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00:00Previously on Neighbours.
00:02Therese popped in.
00:03Look, she obviously wants to be around him.
00:07Whatever helped you bounce back? I'm glad you found it.
00:09Actually, no, it found me.
00:11In Paul.
00:12Helping out with Harold's won't interfere with my new role here.
00:14Yeah, you know what? That's easy to say.
00:16There's a list here of everything that Aaron's done.
00:20Gone.
00:21That had so many family photos.
00:23Yeah, the photos, voice memos, undeleted trash. It's all there.
00:26It's all here. Every little detail.
00:31Neighbours
00:34Everybody needs good neighbours
00:38With a little understanding
00:43You can find the perfect blend
00:49Neighbours
00:51Should be there for one another
00:56That's when good neighbours
00:59Become good friends
01:15Aaron, I can explain.
01:17Can you?
01:18I did that a long time ago.
01:19And I know it was wrong, but it shouldn't even be there because I deleted it.
01:22You never...
01:23Well, I was never meant to see this, was I?
01:25Nick, stop. If you close that, you're going to lose everything.
01:29Aaron.
01:34You were compiling evidence, weren't you?
01:36It was just...
01:37No, no, this is about custody.
01:39Aaron, please.
01:40You were planning on taking my own daughter away from me.
01:42It's not like that.
01:43No, Nick, it is because I know you and I know exactly what you are capable of.
01:48Ella.
01:50Come on, darling.
01:52Aaron.
01:53Don't follow us.
01:55It's alright. Come on.
02:00Aaron.
02:06I thought you'd still be at work.
02:08Oh, I needed to clear my head. Some stuff went down.
02:12Oh, what happened?
02:13Aaron saw something on my computer.
02:15I was recovering some corrupted files for Nick and...
02:18Oh, how's your own coffees? Can I get one?
02:20It's... has strength.
02:21Yeah, yeah. All good.
02:22Okay.
02:23I can handle it.
02:24What were you saying about Aaron and Nick?
02:26Look, I'm not totally sure.
02:27All I know is it was about some list and it was very dramatic.
02:31Yeah, that checks.
02:35That's good stuff.
02:38Oh, oh, um, Dad called.
02:40He and my siblings won't make it back from overseas until the night of the wedding.
02:44So they're going to miss it.
02:45Mac, I'm sorry.
02:47Are you okay?
02:48Yeah, I mean, it's not their fault that we're planning a wedding in two weeks.
02:52It just would have been nice to see them before we head off.
02:55Well...
02:56I'll get that.
02:57I mean, our flight to Paris is out of Sydney,
03:00so I don't see why we couldn't just drive up on the way and see them.
03:05I can't wait to marry you.
03:11Is it true?
03:12Is what true?
03:14That you want me to provide the cocktails for the wedding?
03:16Absolutely.
03:17We wouldn't want anyone other than the drink stever herself.
03:21I am so excited!
03:25Ow, ow, ow.
03:26It's okay.
03:27And I love the fact that you are having the ceremony at the nursery
03:32and the reception at Harold's.
03:34I mean, could you guys get any cuter?
03:36And it won't be long now before we say bon voyage.
03:41Erinsbo will not be the same without you guys.
03:45You're going to have to look after them for me, okay, buddy?
03:48Can you do that?
03:53Hey.
03:55Strong coffee.
03:56Really.
04:00You okay, mate?
04:02Talk to me.
04:05It just feels like everything's about to change.
04:09You know, I'm not stupid.
04:10I knew that the dream had to come to an end at some point, but...
04:15You, me, the gang.
04:20It just feels like it's all about to become memories.
04:23Awesome memories.
04:26No matter what happens next, nothing's going to take that away.
04:30And we will always, always be the gang.
04:35Yeah.
04:38If I'm honest, I'm really nervous about a new country, a new language.
04:42Ah, don't be.
04:44I've got Trev here and I've already worded him up about all of his responsibilities.
04:50This is going to be so rough on you, hey buddy?
04:53Hey.
04:56Once we know that Paris is working out for us, we'll arrange to have him flown over.
05:01But until then, this is one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make.
05:08I wouldn't trust him with anyone except you.
05:12It would be my honour, and that's for as long as you need.
05:15Yeah?
05:16Yeah.
05:17Come on.
05:20Well, this looks awfully friendly.
05:26So did you figure out a solution for the Harold situation?
05:29Yep, it's genius.
05:31Go on.
05:32I'm sorry, I can't. Out of respect for Paul and our new joint management position.
05:37Alright, but you've told Hess though, yeah?
05:39Yeah, it's on a need-to-know basis.
05:44Hey, Paul, do you have a second?
05:47Ah, no, not now.
05:53That went well?
05:54He's obviously got more important matters to attend to, which just proves my point.
06:00If he's prioritising Therese over the business, then there's definitely something going on.
06:08Ah, here she is.
06:09Oh, I'm so glad I could catch you all.
06:12Well, let's have a seat.
06:14Go on, take the load off.
06:18We're just waiting for the heiress.
06:21Oh, Chris is at work.
06:22More fool her.
06:24First up, I hear there's a wedding in the works.
06:29What colour dress are you wearing?
06:31White.
06:32Black's more slimmy, love.
06:34Oh, thanks for the tip.
06:35Now, with you two moving out, we need to chat about the lease terms.
06:40Not unless you and Paris Hilton are planning on covering the entire rent.
06:44Ah, no, no, we're actually going to look for another housemate or two,
06:48and Trevor's going to stay on, although he won't be contributing to the rent.
06:53Great.
06:54Now, when you're setting up interviews, Arvo's are best for me.
06:58But not Mondays, that's Marjong.
07:01Now, Vera, why would you want to complicate all your social commitments with such a tedious task?
07:06You know, you can just leave it up to us.
07:08We'll deal with it.
07:10You're not just a pretty face, are you?
07:12Oh, speaking of social commitments, I must see a man about a horse.
07:17Race three is a shoo-in.
07:21Slide the wedding invitation straight under the door so I don't miss it.
07:25Hooroo!
07:38Aaron, can we please talk?
07:43I am so sorry that I wrote that list.
07:45No, Nick. You're sorry that I found it.
07:47It was a mistake. I regret it so, so much.
07:51I don't want to hear any more lies or excuses. I just want to hear the truth.
07:54I'm telling you the truth.
07:55No, you're not. You're telling me what you think will save your own skin.
07:59Be honest. Do you want full custody of Isla?
08:03No.
08:04Were you going to use that list to try and justify running off with her again?
08:07Of course not. It was just... insurance.
08:12Insurance against what?
08:16I have done nothing but love Isla and try and work with you.
08:19And I know that I am not her biological father.
08:23But we have an agreement, Nick, and it is on video.
08:34I know. I remember.
08:38You know, all of those things on that list, Nick, I was grieving.
08:41I was grieving. I had just lost David.
08:43But you, you have no excuse for all the selfish, messed up things you've done over the years.
08:48From stealing Isla to cheating on Kiri.
08:50No, I never cheated on Kiri.
08:52This is why Kiri left. She found out what you were up to.
09:04And I'm assuming that you have bought a new dress for the wedding.
09:07Let me guess.
09:09Blue.
09:11Okay. I get the feeling that you're not really excited about this one.
09:15Look, I am happy for Mackenzie and Haz. Of course I am.
09:18And it will be lovely to celebrate something on the street.
09:21But?
09:23I just can't say I'm in the mood for a wedding.
09:26And the idea of a happy ending is hard to believe in right now.
09:31You know you don't have to go.
09:32And anyway, even if you did, I don't think people would understand why you're not the life of the party.
09:36Yeah, I suppose.
09:38Anyway, the attention is not going to be on you.
09:40You're not the one getting married.
09:41Thank goodness.
09:42I think my nuptials quota is full for the time being.
09:46You and me both.
09:47Thanks for putting it all in perspective for me.
09:49Anytime.
09:53It was wrong.
09:54But I wasn't going to use it. I deleted it.
09:56No, Nick, you were coming up with a plan of attack.
09:58And that is what the issue is here.
10:02Sam, could you take Isla to her room, please?
10:06They're like in a tea party.
10:15That will be Leo.
10:17I messaged him on my walk home.
10:19I thought he should know who he's doing business with.
10:26Hey.
10:28Welcome back, Jane.
10:30Is what Aaron told me true?
10:32I had a plan.
10:33Is what you told me true?
10:34I had a period of doubt, but that was a long time ago.
10:37No, Nick, it wasn't.
10:38I saw the last modified date on the file.
10:40It was the same time I was suggesting using David's life insurance money
10:43to buy a house that we could all move into together.
10:45But that was...
10:46No, no, no, Nick.
10:47You were going to get me to buy a house and then take me to court.
10:51Mum.
10:56You're on your own here, Nick.
10:58There is no justification for what you've done.
11:04The whole point of having the wedding in Aaronsborough
11:06was so we'd be surrounded by our loved ones,
11:09and Vera certainly doesn't qualify.
11:11Well, that's a little harsh, don't you think?
11:13Vera just texted me asking for all the names
11:15of the eligible bachelors on the guest list.
11:17Oh.
11:18So, no, I don't think it's very harsh.
11:20Well, still, maybe we should just go along with it.
11:22Whoa, I thought we were on the same page here.
11:24Look, it's not ideal,
11:26but you know that she just wants to be a part of things.
11:28And if we don't invite her to the wedding,
11:30it's not us who are going to suffer, it's Byron and Krista.
11:33Yeah, look, either way,
11:34I think we're all going down with the ship on this one.
11:38You know what?
11:41Leave it to me.
11:43No-one's getting punted.
11:44Not today.
11:46But, Lab...
11:47Lab...
11:48Not today.
11:54All right, I shall get back to the office.
11:56Yeah.
11:57But thank you for helping me think straight.
12:00You know, I really do want to go to Mackenzie's and Haz's wedding,
12:03even if it means just popping into the toilet to have a little cry.
12:06Yeah, it's not like tears are out of place.
12:07I mean, weddings tend to do that for people, don't they?
12:10Anyway, I reckon once you're wrapped up in all the celebrations,
12:12you'll wonder what you were ever worried about.
12:14Yeah.
12:15Thanks.
12:21Hope you're not making a move on Therese, mate.
12:24I can assure you
12:25I have absolutely no interest in what you hope, Jared.
12:27She needs space and time to heal.
12:30Yeah, like you gave her space when we split up.
12:33That's different.
12:35You keep telling yourself that.
12:37The last thing that Therese needs
12:39is you crowding her.
12:42You know, it's abundantly clear
12:44that you have absolutely no idea what Therese needs.
12:48Probably the reason why you're no longer together.
12:52I thought we were past all of this.
12:56But here I am, back to square one.
12:59Back to where I was when Nicolette first reappeared
13:01with Isla after going on the run.
13:04I didn't think I'd actually have to worry about her doing it again.
13:08I just, I feel, I feel so used.
13:10Like, we're not really a family.
13:14Everything that I thought we had,
13:16she was playing me the whole time.
13:19Well, you're right about Kerry.
13:21She knew about the list.
13:22The list?
13:24Why didn't she warn me?
13:27She didn't think it was in Isla's best interest
13:29to throw a grenade into the whole family situation.
13:35I'm actually trying to figure out
13:37what is in Isla's best interest.
13:41She doesn't deserve to be stuck in the middle of a custody battle.
13:44Now I know that Nic was planning one.
13:47How am I supposed to co-parent with someone
13:49I will never trust again?
13:52I don't know.
13:59Oh, I hate that Mac and Haz are jumping ship.
14:02Does it make me a bad person?
14:04No.
14:05I'm going to miss them too.
14:08We're going to have to start thinking about
14:09people that we want to live with.
14:10Oh, I actually have a good idea for that.
14:12I was thinking a smart lawyer
14:14and a coffee fanatic who speaks Labradoodle.
14:17What do you think?
14:18Agreed.
14:19Agreed, but we might have to broaden our criteria there.
14:22We could put in an ad together.
14:23Unless you want to.
14:25Sure.
14:27That's assuming that you wanted to stay on.
14:29Of course, if you wanted to move out with Leo,
14:31I could just stay in the share house by myself.
14:33Byron, relax.
14:35I'm not going anywhere.
14:36Hey, Leo and I have enough to worry about
14:38without adding the stress of moving.
14:40Good.
14:41Good, because I really don't want to start
14:43from scratch and own new people.
14:46I feel bad for Haz and Mac
14:47not knowing anybody over in Paris.
14:49But at least they've got each other.
14:51Yeah, somehow I don't think they'll mind that.
14:54At least until the honeymoon period wears off.
14:57I wish there was a way we could
14:59bring the whole street to Paris for them.
15:04Okay.
15:06I'm thinking.
15:07Please don't.
15:08I've got the best wedding gift for them.
15:10Okay.
15:11I've just thought of it.
15:12Okay.
15:14Just help me to understand.
15:17From what I've witnessed,
15:19the parenting arrangement was going well.
15:23But you've got me to support you and Isla
15:25and the whole community of kind and caring people.
15:29What made you feel the need to have an escape plan?
15:34Mum, I just need a break from this.
15:37Can you just tell me how Queensland was?
15:39Do you feel like you're able to move on from Mike now?
15:42Nicolette, please.
15:43We need to talk about this.
15:44Why?
15:45I made a mistake and I'm sorry.
15:47I just want to move on.
15:49Why would you do such a thing?
15:50I don't know.
15:52I wish that I could give you a simple answer.
15:56I guess I just struggle to trust people.
16:01And yet you betray the trust of those that you love
16:05time and time again.
16:10My loyalty will always be with Isla.
16:12And you might not believe me, but I did this for her.
16:16Her well-being is at the heart of every decision that I make.
16:26Oh, cool. Do you have a second?
16:28I want to make it quick.
16:30Okay, well you realise that talking to me is part of your job, right?
16:35Okay.
16:36Lassiter's should buy Harold's.
16:39Look, I know we're already the landlords,
16:41but I'm talking about owning the business itself.
16:43It'd give us more control of the whole complex.
16:45No.
16:46It's enough that we already own the waterhole.
16:48Well, I've actually crunched some numbers if you want to have a look at it.
16:51Look, as I've told you before,
16:53finding a buyer for Harold's is Haz's problem, not yours.
16:56Yeah.
16:57And quite frankly, I'm not interested in any of the coffee and toasty game.
17:04Okay, so we've heard back from the florists
17:06and they are going to have to charge some more because it's a rush job,
17:09but it will totally be worth it.
17:10Have you got any photos?
17:11Yep.
17:12No, no, no, not before the wedding.
17:14I hope everyone's decent.
17:16Bit late if we weren't.
17:18I've been brainstorming and I wanted to float some cocktail names by you.
17:22Hit us.
17:23Okay.
17:24Can I interest you, sir, in a Trevatini?
17:27You certainly can.
17:30Delicious.
17:31Excellent.
17:32Well, I shall set some of those aside for the next day
17:34and then we can call them Hair of the Dog.
17:38Mm-hmm.
17:39How about a Veralicious?
17:42I just want to say thanks for the invite.
17:44I'm looking forward to seeing you all on the 18th.
17:48Now for the fun part, choosing what to wear.
17:51Ooh, exciting.
17:56Our wedding's on the 17th.
17:58Exactly.
18:00You didn't.
18:01Ironstone, you've really taken one for the team.
18:04Look, you can take me later, okay, but it's sorted.
18:07No, no, no, I really didn't mind her coming to the wedding.
18:10Also, she's not going to be happy when she finds out that she's been tricked.
18:13Okay, look, I can take care of Vera Park.
18:15Seriously, I've got her.
18:20Hey, Leo.
18:23Yeah, okay, I'll be out in a sec.
18:32Hey.
18:34What's going on?
18:35Did you get a call from Leo?
18:38Glad you're here, mate.
18:39I thought you should be here for this.
18:41Thanks to you, Kiri's made herself a silent partner
18:44and from now on, you will be too.
18:47Now, if I had the money, I'd buy you out.
18:49But until I do, you'll step down
18:51until you or I find someone else to buy your shares.
18:54I'm sorry, but...
18:56What'd she do?
18:58She was planning a custody battle.
19:00She wanted to take Isla from me.
19:04What is wrong with you?
19:06How do you ruin everything?
19:08That's rich coming from the guy that blew up that deal with Leo's investor.
19:11No, don't even try to take the heat off yourself here, okay?
19:13How could you think about running away with Isla?
19:15I wasn't.
19:16Wasn't what, Nick? Wasn't thinking?
19:18No, because this type of BS is just baked into your character at this point.
19:21This is you.
19:24It's unbelievable.
19:26I can't deal with this. I'm going to go spend time with my daughter.
19:35Jane.
19:36Do you think I deserve this?
19:39No, Aaron.
19:40No, you are a good parent.
20:04Mum.
20:07What you have done is unforgivable.
20:10Aaron is profoundly hurt.
20:12And it's unreasonable that he be expected to live with you anymore.
20:17So is moving out.
20:20You told me earlier that Isla's well-being is at the heart of every decision you make.
20:24But considering how off-base those decisions have been,
20:29I'm taking on that duty.
20:30I'm sorry, Nicolette.
20:32But you need to leave.
20:39Coming up on Neighbours.
20:40I wish Mum and Dad could have made it down earlier.
20:42What time is their flight tomorrow?
20:44Um, I know it feels good in the moment to spend,
20:48but sweetheart, it doesn't heal trauma.
20:51Mum, please don't do this.
20:54You did this, Nicolette.
20:56You did this, Nicolette.