Summer Bay is rocked by devastating revelations, mounting legal pressure, and a secret so explosive it threatens to shatter one of the community’s closest friendships.

Tuesday’s episode delivers an emotional rollercoaster as loyalties are tested, truths come to light, and a beloved resident’s health battle is finally exposed.

Remy’s Secret Battle Comes Crashing Down

At the heart of the drama is Remy, whose fragile condition can no longer be hidden. After weeks of behaving out of character — snapping at friends, withdrawing from gatherings, and pushing loved ones away — the real reason behind his turmoil is finally revealed.

Remy is undergoing radiation treatment for a brain tumour.

The bombshell drops in the most painful way possible. Sonny, recently discharged from rehab for a supervised overnight visit, senses something isn’t right. The mood is strained. The jokes don’t land. The warmth that once defined their bond feels distant. When tensions escalate and Sonny confronts the awkward atmosphere head-on, the truth spills out: Remy’s irritability and fatigue aren’t personal — they’re medical.

The side effects of radiation have left him exhausted, emotionally volatile, and physically depleted. Yet Remy has been determined to shield Sonny from the truth, believing his friend has enough to contend with after his own life-altering accident.

“If the radiation therapy does what it’s meant to do, he’ll never need to know,” Remy had insisted earlier, clinging to the hope that treatment would quietly succeed without disrupting anyone else’s world.

But secrets in Summer Bay rarely stay buried.

When Sonny learns the truth, the devastation is palpable. Already grappling with paralysis and the emotional weight of rehab, he now faces the terrifying possibility of losing the friend who has stood by him through everything. The betrayal cuts deep — not because Remy is ill, but because he didn’t trust Sonny enough to share it.

The question now looms: can their friendship survive the silence that came before the confession?

Sonny’s Emotional Return

Sonny’s temporary release from the rehabilitation centre was meant to lift spirits. Instead, it exposes just how much has changed.

His arrival is both triumphant and heartbreaking. Friends rally around to help lift him from the car, carefully manoeuvring his wheelchair as he masks vulnerability with humour. “Just like old times,” he quips, though the absence of pizza, music, and his usual swagger underscores the new reality.

Despite the brave face, the visit is overwhelming. Being back in familiar surroundings highlights the permanence of his injuries — and the uncertainty ahead. There’s talk of wheelchair basketball, of adapting, of “getting there eventually.” Yet beneath the encouragement lies fear: What if this is as good as it gets?

John proposes throwing Sonny a barbecue, an attempt to restore normality and remind him he’s still at the centre of their world. It’s a well-intentioned gesture, but whether Sonny feels celebrated or pitied remains to be seen.

Meanwhile, Dana’s absence hangs in the air. Sonny’s recent decision to end their relationship — made during the height of his crisis — now feels rash. Was he protecting her from the burden of his recovery, or pushing her away out of fear?

Friends begin urging him to reconsider. “Who’s going to take care of you?” one challenges. But Sonny’s independence is fiercely guarded. Pride and pain are tangled tightly together.

Tane Under Pressure

Elsewhere, the walls close in around Tane Parata as police scrutiny intensifies.

Summoned to the station to answer questions about suspicious phone records, Tane faces a tense interrogation led by Sergeant David Newman — who just happens to be the father of Tane’s staunchest supporter, Jo.

The records reveal repeated messages referencing supply orders and “new interests.” The implication is clear: drug distribution.

Tane maintains his innocence, insisting the substances found were planted and that the texts relate to legitimate gym supplements. He names a supplier, Christian, and offers up business records to support his claim.

But there’s a catch: the supplier’s number was disconnected the day after Tane’s arrest.

Coincidence or cover-up?

Jo’s presence at the station complicates matters further. Her loyalty to Tane places her in direct opposition to her father’s investigation. She stands firm, refusing to be intimidated by appearances or gossip.

“You always taught me not to care what other people think,” she reminds him pointedly.

David, though a seasoned cop, is clearly conflicted. He believes in due process — but he also believes in protecting his daughter. If Tane is guilty, Jo’s heart could be collateral damage. If he’s innocent, David risks destroying an innocent man’s life.

For now, Tane is released. But the case is far from closed.

Cash’s Risky Move

Adding another layer of tension, Cash quietly continues digging into the broader drug network — despite being officially removed from the case. Convinced there’s more beneath the surface, he plans a discreet trip to track down leads connected to the original supplier.

It’s a risky move that could jeopardise his career. But loyalty in Summer Bay often outweighs protocol.

If Cash uncovers proof that the drugs were planted, it could vindicate Tane and expose a far larger operation. If he’s wrong, the fallout could be catastrophic.

A Community on Edge

As the episode closes, Summer Bay feels fractured.

Sonny is reeling from Remy’s diagnosis. Remy is battling both cancer and guilt. Tane stands on unstable legal ground. Jo risks alienating her father. And beneath it all, the spectre of a drug network continues to loom.

Even smaller storylines echo the broader theme of vulnerability. A cruel text exchange aimed at pushing away an unwanted admirer reveals how easily insecurity can be weaponised. Words, like secrets, carry consequences.

In a town known for resilience, the 24th February episode reminds viewers that strength often comes from honesty — not silence.

Will Remy allow his friends to shoulder the weight of his illness? Can Sonny accept help without seeing it as weakness? And will Tane’s name be cleared before the investigation tears apart those closest to him?