Monday 9th July
Pepper receives another frightening gift from her stalker. But with Paul’s help, Kevin is arrested. Pepper delivers the news to Kevin’s mother, Mary, whom she feels a strong bond with, but Pepper is oblivious to the real danger: Mary is actually her stalker!
Boyd does all he can to beg Janae for another chance at their marriage. But he realises it’s all over when he can no longer see love in Janae’s eyes – only pity.
Toadie and Steph’s intimate rapport is obvious to jealous Abby, who again schemes to get money out of him. But her conscience prevails and she explains her deception to Toadie. She breaks up with him and warns him about a relationship with Steph: will he ever feel settled with her? Deciding to take a chance, Toadie tells Steph he wants to take things slowly and actually date!
Paul thinks he’s found his next conquest in Dr. Stone, but Charlotte is more interested in taking him for a ride!
Steiger receives the offer of a lifetime – to work with the police in the Solomon Islands. But will Janelle’s fears of abandonment stop Steiger from fulfilling his dream?
Tuesday 10th July
Sky uses the General Store for a clandestine meeting with Terrence, who expertly strengthens his hold on her as he trains her to use her “gift”. When a shocked Harold interrupts the session, Terrence counsels him to take Sky to visit the local GP for a check-up, claiming to be worried about Sky’s state of mind. Harold’s grateful for the advice, but is there an even more sinister reason for Terrence’s referral?
Oliver finds his romantic attraction to Carmella rekindled, buoyed by her (medically enhanced) joie de vivre. Uneasy at keeping Carmella in the dark about what really happened at the country retreat (when Paul coerced Ned into making it appear that Carmella slept with Dylan), Oliver tells Elle he wants to let Carmella in on their plan of pretending to be a couple. But, unlike Oliver – who sees their relationship purely as a fake to bring Paul down – Elle’s heart is now genuinely in the relationship and she’s loath to include Carmella in their plot. Staying strong, Oliver brushes away Elle’s concerns and, hopeful of reconciliation, tells a stunned Carmella all.
Charlotte – ably abetted by unwitting assistant Boyd – continues to rise in everyone’s esteem, bogusly treating Carmella, Paul and Sky. But does this quack have another diabolical secret up her sleeve?
Toadie and Steph stress out about their first date. After a rocky start, they loosen up and discuss the barriers that have stood in their way until now.
Wednesday 11th July
Susan and Tom’s first day at school together proves to be challenging – they clash over Tom’s radical approach. Tom feels he’s doing the right thing by the kids but Susan feels undermined and makes it clear Tom’s interference is unwelcome. But Tom lays his cards on the table: if Susan can’t cope with working alongside him, she should consider handing in her resignation!
Frazer takes Rosie to watch a paraplegic basketball team, his sights set on joining their ranks. But Frazer’s assumption that his chair gives him a ticket into the team meets with disapproval from the team captain and Frazer’s left determined to develop his skills. Rosie’s feelings for Frazer hit new heights, finding his renewed spirit and strength irresistible.
Harold and Sky continue to analyse the benefit of Terrence’s training, Sky feeling comfortable after her unwitting visit to Terrence’s partner in crime, Charlotte. Harold’s placated, acknowledging he has felt a presence in the General Store over the past few days – not realising the ‘presence’ is not the spirit of Madge, but is in fact a homeless Ringo Brown!
Lolly’s accosted by a half-naked Ringo in the park - he’s had to flee his General Store hideout and needs her to fetch his clothes! Task accomplished, Lolly lets slip to Rosie about Ringo’s current location, and Rosie cleverly talks sense into Ringo. Frazer & Ringo are reunited and Ringo comes back home to Number Thirty.
Thursday 12th July
Friday 13th July
Pepper arrives late for Janae's 'Divorce Party' from Mary’s house, unaware the woman drugged her tea. While the others party on, Rosie tries to take Pepper home but she collapses unconscious and ends up in hospital where the doctors suggest her drink was spiked. Wrongly believing this happened at the ScarletBar, and ashamed of her own apparent carelessness, Pepper pleads with Rosie not to tell Steiger. Little does Pepper know the real culprit is Mary Casey.
Sky asks Janelle to scatter Stingray's ashes at the skate park, carefully omitting to mention this 'message' came via Terrence. Janelle remains resolute that the ashes are staying at home, but Sky's strong belief in Stingray's wish leads her down a shocking path of betrayal: she steals them!
As part of their plan to teach Paul a lesson, Oliver asks to marry Elle. Joyous Paul is oblivious to the fact it's a sham and Oliver has in fact reunited with Carmella. But while Oliver seems to play this dangerous game with ease, Elle struggles with her real feelings for her fake fiancé.
Steiger takes Bree's advice and provides Janelle with solid proof that he's coming back to her - an engagement ring!
Lou struggles to teach a disinterested Lolly how to box. But Janae needs an outlet for her failed marriage anger and when she dons the gloves, it's like she was born to box.
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