Episode 8146
UK airdate: Monday 22 January 2024 at 13:45 on Channel 5 and 18:00 on 5STAR
Australian airdate: Wednesday 25 October 2023 at 19:00 on Channel 7
With her baby lie exposed, Felicity lays the blame squarely on Mackenzie. She lashes out publicly at her friend over the perceived betrayal. Cash and Eden follow Felicity home, where an oblivious Eden tries to mediate between the two. Cash has some harsh words for his sister – insisting that she's to blame rather than Mac.
Mac grills Tane on his future. She raises the possibility of working things out, but Tane is clear that it's over. When the estranged couple finally do come face to face, Felicity pleads for a second chance, but Tane can't be swayed.
Meanwhile, Irene's sentencing hearing has commenced. Irene's lawyer warns that the magistrate is a tough cookie and a real stickler for the rules. As the hearing begins, Irene is on tenterhooks and she's horrified when the prosecution requests the maximum sentence be applied – seven years.
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The outlook becomes increasingly grim when the magistrate shows little regard for the extenuating circumstances outlined by Irene's lawyer. In fact, things are still getting under way when he announces that he's ready to hand down a sentence. Thinking on her feet, Irene's lawyer interjects to request that Irene be allowed to give a statement – something she's totally unprepared for.
Convinced by her lawyer to proceed with giving a statement, Irene speaks from the heart, justifying why she felt it necessary to break the law. Irene says that she did it to protect Dana, and she doesn't regret it. The magistrate adjourns until the following day, but Irene's lawyer is not optimistic.
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