UK Air Date: 10th January 2002
Writer: Phil Sanders
Director: Jonathan Geraghty
Cat No: HAW4-094
Mitch takes drastic steps to free himself from Alf’s unacceptable behaviour. Leah finally meets Vinnie’s mum and it’s not all happy families. Could Brett Egan be falling for Sally?
STELLA PATTERSON (TINA BURSILL)
First episode. Vinnie’s mother and Ralph’s ex-wife. Visited the Bay for Leah and Vinnie’s wedding preparations.
THEO POULOS (SILVIO OFIRA)
Return episode, last seen in #2818. Returned to the Bay for Leah and Vinnie’s wedding preparations.
Extended Summary
Sally had dinner with Brett, and was trying to pair him up with Shauna, Shauna told Sally thanks, but no thanks. But also told Sally to be careful because it’s not Shauna he’s after but her. Sally is now reconsidering her engagment to Luke.
Shauna and Harry are making amends now. June bumped into her and expressed her sorrow about their break-up. Shauna said the main reason for her isolation was due to grief. June told her to join her in the Whitsundays, where she could be a tour guide or receptionist at her hotel.
Vinnie was so worried about Leah meeting his mum, Stella. He ran around decorating the house with some of the hideous gifts she’s given him over the years but he’s had stashed away.
Things didn’t get off to a crash hot start, Stella mistook Leah for Vinnie’s cleaning lady!
To make matters worse, Leah’s dad, Theo, isn’t getting along with Stella. Proably because Theo announced he’s organising a minister for a Greek Orthodox wedding.
Alf’s moodiness is pushing Mitch to the limit. June said Mitch overheard a conversation she was having with Alf about all the work Mitch has been doing. Alf turned to her and said something to the effect that he doesn’t know why Mitch is taking things so hard, considering Ailsa wasn’t really his mother. Even though Brodie and Mitch have made up, it’s going to take a bit more for his relationship with Alf to be fixed. Alf’s been taking most of his anger out on Mitch, and now Mitch can’t handle any more.
Erin Flannery