In Home and Away’s 2025 UK finale, the hunt for Counselor Craig Wendell intensifies as David and Cash race against time to bring him in. Meanwhile, Theo’s loved ones gather to pay tribute to him, even though the person responsible for his death is still roaming free. Leah, devastated and guilt-stricken, faces a crushing blow when she is forbidden from attending her nephew’s funeral.
The last time Leah saw Theo alive was at Cash and Eden’s wedding. Theo had left early to meet his girlfriend, Lacy, who had arranged a confrontation with Wendell—the same man who allowed her mother to die in an accident two years prior. Leah, terrified Theo was walking into danger, begged him to stay away from Wendell. When he refused, she angrily told him not to expect her support if things spiraled out of control.
And tragically, that is exactly what happened. When Lacy uncovered Wendell’s involvement in her mother’s death, Wendell panicked, jumped into his car, and tried to run her down. Theo shoved Lacy out of the way and took the full impact, dying instantly. Leah channeled her sorrow into misdirected anger, pinning the blame on Lacy. When Theo’s mother, Cassandra, arrived, she quickly grew tired of Leah’s hostility. After privately speaking with David about the investigation, Cassandra turned her fury toward Leah, accusing her of failing to protect Theo after he moved to Summer Bay. She then delivered a painful ultimatum: Leah was banned from Theo’s funeral.
Justin steps up to support Leah, promising that if she isn’t allowed at the service, he won’t attend either. When he gently suggests grief counseling, she dismisses the idea, insisting everything is her fault for not keeping Theo away from Lacy. Haunted by their final argument, Leah breaks down at home. Justin consoles her until she finally rests, though once he leaves the room, he quietly succumbs to his own grief.
Elsewhere, Cash and Eden’s honeymoon glow abruptly fades when Alf approaches them with the heartbreaking news of Theo’s death. Determined to catch the man responsible, Eden urges Cash back into action. At the station, David updates him, and soon a lead surfaces: Wendell used his bank card to rent a storage unit in Refton Lakes. Cash pushes for a search warrant, then has a sudden flash of insight—what if Wendell, driven by guilt, might attempt to attend Theo’s funeral the same way he turned up at Christina’s?
David agrees, and they prepare a stakeout.
While that unfolds, Lacy isolates herself on the beach, wracked with guilt. Sunny comforts her, taking her to Salt where she breaks down, convinced she doesn’t deserve anyone’s sympathy. Sunny quietly reassures her she isn’t alone.
At home, Leah spirals further as the hour of Theo’s funeral approaches. Justin proposes honoring Theo privately, but she retreats to her room again. When Alf and Marilyn later arrive with food, sharing warm stories about Theo, Leah finally cracks a small smile. Encouraged, Justin suggests inviting more of Theo’s friends. Leah agrees—it’s the first moment she feels even a flicker of peace.
Meanwhile, Cash and David stake out the cemetery. David insists he can stay level-headed, wanting justice more than revenge. Their instincts pay off. Wendell is spotted trailing the funeral procession in his car. When David turns on the lights, Wendell speeds away. After a brief pursuit, he abandons the vehicle and sprints into the bush.
Cash charges after him while David runs ahead to block him off. Cash tackles Wendell, but Wendell manages to knock him aside and keep running. Just when it looks like he’ll escape, David bursts from the trees and slams him to the ground. Fueled by years of pain, David pins him down and demands he face him. Cash arrives in time to pull David back before he crosses a line. Cash cuffs Wendell, and David formally places him under arrest.
Back at the station, Wendell’s damaged car is found in the storage unit, linking him to Theo’s death but still leaving Christina’s case unresolved. During questioning, Wendell refuses to cooperate, forcing David to take a breather outside. As tensions rise, Leah’s gathering at home brings moments of comfort—until Lacy shows up. Hoping to share news of Wendell’s arrest, she steps inside only to be met with Leah’s fury. Leah lashes out, refusing to hear her, and Sunny escorts Lacy outside as she weeps.
Later, David resumes the interview. Cornered by evidence and pressure, Wendell finally breaks. He admits to killing Theo—and then confesses to causing the accident that claimed Christina’s life. David holds himself together as years of unanswered questions are finally resolved. Wendell is charged with multiple offenses. Before he is led away, he apologizes to Joe and Lacy, who watch silently.
David tells his daughters it’s time to release the guilt they’ve carried for so long. But whether Joe and Lacy can truly move forward remains uncertain.
