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Wow Kirsty where do I start? That was AMAZING. I don't think it was far-fetched at all, I think it could have been if you'd written Jimmy to be one-dimensional and just had him attacking Rachel for the sake of it but you kept true to his character and even though he was hurting Rachel, I still felt sorry for him. He truly believed he was helping Rachel and saving her from her "old clown " and when he said that seeing her cry made him sad I thought that was really sweet. I was on the edge of my seat all the way through it, there were so many little cliffhangers and all the way through I was just screaming "Tony get back quick" LOVED the way angry Tony flew in and pummeled Jimmy hehe and that scene where he comforted Rachel was just There were so many really lovely little touches which made a huge impact on me such as the baby kicking and Rachel begging it to go to sleep, the way she took in Tony's scent from his shirt and worried about getting blood on it aww, you described Rachel, Tony and Jimmy's thoughts so perfectly it was heartbreaking and I loved ow she clinged to Tony after the attack. I also really enjoyed the little bits of light relief from Leah and Martha's storyline. That little scene from the past was so sad and something you do so well, switching from past to present. I'm really pleased Leah knows about Kim so she can talk to Martha and let her know she's not going mad! A PERFECT chapter Kirsty, cannot wait for the next chapter to see how everyone copes after Jimmy and to see the scene between Leah/Martha.

You're right, she really has had the most trouble free pregnancy ever in H&A! I'm not going to panic yet though, they've still got 2 months to pay some attention to it! *fingers crossed* Also good for carrying baby Tachel in Hopefully they got rid of both Rachel and Tony's car and traded for this one, their cars are BAD, especially Rachel's.

I guess Tachel have been so happy lately we need something to discuss. I'm sure they will make it big and dramatic like you say. I think it's due around the end of July if Rachel being 4 months in Feb was accurate. So not long

Were not panicking I'm not anyway, just discussing! Although we are 7 months in up to the spoilers and there's no sign of anything yet. I'm sure they will though you're right, hopefully leading up to the birth they'll got lots of focus and afterwards to, there's so much they can do with Tachel I can't wait to see it

Aww me to. I like Aden and Rachel's friendship a lot, he trusts her with all his secrets and always comes to her for relationship advice I think Aden's paid more attention to Rachel's pregnancy than Tony has (I'm only joking by the way ) Tony did get the chair for her when they were putting the marque together! But yes, she's had too easy a pregnancy for Summer Bay. She has scored a lunch from Leah and Martha though, maybe that's a hint towards her "eating for two "

Yer I was hoping she would be to I have my fingers crossed that the reason there's not much Tachel is because they've got something big about to happen! When Tachel first got together there was a serious lack of scenes with them in together and there wasn't much relationship building, they were pretty much in the background so I'm really hoping it doesn't go back to that.

Charlene mentioned it above my list but you're right, I missed it out! How could I??? I'll do it properly later but here's a few here: 4799 - 4802 - Tony's not coping with Jack's death and Rachel thinks he's having an affair. Special mention to 4800 as it's the baby's first kick! 4809 - Tachel launch Jack's boat and Tony tells Rachel the boats become his baby 4810 - Tony buys all the baby furniture as a surprise for Rachel 4814 - Tony proposes as a way of thanking Rachel for sticking by him after Jack's death. 4823 - Tachel decide to get married on the farm (and they have a cute scene in the gym ) 4830 - When Rachel has doubts about the timing of the wedding but after seeing the effort Tony's put in she changes her mind and they kiss! 4831 - Tachel wedding 4832 - When Tony comes to meet Rachel at the hospital and comforts her, they only got one scene but it was very cute

I'll try and update it a bit more today if I get some time! I'm hoping Tachel get some more storylines soon, for weeks now they haven't really done anything and just seem like background characters, much like when they first got together

Yaaay Kirsty you updated. That was SUCH a brilliant chapter. Poor Rachel, I first thought it was Kim but now I'm not so sure, he seems to have moved on and decided to go back to Kit. No idea who else it could be though hmm, who ever it is sounds really freaky, leaving a message for Tony saying he's an "old friend?" I loved how the first scene had such a quick pace, I feel so worried for Rachel and I also loved the little comment about her putting her hand protectively on her bump! Tony hurry up and get back to the apartment now! You need to save your wife from the crazy man! Hugo and Leah I can actually see working! It seems that despite not remembering last night it's not just the beer goggles that led her and Hugo to sleep with each other and that she's actually attracted to him They seem really cute and I love the way you're showing Leah's battle between leaving Dan behind and maybe moving on with Hugo. Why is no-one believing Martha? Just because she wacked her head doesn't mean she'd make up seeing Kim poor girl! Hopefully they'll believe her soon although it seems Kim's gone home anyway? Ahh Kirsty you've left it on such a cliffhanger please update soon!!!!! Like NOW

Hehe already ahead of you cass! We do need to update it though, there's plenty more Tachel episodes since then like the wedding, baby's first kick

Same I'm sure she had her reasons though, she's been the past three years so it's not like she avoids these sorts of thing. It's odd that Lynne (Irene) especially also wasn't there as well as the other two. Hmm. Now we have to wait a whole year again

Wow you never fail to disappoint do you Kirsty? This chapter was perfect, it had everything in it, a mix of characters, mystery, Tachel cuteness and a huge cliffhanger! Tony hurry up and get back to the cottage! I can't think who else it would be other than Kim but I'm so eager to find out what's going to happen and if it is Kim, what he's planning to do to Rachel! I liked how there were loads of short scenes, it was a nice change but mainly it really helped build the tension of all the questions that need answering; where Kim disappeared to after the crash, who Leah slept with (I'm thinking Hugo) and finally who is in the cottage and what does he want with Rachel? Please update as soon as you can, I'm desperate to know what's going to happen to Rachel, I hope Tony's back in time to save her!

2 weeks 3 days and I'm getting withdrawal symptoms Kirsty. I demand you update soon! Or the fans will start a campaign!

Rachel framed Angelo for the murder? Wow. He deserved to be punished for beating her though. Aww you brought Jack back, see, now you can bring Tony back

Rachel did consider adoption if her and Tony couldn't have children of their own but Tony didn't want to wait as adoption takes years. I personally don't see Rachel as obsessed. I think the reason she wanted a child so much with Kim is because she saw it as a way of saving her marriage. If she was obsessed with having children, she'd have left Kim for Hugh who could have kids and promised to give her kids. In the whole time she was seperated from Kim she didn't mention children ONCE. Once she got with Tony and they were engaged, it was only natural that they'd want to have a family together, I don't think there's anything obsessive about that. Plus once she realised the reality of the small risk of Tony's operation she didn't want him to go through and when Tony's reversal might not have worked she didn't once consider leaving him and was willing to not have children altogether just so she could be with him Also, she stayed with Kim after knowing he couldn't have children so if she WAS obsessive about having kids, she'd have left Kim at the drop of a hat imo. In relation to Tachel, the fact that Rachel didn't consider leaving Tony once when she heard he might not be able to have children yet when Kim told her the same she did consider it, I think shows the strength of Tachel's relationship and how much more she loves Tony.

Totally agree with you Karen, the apology was pathetic. I was hoping for Tony to talk about the wedding day and say how much he enjoyed it rather than sarcastic comments when Rachel said how the farm had lovely memories for her. I agree with you Holden, I'm hoping it was just a one-off for Tony. Today's was the only episode I've ever been.....irritated by him. Thought you might like the topless Tony I see that Tony's been working on a little chest wax as Charlene noticed, maybe it was for the honeymoon

Usually I'd agree with you but seeing as how he complained about them talking in the first scene also as well as complaining when Rachel suggested getting the wedding photos to show Martha and he was all "I'll just carry on working then shall I?" It's not like it was a throw away comment, he had this attitude the whole way through the episode and I really don't know why the writers made him like this, it's so out of character to be arrogant.

What on earth did they do to Tony's character in today's episode? This anti-women, woe me attitude is so unlike him, the way he kept moaning at Martha and Rachel for talking while he was rummaging through his tool box and then complaining that they weren't doing any work while he was chopping wood. His wife's 6 months pregnant, does he really want her to pick up an axe and join him? And then the whole hint for Rachel or Martha to get him a glass of water. Not to mention the way he kept bringing up the fact that their wedding was a 'disaster,' no wonder Rachel was so hurt! I'm really not sure why they made Tony this way today but I'm going to pretend this episode never happened and hope it's just a one-off. Bring back old-fashioned, romantic, compassionate, gentlemanly Tony please!

Haha!! Maybe it was a twitch hehe, it was pretty random to just wink at her in the middle of a conversation! Or maybe he's just still in honeymoon mode I agree, more scene with the older group would be much appreciated! Especially Tony with the guys, he needs some male besties!

I loved Tachel in today's episode. Even though they didn't really have any dialogue with each other they were just so affectionate And its lovely to just see them enjoying being happy and normal! The scene with Pippa was hilarious with Tony teasing Rachel for taking too many pictures of the beach He made up for it with the kiss on the head though And I really liked Tony's subtle wink at Rachel (thanks to Charlene for noticing that) when Leah was telling her that she'd explain about Roman later. I hope Tachel have a few more weeks of this, obviously I'd like them to get some more exciting storylines eventually but for now, after everything they've been through, I'm happy to see them take a backseat for a while and just be newlyweds! I have to say tut tut though to Tony and Miles for letting a pregnant woman wait on them And finally it looks like Tony has some friends in Miles & Roman! Miles & Tony hugged when they saw each other in the diner

Tomorrow (Wednesday) Bailey I know what you mean, obviously as a Tachel fan I love when they have their dramas but with everything else going on it's so good to just see a happy couple!

Brendan is adorable, it was so sweet when he said that And when Tony told him the wedding was the best party he'd ever go to. And Brendan took a liking to Rachel to so I think it would be really nice if they had more scenes together. I'm really hoping but not expecting Gina to become permanent. If Rachel goes through her whole pregnancy with no problems then she deserves some sort of award. I'm sure all the women who have been pregnant on the show have been taken hostage/kidnapped/nearly died at some point. It's been over six months I'm sure Rachel's due for another kidnapping

So someone's claiming that Rachel's going to have a complicated pregnancy because there is a 14 year age gap between her and Tony? Crazy people, like that's medically possible! I'd like Tachel to be more involved with the Austins, seeing as I sometimes forget they're even Tony's family. It would be nice for Gina to give Rachel some advice later on in her pregnancy, as Rachel's mum isn't around I'm sure that might bring up some sad memories and worries for her.

You're right, she definetely looks much further along than that, I don't think her bump can get much bigger!! I guess she'll just have the baby when the writers want her to. Rhedz, I haven't heard that and I'll be surprised if it was true. They're in spoilers for the next few weeks so as QA said don't trust Wikipedia. That site also said Jack was coming back and we know that's not true!

I would love to see Tony have a daughter. I think men always want a little girl to spoil. We think she's about 5 & 1/2 months pregnant Lily so in about 3 months and a bit!