Episode 6519

Extended Summary

Back together and in love, Olivia and Hunter are looking forward to their future. Which in the short term means the HSC. But while Olivia is determined to get into Fashion Design, Hunter has no idea which course he should aim for. In truth, he’s never given his future much consideration. A situation Olivia urges him to correct… Unless he wants her to go to uni alone surrounded by a bunch of guys… She’s teasing, but Hunter takes this on board, perhaps he should sort his life out.

In hospital, Billie tries to deny the notion that VJ isn’t the father, but Nate says it’s a fact – didn’t she think this was a possibility? Billie shakes her head, breaking down. She admits that she was raped.

Alf’s dismayed to learn that Caroline is heading back to America soon. He’s going to miss his grandson. Duncan is also down about his boy leaving for the U.S. Alf raises the idea of Caroline them staying longer. Duncan’s conflicted, not wanting Caroline to get the wrong idea, but desperate to spend more time with his son.

Marilyn spends the day fussing over John, who’s feeling a little bit crowded. Marilyn offers to walk him to the juice bar and help him organise more casuals so VJ can have some time off to look after Billie. Once there John can’t help but slip into work mode. Marilyn is frustrated that John simply won’t relax. It looks like it’s up to her to step up and take over the business

Nate offers Billie his deepest condolences. He asks why she didn’t report the rape to police. Billie is still convinced no one would believe her after she accused Nate of rape. He tells her that none of this is her fault. Billie only lies about not suspecting her rapist was the father. Nate is understanding but when he asks when she will tell VJ that he’s not the father, Billie is adamant – never. In her mind VJ is the father. She won’t let Nate tell him either. Nate is taken aback, but VJ enters before he can respond.

Nate is still grappling with Billie’s demand when Leah and Zac invite him over for lunch to thank him for looking after their family. Nate’s guilt spikes when VJ returns home and discusses quitting school to look after the baby. Can he let this young man give up his future for a baby that isn’t his own?

Hunter spends the day looking up career paths online. Zac assures his son, he still has plenty of time to figure that stuff out. After this morning though, Hunter is clearly worried about his future.

Olivia, meanwhile is relived to be back on track with her life, and takes this opportunity to thank Irene for helping her though this traumatic period. She asks Irene if she’d consider being her guardian going forward. Irene is taken aback. They agree to see what happens going forward, but for the record, Irene would be thrilled to be Olivia’s guardian.

Marilyn has some good news for John, Shandy has been on an overseas holiday. He doesn’t have to be so worried. John continues to panic about work, having forgotten that they were just there. That hit on the head must affect him more than he thought.

Caroline’s thrown when Duncan decides to raise the possibility of her and Bryce staying in Summer Bay. Secretly knowing she has to go back to the USA for “treatment”, the discussion turns into a full-blown argument as Duncan can’t understand why she won’t even consider it.

Nate listens to Leah and Zac desperately trying to talk VJ out of quitting school. Nate suggests that VJ talk to Billie about this, knowing she wouldn’t want him to throw away his future either. VJ gives his mother a heartfelt speech about how much sacrifice she made for him as a child. VJ is determined to be the father he never had. Leah finally agrees to let him do what he thinks is right, leaving Nate feeling even worse.

Hunter tells Olivia about his Dad’s advice. He’s going to take his time making a choice about his future. This completely throws Olivia as she panics he’ll miss out on a place at uni. Swept up in her speech, Hunter announces that he’s made a decision. He wants to be a Sports Physiotherapist. Olivia is proud of him, but Hunter looks nervous about his snap decision.

Feeling drained after her fight with Caroline, Caroline leaves Bryce watching a DVD and moves into the Caravan. She unravels some of her “medication.”

Nate goes straight to Billie and counsels her to tell VJ. He challenges her – if she really loves VJ, she’ll do what’s right by him and the child. It looks like he’s finally got through to Billie. She pleads for time before she tells him. Nate agrees but is clear, the longer she waits, the harder it will be.

Alf and Roo find Duncan sitting alone, he’s finally ready to believe that something is wrong with Caroline; her mood swings are so frequent. He’s saddened, there’s no way she’ll open up to him about it.

When Roo arrives to counsel Caroline on her fight with Duncan, she finds Caroline passed out and unresponsive – and Bryce nowhere to be found.