Episode 9091
UK and US release date: Thursday 08 August 2024 at 07:00 on Amazon Freevee
Australia airdate: Thursday 08 August 2024 at 16:00 on Channel 10 and 18:30 on 10 Peach Comedy
Paul makes an unexpected return to Erinsborough, which rattles Tess and Heath. Wanting to keep Paul distracted from being too concerned with their agenda, Tess makes him a tantalising offer – an opportunity to buy out the Sinclairs' share of Lassiters and restore him to full ownership of the hotel.
When Krista and Leo later speak of their confusion regarding Tess's true purpose in Erinsborough, Paul doesn't mention the offer to them, and instead quickly shakes hands with Tess.
Even if it means causing employment upheaval for Krista and potential conflict with Leo, Paul wants what he believes is rightfully his. But when Paul later meets with Leo and Krista, it's revealed that all three are playing Tess.
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The trio are certain that she's up to something, and while Paul will pretend to stab Krista and Leo in the back for Tess' benefit, they're all going to keep their eyes and ears open to discovering what Tess and Heath's true game plan is.
At the same time, Sadie catches a clandestine kiss between Heath and Tess. Concerned for Holly, Sadie relays the moment to her. Holly buries her hurt to pretend that Heath's other romantic partner doesn't impact her or their casual relationship.
When an angry Holly confronts Heath, he attempts to level her anger by offering expensive gifts – and a tempted Holly finds herself channelling her mother. She's happy for Heath to see other people, as long as he makes it worth her while.
Meanwhile, when Aaron makes a speedy exit after witnessing a loved-up Nicolette and Kiri, a concerned Kiri wonders whether the sight of the two lovers together is a painful reminder of David's loss, as the foursome used to be a tight unit before the break-up. Aaron denies Kiri's concerns, but later admits the sadness it causes him to a more dogged Nicolette.
A delicate resolution is reached as Nicolette promises to ease up on the romance in front of Aaron, while he makes an oath to try and be more present.
Also today, a shocked Cara receives word that the university is investigating her for academic misconduct over her most recent assignment, which forces the guilty Dex to come clean over his involvement. Cara lets loose at her son for his interference, though Remi suggests Cara's anger really stems from embarrassment that she needed help in the first place.
A remorseful Cara makes peace with her son – who is also consoled by Haz – and resolves herself to the impending fallout. She'll have to be honest with the university and await the consequences.
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