Home and Away spoiler: Sonny’s jealousy boils over and threatens his friendship

Sonny tries to spend some quality time with Remi, who brushes him off in favour of a romantic beach picnic with Bree. As Sonny looks elsewhere for company, he’s also rejected by Theo, Kirby and Rose.

Remi tells Bree that he arranged their picnic because it’s a year since she lost her dad. Bree is touched that he remembered. As Sonny witnesses the moment, he misinterprets it as another example of Remi’s life seeming “perfect”. He questions why his best friend always seems to get what he wants.

Meanwhile, Irene is resentful as her friends pressure her into spending more time with John. She eventually snaps, declaring that John is a painful reminder of every mistake that she made, which ultimately led to her lowest point.

John decides to leave town for a while to give Irene the space she needs. He lies to Irene, claiming that Jett is unwell and he needs to go and visit.

It’s an emotionally charged week in Home and Away as tensions boil over and difficult truths are faced head-on. While Remi and Bree share a touching moment, Sonny is left feeling more isolated than ever. Meanwhile, Irene’s internal struggles come to the surface, prompting a painful confession—and a major decision from John that could change everything.

After weeks of trying to find his place in Summer Bay, Sonny reaches out to the people closest to him in a bid to feel more connected. With Remi still one of his closest mates, Sonny hopes for some quality time between the two. But his plans are quickly dashed when Remi chooses to spend the day with Bree instead, whisking her away for a romantic beachside picnic.

Sonny, disappointed but trying not to show it, turns to others in the Bay for companionship. Unfortunately, he’s met with more rejection—Theo, Kirby, and Rose all have other plans, leaving Sonny adrift and disheartened.

What Sonny doesn’t know is that Remi’s beachside date with Bree isn’t just about romance. In a tender moment, Remi reveals that he organised the picnic because it marks the one-year anniversary of Bree’s father’s death. Bree is visibly touched by the gesture, moved that Remi remembered such a deeply personal milestone. It’s a heartfelt and sincere tribute, and Bree feels closer to Remi than ever.

But from a distance, Sonny sees only the surface. Watching them together, laughing and sharing an intimate connection, he misinterprets the scene entirely. It’s another blow to Sonny’s already bruised confidence. In his eyes, Remi’s life seems picture-perfect—he has the girl, the friends, and the happiness Sonny feels slipping further away. Alone with his thoughts, Sonny starts to question why Remi always seems to land on his feet while he himself struggles to belong.

The cracks in Sonny’s self-esteem are beginning to show, and it’s only a matter of time before those feelings bubble over. Could this be the start of a rift between the long-time friends?

Elsewhere in the Bay, Irene is facing a very different kind of emotional battle. Ever since John’s return, Irene’s friends have been encouraging her to spend more time with him—hoping to rebuild the bond they once shared. But for Irene, the presence of John is more than just awkward—it’s a painful reminder of everything she’s been through.

As the pressure mounts, Irene’s patience finally snaps. In a raw and emotional outburst, she reveals the true reason behind her resistance. Spending time with John, she admits, drags up the memories of every bad decision she made during a dark chapter of her life. He’s a living link to a time she’d rather forget—and the guilt and shame that still linger just beneath the surface.

The confession hits hard. It’s clear that Irene isn’t just avoiding John—she’s trying to protect herself from a painful past that’s still haunting her. Her vulnerability strikes a chord, but it also leaves John reeling.

Realising the toll his presence is taking on Irene, John makes a selfless decision. In a quiet conversation, he tells her that his son Jett is unwell and that he needs to leave town for a while to visit him. But it’s a lie—Jett is perfectly fine. John’s real motivation is to give Irene the space she needs to heal, even if it means stepping away without any real closure.

The move is classic John—dignified and quietly noble—but the emotional impact is far-reaching. Will Irene come to regret pushing him away? And when the truth eventually comes out, will she see the sacrifice John made for her?

As the week unfolds, Walford’s residents are reminded that even the sunniest days in Summer Bay can come with shadows. From Sonny’s growing loneliness to Irene’s deeply buried pain, emotions run deep and wounds both old and new begin to resurface. With friendships on shaky ground and goodbyes looming, one thing is certain—change is coming.

Sonny tries to spend some quality time with Remi, who brushes him off in favour of a romantic beach picnic with Bree. As Sonny looks elsewhere for company, he’s also rejected by Theo, Kirby and Rose. Remi tells Bree that he arranged their picnic because it’s a year since she lost her dad. Bree is…