UK Air Date: 10th June 2016
Writer: Nick King
Director: Bill Hughes
Cat No: HAAW08-183
Is Skye falling for Tank’s charms? Olivia faces up to her difficult and confronting choice. VJ attacks Tank. Zac and Leah continue to disagree over Tank
Extended Summary
The aftermath of Tank’s unfortunate appearance at the engagement party. Zac and Leah decide a hands-off approach is best. An apologetic Skye learns who ‘Wayne’ really is and becomes wary, despite sensing Tank is genuinely trying to change. Evelyn and Josh end the party early, although manage to find fun and comfort in one another back at Josh’s place.
Later Skye confronts Tank, demanding an explanation. He is open with her, and as he leaves, they both admit that they had a good day together, until the party. Irene remains convinced Tank is bad news. Oscar heavy-handedly tries to warn Skye about how dangerous Tank can be. Skye doesn’t react well, feeling patronised – she intends to make up her own mind about Wayne.
Greg and Tank fear the party incident will result in him being reported for parole violation. Tank meets his Parole Officer, relieved she is unaware about what happened. VJ complains to Billie about what a lowlife Tank is. Billie allows him to vent, glad things are no longer weird between them – VJ admits he likes Billie but is owning it. He cheekily claims it’s only a matter of time before his feelings are reciprocated. Entering the Surf Club, VJ is shocked to see Tank with Skye and physically confronts him. Tank does not retaliate and VJ ends up looking like the bad guy.
Greg thanks Leah and Zac for not informing Tank’s Parole Officer about the party. Leah makes it clear that if there is one more ‘misunderstanding’, she will inform the authorities. Keeping a low profile, Tank finds Skye and reluctantly lets her know they cannot be friends – it would complicate her life too much. She blurts out she likes him, before impulsively kissing him.
Hunter is hurt Olivia made the decision over the baby without involving him. She insists he has a say but ultimately it is her choice. Hunter accepts that – aware they are too young to be parents. Irene helps schedule an appointment at the clinic. Olivia grows nervous at what lies ahead. It is confronting enough for a sixteen year old girl, only made worse when they are harangued by Protesters outside the clinic.
Hunter remains very supportive, despite feeling out of his depth. An anxious Olivia is interviewed by Angela, a sympathetic Health Worker. Olivia makes it clear this is a choice she arrived at herself. Angela explains the next stage and schedules a termination. Olivia is left experiencing some very complex emotions.
After the procedure, Olivia feels nauseous – Irene and Hunter fuss over her. Back at home, unable to stomach food, Olivia quietly asks Hunter if they did the right thing? He is adamant they did. There is a sense of sadness, rather than regret and they talk about being careful in future. It’s been a very confronting day all round. Finally overwhelmed by it all, Olivia goes into the kitchen and out of sight, she quietly breaks down.