Next week on Home and Away, everything in Summer Bay turns into a full-blown manhunt as Wendell stays on the loose after Theo’s death. The tension around the Bay is sky-high, and everyone knows things can’t move forward until Wendell is finally caught.
Wendell’s Actions Trigger A Wave Of Chaos
Even before the chase begins, Wendell’s presence hangs over everything. The whole mess started when Theo went to confront him after Lacey found out the truth about her mum’s accident. Wendell completely panicked, got behind the wheel, and drove straight at Lacey to silence her. Theo pushed her out of the way and took the full force of the impact, dying instantly.
Since that moment, Wendell has been running, and the Bay has been desperate for answers. Cash and David waste no time trying to track him down. When they find out Wendell’s bank card was used at a storage unit in Reefton Lakes, they finally get a real lead. Cash pushes through a search warrant and starts thinking about Wendell’s mindset.
If Wendell showed up at Kristina’s funeral out of guilt, then Cash figures he might try the same thing with Theo’s. David agrees, and they set up a stakeout at the cemetery. Sure enough, their instincts prove right. As the funeral cortège makes its way through town, Cash spots Wendell quietly following behind in his car. The second David switches on the sirens, Wendell panics all over again.
Instead of stopping, he speeds up, races past the procession, and takes off down the road. A chase kicks off, and Wendell eventually ditches his car and bolts straight into the bush. Cash sprints after him, while David races ahead to cut him off. Cash tackles him first, but Wendell fights back and kicks him in the face. For a moment, it looks like Wendell might slip away again.
Home and Away: Wendell Is Cornered And There’s No Escape
Just when Wendell starts to make another run for it, David comes crashing through the trees and tackles him to the ground. Years of bottled-up grief pour out as David pins Wendell down and demands he look him in the eye as the man who killed his wife.
Cash arrives in the nick of time and pulls David back before things go too far. Back at the station, Cash reveals that Wendell’s damaged car was found inside the storage unit; solid proof that ties him straight to Theo’s death.
But one thing is still missing: a confession. David takes Wendell into the interview room, but Wendell shuts down completely. He refuses to say a word, forcing David to step outside before he loses control. After gathering himself, he tries again later and this time things shift. When David pushes, Wendell breaks and demands a lawyer. Once the DPP gives the green light, David officially charges him. And that’s when Wendell finally cracks for good.
He admits he killed Theo. Then, one blow after another, he confesses he also caused the accident that killed Kristina. David holds himself together as he finally hears the truth he’s waited years for. Once the charges are up, they escort out Wendell. On the way to the cells, he passes Jo and Lacey. He recognises Jo and, now realising who Lacey actually is, tells them he’s sorry before being led away.
With the confession finally on record, David tells his daughters it’s over. After carrying guilt for so long; Jo for losing her mum, Lacey for dragging Theo into danger; they now have the closure they never thought they’d get. Whether they can fully move on is another story, but Wendell being behind bars is the first real step forward. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Home and Away spoilers.