The Tanaka twin brothers

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Neighbours couple David and Aaron to face crisis over baby Abigail's future
Will Leo have a change of heart?

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...bigail-crisis/

Neighbours spoilers follow.

Neighbours' David Tanaka and Aaron Brennan fall out over baby Abigail in next week's episodes.

Leo (Tim Kano), who feels he is unfit to be Abigail's father, recently approached David (Takaya Honda) and Aaron (Matt Wilson) to take over as the baby's parents. The matter is complicated by the fact that the couple were Abigail's parents for a brief period of time.

In upcoming scenes, Aaron is growing increasingly attached to Abigail, and he and David clash as they disagree on what the next steps should be.

David believes Leo will come around, but Aaron is less convinced.

An impatient and frustrated Aaron decides to take action behind David's back, getting in touch with a lawyer over the possibility of taking full custody of the baby.

When David finds out what Aaron did, he is stunned and insists that Leo needs to be given more time.

But Aaron is unwilling to wait, leaving the matter unresolved. The uncertainty also affects Nicolette Stone (Charlotte Chimes).

The situation escalates further when Aaron approaches Leo about getting custody. Leo appears to be on board, but David makes his fury clear and strongly believes that Leo will eventually have a change of heart over Abigail.

Will Leo change his mind, or will Aaron continue to push ahead with his plan for him and David to become Abigail's legal parents?

Neighbours airs these scenes on Wednesday, February 16, Thursday, February 17 and Friday, February 18 at 1.45pm and 6pm on Channel 5 (UK). The scenes air on Monday, February 28, Tuesday, March 1 and Wednesday, March 2 at 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).

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Neighbours' Leo Tanaka leaves Aaron Brennan devastated with new decision
Aaron lashes out at Chloe in the aftermath.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...on-devastated/

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Neighbours' Leo Tanaka makes a final decision over baby Abigail in next week's episodes, leaving Aaron Brennan devastated.

Recent weeks have seen Leo (Tim Kano) distancing himself from his daughter following an accident that resulted in Abigail being taken to hospital. He also wants his brother David Tanaka (Takaya Honda) and Aaron (Matt Wilson) to take over full custody.

In upcoming scenes, while Leo continues to insist that this is the right move, deep down he is torn about giving Abigail up.

David and Aaron are clashing over the situation. While Aaron is adamant that they should formalise the agreement as soon as possible, David wants to give his brother more time, sensing that Leo is conflicted.

Eventually, David is on board with Aaron's plan, although there may be an ulterior motive to his surprising U-turn.

David isn't the only one who hopes Leo will change his mind. Chloe Brennan (April Rose Pengilly) also believes Leo is making a mistake and plans an outing that includes the recently-married Roxy Willis (Zima Anderson) and Kyle Canning (Chris Milligan), who are both making plans to have a baby.

After listening to Roxy and Kyle talk about their hopes and dreams, Leo is rattled and Chloe tells him that he's more than capable of being a great father to Abigail.

Confronted by his big decision, Leo suddenly changes his mind and takes Abigail back, which greatly upsets Aaron.

Heartbroken over losing Abigail again, Aaron lashes out at Chloe, accusing her of scheming behind his back. He is also frustrated that he was allowed to become too attached to Abigail.

Despite being the main target of Aaron's anger, Chloe wants to be there for Aaron as he struggles with what's just happened.

Neighbours airs these scenes on Wednesday, February 23 and Thursday, February 24 at 1.45pm and 6pm on Channel 5 (UK). The scenes air on Tuesday, March 8 and Wednesday, March 9 at 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).

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Neighbours couple David and Aaron to face crisis over newcomer Dean
Aaron turns physical with Dean.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...n-dean-crisis/

Neighbours spoilers follow.

Neighbours' David Tanaka and Aaron Brennan face a new crisis, as Aaron lashing out at newcomer Dean Covey.

When Leo Tanaka (Tim Kano) takes baby Abigail back, Aaron (Matt Wilson) is left devastated and things are tense between him and David (Takaya Honda) and Chloe Brennan (April Rose Pengilly).

In upcoming scenes, Chloe throws a party at Number 24 with Mackenzie Hargreaves (Georgie Stone) and Freya Wozniak (Phoebe Roberts), and uses this opportunity to try and clear the air with her brother.

After an uncomfortable start, Chloe and Aaron bond again. She then encourages him to make amends with David.

But before Aaron and David make up, Aaron finds out that David has been sharing their issues with work friend Dean (Travis Cotton).

Aaron is angry that someone he doesn't know knows about their private problems. In confronting David, he causes a scene at the party and the couple remain divided.

A few days later, the tension between David and Aaron shows no signs of going away. Glen Donnelly (Richard Huggett) had previously offered David, Aaron, and Nicolette Stone (Charlotte Chimes) to come with him on a getaway, and David thinks the trip would be good for him and Aaron.

However, Aaron is still not over their clash. Suspicious and jealous, he confronts David over Dean and wants him to stop seeing his friend.

David says he won't discuss their relationship with Dean anymore, but that doesn't last, as not long afterwards, a stressed David confides with Dean again.

Aaron and Chloe come across the pair, and this leads to Aaron turning physical with Dean...

Neighbours airs these scenes on Monday, February 28, Thursday, March 3 and Friday, March 4 at 1.45pm and 6pm on Channel 5 (UK). The scenes air on Monday, March 14, Thursday, March 17 and Monday, March 21 at 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).

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Neighbours star Takaya Honda explains David and Aaron's new rift over Dean
The couple fall out next week.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...ron-dean-rift/

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Neighbours star Takaya Honda has spoken to Digital Spy about the big new tensions ahead for David Tanaka and Aaron Brennan.

The popular couple clash next week as Aaron (Matt Wilson) reacts badly to the revelation that David has been confiding in his work colleague Dean Covey about their marriage.

The pair's relationship is currently under strain, after David's twin brother Leo (Tim Kano) recently decided that he no longer wanted them to take full custody of his baby daughter Abigail.

In the upcoming scenes, David turns to Dean (Travis Cotton) for support at work, but tensions mount as Aaron questions the intentions of his husband's friend.

Speaking exclusively to Digital Spy, Takaya explained: "For me, the relationship between David and Dean is just one of confiding in a co-worker. At some point, Dean has asked David: 'How are you today? You're sad. There's something wrong'.

"David has then just divulged and unleashed all of the things that have happened, because he needed that open ear and that objective point of view to give him some perspective.

"For the past couple of years, David and Dean have chatted in that way. He's just that person at work that David can talk to. I don't think it's an abnormal scenario ? I think everyone has that person they can chat to.

"I think Aaron has recently been in a place where he hasn't been listening to David. That has maybe increased the number of times that David has been talking to Dean, but sometimes you can't talk to the person you need to talk about!"

He continued: "From David's point of view, this is definitely just a friendship and Dean is a shoulder to cry on.

"Aaron is suspicious over Dean, but David thinks that is unfounded. Dean's just a friend and there has never been an intimacy between them. Dean has just been someone David can have a safe space with and confide what's been going on in his life. That has allowed David to get a different perspective on the issues he's facing.

"From David's perspective, he feels Aaron is using this as another way to lash out over his grief over Abigail."

As the tensions come to a head, Aaron asks David not to speak to Dean about their marriage from now on. Unfortunately, a showdown follows between Aaron and Dean when David goes against this.

Takaya added: "David does think it's fair if Aaron's making that request. He finds it hard though, because again there are times when you do need someone to give you some perspective.

"They're still in the middle of it all, so to go from 100 to 0 is really awkward. Dean finds David in a somewhat emotionally vulnerable place and asks him if he's okay. David can't help but just need to let it out."

Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 6pm on Channel 5 (UK) and Mondays to Thursdays at 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).

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Neighbours' Aaron Brennan to be left for dead in shocking new scenes
A stunned David finds Aaron unconscious.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...left-for-dead/

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Neighbours' Aaron Brennan is left for dead in shocking new scenes, after he's brutally beaten up by Freya Wozniak's missing boyfriend Gareth Bateman.

The attack happens when a group getaway turns into a holiday from hell, as Gareth (Jack Pearson) shows up and shoots Levi Canning (Richie Morris) before taking Freya (Phoebe Roberts) hostage.

In upcoming scenes, things between David Tanaka (Takaya Honda) and Aaron (Matt Wilson) remain tense following Aaron's jealous confrontation with David's work friend Dean Covey (Travis Cotton).

Aaron tries to smooth things over and suggests they both go on the River Bend holiday, but David refuses.

It leads to Aaron going on the trip without David, as he sets off with Levi, Freya, Nicolette Stone, Glen Donnelly, Ned Willis, and Harlow Robinson.

David is in a low mood while working at the hospital, which is noticed by Dean.

Dean decides to make a move on David while trying to comfort him, stunning David, who rejects his colleague's advances. David then realises that Aaron's concerns about Dean weren't entirely unfounded.

At River Bend, Gareth shoots Levi in the arm and takes Freya hostage as he attempts to make his escape. He forces Freya to get behind the wheel of a van.

Gareth and Freya both don't spot Aaron sitting at the back. When the van is forced to come to a stop and Gareth gets out to check one of the tyres, Aaron tries to rescue Freya.

But it doesn't go to plan. A violent confrontation ends in Gareth horrifically beating Aaron and leaving him for dead, to Freya's shock.

Following what happened with Dean, David has a change of heart and decides to go to River Bend to see Aaron, with Amy Greenwood (Jacinta Stapleton) tagging along.

They're both shocked to see an unconscious and badly injured Aaron on the ground and rush to help.

Will Aaron be okay, and what will happen with Freya and Gareth?

Neighbours airs these scenes on Friday, March 11 at 1.45pm and 6pm on Channel 5 (UK) and Tuesday, March 29 at 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).

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Might as well kill everyone off!

Just blow up the street and have it end. Then a post-credits scene showing it was all Gary the Pigeon's dream and Neighbours never existed.

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Neighbours' David Tanaka faces new grudge as Dean and Aaron story continues
Aaron fights for his life at the hospital.

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...-aaron-grudge/

Neighbours spoilers follow.

Neighbours' David Tanaka is involved in a new grudge after the situation with his work friend Dean Covey escalates.

Things have been tense between David (Takaya Honda) and Aaron Brennan (Matt Wilson), not helped by David's friendship with Dean (Travis Cotton). A suspicious and jealous Aaron disapproves of David spending so much time with Dean, believing his colleague has a crush on him.

Dean makes a move on David at the hospital, before David drives to River Bend to find his husband left for dead, having been brutally beaten up by Freya Wozniak's missing boyfriend Gareth Bateman.

In scenes airing next week, Aaron's fighting for his life at the hospital. When his condition takes a turn for the worse, he's prepped for emergency surgery and nobody knows if he'll come out alive.

David is terrified for Aaron, but he's also harbouring a secret relating to Gareth's death.

So David's not exactly thrilled when Dean suggests he tell Aaron the 'truth' about what happened between them.

David initially tries to let this go but is furious after Dean claims to Aaron that they kissed.

David had actually rejected Dean's advances, and when Dean tries to justify what he did by saying he was just trying to help, David decides to report him for inappropriate behaviour.

That leads to Dean holding a grudge against David...

Also next week, the Ramsay Street soap will see things getting steamy for Ned Willis and Harlow Robinson, while the secret identity of new character Kiri Hua Durant is revealed.

Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 6pm on Channel 5 (UK) and Mondays to Thursdays at 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).

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Neighbours' David Tanaka to face difficult questions over Gareth's death
Will the truth come out?

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...-gareth-death/

Neighbours spoilers follow.

Neighbours' David Tanaka struggles with the pressure, as questions are asked about Gareth Bateman's death in next week's UK scenes.

The River Bend getaway came to an end under dramatic circumstances, with Freya Wozniak's missing ex-boyfriend Gareth showing up with a gun. Gareth shot Levi Canning, took Freya hostage, and left Aaron Brennan for dead, before he suffered fatal injuries when the mini-bus crashed.

David and Freya chose not to treat him, and Gareth died moments later.

But since returning to Erinsborough, David has been weighed down by guilt ? and things don't get easier for him.

In upcoming scenes, Kyle Canning makes it clear that he disapproves of Freya after Levi's life was put in danger over her search for Gareth. And he's not the only one who doesn't want to see her around anymore.

Freya recently moved into Chloe Brennan's house at Number 24, but Chloe is uncomfortable being near Freya given what happened to her brother Aaron, who is still recovering at the hospital.

Kyle tries to convince Chloe to evict Freya.

Meanwhile, Freya prepares David for the coroner's questioning, hoping that he sticks to their story.

As David gets ready to speak with the coroner again, his conscience might result in the truth coming out.

Later, Gareth's ex-girlfriend Emma confronts David and Freya after reading the coroner's report. She's unhappy with what the report says, and accuses the pair of not doing enough to try and save Gareth.

Emma makes it clear that she holds David and Freya responsible for his death.

Neighbours airs these scenes on Monday, March 21, Wednesday, March 23 and Thursday, March 24 at 1.45pm and 6pm on Channel 5 (UK) and Thursday, April 7, Tuesday, April 12 and Wednesday, April 13 at 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).

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Neighbours' David Tanaka to receive a threatening note after Gareth's death
But who's behind the message?

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...-death-threat/

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Neighbours sees David Tanaka's nightmare continue in next week's UK episodes, as he receives a threatening note in the aftermath of Gareth Bateman's death.

Since the River Bend getaway, David (Takaya Honda) and Freya Wozniak (Phoebe Roberts) have been trying to hide the fact that they did not make any attempt to treat Gareth before he succumbed to his injuries.

David has been weighed down by guilt ever since, particularly as questions are being asked about what happened.

In upcoming scenes, things appear to be looking up for David. The coroner's report clears David and Freya, while Aaron Brennan (Matt Wilson) is finally discharged from the hospital following the brutal attack he received at the hands of Gareth during the trip.

However, David later does have a moment of panic. While in a conversation with Freya about their actions, the pair are startled to find Dean Covey (Travis Cotton) walking behind them.

Was Dean listening in, and how much did he overhear?

The following day, there are signs that Freya and Levi Canning (Richie Morris) will get together, with the Gareth drama seemingly all resolved.

But there looks to be more drama to come. When David arrives for work, he comes across an anonymous and threatening note on his desk, reading: "I know what you did." Assuming this is related to Gareth's death, who could have left it?

Dean is one possibility. Not only does he appear to still hold a grudge against David after his advances were rejected, but he also works at the hospital. But he's not the only person who might be suspicious of David and Freya.

Gareth's ex-girlfriend Emma will be seen furiously confronting Freya this week after reading the coroner's report, believing that the pair could have done more to try and save Gareth.

Gareth was also involved with some seriously dodgy people when he died, so there may be others out there who are looking for the truth.

Neighbours airs these scenes on Thursday, March 31 and Friday, April 1 at 1.45pm and 6pm on Channel 5 (UK) and Thursday, April 21 and Monday, April 25 at 6.30pm on 10 Peach (Australia).

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Neighbours star Tim Kano reveals future of Leo and Montana storyline
"It's going to be an interesting journey."

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/nei...ontana-future/

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Neighbours star Tim Kano has spoken to Digital Spy about the future of Leo Tanaka's new storyline with Montana Marcel.

Friday's episode saw Leo's attempts to impress Montana result in a surprising outcome, as she offered him an indecent proposal.

Leo had been recruited by Terese Willis to win over Montana as part of the hotel's ongoing quest to host her fashion week.

Montana seemed charmed by Leo when he paid her a visit, but she made it clear that she'd only give Lassiters the contract if he agreed to head upstairs with her.

Speaking to Digital Spy about the story, Tim explained: "Leo's relationship with Montana is very complicated and layered. In the beginning, Leo is very intrigued by her, and he definitely feels like he's met his match.

"It's an interesting plotline when she does put her offer on the table of the indecent proposal. He is intrigued, scared, nervous and excited by her. All the titillating things that you'd want when you see someone you could visualise being your partner in crime."

Next week's episodes see Leo defy concerns from his loved ones by secretly pursuing Montana.

It seems that Leo sees this as an opportunity to move on following the tragic death of his on-off partner Britney Barnes in January.

Tim continued: "Leo has been in mourning for so long after Britney's death and looking after Abigail that this comes as quite a nice distraction for him.

"It starts as a casual fling, but he's really intrigued by Montana, her power and business prowess and of course her beauty. It definitely evolves."

However, asked whether Leo might regret getting involved with Montana, Tim replied: "Yes, definitely. Especially after the guilt he's faced with Britney's passing and with Abigail ? wanting to give her up and then taking her back.

"His daughter comes first, so when Montana starts to overstep those boundaries and takes control, they are red flags for Leo, and he tries to pull back.

"In the coming weeks, Leo has to explore this relationship with Montana and those lines are drawn as to whether this relationship is business or pleasure and if there's anything real behind the chemistry.

"Leo is being very optimistic and is excited by this new character. He's really wishing for the best and it's partly escapism from the situation he's been in. It's going to be an interesting journey for Leo."

Former Home and Away and Pretty Little Liars star Tammin Sursok has taken on the role of Montana for this storyline.

Discussing his new on-screen partner, Tim added: "She was incredible to work with and such a strong actor. She was a breath of fresh air because Leo has had such a tough time and it was nice to bring in a strong, charismatic actor for him to work against.

"The character of Montana is really similar to Leo in so many ways. I was really glad when I found out Tammin was attached. We had heaps of fun with it and she's so fun to work with. She's very comedic as well."

Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 6pm on Channel 5 and streams on My5. In Australia, the show airs Mondays to Thursdays at 6.30pm on 10 Peach and streams on 10 Play.