In the explosive 2025 UK finale week of Home and Away, the tight bond between sisters Harper and Dana Matheson faces its most terrifying fracture yet, as Harper launches a desperate and

dangerous mission to uncover the truth about the parents they vowed never to speak of again. What begins as an innocent joke spirals into a haunting journey into their traumatic past—

one that threatens to tear apart their family, their relationships, and the fragile stability Harper has been fighting to build for her son, Archie.

As the finale kicks off, Harper is still healing from the freak accident that left her wearing an eye patch—a mishap fans won’t soon forget. The incident unfolded when Sunny, with spectacularly poor timing, popped a champagne cork just as Harper walked through the pier apartment door. The cork flew straight toward her eye, leaving her injured, frustrated, and temporarily dependent on others. And while Harper took the injury in stride, baby Archie was initially unsettled by his mother’s altered appearance.

Feeling guilty, Sunny attempted to lighten the mood by gifting Archie a teddy bear—complete with a matching eye patch. Dana considered it tasteless and hid it away, mortified at his unusual sense of humor. But Harper, ever quick to find amusement even in absurdity, discovered the bear and immediately embraced it, affectionately naming it Patch. The toy quickly won Archie over, easing the baby’s anxiety and serving as an unexpected symbol of resilience.

A Joke Opens an Old Wound

Once Harper is medically cleared to remove her eye patch, her spirits lift. As a thank-you to Sunny for his support, she drops off a bottle of champagne at the apartment—her playful jab at the man who unintentionally injured her.

But when Dana jokingly dismisses Patch as “encroaching on her territory,” Harper brushes it off, teasing her sister about Archie loving the bear. The comment seems harmless—until it triggers something deeper inside Harper.

Later that day, when Harper runs into Alf at the diner and steps outside to take a work call, Marilyn notices how naturally Alf interacts with Archie. When Harper returns, Marilyn casually remarks that Alf could “almost be Archie’s granddad.” The innocent comment lodges itself in Harper’s mind.

Alf, opening up unexpectedly, shares how he missed out on the early years with several of his own grandchildren—Martha, Rick, and Ryder—due to distance, secrecy, and fractured relationships. As he reflects on the special privilege of being part of Ryder’s life now, Harper quietly absorbs the weight of his words. Becoming a mother has reshaped how she views family—and what it means to keep or break generational cycles.

Harper’s Painful Revelation

Troubled by the conversation, Harper seeks out Dana at the surf club. The earlier joke about family has resurfaced painful memories, and Harper admits that motherhood has shifted her perspective. She explains that while Archie has supportive relatives on Tane’s side, Tane’s parents are gone—meaning Archie has only the Matheson grandparents left.

Dana’s reaction is immediate and fierce. Their childhood, as fans know, was marked by neglect, addiction, and emotional abandonment. Harper’s suggestion—that they track down the parents they escaped over a decade ago—hits Dana like a physical blow.

“What’s best for your son,” Dana snaps, “is not to ruin his childhood the way they ruined ours.”

She storms out, shutting down the conversation completely.

A Sister Divided, A Partner Conflicted

Still hoping for support, Harper later invites Tane to lunch and confesses the fight with Dana. Tane listens patiently as Harper explains her reasoning, though she carefully avoids the darkest parts of her childhood. She insists that people can change—that maybe their parents are different now.

Tane, never one to jump to conclusions, offers a measured response. He doesn’t shut her down, but he doesn’t agree either. He simply absorbs her words, clearly unsettled by what she’s not saying.

Determined to fix things, Harper approaches Dana again at the diner. She pleads for her blessing. But Dana stands firm: their parents will never be part of their lives again—nor Archie’s.

Tane Goes Behind Harper’s Back

Still troubled by Harper’s evasiveness, Tane heads straight to Cash at the surf club. He knows Cash shares a long history with Harper and asks bluntly for the truth about the Matheson parents.

Cash hesitates, torn between loyalty and guilt. But ultimately, he reveals the grim details—the trauma, the addiction, the years of chaos that tainted Harper and Dana’s childhood.

What Tane learns shocks him deeply.

Immediately, he rushes to the diner, where Harper and Dana are mid-argument. His voice cuts through the tension as he announces he spoke to Cash—and now he no longer wants Harper’s parents anywhere near Archie.

The betrayal in Harper’s eyes is instant and sharp. Furious and humiliated, she storms out, while Dana tries to comfort Tane by assuring him Harper would never act without her approval.

Dana, however, couldn’t be more wrong.

Harper Crosses the Line

Overwhelmed, angry, and determined, Harper heads straight for Cash’s doorstep. Her voice trembles as she hands over her parents’ names—begging him to check if they are alive, imprisoned, or worse.

Cash refuses immediately. Running unauthorized searches could cost him his job, his badge, and everything he’s worked for.

But Harper pushes, her desperation spilling over. She needs closure. She needs to know whether her parents are still out there, carrying the same darkness that destroyed her childhood.

Cash, deeply conflicted, tries to stand firm—but Harper’s pain is undeniable.

A Dangerous Truth Awaits

Back at the station, Cash sits alone at his desk, Harper’s words echoing through his mind. After a long moment of tortured hesitation, he pulls up the police database.

With a heavy exhale, he begins to type the names.

The screen loads.

A beat passes.

And then—

Something appears.

But the episode cuts to black.