Home and Away 8627 13th November 2025

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00:00I want you to make a board for Mackenzie.

00:10A special occasion.

00:11You know, with everything she's been through, she deserves something to smile about.

00:15Not much of a brief.

00:16I was so sure I could do this, but I've got nothing.

00:19I found something that's really interesting that I think could be really great at.

00:22Yes?

00:23It is the Volunteers in Policing program.

00:26No.

00:27It's a good program.

00:28You must have seen it in action before.

00:29I have, but Eden cannot be involved.

00:32Maybe you don't need Sonny as much as you think.

00:34I think I do.

00:35Sonny, can we talk privately?

00:38I have an incredibly supportive partner to turn to when I need, and you do too.

00:42You need only not him, not me.

00:44I was kind of hoping you had a good time at the barbecue.

00:47Sonny was there.

00:48He just shut me out and left.

00:50He needs support.

00:51He's trying to hide it, but he's not okay.

00:54The barbecue?

00:55I would have thought that would be good for him.

00:57Sonny was there.

00:58You know, maybe if he wasn't, things might have turned out different, but...

01:01Oh, but isn't that why she went?

01:03What?

01:04Well, when David asked her to go to the barbecue, she said she couldn't go, but when she heard

01:08that Sonny was gone, she changed her mind.

01:10I hope you're heading home to do something fun because you've been a real misery guts for days.

01:23JP, don't start.

01:24Let me guess.

01:25The warm going home is just about a surfboard design.

01:28Actually, no.

01:29Abby's about to start a shift upstairs, so I'm going to go and hang out with her, okay?

01:32Please stay here.

01:33Who's the man?

01:34I hear you've been playing phone tag about the surfboard.

01:37Oh, yeah.

01:38Something like that.

01:39Don't you two live together?

01:41Well, we've just both been very busy.

01:44Trying to get a chance to talk about the board while Mac's not around has been a bit of a challenge,

01:47but she's home right now, so why don't we head upstairs, have a chat.

01:51I'm excited to see what you've come up with.

01:53Sorry.

01:54I was actually about to rush out the door.

01:58Okay.

01:59Well, there's no deadline, so tomorrow.

02:01Sounds good.

02:07You can't avoid this forever.

02:17Working hard, I see.

02:18You know, that mean bartender look is bad for business.

02:21Is everything alright?

02:22Yeah, actually, I have some big news.

02:26I am going to be volunteering at the police station.

02:29As what?

02:30Target practice?

02:31It's a support role.

02:32I'm going to be helping victims navigate the system.

02:36Oh, wow.

02:37It is huge.

02:38Good on you.

02:39Thanks.

02:40Does that mean you're quitting salt?

02:41Yeah.

02:42You're going to miss me?

02:43No.

02:44I still need this job to pay the bills.

02:48So is this definitely happening?

02:50Well, I mean, David has to finalize everything,

02:53but he's really keen to have me around.

02:55Well, you seem pretty keen yourself.

02:57Yeah.

02:58I mean, it's a chance for me to really help people.

03:00As far as finding a purpose, this sounds like a winner.

03:03Yeah.

03:04You'll smash it.

03:05Absolutely.

03:06That's why Levi's going to buy you a cocktail to celebrate.

03:08Yeah.

03:09You should celebrate, right?

03:10Yes.

03:11I need to probably go home to cash.

03:13We need to talk about how this is all going to work.

03:15All right.

03:16But we should celebrate.

03:17Cash is going to be so excited to work with you.

03:21Just so I have this right, you have no concerns about the program itself.

03:25Ah, no.

03:26No, absolutely none.

03:27In fact, when I...

03:28Yeah.

03:29In fact, when I worked in the city, I worked with the volunteer program.

03:31It's a really, really good program.

03:33You and I both understand the challenges that come with having family involved in our line of work.

03:38So...

03:39Sarge, Sarge, I guess I'm just asking if you can extend me some professional courtesy.

03:44You want me to do you a solid?

03:46One officer to another.

03:47Yes, Sarge.

03:48Okay.

03:49I'm going to pretend this conversation never happened.

03:52You're welcome.

03:53Excuse me, Sarge.

03:54I have no interest in adjudicating your marital disagreements and I'm not shutting down a volunteer for a worthy initiative.

04:00Is that clear?

04:02That's clear.

04:04So unless you're going to help me wash up, you should probably go home.

04:10Gone are the days I'd take all these leftovers home to Theo.

04:15How many times he would just pounce on me the moment and walk through the door.

04:21It'll get easier.

04:24I might see if Sunny and Dana want these.

04:27I don't think they ate a thing at the barbecue.

04:30Okay, so they've probably eaten by now.

04:31How do you know that?

04:32I don't know that, but now that we're on the subject of Sunny, can we talk about what happened today?

04:37What about it?

04:38Can we sit down?

04:39I don't have time.

04:40Just...

04:41We need to make time for this.

04:50Is it true you only went to the barbecue because you knew Sunny was going to be there?

04:53Who told you that?

04:54It doesn't matter who told me that.

04:55Is it true?

04:57I wanted to check on him after we found that photo.

05:02I thought he just showed up.

05:04I didn't know you were expecting him to be there.

05:07What difference does it make?

05:08The important thing is that I'm worried about you.

05:10No, I know...

05:11I know you are and I know why.

05:13Do you?

05:14Yes, of course I do.

05:16But I'm worried about you.

05:18Are you sure?

05:20This is not just, and I don't know...

05:25You redirecting your grief.

05:26If you're going to suggest counselling...

05:28I'm not going to...

05:29I can't just click my fingers and change how I feel.

05:32I'm not saying you should, okay?

05:34I just want to help you figure this out.

05:40Okay, and now I'm going to have more time to do that.

05:43What do you mean?

05:45My counsellor's really happy with my progress, okay?

05:47We've agreed that I don't need to see her as often, if at all.

05:53Congratulations.

05:55I'm glad that you can just turn off your emotions like that after a few easy sessions.

06:00No, that's not what I am saying.

06:02I went there to figure a way through this.

06:04And you have.

06:05So we've got nothing else to discuss.

06:09Just go home.

06:10Hi, guys.

06:11Any chance I can get something to eat, I'm starving.

06:13Come in.

06:14You're just in time to congratulate my husband.

06:16He's just graduated from grief counselling today.

06:19Second thoughts.

06:20Don't worry about it.

06:21I'll go home and reheat some.

06:22No, I've got plenty of leftovers for you to take home.

06:24There you go.

06:29What's going on?

06:32Just put my foot in it.

06:33As usual.

06:40Where have you been?

06:54Went out for a walk.

06:56I told Levi and Abby about my volunteer work.

06:59They're very excited.

07:01Shame I can't say the same for all my family.

07:03I'm not going to apologise for keeping you safe.

07:06Babe.

07:07You're getting worked up over something that's never going to happen.

07:10No, I'm not getting worked up.

07:11You have no idea what you...

07:16Look, I'm tired.

07:19Maybe we should go to bed.

07:20I'm tired.

07:37That was the surf.

07:40Pretty awesome.

07:42What's up?

07:44You got time for a chat?

07:45No.

07:50What's going on?

07:53I'm sorry.

07:55The truth is, I...

07:57I can't do Max Board.

07:59Hm.

08:00Why not?

08:02I'm just...

08:04I'm too busy.

08:05Too busy?

08:07I didn't give you a deadline.

08:08How could time be issued?

08:10Look, if you're not interested, just say so.

08:11No, it's not that.

08:13Can we go somewhere else and have a talk?

08:17Eden, what can I do for you?

08:20I was wondering, um, if this would be dangerous for me at all?

08:25Working in the station?

08:26Is it...

08:27Is it risky?

08:28We would never put civilians in danger.

08:29No.

08:30No, of course not.

08:31But, um, everyone knows everyone around here.

08:32And as a cop's wife, am I likely to be...

08:36targeted?

08:38Are these your concerns or your husband's?

08:40Yeah.

08:41Sorry.

08:42He's being super overprotective.

08:44Look, I can't rule out every possibility.

08:46I know.

08:47But you'd mostly be working with victims in court or at the hospital.

08:50You would never come into contact with criminals.

08:53Good.

08:54That is...

08:55That is what I thought.

08:57Okay.

08:59Now I'm gonna tell you the same thing I told Cash last night.

09:03I am not getting involved.

09:04You two need to sort it out.

09:06Right.

09:07Right.

09:09Do you have a problem with that?

09:10No.

09:11Everything is now...

09:12very clear.

09:13No.

09:15No.

09:19No.

09:34No, no.

09:36My husband lied to me.

09:38Okay.

09:39Is he still alive?

09:40Hmm... for now.

09:41what did he do well you know how I wanted to volunteer with the police yeah

09:45yeah well I'm pretty sure that last night he asked his boss to block me from

09:50the program why would he do that because he's wrapping me in cotton wool

09:55like I'm some wilting flower he has to protect all the time are you sure this

09:57isn't just some business I'm standing I am sure

10:00cash has made it abundantly clear that he is not on board feels like I can't put

10:06her foot right more I try to help the harder she pushes back pretty sure Leah

10:12wasn't trying to be hurtful but you you've been where she is heaven knows

10:17you've had enough grief in your life it's exactly I don't want her getting stuck in

10:25that headspace you know her grief it's consuming her but she's not doing

10:29anything to help herself move on doesn't have to be counseling it just has to be

10:36something hey yeah I'm pleased counseling's helping mate yeah me too

10:44doesn't make it any easier I miss Theo so much every time I try to talk to her she

10:52just gets upset and defensive so I'm just giving her space for now I know it's

10:59tough but you just got to keep on trying hey are these for us sorry I was meant to bring him over no

11:13worries you got a lot going on how are you traveling like you know just taking it day by day

11:20by day but if you and Justin ever need anything thank you thanks

11:28so what do you think

11:34you hate them no no it's just I get it and then I feel right so I'm gonna pull out okay this job

11:48isn't for me Marley you working on this board is what makes it so special okay you're like a brother

11:54to Mac

11:54maybe that's the problem I see Mackenzie as a friend and I like a sister but you're her partner

12:03I need to see this from your perspective I'm not an artist though yeah but this gift isn't from me

12:07it's from you help me out here help me see Mackenzie through your eyes

12:13this doesn't need to be weird it definitely feels weird talking about this with you

12:19well if this is gonna work you need to be open and honest with me

12:22what does Mack mean to you where do I even start you try the beginning

12:29okay um well as you know she was a patient

12:38she was unconscious first time we met so not that romantic a start but uh eventually when

12:46I did get to talk to her I knew I was in trouble

12:50no Mack sure is trouble

12:53I'd never felt that way about anybody before especially a patient

12:58and I never imagined in a million years I'd be leaving my marriage

13:04yeah your Mack had a rocky start I remember how tough it was

13:08but worth it you know I've never smiled like that with anybody else

13:14she's she's she's got this fire she's independent she's strong she's just fierce you know

13:23it's like she could take on the world if she wanted to

13:26I knew I'd met my match

13:28I love Mackenzie so much

13:32she's my life partner and

13:35I'm so excited to see what lies ahead for us

13:38so it should be

13:40oh I'd go for another run if I were you

13:46far far away

13:48what do you mean

13:48don't say I didn't warn you

13:50come to lie to me again

13:55about what

13:57oh I don't know about where you actually went last night

14:00I went and spoke to David

14:03yeah I know he told me

14:05you asked him not to hire me didn't you

14:08I had to do something

14:08I don't believe this how could you go behind my back like that

14:12because you know how I feel about you working at the station

14:14Eden it's too dangerous

14:15and if I hadn't

14:16cash you cannot spend your whole life trying to protect me

14:19okay

14:20when is this gonna end

14:22but our voices

14:31where do they go

14:34have you spoken to Justin since this morning

14:37no why has he said something

14:39no

14:39well we had a little chat

14:41and

14:42I think he just wants to be there for you

14:45if you need someone to lean on

14:47it's only said something similar

14:49oh yeah well great minds then eh

14:51oh hey hey

14:52terrific barbecue

14:54great food

14:55and fun crowd

14:56great you come in

14:58thanks for the invite

14:59everything okay

15:03I'm trying to get an answer

15:05from the DPP on a date for Wendell's sentencing

15:07still no news

15:09no

15:09it should be any day now

15:11that's what you keep saying

15:12what does everything have to take so long

15:14I know it feels

15:15the legal system is a joke

15:17people need justice

15:19they need closure

15:19is that too much to ask

15:20I know it's frustrating

15:21I want this over with as much as you need

15:23then do something about it

15:25you said making this statement

15:26would put that guy away for a long time

15:28Leah

15:29I'm sorry

15:33it's okay

15:34come on

15:36why don't we get out of here

15:37sorry

15:45I got talking with Levi

15:47and lost track of time

15:48talking about anything in particular

15:51in my hangouts with Max Design

15:54finally

15:54you were right

15:57I should have been up front with him from the start

15:59at least it's out in the open now

16:02so he told you that he wanted to pull out

16:04he did

16:05I'm really sorry that he's letting you down in this way

16:07no he didn't

16:08he didn't

16:09he managed to iron out the details

16:10and now he's fully committed

16:11really?

16:14all good to go

16:15it was my fault

16:16I should have been more clear about the brief

16:17so what

16:19the design's changing now?

16:20sure is

16:21it's going to trace Mac and Levi's love story

16:23and it's a hell of a story

16:26can you really fit that on a surfboard?

16:28watch me

16:29you've been gone a while

16:35yeah I needed some time to think

16:37yeah

16:38me too

16:39I am

16:43really sorry that I went behind your back

16:45I was just doing it out of concern for your safety

16:48yeah

16:48I'm very aware of your concerns

16:50we have been over this

16:51but I have concerns too

16:53every time you go to work

16:55I know

16:55what if

16:56he doesn't come home

16:57what if something terrible happens

16:59but

17:00at the end of the day

17:02you always come home

17:02I've been lucky

17:04the chances of me

17:06actually being in danger

17:08are very limited

17:09David confirmed it

17:11so you are overreacting

17:12and it

17:12it's not fair

17:14you're right

17:16this is a whole new chapter for you

17:18and

17:19I couldn't stop you if I wanted to

17:21so

17:21I'll stop trying

17:23are you sure

17:25because I

17:25I really don't want to be repeating this fight

17:27later down the track

17:28well I'm never going to stop trying to protect you

17:31but

17:31I did promise you that I would support you

17:35so that's what I'm going to do

17:36I know you want to be my rock

17:44and I love you for that

17:45but

17:47we're just

17:48both in different places

17:50Leo is all I think about

17:56I'm proud of where you're at

18:02but

18:03I can't be there with you

18:05I'm not ready

18:06I hate seeing you like this

18:10I don't know how to help

18:14but it's not on the same page

18:17it's okay

18:19you're not alone in this

18:23I am

18:25I'm completely alone

18:27I'm right here

18:28I'm right here

18:30I don't expect you to understand

18:33I'm just

18:37I'm going to go back to the blind

18:38go

18:39no

18:40no

18:40I just

18:41I want to walk on my own

18:42okay

18:43is that alright

18:44you should know

19:10I hate myself

19:12for once

19:15believe in someone else

19:19you should know

19:23I'm part of me

19:25get out of my own

19:33I'm

19:34I don't know

19:35I don't know

19:35if you want to

19:36you should know

19:38if you want to

19:38do

19:39change

19:39into your

19:39I don't know

19:40I'm just

19:40going to find

19:41nothing

19:42I don't know

19:42what I'm going to know

19:43I'm going to

19:44you with your

19:45unless you're

19:46going to

19:46It's okay

19:46but if you overhear

19:47now

19:48I don't know

19:48I can't

19:49you with your

19:50you

19:50I don't know

19:51Do

19:55Not here for couples counselling, I hope?

20:01No.

20:02Actually, I wanted to apologise for trying to interfere with the volunteer program.

20:06Does this mean Aiden's still on board?

20:08It does.

20:09As long as she wants to participate, I'm not going to stand in her way.

20:13Have a seat.

20:16Newman, I know what it's like to want to protect your family.

20:21It's not easy, but there comes a point where we have to accept that we can't control these things.

20:28We have to let them live their own lives.

20:33One sec.

20:35Sergeant Langham speaking.

20:39Please tell me you have a date.

20:43What?

20:45Why am I only hearing about this now?

20:48Look, I don't want excuses.

20:50Just keep me informed.

20:53Everything alright, Sergeant?

20:55It's DPP about Wendell.

20:58There's a course at a date for sentencing.

20:59Yeah.

21:00Today.

21:01It's already started.

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