Episode 6563

Extended Summary

Olivia returns to the date, but Mason tells her he knows she’s using him to get over Hunter. Olivia doesn’t deny it, and implores him to stay. She was having a great time. Mason admits he was too. Can he get past her hang ups? Meanwhile, Zac counsels Hunter to take a complete break from Olivia. He thinks Hunter needs to move on. Hunter goes to Olivia, apologising for earlier. He still loves her – but if she wants to be with Mason he won’t get in her way. Olivia meets up with Mason. He’s glad to see her, but Olivia lets him down gently. She’s not in a place to start seeing anybody else. She needs time. Mason takes it on the chin – he’s not going anywhere. Meanwhile, Zac’s pleased to see Hunter’s taking his dad’s advice, throwing himself into other activities trying to refocus away from his heartbreak. He made the right call for both him and Olivia.

Billie’s in hospital, thinking she’s in early labour. Fortunately the pain she’s experiencing is sciatica. False alarm! When she’s offered paracetamol, Billie’s adamant she wants a natural pregnancy. She makes VJ promise her to not let her have pain relief when she’s in labour. It’s important to her. VJ acquiesces, but the doctor cautions them that things don’t always go to plan, and sometimes intervention’s required. Billie apologises for derailing their elopement – they could still go to the registry office. VJ thinks the false labour was a sign – maybe they should wait so all their friends and family can be there. Meanwhile, Ash arrives – thinking Billie’s about to give birth. Billie explains about the sciatica, and Ash is relieved. He’s thrown when he realises they were off to get married. He checks in with VJ – wanting to make sure VJ’s serious about marrying Billie and sticking by her. VJ’s unshaken – he’s in this for the long run. Ash is impressed by VJ’s genuine and firm stance. VJ returns home to Billie, who’s chosen a name for her baby. It’s special to her… and he loves it. Now they have something to celebrate. Out on the couple – in a good place.

Phoebe gives Justin the cold shoulder. Ash tries to talk to Phoebe on his behalf, but she’s having none of it. She won’t give him the chance to hurt her again. Justin confronts Phoebe, tells her it doesn’t have to be like this… But Phoebe asks him to stop messing her around and leave her alone. Phoebe talk to Ash – she never remembers it being this hard between them. Ash thinks she has a memory like a goldfish. They were always fighting. Relationships are hard. Phoebe talks to Roo, explaining she’s fallen for Justin – and he’s said he’s fallen for her – but he has commitment issues. She knows she should walk away, but she keeps getting sucked in. Roo sympathises – she’s been there. You can lose sight of who you are when you’re in an unhappy relationship. Phoebe doesn’t know how she got here. Roo thinks Phoebe needs to make some changes.

Meanwhile, Mason delivers some home truths to Justin. He’s kiboshing this relationship because he’s scared of being hurt again. He’s lost so many people – and his daughter Ava… but Justin can’t be unhappy forever. Later, Phoebe asks Ash to keep what she said to him private. Ash promises, and tells Phoebe Justin will come around. He’d be mad not to. Phoebe and Justin meet up, and she apologises for being so harsh. Justin admits he’s been unfair, and maybe it’s time they finally get things together… Phoebe appreciates that, but doesn’t think she’s in the headspace to start something, and neither is he. She wants them to take some space and see what happens…

As Phoebe leaves, we get the distinct feeling she, and Justin, are being watched.