Next week on Home and Away in the UK, long-simmering grief and unresolved trauma explode into a storyline that threatens to tear a family apart for good.

What begins as a bitter dispute over money and memories escalates into something far more sinister, as Lacey makes a chilling decision that puts her sister Jo directly in harm’s way.

At the center of the drama is Lacey, a young woman consumed by anger, guilt, and an unrelenting need for answers following the tragic death of her mother, Christina.

Last week’s episodes revealed that her father, David, had sold the family home, admitting he could no longer live surrounded by memories of his late partner. Hoping to help his fractured daughters move forward, David offered to split the proceeds of the sale, promising Lacey a generous $100,000.

But the offer came with a condition Lacey could not stomach: Jo would receive an equal share.

To Lacey, this was an unforgivable betrayal. She remains convinced that Jo was responsible for Christina’s death, killed in a devastating car accident with Jo behind the wheel. Despite a police investigation that cleared Jo of wrongdoing, Lacey has never accepted the findings. In her eyes, rewarding Jo financially feels like honoring the person who destroyed their family.

Refusing the money outright, Lacey instead makes an emotionally charged request—she wants her mother’s eternity ring. The ring, chosen by both sisters for David and Christina’s vow renewal, represents the last moment their family was whole. But the request immediately plunges David into an impossible position. Jo has been wearing the ring for months, keeping it close on a necklace as a source of comfort and connection to her mother.

When Jo refuses to part with it, the tension between the sisters boils over. Already fragile from unresolved trauma, Jo suffers a panic attack after being confronted, her body reacting violently to memories she cannot fully access. Later, when the sisters cross paths at the Surf Club, emotions explode into a physical confrontation that leaves onlookers stunned. Forced upstairs by Alf, David demands they finally confront their issues—whether they are ready to or not.

The following week, the argument resumes with no sign of compromise. Lacey insists Jo can keep everything else—she only wants the ring. David tries to reason with her, pointing out that Jo has carried it for months and that taking it away now would only deepen her pain. Lacey, unmoved, accuses her father of choosing sides.

Jo, meanwhile, still clings to the hope that their bond can be repaired. She pleads with Lacey to remember the closeness they once shared, only to be met with icy cruelty. Lacey’s response is brutal and unwavering: she believes Jo “drove their mum into a tree.”

Outside the family home, Jo opens up to Tane about the accident that changed everything. She reveals that she was driving when the crash occurred but remembers almost nothing about it—her mind has blocked out the moment entirely. The police found no evidence of speeding, substances, or reckless behavior. Still, Lacey refuses to accept that sometimes tragedy happens without blame.

Encouraged by Theo to articulate what the ring truly represents, Lacey briefly appears to soften. She invites Jo over and explains that the vow renewal—the last happy family moment—has become sacred in her mind. Jo admits she feels the same, which is why she has kept the ring close to her heart. Yet even in this rare moment of honesty, neither sister can bring herself to let go.

In a fragile truce, they decide to give the ring back to David, hoping it might ease his grief. But the peace is short-lived. Once the ring is handed over, Lacey immediately distances herself, declaring she has no reason to maintain contact with her family.

The following day, Jo reaches out again, desperate to convince Lacey that David needs professional help. She even opens up about her panic attacks and the lingering terror she feels whenever the accident resurfaces in her mind. But Lacey shows no compassion. To her, Jo’s suffering is irrelevant.

It’s Theo who finally challenges Lacey’s narrative, confronting her about Jo’s likely PTSD and questioning whether her version of events is truly accurate. His words plant a seed of doubt—one that grows when Lacey witnesses Jo in the grip of another panic attack, clearly genuine and deeply distressing.

For the first time, Lacey asks her father to revisit the accident details. David calmly explains that the investigation found no skid marks, no impairment, no excessive speed. The only plausible explanation was that Jo swerved to avoid an animal. There is nothing—nothing—to suggest Jo was at fault.

That conversation changes everything.

Lacey abruptly tells David she has reconsidered his financial offer. She will accept the $100,000 after all. Relieved and hopeful, David promises to arrange the transfer immediately.

But once he’s gone, Lacey reveals her true intention to Theo. The money isn’t about reconciliation or healing. It’s about control. She plans to use it to hire a private investigator—someone who will dig deeper, re-examine the accident, and uncover what she believes the police missed.

And more disturbingly, spoilers reveal that Lacey’s plan doesn’t stop at investigation. Her obsession with the truth spirals into something far more dangerous, as she hires the investigator to follow Jo—placing her under surveillance and ultimately orchestrating her kidnapping.

What begins as grief-driven desperation has now crossed into criminal territory, raising terrifying questions about how far Lacey is willing to go. Is she truly seeking answers, or is she determined to punish Jo at any cost?

As Home and Away heads into this explosive chapter, viewers are left bracing for the fallout. Can Theo stop Lacey before she destroys her family completely? Will Jo survive the consequences of her sister’s obsession? And when the truth finally comes out, will it bring healing—or irreversible damage?

One thing is certain: this is no longer just a family feud. It’s a descent into darkness that could change Summer Bay forever.