Episode 6404

Extended Summary

Nate is still distracted by the argument he had with Ricky. Not wanting to let anyone know there’s a problem, he covers and puts up with his friends’ good natured ribbing that he’s letting pre-wedding nerves get to him. He tries to call Ricky but when her phone rings she’s distracted, with mixed emotions the text from Brax has stirred up, she ignores Nate’s call as Kyle arrives for work. Using Kyle’s impending trial as a distraction, Ricky checks how he’s doing. Kyle is philosophical – there’s no point stressing about something that no one knows the outcome to. He quickly changes the subject back to the wedding and Ricky assures him everything is still on track but with Brax’s text on her mind, it’s clear there’s trouble brewing.

Olivia is too scared to take a pregnancy test because she can’t bear the thought that it might come back positive. She confides in Skye, who is calm and comforting. With a deep breath, Olivia takes the test and her worst fears are realised – she’s pregnant. Panicking, Olivia strides around trying to deal with her fear, then suddenly freaks out as she wonders what Irene will say but Irene is comforting, reassuring Olivia that everything will be alright. She wonders how Hunter took the news and Olivia reveals she hasn’t told him. Irene points out that as the father he has a right to know and Olivia agrees. But struggling to wrap her own mind around it, she has no idea how to break it to Hunter. She’ll tell him, she just needs more time. Reluctantly, Irene accedes but this can’t be kept secret forever.

Nate and Ricky finally talk. Both are sorry about the argument and both blame themselves. Nate apologises for putting pressure on Ricky, insisting that if she wants the wedding back on the original date, that’s fine with him. Despite the fact the extra time would give Ricky space to deal with her mixed feelings, she covers and insists the wedding goes ahead as planned. Meanwhile Phoebe has decided to organise a surprise, combined bucks/hens party for the happy couple, who are now seemingly back on track. The party begins well enough but it soon becomes clear that Ricky is still not as happy as she’s making out.

Also troubled is Kat, whose doubts about Dylan continue to play on her mind, despite her efforts to hide them. She starts drinking at the party, a sure sign that something is wrong. Concerned, Hannah presses for some honesty but Kat denies there’s a problem. She keeps drinking and then she causes a scene, Ash decides it’s time to take her home. He leads her to his car, where their innocent body contact is witnessed by a fuming Dylan. Arriving home, Ash calls Kat on her behaviour, he’s seen this before from her, something’s wrong – is it Dylan? Kat rambles about trust but before Ash can respond, Kat kisses him then passes out leaving Ash stunned and concerned.

As the party winds up, Nate is dragged off clubbing with the boys leaving Ricky alone with Phoebe, who gently insists Ricky tell her what’s bothering her. Ricky shows Phoebe the text from Brax, revealing she’s terrified. She loves Nate but this is messing with her feelings. Ricky admits she’s not sure if she wants to marry Nate. Is the dream wedding in jeopardy?