Summer Bay is bracing for another emotionally charged chapter as Home and Away delivers a gripping installment on Monday, 23rd February (Episode 8666).

Loyalties are pushed to the limit, past traumas resurface, and one desperate father faces the ultimate test when danger looms over his daughter.

At the center of the storm is Mackenzie Booth, whose unwavering support for Tane Parata is set to raise eyebrows across the Bay. As tensions continue to swirl around Tane,

Mackenzie makes it clear that she is standing by him — no matter the consequences. But her loyalty doesn’t come without cost. With whispers circulating and certain residents questioning Tane’s recent choices, Mackenzie’s public show of solidarity risks isolating her from friends who fear she may be turning a blind eye.

Insiders reveal that Mackenzie’s decision is driven not just by love, but by a fierce belief in second chances. Having weathered her own heartbreak and betrayal in the past, she sees something in Tane worth fighting for. However, as the pressure mounts and the stakes rise, viewers are left wondering: is Mackenzie protecting Tane, or setting herself up for another devastating fall?

Meanwhile, across the Bay, Leah Patterson takes on the role of emotional anchor as she throws her support behind Lacey. The usually resilient Leah recognizes a kindred spirit in Lacey’s struggle and steps in with empathy and hard-earned wisdom. Having battled her own demons in recent months, Leah understands the weight of carrying secrets and the toll it takes on the heart.

Their scenes promise quiet intensity, as Leah gently encourages Lacey to confront her fears rather than run from them. But Leah’s involvement may have ripple effects. By choosing to stand firmly in Lacey’s corner, she could find herself drawn into conflict she never anticipated. As the Bay has proven time and again, good intentions often lead to complicated consequences.

Perhaps the most heart-stopping storyline of the episode centers on David and his daughter. When troubling signs suggest that she may be in danger, David’s protective instincts ignite with a force that is both moving and terrifying. Sources hint that David is about to face one of the most challenging moments of his life as a parent.

Will he act in time? Or has the threat already spiraled beyond his control?

David’s storyline taps into one of Home and Away’s most powerful recurring themes: the lengths a parent will go to for their child. As he scrambles to assess the risk and shield his daughter from harm, viewers will witness a man torn between panic and determination. His fear is palpable, but so is his resolve.

The question hanging over Summer Bay is whether David’s instincts will be enough to outpace whatever danger is closing in. And if he succeeds, what scars will be left behind?

Episode 8666 promises emotional confrontations, quiet acts of courage, and the kind of suspense that keeps audiences glued to their screens. With relationships strained and threats looming, Monday’s episode sets the stage for consequences that could reverberate through Summer Bay for weeks to come.

In true Home and Away fashion, loyalty, love, and fear collide — and no one will emerge unchanged.