After a conversation with Paul she lies to her editor to suppress Steph’s name from publication. But will her journalistic hoodwink land her in hot water?
Sunny finds solace through research. But it hits a raw nerve with Zeke who explodes when he sees what she is doing. Realising he’s gone too far, Zeke explains to Sunny that it’s a sensitive area for him because it’s exactly what he did after his father’s death and he ended up blaming himself. Meanwhile Sunny finds an unexpected ally in Karl. When Zeke comes to apologise to her she refuses to hear his explanation and says she doesn’t want to be around him, leaving the future of their relationship up in the air.
Meanwhile, Donna’s troubled by the fact that she’s the only one who hasn’t cried. As much as she tries she is unable to bring the tears and starts to fear there’s something seriously wrong with her.
Given a dressing down by her boss for attempting to protect Lucas, Elle blames him for nearly costing her her job. Lucas’ loyalties are tested again when the West Waratah Star publishes a new story on the net, implicating the garage. Despite Elle’s pleas that he think again, Lucas staunchly supports Steph, arguing he’s made a lot of selfish decisions in his life, but this isn’t going to be one of them. With Lucas’ reputation and livelihood at stake, Elle takes matters into her own hands.
Despite her optimism that Dan’s counselling sessions will help with her grief, they only serve to remind Donna that she’s not coping ‘properly’. In an attempt to help her friends find ways to let go, Sunny arranges a candlelit vigil. Will this provide the breakthrough Donna’s looking for? I
n the light of his run-in with Steph, Rebecca challenges Declan to find a way to deal with his anger. Declan’s anger ignites during a confrontation with Zeke over moving out of Steph’s house – but this time he walks away. He’s upset but Rebecca admits she’s proud of him for not letting his rage destroy him.
The West Waratah Star publishes a front page article blaming Steph for the accident. Guilty Elle can only watch in dismay as the storm she created leads to another mysterious attack on Steph’s house. Lucas instantly suspects her involvement and angrily denounces her actions. As the fallout begins to affect business at the garage, Lucas only re-doubles his support of Steph. Has Elle’s attempt to save her boyfriend pushed him into the arms of another woman?
Having spent the last week organising grief counselling for his students, Dan himself is not coping. Libby can see that something’s not quite right and she challenges Dan – who insists that everything is fine. But Libby finally makes him realise that he’d be a hypocrite to offer help to others and not accept it himself. Dan rings Dr. Levi to make an appointment.
Kate is sick and tired of being an adult before her time. During a session with Dan she realises she’s forgotten how to have fun. So she surprises Harry and Sophie by declaring the Ramsay house a “no-rules” zone. How long can the fun last?
After the latest attack on Steph’s home, Toadie makes it his mission to find the vandal and bring him to justice. When Toadie discovers paint on Harry’s shoes, he’s revealed as the culprit and gives Harry an hour to tell Kate and meet him at the police station. Harry tries to come clean to Kate – but given her new found confidence earned from working on the Deb ball – he can’t bring himself to rain on her parade. Left to make the decision on his own, will Harry rise to Toadie’s challenge and do the right thing?
Kate’s determination to have fun leads to her getting involved in the organising committee for the Deb ball – where she clashes with the formidable Queen Bee Amanda Fowler. Can Kate maintain her new fun outlook?
Susan calls a house meeting at the Kennedy’s. Has something gone wrong with the surrogacy?
Harry convinces Toadie not to turn him into the police, but Toadie’s adamant he must still face consequences. Kate’s furious at her brother for acting out again, while Toadie feels Harry should repay Steph with household chores. Harry vents his anger at the injustice of kids losing their mothers, but Steph makes him see things from her point of view by expressing her remorse.
When Declan returns to work, Rebecca and Paul babysit India. Paul struggles, but eventually finds he enjoys spending time with the baby. But when Declan returns home and sees Paul make a mistake, he lashes out. Rebecca makes Declan realise he’s being unreasonable and he apologises to Paul. The rift healed, they head out for dinner together as a family. But Declan’s anger re-surfaces when he sees Steph celebrating with Libby and he vows to sue for damages.
Karl’s annoying pregnant Susan with his over-protectiveness. When she realises it’s because he feels lost without a job, she unveils a plan to install him as the new Erinsborough News medical advice columnist.
27th July - 31st July
