Neighbours: 25th January > 29th January 2010 - Episode guide
Find out what's coming up for the Ramsay Street residents with our spoilers for this week's visits to Erinsborough!
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Monday 25th January 2010
(Episode 5811)
Donna’s devastated to learn the criminal charges she laid against Saffron have been dismissed. She still has the option of mediation, but she’s frightened of facing Saffron again, and feels that no-one will believe her. She desperately wants Ringo’s support, but having promised to give him space to concentrate on his exams, she keeps him in the dark about her fears. Toadie and Elle are there to support her through the mediation, but once Donna comes face-to-face with Saffron, her bravery crumbles…
Elle has her doubts about her new job: how can she leave Donna and Lucas behind, even if it’s temporary? Lucas encourages her – this is exactly what she’s been waiting for. Donna will be fine, and so will he. But Paul calls Lucas on it – this job is exactly what Elle was born to do, but her leaving will mean the end of their relationship. Will Lucas sacrifice his own happiness to see Elle achieve hers?
Tuesday 26th January 2010
(Episode 5812)
Aware that this will be the last day he ever spends with Elle, Lucas struggles to keep his feelings in check. Determined to make the most of every last moment, Lucas whisks her away for a trip down memory lane. But Steph is horrified to learn that Lucas is holding the truth back from Elle, and – his conscience pricked – Lucas admits the truth: he won’t be joining her in New York. Elle decides to stay in Erinsborough, but Lucas pleads with her not to give up this opportunity, reasoning that one day she will resent him for destroying her chance of success. Ultimately, she decides to leave her friends, family and fiancé behind, but what demons will the end of his relationship arouse in Lucas?
Donna sticks to her false statement that Saffron didn’t hit her – until Ringo rides to the rescue with a new witness. But they still don’t quite re-unite, until Elle’s declaration about her love for Lucas inspires Donna to fix things once and for all.
Wednesday 27th January 2010
(Episode 5813)
Libby suspects Zeke of writing Kyle’s assignments for him, but Zeke maintains his innocence. Susan and Karl believe him, but when Zeke discovers the real culprit is Sunny, who is being blackmailed by Kyle, he faces a dilemma – does he come clean, and ruin Sunny’s life in Erinsborough, or does he take the blame himself?
Lucas is unable to sleep in Elle’s old bed and crashes at empty Number Thirty-Two. He resists Steph and Toadie’s efforts to keep an eye on him but Dan won’t be deterred.
Thursday 28th January 2010
(Episode 5814)
Libby struggles to deal with the fall-out of Sunny doing Kyle’s homework for him, seeking Karl and Susan’s advice on how to deal with the situation. She tries to get Dan’s input as well, but he’s tied up supporting Lucas through life without Elle. Dan knows his brother’s tempted to gamble, and takes a tough-love approach, promising he won’t stop Lucas placing bets, but he’s also going to be right by his side. But Dan’s focus on his brother means a temporary neglect of Libby – just when she needs him most…
Knowing Sunny would be sent straight home if her parents found out about her cheating, she and Zeke are relieved when Libby decides to deal with it as a private, school matter. As they celebrate, Sunny finally declares her love for Zeke. But their happiness proves short-lived when Susan and Karl push Sunny to come clean to Mr. and Mrs. Lee about their relationship. Will Sunny’s parents end her time with Zeke once and for all?
Friday 29th January 2010
(Episode 5815)
Despite Libby’s attempt to put their disagreement over Sunny to bed, the tension with Dan continues. When Dan tells the Kennedys that he is going to inform the exchange program of Sunny’s misdemeanour, Susan sees red and accuses him of persecuting her and Libby because he feels shut out of the pregnancy. Dan denies the charge, but shocks Libby with an ultimatum.
With the threat of the DHS mediation looming, Declan gives Harry an idea – he needs to improve his reputation. Inspired, Harry takes a trip to the hospital to give out cupcakes, and requests a reference from Lyn to present to the DHS officials. Kate is touched by her brother’s attempts to put things right and, reminded of just how much she has to lose, she hatches a plan to protect her family.
After the food poisoning fiasco, Lyn is desperate to rebuild Harold’s tarnished image with their customers. But Lou, newly re-installed in his old job, dismisses Lyn’s loyalty card and cupcake give-away ideas, looking to a vintage wine auction to increase trade.
