TOTAL UPHEAVAL! Summer Bay continues to reel from the grief and division following the tragic death of Theo Poulos. The latest episode on October 8, 2025, reveals a ferocious emotional battle, a marriage on the brink of collapse, and a risky hunt for justice.

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1. Major Rift Between Leah and Justin: Grief Turned to Rage

Fans are watching as one of Summer Bay’s most solid couples begins to fracture. Leah Patterson, completely consumed by the pain of losing her nephew, had a furious confrontation with Cassandra Poulos (Theo’s mother). Cassandra is ruthlessly blaming Leah for her son’s death, causing Leah to feel utterly isolated.

• Leah Boycotts the Funeral: The tragic climax is Leah’s refusal to attend Theo’s funeral because Cassandra explicitly doesn’t want her there, meaning Leah cannot say her final goodbye.
• Rejecting Help: Leah also bitterly dismisses Justin Morgan’s suggestion to seek counselling, arguing that therapy cannot replace her devastating loss. Her pain and defiance are pushing the couple further apart.

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2. Mackenzie and Levi’s Crisis: Love Tested by Loss

The relationship between Mackenzie Booth and Levi Fowler is facing a breakdown following her miscarriage.

• Mac Flees: Mackenzie secretly left the Bay and flew to Queensland to be with family, leaving Levi and her roommate Mali Hudson deeply concerned.
• Levi’s Despair: Levi confesses to Mali that he feels they are no longer “on the same team” in their difficult IVF journey. Mali has to stop Levi from chasing after Mac, but Levi is heartbroken that she hasn’t even texted to say she arrived safely.
• Mali’s Cover-Up: To protect Eden Fowler—who has just returned from her honeymoon—Mali conceals both Mac’s miscarriage and her departure, fearing the combined tragic news would be too much for Eden to bear.

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3. Manhunt for the Killer Escalates!

Constable Cash Newman and David Langham have no time to rest. They immediately dive into the relentless pursuit of Councillor Wendell, the hit-and-run driver responsible for Theo’s death.

• Hot New Evidence: Cash and David uncover a fresh transaction from Wendell’s account, leading them to a secret storage unit in Riftton Lakes. A search warrant is immediately put into motion.
• A Dangerous Bet: David, who lost his wife to Wendell years ago, makes a chilling prediction: Wendell might attend Theo’s funeral, just as he did with David’s wife, as a twisted form of sociopathic guilt-seeking.
• The Ultimate Risk: Cash and David decide to stake out the funeral, putting themselves in extreme danger in a desperate attempt to capture the killer.

Summer Bay is enduring its darkest period. Will Cash and David manage to catch Wendell? And can Leah and Justin’s marriage survive this emotional hurricane? Stay tuned for the next episodes!