For some mad reason, Casey and Kyle went out to the Bush to sort out their differences. They agreed they are better off without Danny THE DOG, and Kyle swore off Tamara. They returned to the Bay after a night hitching, because Casey locked the keys in Indi’s gym car.

Indi fired Casey; she’s sick of being abandoned. Casey ignored the firing and showed up for work as usual. Luckily Indi didn’t argue, as she is going mad with grief.

Brax, now that all the Braxtons are sorted, told Ricky he likes her. Cue disaster, and possible appearance of Ghost-Charlie at long last.

Jett has been getting lady advice from John and Liam, unfortunately it was conflicting advice. John told him to get out in the middle of the disco and mingle while Liam recommended playing it cool and maintaining an air of mystery. Liam managed to save the day by getting Sasha and Rosie to dance with him, making the other girls jealous. It all worked well and he was the belle of the ball.

Kyle and Casey managed to restrain Nelson and bring him to the YCPD station. Casey was still very ungrateful, despite the help that Kyle gave him. The cops took a statement from Tamara and told her that she’ll have to testify in the manslaughter case against Nelson. Kyle has his own case coming up, with Tamara and Casey acting as witnesses for the prosecution, so he could do with getting on their good side.

Tamara went to Sash and thanked her for helping her and Casey. Sasha feels like it wasn’t meant to be between her and Case, must mean that “the universe” didn’t want it to happen. The universe seems to be responsible for an awful lot of what happens in the Bay.

Who is the new cop in the station? He seems far more efficient that the old crew. Jack and Charlie would have messed this case up by now.

Here is a question for all the viewers. Where is Leah? Adam is dead and his son Jamie is in jail. Surely the coast is clear now and she can return to the Bay?

Well that was pretty climactic. Jamie spent the episode fishing and filling Heath with drink, two mates having a bonza time. Only once Adam gave the word he whacked Heath across the noggin and dumped his unconscious body in a lifeboat with a hole in it. Heath had better wake up soon or hope that the current leaves him on a desert island before the boat sinks, Robinson Crusoe style.

Brax took a poll of public opinion in the town r.e. Jamie and Adam. Those surveyed included John, Kyle and Natalie. The results were most unsatisfied with the behaviour of the bad boy father and son combo. Brax reluctantly agreed to pay heed and told Adam to sling his hook. Something tells me that he won’t go down without a fight.

Brax was full of Charlie melancholy and noticed that he had a tattoo dedicated to her on his hand. He does like Nat and her nosiness but she can’t live up to a good old fashioned dose of Charlie face. He’s worried that she may end up dead like his ex so he’s dumped her for her own good. It’s never easy being a Braxton.

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Poor Baby Rocco; he didn’t even live long enough to get his first tattoo. His parents are understandably shaken up; I predict a breakup and a return to bad-boy form for Heath.

Brax decided not to tell Casey about Rocco’s demise. He reckons Casey has plenty on his plate, he’s in hospital and the police want to arrest him for breaking bail. An unidentified cop (where’s Watson?) was very skeptical of Brax’s tale of kidnap and rescue. Natalie soon corroborated his story though. That was her last act of girlfriendliness, however, as she broke it off with Brax. Her reasons were that she didn’t want to deal with all the shootings, kidnappings, and general life in the Braxton clan. If only Charlie had been so sensible.

Gina is up in arms against Marilyn, for seducing John. The only thing is that Marilyn didn’t do it. She can’t help it if her bouffant hair and friendly ways attract the menfolk. Roo put Gina straight so hopefully she and Marilyn can be friends again.

As Alf pointed out, John has a lot to answer for when he returns to the Bay.

Ah this new angry Romeo is a gas man. He flies off the handle at everyone. Sure Liam has already copped on what he’s at. Anyway he may keep at the oul’ steroids, he’s much more interesting.

Kyle made Kidnapped Case ring Brax one final time. Clever Kidnapped Case threw in a few hints in his dialogue. So Brax and Nat are off to the remotest bushiest part of Oz to rescue him. I’ve missed a few episodes – why has Kyle kidnapped Kidnapped Casey?

Now, what about Chaaaalie coming back? This is hysterical.

Esther Anderson has confirmed that Charlie’s coming back for a few episodes. It can only be in the form of a ghost, flashback, or fridge apparition.

Danny has poor innocent Casey under his influence. His scheme is coming to fruition and fallout is going to be huge. Casey is getting tight with Ruby and is going to borrow money from her for his road trip with Danny, or so Danny believes. Casey is not quite the fool everyone has him down for. He is in fact a double agent and is keeping tabs on what Danny is at. He let Brax in on his intentions but nobody else knows about his double life. The name’s Braxton, Casey Braxton.

Alf had a chat with Ruby and asked her to move back into Summer Bay house. What is Ruby up to these days? All she seems to do is surf, go for coffee and hang around the caravan park. Charlie’s inheritance means she doesn’t have to work for a living, lifestyles of the rich and foolish.

Harvey is missing Lottie since she went to live with Mel but on the upside he sounds like he’s well up on the latest social media trends and will be able to keep in touch with her. At least the Blaxland is getting upgraded and refitted. How will Roo be able to get him back in good spirits? It might take more than a picnic basket and a bottle of iced tea.

Well, in the grand old tradition of leaving Summer Bay and never looking back, Lottie is off into the wide blue yonder, aka The City. She made the decision in a heartbeat, and was gone just as quick. Sasha wasn’t even informed. Pity, because Lottie was a good character – I don’t think they’ve ever had a lady Dex before.

Speaking of Dex, he and April made their own hurried decision: to move in together. They had no place to take it to the next level in private, so it’s off to the caravan park with them. Or they could have Martha’s old flat. Or the palace. Or Nicole’s house.

Brax “he’s a dog” Braxton finally fell prey to the lady counsellor’s charms. I cannot remember her name, nor believe that he put up with her constant questions. Sergeant Buckton must be spinning in her grave (but not changing her facial expression).

In real-life H&A news, Steve Peacocke aka Darryl Brax Braxton will be appearing at a nightclub in Maynooth in December. It’s true. Expect: leaning on things, saying “oi”, and calling people dogs.

So, Romeo and Indi were getting on like a house on fire, once he drunkenly told her there was never a baby. “Come on back to my house Romeo”, she declared. Dr. Sid was wary.

Ruby saw the ex-marrieds on beach being very friendly, and threw a mickey fit. She’s great at tantrums. She accused Indi of being the cause of all her troubles, and Indi said something along the lines of “I’m sorry I created your fake pregnancy”. You’d know she was college-educated, that Walker one. Brax broke up the blue and gave Ruby a very sensible talking-to.

Later, in the Walker house, Romeo tried to kiss Indi, and she surprisingly kicked him out.

Brax and Liam had a little power struggle, and then a love-in. “You’re my top bloke”, sez Brax. Liam is back working at Angelo’s.

There have been a few references to both Charlie and Colleen over the last few episodes. I think memories are improving down Summer Bay way.

It’s at times like this I wish Charlie was still around, with her one expression.