Tasha and Martha remain trapped in Mumma Rose’s demented clutches. Lucas becomes jealous of Matilda’s growing friendship with Dean. Rachel is suspicious of Kim’s interaction with one of his attractive female gym clients.
Extended Summary
Early morning sun shines in the van where Tasha and Martha lay asleep, still chained… Robbie tries to call Tasha, but gets an engaged signal and is curious. He asks Jack if he’s spoken to Martha today, but she’s still angry about him not being able to make it. Robbie mentions he can’t get through, Jack suggests the phone might have been left off the hook, no need to worry, they’ll be home today. Jack has to head off to a chemist break in at Yabbie Creek and leaves a curious Robbie… Tasha and Martha wake up, there’s no sign of Mumma Rose – Tasha is worried about what she meant by their new life together – but Martha is confident they’ll get away, they did it last time. Tasha apologises for getting Martha into this, if it wasn’t for her and this whole Believer’s mess… Martha tries to lift her spirits as Mumma Rose returns saying ‘it won’t be long now’, as the girl’s fear grows. Robbie tries to call Tasha, it’s still engaged, he has a gut feeling something is wrong as Mumma Rose tries to get the girls to eat and drink, but neither are interested – Mumma Rose stresses that the baby needs food and Tasha asks why she’s come for the baby. Mumma explains that the baby is what will guide them to eternal enlightenment – it belongs to the Believers – not Tasha! The baby will go with her, it’s up to Tasha whether she will join them…
Sally is chatting to Beth, Tony & Lucas before they head out to see Mattie at the retreat when they’re distracted by Alf – he’s just returned from New York! Welcome home’s all around as Beth’s phone rings and her face falls at the news. Matilda has filled her in about Vanessa harming herself and they race over to get her. Matilda and Dean comfort each other, hoping Vanessa will be okay – Mattie invites Dean to come home with her for the day, but he’s reluctant. Beth and Tony arrive and agree for Dean to join them, he agrees as Lucas watches Mattie and Dean’s interaction with interest. Mattie gives Dean the tourist tour of the Bay, first up, the Diner. Lucas continues to observe the pair as they have a meal and discuss how they’re both seeing their personal problems in a new light after Vanessa’s situation – there are people out there facing bigger problems than them. They’ll definitely be opening up more in session next week. Lucas can’t handle watching the two of them together any longer and heads over to look at the desserts. Dean is close behind him, he wants to be mates with the guy Matilda is so close to, but Lucas is reluctant to be chummy and moves off quickly.
Colleen is excited about the work out with Kim today – though Rachel thinks he should still rest after his mumps. He assures Rachel that he’ll be taking it easy as he heads off with Colleen. They get to the Gym and Tara is there wanting to join in the class – no problem. She continues to check him out with a flirty smile. As Kim helps Tara with some exercises, they’re in close physical contact and Tara flirts like mad. Kim is laughing at it all as Rachel arrives, taking the scene in with curiosity. Kim finishes up his session and joins Rachel at the bar. Kim clocks her distractedness and asks her what’s up? She subtly asks who Tara is and he teasingly asks her if she’s jealous? Kim pulls an embarrassed Rachel into a hug – she’s the only one for him!
Jack and Fitzgerald have done a crime scene investigation on the chemist including fingerprints as Robbie enters, he’s decided to go to the cottage, worried about the girls. Jack gives him the details and Robbie heads off. Once there, he can’t see any signs of them or the car and the phone is still off the hook… Mumma Rose returns with a mysterious glass of liquid for Tasha to drink, she outright refuses to drink it, but as Mumma tries to forces it down her throat Tasha spills it! Mumma exits, saying she has been forced to take more drastic measures, leaving the girls panicked!
Meanwhile, Robbie returns and tells Jack there’s no sign of the girls at the cottage – something’s wrong… As Fitzgerald discloses the fingerprint results from the chemist – Mumma Rose’s prints were all over the place! Oh no!!
Mumma Rose brings a thug in with her, who unchains Tasha and removes her from the van, then Mumma follows them out, leaving Martha sobbing! Will Martha, Tasha and the unborn baby be okay?!