Longtime Home and Away icon Alf Stewart is set to face one of his most alarming storylines in years, as worrying new scenes reveal his health could be placed in serious jeopardy —

and newcomer Eliza Sherwood may hold the key to whether he survives the terrifying moment. Fans of the beloved soap know Alf as one of Summer Bay’s most resilient figures.

Over decades, he has weathered countless storms, family dramas, and near disasters. But upcoming episodes suggest that even Alf’s legendary toughness may not be enough to protect him

from the chilling behavior of the troubled teenager now living under his roof. Eliza Sherwood arrived in Summer Bay earlier this year following a traumatic event that destroyed her former life. After her foster home burned down, Alf and the Stewart family stepped in to offer her stability and a second chance. Alf, known for his compassion beneath his gruff exterior, believed that giving Eliza a safe place to stay might help her recover from the difficult circumstances she had endured.

However, Eliza’s arrival has not gone as smoothly as many had hoped.

From the beginning, several residents of Summer Bay sensed something unsettling about the quiet newcomer. While Eliza rarely caused open conflict, her distant demeanor and unusual interests quickly raised eyebrows among the community.

Over time, those concerns began to grow.

One of the most disturbing developments has been Eliza’s intense fascination with Harper Matheson’s pregnancy and her newborn baby, Archie. What initially seemed like harmless curiosity soon took on a more troubling tone as Eliza repeatedly tried to get close to the infant.

Harper initially believed the teenager was simply intrigued by the miracle of life. After all, Eliza had experienced trauma and loss, and Harper assumed the young girl might be drawn to the idea of family and new beginnings. But other residents weren’t so convinced.

Several people in Summer Bay began noticing that Eliza’s interests seemed darker than simple fascination. Her conversations sometimes drifted toward topics such as death and danger, and she appeared oddly intrigued by things that made others uncomfortable — including weapons and violent scenarios.

Still, Harper remained sympathetic toward Eliza. She believed the teenager had been misunderstood and needed compassion rather than suspicion.

That belief would soon be tested in a dramatic way.

Earlier in the storyline, Harper went into labor unexpectedly while she was walking in the bush with Eliza. It should have been a moment of urgent teamwork and support, but the situation took an unsettling turn.

Rather than reacting with immediate panic or rushing to help, Eliza initially stood back and allowed the situation to unfold. She even pretended to call an ambulance before eventually assisting Harper.

While everything ultimately worked out and baby Archie was safely born, the incident left some residents uneasy — though Harper herself continued to defend Eliza’s intentions.

According to actress Jessica Redmayne, who portrays Harper, the character doesn’t fully understand the true nature of Eliza’s fascination.

In a recent interview, Redmayne explained that Harper interprets Eliza’s interest as curiosity about pregnancy and babies. In reality, however, Eliza seems more captivated by the physical pain and intensity of childbirth rather than the emotional joy surrounding a newborn.

That unsettling distinction becomes even more disturbing in the upcoming storyline involving Alf.

A newly released teaser for future episodes reveals that tensions escalate after Eliza is told she cannot hold baby Archie. Harper and Tane Parata, increasingly protective of their newborn, decide it would be best to keep some distance between the teenager and the child.

For Eliza, the rejection appears to trigger a darker emotional response.

In the scenes set to air in the UK in the coming months, Alf confronts Eliza and tries to explain the situation calmly. He tells her that Harper and Tane simply don’t want anyone too close to Archie right now, hoping to defuse the growing tension.

But during the conversation, Alf suddenly begins experiencing alarming symptoms.

The beloved Summer Bay veteran feels a tightness in his chest — a warning sign that something is seriously wrong. Realizing he may be facing a medical emergency, Alf urgently asks Eliza to fetch his medication.

At that moment, the storyline takes a chilling turn.

Instead of reacting quickly, Eliza stands completely still.

For several seconds, she does nothing as Alf struggles. Eventually, she walks away toward his office where the medicine is kept. But rather than rushing to retrieve the life-saving pills, Eliza pauses and stares at them.

The moment lingers, raising a deeply unsettling question: what exactly is she thinking?

When Eliza finally returns to Alf, she delivers shocking news.

She claims that the medication isn’t there and insists she searched everywhere. But viewers already know the truth — the pills were exactly where Alf said they would be.

The revelation creates a chilling sense of uncertainty. Was Eliza playing some kind of twisted prank? Or did she deliberately choose not to help Alf in a moment of life-threatening danger?

The implications could be devastating.

For Alf, who opened his home to the troubled teenager in an act of kindness, the betrayal would be particularly heartbreaking. The Stewart family has always stood as one of the pillars of Summer Bay, offering support to those in need.

But this time, that generosity may have placed Alf directly in harm’s way.

Meanwhile, the situation threatens to fracture relationships throughout the community. If the truth about Eliza’s actions comes to light, many residents will likely question whether she should remain in Summer Bay at all.

Harper, who has consistently defended Eliza, may be forced to confront the possibility that her instincts were wrong.

The storyline promises to deliver intense emotional fallout as viewers watch Alf fight for his health while the mystery surrounding Eliza deepens. Is she simply a troubled teenager struggling with trauma, or is something far more dangerous lurking beneath the surface?

As Home and Away continues to explore the darker side of Eliza’s character, one thing is certain: Summer Bay may never feel safe again. And for Alf Stewart, a single moment of hesitation could change everything.