Monday 6th - Gerry has overstayed his welcome and is soon trying to wheedle his way onto Aaron and Liv’s sofa.
Wednesday 8th - Robert reveals that Kath offered him a good job down in Slough. Lawrence becomes determined to make him stay.
Thursday 9th (7pm) - Victoria convinces Aaron to take a drive in Rebecca’s car to see why it’s playing up. Aaron inspects the engine of the broken down car, just as Rebecca’s waters break. Aaron, Rebecca and Victoria get in the car in the hope the engine will last until they arrive at the hospital. Rebecca squirms with discomfort as the car slowly jerks along. Aaron’s hating every moment of it.
Liv’s frustrated that Gerry is acting irresponsibly and encourages him to do some work. He starts to panic after he accidentally makes a dent in Aaron’s car bonnet.
Robert’s left reeling when Liv scolds him for his betrayal of Aaron. When Lawrence asks Robert to attend a meeting in the afternoon, he recognises that it’s an effort to get him to stay in Home Farm. Robert’s run out of ideas about how to stall physical intimacy with Lawrence. Robert’s worried about Lawrence’s intentions after they meet in a hotel bedroom. Robert’s full of dread when Lawrence suggest they should come clean to the family about how they feel about each other. Robert’s relived when he gets a call saying Rebecca has gone into labour, which get him out of the uncomfortable situation with Lawrence.
Thursday 9th (8pm) - A surprised Robert thanks Aaron for taking Rebecca to hospital. Lawrence calls Robert into the birthing room, leaving an emotional Aaron alone outside. Rebecca struggles through the pain as she gives birth to her son.
Robert’s dumbfounded at the sight of his new baby boy. Robert struggles to relax as he holds his son. Lawrence’s emotions are all over the place.
Robert forces a smile when Diane claims his father would be proud of him. When he’s left alone, it’s clear that Robert’s full of self-loathing.
Liv’s concerned to see how Robert’s baby is affecting Aaron. Robert stands by Jack’s grave and explains that he’s leaving the village as his son would be better off without him.
Friday 10th - Aaron walks off annoyed after Doug mentions Robert’s baby. Liv’s concerned at how difficult Aaron is finding things.
Aaron’s shocked to hear Robert’s plan to leave the village. Robert’s full of self-loathing after explaining that his son would be better off without him.
Diane’s hopeful that the baby will have a positive influence on Robert. Aaron’s horrified to hear how Robert manipulated Lawrence. Robert admits that things would have been easier if his son had died, leaving Aaron astounded.
Tension rises as people start to wonder where Robert is. Aaron agrees the baby would be better off without Robert and that he should leave the village.
Robert’s ashamed of his own behaviour. Diane is shocked to hear about Robert’s plans to move to Slough. She rings Robert. An emotional Robert cancels an incoming call from Diane before getting into his car and driving off.
The Whites and Sugdens are delighted to see Robert putting in the effort with Seb. Robert pours out his soul to his son before promising to devote his life to being the best possible father.
Monday 13th - Robert’s moved when Rebecca names the baby ‘Sebastian Jack’. There’s awkwardness as Aaron congratulates them.
Robert’s left uncomfortable after Lawrence offers him a 10% share in Home Farm Estates.
Lachlan aside, the Whites are glad when Robert agrees to join the business. Robert promises Lawrence won’t regret the decision.
Lachlan stews with anger over Robert’s new stake in Home Farm. Robert’s troubled as Lachlan promises revenge.
Tuesday 14th - Aaron and Chas criticize Cain for his attitude towards Isaac and the threat of the golf course replacing Wishing Well Cottage.
Robert regrets the way he’s treated Aaron after seeing his reaction to Seb.
Lachlan isn’t convinced that Robert wants to be a father to Seb and he won’t rest until Robert’s out of the picture.
Robert vows to Rebecca he’ll do whatever it takes to gain Lachlan’s support.
Wednesday 15th - Lachlan isn’t convinced when Robert pledges his share of Home Farm to Seb.
Thursday 16th (7pm) - Seb’s crying causes Lachlan to lose his temper and he violently throws the TV remote at the wall. Rebecca insists she doesn’t want him near her baby anymore. Robert's horrified to learn about Lachlan shouting and throwing things at Seb. He's convinced Lachlan's out to get him.
Monday 20th - Aaron's surprised to see Robert doting over his new baby. He advises him not to tell the Whites what he has been up to. Aaron's amusement at Robert dishing out parental advice soon turns to worry as he divulges Lachlan's threats. Aaron is anxious for Belle to know the truth about Lachlan and he squirms as she confronts him about the prostitute. Belle loves Lachlan the way Aaron loved Robert. Aaron bitterly remarks that in the end Robert broke his heart.
Tuesday 21st ?? - Rebecca is shocked to see Kath on the shopping channel demonstrating a product. She calls Robert for an explanation.
Late Nov onwards:- Bex slaps Robert for his betrayal and refuses him access to Seb when she finds out about his scheming.
Rebecca tells Robert to hand back the shares and leave for good.
Aaron pleads with Rebecca to let Robert see Seb, it's clear to him that his changed since becoming a father
Robert reveals to Victoria that Rebecca has stopped him seeing his son due to a fall out, without sharing the truth
Victoria broaches the subject of Robert seeing her son to Rebecca, but it's clear she is in no mood for her meddling