Thursday in Erinsborough…
Chloe finally admits to Elly that her Huntington’s symptoms are progressing, and wonders if it’s best that they end their relationship now, to spare Elly and Aster the pain of watching her deteriorate. Elly is stunned and naturally refuses but Chloe insists she take some time to at least think about what she’s in for. Elly seeks advice from Mackenzie and Nicolette, before returning to Chloe with the only way this was ever going to go.
Wendy is looking forward to her time away with Andrew so they can reconnect. She reassures Paul that the Waterhole is running like a well-oiled machine, and nothing will go wrong, despite the busy time of year. But then a staff member calls in sick and Wendy can’t find a replacement. It looks like her holiday is in trouble until Aaron steps up and offers to work the shift, saving the day.
Melanie’s return to Ramsay Street begins on a positive note when she gives Nell a framed ticket of her favourite wrestling match for Nell’s birthday. She also understands that she can’t be at Nell’s party the next day, not wanting to get in the way of the new family dynamic at the Willis house. Despite this, Melanie’s presence resonates with Terese, who feels usurped when the wrestling T-shirt she organized for Nell seems to pale in comparison to Melanie’s gift. Toadie reassures her that Nell will adore the T-shirt, or more so the thought behind it, but he’s privately concerned.
Meanwhile, Melanie realises her move back won’t be easy when she needs a prescription for her pain medication. Remi’s at home and offers to write her one, but when Melanie enters her old home, she’s overcome by panicked emotion. She runs back out onto the street, seeing Toadie in the front yard of the Willis house. Making eye contact, Melanie escapes back to the safety of the Kennedy house, leaving Toadie even more worried.
Returned from his trip, and finding himself with a little too much free time on his hands, Karl takes it upon himself to get to know Holly’s new boyfriend, Haz, a little better. Haz finds himself in the line of fire, when Karl drops into Harold’s, ostensibly for a coffee, but actually to get answers to his many personal questions. Holly is shocked to walk in on this and Karl suggests that they need to talk. After a brief heart-to-heart, Karl realises that Holly is feeling insecure about the relationship, but she remains guarded about why.
Meanwhile, Haz debriefs with Byron, who lays it out calmly, Karl is just protective of his daughter. However, both Haz and Holly, are challenged by Karl’s keen interest in their personal lives.
Neighbours, streaming from 7.30 am today on Freevee in the UK
