Sonny’s younger brother Dylan arrives in Summer Bay and catches Lacey’s eye—but is she ready for a new romance?

This week on Home and Away in Australia, Sonny’s younger brother Dylan arrives in Summer Bay and catches Lacey’s eye—but is she ready for a new romance?

Lacey (Sophea Pennington) has only just begun to consider the possibility of finding love again, a year after losing boyfriend Theo (Matt Evans). Now, an unexpected arrival is about to put those feelings to the test.

Recent episodes saw Lacey face the first anniversary of Theo’s death, whilst also taking a step towards accepting dad David’s (Jeremy Lindsay Taylor) relationship with Amelia (Nicole da Silva).

Although Lacey had stopped openly opposing the pair, Amelia still didn’t feel comfortable spending time at the Beach House. When Jo (Maddison Brown) returned from her training course, she quickly realised that her younger sister’s attitude was keeping their dad and his girlfriend away.

Determined to change that, Jo arranged a family lunch and encouraged Lacey to make Amelia welcome.

Jo’s early return also had a more personal reason. She knew the anniversary would be difficult for Lacey and wanted to be there for her, with David relieved that his daughter wouldn’t be spending the day alone.

The night before, Lacey had asked her dad whether the pain of losing someone ever really went away. Having lost his wife, Kristina, David could only acknowledge that it didn’t.

The day proved difficult for Lacey, and Sonny (Ryan Bown) sent a message to let her know he was thinking of her as they remembered Theo. Yet spending time with Amelia helped Lacey acknowledge how happy she made David.

Later, Lacey apologised to her dad for getting in the way of his relationship, before admitting that seeing him move forward had made her wonder whether she could do the same.

When David gently asked whether she had met someone, Lacey explained that she wasn’t about to start searching for dates or force herself into a relationship. She simply wanted to be open to the possibility.

She still wasn’t sure she could ever love anyone as much as she had loved Theo—but she hoped that she could.

This week, Sonny is surprised when his younger brother Dylan (Noah D’Annunzio) arrives in Summer Bay unannounced.

Viewers learnt about Dylan’s existence over a year ago, when Sonny confided in Dana (Ally Harris) about their parents’ attempts to persuade him to attend his university graduation. Sonny felt that Dylan had always been the golden child, whilst he believed his own unsettled career had made him a disappointment in their parents’ eyes.

Yet Sonny was also proud of his brother and acknowledged how hard he had worked for his degree.

Sonny wastes little time introducing Dylan to his friends, as they bump into Lacey and Mali (Kyle Shilling) outside the surf club.

Lacey admits she had no idea that Sonny even had a brother, and there’s an immediate spark between her and the newcomer.

As Lacey watches Dylan walk off with Sonny and Remi (Adam Rowland), he looks back and catches her eye with a smile. Mali notices the moment and jokingly tells her to be careful.

Later, in Salt, Sonny enjoys the opportunity to embarrass his little brother.

With Lacey joining them at the bar, Sonny can’t resist bringing up “Dyl Pickle’s” academic achievements, revealing that he was awarded dux of his school.

The teasing soon wears thin, however, and Dylan’s irritation grows as Sonny continues to make a joke of his status as the chosen one.

When Dylan storms out onto the balcony, telling Sonny to give it a rest, Sonny follows and presses him to reveal why he’s really come to Summer Bay.

Dylan’s response reveals that their parents believe he is in Western Australia, with a perfect job and an equally impressive salary. Sonny is taken aback to realise his supposedly perfect little brother is lying to their mum and dad.

Dylan eventually explains that he’s had enough of living up to their expectations and wants some adventure, hoping Sonny can help.

Later, Dylan crosses paths with Lacey again as she finishes work, and offers to walk her home.

With the attraction between them clear, Dylan tells Lacey about his search for adventure, and she is receptive to the idea. But just as the pair lean in for a kiss, Lacey abruptly pulls away and runs off.

Back at home, Lacey confides in Jo about the encounter. Dylan has stirred feelings she hasn’t experienced since she was with Theo, leaving her struggling with the guilt of being attracted to someone else.

“So much has happened in Lacey’s life: she lost her mum at an early age and she’s still grieving for Theo. It’s something she’ll do for the rest of her life,” Sophea Pennington tells TV Week.

“But she is also trying to find little ways to move on and do the things that Theo would’ve wanted her to do.”

A promo for this week’s episodes reveals that Lacey does decide to give Dylan a chance, with the pair heading for a date at Salt later in the week. But her determination to make it work soon leaves both her sister and her date concerned.

Arriving dressed to impress, Lacey stops Dylan in his tracks. When he tells her she looks beautiful, she confidently replies that she knows.

As the date commences, their conversation takes a momentarily awkward turn when Dylan asks what he doesn’t know about her, and Lacey responds by telling him that her mum died.

Lacey pours herself another glass of wine and turns up the flirting, playing with her hair as she asks what kind of woman Dylan likes—and whether he likes her.

With Jo and Sonny quietly watching the display from across the room, Lacey begins rubbing her foot up Dylan’s leg beneath the table, before running a finger along his hand.

Whilst Lacey appears overly keen to make her interest clear, Dylan looks increasingly uncomfortable. Jo decides that he needs some help, prompting her and Sonny to head over and join them.

Dylan takes the opportunity to excuse himself and retreat to the bar, whilst Lacey insists to Jo that he’s interested in her.

Dylan’s nervous expression from across the room, however, suggests the date isn’t going quite as well as she hopes!

Is Lacey ready to take things further with Dylan, or is she pushing herself too hard to move on?

Here’s the full spoilers this week’s Home and Away episodes in Australia:

Monday 12th October (Episode 8814)

Sonny gets a surprise visitor. Jo interrogates Amelia on her future with David. Mali hatches a plan to distract Tane.

Tuesday 13th October (Episode 8815)

Amelia comes to Levi’s aid. Lacey panics. Remi plays mediator.

Wednesday 14th October (Episode 8816)

Lacey runs from her feelings. Jo loops Amelia in. Levi makes an apology.

Thursday 15th October (Episodes 8817-8819)

Justin’s missing his mate. Amelia oversteps. Lacey’s big date goes downhill.

Abigail goes into bat for Richie. Tane gets distressing news. Amelia makes amends.

Abigail and Remi lift Eden. Cash’s hopes lie with Melanie. John puts Richie to the test.

This week on Home and Away in Australia, Lacey (Sophea Pennington) has only just begun to consider the possibility of finding love again, a year after losing boyfriend Theo (Matt Evans). Now, an unexpected arrival is about to put those feelings to the test.

Recent episodes saw Lacey face the first anniversary of Theo’s death, whilst also taking a step towards accepting dad David’s (Jeremy Lindsay Taylor) relationship with Amelia (Nicole da Silva).

Although Lacey had stopped openly opposing the pair, Amelia still didn’t feel comfortable spending time at the Beach House. When Jo (Maddison Brown) returned from her training course, she quickly realised that her younger sister’s attitude was keeping their dad and his girlfriend away.

Determined to change that, Jo arranged a family lunch and encouraged Lacey to make Amelia welcome.

Jo’s early return also had a more personal reason. She knew the anniversary would be difficult for Lacey and wanted to be there for her, with David relieved that his daughter wouldn’t be spending the day alone.

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Home and Away Spoilers, whilst Levi’s recovery plans threaten Amelia’s future in the bay.

 Next week on Home and Away in the UK, Cash’s search for support brings him into conflict with Eden, whilst Levi’s recovery plans threaten Amelia’s future in the bay.

Eden (Stephanie Panozzo) has been trying to prepare for the possibility that she won’t survive her battle with aplastic anaemia, but getting Cash (Nicholas Cartwright) to discuss it hasn’t been easy.

With treatment unsuccessful and no stem cell donor found, Eden needed her husband to acknowledge what could happen. This past week, after repeatedly avoiding the conversation, Cash finally agreed to sit down with her and talk.

Next week, Eden is relieved that they no longer have to avoid the subject. As they head out for a walk, Cash promises he won’t ignore the reality of her illness, whilst Eden assures him she’s feeling positive about the day ahead.

John (Shane Withington) is delighted when they arrive at the surf club, particularly when Eden welcomes a hug. Having spent weeks keeping her distance from everyone, she’s pleased to tell him he’ll be seeing more of her.

Yet the outing soon takes its toll. After heading upstairs to Salt for lunch, Eden admits she’s tired and asks Cash whether they can take their food home instead.

Back on the couch, she struggles with the frustration of trying to live normally when even a short trip leaves her exhausted. Cash offers to carry her to bed, but she’d rather stay beside him.

John later drops by and reminds Cash that the community is there to support them both. Cash appreciates the offer, but feels the only people who could really understand are those facing the same illness.

John’s suggestion that there must be a support group gives him an idea. That evening, Cash joins an online forum for people affected by aplastic anaemia and posts about their situation.

He spends all night reading, although he initially hides what he’s been doing when Eden asks. Later, a woman’s account of living for three years without a transplant prompts him to share what he’s found.

Eden briefly thinks his announcement of good news means a donor has been found. Learning that he’s instead talking about a stranger on a forum instead, she’s frustrated that he’s seeking reassurance online after their difficult conversation.

Cash explains that he wants to hear from people who understand, and believes their experiences could offer hope. Eden points out that another patient’s survival says nothing about her own chances, particularly when treatment has only made her feel worse.

When Abigail (Hailey Pinto) tries to support Cash, Eden asks her to stay out of their disagreement. Levi’s (Tristan Gorey) arrival gives Cash an opportunity to leave them together and take a break.

At Salt, Cash confides in Amelia (Nicole da Silva), who reassures him that neither of them are wrong. Eden copes by concentrating on practicalities, whilst Cash needs to believe she can survive.

Levi also encourages Eden to recognise that Cash is doing his best. When her husband returns, they’re left alone to talk, and Cash explains that he has needs too.

Eden admits that forcing herself to be optimistic feels false. Cash isn’t asking her to change how she feels, but he needs her to understand why hearing from others helps him.

He can acknowledge the seriousness of her illness whilst still holding on to hope—and Eden agrees to respect that.

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Meanwhile, Levi is looking again at his own future, after he and Mackenzie (Emily Weir) made the difficult decision to stop IVF.

The loss of their remaining embryos at the clinic, following two miscarriages, forced the couple to consider whether they could face starting again. Mac admitted she couldn’t bear another round of treatment and possible disappointment, with Levi reassuring her that they were still a family without children.

Next week, Levi turns his attention back to the hand injury which has left his surgical career in doubt.

Having delayed an operation in order to be tested as a potential donor for Eden, he missed the recommended window for surgery. His surgeon is now unwilling to operate, but Levi isn’t ready to accept that nobody can help.

Meeting Amelia at Salt, he asks whether her contacts at other hospitals could offer an alternative. Even if he can’t regain the precision needed for surgery, he wants his hand in the best possible condition before returning to the emergency department.

Amelia agrees to make enquiries, but his plans raise an awkward question about her own position at Northern Districts. She’s covering his job temporarily, and his return would bring that arrangement to an end.

Levi assumes she’ll be happy to move on, given her usual preference for locum work. Whilst keeping quiet about her new relationship with David (Jeremy Lindsay Taylor), Amelia admits she’s become rather comfortable in Summer Bay.

Amelia soon finds a surgeon for Levi, who quickly secures a consultation. Yet as David visits her at the motel, she avoids explaining what Levi’s potential recovery could mean for her.

That night, she searches for other nearby emergency department jobs on her laptop whilst David sleeps, only to find no vacancies.

She keeps the search from him the next morning, claiming she was catching up on work, before contacting Levi again.

When Amelia visits the farmhouse, Levi has good news—her recommended surgeon has agreed to operate and hopes to arrange it soon.

Amelia finally explains her concern. Although she knows the job is temporary, she doesn’t want to give it back.

Levi makes clear that he intends to return as soon as possible, and whilst Amelia isn’t asking him to abandon the role, she needs to understand his plans. With the length of his recovery still uncertain, he promises to keep her informed.

When Levi asks what’s made her reconsider moving on, Amelia admits her relationship with David has become much more than a friendship. She doesn’t yet know how he feels about her settling in the bay, but she wants to stay and find out.

With Levi determined to return to work, can Amelia find another way to secure her future in the bay?

Home and Away is available to stream from 6am weekdays, with double bill episodes airing from 6pm on 5Star.

Here are the full spoilers for next week’s Home and Away episodes in the UK:

Monday 12th October (Episode 8802)

John seeds an idea for Cash.

Marilyn’s heart breaks.

Zane sticks by his decision.

Tuesday 13th October (Episode 8803)

Marilyn blames herself.

Cash holds on to hope.

Abigail confides in Levi.

Wednesday 14th October (Episode 8804)

Amelia faces an uncertain future in the bay.

Sonny feels smothered.

Lacey draws a line in the sand.

Mackenzie calls out Tane.

Remi lets his walls down.

Will Abigail give love another shot?

Friday 16th October (Episode 8806)

Richie makes waves.

Amelia helps David summon his courage.

Can Lacey and Abigail repair..