Monday 3rd March
Susan and Karl are shocked to discover her T.I.A.'s diagnosis may have been pre-mature. Both fear Susan's symptoms may be indicative of something far more serious as the doctor advises Susan to have more tests. Eager to get her life back on track Susan announces her intention to return to work. Though concerned, Karl supports her, but Susan's attempt at 'normal' life is stymied when she displays more harrowing symptoms of her mysterious illness and loses feeling in her hands.
Libby continues to remain evasive about her relationship breakdown with Darren. She romanticises over Steph and Toadie's perfect relationship while subtly attacking Karl over his past infidelity with Izzy.
Still fearful that Susan and Karl are keeping the truth from him, Zeke continues to bury his disquiet. Harassed by bullies on the swim team his anger rises and he starts a fight. Disgruntled about the punishment dealt to him by Jeremy, Zeke later defends Jessica and Taylah when they are almost caught smoking during school time, unwittingly garnering the approval.
Ringo tries to appease Rachel when she confronts him about kissing Jessica. Ringo pleads innocent and defends Jessica, who has expertly convinced him she is blameless. Feeling utterly betrayed, devastated Rachel ends her relationship with Ringo ¬but unwittingly bumps into a hot and handsome young swimmer at the pool -could new love be just around the corner?
Tuesday 4th March
The unnerving lack of sensation in Susan's hands sees her back in hospital. Again no diagnosis is forthcoming, a fact which serves to infuriate Karl as well as distress Rachel and Zeke. Libby and Karl throw their energies into looking after Susan, who ends up feeling smothered, but Miranda and Rebecca come to the rescue. Desperate to reclaim some modicum of normalcy, Susan accompanies Libby and Ben on a shopping trip only to find herself alone in the carpark with a horrifying new symptom. She can't see!
Heartbroken Ringo begs Rachel for a second chance but this time Rachel's adamant it's over. Entirely consumed by his own troubles, Ringo is humbled to learn that his mother is planning to cancel a well overdue cruise holiday in order to look after him. Seeing how much his issues are affecting those around him, Ringo resolves to make a change. With Rosie and Frazer's help, he draws up a contract outlining his promises to Prue. Finally convinced that Ringo is ready to face his eating disorder head on, Prue says a warm goodbye to Number Thirty.
Now aware of the hardship faced by drought-stricken farmer Gary AlIen, Elle feels terrible when her and Riley's damning article appears in print, complete with a vilifying headline. Worse still is the animal cruelty report which clears Gary of any wrongdoing. Elle plucks up the courage to offer Gary a heartfelt apology only to learn that the article is the least of his worries. Gary is about to lose his farm to the bank.
Wednesday 5th March
When Susan loses her eyesight, Karl guesses she is in the early throes of MS. What will this mean for Susan? They have no way of knowing, and they both struggle to contain their emotions as Susan prepares for an MRI scan. Blind and frightened, Susan panics as she undergoes the MRI, but Karl reassures her: she will never have to face this alone.
Libby and Rachel struggle with the realisation that Susan's illness is more serious than previously thought. Libby tries to provide comfort, but Zeke, his worst fears apparently confirmed, shuts himself off from the rest of the family.
Bridget, frustrated by her lack of physical improvement after the accident and still reeling after Declan's rejection, decides to abandon her physiotherapy. Steve and Miranda tread lightly with her, but not Riley, who wants to know why his feisty little sister is giving up.
Carmella bends over backwards trying to satisfy potential new customer Patricia Scanlon, but nothing seems to work. Marco offers to help out, and Carmella can only watch, surprised and secretly jealous, as Marco lays on the charm and wows Patricia completely.
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