2025 Season - UK Episode Discussion

[Red Ranger 1]

  On 22/04/2025 at 16:25, Medea Fleecestealer said:

Oh and don't forget they need the pin number as well.

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I've never had a credit card but it seems like these days everyone just uses contactless, which has always struck me as a thief's dream come true.

[c120701]

  On 22/04/2025 at 16:59, Red Ranger 1 said:

I've never had a credit card but it seems like these days everyone just uses contactless, which has always struck me as a thief's dream come true.

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True, but in the UK it’s only up to £100 per transaction which is something. If they got the card they’d be better buying something online with a pick up from one of those boxes outside of shops.

[H&Alover]

I think it was said Remi and Sonny grew up in the same neigbourhood and went to school together and their families were friends.  It seemed they were in an affluent place but then as Sonny said his dad lost all their money and I shouldn't second guess them, those types of people abandon someone who isn't one of them anymore unlike us 'normal' folk. That sounded like the Remi we know, him selling his bike and giving Sonny the money so he could go and  do his own thing.  I'm still wary of him though he had an odd look on his face when Bree got up to get some more drinks.  I wondered if I missed Kirby not being there so thanks for confirming she wasn't.   It appeared no-one noticed Cash and Eden slipping away to her room. Inevitable Theo would have  a sore head the next day.     Not sure about Sonny's suggestion about Theo earning some money by other means. Neither Cash or Eden can guarantee they will  be a long term couple or get married no-one can, I get Remi is worried Cash could hurt Eden again but hey it could happen the other way around, she could dump him!   

Cash  seemed to be having a few in depth conversations, Eden, Remi and Tane.  

Did have to chuckle about Tane being tasked to sort out the flowers, she's certainly cracking the whip while in the city, there are three florists in Yabby Creek who knew.  It isn't a blokey thing really is it, did I miss something or is Dana staying with Harper as it would  have been something she would have taken on as she'd know what flowers Harper would  like and we haven't seen her for a few days. 

Isn't a Best Man's speech down to the Groom to sort out so nothing to do with the Bride aka Harper so why is she asking for it to be formal?   Cash and Tane only really got to know each other when Felicity and  Tane become an item so not as if they are buddies from way back.  Besides Best Man speeches are meant to be lighthearted aren't they? 

Was Eliza really on her own all that time, Roo left in daylight but when we saw her with Alf  it was dark.  When did Maz came home from the Diner?   She, Eliza, doesn't seem to have any filter  the way she talks to people, but Roo telling her off  like a little kid isn't helping.  Eliza was very twitchy when Roo took her laptop off her and as it is Roo's laptop why didn't she have a quick glance at it to see what Eliza had been looking at? 

Tane is still running his youth programme then, but last time he went through  the applicants with Harper as she was their SW so was able to chose the one(s) who would be most suitable.  Now Roo just rocks up and puts Eliza's name forward but wouldn't  her SW need to be consulted to see if she'd be  a suitable fit?   We know that Eliza isn't that comfortable with that many people around her so not sure how that would work out. 

Ooh and we saw a rather tense conversation with Irene, John and Leah at the rehab clinic. 

 

[Medea Fleecestealer]

Poor Cash, getting swamped by Hurricane Dana.  

[Red Ranger 1]

I did appreciate the opening chat between John and Dana, with him commending her for being a grown-up about her break-up with Xander (eventually!). After that, Dana definitely seemed to be looking for something to focus her energy on and has chosen the wedding.She was blunt with Cash in a way that Tane perhaps wasn't willing to be, and I guess her current "Love, who needs it?" attitude may have helped there.She was a bit lucky she was allowed to harangue Cash while he was at the station on duty, even if it was a slow day (River Boy drag racing aside)!

Some nice scenes between Cash and Rose as well.I'm not clear why Cash is suddenly unsure about being senior constable again (or, indeed, why they'd want him after his recent performance!), does he think he has other things to focus on? Ironically, in the end it's John (who seemed to be everywhere today) who gets the news of Rose's course first.

And we see Irene, for the first time this year and the first time in months! She seemed her old self when first greeting Leah and John but she seemed to quickly unravel.Still, no reason why she couldn't just go to the wedding and go back to rehab afterwards, is there?

[H&Alover]

It was good to see Dana again and lovely to see her and John's friendship back as it used to be.  I would have thought she'd been involved in the Wedding preps anyway seeing as Harper is in the city and it makes total sense, well to me at least, her and Tane should  work together, she does the bridey side and he does the groomy side.  Both Tane and Cash got a tongue lashing  about their feelings about the Best Man speech, but it looked like they had backed down with Cash telling Tane  he'd go and help him sort his outfit out as it comes under Best Man duties.  One thing, Tane said to Dana the musician he wanted to book couldn't do it as too short notice - Um there is a (former) band in town and they don't have any gigs to get in the way - I think they're called Lyrik.  

Btw how long is it now to the Wedding, is it five weeks? I may have missed that bit. 

Sarge is still invisible then as I don't think he'd appreciate his  station being invaded by an uptight Maid of Honour wanting to berate the Best Man.  They could always set Dana on the  River Boys as there isn't a cop shop at Mango River any more - now that would scare them.  

Great to see Cash being behind Rose applying to become a detective which means I guess she'll be returning to the city pretty soon.   I'm guessing Cash is on Senior Constable's wage, though I could be wrong, and he has been there, done that, had the badge  but it  is less hassle being your average plod. 

John was a busy boy.

Although nothing had ever been said onscreen it appears Leah, John and maybe Maz have been in contact with Irene keeping her up to date on the goings on in the bay.  What has triggered us seeing her is Irene not wanting to come to Harper's Wedding so John and Leah decided to go and see her without warning her first which threw her, to ask her why.  I loved it when Irene told Leah to wind her neck in - YES our thoughts exactly.     I loved how John was worried enough to call her later and she answered and said she was scared.  I was wondering what was scaring her but then I had a  moment, she'd been invited to a Wedding and what is being splashed about at Weddings -  booze, Champers, wine, spirits, beer.  It would be a lot to handle for someone who is going through  rehab if only for  a day.  Harper would understand why Irene wouldn't feel able to come.  

On a side note Theo is looking for  any spare jobs going  to keep ahead of his loan payments but if he's tied up with them isn't that delaying the work on the car? 

Edited April 24 by H&Alover

[Red Ranger 1]

Rose is doing the farewell tour then, having chats with Mali, Kirby and Dana, and indeed Abigail, here.I'm glad she and Dana seem to be parting as friends after a couple of rocky patches recently.Abby setting a test for Mali was rather daft and, like most men would, Mali chose to believe what she was saying rather than looking for the subtext.Kirby wouldn't spill the beans and Rose was reluctant to either but eventually had to admit there were trust issues between her and Mali.I guess it's up to Abigail how she deals with it.

Meanwhile, John and Leah attempt a second intervention with Irene.Leah backs off pretty quickly but I liked their silent moment of reconciliation later on, sometimes no words are needed.So John's got Irene over the line and back in the Bay but she didn't seem too happy with the realisation that Dana's working and she's going to be on her own all night.I can see John ending up staying with her!

[H&Alover]

I hope we get a proper farewell for Rose than we did for Xander who didn't actually have one.   Was  a nice little chat between Dana and Rose, does Bree know btw as she'll be left in the Diner flat on her own. I'm guessing she'll stay there rather than  move into Lyrik's house, gives her  a  bit of space.  Was it mentioned how Xander took the news? I'm supposing Rose will move back in with her mum for  a while. 

Kirby, quite rightly, stayed out of the Abby/Rose/Mali problem.  it was between Mali and Abby and how they handled things.  I know Mali said he'd speak to Abby but I thought Rose did the right thing as Abby could hear from her own lips - a woman to woman thing - how things had been with her and Mali and while admitting  he could tell half truths at times  it was usually to help a friend and her parting remark was about Mali being one of the good guys so she shouldn't give up on him. Mostly it was down to  Rose being a cop  and it clashing with her and Mali's relationship. 

Irene's  when John and Leah pitched up for the second time in two days.   Why are they pushing her so hard to come back to the bay?    The Wedding isn't until five weeks time, did I mention that?, is it so they can break her in to be prepared for it?  As said before I loved Irene's back in your  box girlie comment to Leah.    I get that that music in the  painting room was meant to be soothing but it would drive me to drink.

Did I hear Leah saying something to Dana about sorting the Beach House out for Irene's return? They did manage to get her back to the bay  and I'm supposing she wanted to visit the Diner to put off going home.   Rather a OTT welcome from Dana but well meant, just a lovely to see you and no mention of where she'd been.   That was bad timing Dana having to work that night so it would mean Irene being on her own on her first night back but I thought perhaps either John or Leah could stay overnight to ease her in.  John, Leah and Dana  could take turns being there for her. I hope Irene doesn't see it as them keeping guard on her. I may be totally wrong here but I think Irene's worry is how people treat her, not saying anyone would be judging her, but the way, those in the know, would be looking  at her, waiting for her to fail. She has tumbled off the wagon before but this time it was a particularly bad fall. It would make anyone twitchy.  Also when someone, say Justin, runs into her how do they greet her, "Hey glad to see you back, hope you're OK" or words to that effect and nothing else or not say anything as they would be worried about saying the wrong thing.  I'm guessing Maz had done her three days which was  why we didn't see her. 

It will be interesting, to say the least, should Irene and Eliza come across each other and how that will go.

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Now we all know Lynne is leaving so I'm wondering how TPTB will write Irene out, hope it's 'the door will be left open' option.  

 

Edited April 25 by Dan F
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[Red Ranger 1]

Alf's episode count this week:Four.

Well, John got despatched quickly (and didn't get credited, so I'm guessing that scene was moved from the previous episode), so Irene's left being bombarded by the rest of the stalwarts(minus Roo, who hasn't managed three episodes in ages).Leah seemed to go back to pushing her frustratingly quickly, although it was probably smart to try and stop Marilyn being a motormouth.She really didn't seem to realise that Irene having a routine and things to do is exactly what she needs and leaving her alone is the least relaxing thing you can think of.

When Rose said Abigail needed to either trust Mali or keep him under surveillance 24 hours a day, Abigail apparently went for the wrong one.To be fair, while she was vague, Levi deciding Mali was pressuring her to move back in really was just him jumping to conclusions. Mali and Abigail seem to have come to an agreement by the end, although that doesn't seem to have stopped her keeping tabs on him.

[H&Alover]

Apologies for spoiler error.

Leah did put her size tens in it again by saying to Irene that now she's left rehab she can just forget her routines  she's come to rely on for six months, they kept her mind occupied and off craving booze so she needs different routines and wean herself off them gradually. Justin wasn't too overbearing, just a hello. hug and then went back to work.  Good to see Maz and Alf welcoming her back, Maz  in her own way was being the Maz Irene knows and keeping things normal.  I think though the Wedding is the last thing she wants to be reminded of. 

It seems Irene hasn't been kept up to date with everything that had been happening in her absence.  I'm trying to remember  if she went into rehab before or after Flick's death.  She definitely wasn't around when Eden got involved with Tim and her getting kidnapped by Nerida.  Plus the news Roo  is fostering a young girl called Eliza who as Maz hinted at is different. 

I get now what Leah meant about Dana and Harper making sure the Beach House was clear, meaning no worry of Irene finding any booze she may have hidden away.  Against what  I was thinking would happen Irene wanted to spend the night alone.

Levi got the wrong end of the stick again re Mali and Abby!   He did just jump to the conclusion Mali was inviting  himself back to the Farm House when it was Abby's idea which Mali turned down.   Mali was surprised Rose and Abby had had a woman to woman chat about him, wonder his ears hadn't been burning. Mali and Abby did have a lot to talk through and Mali did admit he didn't  always tell the whole truth to Rose, but most of the time  he was covering for a friend.  It could be seen both ways,  Abby just doing what anyone would do going to see your boyfriend/girlfriend on the beach but from Mali's POV she was checking up on him. He never cheated on Rose so there is  no reason to think he'd cheat on Abby. 

Mac is coming back tomorrow then which  cheered him up.