Episode 3980

Extended Summary

Hayley’s stunned by Scott’s proposal and asks if it has anything to do with Kim. Scott insists it doesn’t but Hayley’s not entirely convinced. She needs time to think… Meanwhile, Callan asks if Ric knows anything about his car being broken into. Ric says he doesn’t, but Callan suspects differently. He asks Ric if Matilda’s out of hospital yet and Ric bites – he doesn’t want Callan going near her! Callan smirks, realising the perfect way to get back at him…

Beth’s not happy that Matilda put herself in danger with this Callan boy… Matilda says it wasn’t Callan – she did what she did because she wanted to. Beth starts to get very upset by Matilda’s attitude and tells her she’s going to be grounded for quite some time! Matilda’s outraged… As soon as Beth heads off, Callan comes in and tries to charm Matilda back onside. He wants to see her again and asks if she wants to come to party tonight? Matilda can’t – she isn’t being released from hospital until the morning. Callan tells her he thinks this could be the start of something amazing… Matilda’ melts.

Callan comes back to pick Matilda up. Her nerves are getting the better of her – she knows they’re going to be sprung but Callan assures her it’s going to be an awesome night. Callan stares at her and touches her shoulder. Matilda succumbs and they sneak out of the hospital together.

Hayley has thought about Scott’s proposal. She loves the fact he loves her so much to do this, but she can’t help but feel the proposal is an attempt by Scott to not lose her – and it’s unnecessary because she’s not going anywhere. Scott can’t deny it anymore and Hayley becomes frustrated – they can’t keep having this same fight over and over again. When’s he going to understand that she loves him – not Kim…?

At the party, Callan slips Rohypnol into Matilda’s drink and says cheers as Matilda starts drinking it. Callan smiles – his plan is underway… Meanwhile, Beth discovers Matilda missing from her hospital bed.

Hayley tells Scott she feels like she’s bashing her head against a brick wall and she’s getting fed up. Scott wants to know what she’s trying to say. Hayley’s not sure – maybe they should take a break or something? Scott stunned – he wasn’t expecting this, but before he can respond Alf interrupts – it’s Beth, and she wants to know if Scott has seen Matilda?

Alf asks Ric if he has any idea where Matilda could be. Ric nods. Alf, Martha and Ric arrive at Dale’s party. Ric heads inside and sees Callan with Matilda on the couch, starting to get physical with her. Ric rushes over, he knows Callan has given her something. Callan goads and Ric’s anger gets the better of him and he starts to beat Callan relentlessly. Matilda, all dizzy and woozy, starts to stumble off. Alf and Martha rush over and gets Ric off Callan! Callan’s in a pretty bad way. Ric looks around – where’s Matilda? She’s gone… Matilda stumbles down the road, disorientated and dizzy from the Rohypnol. She falls and gets back onto her feet. A car pulls up alongside side her – a shadowy figure winds down the window and asks Matilda – You okay, love?

Beth’s frantic as they search along the road side looking for her. How could Matilda be so stupid! It’s anger and fear from Beth as Hayley and Scott do their best to reassure her. Hayley spots something on the road up ahead. Beth finds Matilda’s bag. Everything is still inside – but there’s no sign of Matilda. Where could she be!?