Home and Away (UK) Spoilers 29th Aug - 2nd Sep 2016
Monday
Tensions in the safe house are growing as the house-bound Morgan family start to bicker with each other. Justin can't believe Brody is so far in denial about their situation that he's still planning menus for the restaurant. It's clear that everyone's patience is at breaking point.
Later, as Mason sneaks a look at a text message from Lara, wondering if she'll ever see him again, Tori receives word from the police that the family is being relocated to Perth. Brody and Mason are unhappy about moving so far away, but Justin accepts it and is resigned to their new future. As they pack the car and wait for Decker, the siblings find Mason on the phone to Lara. Justin flips and throws Mason's phone away.
Soon afterwards, as they're waiting to leave, Tori realises Mason is missing. They then find a note saying he's gone to meet Lara. Justin is terrified - if they don't find him fast, Mason could be in real danger…
Meanwhile, when Chris teases Phoebe about Brody being missing, Phoebe admits that she's actually starting to worry. Her concern increases when a mysterious stranger called Blaine shows up looking for Brody. But despite her repeated attempts to contact him, Brody maintains his radio silence.
Elsewhere, Marilyn is bemused by John's reluctance to discipline Jordan.
Also today, VJ and Billie's relationship reaches breaking point.
Finally, when Jordan comments that Olivia deserves better than Hunter, she starts to wonder if he is right.
Tuesday
Mason is hitching into town and a car pulls over to pick him up. He's in the vehicle before he realises it's a trap. As Blaine hits the accelerator, Mason sees Lara looking scared in the back. Soon afterwards, with the car pulled over in the bush, Mason is beaten and is led to believe Lara is in deep danger by her screams coming from an area he can't see. Mason is tricked into giving away the whereabouts of his siblings - only to have Lara's duplicity revealed when he realises she's working with the bad guys.
Blaine, Spike and Lara arrive at the cabin to extract the information Blaine wants from Justin, taking Mason with them. It's revealed that Justin knew about his father's dealings in the drug syndicate and when Blaine killed their parents, the bullet their mother took was really meant for Justin. This is news to Tori, Brody and Mason and the shock and hurt shows on their faces.
Blaine starts talking about a book that he needs to find to get back into the good graces of the syndicate. Justin swears he has no idea what Blaine is talking about, as he pleads for his siblings' lives. While everyone is distracted, Tori manages to send a text to their witness protection officer Decker, pleading for help.
Blaine beats Justin to get information out of him, but finally decides that Justin can take this "book" to his grave for all he cares - finding Justin is all Blaine needs to get back in the game. Blaine decides to kill them all, starting with Mason, but mayhem ensues as they all fight for their lives. A final stand-off leaves Brody unconscious, with his head covered in blood. Has the drama cost Brody his life?
Meanwhile, Nate goes out on a date with youth liaison officer Danika. When Danika heads to the bathroom, Nate has a wobble and thinks of bailing. Chris catches him trying to do a runner and talks Nate out of it – reminding him that Ricky has moved on and maybe he should too. Nate heeds the advice and has another round with Danika, leading to more flirting and Danika cheekily suggesting a change of venue.
Elsewhere, a jealous Hunter tells Olivia that they are over, but he doesn't get the emotional reaction he was expecting and she coldly accepts the break-up.
Wednesday
Brody is rushed into the hospital, where Tori is reduced from doctor to simple family member. As the siblings wait for news, Decker turns up. They have a private meeting and Decker informs them that the man who shot their parents, Blaine Vardner, is behind bars. So is Lara, but the third man - Spike - got away.
All their intel points to this being a separate operation from The Syndicate. They have no idea where the Morgans are, as Blaine was just trying to get revenge on Justin. Justin is doubtful they're safe, but Decker claims there's no reason for them to be relocated at this stage.
Finally Nate returns with news of Brody - he's not yet awake but he's stable. Just as genuine gloom begins to set in, Brody rallies by waking up and everyone is elated to have him back.
However, Justin soon faces a huge backlash after keeping huge secrets from his family for so many years. With a stern face, Tori tells Justin to stay out of their lives. Justin looks to Mason for an olive branch, but he gives none. After all this, it seems Justin may have lost his family anyway. The next morning, Phoebe finds Justin on the beach and offers him a place to stay at her house.
Meanwhile, when Alf discovers that Roo reached out to Duncan, he orders her to pack her things and leave.
Elsewhere, Ash is torn over whether to use the illegally earned cash that Andy left for him to pay off the garage's debts.
Thursday
Ash watches helplessly as Kat conducts an official search of the garage. As she goes through the business's paperwork, she decides that she needs copies of their invoices and moves closer to the printer, which hides Andy's $50,000. Ash's fate appears sealed.
However, much to Ash's surprise, when Kat opens the printer it's empty and Kat continues on none the wiser. Ash is left relieved but is confused about where the money has gone. His relief is short lived as once Kat leaves empty handed, he turns to find Matt holding the cash and demanding answers. Ash reveals all to Matt, including that he can't use the money. Matt gets it but is still furious now he's involved.
Later, Ash is tormented when he's forced to lie to Kat's face about the dodgy dealings at the garage. Matt tries to point out that none of what has happened is his fault, and he's not lying to cover his own tracks but to protect everyone involved until they find a fix. Ash says it doesn't change the fact that the business is still in a massive hole and there's no way out.
Meanwhile, Marilyn and John are shocked when they discover that Jordan's bed hasn't been slept in and his backpack is missing. A panicking Marilyn assumes he's run away and insists on phoning the police. Kat arrives and assures both John and Marilyn that Jordan will most likely turn up when he's ready, as teenagers do, but she'll check with his most recent carers before the Palmers as well. Sure enough, just as she's about to leave, Jordan himself returns home, oblivious to the fuss he's caused.
Jordan's nonchalant attitude is enough for both John and Marilyn to decide that it's finally time to set some firm boundaries. John's tough stance seems to work and Jordan agrees to let them know where he is from now on. John and Marilyn are pleased with their efforts, until Marilyn finds a knife in Jordan's room. It's the last straw but when they confront Jordan, he reacts defensive and grabs the knife. It's all too much for Marilyn, who admits to John that maybe they're not the right family for Jordan and should consider letting him go. As John tries to comfort her, we see Jordan has overheard Marilyn's doubts.
Elsewhere, Evie's determination to move forward is dealt a blow when she learns that she is the sole beneficiary of Hannah's $500,000 life insurance policy.
Friday
Marilyn and John have had a sleepless night, worrying about Jordan and why he's carrying a knife. Marilyn is also feeling bad about saying they should let him go, but unfortunately she still hasn't changed her mind. When they confide in Irene, she convinces them to keep throwing love at the boy and not to give up. Spurred on by her words, Marilyn and John beg Jordan to talk to them, telling him they want to understand.
Eventually Jordan reveals his heartbreaking story – he lived in dire conditions with his dad, from living in a car to living on the streets. His dad began to steal money for food and got arrested. On his own, Jordan dropped out of school and started to steal food for himself. He only had the knife for his own protection on the streets.
Marilyn and John can't quite believe how bad a time this boy has had. They assure Jordan he's safe with them and never needs to go hungry again.
Meanwhile, Hannah's life insurance money continues to weigh heavily on Evelyn's mind. Feeling a little better after her talk with Alf, she's determined to find a cause to put it towards. Listening to Marilyn and John talk about Jordan and his life of homelessness, Evelyn has an idea. She announces to Alf and Leah that she's going to use some of the money to support the Youth Centre in Yabbie Creek and invest the rest for her future.
The Youth Centre is also doing a bunch of 'School Sleep-outs' to raise money and awareness for youth homelessness, so Evelyn decides she's going to ask Zac if she can throw one at Summer Bay High.
Elsewhere, Billie is guilt-ridden when VJ decides to leave school and is forced to make a heartbreaking decision – they should break up.
Also today, Alf remains resolute when it comes to Duncan, telling Roo that he has thought long and hard but has not changed his mind.
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