Episode 4276

Extended Summary

Macca tries to convince Alf that nothing is going on between him and Cassie, but Alf isn’t buying it. If he isn’t seeing Cassie, then who’s this girl he’s having a fling with? Macca is furious; it’s none of his business! Alf arrives home and tells Sally of his run in with Macca and all the clues that make him think something’s going on with him & Cassie. Sally is stunned – could it be true? Meanwhile, Macca finds Cassie and tells her they’re in trouble – Alf’s onto them. Panicked, Cassie says they can’t have anymore contact – Macca agrees, but they need a cover story, he’ll think of something. Distressed, Macca heads to Amanda’s and tells her all about his situation. He doesn’t want Ric to find out like this – it’s hard enough for Cass as it is. Then Amanda gets an idea… Meanwhile, Cassie arrives home to Sally and she asks her about Alf’s suspicions. Cassie is on the verge of spilling when Amanda and Macca turn up. Alf comes down stairs, curious – what’s going on? Macca apologises to Alf for his outburst and wants to tell them all the truth. Alf was right, he is seeing someone – but it isn’t Cassie, it’s Amanda! Everyone is stunned as Amanda acts her heart out explaining she wanted her affair with Macca to remain a secret. Cassie is quietly freaking out about this ‘cover’ story and Alf is thrown. He apologies for making accusations. Macca and Amanda head out leaving Cassie feeling bad as the web of lies continues! She heads to Amanda’s where they explain the story. Amanda offers her house as a safe haven for them to meet. Macca & Cassie thank her.

Drew finds a moment alone with Amanda – he tells her she can’t keep pretending she feels nothing for him. Amanda cuts him off in hushed tones – she feels nothing, as Belle arrives ready to head out. The pair are hanging out at the boat wharf – Drew keeps vauging out, thinking about Amanda,

Kim & Rachel are still reeling from Brad’s decision to leave the Bay – there has to be a way to change his mind – just as the man himself walks in. Brad informs them that he’s decided to stay – Emily’s letter showed him that he needs to be surrounded by friends and family to help him deal with his loss. Rachel is relieved to hear it. Brad reminisces about Emily – there were so many things we still wanted to do – I guess it’s shown me how precious time really is. Brad heads off, his words hitting home for Rachel – she wants to do everything with Kim – buy a house, and start a family – Kim lightly remarks that he won’t want kids for another ten years. Rachel’s face falls – she was thinking in the next year or two… uh oh. Big problem. Kim explains there is so much he wants to do – he hasn’t had his twenties yet – Rachel has. But Rachel doesn’t want to be a mother at 38. Things start to go sour – neither of them bending on their positions – if they don’t come to an agreement, they’re in really big trouble… Kim goes for a walk to clear his head he returns home to a nervous Rachel and tells her that he isn’t ready to be a dad so soon. She’s frustrated – so what that’s it?! Rachel wishes he’d said something earlier – Kim thinks he shouldn’t be made to feel bad about being honest. Both remaining firm, Rachel comments that their age difference has for the first time become a problem – people warned them, perhaps she should’ve listened. She storms out, leaving an angry Kim…

Word has spread quickly to the Diner and Belle is stunned to hear that her Mum is seeing Macca – she had no idea, while Drew is quietly gutted to hear the news. Amanda strolls in and is quick to explain to Belle that she wanted to keep it quiet from this judgmental town. Still surprised, Belle accepts this, as Colleen asks Amanda a curly question about her relationship with Macca – Drew jumps in and saves the day, backing up Amanda. She shoots him a look of thanks, later Amanda finds Drew and thanks him for covering for her at the Diner – how did he know she was lying about Macca? Drew insists that she feels something for him – he knows it. Amanda continues to deny it and drives away rattled by the encounter and heads to the look out. Drew finds her and tells her that nothing can stop how he feels for her – he can no longer deny it – he wants to be with her… And before she knows it, Drew’s kissing her on the lips and Amanda doesn’t pull away!