UK Air Date: 3rd June 2008
Writer: Susan Hore
Director: Sam Atwell
Geoff makes a surprising romantic choice. Nicole staggers the school by showing her true colours. News about the hot new couple sends shockwaves through the Bay.
Extended Summary
Alf’s reeling from the discovery that Martha and Jack are back together – he feels it’s too soon after Sam’s death! The couple agrees the timing’s not perfect, but what choice do they have? They can’t deny their feelings. Seeing how much they are in love, Alf eventually gives his approval – he’s happy that they both have finally found happiness.
Spurred on by Alf’s positive reaction, Jack decides to go tell his father the news. However, when Tony hears the news first from Colleen tensions flare and only a quiet word from Irene avoids a heated argument with his son..
As word of Jack and Martha’s reconciliation spreads there are mixed reactions amongst family and friends. The sharpest reaction comes from Morag, who hears the news from Colleen of all people. Morag turns on Martha, convinced she’s making a terrible mistake. Disappointed by Tony and Morag’s reactions, Jack and Martha decide to leave town for a few days so as to give their disapprovers time to cool off.
Meanwhile, Geoff has witnessed Nicole rip in to some of his fellow classmates. He quickly starts to realise he was only ever interested in her for all the wrong reasons. Melody impresses him when she takes Nicole to task, so Geoff asks her out for a date.