Darcy ‘inadvertently’ exposes Karl’s opioid use to Susan in Neighbours

How will Karl react when confronted?

 17-23 MAY

Susan is left frustrated and confused by Karl’s continuing tension towards Darcy.

Uneasy about Darcy’s persistent attention towards Amanda, Karl asks her if Darcy has ever asked her for money. Offended by the question, she responds with an emphatic no. Forcing Karl to backpedal, asking Amanda if they could keep their conversation private. Out of consideration for Darcy’s feelings, she agrees.

However, after bumping into Karl leaving Amanda’s studio, Darcy manages to extract the truth from Amanda about Karl’s visit, making him realise that Karl is getting too close to exposing the truth.

That evening, a drowsy Karl becomes unsteady on his feet in The Waterhole as the result of the opioids Darcy has slipped him and Darcy, who’s on hand, suggests to Susan that he help her escort Karl home.

Back at the Kennedy house, Susan is shocked when Darcy ‘inadvertently’ exposes Karl’s opioid use. With Karl passed out in bed, Darcy takes the opportunity to feed Susan his side of the story. Feigning concern, he explains why he kept Karl’s “addiction” a secret, insisting he thought Karl was on the mend.

Darcy offers to take the heat off Susan and break the news to Terese, who is shocked that Karl has apparently been working while drug affected the whole time, very likely the reason he misdiagnosed Vera. And when Darcy subtly suggests they search Karl’s office for more proof, Terese agrees, despite Susan’s reservations.

Meanwhile, a groggy Karl wakes up to a concerned Holly, before hurrying down to Eirini Rising. Rushing into his office, Karl is met by a devastated Susan, who confronts him with the pills they’ve just found. Karl is confused but Terese is adamant, he has to stand down, effective immediately.

In a quiet moment, Darcy insists he tried to talk Terese around, promising Karl he has his back. Though he’s tempted to confront Darcy, Karl holds back, privately knowing something’s not right and Darcy is somehow the architect.

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