UK Air Date: 28th July 1999
Justine breaks her bail conditions and leaves the Bay. Marilyn and Fisher argue over Byron’s baptism. Jesse wants to go public about his relationship with Gypsy but she’s not so sure.
Extended Summary
Tom stops by Jesse’s place to check on the bike. Jesse gives it a clean bill of health. Tom finally admits to Jesse that he hasn’t told his parents about the bike and asks if he can leave it there a bit longer. Gypsy, who was hiding from Tom, tells Jesse that her parents are going to go mad about the motorbike.
Justine is distressed when a news report mentions the Collins baby case, and she and Tom prepare to leave Summer Bay behind. Justine and Tom leave first thing next morning on the bike. Before setting off, Justine checks that Tom isn’t helping her so that they can try and get back together. Tom and Justine are found to be absent and Joel is angry.
During a pit stop in the countryside, Tom asks Justine where he’ll leave her. Justine asks why he isn’t going to remain with her. When Joel discovers courtesy of Gypsy and Jesse that Tom did buy the motorbike, he realises that they could be hundreds of kilometres away. Joel relates that he will have to call the police because Justine’s broken her bail conditions.
Marilyn mentions to Rebecca and Travis who are Byron’s godparents about preparing arrangements for a Catholic baptism. Fisher, an Anglican, is not overjoyed about the idea. Fisher suggests a compromise, but Marilyn is definite about a Catholic baptism. At the same time, Fisher treads carefully because of Marlin’s post-natal depression. Marilyn goes to church and confesses to a list of very minor sins. She then speaks to the priest in private. The priest reminds Marilyn that she promised to raise her children Catholic at her wedding. Marilyn is torn because the priest says that there is no compromise position and they should make a decision for Byron’s spiritual welfare. When Marilyn tells Fisher what the priest he appears flustered.
Alf receives an offer of $100,000 from the council to settle out of court for Duncan’s injuries. Ailsa and Alf argue because he wants to refuse the offer and go to court. Ailsa, however, wants to accept the offer and put the whole situation behind them. Alf keeps stalling, but Ailsa insists.
Jesse tries to convince Gypsy that they should come clean to her parents about their relationship. Gypsy puts off Jesse’s plans.
Jenny Gray, 1999
Guest Cast
DUNCAN STEWART (BRENDAN McKENSY)
BYRON FISHER (EDWARD & WILLIAM LOTANA)
FATHER O’HEARN (ALAN RUSSELL)
TV PRESENTER (KELL DANIELS)
