Episode 6251

Extended Summary

Ricky and Phoebe are waiting by Kyle’s bedside when the doctor comes in. He doesn’t have any internal bleeding or organ damage from where he was stabbed but the doctor is concerned about the severe bruising to his brain as a result of the beating. If he doesn’t improve, he may die. Ricky and Phoebe are shocked.

At the Diner, Ash is updating Marilyn & Irene about the situation with Kyle. Irene sends her love and Marilyn offers for her and John to take Casey. But Ash insists he’s got it under control as he heads home with a screaming Casey. Meanwhile, Chris and Irene continue to discuss preparations for the topless waiter beach banquet. Hannah overhears and offers up some trestle tables she has at her house. Irene gives Chris the job of picking them up.

The next morning Ash is tired from taking care of Casey all night as Andy brings him a coffee. John and Marilyn arrive soon after him and again offer to take Casey. Ash insists he can handle it, even being a little sharp. John tells Ash that he’s doing a stellar job but really Marilyn is so keen to get her hands on Casey, she’s not going to let up until they take him for a while. Ash relents. Andy takes Ash for a surf and Ash is pretty quiet. Andy wonders is it’s just about Kyle. Ash tells him Phoebe’s pregnant – he’s not sure if it’s his or Kyle’s and he doesn’t know what Phoebe’s planning on doing. Andy admits that’s complicated. Ash is clearly unsettled about the possibility of being a dad.

At the hospital, Phoebe believes it’s her fault that Kyle’s here. He only left town because of her and Ash; he never would’ve been in that fight if it wasn’t for her. Ricky tries to tell her that none of this is her fault but Phoebe can’t shake the feeling that she should have seen this coming. Later, Phoebe heads down the corridor for some food as Ricky talks to Kyle, willing him to wake up. Finally his eyes flicker, and Kyle wakes. The doctor gives them all the good news that there’s no brain damage evident and Kyle should be able to go home soon. Ricky insists he’s coming home to her place. Then Kyle sees the cops waiting outside his room to question him about the stabbing – what trouble has Kyle gotten into?

Chris is at the farm house to pick up the tables when Denny wakes up and finds him in the kitchen with a half naked man – Hannah’s new “friend”. Hannah comes out of the bedroom and offers to help Chris get the tables into his car. Chris says she doesn’t have to but Hannah makes eyebrows, hinting that she’s trying to find an excuse to get her new “friend” out of the house. Chris plays along and gets him out of the house. Chris then encourages Hannah to keep enjoying the single life.

Denny runs into Ash at the surf club and asks how he’s doing – she mentions that Phoebe and her talked. Ash realises she knows about the pregnancy. Ash tries to play that he’s fine but Denny makes him talk. He admits it’s a lot to get his head around. He’s offered to stick by Phoebe even if the baby is Kyle’s. But Ash isn’t sure that’d even work. And what if it is his? He doesn’t know anything about babies! Denny tries to calm him, saying that Phoebe and Ash are a strong couple, but Ash’s worry doesn’t dissipate.

After the cops leave his room, Kyle admits to Ricky and Phoebe that he’s being charged. They have footage of him entering an illegal poker game and he was assaulted over a dispute about money. Ricky and Phoebe are both furious that Kyle would be so stupid. They ask if he gave them anything to go on to catch his attacker? Kyle gets angry, he doesn’t see the point. He just wants to get past this. The cops have let him go on bail for the time being. Kyle then starts to get out of bed, saying he’s leaving. Ricky and Phoebe are both alarmed and try to stop him. Kyle gives them an ultimatum – either I come home with you guys today or not at all. The girls have no choice but to agree.

Meanwhile, Irene, Marilyn and Roo are enjoying having their topless waiter auditions for the banquet. Chris walks in with Hannah, late from collecting the tables. Turns out him and Hannah incidentally spent the day together. As Hannah sees all the topless waiters, she comments it’s like Smouldr in 3D! Chris questions whether that dating app really works. Hannah gets excited and suggests Chris gives it a try. He’s hesitant but says maybe just for fun. Hannah agrees there’s no harm in just having fun. Marilyn observes Hannah and Chris’s growing friendship from afar.

The girls arrive home with a sullen Kyle. As Ash walks in to greet them, Ricky immediately asks if he’s forgotten something. But Ash tells her Casey is fast asleep in the flat. Ash checks that Phoebe’s ok and Phoebe gives him the eye to be quiet. As Ricky and Kyle exit the room, Ash surmises that Phoebe hasn’t told Kyle about her pregnancy. She says she’s decided not to tell him until she knows exactly what she’s going to do. She knows Kyle will have trouble handling it at the best of times, let alone when he’s at death’s door. Ash is supportive. The following morning Ricky asks if either Phoebe or Ash will watch Casey while she goes out to get breakfast. Ash’s had enough babysitting for a while so Phoebe volunteers to stay behind. Phoebe chats away to a sleeping Casey, unaware that the baby monitor is on and Kyle can hear her in the share house. Phoebe tells Casey that he might have a little cousin coming soon, and will he promise to take care of it? Kyle rushes in and asks Phoebe – what did you just say? Phoebe’s secret is out.