Airs Monday 5 August 2024 at 1:45pm on Channel 5.
The sleepy coastal town of Summer Bay is rocked by a shocking turn of events as one of their own, Dr. Levi Fowler, becomes the patient in a life-threatening situation. The beloved doctor, portrayed by Tristan Gorey, finds himself rushed to the hospital after a violent altercation with Campbell Allen, played by John Harding, at a remote farmhouse.
The incident unfolds when Levi and his girlfriend, Mackenzie Booth (Emily Weir), accidentally become entangled in a dangerous situation involving the notorious Allen family. The criminal clan is on the hunt for Iluka Hudson (Dion Williams), who had allegedly stolen $8,000 from them. In the ensuing chaos, Levi is stabbed, leaving him in critical condition.
At Summer Bay Hospital, the race against time begins as Dr. Bree Cameron (Juliet Godwin) leads the efforts to save her colleague’s life. With Levi having lost a significant amount of blood, the medical team works tirelessly to stabilize him, keeping the residents of Summer Bay on edge.
Meanwhile, the aftermath of the incident creates ripples throughout the community. Mali Hudson (Kyle Shilling) finds himself in a precarious position when his girlfriend, policewoman Rose Delaney (Kirsty Marillier), starts investigating the events surrounding Levi’s stabbing. Mali faces a moral dilemma: should he protect his brother Iluka, who is implicated in the theft, or be honest with Rose? This conflict threatens to strain their relationship and test Mali’s loyalties.
In another part of Summer Bay, a long-standing friendship is put to the test. Leah Patterson (Ada Nicodemou) and Irene Roberts (Lynne McGranger) find themselves at odds over a potential lawsuit against their beloved Diner. Irene has encouraged her houseguest, Bronte Langford (Stefanie Caccamo), to sue the establishment for $50,000 following a contaminated water scare.
Irene’s intentions seem noble on the surface; she believes that a substantial insurance payout could help the supposedly terminally ill Bronte travel to Canada for much-needed medical treatment. However, Leah is furious at the prospect of their business being put at risk. The rift between the two friends deepens as they struggle to see eye-to-eye on the matter.
Adding another layer of complexity to the situation is Dana Matheson (Ally Harris), Irene’s other lodger. Dana harbors suspicions about Bronte, sensing that something is amiss with her tragic tales. As tensions rise, the true nature of Bronte’s intentions and her alleged illness comes into question, potentially exposing a web of deceit that could have far-reaching consequences for the tight-knit community.
As Summer Bay grapples with these intertwining dramas, residents are left wondering: Will Dr. Levi Fowler survive his ordeal? Can Mali navigate the treacherous waters between loyalty to his brother and honesty with his girlfriend? And will the friendship between Leah and Irene weather this storm, or will Bronte’s lawsuit tear them apart? With suspicions mounting and relationships strained, the idyllic coastal town faces some of its most challenging days yet.