Episode 4301

Extended Summary

Rocco is sitting in the car with Johnny who is threatening him about his loyalty to the gang. Rocco realises he is left with no other option but to accept the fact he must rejoin the gang or else his life is on the line! He gets out of the car and leaves with the sick feeling of not knowing what Johnny has in store. Once alone, Johnny heads to Brad’s apartment and breaks in. Then without warning, he snaps and starts smashing things up.

Brad returns home to discover the mess and there’s no two guesses as to who is responsible for this but now he has the difficult job of proving it. The police head down to the wharf to confront the gang following Brad’s accusation. Johnny is smug as Rocco has to cover for his brother. The police leave and Rocco is left somewhat relieved having passed his brother’s first test – and relieved to escaped harm. Then, Rocco is horrified to learn the gang is planning a robbery at Sally’s house. Rocco’s protective instinct kicks in and urges the boys to find somewhere else. Meanwhile, Ash reports back to Brad that Johnny has an alibi and therefore there is nothing more they can do. Without proof, their hands are tied, leaving Brad frustrated that Johnny has slipped through the crack once again.

Rocco is at the Diner, struggling to get his head around a way to stop the boys from hurting Sally. He has to come up with something to protect her from the gang. In the background, he overhears Drew, Leah and Dan bad mouthing Amanda. As Drew continues to moan about the ‘rich witch on the hill’ – Rocco is suddenly struck with a thought and pulls out his phone. What is he up to?

Peter emerges bleary eyed, having just woken up. He starts ferreting around in his jacket pocket for his pills but is interrupted by Dan who insists he should get out of the house – he can’t stay hidden forever. Drew arrives home as Leah and Dan head out with boys, leaving Peter and Drew alone. Peter makes an attempt to break the ice and slowly Drew opens up. He admits he still has feelings for Amanda and no matter how hard he tries he can’t get her out of his head. Peter is sensitive of his feelings but tries to make it clear they are all one-sided. Peter’s heart goes out to his son. Meanwhile, Peter is downing a couple of tablets and covers with the excuse he is not sleeping well. Peter shifts the conversation to talk of Drew and insists they had a man to man talk and he is sure Drew is starting to accept Amanda used him. Dan is pleased but if only they knew the truth…

Amanda is walking into her house and find Drew standing there and staring Drew is still in deep! Suddenly his is startled by Amanda who has busted him. Drew confesses his love but Amanda is quick to cut him down, insisting she used him and has no time for him anymore. Drew is left utterly crushed by her rejection.

Later in the night, Amanda is tidying up when she comes across a photo of Belle. She studies it for a moment wondering how things went so pear shaped. But unbeknownst to her, is the trouble lurking outside her house. Pulled up in their car, Johnny, Rocco and the gang wait, ready for the robbery that is about to unfold. As they pull on their balaclavas and race from the car… Rocco watches on feeling sick to the stomach – hating what they’re about to do!