Summer Bay is about to be rocked by one of its most emotionally charged weeks in recent Home and Away history. Grief, guilt, and unresolved trauma collide

as familiar faces spiral toward breaking points — and by the end of the week, one resident will find herself behind bars. From Leah’s shocking arrest to relationship fractures

that threaten to change the Bay forever, these episodes promise heartbreak, confrontation, and consequences that can no longer be avoided.

At the center of the storm is Leah Patterson-Baker, still drowning in the aftermath of Theo’s tragic death. As the week begins, Leah struggles to function under the weight of her grief. Returning to work at the diner on what would have been Theo’s birthday, she attempts to distract herself, but a newspaper headline stops her cold. The article paints Lacy as a hero for bringing counselor Wendle to justice — with Theo barely mentioned at all. To Leah, the omission feels like a cruel erasure of her nephew’s life, and her anger ignites instantly.

Justin urges restraint, warning Leah that confronting Lacy will only cause more damage. But Leah is past listening. Consumed by grief and rage, she storms straight to Lacy, accusing her of exploiting Theo’s death for sympathy and praise. Although Lacy insists she never sold her story to the press, Leah unleashes her fury, declaring that Lacy is responsible for Theo’s death. The confrontation crosses a line — and even David, who has been no stranger to conflict himself, believes Leah has gone too far, advising Lacy to take out a legal order against her.

As Leah’s behavior becomes increasingly volatile, she begins leaning heavily on Sunny for emotional support. Playing video games together to remember Theo offers Leah a sense of closeness to her nephew that she can’t find anywhere else. But Justin is deeply unsettled by the bond forming between his wife and Sunny. Leah insists it’s not romantic — being around Theo’s friends simply makes her feel like Theo is still alive. Still, the distance between Leah and Justin grows wider by the day.

Meanwhile, McKenzie returns to Summer Bay from Queensland, furious after learning about Levi’s arrest. She refuses to accept any responsibility for his actions, and tensions quickly rise between the couple. Levi, already reeling, questions whether McKenzie even wants to be with him anymore. Before she can answer, the moment is interrupted — leaving everything painfully unresolved. Desperate, McKenzie later approaches Cash, asking if Levi’s assault charges can somehow be erased. The answer is a firm no.

Levi’s legal trouble also ripples outward, affecting other relationships. David confronts Cash over Tane, grilling him about whether he can be trusted around his daughter. Cash defends Tane’s character, prompting David to reluctantly apologize — though he makes it clear he still doesn’t approve of the relationship. Old wounds remain very much open.

Levi and McKenzie attempt to repair their fractured relationship, but another devastating issue surfaces: Levi never told Tane about McKenzie’s miscarriage. McKenzie is crushed. Levi had promised to share the burden so she wouldn’t have to carry the pain alone. Instead, his silence feels like betrayal. The argument leaves their future hanging by a thread, with neither sure whether love is enough to survive this much damage.

After fleeing to stay with Tane, McKenzie finally confronts Levi honestly. Both admit their regrets and fears, laying everything bare. Levi confesses that nothing in his life matters without her. McKenzie admits running away didn’t fix anything. For now, there’s fragile hope — but whether it lasts remains uncertain.

Elsewhere, Remy and Sunny chase dreams of launching their record label. Their hopes rest on Eddie, a potential first signing. But Remy sabotages the meeting by exaggerating how established the business really is. When the truth comes out, Eddie feels deceived. Remy eventually comes clean, insisting he has the talent and drive to make Eddie a success. The future of the label hangs in the balance.

Back with Leah, her crusade against the newspaper escalates dangerously. Furious that the publisher refuses to reconsider the story, Leah storms onto private property at the paper — and is promptly arrested for trespassing. The news blindsides Justin, who learns of the arrest secondhand. At the police station, Sunny urges Leah to apologize before Justin arrives, but Leah feels cornered and betrayed by everyone around her. David issues her a warning, but the emotional damage is already done.

Instead of going home, Leah spends the night at Sunny and Dana’s place, talking endlessly about Theo. Justin panics when she doesn’t return, and when David offers to help search for her, Justin shocks him by cutting ties, blaming David for fueling Leah’s anger. When Leah finally comes home, Justin demands answers — only to be shut down. Leah insists she’s doing what she needs to survive her grief, even if no one understands.

As Summer Bay braces for the fallout, one thing is clear: nothing will be the same again. Leah’s arrest is only the beginning of consequences that will ripple through friendships, marriages, and the community itself — leaving everyone to ask how much more heartbreak this town can endure.