Soap World spoilers August 2015

Birthday bombshell
Paige is turning 21 but she's in no mood to party when an unwanted guest complicates things.

Turning 21 is usually a time for a massive celebration but Paige's milestone birthday is being overshadowed by Tyler's arrest for his involvement in Dennis Dimato's illegal activities and the threat that a culpable Paige may go down with him.

Adding to this is Paige being unlucky in love and having no idea where her adoptive father is living. The only bright spot in her life rght now is the thought of reuniting her biological parents, Brad and Lauren.

When Terese (Rebekah Elmaloglou) discovers evidence of her stepdaughter's parental reconciliation plot, she's conflicted about acting on the information knowing that her own marriage to Brad (Kip Gamblin) could be a casualty if Paige (Olympia Valance) succeeds. Seeknig advice from master manipulator Paul (Stefan Dennis), Terese reluctantly heads his suggestion to sit on the information and wait for Paige to make mistakes and ruin the plan of her own accord.

Mrs Willis is glad she's taken that course of action when Paige's estranged adoptive mother Mary Smith (Gina Liano) shows up at Paige's pop star themed party unannounced. Witnessing Paige's upset at her mother's presence, Terese privately speculates that Mary could be the ammunition she needs to save her marriage.

Livid that Brad is constantly sidelining her to attend his and Lauren's (Kate Kendall) daughter's unrelenting problems, Terese confides her isolation in Susan (Jackie Woodburne), fretting that Mary's appearance is only pushing Brad, Lauren and Paige closer together.

Unwilling to directly confront the issue of Paige's plan to Brad and Lauren, Terese strategises new tactics and pays a visit to Mary. Intrigued to discover that she has long-term plans to invite Paige to move to Singapore with her, Terese anxiously encourages Mrs Smith not to let Paige's acrimonious attitude towards her dissuade her.

Hoping that she can solve both of their problems, Terese stongly encourages Mary to stay in Erinsborough, promising that she'll do everything she possibly can in her power to help Mary reconnect with her daughter.

Aware that the reasons behind Mary and Paige's strained relationship are the key to tackling their reconciliation - and hopefully break the building bond between Brad and Lauren if Paige is gone - Terese manipulates her husband into seeking out the truth. Although his resulting conversation with Lauren and the Smith women proves enlighening, Paige's misgivings about Mary remain an obstacle to everyone's future happiness.

Frustrated by Paige's coldness towards her, Mary asks Terese for advice, thinking it might be best if she leaves for Singapore alone and tries to patch up their differences from afar. That's the last thing Terese wants to happen and discovering that Mary needs to be in Singapore to organise a work conference, Terese selfishly suggests that she consider staging the meeting at Lassiters instead, allowing Mary to focus on Paige, while Terese takes care of business.

However, Terese's underhanded actions are weighing her down with guilt but despite a thaw in Paige and Mary's relationship, Terese can't bring herself to be honest about her marital fears. As her secret pain festers, Mary proposes the Singapore move to a troubled Paige who is still in turmoil over Tyler (Travis Burns) and his association with Dimato (David Serafin). When Brad hears the news and worries about losing his daughter, Terese's guilt over the lies she's perpertrated is piqued. Her shaky demeanour is not lost on Mary who suspects that Terese may have a hidden agenda. As Mary confronts Terese, will the Willis marriage crash and burn and will Paige devastate Brad and Lauren by leaving Ramsay Street?


Credit: Soap World August 2015

Very public passion
A new Ramsay Street romance is sparked when Aaron and Nate participate in Naomi's publicity stunt.

Nate's efforts to move on from his broken relationship with Chris haven't exactly been successful. As far as Nate's concerned, they've been downright uncomfortable. Having recently been terrorised by the homophobic Alistair who has now inexplicably kissed him, Nate's anger at him and uncertainty over his dismal love life escalates.

With Susan (Jackie Woodburne) drawn into the controversy thanks to Alistair's (Nick Cain) complaint to the Celebrants' Association claming that Susan refused to marry him and his fiancée, Nate (Meyne Wyatt) determines not to let his aunt's good name to be besmirched. Fortunately for Nate, his new friend Aaron Brennan (Matt Wilson) steps in to unravel the confusion over Alistair's exact sexual orientation in the hopes of clearing Susan's name. However, Nate has already failed to talk sense into Alistair, who maintains that Susan wouldn't marry him and his girlfriend because of Nate's suspicions that he's gay and feels Aaron shouldn't waste time talking to Alistair either.

Aaron's claim that his charm will work magic on Alistair leaves Nate infuriated until he spies Aaron entertaining a comfortable Alistair at the Brennan house. Quick to conclude that Aaron has persuaded Alistair to drop the complaint against Susan, Nate chastises Aaron for interfering especially when his actions solve one problem but have unforeseen consequences for Alistair. Refusing to be blamed for helping him, Aaron accuses Nate of being ungrateful. The tension between Nate and Alistair remains palpable when Sheila (Colette Mann) tasks Nate with finalising Aaron's official appointment as a male stripper at The Waterhole. Unfortunately, a judgemental Nate only succeeds in Aaron taking his business to Off-Air, The Waterhole's main competitor. Afraid of Sheila's wrath, Nate implores Aaron to return to the bar and he agrees, privately plotting to have some fun when Sheila orders them to work together harmonisosly.

During Aaron's first performance as an official employee, he delights in teasing Nate with his provocative dance moves. Nate's attraction to Aaron is sparked and when he admits he likes him, Aaron moves to kiss him but suddenly pulls back. Although it emerges that both guys were joking with each other, their budding attraction to each other lingers heavily in the air.

The attraction is soon tested though when Naomi (Morgana O'Reilly) hires Aaron for her inventive new campaign to promote the rebranding of Lassiters. Aaron and an actress are to be locked inside a glass box outside the hotel to advertise the complex as the perfect romantic spot for couples. As the promotion launches with Nate watching on and enjoying teasing Aaron, the actress fails to appear and Naomi panics. She can't just have a guy acting alone. Taking the initiative, Naomi quickly locks Nate inside the box with Aaron.

With no hope of escape, Nate makes the most of the claustrohobic conditions by having some fun. As positive social media reaction erupts over Lassiters' progressive attitude to same-sex relationships, Naomi is celebrating but she needs a sexy photo finish for the stunt to succeed. So Nate does as asked and plants an intense kiss on Aaron's lips!


Credit: Soap World August 2015

Wish it said what the rest of them get up to.....

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Originally Posted by Summer8

Wish it said what the rest of them get up to.....

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Who get up to what?

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Originally Posted by gillyH1981

Who get up to what?

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well theres no mention of any other characters, this pretty much just centres around Nate, Aaron and Paige...... What about the rest of them,,, don't they do much in August LOL

im finding paige very annoying

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Originally Posted by lizann

im finding paige very annoying

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How come??

She is 21 and Brennan , is 34 , the old cradle snatcher trick!!! But good luck to him

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Originally Posted by Summer8

How come??

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where do i begin

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Originally Posted by Summer8

How come??

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where do i begin

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Originally Posted by Rowdydog12

She is 21 and Brennan , is 34 , the old cradle snatcher trick!!! But good luck to him

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Mark is 31. Scott McGregor is 34.