Episode 6252

Extended Summary

Phoebe has just told Kyle about her pregnancy. He asks if she would have told him if he hadn’t overheard? She promises she would have when the time was right. He asks is she going to keep it? Phoebe doesn’t know. Kyle is reeling. He says the two of them broke up because Phoebe didn’t want to settle down; didn’t want kids. Phoebe says she’s not sure she does now but it’s not clear cut once you’re in the situation. She still hasn’t decided what to do. Kyle gets angry. He thinks Phoebe’s waiting to see who the father is before she decides. Phoebe insists it’s not that simple. Kyle is now yelling – she can’t just drop this bombshell then expect Kyle not to have a say in what happens. Phoebe is firm that it’s not his decision. Kyle threatens to get a lawyer involved if he has to. At that moment Ricky and Ash arrive home. Kyle warns Phoebe not to do anything stupid then walks off.

Ricky runs after Kyle and asks what he’s doing? Kyle starts ranting and Ricky’s silence makes his realise she knew, which makes him more angry. Kyle winces in pain. Ricky says they should get him checked out at the hospital; he’s still meant to be there anyway. But Kyle won’t leave until he knows what Phoebe is going to do with the baby.

John, Alf, Marilyn, Irene and Roo are all discussing final organisation for the beach banquet when they bring up Chris’s duties. He’s talking with Hannah, not even listening. They’re looking on Smouldr for dates for Chris. Irene and Roo roll their eyes. Chris gets a match and Hannah suggests he sets up a date for tonight. Hannah has one too and they can coordinate and be each other’s wingman! The pair are excited, as Marilyn is eyeing their interaction pointedly.

Kyle is still on Phoebe about her decision when Nate turns up at the share house. Phoebe and Ash make a quick exit as we realise Ricky has called Nate to come. Nate checks on Kyle’s wound – it’s infected. Nate says Kyle needs to go to hospital to get the stitches changed but Kyle won’t budge. Ricky tells Nate this is why she called him. Kyle says he can do it here. Nate is adamant he’s not comfortable with this but Ricky pleads with him; it’s this or Kyle won’t get help at all. Nate succumbs and stiches Kyle up on the couch. As he leaves he tells Ricky this has to stop; Nate can’t keep bending the rules for them. Ricky agrees and thanks him. Ricky then has a go at Kyle– he’s been stupid getting himself into this situation and now refusing to go to hospital. Not to mention how he’s treating Phoebe. Kyle insists he should have a say in what happens but Ricky reasons it doesn’t mean he has the right to threaten Phoebe. Kyle realises that was too much. But all he’s ever wanted was a family and this is his chance; he just can’t let it go.

At the surf club Ricky is having juice with Ash and Phoebe when she runs into Nate. She thanks him again for what he did but he reiterates that he won’t do that again. As Ricky moves off, Kat comes up, having overheard. She asks Nate won’t he did so he tells her about treating Kyle at home. Kat wonders why Ricky and the Braxtons seem to have Nate on call. Nate brushes it off and they head out, but Kat seems a little unsettled. Ricky returns to Ash & Phoebe and tells them what Kyle said about having his own family. She agrees it doesn’t excuse his attitude but suggests maybe if Phoebe and Ash sit down with Kyle and talk, they can work something out together.

Hannah and Chris both turn up at the diner for their Smouldr dates. They both compliment each other on the way they look and share a few last minute tips. Their banter is easy just as Chris’s date arrives. Hannah wishes him luck as Marilyn watches. Chris’s date turns bad quickly when he finds out his match has no sense of humour. Hannah’s isn’t going any better when her date goes on about his cat and how he loves living with his mum. Both escape to the counter for a moment and they find relief that they’re both in the same position. Later in the night, Hannah’s date walks out on her and Chris gets a milkshake poured over him. Clearly these weren’t good matches! Marilyn, who’s been spying on them the whole night, makes the bold suggestion to Irene that Chris and Hannah would be better suited for each other. When Irene mentions this to Hannah, she’s adamant that there’s nothing between her and Chris.

Back at the share house, Ricky is mediating a meeting between Kyle, Phoebe and Ash. Kyle speaks first and wants Phoebe to promise him she won’t terminate the pregnancy behind his back. Phoebe says that IF she decides on that, she doesn’t need anyone’s permission. Ash pipes in that Kyle can’t tell Phoebe what to do. Kyle arcs up as does Ash, and it soon becomes a screaming match between the boys. Phoebe’s had enough and storms out. Ash runs after her but she’s angry they both turned it into some macho argument. She needs some time away from everyone to think. Ash tries to reason he was only protecting her and it’s hard for him too. Why is he being punished? Phoebe is sick of Ash making this about him, and says she’s needs space from him as well. She leaves Ash standing in the street, crestfallen. For the rest of the night, Phoebe takes some time alone to think. Meanwhile Ricky gently chastises Kyle for his behaviour, suggesting it’s not the way to go if he wants this to be his chance for a family. Kyle thanks Ricky for having his back then heads to bed. Once he’s alone, it clear Kyle is hiding just how much pain he’s still in from his injuries.

The next morning, Phoebe’s invited Ash over to talk. She’s calm and tells Ash she’s been up all night thinking. Phoebe’s come to a decision – she’s keeping the baby. Ash is supportive if this is what she wants. Meanwhile, Kyle wakes up dizzy, struggling to stand. He goes for a drink of water but collapses in the kitchen. What’s wrong with Kyle?