Home and Away: Harper’s Baby Joy Turns to Terror – Hospital Drama Unfolds
- Posted on 28 May, 2025
Tension continues to rise between Roo and Marilyn over the Eliza situation. Marilyn vents to Leah about Roo’s refusal to acknowledge what’s really going on.
Out in the bush, Levi talks to the emergency services and assures Harper that an ambulance is finally on the way. Eliza takes out her phone and secretly starts recording Harper’s labour.
Levi successfully delivers the baby at the scene, before Harper and Tane warmly embrace their new arrival.
At the hospital, Roo is shocked to learn that Eliza filmed the birth without being asked to do so. There’s another frightening turn of events when Harper starts haemorrhaging and requires further attention.
After hours of waiting, Tane is by Harper’s side as she wakes, but she’s reminded of her heartbreak and asks him to leave. Mac calls out Harper on her decision, questioning whether it’s right to take this special time away from Tane.
Tensions ripple through Summer Bay as Roo and Marilyn find themselves increasingly at odds over the escalating situation involving Eliza. Marilyn, deeply troubled by Roo’s unwavering trust in the young woman, vents her frustrations to Leah. She expresses concern that Roo’s refusal to acknowledge Eliza’s disturbing behaviour could put others, particularly Harper, at serious risk. Leah listens patiently, but even she can’t deny that something feels off.
Out in the bush, the situation becomes increasingly dire. Levi, having just arrived at the scene with Tane, takes swift control. He communicates with emergency services, finally receiving confirmation that an ambulance is on its way. Despite the reassurance, Harper is still battling through pain and trauma—her body wracked by exhaustion, and her mind fractured by the betrayal she’s just endured.
Meanwhile, Eliza lurks in the background, her intentions murky. As Levi tends to Harper, Eliza quietly takes out her phone and starts filming the birth without consent—capturing intimate, painful, and deeply vulnerable moments. Her fascination has taken a chilling turn, and she’s clearly more interested in the spectacle than Harper’s wellbeing.
With no time to spare, Levi coaches Harper through the final moments of labour. Against the odds—and with no access to medical facilities or pain relief—he delivers a healthy baby. Harper breaks down in tears as Tane supports her, the two overwhelmed with emotion as they embrace their newborn. It’s a brief moment of peace after the chaos, one that feels almost surreal.
Hospital Revelations and Harper’s Medical Emergency
The relief, however, is short-lived. At the hospital, Roo is stunned when she hears that Eliza filmed Harper’s labour without permission. The revelation sends shockwaves through her, and for the first time, Roo begins to question whether Marilyn’s warnings should have been heeded. Guilt begins to creep in as she contemplates what she may have ignored out of blind loyalty.
Back in the ward, just as Harper starts to rest, something goes terribly wrong. Alarms are raised when she begins to haemorrhage unexpectedly. Doctors rush in, calling for an emergency intervention. Tane is ushered away as the medical team fights to stabilise Harper, the fear etched across his face.
Hours later, Harper slowly regains consciousness. Tane is right by her side, his eyes filled with concern and love. But the emotional weight of everything Harper has endured—Eliza’s betrayal, the traumatic birth, the sudden medical scare—catches up with her. Overwhelmed and confused, she looks at Tane through tear-filled eyes and asks him to leave. It’s not anger that drives her, but a deep, almost suffocating sorrow. The moment, which should have been joyful, now feels tainted.
Mac Confronts Harper’s Decision
Later, as Harper tries to process what’s happened, Mac comes to visit. Ever direct, Mac doesn’t hold back. She gently—but firmly—challenges Harper’s decision to push Tane away during such a critical moment. “He’s just as much a part of this as you are,” Mac says. “Whatever pain you’re in, it’s not fair to take this away from him.”
Harper listens, clearly struggling. She explains that she doesn’t want Tane to see her like this—vulnerable, broken, and drowning in the aftermath of a traumatic delivery. Mac reminds her that love isn’t about perfection. It’s about standing beside each other through the hardest moments, even when everything feels like it’s falling apart.
Roo’s Realisation and Marilyn’s Quiet Strength
Elsewhere, Roo finally admits to Leah that she may have been wrong about Eliza. She’s shocked and disturbed by the footage and what it reveals—not just about the birth, but about Eliza’s emotional detachment throughout the entire ordeal. Marilyn, meanwhile, finds quiet vindication in knowing her instincts were right, but rather than gloating, she focuses her attention on what matters—making sure Harper and the baby are safe moving forward.
Roo approaches Marilyn and apologises. It’s a rare moment of humility and an olive branch between the two women, who have shared so much history. Marilyn accepts the apology but reminds Roo that trust needs to be earned and rebuilt—especially when lives are at stake.
The Aftermath Still to Come
As the day draws to a close, the emotional fallout is just beginning. Tane waits in the hospital corridor, unsure of where he stands. Harper, still recovering, clutches her baby tightly, her mind clouded by pain, love, and uncertainty. And Eliza—her motives now in question—may find herself finally exposed for the damage she’s caused.
The question now is whether Harper and Tane can find their way back to each other, and if Roo can face the consequences of ignoring the warnings that might have changed everything.
Tension continues to rise between Roo and Marilyn over the Eliza situation. Marilyn vents to Leah about Roo’s refusal to acknowledge what’s really going on. Out in the bush, Levi talks to the emergency services and assures Harper that an ambulance is finally on the way. Eliza takes out her phone and secretly starts recording…