Previously on Neighbours
- JJ helps Agnes delve into the Robinson/Ramsay family history
- JJ discovers that Madge and Agnes are related
- Holly agrees to go for a bite to eat with Max
- Chelsea is wary of Darcy looking at No.32
- Vera is taken to hospital with appendicitis
- Darcy picks up on Vera's symptoms but Darcy misses them
- Karl refuses to admit he is dependent on his painkillers
- Cara and Taye prove that Fallon isn't responsible for Seb's death
- Paul isn't impressed with Cara that Leo is no longer in the clear
No.30
Taye isn't impressed with how Paul treated Cara. They've just arrived home and Remi overhears them.
TAYE: All you did was tell the truth.
Cara wants to talk about something else and Remi finds out Fallon is innocent. Dex asks for help as Thomas has been sick on the changing table. Chelsea isn't impressed that Dex walked off. Dex explains that JJ is sorting out Thomas, but they need another onesie. Dex wants to use one that looks like a suit, but Chelsea says no.
CHELSEA: I'm saving it for a special occasion.
Dex goes to find another one. Remi wants to hear everything, but Cara wants to hold the naming day whilst the onesie still fits. She suggests the next day, Chelsea is surprised as it's not much notice for Paul and Terese. Cara isn't bothered about them turning up, Chelsea wants them there. Cara looks disappointed.
Ramsay Street
Darcy is preparing a speech into his dictaphone. Karl, Susan and Holly arrive. Susan is impressed with how Darcy looks. Darcy is meeting Doctor Lim today to talk about the Health Centre. He appreciates Karl helping, Karl hopes Dr Lim will invest in the Health Centre. Susan gets a message from Agnes's daughter and wants to chat.
Penthouse
Paul is complaining to Terese about what Cara has done. He realises Terese isn't commenting about this.
TERESE: Your anger is understandable but misplaced.
Terese is firm about this and points out that Cara isn't to blame. It wasn't right for Fallon to own up when she is innocent. Paul's priority is Leo. Cara worked out the truth, and the police did soon after. Paul knows that Leo is innocent. Terese promises to help clear Leo's name. Terese wants Paul to apologise to Cara. Paul looks resigned to this idea.
Harold's Store
Susan wonders if they're going about this the right way.
KARL: There's no precedent to this.
Susan thinks they need to consider that Eirini Rising seems to be a good place for Agnes to live. Karl gently reminds her that they need to think of Harold as well. Harold comes over to join them.
HAROLD: You saved me from debating which duck resembles Moira.
SUSAN: I'm not going to touch that.
HAROLD: I chose the one with the ruffled feathers.
KARL: A resemblance is only that.
Harold enquires why they wanted to talk to him. She wanted to see how things are going with Agnes. They chatted a few days ago. They know that Harold told Agnes about the Robinson and Ramsay family history. He wants to know what's going on.
SUSAN: It's about her living situation.
No.30
Cara is telling Remi about what happened with Paul. She was unprepared for it and didn't want to tell Chelsea what had happened.
There's a knock at the door; Remi answers the door to Paul. Cara tells him she's not interested in another argument. He tells her he's come to say sorry. He realises it was unfair to blame her when he was concerned about Leo. She coolly accepts the apology. He appreciates her looking into the corruption case at Lassiter's. He didn't know what was going on. He wants to promote her to Compliance Officer. She's not keen due to lack of time.
PAUL: You make the time.
He asks her to audit everything that's been going on at Lassiter's.
PAUL: I know I can trust you.
Harold's Café
Agnes is now sitting with Karl and Susan.
AGNES: I'm growing rather fond of this café.
KARL: Are you growing fond of Eirini Rising?
Agnes realises that her daughter, Jacqueline has been in touch. They know Agnes is about to sell her house. Agnes admits she hasn't had any luck finding a retirement home. Jacqueline knows that Agnes is put off Eirini Rising due to the Harold situation. She realises it might be awkward for him if she lives there as well. Harold apologises for coming over when he promised to wait outside. He wants to know what the outcome is. Susan tells Agnes that Harold is ok if she wants to move into Eirini Rising.
HAROLD: You mustn't let me stop you from coming into this wonderful community.
Agnes agrees. Everyone is pleased and they decide to celebrate. JJ arrives and Agnes decides to treat everyone to dessert and goes to choose.
Karl wants to check Harold is ok with everything. Harold has realised that Agnes is completely different from Madge in personality though she looks like her. Karl and Susan don't look completely convinced.
Agnes and JJ are discussing the fact that Harold doesn't know she's distantly related to Madge. She doesn't know how he will react.
The Waterhole
Karl has arrived to collect a takeaway. He spots Darcy and realises that Darcy doesn't seem to be celebrating. Darcy tells him Doctor Lim will be in touch, but Darcy's not convinced. Karl is happy to help Darcy with his pitch the next day as he's on reduced hours. Darcy appreciates it.
Chelsea arrives as Karl heads off. Darcy apologises for earlier. Chelsea is apologetic as well. They agree to start over. She definitely seems interested when he mentions he's a doctor. She accepts his offer of a drink. He looks at Thomas who is asleep in the pram.
No.30
Cara is wary of Paul's promotion offer and thinks she's being set up. Remi realises Cara won't be popular with the other staff if she takes this job. Remi thinks she should turn it down. Cara thinks it will make things worse with Paul. She feels she has to take the job, but they'll have to replan the party. Remi thinks they can get through the party as Paul will always be part of the family.
The Waterhole
CHELSEA: I have a lot of regrets and a lot to make up for.
DARCY: I hurt people badly.
Chelsea thinks they should try really hard to let people know that they've changed now. Darcy agrees and they toast their glasses.
Thomas starts crying, Chelsea admits over the last few days he has been unsettled. Darcy offers to give him a check- up and goes over to the pram. Paul arrives and is not impressed. Chelsea introduces them. Paul tells Chelsea to avoid medical advice or otherwise from Darcy. Darcy heads off without his drink.
CHELSEA: Was that necessary?
Paul wants to delay discussing it. Paul is happy to come to the naming party the next day, but Terese isn't so keen. Chelsea tells Terese she is welcome if she can make it.
Eirini Rising
Susan shows Agnes her new apartment which looks suspiciously like a hotel bedroom! Agnes is happy that she feels so welcomed. Agnes just has one question.
AGNES: How soon can I move in?
Agnes can move in when she's ready, but the paperwork will take about a fortnight. She puts a Modern Psychiatry magazine on the table. She hasn't practiced recently but she finds it a good way to make sure her brain keeps active. Susan would appreciate advice about some of the Erinsborough residents â€" including Karl! He is a strange mixture of A, B, C and D! Susan is bemused but agrees with her. They both chuckle over this.
Outside Harold's Café
Cara calls Holly over for her help. She tells Holly about her new role. Holly points out that Cara won't be very popular. Cara will still need Holly's help.
CARA: You always seem to be across the gossip.
Holly wants to keep being friends with the rest of the staff. Cara promises it won't go any further. Holly wants to know what she gets in return. Cara points out that Holly will impress Paul if she helps Cara out. Holly is in!
Eirini Rising
Agnes is measuring up the apartment. Harold walks past and she invites him in. She checks if he's ok with her moving in. He has agreed to it.
AGNES: Saying something and meaning it can be two different things.
He does think of Madge when he sees Agnes which isn't easy. Madge didn't get the chance to get as old as they have.
AGNES: It's rather an exclusive club.
He wonders what Madge would think of the world today. Madge said what she thought.
HAROLD: I know you are not the same person.
Madge finds it strange. Harold wonders how this happened. Agnes hasn't felt ready to share what she's found out. She's been secure who she is.
AGNES: I didn't want my identity to merge with someone else's.
She tells him she's related to the Ramsays and Robinsons. Harold is stunned!
Lassiter's Complex
Darcy comes over to Terese who is in a world of her own. He's got an idea connected to Eirini Rising and Karl's reduced hours. Terese points out that it's not permanent.
DARCY: I was wondering if you'd consider taking me on.
He was thinking of a job share, and the residents have confidence in him after Vera was ill. He's just suggesting it till Karl can come back full- time. Terese looks uncomfortable She says she likes the idea but doesn't think it will work that well.
Eirini Rising
Harold is trying to get his head around how Agnes is related to Madge. Agnes made the connection after finding Agnes who was her great grandmother. She hasn't been living far from Erinsborough.
HAROLD: If only Madge was here to hear this story.
AGNES: My William would get a kick out of it too.
Susan is walking past, and she smiles as she listens to them. It is 12 years since William passed away. She has one daughter who moved last year with her husband interstate. Agnes understands as it was for work opportunities.
AGNES: The last thing you want is to become a burden.
It would help Jacqueline to see her mother settled at Eirini Rising. Harold tells Agnes about Sky. He moved her as he didn't want to be a burden either. They know there's wonderful people here in Erinsborough. She taps him on the head as she goes to make tea. Harold looks startled at this.
No.30
The place is set up for Thomas's naming party. Paul is cooing over Thomas and his outfit.
CHELSEA: He's a man of refinement and class.
Chelsea apologises for making it last minute and Terese wasn't able to make it. Paul tells her that Terese will try her best to get there later.
Chelsea goes to get something as Cara comes over. She tells Paul that she's working on her new role already. She's found out that the staff are taking the premium linen from Lassiter's. She will find out how many are missing from the audit.
Chelsea comes back with a gift for Paul. He is surprised as it's Thomas's day. She says she bought it on impulse when she was buying decorations. It's a bow tie that matches the one on Thomas's outfit. Paul is happy with the gift as Cara watches them coo over Thomas.
Ramsay Street
Darcy is talking to himself and practicing his pitch. Karl and Susan arrive home. Karl isn't happy with Darcy that he suggested taking half of Karl's job without checking with him first. He thought it would help and it would help his pitch if he was a practicing doctor.
SUSAN: A way to practice and take practice off you.
Karl is calmer but still isn't thrilled that Darcy didn't check with him first. Darcy tells him that he wanted to check if Terese was ok with it. He realises that he went about it the wrong way. Susan is pleased he realises this and suggests they talk more inside. Susan heads inside.
Darcy offers Karl some natural supplements to help him as well as the painkillers. Darcy heads inside and Karl throws the supplements in the outside bin. He takes some of his secret painkillers out of his pocket and tips them into the bin.
No.30
The party is still going on. Taye, JJ and Dex suggest that Thomas could be a YouTube star, dermatologist, rocket scientist or a F1 driver.
Chelsea taps the glass to get everyone's attention. Thomas's full name is Thomas Matthew Murphy after Cara and her grandfathers.
CHELSEA: Both were men of great character, kindness and strength.
Chelsea thinks that Thomas shares those qualities. Paul toasts Thomas and everyone raises their glasses.
PAUL: I just want him healthy and happy.
Paul wants to see how he develops as he grows up. He knows it's corny and JJ agrees! Terese arrives as Chelsea straightens Paul's bowtie. She hands Thomas to Paul for a picture of the three of them together. Terese looks horrified and leaves.
Coming up on Neighbours
- Wendy admits she and Andrew are struggling to reconnect
- Andrew says the police are focusing on Seb's court case
- Cara wants to know who else is being investigated
- Someone confronts Remi thinking she took photos of them