Episode 6329

Extended Summary

Irene’s stressed that she can’t find Olivia, but is careful not to go into details with Chris. He assures Irene that they’ll find her.

Lonely John is disappointed when his call to Marilyn gets cut short, but he lifts when Roo arrives with some lasagne. Roo tells him she’s going overseas tomorrow, and John brave faces that he’ll be alright without her support. But John’s clearly not coping, so Roo agrees to hang around.

Ordered by Alf to clean the toilet block, Oscar asks Maddy to keep him company, but she tells him she’s going to the formal committee meeting. Oscar’s disappointed he didn’t know she was busy, pointing out that they’ve been having problems communicating, leaving Maddy frustrated as she goes. Oscar hates how hard things are at the moment.

Hunter thinks they’ve made a mistake by speaking up about Olivia’s cutting as he searches for her with Zac and VJ. Zac tells him they were right and is sure Olivia’s just blowing off some steam.

At the formal committee meeting, Maddy suggests they donate a percentage of the ticket sales to help Josh’s recovery. Asia agrees, and when they move onto catering, forces Matt to join them to be the Angelo’s liaison. With Matt’s feelings for Maddy out in the open, the situation couldn’t be more awkward.

As Roo escapes to pack for her trip John moves to his laptop, and is thrilled when Jett appears, explaining that he’s come to spend time with him while Marilyn’s away.

Oscar arrives at Angelo’s and is disturbed to see Matt at the table, so he joins in. Maddy and Matt argue there shouldn’t be a strict rule about costumes, but Oscar takes Asia’s side. Maddy knows he’s deliberately winding her up.

John’s concerned when Jett reveals that he and Nina broke up, unable to handle a long distance relationship – but he knows that things will work out between John and Marilyn. John asks if there’s a new girl, but Jett covers.

As Asia tries to allocate catering duties, she feels like Matt and Maddy are ganging up on her. But Oscar compliments Asia, pushing Maddy to take him outside. Maddy confronts him about flirting with Asia, but Oscar argues that she isn’t trying to stay away from Matt. Maddy’s angry that Oscar’s treating her like she’s done something wrong, and tells him to get lost. She goes back in discover Matt is going to the formal with Asia. Matt explains that he’s going to get over Maddy by hooking up with as many girls as he can. Maddy’s upset and makes a hasty exit, leaving Matt confused.

Hunter finds Olivia, and apologises for telling Zac and VJ about her scars, but thinks she needs help. The news that Olivia’s safe travels to the diner as Matt enters, a little shell shocked after Maddy’s outburst. John arrives with Jett, who’s met with warm greetings from VJ and Chris. It’s like old times as he and VJ rib Chris.

Olivia returns home and confides in Irene about her cutting, revealing that it gives her a release. She explains that her Uncle James’ friend used to abuse her. She didn’t think James would believe her – she was so ashamed, and hated her body. The scars are a reminder of how she felt. Irene hugs Olivia as she starts to let go.

Oscar apologises to Maddy, admitting he’s being insecure, and asks her to be his date for the formal. Maddy accepts, leaving Oscar confident things are back on track. But doubt flickers across Maddy’s face, her emotions all over the place.

Olivia continues to open up about what her uncle’s friend did to her, sending a chill down Irene’s spine. But what can she do?

Jett receives a text and John confiscates the phone, just as Chris arrives with dessert, breaking the tension. Jett’s phone rings, and he answers it, moving outside to take the call. Chris thinks that John should give Jett his privacy. Outside, Jett tells the person on the other end of the line that he loves them. But who is he talking to?

Olivia thanks Irene for looking after her, but as she moves off to bed, Irene’s façade crumbles. Her hands shake, as she realises how hard Olivia’s revelation has hit her. What is going on?