Previously on Neighbours
- Melanie admits to messaging someone on a dating app
- Melanie refuses to show Krista any pictures
- The police need more evidence before charging Holly
- Holly worries she is going to be charged
- Andrew doesn't want to listen to Wendy's explanation
- Karl offers Felix a trial at the Tram
- Cara isn't happy and wants Remi to agree with her
The Waterhole
Remi explains to Cara that she thinks Felix put himself before others in the siege. She can see he is trying to be a better person than before. Cara is getting fed up with everyone repeating this. Remi agrees that JJ shouldn't spend time with Felix, but they should allow him this job opportunity. Felix can stay away from Eirini Rising and JJ can do the same with the Tram.
REMI: It might be a good example to see that someone can turn their life around after making a terrible mistake.
CARA: Mistakes, plural.
Cara isn't convinced it's a good idea for JJ and Dex to see Felix being given chance after chance. Cara points out what Felix did before. Remi knows that but is still willing to give Felix another chance. Cara doesn't want to listen and heads off.
702 Eclipse Apartments
Melanie gets a text as Krista brings over a cup of tea. Krista has remembered how Melanie takes her tea. Krista toasts to them being great housemates. Melanie is considering asking to meet her new man. Krista encourages her to do so before she changes her mind! Melanie agrees and is sure he won't be a scammer.
KRISTA: Miss Pearson you are a catch.
No.28
Holly is looking at flights to Monaco. Karl comes over and is surprised at her destination. Holly explains that Izzy and Shane are there at the moment on their yacht. Karl gently but firmly reminds her she needs to stay in Erinsborough and can't go to Monaco. Holly wants to go after it's all done.
KARL: You need to focus on what's happening here.
HOLLY: I was just daydreaming.
Holly realises she could be in prison for a 10- year stretch. Karl doesn't think that will be the case. He points out that the police might be suspicious if they know she's looking at holidays. Holly says she understands but Karl isn't so sure. Karl promises they will stand by her.
KARL: We can't intervene with the police if you do another silly thing.
He reminds her to do everything possible to work her way through it.
Outside Harold's Café
It's now the next day. Terese comes over to Krista, Melanie and Aaron who are having coffee. Krista tells her that they have Aaron and Byron so far for the Boylesque event. They have tried their best.
MELANIE: It seems the men of Erinsborough want to keep their clothes on.
AARON: Where are all the naked men for a good cause?
Felix overhears and comes to see what they're talking about. Krista wants to know if he'd be interested, he is. Melanie checks if it's ok about his new found faith.
FELIX: Nothing in the bible against getting your kit off.
Aaron admits it's awkward with the Varga- Murphy family. Everyone else realises the truth about this. He wishes them all the best and heads off. Krista is sorry as she thought he would have done a great job. Melanie suggests they ask Andrew instead.
Police Station
Melanie is enthusiastically trying to convince Andrew to be part of Boylesque. Andrew manages to get her to stop talking and tell her he's happy to take part. She is very happy!
Lassiter's Complex
Terese walks across the complex and sees Cara aggressively mending a picnic table with a hammer. Terese checks if she's ok, Cara admits that's not the case. She wants to know if Terese also thinks Felix has turned over a new leaf. Cara isn't impressed she's in the wrong for not giving Felix another chance.
CARA: A couple of good deeds don't make up for all the damage he's done.
Terese is looking rather awkward and suggests that Cara talks to Felix. Andrew overhears and wants to know what's happened. Cara and Terese look at him.
The Waterhole
Karl is ordering oat milk at the bar, Felix comments he's travelled a long way for the oat milk! The customers are being choosy about the brand of it and the barista didn't order it. Felix tells Karl he can't take the job. Karl isn't surprised after what happened with Cara and realises, he should have checked with Cara and Remi before offering Felix the job. Felix realises Karl isn't to blame.
Sadie arrives and is looking for Wendy who isn't there. Felix was surprised Wendy returned a short time after the hostage situation. Sadie points out that Wendy likes to keep herself occupied. Felix realises something is up. Sadie admits things aren't great between Andrew and Wendy.
SADIE: It's like eggshell city.
Felix reassures her it doesn't usually last long. Sadie isn't so sure.
Lassiter's Complex
Krista wants to know what happened with Andrew, Melanie confirms he said yes but is distracted. When probed Melanie admits she hasn't heard back from the mystery guy since she suggested a meet up. Krista thinks Melanie should give him more time and there might be a reason. Melanie is still worried.
MELANIE: I've come on too strong and spooked the horse.
Outside The Waterhole
Felix is glad Andrew has agreed to meet him. Andrew reminds him he's meant to be keeping away from JJ and Cara isn't happy. Plus, Felix wasn't meant to find work locally. Felix points out he plans to stay out of JJ's way and Karl approached him about the job. Felix turned down the job as it wasn't a good idea. Andrew thinks he should have done so as soon as he got the job offer.
FELIX: Maybe you should be more concerned about your wife.
ANDREW: My marriage is none of your business.
Holly walks through the complex and stops and stares at the Waterhole. Felix notices her and comes over. She admits her day isn't going well and life is going the same way.
FELIX: Dark.
HOLLY: But accurate.
Holly tells him she's waiting to find out what the police will decide. He's been in the same position before. Her slate is clean up till now so he tells her the police will weigh that up as well. Also, the people at the siege will speak up for Holly about how she protected them. Holly points out she was responsible for that happening in the first place.
FELIX: People change. Look at me. I made more mistakes than I can remember. You just need a little faith.
She notices the cross around his neck. She tells him she's not interested in being converted, that's not what he's doing. He just reminds her that people err but ‘their life isn't over'. Andrew comes over and asks Holly to come to the Police Station. Holly does so and looks back at Felix as she walks off.
Police Station Interview Room
The fan is whirring, and the light is flickering as Andrew looks through his notes. Andrew thanks Holly for waiting all this time, Justin will be going to prison for a long stretch. Andrew tells her she will be arrested for theft, Holly looks crestfallen. She tunes out as he talks about handcuffs and being held. Holly holds out her hands.
ANDREW: We're not handcuffing or holding you.
HOLLY: I'm not going to jail?
ANDREW: Not today.
Holly wants to know what will happen. Holly will need to face charges in court in the future, she hasn't got a lawyer. He offers to call Karl, and she agrees. He leaves to sort out the paperwork and call Karl, Holly starts sobbing.
Lassiter's Lake
Cara arrives as JJ is skimming stones in the water. Felix has stopped and is watching JJ but moves on.
No.28
Holly and Karl arrive home. Karl tells her that they'll need to let Izzy know. He offers to do it instead of her, she doesn't reply. She starts to get upset.
KARL: We have to face reality. You've been arrested. You can't bury your head in the sand.
HOLLY: I don't understand why I did any of this.
KARL: I know that being responsible for the death of another person is very traumatic. It can completely mess with your perspective.
He reminds her of her strengths, and she needs to learn from what's happened. She will be stronger by the time she finds her way out of this. But Holly needs to face this and not ignore it. He hugs her as she cries. As Holly needs a lawyer Karl will get in touch with Toadie. He reminds her she needs to tell Izzy and leaves her to think about things.
Outside The Waterhole
Aaron shows Melanie and Krista a microphone he has managed to borrow from work in exchange for hosting Trivia. They are impressed. Melanie practices with the microphone and Krista lets her be the emcee. Andrew arrives and confesses he isn't a skilled dancer, Aaron isn't deterred. Byron has messaged to let them know when he's free to rehearse. Felix has sent his schedule as well. Aaron tells them that Cara has agreed with this due to this being a good cause. Andrew doesn't look so enthusiastic and needs to return to work. Leo hasn't agreed but Krista isn't giving up. They get Felix to show his dance moves that will be required.
The Waterhole
JJ and Cara are sitting at a table. Cara challenges him to an arm wrestle for the last bite of the dessert they've had. He wins though she thinks he cheated! Remi arrives as JJ goes to ring Nell.
Cara is happy for Remi to join her and apologises for overreacting the night before. Remi admits she was being too pushy about Felix. Cara explains what happened at the lake.
CARA: I'm still not a fan but I'm willing to see how it goes.
Wendy is drying things up as Andrew arrives. He asks how things are going on her first day back. She admits she's not having a great shift.
WENDY: Complete mess thanks to you.
Andrew offers for her to open up to him. She felt like the ‘luckiest woman in the world' when they wed. He would sort things out like Superman if there was a problem. She knew he would be there on the outside which helped her through the siege. Instead, she had to find him after it ended.
WENDY: Instead of comforting me you were wrapped up in your own ego to even hear the truth about what happened with Quinn. You might have lost trust in me. But I have completely lost all trust in you too.
Lassiter's Complex
Felix and Karl have both arrived at the same spot as Cara messaged them. They're apprehensive about what she's going to say. Karl tells Felix he's happy to be part of Boylesque.
KARL: These hips are surprisingly mobile.
He gives Felix a demonstration as Cara arrives. She's discussed the job with Remi. Felix tells her he's willing to step down. Cara won't be against it if Karl takes Felix on.
CARA: It doesn't mean I forgive you.
The condition is that Felix stays out of JJ's way, Felix promises to do this. Karl shakes Felix's hand to confirm the job. Cara still looks a bit uncomfortable.
702 Eclipse Apartments
Melanie thinks Felix is a secret dance performer, Krista thinks Aaron can help him with that! Krista is really enjoying living here with Melanie. Melanie gets a message but tries to downplay it. The mystery man has messaged agreeing to meet up and wants to arrange a meetup. They both squeal in delight. We see the profile of the mystery man on the phone â€" Victor Stone!
Coming up on Neighbours
- Paul admits he's struggling to keep his distance from Terese
- Leo and Krista are stunned to find Victor on Melanie's phone
- Melanie gets ready for her date
- Melanie waits in The Waterhole for her date