1766

Nelson is paralysed as he watches the car explode into flames with Jack caught inside. The fire takes over Summer Bay, and while Fisher is saving the school, his own home is burnt to the ground.

1767

Fisher is in deep shock over the loss of his house. Sally blames Jack for Nelson’s injuries, but Jack tries to shift the blame.

1768

Fisher contemplates leaving Summer Bay. Selina decides to organise a party for her birthday. Jack decides to thank Nelson for saving his life.

1769

Shannon finds the remains of a charred human body in the bush. Paul agrees to be the sperm donor for Angel’s child. Ailsa mentions the work of the Wish Bringers foundation to Angel, but she doesn’t believe that Dylan is terminally ill.

1770

Selina tells Curtis that their romance is over. Sgt Hale informs Irene that the body in the bush was Murdoch – and he was murdered!

1771

Nelson is tormented by traumatic dreams that he will be permanently scarred. Sgt. Hale questions Irene about her relationship with Mud.

1772

Evidence surrounding Mud’s murder points directly at Selina. Fisher falls further into depression, while Shannon is excited at her article on the bushfire being published.

1773

Dylan asks if he’s going to heaven. Selina protests her innocence to Sgt. Hale.

1774

Shane and Angel come to terms with the fact that Dylan might die. Nelson has a sudden flashback when he gets near the car that will take him home.

1775

Angel suspects she might be pregnant with Shane’s baby. An acclaimed novelist contacts Shannon about her writing. A strangely familiar figure wanders through the empty Ross house.

1776

Shane discovers Angel is considering an abortion. Nelson has trouble facing people again as he feels he looks like a freak.

1777

Angel makes her decision about the baby. Nelson is convinced to visit the burns unit. Pippa receives a phone call from Dodge’s prospective employers.

1778

Shannon introduces Mandy to the Ross household. Steven moves in with Kelly. Dodge helps Jack get a band to play at the concert.

1779

Shannon is shattered by Mandy’s criticism. Angel, Shane and Dylan are off to Disneyland. Jack finds his school locker has been vandalised.

1780

Kelly has a sleepless night after a patient asks to be euthanised. Shannon’s admiration for Mandy increases. Dodge plans to frame Steven for a crime.

1781

Selina tries to convince Mrs. Clarke to live. Jack gives up on the concert after learning the town is still against him.

1782

A mature Jack begins to emerge. Threats from Dodge concern Steven. Selina begins to understand death.

1783

Dodge discovers a way to incriminate Steven. Jack misreads Shannon’s kindness as affection. Travis returns to the Bay.

1784

Alf considers building some timeshare apartments near the caravan park. Jack asks Shannon out only to be let down. Marilyn fusses over Travis after his trip to hospital.

1785

Alf and Michael feud over the planned development. Dodge steals the school computer. Selina sits with Mrs. Clarke as she takes her final breath.