Home and Away spoiler: Mali issues a stern warning – Abigail faces his truth.

Abigail invites Mali to talk on the beach. They both apologise for their misunderstanding and Abigail takes this opportunity to ask him to move back in.

Mali insists that living apart seems to work better for them as a couple, but Abigail claims that things have changed following the lack of trust between them. Does this mean Abigail wants Mali at home where she can see him?

Later, Abigail shares her fears with Levi that her relationship with Mali may be over. Levi steps in once again but misunderstands the situation, assuming that Mali was the one who wanted to move back in. When Mali next sees Abigail, he agrees that he has issues to work on, but insists that she needs to find a way to trust him and stop playing games.

Meanwhile, Irene doesn’t react well when John and Leah try to push her into attending Harper and Tane’s wedding after all. Things threaten to get worse when Irene catches her friends talking about her. Leah admits that they’re worried about her and Irene assures her that she’s not offended.

Back home, Irene struggles with being entirely responsible for herself without the community and routine of rehab. She’s wracked with fear – can she cope with the situation?

On the beach, Abigail reaches out to Mali in a heartfelt attempt to clear the air between them. The two acknowledge their recent tension and exchange sincere apologies, paving the way for an honest conversation. Seizing the moment, Abigail gently asks Mali if he would consider moving back in with her. It’s a bold request, perhaps driven by her desire to reconnect and heal the growing distance between them.

However, Mali responds with measured honesty, explaining that living separately has actually helped their relationship. For him, the space seems to ease the pressure and reduce the friction they’ve been experiencing. But Abigail pushes back, suggesting that things have shifted between them — particularly after the recent breakdown of trust. Her words hint at an underlying insecurity: could her request really be more about wanting to keep Mali close, where she can feel reassured?

Later, Abigail turns to Levi, revealing just how much the situation is affecting her. With a heavy heart, she confesses that she fears her relationship with Mali might be on the verge of ending. Levi, always eager to help, jumps to conclusions — this time assuming that Mali was the one who asked to move back in. It’s a misunderstanding that only adds to the confusion swirling around Abigail and Mali.

When Mali and Abigail meet again, Mali addresses the elephant in the room. He openly acknowledges that he has personal issues to work through, but makes it clear that the same holds true for Abigail. His message is firm: their relationship can’t move forward if she continues to play emotional games or allow her doubts to control her actions. Trust, he insists, is the foundation they both need to rebuild — and it’s not something one-sided.

While Abigail grapples with her love life, Irene is fighting a very different kind of battle. Despite the encouragement from John and Leah to attend Harper and Tane’s wedding, Irene isn’t ready to rejoin social circles just yet. Their persistent attempts to involve her backfire when she overhears them discussing her behind her back. Hurt but trying not to show it, Irene confronts the situation calmly. Leah admits they’re concerned about her well-being, and Irene reassures her that she’s not offended — though the cracks are beginning to show.

Back at home, the reality of life post-rehab begins to take its toll on Irene. With no routine, no support network, and no structured days to keep her grounded, she starts to feel overwhelmed by the weight of her independence. The fear is constant — the fear of relapse, of isolation, of failing herself after coming so far. It’s a quiet, internal struggle that no one else seems to notice, but it threatens to undo all the progress she’s made.

As tensions simmer and emotions run high for both Abigail and Irene, the need for trust — in others and in themselves — becomes the central theme. Whether it’s rebuilding a relationship or reclaiming independence, both women are at a crossroads, and the choices they make next could change everything.

Abigail invites Mali to talk on the beach. They both apologise for their misunderstanding and Abigail takes this opportunity to ask him to move back in. Mali insists that living apart seems to work better for them as a couple, but Abigail claims that things have changed following the lack of trust between them. Does…