UK Air Date: 20th December 2005
Writer: Alison Nisselle
Director: Geoffrey Nottage
Cat No: HAW5-127
Tensions abound as Leah and Dan’s wedding reception unfolds in truly dramatic fashion. Amanda’s deception is exposed. The tensions between Peter and his parents come to an explosive head. Hayley struggles under the weight of her confused feelings for Kim.
Extended Summary
The Surf Club is set up beautifully for the reception. As MC, Alf introduces everyone as they sit down. Leah and Dan take their seats and share a kiss, as the laughter and fun commences…
Things are clearly awkward between Hayley and Scott, but Hayley takes his arm and smiles – this is Dan and Leah’s day and they’re both going to put their own problems aside for the time being and concentrate on the task at hand. Scott smiles, happily taking Hayley’s arm.
Noelene tells Peter she’s sorry they’ve lost this much time – Peter has every right to follow his own life. She starts to cry; Peter awkwardly holds her. Noelene comments that she doesn’t think they’ll have much luck convincing Kevin to let the agro go though. Peter confronts Kevin, who accuses him of family disloyalty and lack of integrity (sleeping with Amanda). But Peter knows it’s about more than that, they’ve had a difficult father-son relationship since Peter was a kid… It blows up into an argument, which soon gets the attention of the entire room. Embarrassed, the men stop. Dan corners Kevin and gives him a few firm, home truths about carrying a grudge and needing to grow up. Kevin is left with food for thought… Tentative and awkward, Kevin offers Peter a beer (a peace offering). Peter is reluctant at first – a beer isn’t going to fix things, but Kevin pleads – please, he’s trying here. Peter reluctantly takes it and there’s a long silence. Kevin begins a tentative conversation – so…you’re mother says you’ve got a lady friend? The first steps to reconciliation…
Noelene overhears that Peter thinks Amanda was trying to muck up the wedding and she’s furious – the catfight is on! Dan and Leah send Amanda packing with a quiet warning to leave them alone permanently. Amanda moves off, shame faced…
Dan and Leah insist there’s no way Amanda’s going to ruin their day and much dancing and fun continues. Alf gets on the microphone, reporting it’s time for the garter and bouquet throwing. They’re thrown simultaneously. Hayley catches the bouquet; Scott catches the garter. They share a smile… Dan asks Alf for the microphone and commences to sing a song for Leah. Leah melts as Dan gives a beautiful rendition of a sweet love song. At the end, Leah has been so moved that she’s crying. Leah – I love you… Dan – I love you too. Dan carries Leah over the threshold. Fun and laughter as the newly married couple share a loving, tender kiss…
Hayley goes outside to get some fresh air when Kim joins her. As they’re chatting, the baby kicks again. Hayley jokes that the baby only kicks when the two of them are together and out of the laughter, eye contact is made and held again…
Meanwhile, Alf tells Scott perhaps he should let romance lead the way and tell Hayley how he really feels. Scott decides to do just that and heads out to see Hayley kissing Kim. He takes it in for a moment then moves off, failing to see Hayley back off from the kiss. Confused, she takes off. Kim calls after her, but she doesn’t stop…
Guest Cast
CHLOE RICHARDS (KRISTY WRIGHT)
THEO POULOS (SILVIO OFRIA)
CHRIS POULOS (ALEX BLIAS)
HELEN POULOS (PETA TOPPANO)
DIMITRI POULOS (SALVATORE COCO)
PETER BAKER (NICHOLAS BISHOP)
NOELENE BAKER (KRIS MCQUADE)
AMANDA VALE (HOLLY BRISLEY)
CASSANDRA POULOS (UNCREDITED)
KEVIN BAKER (KEVIN HARRINGTON)
