Seasons & episodes

Having asked God for a sign, a devastated Jack struggles to reconcile what Father Vincents passing means. When Paige shows up to offer him some comfort, Jack opens up about his grief. Drawing on her own experience after losing her brother and grandfather, Paige is able to offer Jack some perspective, telling him that Father Vincents legacy lives on inside Jack.

Amy is horrified when she learns that, in a vengeful tactic against Terese, Paul has initiated an expose story of Ryans lingerie cleaning service that is due to hit the front page of the West Waratah Star. Forced to admit to him her involvement, she begs him to stop the story from going ahead Jimmy can never know. Paul agrees and begs the editor, Penny, to pulp the story.

Paige and Tyler rush to hide the evidence of their wild party before Brad and Lauren arrive home. But once that bullet is dodged, they face a more serious predicament should they tell Piper that they hooked up. When Tyler bumps into Piper, she makes a huge effort to be more mature, apologising for calling the police.

Terese is in a spin following Pauls promise to fire her once hes successful in repurchasing Lassiters. The ramifications are huge not only will she lose her job, but shell have no way to pay her huge mortgage. But Madison suggests her fate isnt sealed she could put in a bid for Lassiters herself. Sure shed need investors and a loan, but so would Paul.

After seeking reassurance from Sonya that Ellys social media photos are not appropriate, Steph borrows her car to sound out Mark is he okay with this. Mark points out he didnt have a say in the photos and suspects its merely Ellys way of getting back at her ex. Stephs still not happy and Marks puzzled by her apparent jealousy. Isnt she being hypocritical.

Mark launches an investigation into the attacks on Sonyas car and Toadies office and the most likely culprit is Clive West. But when he questions Sonya and Toadie, they realise there is the possibility of two people out there with a vendetta. However, Aaron is still convinced it is Clive and publicly names and shames him in order to track him down, which infuriates Mark.

Paige wakes after being knocked out by Dustin and insists shes fine. However Jacks overcome with concern a sign he clearly still loves her. Protective Brad lashes out at him for bringing boxing to their Program. While the boys argue, a fed-up Paige takes herself to the hospital.

Having been dumped in a skip by Archie and his mates, Charlie bangs and screams trying to attract attention. As Paige and Tyler kiss in the garage, they hear the banging coming from outside. Paige is nervous they may be discovered, but Tyler dismisses her concerns and silences her with another kiss.

Toadie remains worried about Sonyas welfare after the threats around the bike lanes vote, but Sonya is determined to stand up to the bullying and go ahead with the plan. The Council votes in favour of the lanes. The Rebecchis reconcile in the calm after the storm, reaffirming their love and heading out for a night to celebrate.

Toadie and Sonya are off to inspect the bike lane construction site, while Steph takes a still-recovering Charlie for a restorative ride. Little do they know that a dangerous snake lurks in the shadows of the Rebecchi house.

Elly is rushed to hospital after being bitten by the tiger snake that was threatening Nell. Hearing her symptoms, Karl is worried its clear the snake released its venom into her, which could be fatal. To complicate matters further, after routine tests, Karl discovers that Elly is pregnant.

Everyones gearing up for Brad and Tereses divorce party, including Piper whos planning revenge on Paige and Tyler. Under the guise of wanting to repair their friendship, she approaches Tyler and implores him to come to the party. Convinced she has no idea of his second tryst with Paige, Tyler agrees.

Brad waits for Laurens response and is devastated when she says no. She explains that she loves him but doesnt want to get married again. An upset Brad takes off while Lauren goes to sleep. She dreams of Matt, her dead husband, and discovers the picture of her and Brad has been knocked over.

Taken by surprise by Neds return, Lauren is anxious to make sure he doesnt rock the boat when she and Brad are still out of kilter about the wedding proposal. While Brad is watching sport at Toadies house and being urged to up his game and re-propose properly Lauren hears Neds story about feeling lonely and outcast.

Brad struggles to deal with the news that Lauren kept Neds return from him. Once he also learns that she dreamt about Matt after he proposed to her, old insecurities crowd in on Brad, and he abandons his plan to propose again. Ned plays the unexpected role of matchmaker, assuring Brad that he has no more feelings for Lauren, and the two of them can work this out.

Trapped in the shed by the snake, Xanthe calls out for help, tries to free herself, but it only serves to antagonise the reptile, forcing her to clam up. Afraid for her life, she also knows that every second that ticks by keeps her from her date with Ben. Cut off in the dank, dark place, shes alone.

Terese reveals to Madison that she has the rundown for the shareholders meeting at Robinsons this afternoon which she received from an anonymous source Gary. Of course, it wont do her any good unless she can be at the meeting But given Dougs shares in the motel were willed to Matilda and Amber is now entitled to attend, as her daughters proxy.

After Jack wakes up to find his fist bloodied, he struggles to remember what happened the night before. Recalling only that he saw Paige and Tyler kissing passionately, Jack worries that he injured his hand by beating up Tyler. Ashamed, Jack turns to Amy for help. She tracks down Tyler and Paige, relieved to see that Tyler is unharmed.

Steph arrives home to discover Charlie is awol. She fears hes gone hunting for the snakes he believes Clive is hiding, and blames Mark for not keeping an eye on him. They rush off to find Charlie, unaware Clive already has him cornered. Paranoid, Clive is convinced the boys been sent to spy on him by Sonya and Mark.

When Paige learns Amy is going to listen to Jack preach, she cant resist going along to hear him for herself. When Amy spots her, she advises Paige against it, as her presence might throw Jack off. Paige compromises by listening at the door, and she finds Jacks homily about love both inspiring and moving especially the part where he confesses to having experienced love recently.

Witnessing Marks natural parenting skills, Steph realises he would love nothing more than having a baby, and shes rattled. She confesses her fears to Sonya, that despite wanting to give Mark a child, shes worried about the health implications.

The occupants of Number Thirty are spooked once again when an unaddressed card arrives with a threatening message. Sonya is certain that Clive is behind it, and when its revealed that hes recently been released from jail, her assumption seems to be correct.

Susan learns that Xanthe has accused Cooper Knights of crossing the line when they were alone together in the hotel room doing their project. Susan fears Xanthes accusation will have repercussions for the school. Cooper is a model student and sporting star with a perfect record to date.

Gary, unable to explain his whereabouts at the time Cooper was assaulted, becomes the prime suspect. Xanthe believes in her fathers innocence but shes terrified hell be sent back to jail because of his past form and lack of alibi .