Toadie sat on the couch, watching a video of Sonya that Piper had sent him. Kyle was asleep beside him, unaware of the emotional moment. In the video, Sonya talked about her New Years resolution of cherishing every moment with her family. Toadie was moved to tears by her words.

Paul is struggling with Amys departure, but Terese reminds him that there will be plenty of people around to keep him in line. Meanwhile, Roxy is taking care of David at Erinsborough Hospital and is feeling guilty for her past behavior towards him. Harlow confesses to Paul and Terese that she emailed Prue about everything thats been happening, but Paul warns her not to expect a response.

Kyle attempts to kiss Roxy, but she pushes him away and leaves. She is frustrated by the fact that guys assume she is interested in them just because they hang out for a few minutes. Finn wakes up to Aster crying and offers to help Elly settle the baby. After trying everything, Aster finally stops crying in Finns arms, and Elly falls asleep next to him.

Susan confronts Elly and Finn about their secret relationship. Elly pleads with Susan to keep quiet about it, while Finn tries to take the blame. However, Susan warns Finn that he cannot hurt Bea, whom he still loves. Paul is desperately trying to convince David not to visit Robert, the man who gave him a kidney. Despite Pauls efforts, David is determined to keep his promise and visit Robert.

Karl is cooking on the BBQ, while Finn is quiet, and Susan gives him a side eye when he confirms hes happy with his decision to move into Beas room. Hendrix complains about Asters crying at night and is sent to get a BBQ plate from Karl and Susans bedroom.

Lucy wants to hire someone with more experience and lock them into a five-year contract. However, if Chloe can impress Lucy in the next two weeks, Lucy will reconsider. Chloe is worried that she will fail, but her colleague Pierce tells her that it is an opportunity to prove herself.

Pierce returns after looking for Anita, who refused to discuss the situation with him. He berates Chloe and Terese for what they have done, but Terese defends Chloes efforts and claims that she needed a confidence boost. Terese goes to find Anita and explain the situation, leaving Chloe and Pierce alone.

Chloe was taken aback when she overheard Pierce expressing doubts about her ability to manage the hotel to Terese. Feeling hurt and embarrassed, she quickly left the scene. However, Pierce continued to talk with Terese and acknowledged that Chloe had the capability to handle the job but needed some support and development.

Nell goes missing, and her father Toadie, uncle Shane and Kyle all search for her. They eventually find her at the Community Centre, where a mural of her deceased mother Sonya has been painted. Toadie is moved by the mural, and they all agree to visit and remember Sonya there.

Dipi and Shane have a conversation about Roxy, which reveals Dipis suspicions about Shanes relationship with Roxy. Dipi is skeptical about Shanes claim that he is only being a good mate to Roxy. She thinks Roxy has too much control over Shane, and she is concerned about their age difference.

Tensions rise between Dipi and Shane as she confronts him about his relationship with Roxy. Dipi believes that Roxy is causing Shane trouble at work and that he is spending too much time with her, causing strain on their marriage. Shane denies any romantic involvement with Roxy and dismisses Dipis concerns, causing her to become frustrated and upset.

Elly was taken aback when Susan arrived instead of Finn, and Susan was upset to hear that Finn had been spending time with Elly in the middle of the night. Chloe, on the other hand, fell asleep at work, and Ned had to wake her up. She revealed that she was behind on a project due the next day and was worried about being seen as a failure.

Chloe and Hendrix were discussing Chloes promotion to General Manager of Lassiters, a job that Hendrixs father, Paul, had also hoped for. Terese congratulated Chloe, but her facial expression showed her disappointment. Hendrix, on the other hand, seemed quiet and distracted during the conversation. Unknown to them, Hendrix had stolen a photo of Chloe earlier and hid it in his pocket.

Chloe and Pierce discuss why Pierce doesnt want Lisa to arrive, and he explains that Lisa will blame him for Hendrixs behavior. Meanwhile, Harlow meets Hendrix on the street and learns that hes afraid Lisa will make him move back to Sydney. Terese tries to organize Pauls 60th birthday breakfast while David arrives with a parcel from Robert.

Pierce chases Hendrix outside, wanting to explain himself, but Hendrix is in no mood to listen. Pierce understands his son is angry, but he says theyre still family and nothing has changed between them. Hendrix is outraged Pierce wants to play the family card reminding his dad you dont keep whoppers of secrets like that from your family.

Lisa confides in Chloe and Pierce that she wants to have a child with Pierce. She explains that she has been having difficulty conceiving and that she is no longer with James. Lisa suggests that they could co-parent the child together, along with Chloe, in a modern family arrangement. Chloe initially reacts with anger and accuses Lisa of using her husband to have a child.

Roxy apologizes to Shane for kissing him the night before. She feels ashamed and takes responsibility for her mistake. Shane tells her that he only sees her as a friend and did not intend to give her any other impression. Roxy accepts his response and tries to move on.

Elly had become increasingly frustrated with David and Aaron for not keeping her informed about the whereabouts of her child. She felt like they were being careless and not taking her concerns seriously. This caused a heated argument between the three of them, with Elly storming off in a fit of anger.

Roxy returns home feeling unwell, surprising her friends and family who thought she was still at work. She later reveals that she wants to quit her job to work in a different industry. Her coworkers try to convince her to wait until shes better and has another job lined up before quitting.

Dipi apologizes to Kyle and Roxy, admitting her mistake in judging them. Roxy had previously expressed her guilt to Shane about kissing Kyle, but Harlow warns her not to hurt Dipi by revealing this. Meanwhile, Pierce receives a text from Lisa, and both he and Chloe agree that they need more time to think about having a child with her.

Lisa is excited about the prospect of having another baby with Pierce and Chloe, while Chloe is feeling overwhelmed and hesitant about the plan. Elly tries to encourage her to talk to Pierce about her feelings. Meanwhile, Roxy and Dipi are at the spa, and Roxy is feeling guilty about her secret relationship with Shane.

Dipi and Shane had a heated argument after Dipi found out that Roxy had kissed Shane a week ago, and they both kept it a secret from her. Yashvi and Toadie overheard their argument, and Yashvi was hurt and angry as a result. Meanwhile, Roxy confessed to Terese, Ned, and Paul that she had kissed Shane and was devastated by her actions.

Kyle suggests adding archery to the Buddy Clubs activities. Toadie and Terese do not question the idea, and Kyle shows them a flyer for kid-friendly equipment. Finn arrives and shows interest in the idea. Meanwhile, Ned receives a call from Yashvi, who is upset due to her parents argument.

Yashvis car wouldnt start in the Lassiters car park, but she eventually managed to get it going and drove off. Later on, David and Aaron approached Lisa with an interesting proposal they asked if she would be willing to be their surrogate as they were discussing starting a family. Meanwhile, at Harolds Cafe, Hendrix was bothering Harlow and things got a bit heated.

Lisa pays a surprise visit to David and Aaron and drops a bombshell - shes pregnant. Lisa also shares the news with Chloe and Pierce, revealing that the baby belongs to her ex, James. This news doesnt sit well with Aaron and David, and they confide in Kyle, Elly, and Chloe about their disappointment.