Episode 4398

Extended Summary

Dan has put Ryan to bed – exhausted after his day on the run with Amanda. They’re all surprised that Amanda didn’t put up a battle re Dan having full custody of Ryan. Dan wonders if all this dysfunctional family business scared Jules off – where is he? Jules has nicked off with the motorbike number plates and is ditching them in the Diner dumpster. He thinks no one is the wiser – but Belle has seen the moment and after he’s left, sees them. What’s going on here? Drew comes into the Diner looking for Jules – Belle tells him what she saw – pretty suspect, huh? Jules walks in and Drew calls him on it – he admits he stole the bike from a kid at school and is pretty relaxed about it. He talks Drew into taking a ride with him on it. This guy’s trouble. At Summer Bay House, Lily and Ric are getting along well, making biscuits for the meeting with the counselor. She’s nervous about the session. The counselor is very understanding and talks to Lily about finding a place to live. There’s a hostel in Yabbie Creek.

Cassie doesn’t like the sound of that, turning to Sal, who offers Lily stay with them. She’s very grateful – she’d love to move in. She heads to the Diner with Mattie, Cassie and Ric and Jules is outside trying to kick start his bike. Drew’s waiting beside him as Jules struggles, between flirting with the girls. Lily then helps him with the bike – she learnt from an ex about them. This impresses Jules no end. Lily seems to think Jules is pretty cool – but Belle, Cassie, Matilda and Ric definitely don’t agree. Meanwhile, Drew and Jules are flying along on the stolen motorbike – Jules speeds up as Drew tries to get him to slow down, freaking out. Jules pulls over and goes off at him – he could’ve killed them both! Jules tells him to chill – but Drew can’t figure out what’s gotten into his mate – he’s changed…

Leah gets a call from Alex in Greece – he’s been arrested for possession of prescription medication with codeine in it. Leah has to fly over to help sort it out. Sally and Brad come over to help get Leah on the plane – the ticket’s booked – she’s got two hours! Leah’s madly packing. Sal and Brad pack VJ’s things as Dan then looks for her passport! Everything comes together at last – it’s goodbyes all round as Dan takes Leah and VJ to the airport!

Lily is a bit pensive – she thought her mum would’ve called by now. It’s her birthday today. Why didn’t you say something earlier? The gang jump into action – she’s having a party whether she likes it or not. Sally agrees they can have a small gathering. And it’s action stations. Jules overhears there’s a party and invites himself – Lily can’t help but smile, she’s keen. Jules tells Drew about the party – let’s go. Drew’s still upset that Jules nearly killed them earlier. He apologises – but lets move on man – lets go to the party. Knowing Belle will be there, Drew agrees.

Jules slides a bottle of whisky into his jacket on the way out… The party is underway – all gather around as Lily blows out the candles on her cake. She’s still a little sad about her mum not calling – this is her first birthday without her. Belle and Drew subtly flirt in their sarcastic way, as Jules starts drinking his whisky. Ric isn’t impressed – everyone’s underage – then Drew clocks that he nicked it from the house, it’s his dad’s, but Jules doesn’t care – he’s here to have fun. Jules has a moment with Lily and as he leans in to kiss her, she panics – Ric rushes out and seeing Lily’s upset, fires a look at Jules – the boys get into an argument. Ric doesn’t like his attitude one bit and lets him know it. Jules shoves him; Ric has to fight to keep his anger in check. Ric asks him to leave, but Jules says he’ll have to make him. So he does – punching Jules in the face. Lily freaks out at the moment of violence.

Later, Ric tries to explain his actions – he’s sorry, but Lily can’t stay, she’s booked a cab and will move to the hostel. She can’t be around such anger. Ric feels terrible, this was the last thing he wanted to happen – he was trying to help her!