Previously on Neighbours
- A man watches Sadie and Holly in the Back Lane Bar
- Sadie's friends and family search for her
- Max is warned off
- Holly hears from Max to tell her he is ok
- Fallon encourages Krista to spend time with Seb
- Fallon encourages Leo to read Seb's letter to Krista
- Krista is angry that Leo read the letter
No.702 Eclipse Apartments
Krista storms in followed by Leo. Leo points out that she wanted him to trust her. She isn't happy as he invaded her privacy.
LEO: Why does Seb have such a hold over you?
KRISTA: You know why.
Seb is nearly family to Krista. She told Leo what she thought was relevant in the letter. She wants him to stop doubting her judgement.
LEO: You have to understand why this guy's so triggering for me.
Krista understands this and hadn't planned to meet up with Seb. She decides this, not Leo. He apologises, so many thoughts were going through his head. Krista asks him how he found the letter; he tells her he just was able to find it. She heads into the bedroom and slams the door behind her.
Fallon has come in and is grateful he didn't tell Krista how she's involved. Leo didn't think Krista should be angry at her as well.
The Waterhole
Cara asks Holly how the self- defence class; Holly was pleased how it went.
HOLLY: Dropping grown men on their butts is so fun.
Cara asks after Sadie, she's getting there. Cara wants to get her ute fixed so wants to know when Max is returning. Holly can't give a definite answer as Max hasn't been in touch recently. She brushes it off but looks concerned as Cara heads off.
Eirini Rising
Terese is suggesting that Paul and Jimmy go clubbing as Roxy takes the phone off her to banter with him. Terese takes it back and says all has been fine whilst Roxy has been in Darwin. She comes off the phone and tells Roxy Paul will be back the next week. Roxy has recharged her batteries after spending time with Jhett. Kyle sends his thanks to Terese for giving Roxy ‘fresh inspo'. Roxy kept giving Jhett cuddles and managed to tire him out.
ROXY: Being so busy actually gave me more energy.
Roxy thinks it's strange, but Terese doesn't think so. Terese has spoken to Susan but didn't mention the hiccups lately. Karl and Susan have booked their flights and will be returning soon. Roxy doesn't look so happy at this piece of news!
No.702 Eclipse Apartments
Krista comes out of the bedroom and apologises for Fallon having to watch them argue. Krista tells her that with Seb they go steps forward and three steps back.
Lassiter's Complex
Leo tells Aaron that he decided to read the letter after Fallon got in his head. This surprises Aaron.
Krista tells Fallon she's ok on missing out on something. She understands Leo's insecurities.
Leo admits to feeling paranoid.
LEO: It wasn't as bad as I thought it was.
Aaron doesn't look convinced!
Fallon works on Krista to talk to Seb and find out how he is doing.
FALLON: If you don't, you'll just keep on wondering.
Leo thinks Fallon won't find it easy with them arguing a lot. Aaron is noncommittal and wants to talk about the hucks night. Aaron has organised the shirts and Mel and Chloe have dreamt up the cocktails. He wants to continue talking about them and Leo halts him. Leo wants to see how things work out before Aaron organises anything else.
Krista gets a text from Seb which she needs to reply to.
Harold's Café
Andrew is looking at a photo of someone in a hoodie (can't see face next to Sadie by a tree. Holly arrives and isn't feeling overly sore after the class this morning. She feels like a superhero after wrestling Andrew to the ground.
ANDREW: You better use your powers for good, not evil.
He wants to know what the matter is. Sadie is fine but she wants to talk to him about Max who has gone AWOL. That is unusual for Max to just read the texts. She wonders if Andrew can assist. Andrew explains that Max decided to go away as Byron is mad at him. He thinks Max is ok from what Holly has said. He suggests leaving it for a while longer.
Lassiter's Complex
Leo and Krista see each other and walk slowly towards each other.
LEO: Feels like we've been here before.
Krista agrees with this. Leo realises he can err as he's human, he apologises. She thanks him and understands about the letter. She needs his trust, he says he will trust her.
LEO: It was hanging over us.
Krista has told Seb she's not meeting up with him, Leo appreciates this. He realises she didn't find this easy. She wants to enjoy their hucks party and needs to find something to wear. They share a moment as they are being watched from a distance by Fallon. Aaron joins her and realises the hucks is going ahead. Fallon's phone rings her and needs to head off. The phonecall is from Seb.
Eirini Rising Office
Holly arrives.
ROXY: Nobody ordered bargain bin Roxy.
HOLLY: Can you not make this harder?
Roxy is going to say no to whatever Holly asks. She wants to know specifically when Karl and Susan are coming home but Holly can't be definite. Holly wants Roxy's help with Max.
HOLLY: I have a feeling he might be in some kind of trouble.
Andrew thinks Max is fine, but Holly isn't so sure. She wants someone to worry as well even if that person is Roxy! Roxy is willing to listen if Max is in danger.
Sonya Rebecchi Foundation
Leo and Krista are looking for outfits for the hucks night. Krista suggests dungarees but Leo isn't keen. He admits to not really feeling ‘in the mood'. He suggests spending time together instead of a big get together. Krista agrees but seems distracted. When she's feeling down, she cheers herself up by thinking about their wedding.
LEO: I wanna enjoy every moment of this with you.
Back Lane Bar
Fallon arrives and watches Seb doing shots with other people. She comes over to him and demands to know what is going on.
Outside Harold's Cafe
Aaron catches up with Taye and is looking for Fallon. Aaron wants her help with the hucks night. Taye hasn't seen her and offers to help look for her, Aaron will be ok. Taye is looking forward to it, he's never been to one of these events before. Aaron has been to a lot in the area.
TAYE: My mates are not the marrying type.
Aaron wants to know if Krista and Fallon are close, he can't work it out. Taye explains they didn't see each a lot when they were younger but are getting to know each other now. Taye will pass the message on if he sees Fallon. Aaron heads off. Taye rings Fallon and leaves, trying to locate her.
Back Lane Bar
Fallon thinks Seb didn't bother with rehab. Seb says he was there for a short period but didn't think it was necessary.
SEB: What I need is Krusty.
FALLON: She can't see you like this.
Seb points out that Krista is refusing to see him. He reminds Fallon that she was meant to convince Krista to see him. Fallon promises to do this but reminds him he needs to stop drinking. She thinks Krista might see him if she realises, he's sorted himself out. He realises she likes Leo, and she keeps liking Krista's boyfriends.
SEB: I'll have what she's having.
He points out that she went after Seb for that very reason. She pointedly tells him to ‘get his act together'. Otherwise, it will ruin things for them both. She leaves.
Eirini Rising Office
Roxy is worried as Max doesn't usually take more than 7 minutes to text back. He's even doing the same for food pictures. Roxy looks at Holly's phone and realises he keeps using the same emoji which is strange.
BOTH: He's a cowboy guy.
This has been happening before they located Sadie. Roxy thinks Max texting ‘going to ground' is not the text speak Max uses. They both realise the texts Max has sent aren't really from Max. Max has been out of contact for a few days.
HOLLY: Why would somebody pretend to be him… something really bad has happened?
Lassiter's Complex
It is now the hucks night. Nicolette is taking photos of various residents dressing up using props and posing for pictures. Aaron gets people in the mood for line dancing. Andrew makes a dance move.
SAMMY: Don't do that again.
ANDREW: I can't make any promises.
Cara thinks wearing double denim isn't for her. She likes denim overalls, Remi knows she likes her pockets. They go to dance.
Taye thinks Fallon didn't do the right thing in a bar and should have left straightaway. Aaron watches them as Fallon tells Taye she told Seb to sort himself out before he gets back in contact with Krista. Taye points out that Krista doesn't want to contact Seb.
FALLON: You don't know the situation like I do.
TAYE: You've been giving me a running commentary.
Aaron comes over to ask what's going on. Fallon tells him they were debating the 80s versus the 90s. Taye tells him they weren't alive then!
Krista and Leo arrive and get a big cheer. Aaron watches Taye and Fallon and looks thoughtful. Leo and Krista pose for pictures then Aaron joins them whilst country music plays. Then there is more dancing. Fallon does some breakdancing.
Terese brings over a drink to Leo that was ordered by Paul. Paul is sorry he can't be there and wants to fund the hucks night. Leo doesn't think Paul would wear double denim, but Terese thinks he would for Leo. Leo is glad Paul will be back for the wedding.
Andrew is pondering a mullet, but Sammy and Cara aren't keen.
Holly suggests that Andrew tries to find Max using geolocation. Terese wants to know what is going on. They tell her they're talking about cocktail recipes.
TERESE: Roxy, please don't burn the Complex down.
She doesn't think anyone would cope with it this time around. Roxy looks determined.
Krista appreciates Aaron organising the hucks night, he was happy to do it. Aaron has noticed that Taye and Fallon are getting on well. Krista is pleased about that, but Aaron is noncommittal. Krista tries to push it, but Aaron doesn't want to go into it now, but Krista insists.
AARON: Is Fallon really happy for you?
Krista thinks this is the case. She explains Fallon's wedding didn't work out but they've discussed it. Aaron doesn't look convinced and wanders off. Krista watches Taye and Fallon.
It is now later. Krista and Leo are walking towards the Lake as Seb watches them from a distance.
Andrew is looking at the messages. He agrees the messages seem to be different than usual but doesn't see anything wrong about it. Andrew explains Max got away as he was stressed out. Holly thinks he'd still keep in contact with his friends.
ANDREW: Maybe he doesn't feel safe.
HOLLY: You just admitted he could be in danger.
Andrew realises Holly is concerned but he can't follow up a trace of emojis. Holly tells him there's more to this. Holly tells him about Max being involved with dodgy people who took Sadie. Andrew admits he knew that. Andrew's contact has been in touch.
ANDREW: He said it's calm waters.
He thinks Holly should make a missing persons report if Max isn't in touch by the next day. Andrew heads off as Holly looks worried. She makes a call to Roxy asking for Shane Ramsay's number.
The Waterhole
Roxy agrees to send Shane's number and rings off. The guy who was watching Sadie and Holly creeps up on Roxy. She is surprised to see him.
LACHIE: I came to see you. Obviously.
Coming up on Neighbours
- Karl and Susan return
- Holly wants to tell Karl and Susan what's going on
- Shane isn't impressed with Andrew's detective skills
- Roxy admits to doing something stupid