Post by eithne on Jan 12, 2007 19:18:09 GMT
Monday, January 15 2007
Macca tries to convince Alf that nothing is going on between him and Cassie, but Alf isn’t buying it. If he isn’t seeing Cassie, then who’s this girl he’s having a fling with? Macca is furious; it’s none of his business! Alf arrives home and tells Sally of his run in with Macca and all the clues that make him think something’s going on with him & Cassie. Sally is stunned – could it be true? Meanwhile, Macca finds Cassie and tells her they’re in trouble – Alf’s onto them. Panicked, Cassie says they can’t have anymore contact – Macca agrees, but they need a cover story, he’ll think of something. Distressed, Macca heads to Amanda’s and tells her all about his situation. He doesn’t want Ric to find out like this – it’s hard enough for Cass as it is. Then Amanda gets an idea… Meanwhile, Cassie arrives home to Sally and she asks her about Alf’s suspicions. Cassie is on the verge of spilling when Amanda and Macca turn up. Alf comes down stairs, curious – what’s going on? Macca apologises to Alf for his outburst and wants to tell them all the truth. Alf was right, he is seeing someone – but it isn’t Cassie, it’s Amanda! Everyone is stunned as Amanda acts her heart out explaining she wanted her affair with Macca to remain a secret. Cassie is quietly freaking out about this ‘cover’ story and Alf is thrown. He apologies for making accusations. Macca and Amanda head out leaving Cassie feeling bad as the web of lies continues! She heads to Amanda’s where they explain the story. Amanda offers her house as a safe haven for them to meet. Macca & Cassie thank her.
Drew finds a moment alone with Amanda – he tells her she can’t keep pretending she feels nothing for him. Amanda cuts him off in hushed tones – she feels nothing, as Belle arrives ready to head out. The pair are hanging out at the boat wharf – Drew keeps vauging out, thinking about Amanda,
Kim & Rachel are still reeling from Brad’s decision to leave the Bay – there has to be a way to change his mind – just as the man himself walks in. Brad informs them that he’s decided to stay – Emily’s letter showed him that he needs to be surrounded by friends and family to help him deal with his loss. Rachel is relieved to hear it. Brad reminisces about Emily – there were so many things we still wanted to do – I guess it’s shown me how precious time really is. Brad heads off, his words hitting home for Rachel – she wants to do everything with Kim – buy a house, and start a family – Kim lightly remarks that he won’t want kids for another ten years. Rachel’s face falls – she was thinking in the next year or two… uh oh. Big problem. Kim explains there is so much he wants to do – he hasn’t had his twenties yet – Rachel has. But Rachel doesn’t want to be a mother at 38. Things start to go sour – neither of them bending on their positions – if they don’t come to an agreement, they’re in really big trouble… Kim goes for a walk to clear his head he returns home to a nervous Rachel and tells her that he isn’t ready to be a dad so soon. She’s frustrated – so what that’s it?! Rachel wishes he’d said something earlier – Kim thinks he shouldn’t be made to feel bad about being honest. Both remaining firm, Rachel comments that their age difference has for the first time become a problem – people warned them, perhaps she should’ve listened. She storms out, leaving an angry Kim…
Word has spread quickly to the Diner and Belle is stunned to hear that her Mum is seeing Macca – she had no idea, while Drew is quietly gutted to hear the news. Amanda strolls in and is quick to explain to Belle that she wanted to keep it quiet from this judgmental town. Still surprised, Belle accepts this, as Colleen asks Amanda a curly question about her relationship with Macca – Drew jumps in and saves the day, backing up Amanda. She shoots him a look of thanks, later Amanda finds Drew and thanks him for covering for her at the Diner – how did he know she was lying about Macca? Drew insists that she feels something for him – he knows it. Amanda continues to deny it and drives away rattled by the encounter and heads to the look out. Drew finds her and tells her that nothing can stop how he feels for her – he can no longer deny it – he wants to be with her… And before she knows it, Drew’s kissing her on the lips and Amanda doesn’t pull away!
Tuesday, January 16 2007
Amanda guiltily pulls away from Drew – they can’t do this! She gathers her things and runs off, totally shocked by what she’s done. She races into the house and comes face to face with Belle – what’s wrong?! Amanda races upstairs without answering, leaving a curious Belle – what’s going on? The next morning, Drew walks along the beach, frustrated, when Belle appears, commenting that everyone is acting weird. She tells Drew about Amanda last night, getting drunk and sleeping on the couch. Drew takes this in, feeling guilty and lets Belle know he can’t hang out – he has stuff to do. Belle is left increasingly perturbed – what is with everyone?! Drew heads to Amanda’s – he’s the last person she wants to see – but he can’t get her out of his head, at the door – Amanda stumbles over to find Drew – she tells him to go, but he forces his way in. Amanda tells him it was a mistake and firmly orders him out! Macca later arrives to thank Amanda for helping him and Cassie spend time together – can they use her pool today? Amanda snaps and lectures Macca on what he and Cass are doing to Ric – it’s horrible! Her own guilt driving her – but Macca pulls her up and gets her to admit what’s wrong. Amanda: I think I’m attracted to Drew Curtis. Macca is stunned! Amanda opens up about her feelings for Drew – she hates herself for it, but can’t help how she feels. Macca wonders if Drew is worth losing Belle over? His words hit hard – she knows she has to stop and thanks Macca for his words. Nothing is going to happen with Drew.
Rachel and Kim are separately venting their frustrations to Leah and Dan, who both do their best to calm their friends down. Leah and Dan suggest that Kim and Rachel sit together and have a rational conversation – they’ve been through tough times already, they can handle this. The two soon meet up, both expressing their love for one another, but Rachel admits that the thought of a life without children is unbearable. Kim regrets having not discussed this sooner – so where to from here? Rachel sadly thinks that it’s good this came up before the wedding. So, it’s over? Rachel doesn’t want that, but can’t see any other way. The next morning, Kim comes out to see Rachel packing her things. She asks Kim what he wants to do with the engagement ring? He sadly tells her to keep it. Kim can’t take it, he heads off to work. Kim fills Tony in, telling him he felt sick watching Rachel pack her things. Tony reckons that doesn’t sound like a bloke who’s ready to give up on the most incredible relationship he’s ever had – you’ll find a middle ground if you both want to. Meanwhile, Rachel packs the last of her things, as she’s about to head for the door, Kim appears – he wants to talk. He wants to stay with her – he can fast track everything he wants to do if they can wait five years – half way? They’re meant to be together – they have to make it work. Rachel admires him for meeting her half way and apologises for being so pig headed with him. They share a smile and a passionate embrace. Our loving couple are back on track.
Belle finds Drew sitting near the rocks, deep in thought. She asks if he’s avoiding her? He denies it – but she knows something’s wrong – is it he cop stuff? Has he been threatened again? Drew says no. Then Belle asks if he’s seeing someone else? He gets immediately defensive, denying it – saying he just needs some space. He pulls her into a hug, feeling awful for lying to her like this… In the distance is a car, unseen by Drew and Belle, with a dark figure watching on… Later as Drew and Belle walk along the road, the car continues to follow and Drew clocks it – he’s sure it’s following them. He gets fired up and races towards it, yelling out asking who they are and what do they want?! The tires screech and the car speeds away! The pair race to Leah’s, telling her and Dan what happened – Dan calls the cops as Leah tries to calm them down. The cops can’t do much – but they’ll take a drive around, meanwhile it’s decided that Drew can’t go anywhere alone from now on – it’s for the best. Later that evening, Drew receives a text from Amanda – she wants him to meet her at the lookout. Excited, Drew heads out. Amanda is already waiting when Drew arrives – she’s not happy and lets him know that she’s attracted to him, but she can’t do this because of Belle. Drew is devastated as Amanda walks away, then suddenly the car that’s been following him pulls up and Drew is pulled into the car by a couple of thugs! Amanda tries to run back to help him, but it’s too late as the car speeds away with Drew inside! Amanda is stunned!
Wednesday, January 17 2007
Panicked, Amanda tries to call for help – but there’s no mobile reception. Finally she gets reception and calls Dan – his face falls as she delivers the horrifying news that Drew has been abducted! She meets up with Dan, Leah and Belle – who wonders why she was meeting with Drew at the look out anyway? Amanda is saved by Jack and Fitzgerald entering, wanting to know exactly what happened. Amanda explains the events – it was the same car Belle had seen earlier that day with Drew. Jack organizes car squads to head out etc – they’ll find him. Meanwhile, Drew’s lifeless looking body lays slumped amongst some scrub – is he dead?! Slowly he begins to stir – unsure of where he is, then suddenly he remembers, the memories flooding back & panicking him. He begins to move through the bush, praying his captors don’t find him… Dan and the others continue to panic about Drew – Dan can’t take it any longer and heads out to look for him as Drew continues to trudge through the bush, breathless but full of adrenaline. He hears his name – it’s Jack calling out, but Drew is too scared to stop and fights him off. Jack finally settles him – everything’s okay. Drew eventually calms – his horror over. Dan, Leah, Belle and Amanda race to the Station to see Drew – he insists he’s fine, looking to Amanda who avoids eye contact. All Drew can remember was struggling in the car, then waking up in the bush. Jack explains that they’re looking for the car, but thinks that the most likely explanation is that is somehow tied to one of Peter’s old cases – someone wanting revenge against him. He tells Drew to be extra vigilant and he’ll organise for police to watch the house.
Amanda invites Drew to her place as Dan and Leah have to get back to work and they don’t want him home alone. Drew is surprised at the offer seeing as Amanda insisted they stay out of each others way, but agrees to go with her and Belle. At the house, Belle waits on Drew hand and foot and when left alone, he expresses to Amanda that she was all he thought about when he was in trouble today. Amanda admits that she feels for him to, but hates herself for it, yet can’t deny it anymore. Drew asks what they’re going to do about it? Before Amanda can respond, Belle returns, oblivious to it all. She heads out a while later, giving the pair a chance to finish their ‘chat’. Amanda suggests they give it a few days to get their heads together. Drew places his hand on hers – a moment of eye contact, before Amanda moves off leaving Drew with a look of longing…
After a long day at the Station trying to unravel the pyro case, Jack decides to head to the surf club for a drink with Fitzgerald and a few others. Meanwhile, Martha eats with Sally and Alf at the Diner, thinking Jack is working back late. Alf asks Martha how she’s feeling about it all? Martha’s okay with it – she understands that he has a big case that needs to be solved. She says her goodbyes and heads out, moving into the Surf Club and towards the bar. Martha is immediately taken aback to see Jack there drinking with his work mates – she’s not impressed…
Beth watches Matilda and Dean as they hang out enjoying each others company, but the mood quickly changes when Lucas arrives home. Dean quietly suggests he should go, but Mattie insists that Lucas is the one with the problem, thinking Dean is gay. Beth asks Lucas why he’s being so weird around Mattie and Dean, it’s more than jealousy. Lucas keeps his thoughts to himself and moves off… Mattie asks Beth if she and Dean can have dinner together at the house while she and Tony are out – Beth agrees as Dean returns and Lucas walks back in, making it very clear he isn’t a fan of Dean. After Matilda and Dean leave, Beth tells Lucas to pull his head in and to stop being so jealous. He insists he isn’t, he’s worried about Mattie getting hurt, revealing to Beth that Dean is gay! He explains the reasons why he thinks this is the case. Beth isn’t sure what to think as Matilda returns and realizes Lucas has told her Mum. She rips into him for causing trouble and insists that the ‘truth’ is that Lucas is being vindictive and horrible, then storms out. At the Diner, Dean is collecting a cake to take to Matilda’s for dessert, when Beth comes in. She gently raises the issue about the argument between Lucas and Mattie and Dean is quick to assure Beth he cares about Matilda very much and that he isn’t gay. Beth accepts this and moves off, leaving a rattled Dean – people are getting closer to discovering his secret…
He returns to the house for dinner, which Mattie has romantically set up, but the mood is far from it as Dean vents to her about the trouble Lucas is causing by spreading these lies. He’s really worked up as Mattie does her best to calm him. He keeps pleading that he isn’t gay, getting increasingly agitated, until he starts kissing her, in a bid to prove his heterosexuality…before becoming physical. Matilda tries to fight him off, Dean realises what he was doing stops, then runs off Mattie chases after him eventually they both stop and as they look at each other Dean knows that he has something that he has to admit.
Thursday, January 18 2007
Dean has stomped down to the beach, hating himself for what he’s done. Matilda approaches him. He apologises for what he did – he didn’t mean to hurt her. Matilda finally speaks, asking why his father really kicked him out. She asks if Gareth is really some guy who has a crush on him, or is it more than that? Tears well in Dean’s eyes as he admits that Lucas is right – Dean’s gay. She takes in the news calmly, despite the pain she feels inside… Dean opens up telling Matilda about how he feels about Gareth and his discovery that he’s gay. His dad caught them and things got pretty bad, which is why he started to hit the booze and drugs and getting into trouble with the cops. They ended up sending him to the retreat when he was caught shoplifting, to sort himself out. He tells Matilda that she’s the kind of girl he would want to be with if he wasn’t gay – he thought he could convince himself otherwise, but he can’t and he wouldn’t blame her if she hated him. He hates himself too. He starts to get really worked up about how awful he has been before getting to his feet and rushing off.
Beth gets home to see the dinner still on the table, untouched and wonders where Mattie and Dean are? Lucas doesn’t know. They are interrupted by Matilda arriving, looking zombie like as she slumps on the couch. Beth asks where Dean is, when Mattie breaks down in tears. Lucas watches on as Matilda fills Beth in on what happened, about how angry she is at being used. Beth does her best to comfort her daughter, saying Dean had them all fooled, when Lucas reminds them that he tried to warn her. Mattie takes this as an ‘I told you so’ and stomps off to her room, upset, leaving Lucas feeling awful. Matilda heads to the beach and sees Dean – he apologises again for everything and she lets him know she doesn’t hate him and encourages him to talk to Gareth – he can’t ignore his heart. Mattie watches on as Dean and Gareth talk, when Cassie approaches. Matilda explains what’s happened – Cassie can’t believe how well she’s handling it. Later that day, Lucas finds Matilda and apologises for his behaviour earlier, he was just worried about her. Matilda understands, their friendship back on track.
Meanwhile, a fuming Martha is waiting for Jack to get home. He finally strolls in, unaware how upset Martha is. He finished work a couple of hours ago and had some beers with his work mates – Martha knows – she saw them there and isn’t impressed that he didn’t call to let her know. Jack is confused – why is she angry? Martha can’t believe he doesn’t get it and explains that the reason she’s angry is that he’s still behaving as though he’s single. This is meant to be a marriage and Martha feels like Jack isn’t a part of it. Martha vents to Alf, who points out that blokes aren’t too perceptive – either way Martha hopes he gets his act together soon – she isn’t going to hang around waiting… Jack talks to Lucas about it all – it’s clear he still doesn’t get why Martha is angry – it’s not about him having a social life, it’s the fact he didn’t think to call to let her know where he was at. Martha busies herself preparing the lunch for Tasha and Robbie. Jack tries to talk to her – but she’s not up for it now – they have guests coming.
The tensions are broken by the arrival of Tasha, Robbie and Baby Ella. Jack & Martha try to hide their tension throughout the meal as Robbie & Tasha announce they have a special request – they’d like Martha & Jack to be Ella’s godparents! They are thrilled, but their reaction is a little forced, given their troubles. They insist they would love to, but Tasha has clocked that something isn’t right here… She gives Martha a hand with the dishes and asks what’s going on? Martha insists that all is good – seeing Martha doesn’t want to go there, Tasha leaves it, thanks her for the lovely lunch and heads off with Robbie & Ella. Martha immediately turns on Jack for how tense things were during lunch – Jack calls her an ice queen & all deteriorates quickly into a huge argument. Jack tells Martha if he’s such a bad husband, then she can have the house to herself! He storms out on the fuming Martha. Later, when he returns, Martha is packing a bag – she needs space. He tries to stop her, but she keeps walking. Is this the end of Jack & Martha’s marriage?
Tasha & Charity have organized Ella’s christening and talk excitedly about the future as the glum Robbie watches on, knowing full well he might not be a part of it.
Friday, January 19 2007
Alf and Sally leave Martha as they set of to Emily’s memorial. The boat wharf has been set up and the surf club for the wake. Sally, Alf, Tony, Irene, Leah, Colleen, and Rachel. Kim appears soon after, looking very distracted after his post-mumps check up – what is he hiding? Brad’s arrival soon interrupts the moment, as he carries the urn of Emily’s ashes. Everyone takes their places as Brad begins the memorial, his words full of pride and love. It isn’t until the scattering of the ashes that Brad’s emotion gets the better of him, a tear rolling down his cheek as Emily is set free over the water. He thanks everyone at the wake for their support. Meanwhile, Rachel asks Kim how his post-mumps check up went, he seems distracted, but he insists there’s nothing to worry about.
Leah checks that Sally is holding up – she’s thinking about he request that Emily made of her – to look after Brad. Leah comments that might’ve been tricky as she knows Sally had some sort of attraction to him in the beginning – which Brad overhears as he is nearby! He can’t believe Sally’s been helping him out because she has the hots for him! He storms out before either have the chance to set him straight! Sally finds Brad perched at the wharf, he’s furious with her, but reluctantly lets her explain. She admits she felt something for him when they first met, but assures him that she hasn’t been ‘pining’ for him. She cared about Emily very much and is honouring her request by looking after Brad and considers him to be a very good friend. He accepts this and apologises for his outburst, their friendship back on track.
Kim & Rachel can’t believe it when Jack tells them Martha has gone. Having been there themselves recently, the pair insists Jack talk to her; don’t let the sun set on it. But it’s a pride thing for Jack – he can’t believe she’d walk out like that – she mustn’t think much of their marriage, why should he go crawling to her? Rachel puts it simply – because you love her and you want her back. Jack takes this in. Martha finishes telling Alf and Sally what’s been happening, that Jack isn’t ‘in’ the marriage. They suggest a good night’s sleep and a rational talk tomorrow – as Martha is about to head to bed, Jack knocks at the door – she doesn’t want to see him. Alf stands firm on her behalf and suggests he return in the morning. Jack unhappily moves off, both he and Martha hating the situation. Next morning, Jack decides some serious groveling is in order – he’s ordered a huge bunch of flowers to be delivered. Rachel wonders if that’s enough. He reckons it will win her over – it’s clear that Jack still has no idea how serious this situation is…
Martha receives the flowers, but they have no impact. She’s lost in her thoughts when Jack arrives. Martha can’t believe that he thinks flowers are the answer – Jack tells her to come home so they can talk this through and get on with their lives – but Martha isn’t sure that will happen. She thinks they rushed into getting married and they’ve had their fair share of ‘signs’ from the reception onwards. Jack takes it in, stunned, he wants to make this work, he loves her, but Martha tells him it takes more than love to make it work. She wants a trial separation. Jack can’t believe it! He’ll do anything to save this marriage – but Martha makes it clear that she doesn’t want Jack making changes that sacrifice his happiness to save their marriage. She thinks the union is fundamentally flawed because they’re just not ready for what a marriage means. They both say they love each other, before Jack turns and sadly heads out, leaving a drained Martha to watch him go… News of the separation travels fast as Tony comforts his devastated son and Tasha rushes to support Martha, who is trying to hold it together. She breaks down in her friends arms over the end of her marriage.
Irene explains that Robbie is making plans in case he has to go to gaol, to Colleen and Tony. Irene wishes there was something she could do to cheer them up. Meanwhile, a highly apprehensive Kim gets a house call from Dr Young who grimly confirms that the fears he voiced this morning were unfortunately warranted – Kim’s battle with Mumps has left him infertile. Kim is devastated as the doctor explains there is nothing they can do. Kim’s world comes crashing down…
Macca tries to convince Alf that nothing is going on between him and Cassie, but Alf isn’t buying it. If he isn’t seeing Cassie, then who’s this girl he’s having a fling with? Macca is furious; it’s none of his business! Alf arrives home and tells Sally of his run in with Macca and all the clues that make him think something’s going on with him & Cassie. Sally is stunned – could it be true? Meanwhile, Macca finds Cassie and tells her they’re in trouble – Alf’s onto them. Panicked, Cassie says they can’t have anymore contact – Macca agrees, but they need a cover story, he’ll think of something. Distressed, Macca heads to Amanda’s and tells her all about his situation. He doesn’t want Ric to find out like this – it’s hard enough for Cass as it is. Then Amanda gets an idea… Meanwhile, Cassie arrives home to Sally and she asks her about Alf’s suspicions. Cassie is on the verge of spilling when Amanda and Macca turn up. Alf comes down stairs, curious – what’s going on? Macca apologises to Alf for his outburst and wants to tell them all the truth. Alf was right, he is seeing someone – but it isn’t Cassie, it’s Amanda! Everyone is stunned as Amanda acts her heart out explaining she wanted her affair with Macca to remain a secret. Cassie is quietly freaking out about this ‘cover’ story and Alf is thrown. He apologies for making accusations. Macca and Amanda head out leaving Cassie feeling bad as the web of lies continues! She heads to Amanda’s where they explain the story. Amanda offers her house as a safe haven for them to meet. Macca & Cassie thank her.
Drew finds a moment alone with Amanda – he tells her she can’t keep pretending she feels nothing for him. Amanda cuts him off in hushed tones – she feels nothing, as Belle arrives ready to head out. The pair are hanging out at the boat wharf – Drew keeps vauging out, thinking about Amanda,
Kim & Rachel are still reeling from Brad’s decision to leave the Bay – there has to be a way to change his mind – just as the man himself walks in. Brad informs them that he’s decided to stay – Emily’s letter showed him that he needs to be surrounded by friends and family to help him deal with his loss. Rachel is relieved to hear it. Brad reminisces about Emily – there were so many things we still wanted to do – I guess it’s shown me how precious time really is. Brad heads off, his words hitting home for Rachel – she wants to do everything with Kim – buy a house, and start a family – Kim lightly remarks that he won’t want kids for another ten years. Rachel’s face falls – she was thinking in the next year or two… uh oh. Big problem. Kim explains there is so much he wants to do – he hasn’t had his twenties yet – Rachel has. But Rachel doesn’t want to be a mother at 38. Things start to go sour – neither of them bending on their positions – if they don’t come to an agreement, they’re in really big trouble… Kim goes for a walk to clear his head he returns home to a nervous Rachel and tells her that he isn’t ready to be a dad so soon. She’s frustrated – so what that’s it?! Rachel wishes he’d said something earlier – Kim thinks he shouldn’t be made to feel bad about being honest. Both remaining firm, Rachel comments that their age difference has for the first time become a problem – people warned them, perhaps she should’ve listened. She storms out, leaving an angry Kim…
Word has spread quickly to the Diner and Belle is stunned to hear that her Mum is seeing Macca – she had no idea, while Drew is quietly gutted to hear the news. Amanda strolls in and is quick to explain to Belle that she wanted to keep it quiet from this judgmental town. Still surprised, Belle accepts this, as Colleen asks Amanda a curly question about her relationship with Macca – Drew jumps in and saves the day, backing up Amanda. She shoots him a look of thanks, later Amanda finds Drew and thanks him for covering for her at the Diner – how did he know she was lying about Macca? Drew insists that she feels something for him – he knows it. Amanda continues to deny it and drives away rattled by the encounter and heads to the look out. Drew finds her and tells her that nothing can stop how he feels for her – he can no longer deny it – he wants to be with her… And before she knows it, Drew’s kissing her on the lips and Amanda doesn’t pull away!
Tuesday, January 16 2007
Amanda guiltily pulls away from Drew – they can’t do this! She gathers her things and runs off, totally shocked by what she’s done. She races into the house and comes face to face with Belle – what’s wrong?! Amanda races upstairs without answering, leaving a curious Belle – what’s going on? The next morning, Drew walks along the beach, frustrated, when Belle appears, commenting that everyone is acting weird. She tells Drew about Amanda last night, getting drunk and sleeping on the couch. Drew takes this in, feeling guilty and lets Belle know he can’t hang out – he has stuff to do. Belle is left increasingly perturbed – what is with everyone?! Drew heads to Amanda’s – he’s the last person she wants to see – but he can’t get her out of his head, at the door – Amanda stumbles over to find Drew – she tells him to go, but he forces his way in. Amanda tells him it was a mistake and firmly orders him out! Macca later arrives to thank Amanda for helping him and Cassie spend time together – can they use her pool today? Amanda snaps and lectures Macca on what he and Cass are doing to Ric – it’s horrible! Her own guilt driving her – but Macca pulls her up and gets her to admit what’s wrong. Amanda: I think I’m attracted to Drew Curtis. Macca is stunned! Amanda opens up about her feelings for Drew – she hates herself for it, but can’t help how she feels. Macca wonders if Drew is worth losing Belle over? His words hit hard – she knows she has to stop and thanks Macca for his words. Nothing is going to happen with Drew.
Rachel and Kim are separately venting their frustrations to Leah and Dan, who both do their best to calm their friends down. Leah and Dan suggest that Kim and Rachel sit together and have a rational conversation – they’ve been through tough times already, they can handle this. The two soon meet up, both expressing their love for one another, but Rachel admits that the thought of a life without children is unbearable. Kim regrets having not discussed this sooner – so where to from here? Rachel sadly thinks that it’s good this came up before the wedding. So, it’s over? Rachel doesn’t want that, but can’t see any other way. The next morning, Kim comes out to see Rachel packing her things. She asks Kim what he wants to do with the engagement ring? He sadly tells her to keep it. Kim can’t take it, he heads off to work. Kim fills Tony in, telling him he felt sick watching Rachel pack her things. Tony reckons that doesn’t sound like a bloke who’s ready to give up on the most incredible relationship he’s ever had – you’ll find a middle ground if you both want to. Meanwhile, Rachel packs the last of her things, as she’s about to head for the door, Kim appears – he wants to talk. He wants to stay with her – he can fast track everything he wants to do if they can wait five years – half way? They’re meant to be together – they have to make it work. Rachel admires him for meeting her half way and apologises for being so pig headed with him. They share a smile and a passionate embrace. Our loving couple are back on track.
Belle finds Drew sitting near the rocks, deep in thought. She asks if he’s avoiding her? He denies it – but she knows something’s wrong – is it he cop stuff? Has he been threatened again? Drew says no. Then Belle asks if he’s seeing someone else? He gets immediately defensive, denying it – saying he just needs some space. He pulls her into a hug, feeling awful for lying to her like this… In the distance is a car, unseen by Drew and Belle, with a dark figure watching on… Later as Drew and Belle walk along the road, the car continues to follow and Drew clocks it – he’s sure it’s following them. He gets fired up and races towards it, yelling out asking who they are and what do they want?! The tires screech and the car speeds away! The pair race to Leah’s, telling her and Dan what happened – Dan calls the cops as Leah tries to calm them down. The cops can’t do much – but they’ll take a drive around, meanwhile it’s decided that Drew can’t go anywhere alone from now on – it’s for the best. Later that evening, Drew receives a text from Amanda – she wants him to meet her at the lookout. Excited, Drew heads out. Amanda is already waiting when Drew arrives – she’s not happy and lets him know that she’s attracted to him, but she can’t do this because of Belle. Drew is devastated as Amanda walks away, then suddenly the car that’s been following him pulls up and Drew is pulled into the car by a couple of thugs! Amanda tries to run back to help him, but it’s too late as the car speeds away with Drew inside! Amanda is stunned!
Wednesday, January 17 2007
Panicked, Amanda tries to call for help – but there’s no mobile reception. Finally she gets reception and calls Dan – his face falls as she delivers the horrifying news that Drew has been abducted! She meets up with Dan, Leah and Belle – who wonders why she was meeting with Drew at the look out anyway? Amanda is saved by Jack and Fitzgerald entering, wanting to know exactly what happened. Amanda explains the events – it was the same car Belle had seen earlier that day with Drew. Jack organizes car squads to head out etc – they’ll find him. Meanwhile, Drew’s lifeless looking body lays slumped amongst some scrub – is he dead?! Slowly he begins to stir – unsure of where he is, then suddenly he remembers, the memories flooding back & panicking him. He begins to move through the bush, praying his captors don’t find him… Dan and the others continue to panic about Drew – Dan can’t take it any longer and heads out to look for him as Drew continues to trudge through the bush, breathless but full of adrenaline. He hears his name – it’s Jack calling out, but Drew is too scared to stop and fights him off. Jack finally settles him – everything’s okay. Drew eventually calms – his horror over. Dan, Leah, Belle and Amanda race to the Station to see Drew – he insists he’s fine, looking to Amanda who avoids eye contact. All Drew can remember was struggling in the car, then waking up in the bush. Jack explains that they’re looking for the car, but thinks that the most likely explanation is that is somehow tied to one of Peter’s old cases – someone wanting revenge against him. He tells Drew to be extra vigilant and he’ll organise for police to watch the house.
Amanda invites Drew to her place as Dan and Leah have to get back to work and they don’t want him home alone. Drew is surprised at the offer seeing as Amanda insisted they stay out of each others way, but agrees to go with her and Belle. At the house, Belle waits on Drew hand and foot and when left alone, he expresses to Amanda that she was all he thought about when he was in trouble today. Amanda admits that she feels for him to, but hates herself for it, yet can’t deny it anymore. Drew asks what they’re going to do about it? Before Amanda can respond, Belle returns, oblivious to it all. She heads out a while later, giving the pair a chance to finish their ‘chat’. Amanda suggests they give it a few days to get their heads together. Drew places his hand on hers – a moment of eye contact, before Amanda moves off leaving Drew with a look of longing…
After a long day at the Station trying to unravel the pyro case, Jack decides to head to the surf club for a drink with Fitzgerald and a few others. Meanwhile, Martha eats with Sally and Alf at the Diner, thinking Jack is working back late. Alf asks Martha how she’s feeling about it all? Martha’s okay with it – she understands that he has a big case that needs to be solved. She says her goodbyes and heads out, moving into the Surf Club and towards the bar. Martha is immediately taken aback to see Jack there drinking with his work mates – she’s not impressed…
Beth watches Matilda and Dean as they hang out enjoying each others company, but the mood quickly changes when Lucas arrives home. Dean quietly suggests he should go, but Mattie insists that Lucas is the one with the problem, thinking Dean is gay. Beth asks Lucas why he’s being so weird around Mattie and Dean, it’s more than jealousy. Lucas keeps his thoughts to himself and moves off… Mattie asks Beth if she and Dean can have dinner together at the house while she and Tony are out – Beth agrees as Dean returns and Lucas walks back in, making it very clear he isn’t a fan of Dean. After Matilda and Dean leave, Beth tells Lucas to pull his head in and to stop being so jealous. He insists he isn’t, he’s worried about Mattie getting hurt, revealing to Beth that Dean is gay! He explains the reasons why he thinks this is the case. Beth isn’t sure what to think as Matilda returns and realizes Lucas has told her Mum. She rips into him for causing trouble and insists that the ‘truth’ is that Lucas is being vindictive and horrible, then storms out. At the Diner, Dean is collecting a cake to take to Matilda’s for dessert, when Beth comes in. She gently raises the issue about the argument between Lucas and Mattie and Dean is quick to assure Beth he cares about Matilda very much and that he isn’t gay. Beth accepts this and moves off, leaving a rattled Dean – people are getting closer to discovering his secret…
He returns to the house for dinner, which Mattie has romantically set up, but the mood is far from it as Dean vents to her about the trouble Lucas is causing by spreading these lies. He’s really worked up as Mattie does her best to calm him. He keeps pleading that he isn’t gay, getting increasingly agitated, until he starts kissing her, in a bid to prove his heterosexuality…before becoming physical. Matilda tries to fight him off, Dean realises what he was doing stops, then runs off Mattie chases after him eventually they both stop and as they look at each other Dean knows that he has something that he has to admit.
Thursday, January 18 2007
Dean has stomped down to the beach, hating himself for what he’s done. Matilda approaches him. He apologises for what he did – he didn’t mean to hurt her. Matilda finally speaks, asking why his father really kicked him out. She asks if Gareth is really some guy who has a crush on him, or is it more than that? Tears well in Dean’s eyes as he admits that Lucas is right – Dean’s gay. She takes in the news calmly, despite the pain she feels inside… Dean opens up telling Matilda about how he feels about Gareth and his discovery that he’s gay. His dad caught them and things got pretty bad, which is why he started to hit the booze and drugs and getting into trouble with the cops. They ended up sending him to the retreat when he was caught shoplifting, to sort himself out. He tells Matilda that she’s the kind of girl he would want to be with if he wasn’t gay – he thought he could convince himself otherwise, but he can’t and he wouldn’t blame her if she hated him. He hates himself too. He starts to get really worked up about how awful he has been before getting to his feet and rushing off.
Beth gets home to see the dinner still on the table, untouched and wonders where Mattie and Dean are? Lucas doesn’t know. They are interrupted by Matilda arriving, looking zombie like as she slumps on the couch. Beth asks where Dean is, when Mattie breaks down in tears. Lucas watches on as Matilda fills Beth in on what happened, about how angry she is at being used. Beth does her best to comfort her daughter, saying Dean had them all fooled, when Lucas reminds them that he tried to warn her. Mattie takes this as an ‘I told you so’ and stomps off to her room, upset, leaving Lucas feeling awful. Matilda heads to the beach and sees Dean – he apologises again for everything and she lets him know she doesn’t hate him and encourages him to talk to Gareth – he can’t ignore his heart. Mattie watches on as Dean and Gareth talk, when Cassie approaches. Matilda explains what’s happened – Cassie can’t believe how well she’s handling it. Later that day, Lucas finds Matilda and apologises for his behaviour earlier, he was just worried about her. Matilda understands, their friendship back on track.
Meanwhile, a fuming Martha is waiting for Jack to get home. He finally strolls in, unaware how upset Martha is. He finished work a couple of hours ago and had some beers with his work mates – Martha knows – she saw them there and isn’t impressed that he didn’t call to let her know. Jack is confused – why is she angry? Martha can’t believe he doesn’t get it and explains that the reason she’s angry is that he’s still behaving as though he’s single. This is meant to be a marriage and Martha feels like Jack isn’t a part of it. Martha vents to Alf, who points out that blokes aren’t too perceptive – either way Martha hopes he gets his act together soon – she isn’t going to hang around waiting… Jack talks to Lucas about it all – it’s clear he still doesn’t get why Martha is angry – it’s not about him having a social life, it’s the fact he didn’t think to call to let her know where he was at. Martha busies herself preparing the lunch for Tasha and Robbie. Jack tries to talk to her – but she’s not up for it now – they have guests coming.
The tensions are broken by the arrival of Tasha, Robbie and Baby Ella. Jack & Martha try to hide their tension throughout the meal as Robbie & Tasha announce they have a special request – they’d like Martha & Jack to be Ella’s godparents! They are thrilled, but their reaction is a little forced, given their troubles. They insist they would love to, but Tasha has clocked that something isn’t right here… She gives Martha a hand with the dishes and asks what’s going on? Martha insists that all is good – seeing Martha doesn’t want to go there, Tasha leaves it, thanks her for the lovely lunch and heads off with Robbie & Ella. Martha immediately turns on Jack for how tense things were during lunch – Jack calls her an ice queen & all deteriorates quickly into a huge argument. Jack tells Martha if he’s such a bad husband, then she can have the house to herself! He storms out on the fuming Martha. Later, when he returns, Martha is packing a bag – she needs space. He tries to stop her, but she keeps walking. Is this the end of Jack & Martha’s marriage?
Tasha & Charity have organized Ella’s christening and talk excitedly about the future as the glum Robbie watches on, knowing full well he might not be a part of it.
Friday, January 19 2007
Alf and Sally leave Martha as they set of to Emily’s memorial. The boat wharf has been set up and the surf club for the wake. Sally, Alf, Tony, Irene, Leah, Colleen, and Rachel. Kim appears soon after, looking very distracted after his post-mumps check up – what is he hiding? Brad’s arrival soon interrupts the moment, as he carries the urn of Emily’s ashes. Everyone takes their places as Brad begins the memorial, his words full of pride and love. It isn’t until the scattering of the ashes that Brad’s emotion gets the better of him, a tear rolling down his cheek as Emily is set free over the water. He thanks everyone at the wake for their support. Meanwhile, Rachel asks Kim how his post-mumps check up went, he seems distracted, but he insists there’s nothing to worry about.
Leah checks that Sally is holding up – she’s thinking about he request that Emily made of her – to look after Brad. Leah comments that might’ve been tricky as she knows Sally had some sort of attraction to him in the beginning – which Brad overhears as he is nearby! He can’t believe Sally’s been helping him out because she has the hots for him! He storms out before either have the chance to set him straight! Sally finds Brad perched at the wharf, he’s furious with her, but reluctantly lets her explain. She admits she felt something for him when they first met, but assures him that she hasn’t been ‘pining’ for him. She cared about Emily very much and is honouring her request by looking after Brad and considers him to be a very good friend. He accepts this and apologises for his outburst, their friendship back on track.
Kim & Rachel can’t believe it when Jack tells them Martha has gone. Having been there themselves recently, the pair insists Jack talk to her; don’t let the sun set on it. But it’s a pride thing for Jack – he can’t believe she’d walk out like that – she mustn’t think much of their marriage, why should he go crawling to her? Rachel puts it simply – because you love her and you want her back. Jack takes this in. Martha finishes telling Alf and Sally what’s been happening, that Jack isn’t ‘in’ the marriage. They suggest a good night’s sleep and a rational talk tomorrow – as Martha is about to head to bed, Jack knocks at the door – she doesn’t want to see him. Alf stands firm on her behalf and suggests he return in the morning. Jack unhappily moves off, both he and Martha hating the situation. Next morning, Jack decides some serious groveling is in order – he’s ordered a huge bunch of flowers to be delivered. Rachel wonders if that’s enough. He reckons it will win her over – it’s clear that Jack still has no idea how serious this situation is…
Martha receives the flowers, but they have no impact. She’s lost in her thoughts when Jack arrives. Martha can’t believe that he thinks flowers are the answer – Jack tells her to come home so they can talk this through and get on with their lives – but Martha isn’t sure that will happen. She thinks they rushed into getting married and they’ve had their fair share of ‘signs’ from the reception onwards. Jack takes it in, stunned, he wants to make this work, he loves her, but Martha tells him it takes more than love to make it work. She wants a trial separation. Jack can’t believe it! He’ll do anything to save this marriage – but Martha makes it clear that she doesn’t want Jack making changes that sacrifice his happiness to save their marriage. She thinks the union is fundamentally flawed because they’re just not ready for what a marriage means. They both say they love each other, before Jack turns and sadly heads out, leaving a drained Martha to watch him go… News of the separation travels fast as Tony comforts his devastated son and Tasha rushes to support Martha, who is trying to hold it together. She breaks down in her friends arms over the end of her marriage.
Irene explains that Robbie is making plans in case he has to go to gaol, to Colleen and Tony. Irene wishes there was something she could do to cheer them up. Meanwhile, a highly apprehensive Kim gets a house call from Dr Young who grimly confirms that the fears he voiced this morning were unfortunately warranted – Kim’s battle with Mumps has left him infertile. Kim is devastated as the doctor explains there is nothing they can do. Kim’s world comes crashing down…
