Episode 6196

Extended Summary

Roo asks Marilyn if she’s spoken to Jett yet about his decision to go to military school, but Marilyn has been putting it off. When Jett turns up at the diner to talk to Marilyn she’s listening to a voicemail from John – there’s someone talking in the background of the message. After Roo & Marilyn listen carefully, they can tell it’s Ricky and that she’s in labour. Denny overhears and immediately rushes off to the hospital. John later turns up and forces Marilyn to talk to Jett, acting as mediator and giving each of them a turn to speak. Marilyn brings up the two children she’s lost before and tells Jett that she’s never been happier than she is now, having him and John as her family. This raw honesty from Marilyn makes Jett have doubts. He goes looking for Mr Stewart to talk but finds Roo instead. He assures Roo that the last thing he wants is to hurt Marilyn and John but this is something he really wants. Roo says she can’t tell him what to do but he should realise that it’s not just about what he’s willing to sacrifice, he’ll be asking his family to make sacrifices too. Jett goes home and tells John & Marilyn that he’s decided not to join the army. They’re so relieved over his decision but Jett is hiding his disappointment.

Ricky’s having contractions so she goes to the share house to find someone to help her, but there’s no one around. She’s having trouble standing, then her water breaks. Ricky gets her bags and goes outside, where John is on the phone. He rushes over to see if she’s alright and she immediately tells him to take her to the hospital. John starts to drive her and after a short delay from a flat tyre, he manages to get her there where Nate is waiting. Denny soon arrives to take over from John just as Ash calls her to find out if she knows where Ricky is. Ash & Kyle rush to the hosptial and while Kyle goes in to see Ricky, Ash & Denny make awkward small talk. Ricky’s scared and angry to be doing this alone, without Brax – he should be here. Kyle reassures her that Brax isn’t her only family and that Kyle and all her friends are here to support her, she can’t get rid of them. Ricky decides to ask Kyle to stay in the room with her.

Meanwhile Brax is disappointed that Ricky is a no show for their scheduled visit today. He’s completely unaware that Ricky is in labour and he’s soon to become a father.

Kyle pops out to the corridor to update Ash & Denny. He tells them how Ricky’s really missing Brax’s presence and mentions how stuff like this really puts things into perspective. Kyle can’t help but bring up the unfinished business between Ash & Denny. He knows that they still like each other and they never would have broken up if it wasn’t for him. Denny warns this is not the time to discuss this but Kyle insists it’s the perfect time, then leaves the two of them alone to head back in to Ricky. Ricky starts to push, the baby’s coming. Kyle is right beside her, encouraging her, while Nate delivers the baby. Finally the baby has arrived! The boy is healthy and crying. The nurse goes out to give Ash & Denny the good news and they share a close moment.