Episode 4245

Extended Summary

Sally is demanding answers from Brad. Given he was the one helping her get the job, she feels undermined that he is now the new principal. Brad reassures her that he started looking for a position once he decided to return to the Bay but it was the education department who insisted he be given the job. Sally accepts his story is genuine but it doesn’t stop her from feeling deeply disappointed.

Rachel and Kim are stunned by Brad’s news he is moving to the Bay and becoming the new school principal. Brad hesitantly reveals he has more big news but was waiting for the right time to tell Rachel. She is somewhat bemused but before she can say anything, there’s a knock at the door. Brad moves to answer it and returns with a beautiful woman in tow. Rachel and Kim are stunned as Brad introduces Emily – his fiancée. Rachel is knocked for six that Brad is engaged! Emily is charming and warm and Rachel is happy to see her brother so in love.

Brad and Emily leave, they have some unpacking to do. Rachel discovers Emily has left her handbag behind, but as she picks it up, some papers spill out. Rachel’s face falls as she reads the paper – something is seriously wrong. Brad returns shortly after to collect the bag and Rachel reveals she knows their secret. Rachel’s heart goes out to her brother and insists they shouldn’t be dealing with the situation alone. Brad and Rachel embrace, as Rachel struggles to fight back her tears – what are Brad and Emily hiding?

Martha is over the moon that she finally gets to celebrate married life with Jack. Tasha has prepared a little pamper pack for Martha to take on her honeymoon. Unbeknownst to the girls, they are being watched by a mystery intruder – is the Summer Bay pyromaniac about to strike again? Meanwhile, Jack is hard at work down at the station trying to get everything organised before he leaves on his honeymoon. Suddenly, Harper appears and orders all officers to get down to the local pub to handle a siege. Jack protests – he’s heading off on his honeymoon but Harper is quick to inform Jack he kiss that idea good bye!

Martha is deeply disappointed when she receives the phone call from Jack – so much for the romantic weekend away! Tasha comes to her rescue and is persuaded to accompany Martha to the cabin for a girls’ trip instead. Martha’s enthusiasm is revived and together they head to the Beach House to start packing. Tasha notices the front door is ajar, but assumes Irene must have left it unlocked. Little does she know, the intruder is still inside and watching her every move. The girls’ finish packing and jump into the car but as they drive away the intruder is finally revealed – Oh my god it’s Mumma Rose! She smiles sinisterly to herself – now’s she is back, Tasha could be in grave danger!