Summer Bay is set for a dramatic week as long-held tensions ignite and new relationships face their first tests. At the heart of the personal dramas are the Matheson sisters, Harper and Dana, navigating complex romantic entanglements; Harper, still nursing the wounds of her past with Tane, initially casts a wary eye over her sister Dana’s blossoming connection with Sonny, and despite Irene’s attempts to mediate peace and Harper’s brief concession to approach Sonny with an olive branch, her protective instincts quickly resurface, leading her to grill Sonny over his intentions. Theo, understanding Harper’s overprotective nature, sheds light on her painful history with Tane, offering Sonny crucial context, and this newfound understanding allows Sonny to gracefully encourage Dana to reconcile with her sister, while Theo keenly observes Sonny’s undeniable infatuation. As Sonny and Dana continue to grow closer, their initial reluctance to label their relationship gives way to candid admissions of mutual affection, with Sonny revealing that Dana has challenged his long-held anti-relationship stance, and the pair acknowledges a genuine interest in exploring the possibility of becoming a couple. Meanwhile, Harper’s unresolved feelings for Tane are hinted at when, encouraged by Irene, she expresses a desire to join him on his Japan honeymoon, albeit under the guise of friendship for Archie’s sake, despite Tane making it clear their dynamic remains platonic. Relationships beyond romance are also put to the test as Remi finds himself in a precarious position after secretly agreeing to work on rival artist Avalon’s new album, a betrayal he desperately tries to hide from his partner, Kirby; Justin, privy to Remi’s clandestine project, expresses concern over his friend’s escalating workload, and the truth inevitably surfaces when Avalon herself reveals the collaboration to Kirby, deepening Kirby’s hurt by the revelation that Justin was also aware. A heated confrontation ensues, with Kirby lashing out at Remi, who passionately defends his commitment to Avalon’s project, prompting Avalon to assert an artist’s right to multiple collaborations. The mounting pressure takes its toll, and after a gig with Avalon at Salt, Remi’s exhaustion is evident; despite Kirby’s apology and Remi’s promise to help finish her album, Avalon exploits his fatigue by offering him drugs to stay awake, hinting at a dangerous path for the musician. Family dynamics are further complicated by the arrival of David, who quickly makes his presence felt in Summer Bay, with his interactions with Cash notably strained as David, asserting his authority, reprimands Cash for prioritizing wedding plans over police work. The plot thickens with the unexpected arrival of David’s other daughter, Jo, after a chance encounter with Tane on the roadside, and her reunion with estranged sister Lacey is anything but peaceful, culminating in a fierce catfight that Cash is forced to break up. At the station, Cash uncovers the sisters’ shared connection to David and urges Lacey to reconcile, but Lacey’s deep-seated resentment, stemming from her blaming Jo for their mother’s death, proves a significant barrier, and alone, Jo is haunted by horrific flashbacks to the tragic accident. Elsewhere in Summer Bay, business and personal aspirations intertwine as Alf and John express concern over Mali’s apparent disengagement from the surf club, leading John to deliver a stark warning: Mali must recommit or consider selling his share. And in a deeply personal storyline, Mackenzie’s eagerness to conceive a child with Levi leads her to discreetly purchase ovulation tests, much to Levi’s dismay, who believes it’s still too early; while she agrees to put them aside, Mackenzie secretly takes a test, and upon confirming her fertility, wastes no time in initiating intimacy with Levi, hopeful that their efforts will soon result in a pregnancy. These intertwined narratives promise a week of high drama, emotional confrontations, and pivotal decisions for the residents of Summer Bay.