Previously on Neighbours
- Cara spots Chelsea at the airport
- Remi is wary of Taye
- Remi thinks she and Taye are nearly strangers
- Jane doesn't think it will work out with Clint
- Nell spots Paul hugging Katrina and wanting to keep something secret
- Nell plays the recording of Paul to Terese
Eirini Rising
Terese is stunned and wants Nell to tell her what she witnessed. Paul got a coffee for Katrina.
NELL: He had his hands all over her.
Nell thought he was doing it in a way that was more than friendship. Before that they chatted in the car and had a very long hug afterwards. Paul seemed to have guilt written all over his face. She got the recording after that happened. She bravely says that she needs to hear Paul's version of events. Nell is flabbergasted.
NELL: You cannot let him treat you like dirt again.
Terese requests the recording and sends Nell back to school. Terese insists she'll be ok, Nell sighs in frustration.
The Waterhole
Andrew volunteers the boys to mow his lawn as a punishment. Aaron wants his lawn mown as well, Cara and Remi agree. Taye volunteers as he thinks JJ and Dex have been punished. Cara and Remi volunteer him to mow their lawn as well. Taye has worked as a landscaper and is an entrepreneur.
TAYE: Opportunity comes along I take it.
He has been listening to a podcast by Kira Briscoe. Kira talks about ethical opportunism. Remi realises Kira invented the crowd counselling app. Kira is in Erinsborough, so Taye plans to go to the seminar later today. Cara suggests that Remi goes too. Remi is surprised but agrees as Cara rejects a call from Paul.
Harold's Café
Gino, Vera and Curtis are having coffee together. Curtis asks how Vera is finding Eirini Rising.
VERA: I love...the apartment, the food, the people.
She isn't so keen on someone as she looks pointedly at Moira. Clint arrives; Vera hopes to see him at Eirini Rising today as she flatters him. Gino agrees, Clint is modest about it and goes to order. Vera admires him and Moira from another table isn't impressed at their behaviour.
MOIRA: You two should be ashamed of treating him like a piece of meat.
Vera just shrugs it off and laughs with Gino.
Nicolette introduces herself to Clint. They both agree it's a shame the relationship didn't work out.
CLINT: She's a very special lady.
Outside Lassiter's Hotel
Paul is messaging Cara about maintenance. Terese comes to join him. She seems tense and asks about his day. He reports nothing has happened out of the ordinary and realises something is up. She plays the recording to him. She wants to know what is going on. He wants to know how she got the recording, but she wants an explanation before that. Terese points out he was sharing a hug with the woman.
TERESE: I don't want to believe you would do this to me after...after everything.
Paul tells her he felt lighter after volunteering at the foodbank for David. He explains Katrina is the woman on the recording. He was chatting about being able to help with the foodbank. He provided a big donation and Katrina hugged him. She wants to know why he kept it quiet. He didn't do it for the praise.
PAUL: It felt like some kind of amends.
She puts her hand in his to show she understands. He still wants to know where Terese got the recording.
Erinsborough High
Jane is telling Curtis the Media Studies project has made the students excited. Both of them look forward to seeing what the students produce. Clint arrives and explains he's picking up supplies he left at the school. He finds tea- tree oil better than nasty disinfectants. Jane isn't sure what to say and he heads off.
Curtis comments that the ladies and some of the men like Clint. Jane declines to comment.
Harold's Café
Cara tells Nicolette she had a great trip to New York apart from being in hospital. Nicolette doesn't think that's a great way to spend a holiday. Cara will soon be fully recovered. Nicolette tells her that Paul wasn't keen on the person who covered for Cara. There's a lot of jobs as the cover guy kept messing up on most jobs. Paul wants to set up a meeting. He's heading to the Café, so Cara decides to head off!
No.30
Remi is enthusing about the podcast she and Taye have been to listen to. She's glad that Taye asked her to come too. Taye suggests they do more stuff like this, and Remi agrees. He suggests opening a bottle and chilling. Remi is happy to but suggests not opening a bottle. Remi and Cara have decided not to have alcohol in the house for the time being. Taye realises this is whilst he's staying.
REMI: You gave alcohol to our underage son.
Taye does the same when chilling with his friends. He doesn't see what the fuss is about. Remi disagrees and points out Dex nearly died the last time he had alcohol.
REMI: He doesn't need to be led astray.
TAYE: You think I'm a bad influence. Can't be trusted around your kids.
Remi thinks that's the case going by his previous example. Taye has definitely got the message!
TAYE: Loud and clear.
Erinsborough High
Jane suggests they organise doing something extra presentation wise for the best project. Curtis will get in touch with the teachers. Clint has returned for more supplies he forgot. Jane tells him she hadn't realised he had returned.
CLINT: We both know that's not true.
She points out that she realises he meant to leave the supplies behind! He claims he genuinely forgot them.
CLINT: I enjoy every minute with you. Why are we fighting this?
Jane looks wistful but is standing by her decision and wants him to do the same.
No.22
Terese has gathered Nell and Paul to sort out what is going on. Nell doesn't seem convinced but tells Paul that Terese has told her about Paul's charity work.
NELL: I get that you weren't cheating...this time.
PAUL: I don't plan to ever.
NELL: You don't care about anyone else.
Terese doesn't think Nell is being reasonable, Nell wonders how many times Terese will put up with this.
NELL: You harassed me and that's only the latest thing on your list.
Nell heads off but Terese convinces her to stop. Terese appreciates how much she cares, and Nell thought Paul did the wrong thing. Terese tells her Paul has promised to be more respectful towards Nell.
TERESE: You're entitled to your own feelings. I'm entitled to mine too.
Terese chooses to be with Paul and knows what he's really like. Nell nods.
Harold's Café
Andrew tells Cara that Wendy is doing well.
ANDREW: Kicking goals, learning a lot. Missing everyone like crazy.
Nicolette tells Cara that Paul has headed off. Cara will catch up with him another time. Cara asks Andrew for tips on a missing persons post she saw. Andrew asks if she knows the person. Cara tells him it's a friend of a friend in Werribee. Andrew will attempt to find a digital footprint and ask around. Someone is usually helpful without realising.
He heads off as Cara looks thoughtful. She calls her Mum and wants to know if she's found out what's happening with Chelsea. Neither of them nor Chelsea's children have heard anything as Nicolette listens in. Chelsea's phone cut out and Chelsea said the bare minimum. Cara's Mum promises to keep Cara posted and she hangs up. Nicolette wants to know what's going on.
Eirini Rising
Gino thinks Moira is jealous because Clint hasn't noticed her. Moira points out he hasn't noticed Gino or Vera either. Terese intervenes pointing out they want a mediator, and she hasn't been told what the issue is. Moira objects that Gino and Vera are objectifying and being rude about the staff. Clint is in the background and can't believe what he is hearing. Jane has arrived to talk to Terese but sees it's not a great time. Terese would rather Jane stayed. Terese reminds them that they are adults.
TERESE: I'm sure you can sort out your own differences.
Vera wants to know if this bothers Clint, he isn't fazed. Gino points out they should have checked with Vera before now and Vera has to agree. She apologises for not checking and they're all ok with everything. Moira still isn't impressed.
VERA: If we understand what this is, why would we worry what other people think?
Harold's Café
Nicolette understands that Cara wasn't honest about Chelsea. Nicolette admits that she met up with Yaz at the airport and gave her the go ahead to leave. Nicolette is happy to be a listening ear.
In a flashback, Cara explains they were heading to New York. Cara found Chelsea in the toilets. Chelsea is explaining she has flown from the Gold Coast as Cara notices her baby bump. Chelsea is just about able to fly as she's nearly due to give birth. Chelsea says she isn't sure if Paul is the father. Cara realises Jeffrey might be the father. Chelsea tells Cara she's missed her. Cara is uncomfortable and tells her they will be flying soon. Chelsea is pleased they're heading to New York. Cara reminds Chelsea what she did.
CARA: Do you know how heartbreaking it is to want a baby?
CHELSEA: I'm sorry for everything.
Chelsea is sorry and suggests coming to stay with Cara. Cara needs to head off and suggests that Chelsea calls their Mum.
CARA: Don't tell anyone I saw you. This conversation never happened.
Back in the present, Cara managed to move on. It's not so easy now they're back in Erinsborough. She will be honest with Remi, but Remi has other things to deal with. It will cause chaos if Paul is the father so she's avoiding him. She realises Chelsea is probably on her own with a newborn baby.
CARA: I should have helped her.
NICOLETTE: You were in shock.
Cara isn't sure what to do next. Cara gets Nicolette to keep quiet about this for the time being.
Outside Lassiter's Hotel
Terese updates Paul on what's been going on at Eirini Rising. She apologises for not getting a chance to talk about Nell. Terese isn't sure how Nell was after the chat.
PAUL: Long enough to give you and Nell some space.
Terese will miss him, and they share a kiss as Nell arrives. Nell wants to take a picture of Paul for her Media project. She is planning a graphic novel about Erinsborough. She thinks Paul should be included.
PAUL: I'd be honoured.
Paul jokes about including some devil features in the photo. Nell tells him he will have to wait for the finished product! Nell heads off and Terese thinks Nell apologised in her own way.
No.30
Cara arrives home and realises there is an atmosphere between Remi and Taye. Remi heads further away from Taye to talk. Remi explains that Taye became defensive when Remi said something he didn't agree with.
REMI: I'm trying to bring him in but we're coming from virtually nothing.
Remi wonders how they can ‘get to know each other' when this happens. Cara says it will take time. Cara suggests that Remi talks to Taye. Remi apologises to Taye for flying off the handle before and wants to just talk.
TAYE: You've made up your mind about it. There's no point overanalysing it.
Taye is going to see Max.
No.24
Jane is in a cleaning frenzy and making sure everything is ok. She notices Aaron's spray, he found this tea- tree oil in the cupboard. Nicolette is annoyed that Jane is being more particular about everything than usual. Nicolette thinks that the issue is about Yaz but it's not. Aaron is keeping quiet as Jane explains that she's got a lot on. She asks Aaron to stop using the spray as it's overwhelming.
NICOLETTE: Add that to our list of our crimes.
They banter as Jane heads out to their surprise.
No.30
Cara is looking at a picture of Chelsea when there's a knock at the door. It's Nicolette who checks if it's just Cara at home. The rest of the family are elsewhere in the house.
They go into the sunroom to chat. Nicolette wanted to see how Cara is doing after earlier. Cara isn't ready to tell Remi what's going on. Nicolette is happy to listen meanwhile. Cara doesn't think she should keep unloading to Nicolette. Nicolette admits she's been in a similar situation to Chelsea. Cara realises she's talking about when Isla was born. Nicolette realises from what she's heard Cara might not have liked it all but thinks she's a good person to talk to about it. Cara wants to track Chelsea down and check she's ok. Nicolette offers to help find Chelsea, Cara nods.
Outside Eirini Rising
Jane arrives as Clint brings the rubbish out. She looks at him and he walks towards her. He tells her that Apartment 304 is free. He heads inside and she follows him. She checks if anyone has seen them.
Coming up on Neighbours
- Jane gathers together everyone together for something
- Krista admits to Fallon she's been distracted by Seb
- Fallon wants to know what's going on