Hearing of Tim's illness, Di drops into the hospital for a photo-op but after promising not to use the picture, Di mentions Tim in her fundraising speech to rally the community behind her organisation and loosen purse strings. Di's luncheon at the pub is disrupted by Bert's search for a lost snake. Shirley is upset by Di's article in the Burrigan Examiner that denunciates the work of volunteers in favour of simply writing cheques. Vicky gives Hamlet to Tim but the Great Dane dies after being hit by Mr. Jenkins truck as he backs up. Hamlet's death allows Tim to finally face his illness and he surprises his parents by telling them he's always known that he doesn't have long to live. Maggie disassociates the hospital from Di's foundation and after Brendan challenges her about her high administration costs, he suggests she take her fundraising elsewhere. Vicky gives Tim a new dog.