Paige Novak (Olympia Valance)

[binky321]

I felt for both of them but felt neither handled it well she shouldn't of lied and she should of went to Mark straight away when she knew she's been set up but his rejection of her and even Tyler the last time as well as how judgemental he is, I can see why she would fear the same again she is incredibly naive. The way he speaks to her like a child isn't something most grown women would tolerate either.

As for him he should of known that she isn't a criminal mastermind and considered there is likely to be an explanation he shouldn't of humiliated her dragging her away under arrest in front of her family and wedding guests when he should of been marrying her that was cruel he was supposed to love her.

She shouldn't of brought up Kate & he seems to have forgotten Kate also lied at times and had her flaws and he's given her a posthumous saint hood status in his mind if he carry's on like that he'll only end up alone.

I hope they get them back together eventually they need their heads knocking together they both deserve each other quite frankly.

[Perdita]

Paige and Mark are each feeling fragile. It’s nothing that a trip overseas (for Paige) or a boys’ night out (for Mark) can’t fix... or is it?
Star-crossed lovers Paige and Mark are both dealing with shattered hearts and bruised egos after their wedding was ruined when Mark was forced to arrest Paige at the altar. After being released withouth charge because Paul confirmed Michelle had set Paige up for the robberies, their relationship is shattered by feelings of betrayal.
Paige (Olympia Valance) takes out her frustration on her wedding dress and rips it to shreds despite Mary’s (Gina Liano) advice to be patient. Seeing her daughter’s pain, Mary gives Mark (Scott McGregor) a serve, which embarrasses Paige though a part of her hopes it might make him come around. When Paige doesn’t hear from Mark she decides to get away for a while and leaves for Singapore with Mary just as Mark is ready to talk things through.
Clearly not coping, Mark buries himself in work and struggles to shake off his grumpy mood, which isn’t helped when Paige returns from Singapore looking relaxed. While Mark assumes Paige has moved on, Paige confides in Lauren (Kate Kendall) that all she did during her trip was think about him. After some words of encouragement from Lauren and Aaron (Matt Wilson), Mark and Paige meet outside the police station to exchange their belongings.
Instead of sorting things out they end up arguing about missing items with their fight getting so loud one of Mark’s colleagues is forced to break it up. They are both embarrassed about causing a scene but it’s even more humiliating for Mark who is ordered to take time off to sort out his bad mood.
Kyle (Chris Milligan) and Aaron think a boys’ night out will be the perfect way to help Mark forget his problems. However their wild shenanigans work a little too well when Mark wakes up in a motel the next morning with no memory of the night before. He doesn’t get much help from Kyle and Aaron as they can’t remember anything either.
Olympia Valance, who plays Paige, says partying is Mark’s chance to get some distance from his broken heart. “I think part of it is blocking out the disappointment,” she says. “Also, he is on a bit of an island when it comes to his straitlaced behaviour - all the other guys on the street are up for a bit of fun so if he doesn’t join in, he is on his own.”
Mark spends the day trying to figure out what happened and finds his phone with Karl (Alan Fletcher) because Mark had left it at Off Air. Unfortunately Susan (Jackie Woodburne) ended up receiving Mark’s late night phone calls and a voicemail meant for Paige. Susan urges Mark to tell Paige how he feels but she blindsides him by revealing the proposal was an accident and she wants to move on. Is she serious?
“She is in heaps of emotional pain so there is definitely some self-preservation in that response and I think she knows, there is no going back after what has happened,” explains Valance.
Not wasting any time, Paige feels it’s time to get some direction in her life and with the support of Imogen (Ariel Kaplan) and Lou (Tom Oliver) decides to study a fine arts course at Eden Hills University. Though she starts off confidnetly she makes a gaffe in her first class and is further disheartened by some silly comments from Courtney (Emma Lane).
Outside of class she bumps into Mark. Noticing she’s upset, he gives her the support she needs to give uni another try though he finds it hard to watch her start a new life.
While this bittersweet moment could leave fans wondering if the couple can at least be friends, the tension is set to rise again when Paige angers Mark by disrupting Sonya’s (Eve Morey) debut mayoral speech to protest against tree removal.


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[lizann]

none of matt's kids came to the wedding, was any mention of their absence explained

[lellygurl]

none of matt's kids came to the wedding, was any mention of their absence explained

Very true!!!! Good point... it seems with Soaps (Neighbours and Home and Away), they often forget about past story lines they've had and lack content like that! Grrr!

[lellygurl]

none of matt's kids came to the wedding, was any mention of their absence explained

Very true!!!! Good point... it seems with Soaps (Neighbours and Home and Away), they often forget about past story lines they've had and lack content like that! Grrr!

[Perdita]

Paige attacks love rival Steph!
The fur flies this fortnight when Paige and Steph come to blows over Mark Brennan. Who can blame them when he looks that good?!
Steph is feeling anxious when estranged son Charlie comes to see her. The visit is a huge success as mother and son build bridges and Mark offers to take Charlie for a spin in his cop car.
Touched by Mark’s kindness, Steph is tempted once again by the easy-on-the-eye police officer following their recent cheeky song. So when she pops round to say thank you, Ms Scully makes her move and is delighted when muscly Mark kisses her back.
Following an afternoon spent doing you-know-what, Mark is unsure where he stands, while Steph is worried that her previous relationship with Belinda might be an issue.
There’s another obstacle standing in the couple’s way - in the shape of Mark’s former fiancée, Paige!
Having already spotted the pair playing at happy families the day before with Charlie, peeved Paige gives her ex a piece of her mind.
She tells Mark that Steph is using him to regain custody of her son. (wow - that is a bit harsh!)
With Paige’s warning on his mind, Mark confronts Steph and the couple agree to remain strictly as mates. Can they keep their hands off one another? As if!
Elsewhere, jealous Paige is still stewing about the possibility of Mark getting with another girl. Doesn’t she know that things move fast in Soapland? When Sheila tries to calm her down, it ends up backfiring spectacularly!
After seeing Steph and Mark playing darts in The Waterhole, spiteful Paige once again informs Mark that the Scully mum is just using him. Oh, change the record, luv! He obviously isn’t listening to what you have to say!
Refusing to be bad-mouthed in her own local, angry Steph then confronts Paige to put her in her place. This is going to get nasty!
Unsurprisingly, their war of words escalates and soon the girls are engaged in a full-on cat fight. Peacemaker Sheila even has to step in to separate the pair!
The next morning, Paige wakses up feeling awful about what she did and rushes over to Steph’s to try to make amends. She is left heartbroken when she arrives to find that Mark has stayed the night in Steph’s bed! Has Paige lost the buff Brennan for good?
What happens next?
Steph and Mark decide to make a proper attempt at a relationship!

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[lizann]

oh shut up paige and go far away

[meagan82]

why does everyone hate paige so much? ...... I think they are setting it up so Paige is angry enough to move on and maybe with Tyler alot was unfinished there and she would have to dislike Mark enough to go there .

[indigodance]

why does everyone hate paige so much? ...... I think they are setting it up so Paige is angry enough to move on and maybe with Tyler alot was unfinished there and she would have to dislike Mark enough to go there .

I think Tyler wouldn't touch her with a barge pole now since she and Mark split .... she is such a miserable moo. Keeps on at others not having fun, but where is the fun in her. She is always jumping to conclusions which result mainly in her own jealousies and upsetting others with her nasty attitude when things don't go her way, there is always a sarcastic dig at others in her comments.

[indigodance]

why does everyone hate paige so much? ...... I think they are setting it up so Paige is angry enough to move on and maybe with Tyler alot was unfinished there and she would have to dislike Mark enough to go there .

I think Tyler wouldn't touch her with a barge pole now since she and Mark split .... she is such a miserable moo. Keeps on at others not having fun, but where is the fun in her. She is always jumping to conclusions which result mainly in her own jealousies and upsetting others with her nasty attitude when things don't go her way, there is always a sarcastic dig at others in her comments.