Tane’s protective instincts reach breaking point this week on Home and Away, leaving Harper terrified and desperate for answers. What begins as a family disagreement soon spirals into heartbreak, panic, and a dangerous choice that could change everything for baby Archie.

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A Family on the Edge

After a trip to visit her mother, Harper (Jessica Redmayne) returns home feeling hopeful. Long-time fans will remember the complicated family history between Harper, her sister Dana, and their mother, whose past struggles with substance abuse tore them apart.

Now, Harper believes her mother has turned over a new leaf — and she’s ready to give her a second chance.

“Harper goes to visit her mum because, since becoming a mum herself, her priorities and perspective have shifted,” Jessica tells TV WEEK. “She realises from that visit that her mum has changed and hopes she can be a good grandmother.”

But not everyone shares her optimism. Dana (Ally Harris) is furious that Harper lied about the visit, warning that addiction isn’t something that disappears overnight. Old wounds resurface, and the sisters’ argument quickly erupts into chaos.

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Tane’s Breaking Point

When Tane (Ethan Browne) returns home to the sound of the sisters fighting, he’s stunned by Dana’s revelation — Harper has been keeping her mother’s visit a secret. For Tane, that’s the final straw. Convinced he must protect baby Archie at all costs, his anger boils over.

Harper’s attempt to explain falls on deaf ears. Instead, she returns later to an empty house — and a chilling note from Tane that reads:

“I’ve taken Archie. He’ll be safe with me.”

Panic sets in immediately. Harper calls and texts repeatedly, but Tane doesn’t answer. Despite Dana and John (Shane Withington) assuring her that Tane would never hurt Archie, Harper’s fear grows with every passing minute.

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Desperation and Dread

As Harper wrestles with what to do next, Dana reminds her sister of a painful truth — Tane is already on a suspended sentence for kidnapping. If she calls the police, he could end up behind bars.

Harper hesitates, torn between protecting her child and protecting the man she once trusted. Finally, her patience breaks. In a moment of raw emotion, she sends a message to Tane:

“If my son’s not back in my arms by the end of today, I am calling the police.”

“She’s petrified,” Jessica says. “She’ll do anything to stop this happening again.”

But as hours pass, Harper makes a devastating choice — the one thing she and Tane swore they would never do. She contacts a solicitor to begin formal custody proceedings.

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What Happens Next?

As the situation spirals out of control, the question remains: will Tane come back before it’s too late? And if he does, what will Harper do when she finally sees him again?

This week’s Home and Away delivers one of its most emotional storylines yet — a tale of love, fear, and the painful lengths parents will go to for their children.