Episode 6403

Extended Summary

Passion flourishes between Hunter and Olivia, as the reunited teens ponder making up for lost time. Hunter, having tested himself physically in the ocean, knows he’s now ready for more ‘intimate’ activities. Olivia’s equally over the moon about him, but unbeknownst to Hunter there’s something worrying her.

Zac’s also preoccupied by whether he can vouch for Tank to get parole without alienating his family. Leah’s sympathetic but sides with Evelyn: family comes first. Oscar’s also appalled by Zac’s intentions to help Tank. Then Zac tells Oscar the full story: Tank saved Zac’s life, and since Tank was attacked in prison, Zac feels compelled to return the favour, the kicker being that Zac’s convinced Tank is rehabilitated. But is it enough to persuade the others, particularly Evelyn?

Ricky rushes over to Nate, pleased to have found a wedding dress: it’s perfect, well, almost. Nate’s taken aback by Ricky’s casual attitude to her dress and the wedding arrangements as a whole. It seems she’s not that excited about their big day.

At the Diner, Olivia’s sprung self-serving at the fridge as she gathers a surprise picnic for Hunter, given the last one went pear-shaped when he collapsed. Irene’s finally won over by the romance of the idea but wonders if Hunter’s up to it, health wise? But Olivia’s oddly emphatic: this can’t wait. Rendezvousing at a secluded spot, Hunter loves the surprise, and is happy to be far from Zac/Leah tension he witnessed earlier. No one in that household needs any more stress. As Hunter and Olivia smooch on the rug, there’s a sense she wants to say something but Hunter misses the cue, and as things hot up, she decides not to kill the moment. Later, Olivia leaves suddenly, claiming she has to go somewhere, leaving Hunter confused.

With Zac’s defence of Tank in mind, Evelyn visits Tank in hospital. He’s surprised to see her, and she’s wary of being manipulated by him. Despite initial resistance, Tank’s wholehearted admission of guilt and declaration of remorse moves her. Can she forgive Tank after all? On returning home, she tells the others of her visit – and her decision. If Tank stays out of their lives, she’s okay with Zac helping Tank.

The wedding plans continue with Ricky now having taken care of drinks, cake and flowers. Nate’s relieved: it looks like the future ‘Mrs Cooper’ is on top of her pre-nup jobs now. Ricky baulks at the mention of changing her name. Nate presumed she’d want to simplify their family unit, but Ricky’s having none of it. Her name is part of her identity, and that’s that. Nate’s disappointed but accepting.

But the issue of Ricky and Nate’s wedding challenges continue when Roo comes to fix Ricky’s dress. As Ricky holds it up, it gets caught and tears. Roo panics but Ricky’s not that fussed. Roo now questions if Ricky is sure she wants to go through with the wedding, but Ricky reassures her she is – though there’s a flicker of doubt. Nate tells Roo about the name issue and she gives him a bit of insight about picking your battles. Nate finds Ricky and apologises for the earlier ‘name’ blindside. With the that problem behind them, Nate checks in with her about wedding vows – has she written hers yet? Ricky again feels pushed – she’s not writing anything, just repeating what the celebrant tells her. Nate’s offended by her seeming disinterest, but Ricky reminds Nate, wedding palaver is not her thing. Frustrated, Ricky storms off, leaving Nate worried.

Zac and Hunter have their first honest chat since Zac returned from gaol. Hunter’s relieved to have his Dad back: he needs advice regarding Olivia’s recent weirdness…

Home and safely alone, the mystery of Olivia’s secret is finally revealed when she contemplates… a pregnancy test kit.

Debriefing over beers with Zac, Nate skirts around his deepest fear – is he losing Ricky again? Meanwhile, keeping busy at Angelo’s, Ricky gets a text: from Brax, sending best wishes for the wedding. Will the shadow of her former love be the final blow that prevents Ricky and Nate from becoming husband and wife?