Episode 4302

Australian Air Date: 24th October 2006

Rocco is found bruised and beaten. Brad fears Rocco’s connection with the gang could put Sally’s life in danger.

Extended Summary

Amanda shrieks in fright as the balaclava gang burst through the front door. Rapidly the guys disperse into the house to search for valuables as Amanda pleads with them not to hurt her. Rocco steals a glance at frightened Amanda – hating himself more and more for his actions. Johnny is yelling at the guys to hurry up as Amanda remains paralysed with fear. Suddenly, she spots her phone and in a few desperate attempts to reach it without being caught, she is relieved when she grabs it and secretly starts to text.

Peter is feeling worse for wear as Drew emerges from the bathroom dressed for a night out. Peter can see through his bravado but Drew isn’t ready to talk about his earlier run in with Amanda. He says goodbye and walks out the door when his phone beeps. Peter realises he’s left it behind but fails to catch up to him. Peter’s face hardens as he reads the message from Amanda asking Drew to go to her house. This is the final straw and Peter storms out of the house determined to give Amanda a piece of his mind! Back at the house, Johnny is yelling at the boys to hurry up but fires up even more when he realises Amanda has her phone. Rocco is nervous as the situation is rapidly getting out of control. The moment is interrupted by the arrival of Peter. Johnny urges her to get rid of him but Peter senses Amanda is hiding something and barges through the door way, only to be met by the gang on the other side. Johnny welcomes Peter to their party… the nightmare is only just beginning!

Amanda and Peter are shoved into the pantry as the boys gather up the last of the goods including some jewellery and bolt out the door, leaving Amanda and Peter locked inside. Peter starts to become agitated – he hasn’t had his pills. He rips into Amanda – clearly they’re in for a long night. Gradually, Peter starts to withdrawal from his pills and Amanda twigs what is going on. Peter rips into Amanda leaving her utterly devastated by his outburst. Meanwhile, Johnny is on a high as he rips off his balaclava but just when Rocco thinks it’s all over, Johnny insists Rocco must find a way to move in with Sally. Rocco’s heart sinks – no matter what he does, he can’t protect Sally from getting involved in this mess.

Back at home, Sally and Brad are discussing Rocco. Brad expresses his concerns and believes Rocco might be back in the gang. Brad opens up that his reservations stem from an incident he experienced when helping a kid at his old school. Much to Sally’s shock, Brad reveals a scar which was the result of an injury he sustained from his dealings with the gang and he doesn’t want Sally getting hurt. Soon after, Rocco arrives and off the back of Johnny’s threat, he asks Sally if he can move in. Sally is apologetic but insists it’s probably not the best idea. Rocco leaves and Sally is left to wonder if she’s made the right decision not helping him. Rocco reports back to Johnny who comes up with a plan B to make Sally feel sorry for him… Rocco fills with dread… what’s coming next?

Morning arrives and Amanda and Peter are still trapped but they are now much more civil with each other. Suddenly, they hear Dan and Drew’s voice yelling out to them. Having discovered Amanda’s message from the previous night, he and Dan are there to talk to her. They can see the door ajar and race inside to find Peter and Amanda yelling out. Dan and Drew race to the pantry and are shocked to find Amanda and Peter in their predicament – what’s going on?