UK Air Date: 21st December 2005
Writer: Sarah Walker
Director: Geoffrey Nottage
Cat No: HAW5-128
Pippa, Fisher, Sophie and Blake return to Summer Bay. Hayley ignores her heart to make a life changing decision. Robbie and Tasha are determined to keep their marriage a secret. Pippa has some stunning news for Sally.
Extended Summary
There’s chaos in Summer Bay House, as everyone rushes around preparing for Alf’s surprise party. Ric, Cassie and Martha are abuzz and Sally is playing mum to them all. The fun and lightness is interrupted by a voice at the door: ‘Some things never change’. Sally turns to see – Pippa!
Kim tracks Hayley down on the beach and asks her if she knows how she feels about him, but Hayley can only say she’s confused. Kim reckons with her health at stake and a baby on the way, what they need in their lives right now is some calm and consistency – as friends they have that.
Scott tells Beth despite the feelings he had all through the reception, seeing Kim kiss Hayley has made him realise, that although he still loves Hayley, it’s really over between them. Beth’s supportive – it’s time to put it behind them and move on. Robbie and Tasha arrive home after their camping trip and their closeness is not lost on Beth and Matilda.
Hayley confesses her confusion to Sally – she does have feelings for Kim, but she also still has at the back of her mind that she and Scott might get back together. Sally thinks she needs to get an answer to that question before she can know anything… Meanwhile, Scott reveals to Kim that he saw the kiss. Kim expects Scott to react badly but Scott isn’t angry, he just wants them to be happy.
Despite a few near misses, Alf has no idea about the party. Fisher and Sophie arrive. Sophie gives a brief overview of the Blake situation – he’s embraced fatherhood, but they aren’t together – how could she trust him again after he deserted her when she was pregnant? When he arrives, everyone is happy to see Blake, but Sophie stands back. We see him trying really hard, but Sophie heads back into the kitchen – emotionally shut down towards him. Blake watches her go, disappointed. He hates things being this way…
Hayley tries to subtly find out what may lie in the future for her and Scott… but Scott, oblivious to this and thinking he’s doing the right thing, reassures her that he’s moved on and is happy for her to have a future with Kim – they are both going to be great parents. Hayley’s thoughtful when she meets up with Kim. Kim wonders if, now that Scott is out of the equation, she wants to hang out and see where things go? Hayley nods. Kim’s clearly happy and oblivious to Hayley’s sadness – she’s moving on because she has to, but we know a part of her heart will always be with Scott.
Beth asks Robbie if there’s anything he wants to tell her? She can see his relationship with Tasha has moved to the next level. Robbie, totally embarrassed, admits she’s right. Beth is cool with it and Robbie forces a smile, withholding the news of his commitment ceremony (marriage) to Tasha.
Later on, Matilda overhears Robbie and Tasha talking about being married. The secret is out!
Blake pleads with Sophie to drop her defences, but she wants to know what he expects from her – after what he did! Blake explains that was two years ago and he’s been trying to make it up ever since. Sophie, hesitates for a moment, but then regains her stance, telling him he may as well stop trying because she’ll never be able to get past what he did.
Pippa reveals she’s bought the Caravan Park and wants to give it to Sally and Flynn. Sally’s stunned!
Guest Cast
PIPPA ROSS (DEBRA LAWRANCE)
DONALD FISHER (NORMAN COBURN)
MORAG BELLINGHAM (CORNELIA FRANCES)
SOPHIE SIMPSON (REBEKAH ELMALOGLOU)
BLAKE DEAN (LES HILL)
PIPPA SAUNDERS (BOJANNA & TAMEKA MAIN)
Trivia
Sophie Simpson mentions that Mary Croft is still involved in David’s upbringing.