How will Paul's unexpected return affect Tess and Heath's game plan?
FOR WEEK COMMENCING 5 AUGUST
As Holly and Heath enjoy their steamy liaisons, Heath basks in her appreciation of his lavish car, house, and lifestyle.
After Tess spots Heath engaging Toadie’s services, he admits he bought the Hawaii property they were looking at as a surprise for them. Furious, Tess dresses Heath down for drawing attention to himself and using the lawyer that is cheek by jowl with Lassiters.
With Heath left thoroughly in the doghouse, Heath is keen to be bolstered by Holly’s enthusiasm and tells her he wants to see her again.
Meanwhile, Sadie is keen to get the tea on Holly’s new hot guy, but Holly quickly shuts the subject down when Mackenzie joins them.
After Mackenzie reveals that Heath is a new client at Rebecchi Law, Holly privately reveals to Sadie that Heath also happens to be her mystery man.
Although Sadie cautions against heating up with a colleague, Holly insists she’s got her eyes totally open and is going to keep having fun.
Unable to shake her suspicions, Mackenzie does some sleuthing on Heath. After discovering he’s going by two different names, she later reveals to Toadie and Krista that Heath Silverson was convicted of fraud.
Concerned, Krista brings this information to Tess who feigns shock before lashing out at Heath for drawing attention to himself. After they come up with a story, Heath delivers it to Krista, explaining he was an unwitting accomplice in a dodgy deal. But Krista still worries that he’s untrustworthy.
Tess challenges Krista to give Heath the benefit of the doubt, just like people have done for her many times in the past. When Heath crosses with Mackenzie, he charmingly issues a veiled threat for her to back off, leaving Mackenzie thrown by the exchange.
Tess and Heath are rattled when Paul makes an unexpected return to Erinsborough. Wanting to keep Paul distracted from being too concerned with their agenda, Tess makes him a tantalizing offer, an opportunity to buy out the Sinclair’s share of Lassiters and restore him to full ownership of the hotel.
Later, when Krista and Leo speak of their confusion regarding Tess’ true purpose in Erinsborough, Paul doesn’t mention the offer to them and instead quickly shakes hands with Tess. Even if it means causing employment upheaval for Krista and potential conflict with Leo, he wants what he believes is rightfully his.
However, when Paul meets with Leo and Krista, it’s revealed that all three are playing Tess. The trio are certain that she’s up to something and while Paul will pretend to stab Krista and Leo in the back for Tess’ benefit, they’re all going to keep their eyes and ears open to discovering what Tess and Heath’s true game plan is.
At the same time, Sadie catches a clandestine kiss between Heath and Tess. Concerned for Holly, Sadie relays the moment to her and Holly buries her hurt to pretend that Heath’s other romantic partner doesn’t impact her or their casual relationship.
Angry, Holly confronts Heath, who attempts to level her anger by offering expensive gifts. Tempted, Holly finds herself channeling her mother and is happy for him to see other people, as long as he makes it worth her while.
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