Home and Away 8483 13th May 2025
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00:00Closer each day, I'm in no way
00:06Mum? What are you doing here?
00:11You know, I haven't had a chance to chat to your mum properly yet.
00:13No time like the present. Also, she doesn't know about Abby's drug addiction.
00:17Good to know.
00:18One minute you're at uni, living in a share house,
00:20and the next thing I know, you've worked in with Levi
00:22and you're working at a board shop. What happened?
00:24Mum, hey, have you seen a maiden's ring?
00:26Yeah, Deb, it's so beautiful.
00:28It's lovely.
00:29But Abigail and I are just talking.
00:30No, no, we're done.
00:31No, wait. I've made a decision.
00:33Seeing that I've met all my other children's partners,
00:35I think it's only fair that I come to Summer Bay to meet Marley.
00:38Mum is threatening to come home with me
00:39and she will be ready with an interrogation.
00:41So, do you know what? It is clove red.
00:42Just please, get out of town.
00:44You did the right thing by that girl every step of the way.
00:47It's nice of you to say that, Deb, but I think I let her down.
00:49I guess it's out of your hands now.
00:51Maybe not.
00:52We're seem to think that she's going to bring Eliza home
00:54when she has finished her treatment.
00:56We can help her.
00:57That's not going to happen, Ruth.
00:58That's not fair.
00:59I'll tell you what's not fair.
01:00You putting everyone in danger
01:02because you refuse to see the problem.
01:04Now that I know what the problem...
01:05And as far as I'm concerned,
01:06you shouldn't be fostering at all.
01:08I cannot believe you just said that.
01:09I can't believe you just said that I'm not caring about you.
01:22It really isn't what to make money.
01:23Wally, it's me. Feel free to be busy tomorrow. Well, you know what, maybe just steer clear of the bay altogether.
01:46Mum is threatening to come home with me and she will be waiting for an interrogation, so you know what, it is code red, just please get out of town.
01:53Good afternoon.
01:58Everything alright?
02:01Abby's mum is visiting tomorrow.
02:04The thing with mothers-in-law is typically their bark is worse than their bite.
02:08That's not it.
02:09Well, what is it?
02:10Abby's asked me to stay away.
02:13Why?
02:14Your guess is as good as mine.
02:15I don't know what's worse, the fact that Theo won't come home or that he won't tell me himself.
02:24Any idea when he's being discharged?
02:27No.
02:28Well, love, with a bit of luck, he'll come to his senses by then.
02:32Hopefully.
02:33Yeah.
02:36Hey.
02:37Roo, hey, welcome back, love.
02:39Do you reckon you might fancy some dinner?
02:42Yeah, I don't know, maybe.
02:43What's wrong?
02:44What's happened?
02:45Is everything alright?
02:46Dad is driving me nuts and he's not listening to a word I say.
02:51Oh, Irene, I feel terrible.
02:53Why?
02:53Because I encouraged him to have a chat with her and now they've had a falling out.
02:57Oh, they'll be fine.
02:59They always have.
03:00Do you mind if I quickly just go and check if he's alright?
03:02Yeah, of course.
03:03Go for it.
03:04I'll see you, Roo.
03:08Where are you going?
03:09Where is she going?
03:10She's going to see your dad.
03:12You two had a blue, eh?
03:14Yeah, he wants me to stop fostering.
03:16And I'm guessing you're not ready to do that yet.
03:20When you care this much about something, you don't just give up.
03:28Hi.
03:30Mrs. Stewart?
03:34Huh.
03:35You were back early?
03:37I just saw Roo.
03:39Yeah, we, uh, we had words.
03:41I feel terrible.
03:42I mean, I feel like I pushed you into talking to her.
03:45Ah, don't be silly, Marilyn.
03:47I said what had to be said.
03:50I might have come on a bit strong.
03:52She needed to hear it.
03:55What did you say?
03:56I said that Eliza wasn't coming back.
04:00And that Roo needs to take a break from fostering.
04:03That can't have been easy.
04:06She'll come round eventually.
04:09I hope.
04:09Hey, Abby, call me back when you can.
04:16We need to talk.
04:17Okay?
04:18Right.
04:20She's probably busy with her mum.
04:21I just don't get it.
04:23And doesn't she think that I can handle a few questions?
04:26Who knows?
04:27But some mothers can be too inquisitive.
04:29More than any woman in my family, I highly doubt that.
04:33Maybe it's nerves.
04:35Has she ever introduced a partner before?
04:38I don't know.
04:38But she would have met Cash and Mackenzie at the engagement party today,
04:42so why can't she meet me?
04:44Engagement?
04:45Cash needed.
04:46Well, why didn't someone tell me?
04:48It only just happened.
04:50I wonder if they've thought about a celebration.
04:51JP, focus, please.
04:54Oh, yeah, yeah, sorry, you and Dingo.
04:56She's freaking out.
04:57I get it, but there's no need.
04:58Mums love me.
04:59Yeah, I'm sure they do.
05:00But, hey, listen to me.
05:02Maybe you should steer clear on this one,
05:03at least until you know what's going on.
05:06No.
05:06Yeah, actually, I'm going to show up tomorrow
05:09and introduce myself to Abby's mum.
05:12Are you sure?
05:13Yeah.
05:14I'm going to rock up all charming and sweet.
05:18We'll prove to Abby that she's got nothing to worry about.
05:21You're a good bloke, Marley.
05:22Thanks.
05:23I'm actually looking forward to it.
05:28Hey, wait, I want to hear about Cash and Eden.
05:30I don't know what time Rue got in last night
05:37and she was gone when I got up this morning.
05:39So you think she's avoiding us?
05:41That looks like it.
05:42How are these two going to sort anything out
05:44if they can't be in the same room together?
05:47Uh, excuse me for a minute.
05:50Hi.
05:51Thank you for meeting up.
05:53Oh, I was happy to.
05:53Your voicemail said you had some concerns about Theo.
05:56I just want to get an update on his progress.
05:59Okay.
06:00Uh, he's doing well.
06:01He should be discharged in the next few days or so,
06:04as far as I know.
06:05Really?
06:06Yeah, didn't Theo tell you?
06:08I thought the hospital wasn't able to discharge him
06:11if he had nowhere to go.
06:13Well, I presume he's coming home with you.
06:14Oh, not necessarily.
06:16Is this something you should be discussing with Theo?
06:19He banned me from visiting him.
06:22All right.
06:24Leah, I can't discuss his care with you if that's the case.
06:28I understand, but hypothetically speaking...
06:30Oh, I'm sorry.
06:31I actually can't say any more.
06:34I do have to keep moving, though.
06:40Hey, terrific news about Cash and Eden.
06:43Sure is.
06:45Undoubtedly, they'll be looking for a celebrant.
06:48Looks like I might have another wedding on my books.
06:50Well, that's assuming that they are skill.
06:55Surely they will.
06:56Maybe they don't want the fuss, love.
07:00If it were me, I'd be a lope.
07:03Fine by me.
07:04I'll go with them.
07:04Hey.
07:10Your dad hasn't been in this morning, love.
07:12If that's what you're worried about.
07:13Am I that obvious?
07:17I'd hope you two might have patched things up last night.
07:20No, we didn't.
07:22I just really don't want to see him at the moment.
07:25Well, darling, you've just had to say goodbye to Eliza.
07:28Things are bound to be tough for a while.
07:30Well, maybe just try and go easy on each other.
07:37I'll just have the usual to go.
07:38Thanks, Irene.
07:39Yeah, love.
07:40Of course.
07:40And this is the surf club, which is where Abby, Eden and I all work.
08:04Just upstairs there.
08:05Yeah, Buster's a bit of a tyrant.
08:06Ah, when I have to be.
08:07I can see why my kids all moved here.
08:10This is beautiful.
08:11Yeah, well, don't get any ideas, okay?
08:13Oh, there's my boy.
08:14Hey, Mum.
08:15How was the patient?
08:16Ah, nothing urgent.
08:18Maybe we should go upstairs and eat or even take a hike to the lighthouse.
08:21It's a pretty long hike.
08:23How about after food?
08:24Yeah.
08:25Good morning.
08:27You must be Deborah.
08:28I am, and you are?
08:30I'm Marley, Abigail's boyfriend.
08:33Marley.
08:34Just the person I wanted to see today.
08:36It's a pleasure to meet you.
08:38You too.
08:39Why don't I shout us all breakfast?
08:41Oh, no, Deb.
08:41It's on the house, naturally.
08:43Perfect, Mac.
08:44Marley, come eat with us.
08:45Let's get to know each other.
08:46You know what, Mum?
08:47I think Marley is really busy.
08:48I'd love to.
08:50Wait.
08:52Great.
08:53Let's go.
08:56Marley.
08:58What do you think you're doing?
09:00It's cool.
09:01I've got this.
09:02How can the hospital discharge him if he's got nowhere to stay?
09:14What, Levi couldn't tell you anything?
09:16Hospital policy, apparently.
09:18That makes sense.
09:20He's my nephew.
09:20I can't just stand around while he's homeless.
09:22No, of course not.
09:23Um, yeah.
09:28So you got my text?
09:30Because I'm, you know, I'm ready to talk now if you are.
09:34Yeah, we, uh, we need to sort this out.
09:38Did you design all these boards?
09:40Yep.
09:40Shaped them, too.
09:42Well, I've quite the talent, Marley.
09:43I can see why Abby's calling for you.
09:45Oh.
09:46Okay, why don't we go upstairs and grab a table?
09:48I can organise that.
09:49You guys take your time.
09:50I'll join you.
09:50Abby is hating them.
09:54I think I'll be fine.
09:55One seems to approve so far.
09:57Hmm.
09:57I'm sorry you couldn't make the engagement.
09:59Oh, no, I would have loved to have been there, but I have work to do.
10:03Well, if I didn't know any better, I'd say Abigail was trying to keep you on the right path.
10:07No, Abby wouldn't do something like that.
10:10Mm-mm.
10:11Hey, JP.
10:13Uh, this is John Barmer, Surf Club Manager.
10:16John, Deb.
10:18Oh, you must be Abby's mother.
10:21It's an honour and a pleasure.
10:22Nice to meet you.
10:24So you must have had fun working with these lovebirds, huh?
10:26Mother.
10:27No, no, no.
10:27They were highly professional the whole time.
10:29Don't you worry about that.
10:30Which is hardly surprising because Marley is a model tenant.
10:34Hard-working, reliable, kind-hearted.
10:36We're lucky to have you.
10:38Anyways, we should get upstairs because Max and Levi are waiting.
10:42Thanks, JP.
10:43After you, Deb.
10:44All right, come on, Mum.
10:45Let's go.
10:50What?
10:50What, is it too much?
10:52I called ahead and said a very important guest was coming.
10:54I mean, a regular table would have been fine.
10:56I know, but I just...
10:57I really need to be Deb's favourite.
10:59When you give her a grandchild, you will be.
11:01Mm.
11:01Okay.
11:04This is fancy.
11:05Welcome.
11:06Oh, thanks, Matt.
11:07I'm going to grab us some menus.
11:09Marley?
11:14What do you think that you're doing?
11:16I asked you to keep your pistons.
11:17Yeah.
11:18What was that about?
11:19Well, this is too much for me right now.
11:21We're getting along great.
11:23Yeah, I can see that.
11:23Then what's the problem?
11:26Marley, she treats me like a child.
11:28And she wants her every little detail about my life.
11:30Unavoidable.
11:30Especially when you're the baby of the family.
11:32No, it's more than that.
11:33It's because I'm a screw-up.
11:34You're not a screw-up.
11:39Everything okay?
11:41Yeah.
11:42All good.
11:43I really hope you're hungry.
11:44Starving.
11:50Hey, Theo, I heard you're being discharged soon.
11:54Can you just let me know when?
11:56Call me.
11:57You'll text.
11:59Just let me know, okay?
12:01All right, bye.
12:07Here we go.
12:08Thanks, Zoran.
12:10Look, you know when you said that I should give up fostering altogether,
12:13that really hurt me.
12:15Well, that wasn't my intention.
12:16Well, it made me feel like a failure, Dad.
12:18I don't think you're a failure, Ru.
12:20But I meant what I said.
12:22What happened with Eliza can never happen again.
12:25It would be different next time.
12:27I'm not convinced it would be.
12:31It's not about Eliza.
12:33Or any other kid you might want to help.
12:35It's about you.
12:38Look, it's wonderful that you care.
12:41But you cared so much with Eliza,
12:43you had no idea what was really going on with her.
12:45I understand what you're saying.
12:47I'm not sure you do.
12:48So how was working with Abby?
12:52Right?
12:53She's a hard worker.
12:54That's not a stickler for the rules so far.
12:56All right, well, give it a rest.
12:58Molly came to eat, not to get interrogated.
12:59I don't mind.
13:01I'm with Molly.
13:02There are times when this place is a million miles an hour.
13:04There are days I wouldn't cope without her.
13:05Well, it sounds like you landed on your feet, huh?
13:07Okay, Mum.
13:08You can dance it up.
13:09I hope so.
13:10What's so bad about me wanting to know about your life?
13:12I'm your mum.
13:12I care.
13:13No, I know.
13:14It's just a little much.
13:16Deb, I get you worried,
13:17but Abby is doing really well now.
13:21Now?
13:22Yeah.
13:23She's put her recovery first,
13:24and you should be really proud of her.
13:29Recovery from what?
13:34Abigail?
13:37Maybe this is a conversation for later.
13:40No, I think this is a conversation for right now.
13:46Um, I feel excuse us.
13:49I just need to have a private word with my children.
13:55Now, please.
14:07She didn't hate it, is she?
14:11She's about to.
14:25How could you keep this from me?
14:31What about Eden?
14:31Does she know about this?
14:34Mum, Abby has been clean for months, okay?
14:37And she's been going to counselling.
14:39It's really been helpful.
14:39You don't think I had a right to know?
14:43Abby had a right to privacy.
14:44She's not a new patient, Levi.
14:46Mum, stop.
14:47It is under control.
14:48Okay?
14:48Okay?
14:52Is this what was going on when you dropped her at my house?
14:55And why you freaked out when she took off?
15:01Yeah.
15:02And you still didn't think to tell me, Levi.
15:05Even when she had disappeared.
15:14Had I known that there was a problem, I could have helped.
15:17I don't want you to.
15:19Eden and Levi have helped me more than anyone.
15:22They got me clean.
15:24They kept me in counselling.
15:25They gave me somewhere to live.
15:26Maybe I would have done all of that.
15:28Yeah, but the point is I didn't want you to.
15:31Kate, it is not on.
15:32Eden or Levi, it's on me.
15:35I'm the one that took the drugs,
15:36and I'm the one that kept it a secret.
15:37I'm the one that kept it a secret.
15:58Hey.
15:59Hey.
16:01I thought about what you said.
16:03Really?
16:03And I'm not going to try and get Eliza back.
16:08Well, that's a good thing.
16:10Yeah.
16:11And I think you were right.
16:12You know, I do tend to get emotionally involved.
16:16But you see, I don't think that's a bad thing.
16:19Neither do I, most of the time.
16:22Bru, you...
16:22You just love to help people.
16:25And I admire that about you.
16:27Well, I'm really glad to hear you say that.
16:30You see, because I'm not going to give up on fostering.
16:32Well, I think I have too much to offer.
16:35I understand that.
16:37But my position hasn't changed.
16:40Neither has mine.
16:44Listen, I think this whole thing's been so intense, hasn't it?
16:48So I'm going to go and stay at Mum's for a bit.
16:51If I'm going to help other people, Dad, I have to help myself first.
16:54That's a really good idea.
16:56So we agree to disagree?
16:58Don't we always?
16:59Look, it could have been worse.
17:04How?
17:05Um, something happened with Kathy's mum.
17:07It all seemed to be going so well.
17:10How was I supposed to know it was the secret?
17:12What was the secret?
17:13Not now, John.
17:17What, did you know?
17:18Yes, Levi gave me the heads up.
17:20Great.
17:21So it was just me.
17:22I just assumed that her mum would have known.
17:26I know, of course you did.
17:27And that's completely understandable.
17:29Well, hey.
17:31Is Abby okay?
17:33She will be.
17:33She just has a lot to go through with mum right now.
17:37Should I go up there?
17:38I think the best thing to do, Marley,
17:40is just give them some space.
17:45I'll do it at work.
17:46Okay.
17:47Talk to you later.
17:47Okay.
17:48I've really messed things up, haven't I?
18:00Give my love to Martha.
18:01I will.
18:03Are you sure you're not leaving
18:04because of all these trouble with your dad?
18:06No, no, no.
18:06We're fine.
18:07We're fine.
18:07He just has to accept my decision.
18:09That's all.
18:09It's a big ask.
18:10Yeah.
18:11Well, you know,
18:12I know he thinks he's doing the right thing,
18:13but it's important to me.
18:15So I'm not going to give up.
18:16Anyway, I'll call you when I get there.
18:18I'll see you.
18:18Bye.
18:18Bye.
18:19Do you mind taking care of things here?
18:24Um, sure.
18:25Is there a problem?
18:26Not knowing anything about Theo
18:28is driving me nuts.
18:30Ruth's right.
18:31When it's this important,
18:32you don't give up.
18:33Love, please think carefully
18:34before you do anything.
18:34All I've been doing is thinking.
18:36I'm going to the hospital
18:37and I'm talking to Theo
18:39and nobody's stopping me.
18:40Everything's...
18:42Hey, how'd it go with your mum?
18:59It wasn't fun.
19:01Having to share all that stuff with her
19:02was really hot.
19:03She's really not happy
19:04that we kept it a secret.
19:05I am so sorry.
19:08Deb seemed upset
19:09because she didn't know
19:10what was going on in your life.
19:12Okay, so how I feel
19:13that that didn't matter to you?
19:14I mean, come on.
19:16Do you have any idea
19:17what you've done?
19:18I stuffed up.
19:20I assumed that she was worried
19:21because of your addiction.
19:22Okay, you know what?
19:23I don't care what you assumed, Amali.
19:25I asked you to keep your distance
19:26and you did the complete opposite.
19:28I know.
19:29I did it so that you
19:30could avoid a thousand questions
19:31but now you've just gone
19:32and thrown me under the bus.
19:33Why, how was I supposed to know
19:34that you hadn't told your mum this stuff?
19:40Where do we go from here?
19:44Well, I need to go and stay
19:45with my mum for a few days
19:46because I've really hurt her
19:48and I need to try and fix that.
19:50You know what?
19:51I need to actually prove to her
19:52that I am okay.
19:54What can I do?
19:55I think you've done enough.
19:58Leah, hey, what are you doing in here?
20:23Where's Theo?
20:25You know I can't tell you that.
20:26Well, he hasn't been discharged yet.
20:28His stuff's here,
20:28so is he going for a scan or...?
20:30We discussed this, remember?
20:31Oh, we'll just wait
20:32till he gets back.
20:34If Theo's asked not to see you,
20:35then you can't be in here.
20:37I'm his family.
20:38This isn't up for discussion.
20:40You have to leave.
20:43Make me.
20:45If you refuse to leave,
20:46I have to call hospital security.
20:48Go on then, do it.
20:50Are you really making me do this?
20:51I am not going anywhere.
21:10Hey.
21:10Hey.
21:11You know, when you cut our kiss short,
21:13I was really sad.
21:14Yeah?
21:14It's really hard to recreate moments like that.
21:17It's just a shame
21:18they couldn't have met
21:18under better circumstances.
21:20What do you mean?
21:21Because he'd been beaten up.
21:22That's what the whole security
21:23and everything was for,
21:24at least until the court case is over.
21:26Oh, what security?
21:28What court case?
21:29I will not allow you
21:31to be involved in this.
21:32You won't allow it.
21:33No, I mean it.
21:34Dana, you are not allowed
21:35to see Sonny anymore.
21:36No.
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