As Brad and Emily are dealt a devastating blow, memories of losing Flynn consume Sally, while Cassie’s torment grows as she desperately tries to fight her feelings for Macca.
Extended Summary
Brad panics, as he continues trying to rouse Emily. He lifts her into his arms and rushes back to the boat. Meanwhile on the beach, Cassie’s confussion over Ric and Macca continue, with Ric telling her on the phone how much he misses her as Macca turns up and reckons they can’t ignore their feelings for each other any longer. Cassie tells Macca to go, but as he does, he turns to see Brad waving madly, calling out for help. Macca and Cassie run down and see Emily, unconscious in the boat! At the hospital, Emily is in the treatment room as the frantic Brad causes a scene, demanding to know what’s going on. Sally rushes in after being called by Cass and immediately pulls Brad into a comforting hug. Rachel soon arrives having heard the news as Dr Green emerges explaining that Emily’s in pretty bad shape – she isn’t going to be getting any better from here. It’s a heart breaking moment as Brad asks how long she’s got? Only a couple of days at the most. Brad remains stoic as he asks to see Emily. She’s still unconscious as he takes her hand, a man on the edge, only just keeping it together. Rachel watches on sadly from the doorway. Emily eventually stirs, wanting to know what happened – he doesn’t let on what he knows about how much time she has left, but instinctively, she already knows. They both attempt to be light, despite what they both know is so near, as Emily grips Brad’s hand tightly, tears welling in their eyes.
Rachel lays in Kim’s arms as he thanks her for helping resolving the Tara situation. Rachel remarks he saved her from Charlie, so now they’re even. It’s been a rough few months – no need to leave Summer Bay now… Kim mentions that he still wants to go to the city – afraid that the damage is already done. The charges are dropped, but; people still talk and so many turned on him. Rachel is unsettled to hear this… Having heard about it, Martha tells Kim he’s crazy to leave – his life is here! People will come around eventually. This as Colleen arrives in her work out gear with her bowls friends – they’re ready for training! Kim can’t help but smile, maybe Rachel and Martha are right after all. He calls Tony at the Gym who offers Kim the position of co-manager – Amanda is cool with it and Kim agrees to come back. Rachel is pleased to hear it as Martha rushes off to organize a celebration dinner with all of Kim’s mates.
Cassie is upset about Emily as Macca drops her home. As he tries to comfort her, their eyes lock and the URST between them is stronger than ever. Cassie breaks the moment asking him to leave, he tries to get her to admit to what she feels, but she won’t hear of it. Macca backs off and heads to Martha’s, leaving a confused Cassie in his wake. Martha is preparing food when Macca arrives, just as she gets a text from Jack saying he won’t be home for dinner. She’s really over this wife of a cop thing! She asks Macca to stay for a bite to eat at the gathering for Kim – Macca wonders if Cassie’s coming? Martha’s immediately suss as he asks questions about Cassie and Ric’s relationship. She tells Macca to not even think about going back there – but he pretends that it’s natural curiosity about his ex… Later that night, the dinner party is underway – Kim comes off the phone, reporting that Rachel is staying at the hospital with Brad and Emily as Cassie arrives. She sees Macca and says she’ll go, but Martha urges her to come in. Cass moves in, locking eyes with Macca. As usual, Macca is the life of the party – and Cassie can’t help but smile – this is the guy she fell in love with. She helps clean up to distract herself and Macca follows closely behind. Unnerved, Cassie apologises to Martha and leaves, leaving Macca frustrated by further rejection.
The next day, Cassie is talking to Ric – he senses something is up – but she covers, quickly ending the call as Macca approaches. He tells her to cut the crap – there is something between them and she can’t deny it – he wants to be with her and knows she wants it too. What they had was unique and he knows they can have that again. Macca knows she doesn’t want to hurt Ric – but thinks she’s just hurting herself by living a lie and ignoring her heart. They hold eye contact and Cassie’s resistance is waning, until finally Macca leans in and kisses Cassie – she kisses him back, swept up in the moment of passion!