Summer Bay is about to be rocked by explosive drama as long-standing friendships crumble and heartbreaking choices are made. At the center of it all is Alf Stewart, the Bay’s fiercely protective patriarch, who finds himself pushed to breaking point when John Palmer refuses to stand by Irene Roberts in her hour of need.

Alf is livid when he learns that John, once considered one of Irene’s closest allies, has gone silent at the very moment Irene needed him most. Alf’s fury isn’t just about loyalty—it’s about decades of friendship and trust that he now sees hanging by a thread. His anger boils over, sparking a fiery confrontation that threatens to tear the Bay’s tight-knit community apart. But why did John turn his back? The answer is far more complicated—and devastating—than anyone expected.

Meanwhile, Irene, feeling betrayed and utterly alone, makes a shocking decision. With her heart shattered, she prepares to sell her iconic beach house and leave Summer Bay behind—perhaps forever. For Irene, it’s more than just moving away; it’s a desperate bid to escape the pain of abandonment and reclaim her independence by traveling the world. Her departure would mark the end of an era, leaving fans wondering if the Bay will ever feel the same again.

Realizing too late that he’s made a terrible mistake, John faces a race against time. Can he find the courage to confront his own failings and beg for Irene’s forgiveness? Or has the silence already done irreparable damage? A heartfelt apology may not be enough to fix a friendship built over decades, but John knows he has to try. The stakes have never been higher, and the entire Bay watches anxiously to see whether Irene can be convinced to stay—or if Summer Bay is about to lose one of its most beloved residents.

But Irene’s crisis isn’t the only storm brewing on the sand. Lacy Miller is on the edge of disaster, struggling to keep her job at Manda Ray Boards while her self-confidence crumbles. With everything on the line—including her relationship with Theo Poulos—Lacy is handed one last chance: she must lead surf classes on the beach to prove her worth. The problem? Lacy can’t surf.

As the pressure mounts, Theo steps in to train her, but teaching someone who’s hiding secrets of her own is no easy task. Their love faces the ultimate test as wipeouts, frustration, and unspoken truths threaten to drown their relationship. If Lacy fails, she could lose not only her job but also Theo’s faith in her.

This week in Home and Away promises heartbreak, tension, and life-altering choices. With Alf furious, John scrambling, Irene preparing to walk away, and Lacy’s future hanging in the balance, loyalties will be tested and relationships pushed to breaking point. One thing is certain—Summer Bay will never be the same again.