Previously on Neighbours
- Cara allows Felix to stay if he keeps away from JJ
- Remi realises that Cara wants another baby
- Cara tells JJ about the idea of another baby
- Terese looks at a box of wine bottles
- Moira reports her wine box as missing
- Andrew and Wendy go to counselling
- Andrew asks Parker for contacts of Wendy's uni friends
- Sadie finds Quinn waiting to meet Wendy
- Sadie is not impressed with Andrew
Harold's Café
Sadie isn't having any success contacting Wendy. She isn't impressed at him contacting Quinn. Andrew had only heard Wendy's side of the story, and he wanted to know more about what happened.
SADIE: I can't believe you don't trust her.
ANDREW: She hasn't given me much of a reason to lately.
Sadie is flabbergasted and reminds him about acting all cop and what happened at the siege. Andrew is convinced Wendy is having an emotional affair with Wendy. Sadie gets a text from Wendy. Wendy has decided to visit her parents and will phone them later. Andrew tells Sadie he will go the next day to sort this out.
No.28
It is the middle of the night and Holly is short of breath and upset. She gets the water bottle from the fridge but struggles pouring the water into the glass. Susan has woken up and is checking on Holly. Holly says she's fine and getting a drink. Susan goes back to bed and Holly quietly cries. She looks at a book on the coffee table.
Erinsborough Hospital
Remi has found a teddy that has been left behind, Stevie will put it in Lost Property. Remi is daydreaming, realises and apologises.
REMI: I was wondering if this is a sign from the universe.
Stevie looks confused, Remi admits Cara would like another baby. Cara has passed it off as a dream. Stevie wants to know if Remi thinks it could be a possibility. Remi said no at first as she's moved past those baby years.
REMI: I don't want to shut down something that's important to her.
Remi is feeling broody about it.
STEVIE: Teddy says you need to have another chat with your wife.
Harold's Café
Byron hoped the counselling would help. Sadie thought the same until he contacted Quinn. This has not helped anything they sorted out in counselling.
SADIE: It's a classic one step forward, nine steps back move.
Sadie wants to know how to work this out, Byron tells her she isn't able to do that, Andrew and Wendy need to sort things out.
Sadie feels she needs to do this so Andrew doesn't ruin things more.
SADIE: Then my family will fall apart. Yes, it is a me problem.
Byron kisses her hands to let her know he's there for her.
Ramsay Street
It's now the next day. Terese is walking down the middle of the street carrying a paper bag of empty bottles. She keeps looking behind her and then tries to find an empty recycling bin. She finds one outside No.34 and puts them in there. Susan greets her from across the street and notes she's made an early start. Terese explains she's putting the rubbish out. Susan has got clothes in her arms, it's Karl's brilliant idea. Susan offers to carpool, but Terese is meeting with the landscaper so not sure what time she's leaving. Susan asks if Terese has ideas in mind.
TERESE: I'm open to his suggestions.
Susan heads inside as Terese looks apprehensive.
No.30
Cara tells JJ that Dex is already at the library but offers to drop him at school. JJ accepts her offer. JJ goes to get his shoes. Cara and Remi comment the boys never seem to be fully ready! Remi brings up the baby dream, Cara brushes it off. Remi suggests having some fertility and egg count tests. Cara tentatively agrees.
CARA: Are we really considering this?
REMI: I think so.
JJ has got a text, he comes back and has decided to walk instead. Cara worries he overheard their chat, Remi doesn't think that was the case.
The Waterhole
Sadie is staring into space. She invites Andrew to join her when he arrives, but he needs to head off. She tells him she's arranged a phone call. Andrew sits down and Sadie starts the call to Wendy. Andrew asks Wendy if she's ok. They can hear Wendy's voice, she is ‘ok.'
SADIE: I think it's time to get you both on the same page.
Sadie realises Wendy is mad, Andrew is lost after what went on the day before. Andrew apologises to Wendy.
ANDREW: Calling Quinn is one of the stupidest decisions I've ever made.
Andrew realises he should have spoken to Wendy instead of Quinn and wants Wendy to return home. Sadie tells Andrew that the evening before she chatted to Wendy, and she needs to take time out. Wendy agrees with this and thinks she and Andrew need to do this.
ANDREW: You're not leaving me?
WENDY: No, I'm not leaving you. I'm not giving up on us. I love you, Andrew.
ANDREW: I love you too.
Wendy plans to spend more time with her parents. She thinks this time apart will help them both. Andrew agrees to do this instead of rushing to Clunes. Wendy tells Andrew and Sadie, she loves them.
Ramsay Street
Terese is still standing on the road looking at her house (we don't see the house). Cara arrives and realises Terese has got a project in mind, Terese agrees. She's thinking of doing some landscaping and plans to add a fence. The landscaper comes over and shows her some trends. This landscaping is low carbon and includes drought- tolerant plants. Cara thinks this sounds good. He offers to e- mail these options if she wants to think it over. He can start in the next couple of days. She bends over and takes a gasp of breath, she admits to not feeling brilliant. He agrees to e- mail the plans. Terese feels nauseous so is going to give work a miss.
Power Road/No.82 Tram
Nell is standing waiting, she spots JJ walking towards her. JJ spots Holly outside the Tram and hurries towards Nell. They hug, he's delighted to see her but is curious to know why she's here. Things are ok and things haven't fallen apart.
NELL: I just missed you.
JJ: I've really missed you too.
She rose early for school sport, and they chat about it. Felix spots them as Holly is yawning. Nell explains she saw a bus going to Melbourne and spontaneously got on the bus. Toadie doesn't realise Nell is in Erinsborough. JJ is impressed with the risk she's taking. Nell suggests they meet up at lunchtime. JJ decides to skip school. They head off for burgers as Felix watches them.
Green Somewhere
Nell is telling JJ that everyone has always known each other since Kindergarten. She's from the city and is the weird new girl. JJ is sympathetic. Hugo is enjoying things and is on the soccer team and is now a cool kid.
JJ: You're a little bit jealous… little brother's more popular than you. It sounds like your Dad's happy too.
NELL: It's exactly what he needed.
Nell has tried to be positive, so Toadie isn't aware how she feels. JJ is trying to convince his family to go to Colac for the day before the holidays begin. JJ thinks about just going by himself.
NELL: Everything just feels right when you're around.
JJ: I feel the same way.
Felix comes over and reminds them they're meant to be at school instead of here.
No.22
Terese is looking at books and landscaping ideas and drinking wine. There's a knock at the door so she hides the wine and bottle in a cupboard. She realises Remi is at the door and opens it. Remi came over to Terese as Cara told her Terese wasn't feeling well. Terese has a migraine. She hasn't got any migraine medication as they don't occur frequently. Remi offers to get some but Terese passes. Terese is terse as she didn't expect guests.
TERESE: Do you do house calls with everyone who's sick?
REMI: Only my friends.
Terese realises she's been out of line and apologises. She is in need of a rest, so Remi agrees to head off, the medication offer stands.
Green Somewhere
JJ is annoyed and reminds Felix that he isn't meant to be contacting him, his Mums wouldn't be impressed if they found out. Felix points out that Nell and JJ are meant to be at school
FELIX: I don't want you screwing up your education.
JJ: You don't get to show up in my life 17 years too late and tell me what to do.
Felix admits he shouldn't have done the things that are in the past. JJ repeats that Felix shouldn't be with JJ. Felix was concerned about JJ, but JJ is doubtful. Felix regrets involving JJ in the Eirini Rising job.
FELIX: I abused your trust.
JJ: Pay it back by leaving me alone.
Felix doesn't want JJ to repeat his mistakes by skipping school. Felix will tell Cara and Remi if JJ doesn't return to school. JJ points out that Toadie will find out about Nell. JJ promises not to repeat this, and Felix owes him a favour. Felix agrees but looks dubious about it. If this happens again, Felix won't keep quiet. JJ is nonchalant as Nell looks on.
FELIX: I don't want you screwing up like I did.
Coffee Hut
Nell and JJ have got a drink. Nell thinks that Felix will tell Cara and Remi, but JJ is confident they'll be fine as Felix seems to have matured since last time. Nell and JJ agree that he and Felix had their first proper chat. JJ thinks it's strange for Nell not to go to Ramsay Street, Nell agrees. Nell is keen to visit Terese but knows Terese would contact Toadie or feel forced to keep quiet.
NELL: I don't want to put her in that position.
JJ thinks Terese would be thrilled to see Nell and just warn her about skipping school. Nell has to go and get the bus.
JJ: Do you want me to walk you to the bus?
NELL: I might not get on it if you're there.
JJ: Maybe I should just come with you.
NELL: Wish you could.
They share a hug. JJ promises to visit her soon.
No.22
Terese is looking at landscaping plans and drinking wine. She tops up her glass and spills some. She rubs the stain with her foot. She makes her choices on the laptop. Reed grass, wattle tree, drought- tolerant, aloe vera. She lies down on the sofa to have a rest when there's a knock at the door. It's Susan calling Terese's name. Terese had texted Susan who wants to know how Terese is now. Susan has brought over some lunch. Terese has fallen asleep and doesn't answer so Susan leaves the lunch outside.
Harold's Café
Felix is just sitting down as Holly arrives. Holly had asked Felix to stop giving her advice about PTSD. She's tried exercises in the book he gave her, and they haven't helped. Holly realises it's her though and isn't able to concentrate.
HOLLY: Is there some sort of trick that I'm missing?
Felix explains that sometimes when the body is in panic mode, the person can struggle getting into the zone. He offers to help her, and she gratefully accepts. She isn't willing to try it there but will see him back at work and leaves.
Cara and Remi arrive and greet Felix. They're planning to meet JJ and Dex there. Remi thinks she went too far with helping Terese as she snapped. Cara knows Remi was meaning to be helpful. People can be like that when they're ill. Cara denies being the same but Remi scoffs!
REMI: Great at feeling sorry for yourself.
Remi tells Cara she's made handy connections through being on the Reproduction Clinic committee. They've got an appointment tonight and they both agree to it. Cara worries that she won't be fertile anymore.
REMI: Then we'll reassess our options.
JJ arrives and gives Felix an awkward smile. Cara and Remi keep chatting as JJ looks at Felix.
No.22
Terese has opened the fridge. She smells some leftovers but isn't happy with the state of them. She considers leftover pizza but puts it back. She spots wine in the fridge door and takes the bottle out. She gets a glass out of the cupboard. As she opens the bottle, Nell arrives and is surprised to see the wine. Terese is surprised to see Nell.
NELL: What's going on?
Coming up on Neighbours
- Remi thinks JJ wants to get to know Felix sooner rather than later
- Karl walks in on Felix helping Holly
- Nell talks to Terese about her drinking