Episode 6609

Extended Summary

Alf walks past Matt and Evelyn on his way to go fishing, mentioning how he would rather be at home watching the football but that Zac and Leah have made the house a war zone. Alarmed, Matt rushes off saying he forgot to pick up Ellie and heads to the house leaving a worried looking Evelyn behind. Leah and Zac are trying to resolve their issues, each taking the blame. Zac is about to tell Leah about his affair with Sam when Matt arrives, urgently needing to speak to him while Luc has woken causing Leah to leave the room. Matt begs Zac not to tell Leah of the affair, telling him to make sure he thinks this through before ruining his life. Later that night, Zac mentions that he will be leaving to attend a principal’s conference and unintentionally starting another argument between himself and Leah.

Liv is feeling overwhelmed by the start of university, worrying about not being properly prepared. Liv finds herself confiding in Hunter about her fears about university and how lost she is feeling. Matt confronts Sam, accusing her of being the problem in Leah and Zac’s relationship. However Sam defends her actions, refusing to take the blame and instead placing the blame on Leah accusing her of being preoccupied and uncaring.

Evelyn worries she is putting too much pressure on Matt about coming to Vietnam and says she understands that Matt has concerns but is adamant that they can work it out. Just as the conversation starts to get serious they are interrupted by Hunter, who asks Evelyn to help him make a first year student guide for Liv as a surprise present. Although Evelyn is sceptical of his motives she agrees to help him, even taking Liv on a guide around campus. Liv is impressed by the effort that Hunter is making and asks him to lunch. As they walk home, Liv asks Hunter why he has done all of this for her, questioning if they are more than friends. Hunter says that as she just broke up with Mason they should take it slow to which she disagree saying that it’s always been him.

Matt discloses his fears about Vietnam to Leah who encourages him to take the risk and go. Sam tells Zac that she is leaving town but argues that something is broken in his marriage and encourages him to leave as she wants him to be happy. Matt angrily storms off refusing to accept what Sam is saying. Leah also crosses paths with Sam as she is leaving where Sam taunts that her life isn’t as perfect as she thinks it is leaving a puzzled Leah. At home Leah questions Zac about his relationship with Sam before he leaves for his conference. Zac denies any involvement with her and offers to stay as Leah is more important than his career. However Leah tells him that the time apart might help put their issues into perspective. As Zac sits in his car, deciding whether to stay or leave, Leah cries in her room looking at her wedding photo before turning it over. Matt and Evelyn finally get to finish their conversation and Matt tells a happy Evelyn that he is coming to Vietnam.