Leah, Justin and Lacey face another confronting week in Home and Away as grief continues to fuel tension, while several residents return to unexpected news and make life-altering decisions. With relationships shifting and new discoveries unfolding, the emotional fallout begins long before anyone is ready to deal with what’s next.
Lacey Tries to Rebuild Her Life
After Wendell’s confession, David formally charges him for the deaths of both Theo and Kristina. He tells Jo and Lacey that they should try to start moving forward, although it is clear neither of them feels ready to let go of the past yet.
Lacey decides to move back in with David and Jo, but packing up her belongings leaves her overwhelmed and emotional. David and Jo step in to help and the three share a tender moment together, though Jo privately becomes worried about how much Lacey continues to struggle beneath the surface.
Leah and Justin Face Cracks in Their Coping
Still raw from her earlier run-in with Lacey, Leah lashes out at Justin when her emotions boil over. Alf steps in and reminds Leah that Justin is not the enemy and is grieving just as deeply as she is.
Leah later apologises to Justin, who realises that she needs his full support right now. Wanting to be there for her, he tells Remi and Sonny that he can no longer be involved in the record label, choosing to focus entirely on Leah.
Eden Makes a Risky Choice
Eden becomes increasingly suspicious about what is going on with Mackenzie and decides she cannot ignore it any longer. She confronts Levi, who explains that Mac suffered a miscarriage and left for Queensland without telling him.
Eden pushes Levi to reach out, but he refuses and insists on giving Mac space. Ignoring him, Eden pressures Mali into calling Mac and then takes the phone herself, which leads to an angry Mac hanging up. Eden later admits what she did, leaving Levi distressed.
Leah Feels Shut Out of Mourning
Leah becomes consumed by the fact that Theo’s mum, Cassandra, blames her for his death and has banned her from attending the funeral. Justin gently suggests grief counselling, but Leah rejects the idea and spirals further.
Haunted by her last conversation with Theo, Leah convinces herself that Cassandra is right and believes she should have protected him more. Justin reminds her she did everything possible, but once he is alone, he breaks down under the weight of his own grief.
Cash Faces a Moral Dilemma
Tane asks Cash for information about Harper’s family history, pushing him for answers out of concern for Archie. Cash hesitates at first but eventually shares what he knows, wanting to protect the child.
Harper storms off after discovering what happened, but later returns with her parents’ details and asks Cash to run them through the police database. Cash knows he could face serious consequences if he does it, but Harper eventually convinces him.
Home and Away: Eden and Cash Return to Tragedy
Eden and Cash arrive home still wrapped up in their newlywed happiness, unaware of the devastation waiting for them. When they learn about Theo’s death, Eden encourages Cash to return to work and find whoever is responsible.
At Salt, Eden bumps into Abigail, who chooses not to tell her about Mackenzie’s miscarriage or the fact that Mac has already taken off to Queensland. Eden remains unaware that far more has changed in Summer Bay than she realises.
David Finally Gets the Truth
David sits down to interview Wendell, who tries to deny any involvement in the deaths. David refuses to let up and tells Wendell that the evidence will still lead to a guilty verdict.
Wendell eventually breaks, shows remorse and confesses to killing both Theo and Kristina. Overcome with emotion, David finally receives the answers that have haunted him and his family for years.
Home and Away: Harper and Dana Clash Over the Past
Harper begins feeling more optimistic after a difficult few weeks, but Dana brings up Archie’s lack of extended family, leaving Harper deep in thought. Harper later tells Dana she is considering reaching out to their parents.
Dana reacts with horror and shuts the idea down immediately. She insists she will not allow their parents to ruin their lives or Archie’s, leaving Harper frustrated and without support.
Levi Struggles With Distance
With Mackenzie heading to Queensland, Mali advises Levi not to follow her or involve Dean. Levi stays in Summer Bay but decides to call Dean so Mac has support when she arrives.
Although Levi keeps up a brave front, he feels hurt when he finds out Mac reached Queensland without contacting him at all. The silence leaves him uncertain about the future of their relationship.
Home and Away: David Receives a Breakthrough
At the police station, David updates Cash on the progress of the Wendell investigation. Their momentum increases when they discover Wendell’s payment card was used at a storage unit.
Cash vows to get a search warrant and considers the possibility that Wendell might attend Theo’s funeral, just as he did for Kristina, even though he was responsible for her death as well.
Jo Turns to Tane
Jo leans on Tane for support after everything she and her family have endured, but later worries she is depending on him too much. Tane reassures her, encouraging her to share what she has been holding in.
Jo confides that she misses her mum and avoids leaning on her dad because Lacey needs him more. After Tane continues to support her before she visits her mother’s grave, Jo gives in to her emotions and kisses him.
Home and Away: Leah Rejects Lacey’s Visit
Cash tells Lacey that David has arrested Wendell, prompting her to visit Leah in the hopes of easing some of the pain. As expected, the moment does not go well.
With emotions running high, Leah tells Lacey she will never forgive her for what happened to Theo. Lacey leaves devastated, confirming her fear that she is not welcome.
Cash and David Chase Wendell
David and Cash attend Theo’s funeral, where they spot Wendell’s car nearby. Wendell ignores police instructions to stop, setting off a high-speed chase.
The pursuit ends on foot when David catches up and pins Wendell by the throat, forcing Cash to intervene. Back at the station, Cash explains that Wendell’s damaged car was found in his storage unit, enough to charge him for Theo’s death, though a confession is still needed for Kristina’s.
Home and Away: Sonny Tries to Support Lacey
Sonny checks on Lacey as she sits alone on the beach, overwhelmed by grief. She tells him she does not feel she deserves support, but he gently disagrees.
With Leah unable to attend Theo’s funeral, Alf and Marilyn arrange a private gathering to honour him. Sonny encourages Lacey to join, but she declines, convinced she would not be welcome there.
Dana and Harper Reach a Breaking Point
Harper becomes cagey when Tane asks questions about her estranged parents and refuses to give specifics. She later meets with Dana, hoping to change her mind.
Dana stands firm and insists she will not allow their parents back into their lives under any circumstances. The disagreement leaves the sisters divided, with no resolution in sight. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for every Home and Away update.