Today: Justin begins counselling following his sentencing, and is not off to a great start when he immediately snaps at his counsellor. Xander is still haunted by survivor’s guilt.
Justin begins counselling following his sentencing and is not off to a great start when he immediately snaps at his counsellor. She implores him to be patient with his anger management journey, but Justin remains sceptical that therapy can help him.
Marilyn confronts John over his ‘pity order’ of sunscreen, but he denies all knowledge. Later, Ruth and Irene indulge Marilyn by agreeing to hear more about Stunning Organics, and Marilyn is surprised to learn it was Alf, and not in fact John who ordered the sunscreen. Sheepish, Marilyn apologises to John, and they find common ground over wanting to give Jett the very best for his wedding.
Xander returns home from hospital and is still fixated on Jamie’s funeral arrangements, with Rose believing he’s prioritising it over his own recovery. When Xander discovers the funeral is that day and Rose has kept it from him, he feels betrayed. Xander demands to go to the funeral, but Rose is determined – it’s not the best thing for his recovery and she won’t take him.
When Mali arrives later to pick Xander up, Rose is livid. But after some encouragement from Mali to support her brother, Rose ends up taking him to the funeral after all. Xander appreciates her support, grateful for the opportunity to say goodbye, but when Rose goes to bed it’s clear that he is still haunted by survivor’s guilt.
Cast
- Alex Malone as Amanda
- Emily Symons as Marilyn Chambers
- Emily Weir as Mackenzie Booth
- Georgie Parker as Roo Stewart
- James Stewart as Justin Morgan
- Kirsty Marillier as Rose Delaney
- Kyle Shilling as Mali Hudson
- Luke Van Os as Xander Delaney
- Lynne McGranger as Irene Roberts
- Ray Meagher as Alf Stewart
- Shane Withington as John Palmer
This episode is written by Thomas Duncan-Watt
This episode is directed by David Gould
Home & Away airs on Channel 5 at 1:45pm
