UK Air Date: 22nd December 2005
Writer: Kelly Lefever
Director: Geoffrey Nottage
Cat No: HAW5-129
More favourites return as Summer Bay gears up for Alf’s 60th birthday bash. Beth is stunned by the news of Robbie and Tasha’s marriage. Blake tries to make amends with Sophie. Sally is blown away by Pippa’s big announcement.
Extended Summary
Still reeling from Pippa’s news, Sally says there’s no way they can accept the caravan park as a gift. Pippa makes a heartfelt speech about what it means to her and asks Sally to think about it.
Alf’s grumpy having only received a couple of token ‘happy birthdays’ – it seems to him that everyone took his ‘no fuss’ requests a little too seriously.
Blake tries again to be caring towards Sophie, but she’s not interested. He goes to Fisher for advice – How can he make her see that he won’t make the same mistake again?
Robbie and Tasha realise that Beth doesn’t take their ‘marriage’ seriously. They take her aside and try again to explain they want to set up their own house. Beth’s shocked! Now she can see they’re really serious and she’s troubled.
Everyone is helping set up the party at the Summer Bay House – inflating balloons, getting boxes of streamers out etc. Morag arrives from the airport with Celia, rolling her eyes about the journey they have just shared. Amidst the hellos and introductions, a grumpy Alf arrives. Hearing his voice at the door, everyone panics and has to quickly hide as Sally heads him off. Alf’s so caught up in his own woes about his birthday celebrations (or lack of), he doesn’t even notice the cover up for the party. Phew …
Tasha tracks Beth down and is open and honest about why they want to do this. They love each other and it’s time to start their lives together. Tasha says her support on this is important to them. Beth remains quiet as she takes Tasha’s words on board.
Duncan arrives at Summer Bay House, he’s here to really make an effort and show Alf he’s changed – but he knows it’s not going to be easy. He starts off by apologising to people he’s hurt.
Sophie reveals to Pippa the lengths Blake has gone to in an attempt to win her back, but she still can’t bring herself to trust him again. Pippa understands she’s protecting herself but asks her if she wants to live her life in fear? Sophie’s left with food for thought.
Beth comes back and offers a compromise. Why don’t they live in Robbie’s room for a while? Robbie and Tasha discuss the pros and cons of living under Beth’s roof as a couple and agree to take her up on the offer. However, they make it clear that they want to live their own life – just as if they had their own place.
Streamers and balloons are up; the table is laden with food and everyone is ready for Alf’s big surprise. Ric and Martha arrive at the Diner apartment to collect Alf, but he’s not there. Ric finds a note on the table –he’s gone fishing! In other words, he could be anywhere… A search party is quickly arranged with everyone forming into pairs. Blake and Sophie are the only pair left – they have no choice but to search together… Everyone heads off – the search for Alf is on!
Blake and Sophie head up the beach and their reminiscing makes Sophie smile for the first time. She’s starting to thaw and Blake’s pleased to see it! They find Alf walking along the beach and without giving too much away tell him to come back with them. Back at the Summer Bay House, the excitement is building. They take their positions. Sophie and Blake lead Alf into the house, as everyone leaps out – surprise!
Guest Cast
PIPPA ROSS (DEBRA LAWRANCE)
DONALD FISHER (NORMAN COBURN)
LANCE SMART (PETER VROOM)
CELIA STEWART (FIONA SPENCE)
MORAG BELLINGHAM (CORNELIA FRANCES)
DUNCAN STEWART (BRENDAN MCKENSEY)
SOPHIE SIMPSON (REBEKAH ELMALOGLOU)
BLAKE DEAN (LES HILL)
CHLOE RICHARDS (KRISTY WRIGHT)
