Previously on Neighbours
- Nicolette tells David she's determined to repay the money to Marco's family
- Nicolette announces Ricardo is coming to see her
- Roxy dresses up as a nun to remind Kyle what's he's missing
- Sheila is sure she and Clive can be a couple, Clive tells her it isn't possible
- Sheila arrives at No.32 distressed and heads into the garden where Clive is waiting for Jane
No.32 Backyard
Sheila notes a deckchair is broken, Jane blames it on slipping on a mango! Clive bobs out of the Doug Out but bobs down again. Sheila tells Jane there's no hope for herself and Clive, Jane sympathises. Sheila was convinced it would happen. Clive wouldn't consider the possibility and was very neutral. Jane wants to head over to No.26 to talk this over as the others will be back soon. Sheila isn't keen on this idea as she had set up the house to bring Clive back!
SHEILA: I feel like such a fool.
Sheila wants to stay and Jane agrees as she exchanges glances with Clive.
The Waterhole
Nicolette laments how long it will take to pay back the money. She turns down Aaron's offer of a drink as she's meeting Ricardo in the morning, she needs a good sleep. Aaron is impressed she's facing up to her responsibilities and Ricardo should note this.
NICOLETTE: I just want him to know that I'm all about doing the right thing from now on.
She hopes both Ricardo and David will be ok with that. Chloe offers to accompany Nicolette. Nicolette feels it's better to do this with just her and Ricardo. Nicolette now needs to find a job, Chloe suggests making a few calls. Nicolette reminds her they'll want to know why she left her last job and will need a referee! Aaron suggests something more local. Chloe knows of somewhere looking to take on someone but not sure if it will appeal to Nicolette. Nicolette is happy to try whatever it is.
No.32
Jane is offering tea to Sheila or suggests Sheila goes home. Sheila is upset that she won't be in love in the future, Jane isn't so sure.
SHEILA: How many interesting decent men like Clive have you met recently?
Jane tells her there will be other men but Sheila is just interested in Clive.
Nicolette and Chloe arrive home and offer sympathy when Sheila explains what's happened. Jane suggests an early night instead! Sheila pours out her woes. Clive tries to sneak past, sees it isn't possible and sneaks back out again.
Harold's Café
It's now the next day. Nicolette tells Dipi she is interested in the job being advertised. Dipi is hesitant as Nicolette explains she's worked in hospitality during her uni years. She's worked coffee machines and served tables. Dipi wants a more experienced person. Nicolette is happy to be brought up to speed. She liked looking after patients and she'd be looking after customers now.
DIPI: I need to trust the people working for me and I don't trust you.
NICOLETTE: Wow. Don't hold back.
Dipi knows what happened and Pierce had told Dipi what he was concerned about Nicolette. Nicolette thinks Dipi is one to talk about trust! Dipi tells Nicolette she isn't the right person for the job and asks her to leave the kitchen which they're now in.
No.26
Roxy only got a thumbs up for her nun video, Levi has just had a sausage pic from Kyle. Roxy got fed up of those pictures! Roxy ponders over the fact Kyle hasn't really texted her.
ROXY: Did you dress up as a nun and show him a few of 'your favourite things'?!
Levi hasn't but doesn't think Roxy should worry. Levi has no idea if Georgia was there and doesn't think Georgia is involved. Levi doesn't think Roxy should get worked up about Kyle and Georgia spending time together. Roxy thinks Kyle has forgotten about her.
Lassiter's Office
Nicolette arrives to see Chloe and tells her what happened.
CHLOE: That's a bit rich coming from Dipi.
NICOLETTE: It's practically what I said to her. Guess how that went down.
Nicolette was hoping to have a job lined up before she saw Ricardo but that's not happening now. Chloe thinks he'll be more understanding. Nicolette thinks Ricardo might not think she's serious about paying him back. Nicolette is convinced she can't sort this mess out and she's the only one to blame.
Harold's Café
Aaron offers to speak to Dipi, Chloe is grateful after what's happened between them. She will be there for support. Aaron asks Dipi to give Nicolette a go after all but Dipi isn't budging. Aaron explains that Nicolette is pregnant. Dipi congratulates them and thinks they'll be great at parenting. Aaron explains it would ease financial pressure if Nicolette didn't need to worry about money. Dipi understands but is still standing firm. Aaron reluctantly agrees
CHLOE: Nicolette's made mistakes. She's owning them and trying to make them right. For her to do that she needs people to give her a second chance. I think you might know how that feels.
Outside Erinsborough Hospital
Jane tells Clive that she wasn't feeling great when Sheila was there the night before! Jane is cautious after what happened and points out what happened after she reunited with Paul, Des and now Clive after many years. Jane thinks she wants to go back to her younger years when things were a lot easier! Relationships haven't gone well. Clive reminds her he isn't the same person as Des or Paul! He wants to give their relationship a try, he thinks they work as a couple. Clive understands Sheila's reaction but thinks Jane should prioritise herself and she seems willing to starting a relationship with him. They agree to give things a go.
Harold's Café
Nicolette arrives tentatively and Chloe reassures her things are ok. Chloe apologises for what happened before and admits to being out of order. Aaron shares the good news that Dipi has agreed to take Nicolette on. Dipi has agreed to a trial despite Nicolette's experience as it has been some time since she did that job. Nicolette thanks her and promises to prove her worth. She agrees to work hard and be punctual. Nicolette is happy to start whenever but has a meeting this morning. Dipi suggests she starts that afternoon.
Lassiter's Office
Chloe and Nicolette banter about her Nicolette's new job. Nicolette is grateful that Chloe went out of her comfort zone to speak to Dipi. Nicolette borrows a calculator to work out her repayment plan. Chloe suggests a spreadsheet to work it all out. Aaron looks worried as David texts to say he's taking on another shift tomorrow as well as tonight.
AARON: Starting to forget what he looks like.
Nicolette blames herself but Aaron doesn't. He wants her to focus on talking to Ricardo.
Outside The Waterhole
Sheila catches up with Jane and insists on having a coffee together. Sheila is grateful for Jane's help the night before! Jane is pleased about Nicolette's new job which surprises Sheila. Jane wants to thank Dipi with some flowers and Sheila wishes her all the best as well.
Roxy is planning her next video to send to Kyle as she and Levi approach Jane. She worries he won't be in touch but Levi reassures her. If Roxy is serious about harming Kyle over Georgia, Levi refuses to help her carry a beer stein! Roxy hopes Kyle isn't cheating. Levi heads off.
Jane wonders why Roxy is paranoid, Roxy admits Kyle hasn't done anything wrong. Jane thinks she might be making too big a deal out of it. Roxy explains what happened with Vance.
JANE: Good things don't come along very often. So when they do you should hold on tight. Don't sabotage things with baseless fears.
The Waterhole
Roxy is trying to get the coconuts to stay on but they keep falling off, she suggests bratwurst instead. Levi advises against it. Sheila thinks a selfie of her face would be better! Roxy is pleased to get a text from Kyle. She is sad to read that Bossy has died, Sheila is sympathetic. They are going to sort out the ceremony and a flight for Kyle to come home. Kyle tells Roxy he misses her in the text and has retained her video outfits! It keeps a smile on Kyle's face when nothing else will. Roxy realises she's been idiotic.
ROXY: I've been thinking about myself the whole time while Kyle is struggling through a sad time.
Jane arrives and is sad when she hears about Bossy. Roxy is determined to support Kyle when he returns. Sheila is determined to focus on Kyle rather than Clive.
Harold's Café
Nicolette chooses the table near the counter for her meeting as it's near the toilet if she needs it. Dipi encourages that as Nicolette will now be cleaning the toilets! Nicolette is grateful for the job.
DIPI: We've both done things we're not proud of.
Dipi admits she shouldn't have been swayed by Pierce's opinion. Dipi congratulates her on her pregnancy and hopes her new job eases the pressure.
A man arrives and Nicolette guesses he is Ricardo.
RICARDO: You must be the woman who stole money from my dead father.
NICOLETTE: And you must be the son who never visited his dead father.
Nicolette wants to start again and leads him to the table. Nicolette starts with an apology as Ricardo smiles at her.
Outside Erinsborough Hospital
Clive is apprehensive about Jane's answer. She's used to putting other's needs before her own and doesn't want to do that anymore. She dreads Sheila discovering the truth but wants to take a chance on their relationship. She wants to be discreet in public for Sheila's sake. Clive suggests they tell Sheila but Jane isn't keen. Clive thinks things will work out and Jane agrees. Jane thinks Sheila will move on after time progresses. Right now it would hurt Sheila a lot so Clive agrees to remain discreet.
Harold's Café
Nicolette shows Ricardo her payment plan, Ricardo thinks he'll be dead by the time he's paid back! Nicolette offers to work extra shifts or take on an extra job. She really wants to pay this off in whatever way even though she's not his No.1 fan! He's pleased to hear that.
The Waterhole
Aaron is wondering how Nicolette's meeting is going. Chloe is convinced Nicolette would have contacted them if it had turned into a disaster meeting. Chloe has hope and thinks given time David will be ok. Aaron isn't so sure and understands David's reasons. Aaron is worried about Nicolette's actions but thinks it wouldn't be right to tell David that. Aaron is in the middle of David and Nicolette
AARON: I want to believe Nicolette's no more drama vows. I really do. But I just ... don't know ... it's just words right now.
Chloe says that there is a lot at stake with this meeting. Aaron will be very relieved if Nicolette can get through the meeting and work things out.
Harold's Café
Nicolette tells Ricardo she starts working here this afternoon and offers to pay for this. He offers to accept that as the first payment.
RICARDO: We both want to sort this out quickly. I've got an idea that can help that along. See I'm in Melbourne a lot for business. It's kinda sad being in a hotel room being serviced by myself.
NICOLETTE: (tentatively) OK.
RICARDO: Hotel beds are cold aren't they? If you're willing to keep mine warm whenever I call I swear. (He has a twinkle in his eye.)
Coming up on Neighbours
- Ned models the new uniform Amy has designed
- Terese tells Amy that guests have complained
- Shane comments Yashvi and Dipi are getting on well
- Harlow is impressed with how hard Hendrix is working
- Hendrix is pleased with how much money he is set to make