Irene is shocked when Bree reports that Dana is missing and that Rose is investigating Bronte for fraud. Away from the Bay, Dana hides in the bush, with Chase steadily closing in on her. Bronte arrives to find the shipping container empty, and she’s not happy to realise their prisoner has escaped – especially as she knows too much.
John and Xander are in hot pursuit, and they know all is not well when they hear the fraudsters calling Dana’s name. John calls Rose to report that they’ve found her, while Xander runs into the quarry estate, determined to find his girlfriend before Bronte does.
As police sirens approach, Dana runs into Xander’s arms while John stops her captors from leaving by standing in front of their vehicle. The police have arrived, and when Bronte tries to escape on foot, Rose tackles her to the ground – noting that Bronte is moving pretty fast for someone who’s dying.
At the police station, Dana questions how Xander could have disbelieved her this whole time, while a smug Bronte gloats even under police escort that Dana’s loved ones all chose her side. Leah updates Irene that Dana is safe and Bronte has been arrested, and she heads straight to the station where she confronts her scammer.
When taken to task though, Bronte taunts her victim and brands Irene “a gullible old woman”. As she’s taken for processing, Irene is completely shattered.
Dana takes a hard line with Xander – telling him that she can’t be with him right now as he didn’t have her back. She does forgive Irene, though. Dana tells Irene that she’s a good person and she’ll need to forgive herself too.
Meanwhile, Kirby and Bree catch up post-surf. Kirby can tell her friend is missing her ex. Later, she clocks the chemistry between them when Remi asks Bree to join them for lunch, and she quickly forms a plan – she tells Theo that they’re going to get Remi and Bree back together.
They invite the two for a drink that night, and when their friends don’t turn up, Remi and Bree quickly realise the ploy – agreeing that they’ve been set up. But what are they going to do about it?
Home and Away reveals Dana’s kidnap ordeal in 37 spoiler pictures
Monday, August 19: Cash considers a big decision
He has been offered a job back in the police force – but he’ll be based in Mangrove River, home of the River Boys.
Monday, August 19: Eden is concerned for Cash’s safety
If Cash takes the position, he’ll be replacing a police officer who was murdered in suspicious circumstances. There are theories circulating that the River Boys were responsible.
Monday, August 19: Felicity arrives
She brings her new boyfriend Rory Templeton with her.
Monday, August 19: Cash and Eden greet Rory and Felicity
They’d previously encouraged Felicity to go for it with Rory.
Monday, August 19: Rory introduces himself
Cash gives his sister’s new boyfriend a warm welcome.
Monday, August 19: Cash is oblivious to Rory’s true identity
Rory is the new leader of the River Boys. This can’t end well…
Tuesday, August 20: Bronte’s accomplice Chase is up to no good
He arrives at the remote location where Dana is being held captive.
Tuesday, August 20: Chase has brought food for Dana
But lying in wait in the shipping container, Dana has a plan.
Tuesday, August 20: Dana goes on the attack
She tries to knock Chase out cold.
Tuesday, August 20: Dana makes a run for it
She’s determined to make her escape.
Tuesday, August 20: Dana tries to get away
She wants to get back to the Bay and expose Bronte’s scam before it’s too late.
Tuesday, August 20: Dana faces a tough time
She needs to move quickly.
Tuesday, August 20: Chase isn’t far behind
The appropriately-named villain prepares to run after Dana.
Wednesday, August 21: Bronte arrives at the shipping container
She tries to check on Dana and Chase.
Wednesday, August 21: Bronte looks inside the shipping container
She’s surprised to find it empty.
Wednesday, August 21: Bronte is concerned
The con artist knows that Dana could expose all of her plans if she has managed to get away.
Wednesday, August 21: Bronte tries to find Chase
She urgently needs to talk to her partner-in-crime.
Wednesday, August 21: Bronte runs
She knows that time may be running out.
Wednesday, August 21: Bronte catches up with Chase
Chase explains how Dana managed to get away.
Wednesday, August 21: Chase and Bronte discuss their next move
They know they need to get Dana back.
Wednesday, August 21: Dana runs nearby
But as she’s in the middle of nowhere and has no means of getting away, she’s still in serious danger.
Wednesday, August 21: Dana needs to move quickly
She fears being re-captured.
Wednesday, August 21: Dana is taunted
Bronte and Chase call her name nearby.
Wednesday, August 21: Dana looks for a hiding place
Chase and Bronte are getting closer.
Wednesday, August 21: Dana is anxious
Fortunately, Rose, Xander and John have arrived at the scene. Can they find her in time and deal with Bronte and Chase?
Thursday, August 22: A big day for Tane arrives
His youth programme gets under way.
Thursday, August 22: Harper provides support to Tane
She gets involved in the programme.
Thursday, August 22: Tane addresses the boys
Some of them are taking the opportunity more seriously than others.
Thursday, August 22: One of the boys causes trouble
He makes inappropriate comments towards Harper.
Thursday, August 22: Perri disapproves
He’s better behaved than the other boys. No wonder he’s been given a six-month guest contract.
Friday, August 23: Felicity and Rory arrive at the Surf Club
Rory wants a word with Mali.
Friday, August 23: Mali asks Rory about the design he’d like for his surf board
Rory says that it should read “Blood & Sand”, the slogan associated with the River Boys.
Friday, August 23: Mali is rattled
He wonders whether he did the wrong thing by seeking help from the River Boys when he was in a feud with the Allen family.
Friday, August 23: Rory enjoys having power over Mali
He’s clear about Mali owing him a favour.
Friday, August 23: Perri settles into the Bay
He bonds with Tane.
Friday, August 23: Tane believes he can make a difference in Perri’s life
Perri seems fully invested in the programme.
Friday, August 23: Perri also gets to know Mali
Mali shows off his surf board designs.
