Next week on Home and Away in the UK, long-buried wounds are ripped wide open as Eden Fowler comes face to face with the past she has spent years trying to outrun.

What begins as a reluctant attempt at healing quickly spirals into an emotional nightmare, forcing Eden to confront a devastating truth: some scars don’t fade with time,

and forgiveness can be far more complicated than anyone expects.

At the heart of the drama is Eden’s strained relationship with her father, Jimmy. Their history is anything but simple. Eden cut Jimmy out of her life as a teenager after his affair with her mother, Deb, shattered their family and drove him out of the family home. While her siblings Levi and Abigail managed to maintain a relationship with their dad, Eden hardened her heart, refusing to forgive what she saw as an unforgivable betrayal.

That distance has held firm for years. Even when Jimmy briefly visited Summer Bay last year to see Levi—unaware that Eden was also living there—her fury was unmistakable. The sight of him in town sent her into a rage, and she demanded he leave immediately. For Eden, the past was not something to revisit; it was something to survive.

But with Eden now deep in wedding preparations with Cash Newman, the idea of family unity begins to weigh heavily on her conscience. During a conversation with Abigail, Eden admits she’s looking forward to having everyone together for her big day. Abby doesn’t hesitate to challenge her: if Eden truly wants the whole family present, then that includes Jimmy. The comment hits harder than Eden expects.

A visit to her mother only complicates matters further. Deb, once deeply hurt by Jimmy’s betrayal, has found a way to forgive her ex-husband. Hearing that her own mother has made peace with the past leaves Eden shaken—and cornered. If Deb can forgive Jimmy, why can’t she?

Reluctantly, Eden agrees to extend an invitation. But just as she steels herself to take that step, an unexpected obstacle emerges. Levi, who has long encouraged Eden to forgive their father, suddenly voices serious doubts. He warns that unresolved tension between Eden and Jimmy could explode on the wedding day itself, overshadowing what should be the happiest moment of her life. For once, Eden can’t deny the logic. If there’s any chance of moving forward, she knows she has to face Jimmy before the wedding—not during it.

So Eden makes the call.

The decision sends her into instant panic. Next week, she arrives at Cash’s place in a frenzy, admitting that what started as a cautious conversation with her father somehow turned into an invitation for him to come to Summer Bay the very next day. Overwhelmed and spiraling, Eden fears she’s made a huge mistake. Cash, ever steady, reassures her that she won’t face this alone—he’ll be just across the road if things fall apart.

Determined to control the situation, Eden sets up what she hopes will be a safe, structured reunion: a family barbecue. She invites Levi and Abigail, along with their partners Mackenzie and Mali, believing that numbers and neutrality might keep emotions in check. Levi is cautiously optimistic, but Abigail is far less convinced, fully expecting the gathering to descend into chaos.

When Jimmy arrives, he’s all smiles—clearly thrilled to see Eden after so many years. But any warmth he brings is met with icy restraint. Eden barely hides her discomfort, and the tension is palpable from the moment he steps through the door. As the rest of the family arrives and introductions are made, it becomes clear that Eden is barely holding it together.

Things take a turn when Jimmy congratulates Eden and Cash on their commitment. The comment cuts deep. Unable to stomach the irony, Eden abruptly retreats inside, seeking refuge in Remi’s old room. Cash follows, where Eden unleashes her frustration, pointing out that Jimmy is the last person who should be talking about commitment. Cash gently reminds her that if reconciliation is the goal, she can’t tear down everything Jimmy says. Taking a moment to breathe, Eden reluctantly returns to the barbecue.

Outside, Jimmy is in his element—laughing, reminiscing, and bonding with Mackenzie and Mali. Some of his stories are charming, others awkward, and a few are shut down quickly when they drift too close to Eden’s painful memories. Eventually, Mali excuses himself to deal with his own family issues. As he leaves, Jimmy thanks him, revealing that it was Mali who helped him reconnect with Deb—a reunion that ultimately led him back into his children’s lives.

When Jimmy reflects on the moment, his emotions spill over. He admits it’s the first time he’s been with all three of his kids in over a decade. Turning to Eden, he thanks her for forgiving him and expresses hope that they can finally move forward as a family.

That’s when Eden’s nightmare becomes reality.

The weight of Jimmy’s gratitude, his optimism, and his assumption of forgiveness prove too much. Eden flees, escaping to Cash’s place where she finally speaks the truth she’s been avoiding. The barbecue, she admits, was a test—a trial run to see if she could handle having Jimmy back in her life. The result is painfully clear: she can’t.

With tears and resolve, Eden tells Cash that Jimmy cannot be part of their wedding. She asks him to go back and tell her father to leave. Cash does as she asks, apologizing as he shuts down the gathering. But Jimmy refuses to go quietly. He insists he’s waited ten years for this chance, and he won’t walk away again—not now.

Months later, the conflict resurfaces. Jimmy tracks Eden down at Cash’s place, demanding answers. Why did she invite him back if she was only going to shut him out again? Eden is brutally honest. She wanted to believe there was a path forward—but now she knows there isn’t.

Jimmy refuses to accept that answer. If things are broken, he argues, then they should be fixed—whether Eden is ready or not.

As Home and Away delves into this raw and painful reunion, viewers are left questioning whether healing can ever be forced—and whether Eden’s attempt to do the “right thing” has only reopened wounds that were never meant to heal.