An emotional new story in Home and Away will see newcomer Holden Dwyer face an awkward moment with Lacey Miller as he settles into life in Summer Bay.

Lach Millar, who previously starred in rival Australian soap Neighbours as Richie Amblin, joined the cast of Home and Away last year as Holden.

He was immediately caught up in drama when he was involved in the tragic train crash that claimed the life of his friend Isaac.

While dealing with his grief, he has sought comfort in Lacey, with a close friendship blossoming under the tragic circumstances.

But Holden is starting to feel more than just a friendship towards Lacey, and in scenes airing in Australia, he surprises her with an impromptu meeting at the Surf Club.

He signs up for surf lessons, hoping to get closer to Lacey, but is disappointed when he finds out that, actually, Mali Hudson will be his teacher.

Things become awkward when Lacey reiterates to Hudson that she just wants to be friends, but will this deter him in his quest for love?

Speaking to Now To Love, Lacey actor Sophea Pennington explained: “There is a genuine friendship there, but it stems from a lot of empathy from Lacey.

“She feels for him, and there’s a bit of trauma bond after he lost his friend in the train crash and she lost Theo.”

She added: “Lacey just sees it as part of his grief. Mali sees the red flags, but she understands what Holden is going through, so brushes past these moments.”