Monday 24th September
Believing he’s playing Sky’s protector, Boyd gets into a verbal tussle with Caleb. Warning him to stay away from Sky, he only winds up aggravating Caleb’s heart condition. Sky gives Boyd a serve for interfering and is outraged when she twigs he may have acted out of jealousy! Sky and Caleb realise they have a strong connection with one another that goes beyond their link to Stingray – could this be the beginning of something?
Karl has cold feet over having Tom stay, but Susan reminds him that he’ll have regrets if he doesn’t spend time with his dad. Karl’s emotions take a beating when Tom arrives and doesn’t even recognise him - Tom believes Zeke is a younger version of his son, breaking Karl’s heart.
Alan Napier awakes and delivers two shocking secrets to stunned Oliver. But what connection do they have to Paul…?
Confused Elle and Oliver battle out their sexual tension at work. Elle later apologises to Oliver and the two passionately make up, only to have Paul find them in a compromising position! Paul’s astonished that Elle would act so immorally – but in doing so, realises he has genuine paternal feelings for her.
Tuesday 25th September
Faulty electrical wiring causes problems with the power at Number 30 – and a potentially lethal situation develops with an underwater pool light. Several housemates almost take the plunge before Mickey touches a bird that has died in the water and is electrocuted. Frazer watches on, helpless in his wheelchair - what can he do to save poor Mickey’s life?
Although he’s dumbstruck by Napier’s confession, in-denial Oliver refuses to give the notion any credence. But, aware that his bravado hides true turmoil, Elle decides to take matters into her own hands and organizes an illegal DNA test. A guilty Elle confesses all to Oliver, who’s thrown by her tactics – but can he resist finding out if Napier’s telling the truth?
Frazer’s miffed when Lucia announces her intention to organise the wedding. Smarting over Lucia’s earlier warnings for Rosie not to marry a disabled man, Frazer summons the nerve to confront her and wins her respect. But Frazer’s blood pressure rises anew as he realizes Lucia’s planning an extravaganza – and Rosie’s right into the idea!
When Ned hears Mickey’s too-good-to-be-true ideas of what his father might be like, he shrinks from telling Mickey the truth, certain he will never live up to the ideal. Help comes from an unexpected quarter when Paul accompanies father and son to a footy match, and a newly optimistic Ned plans on coming clean with Mickey at last. But then fate intervenes at the pool – has Ned left it too late to truly bond with his son?
While he puts a brave face on it, Karl continues to struggle with his father’s slide into third-stage dementia.
Wednesday 26th September
After an anxious wait, Mickey’s given the all clear but Ned considers sending Mickey to his brother in Sydney, convinced he is incapable of protecting and caring for his son. Observing Ned’s growing love for Mickey, Janae encourages him to take on his fatherly duty, leading Ned to publicly reveal he is Mickey’s dad at last. Fearing Mickey may reject him, Ned is overwhelmed when Mickey embraces the possibility of a new life with his father. Janae starts to see Ned in a new light - could she finally be falling for Ned?
Wheelchair bound Frazer manages to save drowning Mickey and in the aftermath of the ordeal, Frazer is stunned to recall he actually used his legs during the adrenalin fuelled rescue. The thought of no longer being permanently immobile fills Frazer with confusion and disbelief, and he refuses to discuss his discovery with anyone.
Purposely avoiding Steiger, Adam finds himself lying to Pepper. Suspicious Pepper challenges him and Adam admits to his lie, but avoids confessing anything about his shady past. Berating Adam for his dishonesty, Pepper leaves him, convinced he doesn’t deserve to have her as a girlfriend.
While battling guilt over his negligence as a landlord, Toadie manages to sooth Steph’s pre-opening anxiety as she prepares to launch her new bar “Charlie’s”.
Thursday 27th September
Anne Baxter returns to the overjoyed Timminses and Janelle wonders why Loris didn’t come back with her. Sky clocks that Anne’s hiding something on this score and asks Harold what it could be. Harold reveals that Loris swapped Anne and Bree as babies. Shocked, Sky insists that Harold tells Janelle. Meanwhile, Anne’s dad arrives – and Bree’s thrown into turmoil faced with her biological father.
Pepper announces that she and Adam are over but demands he tells her the truth about his past. Adam reveals that he was once a policeman and blames himself for the tragic death of his partner. Believing that Pepper deserves better, Adam leaves town, breaking Pepper’s heart in the process. She squarely blames her father for Adam’s departure.
Boyd and Sky are awkward around each other in the wake of their fall-out over Caleb. But their friendship is too strong to be severely damaged and they reconcile.
Karl admits he envies Zeke and Tom’s close relationship. Toadie reminds Karl that it doesn’t mean Karl is missing out and Susan’s delighted when Karl decides to embrace re-living his childhood through Zeke’s rapport with Tom. But when she realizes Tom’s illness is worsening, Susan stays mum in order not to burst Karl’s happy bubble.
Steph attempts to use opening night of Charlie’s to launch her political career but suffers a severe case of stage-fright.
Friday 28th September
Greg Baxter arrives, determined to take Anne home to Cairns. But when Anne chooses the Timminses over the Baxters, Greg retreats to lick his wounds. Desperately needing his validation, Bree seeks him out and they discover they have a lot in common. Moved by her big heart, Greg returns to Janelle with the view to sorting out some sort of arrangement so they both can see the two girls. After much discussion, Steiger suggests a possible solution: why don’t the Timminses all head up to Cairns?
Oliver is troubled at the prospect of learning whether Alan Napier told him the truth. Indecisive, Oliver witnesses Pepper & Steiger making amends and decides it’s time to open the DNA test results.
Carmella and Ringo are paired for wedding dances, but Carmella insists Ringo seek Rachel’s permission first. Rachel agrees and, when Ringo’s moves aren’t up to scratch, pushes through her jealousy at Ringo’s lingering feelings for Carmella by suggesting Carmella take Ringo for some extra tuition.
Paul surprises Lou with a birthday gift – tickets to the footy. Accompanying Lou and Harold to the match, Paul shocks them with his over-the-top enthusiasm – which soon results in all three of them being ejected from the stadium!
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