Ross McLuhan

Ross McLuhan (2003)
Angelo D’Angelo
Episodes: 3568-3618

Occupation: Communications lecturer at Northern Districts Uni
Marital Status: Vivian Corbett (separated)

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Ross was Dani’s lecturer at university. He seemed to take a personal interest in her, which began to make her uncomfortable. She complained to the head of the student body that Ross was stepping over the student/teacher boundary only to find that the woman was Ross’ wife. When Dani spoke to Ross about the matter, he insisted that he had only been helping her as a student and Dani accepted his explanation.

Dani was going through a difficult period at the time, with Kane returning to town and resuming his relationship with Kirsty, and began to confide in Ross, relying on him for support. Ross came to her house to help her with her work, meeting Rhys and the rest of her family. After Kirsty and Kane had nearly fled town together, resulting in a fight between Kane and Scott, Dani turned to Ross for comfort. She had dinner with him at his house and, at the end of the evening, Ross kissed her. Dani responded but instantly felt guilty about cheating on Scott and drove away in tears, resulting in her accidentally (and unknowingly) running over Kane.

The next day, Ross turned up at Dani’s house with his bags, announcing that he’d left his wife for her. Dani was stunned that he’d misinterpreted her feelings to such an extent, making it clear she wasn’t interested in him and sending him on his way. He made his last appearance a few weeks later, as Dani and Hayley saw him in the distance heading into one of his lectures and he avoided their gaze, embarrassed.