As Brad grieves the loss of Emily, everyone is shocked by his sudden decision to leave the Bay. Robbie and Tasha announce Ella’s christening, and Alf confronts Macca about his relationship with Cassie.
Extended Summary
Brad is clutching Emily’s hand as the ambulance officers tend to her. He kisses her hand one last time, not wanting to let go, as her body is taken away. Brad is completely blank-faced – he knows she has gone to a better place but he is still in shock. Sally and Rachel are waiting at the hospital. Both are in tears as they moves over to Brad as he arrives. Brad finds comfort in their embrace but is not shedding any tears. Brad talks of peaceful Emily’s last moments were. He moves into Emily room, to gather up her belongings and once he is alone, tears stream down his cheek as he mourns for loss of his beautiful wife. Back at home, Sally, Rachel and Kim listen on as Brad reminisces about the good times with Emily. Brad decides to head out for a walk. The others comment on how well they think he’s coping but unbeknownst to them, Brad is struggling to make a difficult decision. He returns and thanks them all for their support – he couldn’t have got through it without them but he has decided to leave the Bay! Sally, Kim and especially Rachel are absolutely stunned by the sudden decision. Brad explains that by living there he will be reminded of Emily’s illness and the memories are too intense. Emily was more content knowing Brad had family and friends around him, so he agreed to move to the Bay but it was not his intention to ever stay. Nothing the others can say will change his mind and he moves off, leaving the others concerned he’s making a mistake.
Brad is sitting at the cliff top where Emily passed away, when Sally tentatively approaches. Sally mentions she understands why Brad has made the decision then hands over the letter Emily left for him, urging him to read it before he makes any decisions. Sally moves off, leaving Brad to hesitantly open the letter. In true Emily fashion, she expresses her thoughts that by now Brad has probably decided to leave the Bay to escape the memories. She predicts he feels he wants to stay but can’t because it’s too painful. Brad is overwhelmed, as he smiles wistfully – for even in her death, Emily is looking over him.
Cassie is talking to Ric on her mobile as Alf listens on, clocking the awkwardness of their conversation. Once Cassie finishes the call, Alf begins to question how the dinner party was and mentions how happy he is that Macca has found another woman. After all, it was everyone’s concern that Cassie might think about going back to him. Cassie becomes increasingly flustered and makes a quick excuse to leave. Alf is left even more curious. Macca finds Cassie up on the cliff top, deep in thought. Cassie is on edge and doesn’t want to be seen with him. She is sure Alf has his suspicions. Macca tries to reassure her there’s nothing to worry about but Cassie insists she can’t handle lying anymore and rushes off.
Colleen is busily cleaning Amanda’s house. She’s driving Amanda batty and much to Amanda’s relief, there is a knock at the door. Amanda welcomes Macca in and they moves off to another room- but Colleen is just around the corner listening to their every word. Macca confides in Amanda he is having an affair with Cassie. Amanda listens as Macca insists he can’t change is feelings despite her having a boyfriend. Amanda advises then he should stick with it. Colleen’s eyes light up, although she hasn’t heard mention of fact Macca is talking about Cassie, she is shocked Macca is seeing a woman who’s already spoken for!
Cassie enters the Diner, still lost in thought. There is a hive of activity following the announcement Robbie and Tasha are having a christening for baby Ella. As everyone gushes over the baby, Cassie moves over to join in. A random comment is made about Cassie and Ric being great parents one day. Cassie is mortified and her guilt becomes even stronger. Meanwhile, Colleen has popped round to visit Alf, or more importantly, to relay the gossip she’s just overheard about Macca’s new girlfriend. Alf’s ears prick up when Colleen mentions this new woman of his is actually spoken for! Colleen insists that Macca always was a dirty rotten scoundrel but Alf is concerned – his suspicions about Cassie and Macca are growing stronger.
Alf tracks down Macca at the beach and charges into interrogation mode. Macca is taken aback by the 20 questions but Alf is on a mission to get to the bottom of it all. Whilst Macca pretends to be oblivious, Alf insists he didn’t come down in the last shower and suggests that he and Cassie are seeing each other behind Ric’s back! Knowing he’s just been busted – Macca prepares for the worst as Alf demands to know what the flamin’ hell is going on!!