Episode 6505

Extended Summary

Mason catches up to Evelyn, apologising for getting involved in her argument with Matt. Evelyn’s furious, pointing out she’s capable of fighting her own battles. Then when Matt visits Evelyn to talk about Ellie, he warns her that Mason may want to take things to the next level. He advises her to put a bit of space between them if she doesn’t want a relationship. Later Mason runs into Matt at the gym, and Matt warns him against pushing things with Evelyn just as she’s getting her life back on track. But when Mason overhears Evelyn advising Ellie on how to be strong, he’s reminded of how awe-inspiring she is. Mason knows they had a deal, but he has to come clean to Evelyn – he’s falling for her. Does she feel the same?

Suspecting Chris is behind the anonymous love letter, Marilyn overcompensates, convincing John that the letters are working. Evelyn catches wind of the plan and Chris lets her in on it. Evelyn reminds Chris that Hannah had fun the night they pretended to be a couple, but instead of reminiscing he gets straight back on the next letter to Marilyn, uncomfortable with the memory. When Marilyn finds the second letter, the writing convinces her that Chris is definitely her secret admirer. Marilyn confronts Chris, forcing John to reveal the truth and apologise. But Marilyn’s impressed with the romantic effort. Chris slips home and finds a photo of himself with Hannah from when they were happy and in love. He cries, depressed, alone and with nowhere to hide from his pain.

Matt returns home after his run-in with Evelyn, and Ellie’s quietly delighted to learn he stuck up for her. But when Roo arrives home and catches up on the news, she can’t believe that Evelyn would walk out on Ellie. Matt goes to hear Evelyn’s side and realises Ellie lied. Matt’s confused and confronts Ellie about what her problem is, but she walks out on him, convinced he won’t understand. When Evelyn finds Ellie working on her assignment by herself, Ellie admits she’s embarrassed about what the other students will think of her. Evelyn offers Ellie some sound advice, and Ellie finally accepts the help she needs. Matt thanks Evelyn, hopeful everything will finally work out.

Leah and Billie discuss baby names, and Leah suggests that giving the child a family name may tie the two families together a bit. Billie explains her dilemma to Marilyn, who suggests a compromise. Later, when Leah finds Billie on the way to the Surf Club, she has a few more suggestions, but Billie’s already come to a decision – “Leah” will be the child’s middle name!