Episode 6228

Extended Summary

At the surf club, Billie approaches Nate and Kat and apologises for everything that happened last week, hoping they can all move on. The two of them are reluctant but agree to get past it. Has Billie convinced them? They all turn up at Jett’s farewell and Billie says she can leave, but Nate & Kat insist it’s fine. Billie gets chatting with Chris and it seems like they’re hitting it off. Chris asks her on a date but Billie politely declines, saying she’s been a bit of a mess lately and they would be better off as friends. Kat and Nate observe the interaction and think maybe Billie has changed. Meanwhile, Matt turns up at Jett’s farewell party where Leah pulls him aside and checks how his tutoring with Ms. King went. He admits he’s learn a thing or two about anatomy. Maddy then asks Matt if he’s ready for the blind date tonight. He tries every way he can think of to get out of it but Maddy isn’t having it.

As Jett, John & Marilyn return home after the party, Jett gives Marilyn a present. He gives her a purse with a framed picture inside of her, John & Jett. He expresses his gratitude for all she’s done for him. They hug, both sad this time has come. Jett heads out the back where John is, with his present, but Jett insists John doesn’t touch it until after he leaves. John starts rattling off life advice for Jett but Jett stops him, John’s already taught Jett everything he needs to knows.

Later at Angelo’s, Matt turns up late to the double date and Maddy’s annoyed. He introduces himself to Sandra, his date, but she points out they already know each other. Things go downhill from there. Maddy and Oscar try to salvage the conversation but Matt and Sandra have nothing in common. Matt apologises to Sandra and makes a hasty exit. Over at the diner, Charlotte is taking some time out when Leah arrives and asks if she wants some company. She thanks Charlotte for tutoring Matt, mentioning he seemed very pleased when she saw him after. Charlotte, knowing the real reason, admits she thinks Matt is actually quite a sensitive soul.

The next morning, looking out to sea, Jett is reflecting as Alf walks up. Jett is glad he’s caught him before leaving. He admits to Mr. Stewart that he’s a big part of why he’s leaving for boarding school. After the trip to the war memorial and learning about Alf’s sacrifices for his country, Jett was inspired. Alf admits that kids like Jett have restored his faith in young people; he’s proud to have watched Jett grow up. He wishes Jett well as he says goodbye. Jett then takes a moment on the memorial bench for Gina Palmer, his foster mother. He reminisces and says out loud how much he still misses her, and that he hopes she’s proud of him. Later at the bus stop, Jett finally makes his departure, saying his last goodbye to John & Marilyn. As he does, he calls Marilyn “mum”. As the bus pulls away, Marilyn is inconsolable. Back at home, John opens the present that Jett left for him. It turns out to be a joke gift but never the less, John begins to tear up and it’s Marilyn’s turn to be the strong one.

Maddy turns up at Matt’s to grill him about the bombed date last night. You were such a tool! They argue over the lack of compatibility between the two and Matt blurts out that maybe he’s just into someone else! Maddy wants to know who? Matt mumbles it’s complicated and ends the conversation, leaving Maddy curious. Matt’s riding his longboard to school when he passes Ms. King. He stops to chat and Charlotte asks about his date. Matt says he couldn’t stop thinking about someone else – then pulls out a flower for Charlotte. She recoils, asking what he’s doing. She says he doesn’t understand the situation then hurries off. Further behind them, Maddy has witnessed the exchange.

Billie is working at the gym as Chris works out. There’s friendly banter back and forth as Chris jokes about the appeal of his muscles. Nate walks in for a session, which Billie clocks. As Chris finishes up, Billie invites him to get a juice with her after her shift. Chris says not to blame him if he tries to push past the friend zone, making it clear he’s into her. She laughs it off then asks him to meet her downstairs in 45 minutes.

At school, Maddy approaches Matt when no one is around. She jokes to Matt that she knows he has a crush on Ms. King. He tries to get her off his back, but she won’t let up, continuing to tease him. Matt gets irritated and sharply tells her she knows nothing about it. Maddy’s taken aback by his attitude, quickly asking if anything has actually happened between them. She pushes until Matt blurts out…they slept together. Maddy can’t believe it, immediately saying how wrong that is. Matt doesn’t want to hear it and storms off. Later, Matt finds Charlotte alone and apologises for offering the flower, he knows that was stupid. But Matt states he doesn’t want this to be over. Charlotte quietly admits… neither does she. Matt asks how they do this? She says they have to be smart about it, and no one can find out. Matt is so high with anticipation he ignores his earlier conversation with Maddy. Charlotte and Matt seal their agreement with a kiss.

Back at the gym, Nate has finished his work out and is heading to leave. Him and Billie are the only two left in the gym. Billie stops him to say thanks again, for being so understanding. He says it was big of her to apologise. She walks closer to him, saying he’s such a gentleman. He’s stern, unsure what she’s doing. She cups Nate’s cheek then rips her nails down his face and scratches him. What are you doing?! Billie starts screaming and ripping her own clothes, while Nate stands there, having no idea what’s happening. Billie keeps screaming “stop!” until Chris runs in, having heard from downstairs. Billie says Nate attacked her…