Episode 6267

Extended Summary

Leah invites Zac to have lunch with her. Zac has promised to spend some time with Hunter today, so he tells Leah they’ll have dinner instead. Zac checks Leah’s ok with it and she says she is, but is privately unsettled with how things are going. When Zac arrives at Charlotte’s to pick Hunter up, Charlotte thanks him. They head out and Andy arrives to catch up with Charlotte. He sees her smiling, off with the fairies, and is pretty sure that isn’t about him. At the beach, Zac and Hunter get along swimmingly as Leah passes and observes their bond growing.

At the hospital Ricky and Phoebe are impatiently waiting for news; Phoebe’s really stressing. Ricky says she needs to go pick up Casey and suggests Phoebe comes too, gets some fresh air. She’s reluctant but agrees. Once they’ve got Casey and are walking along the beach, they start talking about Phoebe’s baby and it’s mystery paternity. Ricky surmises that at least Phoebe’s has two good choices for potential dad. Phoebe tentatively agrees. When Ricky asks her what she’s thinking, assuring she won’t judge, Phoebe admits she thinks there’s one better choice as far as being a father – Kyle. Phoebe’s adamant she wants to be with Ash, but believes that Kyle would be the better father. She’s worried that with her and Ash as parents, the kid will have it’s work cut out! Ricky assures her that they’ll both find their feet somehow. Phoebe knows that Ash isn’t into the idea of a baby, and doesn’t blame him. It’s complicated. Phoebe gets a call – the guys are out of surgery. Everything went smoothly and both of them are recovering.

Marilyn shows John an ad in the paper for a new Bus Tender for the school. She suggests John goes for the job. He’s intrigued until he sees you have to apply to principal Greg Snelgrove. John is never sitting across from that man again – life’s too short! Later at the diner, Marilyn gives John and Alf the good news she’s just received. DOCS are sending round someone tomorrow to talk about her & John’s application to be foster parents! Marilyn says this means John needs to get cracking on getting the Bus Tender. DOCS want a financial statement. John says they’re fine without it but Marilyn thinks a bit more money would look good on their application. Alf jumps in; John’s crazy to turn down work. Who cares if it’s from someone you don’t get along with? Feeling ganged up on, John heads out saying he’ll consider it.

At the beach Zac and Hunter are enjoying a bit of soccer. Hunter’s loving spending time with Zac and suggests they get dinner after a swim. Zac says he can’t; he’s made plans with Leah. Hunter’s visibly disappointed as Zac moves off to text her. After their swim, Zac calls for Hunter to come to shore; they have to head off. Hunter decides to pretend he’s having trouble in the water and Zac runs in to save him.

Meanwhile at Charlotte’s, Andy and Charlotte are having the most boring time together. Charlotte calls it and says this isn’t working is it? Andy admits it’s been fun but maybe it was just too soon after Hannah for him. Plus he knows she still has feelings for Zac. Charlotte baulks, saying it’s been 16 years, but Andy admits he saw her smiling earlier and he knows it was about him. After Andy pushes her, Charlotte confides that she doesn’t think she ever stopped loving Zac.

At the hospital Kyle is awake but Ash is still sleeping. Phoebe is doting over Kyle and chatting happily until Ash wakes up and she goes to him. Ricky hangs back and smiles, happy that everyone came through ok.

At the diner Marilyn is still pushing John to go through with applying for the Bus Tender, having gotten all the paperwork ready for him. John is digging his heels in, not wanting to deal with Snelgrove on a regular basis. So Marilyn tries a different tac, saying she’ll have the conversation with Greg then… maybe over a drink. As Marilyn re-does her lippy and prepares to head out John quickly changes his mind and says he’ll do it. Marilyn’s got him, hook, line and sinker.

After rescuing Hunter, Zac brings him back to Charlotte’s. Charlotte is keen to take him to the hospital but Hunter insists he’s fine, he didn’t swallow that much water. Hunter heads off for a shower and Charlotte thanks Zac, pulling him into a hug. He comforts her then says he’s got to run off; he’s late to meet Leah. Andy clocks the closeness between them and asks Charlotte just how long she can keep hiding that she’s into Zac? Charlotte insists she’s not a homewrecker; Zac’s with Leah and that’s the end of it. When Zac arrives home to Leah, she’s initially annoyed until Zac explains Hunter’s near drowning. She’s concerned; asks if he’s ok. Zac says he’s fine and he didn’t want to go to the hospital. This makes Leah suspicious. Zac pushes her to say what she’s thinking and Leah admits she suspects Hunter was faking it to spend more time with Zac. Zac’s incredulous, Leah keeps jumping to the same conclusions – hasn’t the thing with the brakes taught Leah anything? Leah’s just trying to protect their family; she knows what Hunter’s like. Zac doesn’t know what more Leah wants from him. He storms out leaving Leah upset.

Later that evening, Charlotte is looking through old photos of her and Zac. She can’t help but let herself smile, thinking about being with him. Zac is at the Diner, alone, wondering what to do about his relationship falling apart. At home, Leah debriefs with Alf, upset at how this is tearing her and Zac apart. She’s calm about it, saying Zac is right. He’s doing everything she’s asked but it’s making it worse. She’s losing him.