Seasons & episodes

With the news about Paul being held in remand still fresh on everyones minds, a sympathetic Steph arrives to check in on the Willis girls and to drop off a casserole. But shes shocked when Piper takes out her grief and anger on her, smashing the casserole dish and declaring her belief that Steph was involved in the explosion at Lassiters.

Nate returns to his job at The Waterhole, and admits to Sheila that hes worried about Aaron. But he no longer feels its his place to reach out to him. Sheila can see Nate still has feelings for his ex, and urges him to be there as a friend for now. Realising how hard Aarons taken his job loss, Nate approaches Sonya, hoping to convince her to re-hire Aaron as her assistant.

Having just confessed to killing Tom Quill, Aaron clams up again, not wanting to drag Nate into his mess. But Nate desperately wants to help Aaron and convinces him to tell him what happened. Finally swayed, Aaron admits that just before the explosion, he encountered Tom in the underground car park of the hotel.

Lauren keeps the truth about Neds break-in at Pam and Dougs house from Brad. Ned is grateful, determined to prove himself to his family before he reveals his dark past. But when Brad notices the ongoing strain between Ned and Pam, Lauren gently urges Ned to open up.

Terese remains distraught over the appearance of Paul at Joshs funeral, and seeks an outlet for her grief, first confronting Steph over her decision to pay his bail and then Paul himself. Despite Pauls insistence on his innocence, Terese refuses to believe him.

Karl reports what he thinks was Sarahs indecent proposal to a horrified Susan. Susan takes Sarah to task, and wont listen when Sarah tries to explain its all a big misunderstanding. Sarah tries to hold Susan in the conversation, and in a bid to get away, Susan closes her car door accidentally catching Sarahs hand.

Amy vents to Tyler that Kyle only offered to sell her the yard cheap to make himself feel better about leaving. She doesn’t want to let him off the hook. Nor does she want anything she hasn’t earned. Tyler helps her realise she deserves a break. Amy decides to stay in Erinsborough and make the yard her own and ‘The Handywoman’ is born.

Weighed down by the audit hanging over her head, Sonya is in the thick of searching for receipts, assets, tax returns and other financial information - but shes not as organised as Toadie and bemoans her chaotic non-existent filing system to Steph.

Its ANZAC Day, and Aaron has accompanied Nate to the Dawn Service, and then onto The Waterhole for the traditional two-up competition. The boys take comfort in each other, not realising theyre being watched by a mysterious POV. However, things take a worrying turn when Aaron receives a threatening text from a mysterious number I know what you did to Tom Quill.

Susan apologises to Sarah, who is gracious. It becomes clear to Susan during the discussion that Sarah is holding something back, and she talks to Karl about it, picking holes in all of Sarahs justifications for coming to Erinsborough when her time left is so limited.

Piper is shattered by Tylers confession, mainly because hes been sitting on the truth for so long, and even if he does prove to be innocent, Piper isnt sure that shell be able to forgive him. Mark is also irate about Tyler not coming forward sooner, but diligently sets about investigating the claim.

Following the Citizen of the Year Awards ceremony, Lauren starts to suspect Ned is responsible for sending the humiliating drone footage to Sonya. She confronts him, and he admits it, revealing he was hurt that Brad has photos and mementos of all his other kids, and none of him.

Nate reveals that he texted Julie Quill to test if she was the mystery texter but its not her. However, whoever it is has demanded ten grand to be placed in the old well that afternoon. Aaron is freaked, and Nate tries to comfort him with a kiss. In his vulnerable state, Aaron allows it, and it leads to more.

Sarahs on edge as she awaits the arrival of her son, Angus. She reveals to Karl and Susan that she hasnt told Angus that his stay is anything more than a holiday or that she has cancer, a fact that greatly worries Karl and Susan. When Sarah learns her recent round of chemo has been unsuccessful, she decides to not have further treatment.

When Sarah leaves Angus to hang out with Ben once more, they fight over the money Angus took from Ben and has since started to spend. Susan and Karl become aware all is not well between the boys. Ben admits Angus is a pain in the neck and wants nothing more to do with him, jeopardising Sarahs plans.

Sarah has warned Karl and Susan that Angus could go off the rails when she leaves, but they reassure her she needs to continue her cancer treatment and Munich is her best shot. Theyll be able to handle Angus. But when Angus finds out the news he grows angry, feeling once more abandoned by his mother.

Arriving home in the wake of lashing out at bully Alison Gore, Sheila is facing the dawning reality of what shes done. Made all the more pointed by Xanthes mortification and finally drilled home when Mark calls to inform Sheila that Alisons mother, Jackie, intends to pursue legal action.

Paige and John are excited to finally meet someone who knew John prior to the explosion but their excitement is short lived as they learn little new information. But Paige is not going to give up easily. Paige jumps on the idea that John is a fan of the Geelong Cats and the Cunningham Pier.

Paige accompanies John to Geelong, hoping to help him recover his memories of his past. While walking on the beach, John tells Paige that he has thought about his past, both good and bad. At Harolds caf, Piper interrupts her interview with Sonya to apologize to Ned for her behavior and they agree to do the interview again.

Piper and Tyler inform Brad about the discrepancies they discovered in Neds story about the day of the Lassiters disaster. Brads dubiousnot believing Neds bitterness towards him could run that deepuntil Lauren reveals Ned was the one who broadcast the embarrassing images at the Citizen of the Year awards.

The tension continues to simmer between Ben and Angus over the stolen money. Aware that all is not well if not the reason why Susan asks Ben to look out for Angus on his first day at Erinsborough High. Piper sees Bens unhappy, and he shares that Angus stole his share of Tom Quills money.

John is rattled by Dustin running off at the sight of Mark, and despite Paige reassuring him that it doesnt mean hes in trouble with the law, John isnt convinced. Mark adds fuel to the fire, also suspecting there is something dodgy going on. When Paige discovers Dustins cut off all contact, Johns forced to re-evaluate who he is and whether staying in Erinsborough is for the best.

On learning that Paul wants Aaron to help clear his name, Aarons sceptical. Pauls already been charged - this is way outside Aarons capacity as a brand manager. Paul clarifies hes been tried and convicted by public opinion and wants a platform to present his case, which is exactly what Aaron can provide.

Toadies not happy when Sonyas long lost uncle Walter appears, wanting to see Sonya. Toadie suspects hes been on a bender, and wants him gone before Sonya gets home from her conference. While Walters off getting cleaned up, Steph demands to know whats going on. Toadie fills her in.