Episode 6234

Extended Summary

Maddy is still processing her talk with Charlotte. When she meets up with Matt, she tells him about what Charlotte said to her. Matt’s taken aback but wondering if Maddy’s blowing it out of proportion. Later when Matt meets up with Charlotte, he asks her. She denies that she threatened Maddy and Matt’s quick to believe her. Charlotte remains cold to Matt and he’s made to work hard to keep this thing going. Matt goes to Maddy and asks that she backs off; her knowledge of what’s going on is causing problems between him and Charlotte. Maddy is still unsure about Charlotte but sees how desperately Matt wants this, so she agrees to keep quiet. When Matt goes to tell Charlotte the good news, Charlotte pulls back from his embrace. She suggests maybe they quit while they’re ahead. Matt doesn’t get it but Charlotte’s firm that it’s time to end this. They were never going to last. Matt is visibly hurt and lashes out with harsh words so Charlotte throws him out. This hasn’t ended well.

Evie is still crashing at Leah & Zac’s, refusing to talk to Hannah, and Oscar has become their go-between. Oscar tells each of them he’s sick of it and it’s time they talk. Hannah invites Zac, Oscar & Evie over for lunch – an olive branch. The tension is palpable as Zac and Oscar work hard to get the girls talking. Hannah tries to convince Evie to come home but Evie won’t let up, hammering Hannah with insult after insult, taking no responsibility for the situation. Hannah pleads with Evie to give her a chance but Evie won’t. Hannah gets upset, saying she’s given up her life for Evie and Oscar and what thanks does she get? None! She blurts out that sometimes she wishes she never did. Oscar is hurt, asking if Hannah really means it. Hannah remains silent. This is the final straw for Evie so she leaves and Oscar follows, also shocked by the blow Hannah’s just delivered.

Josh is having lunch with Andy, gauging how he’s going post-break up. He surmises that Andy is still sleeping at the gym and avoiding going back to Hannah’s place for the rest of his stuff. Josh convinces him to get it over with, offering his help to collect Andy’s belongings. They both arrive at Hannah’s and she immediately wants to talk to Andy but he’s not interested. She feels like it’s wrong the way he’s leaving; they should at least say goodbye properly. Hannah’s clearly distraught but Andy remains calm, saying he hopes she finds whatever it is that he couldn’t give her. Andy leaves. Later at the beach, Charlotte runs into Andy and checks how he’s doing. He doesn’t remember that she’s the one that found him driving drunk after he broke up with Hannah. Andy opens up about the circumstances and Charlotte sympathises. Even though neither knows the full details of their respective relationship issues, they seem to bond.

Zac returns home to fill in Leah on what happened over lunch. He brings up with Leah that he thinks maybe they should ask Oscar & Evie to come live with them – like Leah suggested last week. Both agree they can cope, but wonder how it will affect Matt and VJ. Once the teens are all at the house, Leah & Zac break the news to Matt & VJ that the twins will be moving in. They decide to give Evie her own room and put the boys in together. This causes uproar with the boys and the teens soon start arguing. Leah & Zac look to each other – what have they gotten themselves into?

Roo is getting phone messages from a James Edmunds at both the Diner and at home. Irene and Alf grill her about who he is; Irene’s after gossip. Roo is tight lipped though. Hannah turns up at the Diner but she’s lost her appetite. Roo asks what’s wrong and she mentions not only is she dealing with a break up, but now Oscar & Evie are moving in with Zac & Leah. Roo offers her sympathies but Hannah admits she’s relieved. She’s been living her life for the twins for so long…maybe it’s time to live for herself; get her life back on track. Hannah feels guilty at the thought but Roo reassures her that you have to make yourself happy first, and it’s never too late to try something new. Roo later chats to Alf about her conversation with Hannah and how it’s got her thinking. Roo had so many plans when she was young and now look where she is – a million miles from where she wanted to be. Alf tries to buoy her but Roo isn’t down. If fact she’s got something in the works. She won’t reveal much to Alf but it seems she’s got new and exciting plans for herself.

Back at Zac & Leah’s, everyone is organising their bedding. VJ’s still complaining but they’re all light hearted about it. The twins check in with Zac that they’re really ok staying here. Zac reiterates that he & Leah want them here. He knows it’s a big change and Hannah’s struggling right now, but she really does love them. Oscar says maybe the change will be good for them…and Hannah. Leah runs off to Charlotte’s for their pre-arranged drinks date. The two women get talking about the twins moving in with Leah and all the chaos with teenage boys. As they’re chatting, Leah sees a man’s belt on the floor. She playfully quizzes Charlotte about whether she has a secret boyfriend but Charlotte brushes it off with a grin and hurries them both out the door.

Matt’s at Angelo’s working when Maddy comes in. He’s cold with her and Maddy thinks Matt’s still annoyed at her. She says he can be sure she won’t stand in his way anymore from being with Charlotte. Matt glumly reveals Charlotte dumped him. Maddy can’t hide her relief; Matt’s clearly hurting. Soon after, Charlotte and Leah are having their drinks at Angelo’s. Matt’s just returned from a delivery and can overhear Leah pushing Charlotte for details on her secret man. Charlotte tries to throw her off the scent but Leah’s not giving up. Matt begins to worry how Charlotte’s going to get out of this. All of a sudden Andy, who’s been at the bar listening in as well, stands and tells Leah to lay off Charlotte. The mystery man is him. Charlotte eyes Andy, surprised and thankful. Matt watches on, unsure what to make of this.