Episode 6409

Extended Summary

Olivia is anxious in the wake of dropping the pregnancy news on Hunter. She pushes him to talk – to tell her what he’s feeling. A stunned Hunter can’t find the words. Unintentionally abrupt, he cuts Olivia off and hurries away. Irene comforts Olivia, assuring her that Hunter just needs some time to wrap his head around her news.

Tension, too, as Zac shares the news that Tank has been released on parole. Oscar and Josh are protective of Evelyn, resenting that Zac supported Hunter in court. Evelyn plays peacekeeper but an angry Josh warns that he’ll take Tank down if he approaches her.

Olivia admits to Skye that she’s thinking about having an abortion. Later Irene supports Olivia, urging her not to make a rushed decision. No idea that a deeply shaken Hunter has opened up to Zac. Quick to support, Zac nevertheless points out that having a child at their age would change their lives forever. Hunter’s fear only deepens but Zac presses him to support Olivia – he doesn’t need to have all the answers, but he does need to be there for her.

Evelyn has confronted Josh about his attitude to Tank. Clear that she can look after herself, she challenges him to let go of his anger. Josh balks, and Evelyn gives him food for thought when she points out that they’ll always have disagreements – it’s how they deal with them that matters. Taking that on, Josh agrees that he won’t confront Tank again. But matters take a surprising turn when Evelyn hits on an idea to draw everyone together. Josh doesn’t want to share the news of their engagement while the shadow of Tank still hangs over them. But Evelyn is determined and he pushes down his reservation…

Skye’s day, meanwhile, takes an interesting turn when she sees someone collapse while running. Skye takes him home to recover – no idea that the guy she’s dealing with is in fact Tank. Tank resists her friendly overtures, sharing only that his name is Wayne and he lives with his dad. Skye’s warm generosity, however, sees him finally drop his guard and accept her offer to go to a party.

Leah, acting on her concern, confronts Greg and drives home that she will contact the police the moment Tank breaks his parole conditions. Her unease only deepens on learning that Greg has no idea where his son is.

Nerves for Evelyn, as she breaks the engagement news to a stunned Oscar. She fears that he doesn’t approve but Oscar shakes off his surprise to hug her tightly. A bittersweet moment, the twins realising their bond is changing, but Oscar is genuinely happy for the couple and Evelyn is thrilled that her plan to lift spirits is working. But that plan starts to go awry when some guests to the hastily arranged party fail to show. Under pressure from Evelyn’s family who want to know why they’ve been invited there, Josh tells them he proposed. A stunned Zac and Leah are forced to hide their reservations but there’s no time for Zac and Leah to press for more information. The party mood is killed when Tank enters the Surf Club, Skye by his side. Zac stops Oscar and Josh from fronting Tank and orders Tank to go. Skye reacts, horrified as she recognises his name. Tank gets out of there – but the damage is done. So much for lifting everyone’s spirits.

Acting on Zac’s advice, Hunter has finally fronted up to Olivia. Seeing her anxiety, his last fears drop away and he tells Olivia that he loves her – he’s here for her, they’ll work out what happens next. They talk about how much their lives would change if they were to have the baby and Olivia is suddenly clear about the road ahead. She tells Hunter that they don’t need to talk, she’s made up her mind – she wants an abortion.