Previously
- Paul suggests working on Power Road together
- Max tells his Dad the speeding car wasn't intended for him
- Andrew checks if Max is ok
- Terese suggests 'Lost Loves' as Eirini Rising's contribution
- Heath falls into the river
- Nicolette isn't impressed Yaz didn't come to Christmas dinner
- Holly knocks the important transformers boxes into the pool
Lassiter's Complex
Aaron and Holly are going through the soaking wet boxes. The transformers are in wrapping within the box. Holly is distraught that the transformers are destroyed. Aaron thinks one of them will be ok.
HOLLY: This equipment can't be replaced. Yaz is gonna kill me!
Aaron thinks he's just as responsible as she is. Holly is panic talking. Aaron thinks the one that's ok managed to escape the water. Holly explains she has been feeling distracted. Aaron is convinced it will all be ok and he calms her down. He advises her to get the transformers checked and they'll go from there. He gives her a comforting hug.
Harold's Café
Nicolette hands Yaz her coffee and there is tension between them. Yaz knows she doesn't deserve another chance but tries asking for one. Yaz is feeling bad for how she behaved especially at Christmas.
NICOLETTE: I know it's a hard day for you.
Yaz wanted to be by herself as her thoughts were about her brother. Nicolette gets that. Yaz wants to put things right, Nicolette isn't interested as Yaz is only staying for another week. Yaz admits she plans to stick around longer than originally planned. She could have more business opportunities.
NICOLETTE: I think we should quit before one of us gets hurt. We had our moment and it wasn't meant to be.
YAZ: It's definitely my loss.
Nicolette takes herself off. They both look thoughtful.
Eirini Rising
Terese grabs a coffee. Gino calls her over and is looking at photos.
GINO: You find a photo and you're skipping down memory lane.
Terese recognises a photo of Lyn. Gino tells her it's been a few weeks since Lyn last called. Terese looks at a picture of Paul and Lyn at Christmas. Gino thinks it's a sensitive subject as Paul was with Lyn but Terese isn't bothered. Harold can't decide on a photo of Madge so Gino asks for Terese's help.
TERESE: It's no secret that Paul has a past.
GINO: How's it going with the silver fox?
Terese is happy with how things are going and taking it a day at a time. Gino is pleased for them. He's chosen a photo of Aaron Barkley.
GINO: Less muscles than the Aaron from The Waterhole but he was a special guy.
Terese laughs as Hilary arrives holding a photo. Gino asks for her opinion on Paul and Terese reuniting.
HILARY: Whatever makes you happy.
GINO: Strangely unopinionated.
Terese points out a photo of Madge from the first time she married Harold. Gino agrees it's the right photo. Hilary has sat down and is looking at a photo of Kenneth Muir.
Lassiter's Complex
Aaron wants to wait for the assessment. Holly is still worrying about everything.
AARON: Are you really that scared of her?
HOLLY: She runs hot and cold. The woman's unpredictable!
They spot Yaz coming out of Harold's. Holly starts to explain, Yaz has already heard about it which surprises Holly. Kendall told her and they will get the equipment over from the US if necessary. Holly is relieved that Yaz has been ok about everything. Yaz will meet Holly back at the hotel room. Aaron is pleased for Holly. Holly repeats that she doesn't know which side of Yaz she will see next.
The Waterhole
Sadie is agreeing to do a piercing course, Paul suggests she could offer the service at the Day Spa. Aaron arrives and invites Sadie to join him for lunch. She can't as she's off to a piercing course. Andrew is more cautious, she points out it's 2025!
ANDREW: There are parts of the body that were never meant to have jewellery in them.
SADIE: Ok Grandpa.
They agree to have dinner together that night.
Andrew goes over to Max and tells him they have charged the car driver. He was refused bail so is behind bars. Andrew offers to be a listening ear if Max needs to talk about his safety. Max is grateful for the offer. Andrew heads off.
Lassiter's Complex
Nicolette tells Aaron that Yaz is either hot or cold, Aaron relays that Holly said the same thing about her.
NICOLETTE: This is too hard.
Nicolette mentions Yaz's brother, Aaron wants to know what happened. Nicolette explains that Yaz's brother died not too long ago. Nicolette is unsure if Yaz started the business with the same brother. Aaron thought the brother was living in the United States.
AARON: I know how triggering it can be when I'm reminded of David.
Aaron tells Nicolette it's not easy doing this job that she's done with her brother before now. Nicolette is now questioning if she has been harsher than she should have been with Yaz. Aaron thinks it could explain Yaz's behaviour. Aaron thinks Nicolette should support Yaz as a friend even if they're not together.
Hotel Room
Holly is worrying if Yaz is annoyed about the transformers. Yaz understands accidents happen. Holly explains she was distracted by Kendall's perfume. Holly donated the same perfume to the Foundation.
HOLLY: He keeps trying to find a way to haunt me.
YAZ: It's not a normal reaction to get so upset about a perfume.
Holly realises this. Yaz wants to know why Holly keeps thinking about Heath. She asks Holly to share anything else she should know about Heath.
They're interrupted by a knock at the door. Yaz tries to stay calm. Nicolette is at the door. Holly decides to head off to see what's happening about Lost Loves at Eirini Rising. Yaz tells Nicolette the event will mean a lot and wants to know why Nicolette has come to see her.
Eirini Rising
Hilary is looking at the picture of Kenneth. Paul arrives bearing enough food for 3 in his paper bag. Hilary has already eaten a lot so will pass. She heads off as Terese arrives.
PAUL: No love lost with that particular cousin.
Terese isn't surprised but knows it's a sad situation. Terese sees the bag and realises Paul has plans. They share a kiss. Holly arrives, Terese tells her they're sorting out the images. Holly needs to compile them and get a soundtrack ready for the audiovisual experience. Holly can't mess up on this event. They agree but knowingly don't say anything else.
Hotel Room
Nicolette asks Yaz if her brother was involved with the business. When Yaz nods, Nicolette is sympathetic about keeping the company going without him. Yaz tells her that they started it together but they parted ways eventually. He wanted to expand to other countries, Australia was the first choice.
NICOLETTE: But he never made it.
YAZ: He never got to enjoy the experience, no.
Yaz is getting upset. Nicolette reaches out to her. She has experienced grief and tells Yaz to let it out.
YAZ: It's just… So much worse than you even know.
NICOLETTE: You weren't there when he died, is that it?
Yaz: We have reason to believe his death wasn't an accident.
Nicolette is stunned.
No.32
Byron and Max are playing on their separate consoles and fooling around. Sadie comes in and shows them her nose ring.
BYRON: Almost looks like it's real.
Sadie tells him it is real. Byron is stunned, Max compliments her. Sadie offered for the people to demonstrate on her. She enthuses about getting to pierce another person's lip. She doesn't think Andrew will agree!
SADIE: I think he's got a piercing phobia or something.
Byron doesn't look so convinced!
Hotel Room
Nicolette wants to know if they suspect anyone of murdering Yaz's brother.
YAZ: Someone he met right before he died.
NICOLETTE: It's often the way.
Yaz keeps mulling over getting the person to confess but then worries she would go OTT. Nicolette doesn't think that's possible when it's your own family. Nicolette would keep hunting the person down if they did it to Byron. Nicolette would go to any lengths needed.
Yaz looks at the keys and transformer. Nicolette gently asks if there's someone to support Yaz in the US. Yaz is grateful for Nicolette's support but doesn't feel she can keep talking about this. Nicolette promises not to repeat this chat, Yaz is grateful. Yaz needs to carry on with her work. Nicolette gets the hint and they agree to meet later. Yaz is grateful for Nicolette being there for her. Nicolette heads off. Yaz picks up the transformer and the keys.
No.28
Someone knocks and rattles a few times. It turns out to be Yaz who unlocks the door and lets herself in. She looks around.
Eirini Rising
Terese is pondering decide whether to post a picture of Josh as a little boy or as a young man. Paul asks if she's limited to one photo. Terese hadn't thought of using more than one photo so will do that.
TERESE: This must be making you think about David.
PAUL: And us. Well, loss and love.
TERESE: I'm not going anywhere.
Paul reminds her the same has happened in the past. This has made Paul realise 'how precious time is.'
Holly arrives. She's gathered up nearly all the photos but needs Harold to choose a picture of Madge. The deadline is the next day but she wants to keep ahead of things. She realises she hasn't really impressed Yaz.
TERESE: You have to turn the situation around.
Holly doesn't know how to do that. Terese suggests finding a great idea that will help the event and impress Yaz. Holly agrees with this but is stuck for ideas. Terese talks to Holly as Paul heads off. He finds the Christmas photo of Paul and Lyn with a message on the back. 'See what you're missing in Erinsborough! Love L xxx'. Holly suggests a show which Terese agrees with. Paul looks at the photo and chuckles.
Ramsay Street
Nicolette greets Yaz as she leaves No.28. Yaz explains she was dropping something off for Holly. Yaz will find Holly at Eirini Rising instead. Nicolette had more to say to Yaz earlier in the Hotel room. They've connected, Yaz agrees, Nicolette wants to try again.
YAZ: You're not freaked out by everything I told you?
NICOLETTE: I don't freak out easily.
She wants Yaz to talk about her brother when the time is right. Yaz agrees, Nicolette agrees to keep schtum. Nicolette suggests a drink that evening. Yaz is busy with calls but they agree to brunch the next day.
NICOLETTE: I guess I can hold out until then.
No.32
Byron lets Andrew in and they walk through the corridor to the kitchen. Andrew asks Byron how Sadie found the piercing course. Byron tells him it went well but won't say anymore. Sadie walks through to the kitchen with her back to Andrew then her head down. She wants him to tell a Dad joke instead of being mad at her. She tells him it's on a par with having her ears pierced.
ANDREW: I think it really suits you.
SADIE: Is this some kind of reverse psychology thing?
Byron looks surprised by Andrew's reaction! Andrew points out he's not meant to be an old fogey! He points out the tattoos on his arms. She reminds him what he said about body parts and jewellery. He meant that about his sensitive body parts. Byron is shaking his head as he goes to sort out dinner.
Max is in the background helping Byron and Andrew quietly asks how Max is after the accident. Sadie thinks Max is ok. Andrew goes to get the wine from the fridge. Sadie suggests she gets another piercing to Byron.
Lassiter's Restaurant
Aaron and Holly are at a table and talking about finding an act for the event. Yaz watches them and Aaron spots her. Holly promises she is working but Yaz isn't fussed. Aaron needs to head back to The Waterhole. Yaz thanks Aaron for his help today. Yaz wants Holly to make sure she takes care of herself.
HOLLY: Being an emotional wreck wears you out.
Yaz tells her to head home and wants her to fall asleep easily.
Penthouse
Terese comes to find Paul and wants to know what he's working on. He is vague, she kisses him on the forehead. He wants to know the reason why. There isn't any particular reason. She finds the photo frame in a drawer she's looking for and shows it to him. She was thinking of this photo after their chat earlier. The photo is of their wedding and she puts it back on the shelf.
TERESE: Lost loves no longer.
PAUL: It wasn't really lost. Just temporarily misplaced.
TERESE: Never again.
Hotel Room
Yaz relaxes on the sofa with a glass of wine and looks at her laptop. She plays a recording of Heath. There is a camera on No.28 she can see through her laptop.
HEATH RECORDING: Holly. And she has gone absolutely crazy. No idea what she is capable of. I am worried for my safety.
We see Holly walk through to the front room and try and find out where the voice is coming from. Holly looks around the room as Yaz plays around with the words in the recording. Holly gets her head in her hands and sits down by the couch. Holly is screaming and starts panicking as Yaz watches.
HOLLY: Stop! Leave me alone. Stop it! Stop!
Coming up on Neighbours
- Paul tells Sadie to remove her nose ring
- Sadie defies Paul
- Terese doesn't wants to be with Paul without complications
- Holly asks Yaz why Heath is in her head
- Yaz asks Holly if she's feeling guilty