Neighbours

When confronted by a furious Lucas, Toadie struggles to believe Peter would be behind Chriss attack. However when the police ask Toadie to help with their enquiries, hes shocked to realise the full extent of Peters scheme. Toadies interviewed but doesnt have many answers for the strong case mounting against him.

Determined to clear his name, Toadie discovers that one of the forged emails used by Peter to frame him was sent while he was in a meeting with Paul. Despite the potential alibi, Toadie fears that, if Paul learns about the corruption, hell blow it in the papers

Desperate to help clear Toadie, Susan goes to Paul for assistance. Paul agrees to investigate Peter Noonan and his findings and the subsequent article in the Erinsborough News are enough to convince the Council to sever ties with the development. The shopping centre development is off. But with his aims met, Pauls disinterested in fighting to save Toadie

When Michael struggles with the paper shuffling involved in preparing for the new year as school principal, Emilia reminds him of the free-spirited, inspiring teacher he used to be. Michael needs to get away from the stifling paperwork so he convinces Emilia to come surfing with him, but in a strange twist of fate he ends up giving her a lesson on the front lawn

Jade tries to compromise for Kyle but struggles, eventually cracking. Despite this, Kyle remains confident that one day soon Jade will want him to look after her, but fiercely independent Jade insists it will be a cold day in hell when that happens. However, when Jade injures her foot and is told not to move for a week, shes forced to face her worst nightmare relying on someone else.

Andrew busily prepares for the all-ages gig but Paul has his reservations. When Sophie learns Paul wont let her attend, she blackmails Andrew into persuading Paul to let her go. Andrew agrees to look after Sophie at the gig and the event proves to be a resounding success. However, when Andrew catches Sophie kissing an older boy, she threatens Andrews hard earned trust with his father.

Frustrated by the lack of progression by the police to find Chriss attacker, Lucas takes matters into his own hands. Putting together the pieces offered by Chris, Anna at the law firm and finally Kyle, Lucas believes Lewis could own a racing greyhound. He and Kyle discover there is indeed a Dasher running today and aware its a long shot, Lucas takes a punt Lewis will be there

Determined to clear his name, Toadie takes a gamble and poses as Lewiss court-appointed lawyer. As Toadie hoped, Lewis fails to recognise him as the man he claimed to have hired him, clearing Toadies name. However, when Toadie returns to work, hes stunned to discover his job is still in doubt

Toadie is told the firm is letting him go but with a very generous settlement. Sonyas pleased that this will allow them breathing space to find another job but Toadie suspects hes being bought. He refuses the settlement and lays down his terms - either they give him his job back or he takes them to court for unfair dismissal

Still determined to earn a place in the surgery program, Rhys works to uncover his next targets weakness. When he discovers Erins vulnerable and recently on the rebound, he decides to pursue her romantically as a means to divert her attention from her studies. Seeing Erins not Rhyss type, Kate suspects hes up to no good

With a plan to distract Erin by romancing her, Rhys sets up for their first date. Knowing shell be guarded, Rhys manipulates the date to bring her home with him with the intention to make her miss an important class the next morning. Although his plan appears to fail, Rhys is delighted when Erins lateness earns her an official warning

Sophie continues seeing Corey, blackmailing Andrew to keep it from Paul. But when Kate spies Sophie on her date, she realises how much shes missing out about Sophies life. When she tries to find out more, she inadvertently alerts Paul to Sophies new boyfriend and embarrassed its something hes been unaware of, Paul confronts Sophie and grounds her

Aidan gets his car serviced, and Lucas thinks he sees the first sparks of romance. Trying to discover whether Aidan is gay, Lucas embarrasses Chris but things get worse when George arrives. With a potential boyfriend in the wings, will Chris risk his fathers disapproval

Playing down his interest in Aidan, Chris maintains it isnt worth ruining his mended relationship with George for this. Unconvinced, Tash sets Aidan and Chris up at the Australia Day BBQ. Fearing itll be awkward, Chris tries to bail but, when hes forced to talk to Aidan, realises hes cool and relaxes

Rhyss plan appears to come unstuck when Erin ends their relationship, insisting she needs to focus on the program. Realising hell have to play dirtier to get what he wants, Rhys manipulates Karl by implying Erin has a drinking problem. However, when pressured Erin quits as a result, Rhyss guilt is piqued. Is he having second thoughts about what hes done

Rhys fights his way into the surgical program, assuring Jessica he can prove himself by passing an entrance exam. But Karl wises up to Rhyss manipulation and confronts him threatening his potential future on the program. Desperate, Rhys opens up to Karl revealing what it is that drives him to be a surgeon

Needing Sophie to continue seeing Corey in order to sign the band Red Cotton, Andrew encourages her. However, when Sophie realises Coreys not as cool as she thought and contemplates calling it off, Andrew fears his deal will sour. Desperate, he encourages Sophie to give Corey another chance but, when Summer learns of his manipulation, she challenges him to put his cousin ahead of business

Emilia encourages Michael to be the free-wheeling teacher she remembers. Buoyed Michael agrees but soon finds himself stifled by Priyas rules. Defying Priyas new order, Michael resorts to his unique teaching approach. But is he about to be busted

Reacting on instinct, Michael bins his lesson plans hell continue to teach the way he wants. However, when he tells Emilia what hes done, she comes up with a better plan to keep Priya off his back. To Michaels dismay, it involves breaking into the school to get his lesson plans. Are they about to get busted by Priya

With Emilia failing to reciprocate his declaration of love, Lucas fears hes rushed things again, but Sonya reassures him. Confused Emilia seeks Michael out, unsure where they stand. However, after seeing Lucass investment in Emilia, Michael cant betray his best friend and claims he doesnt have feelings for her

Realising shes lost her phone and everything on it, including a special photo of her and Sophie at the History Wall Kate tries to contact it, and is surprised when Dominic answers. Although wary, Kate arranges to meet to collect her phone but, when she gets lost and misses Dominic, she fears its gone for good

Annoyed when Andrew refuses to let her work on Red Cottons music video, Sophie goes around him and asks Priya, who agrees on the condition that she gets her guardians consent. Sophie gathers up the courage to talk to Kate but is thrown to discover shes gone and nobody knows when shell be back. Feeling abandoned by her sister, Sophie acts out at the shoot, earning Priyas wrath

Pauls furious about the stunt Sophie pulled but when he realises shes been destablised by Kates unexplained departure, his anger turns to concern. He appeals to Priya for leniency and she concedes she may be swayed if Sophie demonstrates remorse with a public apology

With the stigma of Peter Noonan still hanging over him, Toadies desperate to prove himself to his new team at work. However, when the Babymaker program Sonya downloaded onto his laptop goes off during an important presentation, Toadies embarrassed

Pauls caught off guard when Roz from the DHS arrives, looking for Kate to discuss Sophies expulsion. Enquiring whether Paul knows where Kate is, on the spot, Paul insists that Kates merely on holiday and that Sophies staying with him while Kates away. But when Roz arranges an interview with Sophie, Sophie refuses to lie, or do anything, to cover for Kate