The calm waters of Summer Bay are about to be stirred once more, as Home and Away delivers an emotionally charged episode that places Roo Stewart front and centre in a storyline full of tension, betrayal, and unresolved pain.
In Episode 8475, Roo finally confronts Eliza Jacobs, the woman who has quietly inserted herself into the community with warmth and confidence — but also with secrets she can no longer keep hidden. What begins as quiet suspicion soon unravels into a devastating confrontation, forcing Eliza to admit the truth and leaving Roo — and her family — to pick up the emotional pieces.
🕵️ Roo’s Instincts Were Right
Eliza’s arrival in the Bay raised a few eyebrows, but none more so than Roo’s. From the beginning, there was something about Eliza that didn’t sit right — her sudden interest in local history, her subtle questions about the Stewart family, and the way she always seemed to be in the right place at the right time.
While others accepted Eliza with open arms, Roo watched cautiously. And now, her suspicions are confirmed.
After quietly digging into Eliza’s background, Roo uncovers a shocking truth — one that links Eliza to a decades-old feud involving Alf Stewart, and a personal vendetta that Eliza has been hiding behind her warm smile. When Roo pieces it all together, she knows it’s time to confront the stranger who’s grown far too close.
🔥 The Truth Comes Out
The showdown between Roo and Eliza is one of the most emotionally charged scenes of the season. Roo doesn’t yell, she doesn’t accuse — but her calm intensity cuts deeper than any raised voice could.
“I know who you really are,” she says quietly. “And I know why you came here.”
Eliza, caught off guard, tries to deflect. But Roo has the facts. Eliza Jacobs isn’t just a curious newcomer — she’s the daughter of Martin Jacobs, a man who once had a bitter and very public dispute with Alf over land ownership and business betrayal. Their feud divided the community decades ago — and the fallout left lasting scars.
Eliza came to Summer Bay under a false pretense, driven by a need to uncover the past — and, at first, maybe to even the score. But what she didn’t expect was how much she would grow to care about the very people she planned to deceive.
“I thought I could hate you,” she admits. “But then I met you… and I didn’t know what to do.”
💔 Alf Is Blindsided
Roo, shaken but composed, takes what she’s learned to her father. Alf, always proud, always strong, is visibly affected. He remembers Martin Jacobs and the pain of that feud, but he never imagined it would resurface like this — or that the daughter of his old rival would become a part of his life without him knowing.
Alf struggles to find the words, but Roo can see he’s hurting — not just because of Eliza’s deception, but because of the past he thought was long buried.
Marilyn, ever the voice of compassion, urges understanding. “People change,” she says gently. “Maybe she came here with the wrong reasons… but did she stay for the right ones?”
⏳ Eliza’s Dilemma
Meanwhile, Eliza is torn. She never expected the lie to stretch this far, or her connection to the Bay to feel so real. She knows she’s hurt Roo. She knows she’s betrayed the Stewart family’s trust. And now, she’s at a crossroads: flee the damage she’s caused or stay and face the consequences.
As she stands on the beach, suitcase in hand, the question lingers: has she already done too much damage? Or is there still a path to redemption?
🚪 What Comes Next?
Episode 8475 marks a turning point — not just for Eliza, but for Roo. Roo must now decide whether to protect her family by keeping Eliza at arm’s length… or take a risk and allow healing, even when it hurts.
The emotional weight of this episode is sure to leave a mark. With powerful performances, rich character drama, and a storyline rooted in history, Home and Away reminds us that even in a tight-knit town like Summer Bay, old wounds can still bleed — and forgiveness is never simple.
Don’t miss this gripping chapter as Roo confronts the truth, and Summer Bay faces the fallout.
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