As Home and Away races toward its explosive 2025 UK finale, the coastal haven of Summer Bay is anything but peaceful. What begins as a solemn week of grief for Theo soon spirals into a gripping,

high-stakes manhunt—one that puts Cash, David, and the entire community on edge. Loyalties fracture, emotions erupt, and one shocking confession threatens to change everything the Bay thought it knew.

This is the week fans have been waiting for: justice, heartbreak, and a truth too dark to stay buried.

A New Lead Cracks the Case Wide Open

The episode opens with David and Cash working tirelessly at the police station, racing against the clock to stop Councillor Wendell before he vanishes for good. The tension is immediate and suffocating—but so is their determination.

A breakthrough arrives when Wendell’s bank card is traced to a storage unit in Refton Lakes. The discovery sparks alarm bells, prompting Cash to push urgently for a search warrant. But as they prepare for the next step, Cash is struck by an unsettling realization: Why would Wendell show up at Christina’s funeral—the woman whose death he caused—unless guilt had pulled him there?

And if remorse drove him once, Cash argues, wouldn’t it drag him toward Theo’s funeral too?

David is stunned by Cash’s insight, but more importantly, he knows Cash is right. A silent, dangerous hope flickers between them. If Wendell appears, they’ll finally have the chance to bring him down.

Immediately, they prepare for a stealth stakeout.

Grief Echoes Across the Bay

While police build their case, Summer Bay’s residents struggle to process their grief.

On the beach, a heartbroken Lacey sits alone until Sunny discovers her. Their conversation reveals just how shattered she feels and how deeply convinced she is that she doesn’t deserve support. But Sunny gently, firmly counters that she’s wrong—reminding her that grief is never meant to be carried alone.

Across town at the Morgan/Patterson house, Leah battles an unbearable heaviness. Though Theo’s funeral is happening that morning, she refuses to attend, unable to face the finality. She retreats to bed as Justin tries—unsuccessfully—to console her.

But help arrives in a way she doesn’t expect. Alf and Marilyn stop by with food and memories, filling the house with warmth, nostalgia, and stories about Theo that cut through Leah’s grief. Slowly, she begins to thaw. Justin suggests inviting Theo’s friends to share more memories, and for the first time all day, Leah agrees.

A glimmer of healing begins.

The Funeral Surveillance That Changes Everything

Meanwhile, at the cemetery, Cash and David discreetly position themselves. They arrive an hour early, their senses sharpened, their tempers in check—especially David’s.

Though raw with grief, David insists he won’t jeopardize the case by losing control. Today is about justice, not vengeance.

And then it happens.

As Theo’s funeral procession turns toward the cemetery, Cash spots him—Wendell, lurking behind the cortege in his car. The tension snaps like a rubber band.

David slams on his lights and sirens.

But instead of surrendering, Wendell panics—accelerating past the mourners and launching into a desperate escape.

A chase erupts through winding roads until the councillor abandons his car and flees into the thick Australian bushland.

What follows is a breathless foot pursuit. Cash sprints with laser focus while David attempts to cut Wendell off ahead. Despite his age and guilt weighing him down, Wendell proves surprisingly nimble, pushing through branches and climbing rough terrain.

Cash finally catches up—lunging forward and tackling him—but Wendell fights back ferociously, landing a brutal kick to Cash’s face.

Just when it seems Wendell may escape again, David appears out of nowhere like a force of justice incarnate. He slams Wendell to the ground, fury burning in his eyes. He pins him down, fist tight, arm braced against Wendell’s throat.

“Look at me,” David growls. “Look me in the eye.”
The man who killed his wife lies trembling beneath him.

But before rage can take over, Cash arrives—pulling David back from the edge. Together they lift Wendell to his feet, slap the cuffs on, and place him under arrest for murder.

Finally, he’s caught.

The Search for Answers—and the Breaking Point

Back at the station, new evidence surfaces: Wendell’s damaged car was hidden inside the rented storage unit. It’s enough to tie him to Theo’s death…but Christina’s case still hangs in limbo.

They need a confession.

But during the interrogation, Wendell shuts down completely, refusing to answer a single question. His silence enrages David, who steps out of the room and vents his fury on the metal lockers.

This is the moment he has been waiting for—justice for Christina—and yet Wendell’s cold refusal threatens to push him over the edge.

A House Full of Memories Turns Volatile

At Leah and Justin’s house, Sunny, Eden, and Remi arrive for the gathering Justin planned. Laughter, tears, and long-buried stories fill the room as the group celebrates the bright, messy, unforgettable life Theo lived.

For the first time since his death, the heavy air in the house begins to lift.

But everything collapses the moment Lacey walks through the door—shaking, breathless, desperate to share the news of Wendell’s arrest.

Leah’s reaction is explosive.

Her grief transforms instantly into rage. She cannot hear Lacey’s apology. She cannot accept her presence. She cannot forgive her for anything connected to Theo’s tragedy.

She demands Lacey leave immediately.

Tears streaming, Lacey tries to explain—but Sunny gently ushers her out, knowing staying will only deepen the wound.

It is one of the most heartbreaking moments of the finale.

The Confession That Shakes the Bay

Back in the interview room, David restarts the session—this time colder, sharper, and unrelenting. Wendell denies everything until he finally cracks.

Desperate, he asks for a lawyer, but it’s too late. The charges are approved.

When David returns with the formal accusation, Wendell visibly breaks. He realizes the evidence is airtight. Everything is over.

And then—like a dam bursting—he confesses.

He admits to killing Theo.
He admits the hit-and-run that killed Christina.
He admits everything.

David listens with a trembling jaw, holding himself together by sheer will as he finally hears the truth he has waited years for.

Summer Bay will never be the same.