Episode 530

Australian Air Date: 4th May 1990
UK Air Date: 6th March 1991
Writer: Sharyn Rosenberg
Director: Michael Ailwood

Viv receives a letter from her troubled sister. Emma is forced to choose between Ailsa and Bridget.

Extended Summary

Bridget organises a day with Emma in the city, she is annoying Ailsa. Marilyn nags Adam about the mess in the house. Ben and Carly are going ahead with the wedding but Steven thinks it’s too soon; Viv invites him on a picnic. Carly wants Alf to give her away in Tom’s place. Bridget and Ailsa fall out over Emma. Ailsa goes to see Pippa who is going through Tom’s clothes, she tells Ailsa that she dreamt he was still alive. Steven tells Viv about his fight with Carly and talks about Tom. Marilyn wants to make toffee for the Fletchers. Pippa worries that Steven and Sally may want to leave now they have no Father. Ailsa tells her about her problems with Bridget and Emma. Steven thanks Viv for taking him out on a picnic. Adam and Matt ruin Marilyn’s toffee, she goes mad. Viv gets a letter from her sister and she and Steven decide to try and help her. Matt, Adam and Marilyn get toffee all over the kitchen floor. Viv’s sister has run away. Ailsa is worried about losing Emma, she and her Mum have had a great time in the city and she has decided to go home with her.

Melanie Foster, 2000

Guest Cast

BRIDGET JACKSON (PAULA DUNCAN)