This week on Home and Away, grief turns into heartfelt remembrance as Remi and his friends create a powerful tribute to Theo Poulos — the young hero whose tragic death continues to haunt Summer Bay.

With Justin and Leah’s help, Remi channels his sorrow into music, transforming his brand-new recording studio into a sanctuary of memory, love, and healing. But as the Bay struggles to move forward,

emotions run high, and forgiveness proves far harder than anyone expected.

Just two weeks ago, Home and Away fans watched in shock as Theo was killed in a brutal hit-and-run orchestrated by the manipulative counselor Craig Wendell. It was a devastating conclusion to a storyline that had already been steeped in tension, grief, and guilt. Wendell — the same man responsible for the car crash that killed David’s wife, Christina, two years earlier — once again left destruction in his wake.

Christina’s daughter Jo had long suspected Wendell’s involvement, recalling under hypnotherapy that his car had been present at the scene. But without solid evidence, the truth seemed doomed to stay buried — until Lacy, Christina’s other daughter, decided to take matters into her own hands.

Lacy’s confrontation with Wendell set off a catastrophic chain of events. Fearing for her safety, Theo insisted on accompanying her when she sought help from Cash and Eden on their wedding day. Moments later, tragedy struck. In a horrifying instant of courage, Theo shoved Lacy out of the path of Wendell’s speeding car — sacrificing his own life to save hers.

The loss was shattering. Leah and Justin, who had guided Theo through some of his darkest days, were left utterly broken. Leah’s grief quickly turned to fury when she blamed Lacy for dragging Theo into danger. Her anguish only deepened when Theo’s estranged mother, Cassandra, returned to the Bay demanding answers — and placed the blame squarely on Leah. In a brutal blow, Cassandra barred her from Theo’s funeral, leaving Leah inconsolable.

Justice, however, finally caught up with Wendell. In a dramatic sequence at the cemetery during Theo’s funeral, Wendell returned to the scene of his crime, only to be apprehended by Cash and David after a tense chase. Forensics confirmed the truth: Wendell’s car was the one that killed Theo. Cornered and defeated, he confessed to a slew of charges — including Theo’s murder, the attempted murder of Lacy, and dangerous driving causing Christina’s death.

Still, for Leah and Justin, Wendell’s arrest offered little solace. When Lacy later arrived at their home to deliver the news, Leah’s pain erupted once more. “You are not welcome in this house, and I will never forgive you!” she shouted, her heartbreak spilling into rage. Actress Ada Nicodemou told TV Week, “Leah’s just not coping. She’s angry, she’s lost, and she’s searching for someone to blame. Being banned from Theo’s funeral completely broke her.”

While Leah withdrew from the world, Remi — Theo’s close friend and bandmate — faced his own grief. He and Theo had been preparing to launch a new record label, Back on Track Records, with Justin acting as manager and Sunny as co-producer. Theo was to be their first signed artist — a symbol of hope, rebirth, and creativity. Now, that dream lay shattered.

Devastated, Remi considered abandoning the project altogether. But it was Sunny’s unwavering encouragement that reignited his purpose. “Theo wouldn’t want you to stop,” she reminded him. And she was right. Together, they began transforming Remi’s new recording studio into something beautiful — a place that would celebrate Theo’s spirit through the music he loved most.

This week, Remi and Sunny decide that the best way to move forward is to honor Theo within their new creative space. With Justin’s guidance, they begin planning a tribute that would permanently link Theo’s legacy to the studio’s mission. But for Justin and Leah, the mere thought of revisiting Theo’s memory is painful beyond words.

When the couple gathers Theo’s belongings from his old apartment, one item stands out: his beloved guitar — the same one Justin had given him years ago. The gesture had once symbolized freedom and healing. Theo’s abusive father, Dmitri, had destroyed his previous guitar, crushing his love for music in the process. Justin’s gift had reignited that passion, alongside a promise: “This house — your house — will never see music as a waste of time.”

Now, that guitar becomes the emotional centerpiece of the tribute. Leah and Justin decide that Theo’s spirit should live on in Remi’s studio — the place where his dreams once took flight. When they visit the newly finished space, emotions run high as they offer to have Theo’s guitar displayed there permanently.

Remi and Sunny are deeply moved. Together, they hang the instrument on the wall — a silent guardian over future melodies — and place a small plaque beneath it. The inscription reads:

“In this house, music is never a waste of time.”

The moment brings everyone to tears. For Justin and Leah, it’s a painful but healing step — a reminder that while Theo may be gone, his light still shines through the music he inspired. For Remi and Sunny, it’s a vow to keep that light burning. Every song recorded in that studio, every note that fills its walls, will carry Theo’s memory forward.

But will this touching gesture finally allow Leah to let go of her anger and begin to heal? Or will the ghosts of guilt and loss continue to shadow her path? As the Bay’s residents gather for the tribute’s unveiling, hearts are heavy, but hope flickers once more.

Theo’s story may have ended in tragedy, but his presence lingers in every chord, every lyric, and every heartbeat of Summer Bay. Through Remi’s tribute, Home and Away reminds viewers that even in the deepest sorrow, love — and music — will always find a way to endure.