Next week on Home and Away, UK viewers are in for a gripping and emotionally charged storyline as Eliza’s increasingly violent outbursts threaten to upend

the fragile balance in Summer Bay. With tensions mounting and concern deepening, a series of unsettling developments will put multiple characters on edge,

forcing difficult decisions, painful confrontations, and questions about whether Eliza can be saved — or if she’s beyond reach.

Ru’s Ultimatum: A Crossroads for Eliza

In the upcoming episodes, R. Stewart finds herself at a breaking point as she watches her foster daughter, Eliza, spiral further out of control. With Eliza increasingly withdrawn and resistant to guidance, Ru decides it’s time for tough love. She lays out a clear ultimatum: Eliza can either return to the structured youth program or go back to school.

Presented with a choice between two evils in her eyes, Eliza reluctantly opts to rejoin the youth program. To Ru, this seems like progress, a small step toward helping Eliza reclaim some stability and structure in her life. But underneath Eliza’s compliance simmers unresolved anger and trauma, waiting to erupt.

Warning Signs: Molly and Dane’s Concerns

Elsewhere, Molly Hudson keeps a close eye on the troubled teen. She observes as Dane Prada makes sincere attempts to connect with Eliza, but the effort is met with resistance. Dane’s growing concern leads him to confide in Abigail, voicing his belief that Eliza may need professional psychological help — something deeper than what the youth program can provide.

Abigail, protective and sensitive to labels, instantly gets defensive. She worries Molly is unfairly branding Eliza based on a single mistake. But the signs are becoming too glaring to ignore. Eliza isn’t just lashing out — she’s unraveling, and the consequences are becoming more dangerous.

A Moment of Hope Turns Violent

Ru, encouraged by Eliza’s decision to return to the youth program, rewards her progress with a new phone — a token of trust and belief in her foster daughter’s potential to turn a new leaf. At first, it appears to pay off. Back at the program, Eliza tentatively begins to bond with Scott, the same boy she previously assaulted.

But the peace is short-lived.

When Scott jokingly snatches her phone to save his number in it, Eliza’s demeanor changes in an instant. What should have been a light-hearted moment turns violent. Eliza’s fury explodes as she grabs the nearest sauce bottle, shattering it before wielding the jagged glass like a weapon. With its sharp edge dangerously close to Scott’s neck, she demands her phone back in a chilling display of aggression.

There is no remorse. No apology. Just cold fury and an unsettling sense of justification from Eliza.

The Fallout: Alarm Bells Ring

Eliza’s latest outburst sends shockwaves through the youth program and back home to Summer Bay. Marilyn Chambers, ever the compassionate observer, becomes increasingly worried. She raises her concerns to Ru, who still holds on to the hope that Eliza can be reached — if only they try hard enough.

Ru decides to confront the issue head-on, sitting Eliza down for a heart-to-heart. But her efforts hit a wall. Eliza shows no regret for her actions, dismissing the incident as if it were no more serious than a minor spat.

Faced with this unsettling indifference, Ru calls in reinforcements. She turns to Cash Newman, hoping that hearing the potential legal consequences from a police officer might jolt Eliza into understanding the gravity of her actions.

But Eliza reacts with panic and defiance. The moment she sees Cash, she bolts upstairs, refusing to engage. The encounter further highlights how deeply entrenched her issues are — and how difficult it will be to bring her back from the edge.

The Past Resurfaces: Eliza’s Tragic Backstory

Determined to understand the root of Eliza’s trauma, Cash takes it upon himself to investigate her background. What he uncovers sheds new light on her behavior.

Eliza, he learns, was forcibly removed from her family home — a move that left deep scars. More heartbreakingly, she also suffered the devastating loss of her grandmother, the only person she truly felt safe with. These compounded traumas have left Eliza emotionally wounded, mistrustful, and prone to explosive reactions.

Ru shares this new insight with Eliza in a heartfelt moment of vulnerability. As she embraces her foster daughter, offering reassurance and love, it seems — for a fleeting second — that Eliza might finally let her guard down.

But the moment is deceptive.

Over Ru’s shoulder, Marilyn catches sight of Eliza’s face. Her expression shifts. A subtle, almost sinister smile appears. Marilyn is left shaken — and viewers are left questioning everything.

Is Eliza truly warming to her new family… or is she manipulating those around her for her own mysterious ends?

A Dangerous Path Ahead

The days ahead will prove crucial for Eliza, Ru, and everyone around them. As Eliza continues to toe the line between redemption and destruction, the people of Summer Bay must decide how far they’re willing to go to protect — or restrain — a young woman whose pain may be too far gone.

Home and Away has always delved into powerful, character-driven drama, but Eliza’s arc promises to be one of the most emotionally fraught and psychologically complex storylines in recent memory. With danger escalating, trust eroding, and secrets unraveling, the next chapter in Eliza’s journey could very well reshape the dynamic of Summer Bay as we know it.

Will she find peace… or will she drag everyone down with her?