Wednesday, April 10th, 2024 on Channel 5 at 1:45pm
Mackenzie and Levi rendezvous in private after convincing Mali and Tane to give them space. It’s a joyful moment for the secret lovers, until Mac’s curiosity gets the better of her and she realises Levi is still intimate with his wife. It’s an unwelcome reminder of their circumstance. They agree they both went into this with their eyes open, but Mackenzie can’t help but wish things could be easier.
Mali can’t be honest with Rose about his housemate’s affair, even when he and Tane have been booted from home for the day. When he does have to return, he comes face to face with Levi, but Mackenzie intervenes with the truth – Mali knows everything. This is unwelcome news to Levi, despite Mackenzie reassuring him they won’t say a word. She has a lot to lose too. Later, Levi gets a serving from Mali – ow many Mackenzies are there?! Mac convinces Levi to stay, giving Mali a shocking ultimatum – if he doesn’t like the way she lives, he can get out of her house!
Dana vents to Irene about her crush, concealing his identity. The thing is, she’s not ready to date again, not after what she went through with her ex. Irene’s understanding but promises there’s a lot of great guys out there. Dana’s phone pings with a text from Xander, and she’s unable to mask a hopeful smile. When they’re together later on, Rose can spot the attraction a mile off and wastes no time confronting Dana – “You have a crush on my brother”. Rose is excited, but Dana convinces her to keep it quiet for now.
Harper’s decided to bite the bullet and go on a date with Derek, her Smouldr match. She’s nervous, despite Tane’s encouragement. Derek comes across cool and confident, but it’s soon clear he hasn’t gotten over his ex. Particularly when he can’t recall Harper’s name. An invite back to his place to fool around and Harper sends him packing, opting for pizza with Tane instead.
Cast
- Ally Harris as Dana Matheson
- Emily Weir as Mackenzie Booth
- Jessica Redmayne as Harper Matheson
- Kieran Clancy-Lowe as Derek
- Kirsty Marillier as Rose Delaney
- Kyle Shilling as Mali Hudson
- Luke Van Os as Xander Delaney
- Lynne McGranger as Irene Roberts
- Tristan Gorey as Dr. Levi Fowler