Previously
- Toadie admitting to Karl and Melanie that he's going through some stuff but wants it kept quiet.
- Toadie telling Terese about organising a party for their first wedding anniversary.
- Krista thinking that Tess is on her side.
- Tess and Heath conjuring up a plan together.
- Karl trying to have a fatherly chat with Holly.
- Holly going off with Heath.
- Nicolette trying to work out what is up with Aaron.
- Kiri telling Nicolette that she loves her.
- Aaron talking to Logan about the Hep B situation.
- Nicolette overhearing the conversation and wanting to know what is going on!
Number 24
Nicolette wants answers from Aaron but after he tries to downplay what is going on, she jumps to the wrong conclusion and thinks its drugs related. This forces Aaron to come clean and explain the truth.
AARON: Logan has been exposed to Hep B and he needed to tell me because we slept together.
Lassiters Complex
Melanie is stopped by Toadie and Terese when they pass one another in the complex to confirm that the invitation to their anniversary party is extended to her too and not just the Kennedys. However Melanie has to turn the invitation down as she's got a prior commitment that day - attending Sharon Davies housewarming party. It looks like it's relief all round with that information!
Number 24
Nicolette is demanding to know if he hadn't been caught out, would Aaron have told her. Aaron doesn't respond exactly, instead tries to explain that by saying something, it "would make it real" and adds that he shouldn't have been with Logan as he isn't "even remotely ready to be sleeping with anyone other than David."
AARON: I am ashamed about this.
Kiri (who arrived just as the full revelation came out) tries to reassure him that "it's okay" whereas Nicolette is the total opposite! She doesn't care if Aaron is ashamed "because we co- parent a child" and thus needs to know about stuff like this.
AARON: This is about me! This is not about you!
NICOLETTE: No, this is your problem ever since David died. And I try to be patient with you. I try to understand but you just keep getting it wrong.
Given Nicolette is getting very worked up, Kiri steps in to suggest that it might be a good time to go for their walk (it's why she called round). Nicolette agrees more because she "can't actually look at him anymore."
Tess/Heath's posh house
Holly is very impressed at the posh house when Heath leads her inside. He confirms that he lives in the huge place alone which is very handy as Holly has a one track mind and pulls off her dress.
HEATH: I knew you were a bad girl.
HOLLY: You have no idea!
Rebecchi Law
Before she heads off for a meeting, Karl thanks Mackenzie for the heads- up about Holly as "Susan and I have evidently had the blinkers on" even though she regrets telling him given how things went with Holly. Post- meeting, Mackenzie plans to go and see Holly… that is if she is "still talking to me!"
While grateful for the anniversary invite, Karl admits he was surprised at Toadie organising a party given what he'd said. "Right now, I wish I hadn't told you anything," Toadie immediately replies back and doesn't look too happy at what Karl said either! Karl thinks that Toadie needs some more counselling and he agrees to think about it more to get Karl off his back!
Harolds café
After spotting Nicolette is in the café, Aaron quickly does an immediately about turn and heads out of the place. Kiri tries to remind Nicolette of her promise to Aaron of always being there for him.
NICOLETTE: There are limits!
Kiri gets she feels let down but Aaron has been "suffering in silence." Nicolette acknowledges she hasn't made things easy for him, she's been "thinking about Isla, about our family" because "this impacts us as well." Again, Kiri gets that but tries to point out that "his whole world has been turned upside down" and "doesn't know how to live in it right now."
KIRI: Hey, he needs your help.
Tess/Heath's posh house
Post afternoon delight, Holly is still very impressed with Heath along with his home and car! Not exactly your usual post TITTNL chat, but given Holly's "great track record" with men, alongside her "horrible taste in men" which includes "mean, dishonest, criminal" she wonders which category Heath will be in - the "married" one, "a con man" or "a married con man" one?
HEALTH: I am one of those things… a man! Honestly, I'm just your average, nice guy with above- average looks, charm, funds, material possessions.
Holly thinks that combo makes him "a unicorn" but he jokes that if it were true, she'd have "seen it by now!"
HEALTH: I'm not perfect but I am not taking you for a ride either… unless you want me to?
The Waterhole
Susan and Terese discuss the upcoming party while waiting for their coffees. Terese admits that this time, she feels ready to give up her 'Willis' surname to become a Rebecchi. After being asked for her thoughts, Susan admits its "a lovely thought" and would help align her with Nell and Hugo.
The Waterhole (veranda)
"You look happy," Sadie says to Holly when the pair meet up. "Yeah, for someone whose day started with an ambush," Holly replies back and comes clean over why she has a huge smile on her face! When they spot Mackenzie approaching, Holly asks that they keep the revelation quiet from her.
When she sits down, Mackenzie immediately apologises to Holly for talking to her dad but she was "really worried" about her friend. "I forgive you," Holly says which surprises both Mackenzie and Sadie! After a relived Mackenzie leaves to head back to work, Holly makes it known [to Sadie] that "from now on, you're the only person I'm telling anything to!"
Rebecchi Law
Mackenzie arrives back into the office moments after Heath arrives wanting some conveyancing done in Hawaii, a task Toadie seems happy to do. Heath uses the surname 'Silverson' when introducing himself to Toadie, rather than the 'Royce' he is credited with in the credits.
Lassiters Complex
"Just take care of Warrawee and then we'll talk," is the instruction Tess gives to 'baddie' Justin as he drops her off at Lassiters.
After spotting Heath exiting Rebecchi Law, Tess has a face like thunder on her when she meets up with him. He initially refuses to say what he was doing in Rebecchi Law, but eventually comes clean to her about buying the place in Hawaii.
TESS: Do you know who Toadie Rebecchi is?
HEATH: Some two- bit lawyer with a funny name.
TESS: He's married to Terese Willis, who used to be married to Paul Robinson.
HEATH: So?!
TESS: Everybody knows everybody here and nobody knows how to keep their mouths shut!
Heath tries to sweettalk Tess by suggesting he was "doing something nice" but is bluntly told to "cancel the deal!"
TESS: Next time your something nice is bigger than a box of chocolates, don't do it!
Vineyard
Aaron has gone out to the vineyard to come clean with Leo (and Krista) about Logan. "I made a mistake," he acknowledges along with the fact he hates himself for cheating on David. "You're being way too hard on yourself," Leo replies back and points out that the admission is reminiscent of what David did as a kid. Just like then too, Leo reminds Aaron that he is "only human" before adding he "shouldn't be mad" at himself "for seeking connection" because "it's only human."
AARON: It still doesn't change the way I feel about it.
LEO: Look, I know it's not nice being the ones left behind but I know David would be so proud of how you're coping with everything.
Hospital
Not only have Leo and Krista have accompanied Aaron to the hospital but in walks Nicolette and Kiri too. After Kiri joins Leo/Krista, Nicolette apologises to Aaron, explaining that she "panicked" and "didn't even think about how terrified you must be." Aaron admits he is "pretty terrified" not just for what it "might mean for me" but for Isla too.
AARON: I just don't want her losing another dad.
NICOLETTE: Same. I don't want to lose you either.
Aaron apologises for the position he's put her in and gets why she is angry. Due to the "many red flags" Logan was showing, Nicolette doesn't think he is "a safe person to have around Isla." Being open with her, Aaron feels he is ashamed, "not because of the Hep B but because I betrayed David." She is quick to reply he didn't betray David, he "can be with whoever you want" as long as Aaron is "wise about it."
NICOLETTE: For your sake and for ours.
Remi arrives with the results and wants to head into a treatment room to talk privately, but Aaron is happy for everyone to hear. She doesn't think that is a good idea, but Aaron isn't budging and Nicolette puts a reassuring arm around Aaron and tells Remi "we're all in this together."
REMI: Your antibody markers indicate you have been vaccinated against Hepatitis B.
AARON: Does this mean I'm in the clear?
REMI: In your case, yes. Markers are strong enough to render you immune.
Cue tears of relief as Nicolette/Aaron share a hug.
Lassiters Complex
Holly and Heath meet up around the back of the hotel for a quick pash after he texted her to meet up. Before she heads back inside, Heath admits he can't stop thinking about her and would love to spend more time with her. She is of the same mindset and agrees to his request about keeping it on the DL!
Number 24
Kiri arrives for their date and praises Nicolette over how well she handled the Aaron situation, admitting she couldn't "imagine the old Nicolette doing that."
NICOLETTE: This old Nicolette creature sounds like a nightmare.
KIRI: She had her charm but humility, generosity, forgiveness, they weren't exactly her strong suits. But you've grown so much and I'm really happy to be here to see it.
After that gushing compliment, Nicolette admits she couldn't have done it without Kiri's help, acknowledging "I don't know what I would have done without you" and "you make me better." She will also never tire of hearing Kiri say 'I love you' "because I love you too."
When Kiri heads to the bathroom before they head off, Nicolette finishes what she was doing when Kiri arrived - adding Aaron's latest screw up to her 'hit list' of misdemeanours.
Lassiters Complex
"That is one good looking man," Sadie remarks as she, along with Holly and Mackenzie, watch Heath on the phone outside the front of the hotel from their advantage point. Holly tries to downplay things although she does acknowledge to the pair about knowing him and who he is exactly.
Mackenzie brings up that he introduced himself as Heath Silverson when he was in Rebecchi Law but Holly is quick to re- confirm that the surname is 'Royce' which Mackenzie accepts gratefully to save making an "embarrassing" mistake.
After Mackenzie heads off to get her phone, Sadie asks if Heath was the guy Holly "had for breakfast" and the smile on her face indicates 'yes' before she verbally confirms it. Sadie reminds her Heath is "a colleague" but that is irrelevant to Holly along with the fact she already knows "he's also a player."
HOLLY: Chill, I'm having fun! And I'm gonna keep having fun.
Eirini Rising
Toadie arrives to accompany Terese home, but before they head off, she shows him what she was doing - trying out her 'Terese Rebecchi' signature. "What's this?" he asks and Terese explains "I feel like it's time."
TERESE: I used my surname because of my kids but I feel like now they wouldn't mind if I retired it. And you and Nelly and Hugo, you're my team now and I want the world to know it.
Toadie is taking a bit of time to get used to it but does describe it as "beautiful" before saying "Mrs Rebecchi" aloud.
TERESE: See, just hearing you say it makes me feel like I've made the right decision.
Toadie looks like he's still on cloud 9 when Terese (and Susan) head inside to gather their stuff. "Talk to me Toad," Karl says to him and this seems to have him crashing back down to earth.
TOADIE: I don't know. Melanie didn't change her last name. Sonya was the last Mrs Rebecchi.
KARL: Okay, I don't want to sound like a broken record, but I really think you should get counselling to talk about your feelings. It will help.
Karl gets up and leaves Toadie alone and immediately he asks "what's wrong with me?!" It almost looks like he is going to have a panic attack, but before anything does happen, he gets out his phone to call Rhonda. When she answers, he admits to feeling "a bit overwhelmed" and isn't "coping too well" either because "there's a bit going on." She must ask about Terese as his reply is that she is "all good" and that "this is just me."
Coming up on Neighbours
- Questions being asked about Heath using two surnames.
- JJ offering to assist Nell.
- Toadie talking to Rhonda.
