australian television information archive

Episode 105

W: Sam Meikle
D: Scott Hartford Davis

Lucia tells Pia what happened with Fletch and she is upset that Daniel has put Lucia in danger. Daniel is also furious after he finds out what happened between Lucia and Fletch and blames Paul for getting her involved.

Jarrod and Tracy are looking forward to making a fresh start after her operation to remove her brain tumour but on regaining consciousness she doesn't recognise anyone.

Daniel is targeted for payback by Fletch.

Cast: Basia A'Hern as Lucia Jones, Nathaniel Buzolic as Paul O'Donnell, Zoe Carides as Pia Jones, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Aidan Gillett as Daniel McManus, Charlotte Gregg as Tracy O'Donnell, Daniel Henshall as Addo O'Donnell, Noel Hodda as Ron O'Donnell, Charlie Rose MacLennan as Zoe O'Donnell, Clayton Watson as Jarrod O'Donnell; Richard Huggett as D.C. Jeremy Piper

Episode 106

W: Leigh McGrath
D: Geoffrey Nottage

Jarrod is reeling from the fact that Tracy doesn't recognise him or Bec. Bec cautions Jarrod that it may take Tracy days or weeks to recover… or she may never regain her memories. Returning home, the onslaught of unfamiliar people and experiences is overwhelming.

Deborah confronts Olive about why she was lied to for so long about Jason being her son and Olive to frank in responding she couldn't allow Zoe to become part of the McManus family.

Jason asks Deborah not to reveal to Jarrod that she is Jason's mother, and thereby Zoe's grandmother, while Jarrod is dealing with Tracy. Jason's encounter with Tracy and Zoe in the park infuriates Jarrod when Zoe reveals Jarrod is her real father. Overhearing the fight, Deborah sees an opportunity and advises Jason that he needs to stand up for his rights and fight for Zoe.

Daniel refuses any help from Lucia as he nurses his wounds from a beating at the hands of Fletch's men.

Cast: Basia A'Hern as Lucia Jones, Daisy Betts as Peta Lee, Nathaniel Buzolic as Paul O'Donnell, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Diane Craig as Deborah McManus, Maggie Dence as Olive Hammond, Aidan Gillett as Daniel McManus, Charlotte Gregg as Tracy O'Donnell, Daniel Henshall as Addo O'Donnell, Katherine Hicks as Poppy Hammond, Noel Hodda as Ron O'Donnell, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West, Kim Knuckey as Brian Jones, Charlie Rose MacLennan as Zoe O'Donnell, Clayton Watson as Jarrod O'Donnell; Tom Oakley as Jason Connors

Note: from here to the end of the series Roxane Wilson is listed as a drama coach in the end credits

Episode 107

W: Michaeley O'Brien
D: Geoffrey Nottage

News of Tracy's surgery makes headlines in the local newspaper bringing her attention while out in public. Coupled with oddities in her and Jarrod's lives, Tracy begins to suspect there are things in her past that people aren't telling her about. Her search for answers takes her to The Point, the site of Philby's murder, where she encounters Daniel.

Jason contemplates taking Deborah's advice about fighting for Zoe but Gabby, seeing through Deborah's manipulations, advises him to tell Jarrod that Deborah is Zoe's grandmother. When the pair run into one another on the beach, Jason comes clean and asks for an assurance from Jarrod that he won't cut him out of Zoe's life. Later, Jason cautions Deborah that trying to drive a wedge between him and the O'Donnell's could cost her their relationship. Undeterred, Deborah sets her sights on getting everything she wants.

Baby Darcy's colic begins to take its toll on Tess who contemplates drastic measures.

Cast: Olivia Bonnici as Tess McManus, Nathaniel Buzolic as Paul O'Donnell, Zoe Carides as Pia Jones, Diane Craig as Deborah McManus, Aidan Gillett as Daniel McManus, Charlotte Gregg as Tracy O'Donnell, Daniel Henshall as Addo O'Donnell, Katherine Hicks as Poppy Hammond, Noel Hodda as Ron O'Donnell, Ryan Johnson as Stavva Jones, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West, Charlie Rose MacLennan as Zoe O'Donnell, Clayton Watson as Jarrod O'Donnell; Tom Oakley as Jason Connors, Amos Moore-Well as Darcy, Harriet McIntosh as Darcy

Episode 108

W: Ben Michael
D: Geoffrey Nottage

Daniel passes on his chance to fulfill his long-sought desire for revenge and Tracy flees from the cliff's edge and into the arms of Jarrod who has come looking for her after seeing her search history.

Back at home, Tracy is furious that Jarrod didn't tell her she killed someone and makes him promise not to keep anything from her about her past. After barges into the McManus' house to confront Daniel, warning both him and Deborah to back off, Jarrod returns home and tells Tracy about Deborah being Jason's father. She is struck by the fact that it was Zoe's uncle she killed.

Tracy invites Deborah over to apologise for killing Philby and her plea for a truce is received by Deborah who takes the same request to Jason, covering the $40,000 debt from Daniel steeling Jason's boat to help wipe the slate clean. Daniel reluctantly agrees as well.

Meanwhile, Tracy visits Bec to apologise for trying to set her up for Philby's murder, Tess' drug addiction starts to get serious, Tracy quizzes Jarrod about her family, and Jason's ex turns up out of the blue.

Cast: Basia A'Hern as Lucia Jones, Olivia Bonnici as Tess McManus, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Diane Craig as Deborah McManus, Aidan Gillett as Daniel McManus, Charlotte Gregg as Tracy O'Donnell, Noel Hodda as Ron O'Donnell, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West, Charlie Rose MacLennan as Zoe O'Donnell, Clayton Watson as Jarrod O'Donnell; Tom Oakley as Jason Connors, Jacinta Stapleton as Tamara

Episode 109

W: Liz Packett
D: Geoffrey Nottage

Jason introduces Gabby to Tamara, his ex girlfriend from Seal Rocks who thinks they're still together.

Now that Deborah has found her lost child, Tess inquires if she will tell Jason about George's will. Believing the only copy to be destroyed, Deborah is happy to pretend it doesn't exist. However, Stavva comes across the copy of the Will Tess has and tells Jason who is not please to have lied to about being owed a quarter of the McManus estate.

Stephen, Angela and the kids vacation plans fall through forcing them to go camping. It provides family bonding time and a chance for Stephen and Angela to reconnect but the next morning Stephen finds his wife collapsed outside.

Cast: John Atkinson as Stephen Mulroney, Olivia Bonnici as Tess McManus, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Diane Craig as Deborah McManus, Louis Hunter as Kyle Mulroney, Ryan Johnson as Stavva Jones, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West, Samara Weaving as Kirsten Mulroney; Tom Oakley as Jason Connors, Jacinta Stapleton as Tamara, Roxane Wilson as Angela Mulroney, Edward Kelly as Darcy, Deborah Woodley-Page as Manager

Episode 110

W: Lesley Lewis
D: Geoffrey Nottage

Stephen takes Angela home and calls Bec to examine her but she refuses to go to hospital. With Angela's health failing, the family organises an impromptu early birthday party for the twins. She dies in her sleep that night.

Tess falls further into a downward spiral after taking Daniel's painkillers. Stavva makes Tess promise she won't take any more pills but her drug addiction takes further hold of her and while visiting the Mulroneys, she steals Angela's pills.

Meanwhile, Brian completes the sale of his business.

Cast: John Atkinson as Stephen Mulroney, Daisy Betts as Peta Lee, Olivia Bonnici as Tess McManus, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Zoe Carides as Pia Jones, Maggie Dence as Olive Hammond, Katherine Hicks as Poppy Hammond, Louis Hunter as Kyle Mulroney, Ryan Johnson as Stavva Jones, Kim Knuckey as Brian Jones, Samara Weaving as Kirsten Mulroney, Roxane Wilson as Angela Mulroney; Edward Kelly as Darcy

Episode 111

W: Dan Bennett
D: Lewis Fitz-Gerald

Tamara is still making waves between Jason and Gabby who becomes suspicious of Tamara's motives for being in Manly. After Tamara's hotel room is robbed, Poppy offers her a job at the club.

Stephen and the kids have gone to Melbourne for Angela's funeral. While cleaning up the apartment, Bec discovers Angela's pain medication is missing and tries to find out who might have taken it.

Tess must fight her growing addiction but her increasingly erratic behaviour is noticed by her friends and family.

Cast: Daisy Betts as Peta Lee, Olivia Bonnici as Tess McManus, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Diane Craig as Deborah McManus, Katherine Hicks as Poppy Hammond, Ryan Johnson as Stavva Jones, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West; Tom Oakley as Jason Connors, Jacinta Stapleton as Tamara, Edward Kelly as Darcy

Episode 112

W: Andrew Kelly
D: Lewis Fitz-Gerald

Tamara is still making waves between Gabby and Jason — but Jason is totally unaware of her games. Gabby feels unable to cut Tamara out of her and Jason's life without coming across badly and finally tells Jason her concerns.

Daniel asks Jason to "do what's right" and forfeit his inheritance. Jason doesn't want the money but Tamara encourages him to resist on principle.

Bec shares Stavva's concerns for Tess after speaking with her and asks Stavva to have another talk with her. Stavva convinces Tess to come to Poppy's Karaoke night fundraiser but her alarming appearances gives Bec cause to confront her about taking Angela's pills. After leaving the club, Tess collapses at home and falls down the stairs.

Cast: Daisy Betts as Peta Lee, Olivia Bonnici as Tess McManus, Zoe Carides as Pia Jones, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Aidan Gillett as Daniel McManus, Daniel Henshall as Addo O'Donnell, Katherine Hicks as Poppy Hammond, Noel Hodda as Ron O'Donnell, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West, Kim Knuckey as Brian Jones, Ryan Johnson as Stavva Jones, Tom Oakley as Jason Connors, Jacinta Stapleton as Tamara

Episode 113

W: Vanessa Ballard
D: Lewis Fitz-Gerald

Deborah finds Tess at the bottom of the stairs but when she refuses any help, Deborah calls Stavva who rushes over with Bec. Convinced there's more going on, Bec asks Stavva to keep an eye on Tess for any signs she's taking pills. Stavva raises the issue with Tess who continues to deny anything is wrong but Stavva's curiosity gets the better of him leading to his discovery of Angela's pills in Tess' bedroom. After being confronted by Bec, Stavva and Poppy, Tess eventually admits to Stavva that she has a drug addiction and agrees to get help.

Jarrod and Zoe take Tracy on a trip down memory lane to help her relive her past. After seeing Jarrod and Tracy out with Zoe, Deborah decides she wants to be introduced to her Zoe. Despite Jarrod's objections, Tracy takes Zoe to meet her grandmother.

Cast: Olivia Bonnici as Tess McManus, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Diane Craig as Deborah McManus, Charlotte Gregg as Tracy O'Donnell, Daniel Henshall as Addo O'Donnell, Katherine Hicks as Poppy Hammond, Ryan Johnson as Stavva Jones, Charlie Rose MacLennan as Zoe O'Donnell, Clayton Watson as Jarrod O'Donnell; Oliver Petrunoff as Darcy

Episode 114

W: Giula Sandler
D: Lewis Fitz-Gerald

Jarrod is furious to learn Tracy took Zoe to visit Deborah and is allowing her to be a part of Zoe's life. Jarrod visits Deborah to warn her off but Deborah insists she has no ill intentions. Jarrod relents after Ron advises his son to reign himself in or risk losing Tracy and Zoe. Deborah offers to start a trust fund for Zoe.

Stephen and the kids return from Angela's funeral in Melbourne. Stephen is offered a job in Tasmania and decides to take the position to give the family a fresh start. Stephen, Kyle and Kirsten get ready to head to Hobart but at the last minute Kirsten disappears.

Cast: John Atkinson as Stephen Mulroney, Nathaniel Buzolic as Paul O'Donnell, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Diane Craig as Deborah McManus, Charlotte Gregg as Tracy O'Donnell, Noel Hodda as Ron O'Donnell, Louis Hunter as Kyle Mulroney, Charlie Rose MacLennan as Zoe O'Donnell, Clayton Watson as Jarrod O'Donnell, Samara Weaving as Kirsten Mulroney

Episode 115

W: Sandy Webster
D: Lewis Fitz-Gerald

Jarrod refuses Deborah's financial offer and asks Jason to speak with his mother to get her to back off. Just as Tracy gets Jarrod to moderate his stance, Jason arrives with news Deborah will back off from Zoe so long as he spends time with her. Jason signs the release form and agrees to a relationship with Deborah. The gesture is enough for Deborah who refuses to accept the papers.

Kirsten makes it clear to her father she want's to remain in Sydney. Stephen eventually comes around to allowing Kirsten to stay with Bec and he and Kyle move to Hobart without her.

Cast: Basia A'Hern as Lucia Jones, John Atkinson as Stephen Mulroney, Nathaniel Buzolic as Paul O'Donnell, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Diane Craig as Deborah McManus, Aidan Gillett as Daniel McManus, Charlotte Gregg as Tracy O'Donnell, Louis Hunter as Kyle Mulroney, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West, Clayton Watson as Jarrod O'Donnell, Samara Weaving as Kirsten Mulroney; Tom Oakley as Jason Connors

Note: Louis Hunter's final episode

Episode 116

W: Leigh McGrath
D: Aarne Neeme

Jason informs Jarrod that Deborah has agreed to stay away from Zoe so long at he retains a relationship with her. Daniel ins't convinced Jason doesn't have an eye on the family fortune but Lucia makes him promise her he won't cause trouble.

With Gabby still concerned about Tamara trying to come between her and Jason, Poppy suggests hosting a dinner party to help Tamara and Addo to get together. To Gabby's annoyance, Tamara comes bearing endless funny stories about her and Jason's past and leaves with Gabby's pilfered address book.

Encouraged by the evening, Addo asks out Tamara only to be knocked back due to other plans. Gabby assumes those plans are for a romantic dinner with Jason causing an outburst which leads to an embarrassing situation.

Meanwhile, Jason declines Deborah's offer to manage the Marina. Tracy goes behind Jarrod's back to give Deborah some photos of Zoe and asks her to change her mind about dropping out of Zoe's life.

Cast: Basia A'Hern as Lucia Jones, Diane Craig as Deborah McManus, Aidan Gillett as Daniel McManus, Charlotte Gregg as Tracy O'Donnell, Daniel Henshall as Addo O'Donnell, Katherine Hicks as Poppy Hammond, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West, Clayton Watson as Jarrod O'Donnell; Tom Oakley as Jason Connors, Jacinta Stapleton as Tamara

Episode 117

W: Josephine Dee Barrett
D: Aarne Neeme

Tamara's impromptu exhibition for Jason's art once again allows her to upstage Gabby in front of Jason and their friends. It even earns her a begrudging apology from Gabby for her embarrassing outburst.

Peta's handsome police officer brother Nate arrives in town and quickly catches the eye of Bec.

Jason has a go at Deborah when he mistakenly believes she's bought one of his painting. He later apologises and agrees to takes the job of running the Marina. Daniel agrees to show Jason the ropes but introduces him to the real family business causing Jason to quit on the spot.

Addo's lunch date with Tamara goes terribly when he realises she's not over Jason. After overhearing Addo telling this to Jarrod, Gabby marches down to the club to confront Tamara.

Poppy is injured when she returns home and interrupts an intruder.

Cast: Daisy Betts as Peta Lee, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Diane Craig as Deborah McManus, Aidan Gillett as Daniel McManus, Charlotte Gregg as Tracy O'Donnell, Daniel Henshall as Addo O'Donnell, Katherine Hicks as Poppy Hammond, Noel Hodda as Ron O'Donnell, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West, Clayton Watson as Jarrod O'Donnell; Tom Oakley as Jason Connors, Jacinta Stapleton as Tamara, Bernard Curry as Nate

Episode 118

W: Dan Bennett
D: Aarne Neeme

Jason finds Poppy unconscious on the floor and calls Bec. The identity of the robber seems clear when the papers from George McManus' will appear to have been the target. Jason storms off to confront Daniel only for Stavva to arrive and reveal he and Tess saw Tamara leaving Poppy's building. Jason looks for answers from Tamara who she says she was just returning Gabby's address book which she used to organise the art exhibit.

With her poor grades already an issue, Kirsten announces to Bec her intention to drop out of school.

Addo agonises over Tamara's almost-kiss with Jason and what it means for their potential relationship. He checks in with Tamara who insists what she had with Jason is over and she'd like to get to know Addo better. Her one concern is Gabby getting in the way.

Jason apologises to Daniel and gives him the document surrendering his portion of the estate.

Nate finagles a lunch date with Bec. It is as awkward as it is brief as he is quickly called back to the police station for work. Bec is called in soon after and learns Kirsten has been arrested.

Peta asks Poppy to marry her.

Cast: Daisy Betts as Peta Lee, Olivia Bonnici as Tess McManus, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Aidan Gillett as Daniel McManus, Daniel Henshall as Addo O'Donnell, Katherine Hicks as Poppy Hammond, Ryan Johnson as Stavva Jones, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West, Samara Weaving as Kirsten Mulroney; Tom Oakley as Jason Connors, Jacinta Stapleton as Tamara, Bernard Curry as Nate, Richard Huggett as Jeremy

Episode 119

W: Fiona Kelly
D: Aarne Neeme

Kirsten is given a warning and released. Bec reluctantly agrees not to tell her father. Stephen, informed by the school, arrives back in town to work out what to do with Kirsten and gives Bec the chance to back out of their deal.

Brian, unemployed since selling his business, is getting underfoot at the café with his DIY projects prompting Stavva to suggest his parents take a vacation. Their unwillingness to leave him in charge of the café upsets Stavva leading to a fight with his father.

Stavva finds Tess with more pills. She insists she's not taking them and puts them down the drain to show he can trust her. Daniel drugs Tess' tea intending to get her to relapse but when Deborah's plans change and she can't look after Darcy, Tess takes him to the beach alone.

Poppy and Peta are surprised by Nan's reaction to their engagement. Nan's out-of-control wedding planning necessitates another talk. Nate asks Bec out for another date.

Cast: John Atkinson as Stephen Mulroney, Daisy Betts as Peta Lee, Olivia Bonnici as Tess McManus, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Zoe Carides as Pia Jones, Diane Craig as Deborah McManus, Maggie Dence as Olive Hammond, Aidan Gillett as Daniel McManus, Katherine Hicks as Poppy Hammond, Ryan Johnson as Stavva Jones, Kim Knuckey as Brian Jones, Samara Weaving as Kirsten Mulroney; Bernard Curry as Nate, Amos Moore-Well as Darcy

Episode 120

W: Michael O'Brien
D: Aarne Neeme

Tess goes missing at the beach leaving Darcy behind unattended. Stavva eventually finds Tess on the beach, drugged up, and Tess soon realises it was Daniel that drugged her.

After physical altercation between Daniel and Jason at the marina, Deborah tries to play peacemaker but Daniel, tired of being squeezed out of his mother's life, first by Tess, now by Jason, storms out on Deborah.

Stephen has second thoughts about leaving Kirsten in Manly with Bec and decides she should return to Hobart with him. After another argument with his father, Stavva decides to move out of home. To solve everyone's problem's, Stavva decides he should move in with Bec to help look after Kirsten.

Cast: Basia A'Hern as Lucia Jones, John Atkinson as Stephen Mulroney, Nathaniel Buzolic as Paul O'Donnell, Olivia Bonnici as Tess McManus, Zoe Carides as Pia Jones, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Diane Craig as Deborah McManus, Aidan Gillett as Daniel McManus, Ryan Johnson as Stavva Jones, Kim Knuckey as Brian Jones, Samara Weaving as Kirsten Mulroney; Tom Oakley as Jason Connors, Carmel Mullin as Older Woman, Chris Drake as Stranger, Amos Moore-Well as Darcy, Oscar Ryan as Darcy

Note: John Atkinson's final episode

Episode 121

W: Michaeley O'Brien
D: Scott Hartford Davis

Poppy and Peta begin to plan their wedding that is due to take place in two weeks.

Daniel moves out of his mother's home and into a nearby penthouse suite, content to stay there until his mother asks him back. He also steps away from the family business and rallies the courier drivers into a revolt. When his mother refuses to give in to his Jason-or-me ultimatum, he demands his share of the estate.

A handsome stranger comes to Poppy's aid at the club by filling in during a busy shift but she doesn't know he has a secret agenda. Nate and Bec have another date.

Cast: Basia A'Hern as Lucia Jones, Daisy Betts as Peta Lee, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Diane Craig as Deborah McManus, Aidan Gillett as Daniel McManus, Katherine Hicks as Poppy Hammond, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West; Tom Oakley as Jason Connors, Bernard Curry as Nate, Paul Pantano as Shaun, Iain McGuire as Mitch

Episode 122

W: Andrew Kelly
D: Scott Hartford Davis

Addo and Tamara get busy helping the McManus's courier business make their deliveries on time. It is clear Tamara is only doing it to spend more time with Jason and stringing along Addo to act as cover for her true intentions. When Gabby confronts a wedding-dress-wearing Tamara at her new flat, Tamara admits that she wants Jason back.

Kirsten's interest in Shaun grows but he's not what he seems. Shaun breaks into Poppy's flat and downloads the contents off Peta's computer — what is he after?

Pia wants to make sure Bec knows whats she in for and gives her a list of Stavva's bad habits.

Cast: Zoe Carides as Pia Jones, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Diane Craig as Deborah McManus, Daniel Henshall as Addo O'Donnell, Katherine Hicks as Poppy Hammond, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West, Kim Knuckey as Brian Jones, Ryan Johnson as Stavva Jones, Samara Weaving as Kirsten Mulroney; Tom Oakley as Jason Connors, Jacinta Stapleton as Tamara, Paul Pantano as Shaun

Episode 123

W: Liz Packett
D: Scott Hartford Davis

Daniel pressures his mother to get the disbursement of his father's estate underway. Tired of the drama, Lucia begs Daniel to reconcile with his mother but when he refuses she decides to cool things off until he sorts things out. His answer is to hire a lawyer and head off up the coast for a few days.

Tamara talks her way out of the wedding dress episode telling Jason that it was all a misunderstanding on Gabby's part, flatly denying she ever said she wanted him back. Worried Addo's headed for heartbreak, Gabby warns him to stay away from Tamara. However, Tamara reassures Addo that her feelings for him are real.

After Gabby asks Jason not to see Tamara again, Deborah offers Tamara a job at the marina assisting Jason. Jason isn't impressed by Deborah's plans to redevelop the marina into a new hotel complex and quits. To get her son back on board, Deborah takes Tamara's advice and includes an eco-friendly youth hostel in the project.

After Jason has to stop up a fight between Gabby and Tamara, Gabby breaks up with Jason when he refuses to see her side.

Cast: Basia A'Hern as Lucia Jones, Diane Craig as Deborah McManus, Aidan Gillett as Daniel McManus, Daniel Henshall as Addo O'Donnell, Noel Hodda as Ron O'Donnell, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West; Tom Oakley as Jason Connors, Jacinta Stapleton as Tamara

Episode 124

W: Stephen Vagg
D: Scott Hartford Davis

Jason tries to make amends with Gabby, offering to pull out of the marina project, but Gabby tells Jason they are definitely over.

When Stavva continually rejects her advances, Tess becomes concerned that his interest in her is waning. Taking Poppy's advice, Tess tries to spice up her relationship with Stavva — with embarrassing results after he invites everyone around for what she was intending to be a romantic evening for two.

After watching Tess spend the rest of the night drinking and hearing about her drug problem from Poppy, Nate takes it upon himself to report Tess to the Department of Community Services.

Cast: Olivia Bonnici as Tess McManus, Nathaniel Buzolic as Paul O'Donnell, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Charlotte Gregg as Tracy O'Donnell, Daniel Henshall as Addo O'Donnell, Katherine Hicks as Poppy Hammond, Ryan Johnson as Stavva Jones, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West, Kim Knuckey as Brian Jones; Jacinta Stapleton as Tamara, Bernard Curry as Nate

Episode 125

W: Sandy Webster
D: Scott Hartford Davis

Tess can't believe that Nate has brought a DOCS caseworker to her home. No action is taken but the looming spectre of home visits upsets Tess. After learning about Nate's visit, Stavva storms down to the police station to confront Nate and Bec is similarly furious at Nate's overreaction. Bec later speaks with Peta who tells her about Nate's ex-girlfriend, a drug-user who miscarried their baby.

Tess finally has enough of Stavva putting her off and gives Stavva an ultimatum. If he doesn't want a relationship with her she'll more back to the UK.

Poppy begins to grow suspicious of Shaun and asks Peta to have Nate look into his background. Nate discovers that Shaun has a police record and connections to a serial rapist who has vowed revenge against Peta. Their concerns grow when they discover that Shaun has taken Kirsten for a drive and no-one can contact her.

Cast: Olivia Bonnici as Tess McManus, Daisy Betts as Peta Lee, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Diane Craig as Deborah McManus, Noel Hodda as Ron O'Donnell, Charlotte Gregg as Tracy O'Donnell, Katherine Hicks as Poppy Hammond, Ryan Johnson as Stavva Jones, Samara Weaving as Kirsten Mulroney; Bernard Curry as Nate, Paul Pantano as Shaun, Amanda Bishop as Linda, Oliver Petrunoff as Darcy

Episode 126

W: Lesley Lewis
D: Geoffrey Nottage

Peta is convinced Kirsten is out with a friend of the man she falsified evidence against. When Shaun is found and arrested, Peta is forced come clean to her brother that she coached a witness to get a conviction against the man she was supposed to be defending. With no guarantee there isn't evidence of Peta's misconduct, Nate has no choice but to let Shaun go with the understanding he leaves town.

Deborah puts pressure on Stavva to convince Tess to stay in Manly but Tess and Stavva come to the realisation that they are just good friends and only bonded over Darcy. Tess decides to move back home to England and asks Deborah for her share of the estate. Desperate to stop her leaving the country, Deborah tells Nate Tess is still taking drugs and shares his concern for her grandson's safety.

Cast: Daisy Betts as Peta Lee, Olivia Bonnici as Tess McManus, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Diane Craig as Deborah McManus, Daniel Henshall as Addo O'Donnell, Katherine Hicks as Poppy Hammond, Ryan Johnson as Stavva Jones, Samara Weaving as Kirsten Mulroney; Bernard Curry as Nate, Paul Pantano as Shaun, Adam Dowell as Cop

Episode 127

W: Jason Herbison
D: Geoffrey Nottage

In light of Deborah's revelations, which Deborah asks Nate to handle anonymously, Tess has a second visit from DOCS. Deborah tries to shifts the blame onto Stavva when Tess starts looking into who told DOCS she was planning on leaving the country. Deborah's motives are multitude as she reveals to Daniel there's no easy way to pay out Tess' share of the estate. After finding out that Deborah has betrayed her, Tess departs for the UK.

Jason is set up by Daniel who has had him pick up a package of drugs before tipping off the drug squad who arrive to search the marina.

Tamara's plans are finally exposed when Jason finds a pair of wedding rings with their names inscribed.

Cast: Basia A'Hern as Lucia Jones, Olivia Bonnici as Tess McManus, Diane Craig as Deborah McManus, Aidan Gillett as Daniel McManus, Katherine Hicks as Poppy Hammond, Ryan Johnson as Stavva Jones, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West; Tom Oakley as Jason Connors, Jacinta Stapleton as Tamara, Bernard Curry as Nate, Amanda Bishop as Linda, Matt Durrant as Police Officer, Oliver Petrunoff as Darcy

Note: Olivia Bonnici's final episode. She appeared in 74 episodes.

Episode 128

W: Jason Herbison
D: Geoffrey Nottage

After getting caught out, Tamara confesses her love to Jason. In an instant he knows everything Gabby warned him about was true. Gabby rejects Jason's initial attempt at a reconciliation but a marriage proposal helps change her mind.

Tamara breaks up with Addo, only telling him the truth when forced to by Gabby. Addo's devastated but doesn't go quietly.

Deborah's family is falling apart as Daniel rejects her attempt to make things right between them. He just want what's owed him. There is some good news as Tracy and Jarrod invite her to Zoe's birthday party.

Daniel and his mother finally clear the air while visiting George and Philby's graves. Hearing about the mended relationship, Lucia rushes over to see Daniel hoping they can get back together unaware Tamara is in his bed.

Tracy and Jarrod discuss having another child.

Cast: Basia A'Hern as Lucia Jones, Nathaniel Buzolic as Paul O'Donnell, Zoe Carides as Pia Jones, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Diane Craig as Deborah McManus, Charlotte Gregg as Tracy O'Donnell, Aidan Gillett as Daniel McManus, Daniel Henshall as Addo O'Donnell, Noel Hodda as Ron O'Donnell, Ryan Johnson as Stavva Jones, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West, Kim Knuckey as Brian Jones, Charlie Rose MacLennan as Zoe O'Donnell, Clayton Watson as Jarrod O'Donnell; Tom Oakley as Jason Connors, Jacinta Stapleton as Tamara, Ravi Simons as Magician, Rebecca Nides as Clown

Episode 129

W: Sam Meikle
D: Geoffrey Nottage

Lucia nearly catches Daniel with Tamara, but Tamara certainly catches Daniel out when she blackmails him. She threatening to send Lucia compromising photos of her and Daniel if he ensure she can keep her job at the marina despite breaking up with Jason.

DC Piper questions Peta about her former client, Greg Burnley. He is making allegations she buried a witness statement during his trial that exonerated him. She initially refuses to comment due to lawyer-client privilege but eventually comes clean. The fallout is immediate with Peta facing potential jail time and Greg Burnley being released pending a new trial.

Jarrod and Tracy get a referral to a fertility specialist. Initial hopes a positive but further tests reveal Tracy's injuries prevent her getting pregnant.

Cast: Basia A'Hern as Lucia Jones, Daisy Betts as Peta Lee, Maggie Dence as Olive Hammond, Charlotte Gregg as Tracy O'Donnell, Aidan Gillett as Daniel McManus, Katherine Hicks as Poppy Hammond, Noel Hodda as Ron O'Donnell, Clayton Watson as Jarrod O'Donnell; Tom Oakley as Jason Connors, Jacinta Stapleton as Tamara, Richard Huggett as D.C. Jeremy Piper, Bernard Curry as Nate

Episode 130

W: Sam Meikle
D: Geoffrey Nottage

Peta is prepared to go to Adelaide alone to face the consequences of her actions, leaving Poppy behind in Manly. With her friends support, she decides to stay and marries Poppy in a ceremony on the beach. Inspired by the day, Jason proposes to Gabby and she accepts.

Bec is acting very strangely, especially with Nate and Kirsten. With her relationship with Nate on the rocks, Bec finally pulls the plug. Later confessing to Gabby that she is pregnant — with Jarrod's baby.

Sam Webster escapes custody and crashes the wedding reception at the club and threatens everyone at gunpoint. His one demand is for each family present to chose one person they are willing to lose. They have 30 seconds to chose before he starts shooting... [fade to black, 3 gunshots are heard]

Cast: Basia A'Hern as Lucia Jones, Daisy Betts as Peta Lee, Nathaniel Buzolic as Paul O'Donnell, Zoe Carides as Pia Jones, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Diane Craig as Deborah McManus, Maggie Dence as Olive Hammond, Aidan Gillett as Daniel McManus, Charlotte Gregg as Tracy O'Donnell, Daniel Henshall as Addo O'Donnell, Katherine Hicks as Poppy Hammond, Noel Hodda as Ron O'Donnell, Ryan Johnson as Stavva Jones, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West, Kim Knuckey as Brian Jones, Charlie Rose MacLennan as Zoe O'Donnell, Clayton Watson as Jarrod O'Donnell, Samara Weaving as Kirsten Mulroney; Tom Oakley as Jason Connors, Bernard Curry as Nate, Cale Morgan as Constable Novak, Matthew Holmes as Sam Webster, Kay Linton-Mann as Celebrant