Lucas lashes out at Drew. The Summer Bay lads bare all for a good cause. Sally’s concerns for Martha grow stronger.
Extended Summary
Cam is forthright in introducing himself to Sally and Brad as Martha’s boyfriend. Cam turns on the charm but Sally has her reservations. Later, Sally tells Brad that she’s worried that Martha’s moving into a relationship too soon after what happened with Ash but she stops herself before saying too much. When Brad questions her, Sally finally tells him about Martha’s abortion.
Brad later offers Martha an expression of concern but when he goes too far she questions him and he lets slip that he knows about the abortion. This leads to an argument between Sally and Martha, how could Sally have betrayed her trust like that? Martha heads back to the Club and begins drinking heavily. In no time, she’s up on the bar dancing around. Cam watches on – he has Martha right where he wants her. Tony is concerned by Lucas’ mood since his break-up with Belle. Keen to get him out of the house, Tony calls on Ric’s help. Ric takes Lucas to the Diner where they find Cassie and Matilda discussing ways to get funding for the help-line. Colleen suggests they make a calendar.
After further discussion they decide on a calendar featuring nude males – much to Colleen’s horror. Ric, Lucas and a few of the other local lads get roped in as models.
Cassie gets on the phone to find a photographer- the only one that will do it for free can only do it one hour from now. Everyone frantically prepares for the shoot. Then as time is running out, the photographer calls and explains he can’t make it after all. Ric reminds Cassie that Belle has a great camera – maybe she can do it. Lucas assures them everything will be alright and despite everyone’s concern they call Belle. Belle hesitates, not wanting to go near Lucas and upset him, but Drew is quick to say yes on her behalf.
The calendar shoot kicks off – but the tension between Lucas and Belle is evident. He can no longer stand watching Belle and Drew as they cosy up together. An argument ensues and Drew steps in to defend Belle. Lucas loses it and punches Drew, sending the camera smashing to the ground. Clearly, Lucas is not dealing with things as well as he’d have everyone believe.