Scott has to make a huge choice – Lisa or Hayley? Josie may have ruined things forever with Jesse.
LISA STANNIFORD (ZOE TUCKWELL-SMITH)
Final episode. Left the Bay and Scott after his refusal to share her life with Alan.
Extended Summary
Lisa is back in town and Scott is ready to make the move to the city, despite Beth’s belief that he’s making a huge mistake. She thinks he’s denying his love for Hayley because of pride. He should just drop the act and admit it. All she gets for her efforts is an angry outburst from Scott. Hayley too can’t believe Scott’s planning to leave. But he’s totally ignoring her, which leaves her even more hurt and distressed. But when Beth questions her about it, her attitude is ruthless. Scott’s made his decision and he’ll have to live with it. What can she do now? Deep down though, she’s hurting…
Josie can’t get in touch with Jesse. She’s worried that she might have driven him away for good. Hayley assures her he’ll be back. He’s got too many responsibilities in the Bay. She turns the conversation to how Sally thinks someone might have pushed her from the ladder, and Josie is immediately concerned – her suspicions about the stalker aroused…
Scott accidentally calls Lisa ‘Hayley’ as they do the last of the packing. It throws him a bit because he obviously wants to be with Hayley, but is still refusing to acknowledge it. As the day wears on, Lisa starts to feel guiltier about what’s happening. But she doesn’t say anything. When they finally leave, Beth breaks down in tears, angry and upset her eldest son has actually left.
Josie visits a nervous and jittery Sally who feels like a prisoner in her own home. Sally reiterates that she doesn’t think Marc is the stalker. Josie is beginning to have the same doubts, but she wonders if Sally’s concussion caused her to imagine things.
Lisa’s guilt finally gets the better of her as she and Scott drive past the outskirts of Summer Bay. She stops the car and tells him everything about her husband and kids. Scott is absolutely stunned, but Lisa still wants him to come. She didn’t mean for it to happen, but she’s fallen in love with him. She assures him that if things work out, she’ll leave the marriage permanently. Scott is kicking himself. Beth and Hayley were right! He’s made a mess of the situation, but will he be man enough to swallow his pride? He takes a long walk along the beach to get a grasp on the situation. And then finally he makes his decision, gets in Lisa’s car and hugs her. A few minutes later she drives out of Summer Bay…
…without Scott. He’s headed over to the Surf Club, where Hayley is packing up the place for the night. She’s shocked to see him standing there. She thought he’d gone. Scott says simply that he’s not going anywhere. After a long hesitation, they rush into each other’s arms and kiss. Hayley and Scott are together at last…
