Home and Away Shocker: A Wrong Choice as Dana and Sonny Enter the Forbidden Vortex.

In episodes airing in Australia this week and in the UK in July, Dana and Sonny Baldwin will give in to temptation despite having several reasons to want to stay away from each other.

After being targeted by the River Boys, Dana decided to break off her budding romance with Sonny, particularly after her sister Harper expressed some concerns over her safety.

In upcoming scenes, the storyline takes a turn when Harper and Dana are celebrating at the Diner. Sonny walks by, with Dana immediately losing focus on her conversation with her sister.

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She follows him to the balcony, where they agree to stay friends despite having palpable chemistry.

However, it looks like they won’t stay friends for long. At home, Sonny is mulling over his conversation with Dana when he hears a knock on the door.

Dana bursts in and kisses him. They spend the night together, but what will happen come morning?

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“He’s been single for a while and hasn’t ever been a committed person,” Ryan Bown told TV WEEK about his character Sonny. “He’s had a few things to come back from and in the process of doing that, he met Dana.”

“They have great chemistry,” he added. “Working with Ally [Harris] is so much fun [too]. She’s smart, witty and keeps you on your toes.”

Summer Bay is no stranger to drama, but this week, sparks are set to fly in a way that could change Dana Matheson’s life forever. After the emotional upheaval of her breakup with Xander Delaney and the threats posed by the River Boys, Dana’s been trying to keep a low profile. Romance was off the table—especially with someone as complicated as Sonny Baldwin.

But love, as ever in the Bay, refuses to follow the rules.

Following a recent scare with the River Boys, Dana made the difficult decision to end things with Sonny. The connection had been undeniable from the beginning—an electric spark that even strangers could see. But Harper, Dana’s fiercely protective sister, voiced serious concerns about Dana’s safety if she stayed involved with Sonny. And Dana, reeling from past trauma and determined to stay on the straight and narrow, listened. She pulled back.

Still, some chemistry is impossible to ignore.

In upcoming scenes, the mood takes a dramatic shift during a casual celebration at the Diner. Dana and Harper are enjoying a quiet moment together, talking and laughing—until Sonny walks by. In an instant, Dana’s attention shifts. Her eyes follow him instinctively, her conversation with Harper fading into background noise. It’s clear she hasn’t truly moved on.

She excuses herself and heads outside, where she finds Sonny on the Diner’s balcony. What follows is a tense yet emotionally charged conversation. Both try to play it cool. They talk about staying friends, keeping things simple, and avoiding more drama. It’s what they should do—after all, their brief flirtation already stirred the pot, and the Bay doesn’t need more gossip. But beneath their words, the attraction simmers. It’s too obvious to ignore, and it lingers long after the conversation ends.

Later that evening, Sonny finds himself alone at home. He’s deep in thought, replaying every word from his encounter with Dana. For a man who’s built walls around his heart and lived life on his own terms, something about Dana has shaken him. He tries to stay distracted, but there’s a knock at the door.

He opens it—and there she is.

Dana doesn’t wait for permission. She steps inside, kisses him passionately, and everything they’d tried to suppress comes rushing to the surface. The tension, the attraction, the emotional vulnerability—it all explodes in that single moment. They spend the night together, giving in to a passion that’s been building for weeks.

But as the sun rises over Summer Bay, so do the questions.

What will happen next? Was this a one-time lapse or the start of something real? Dana has already risked so much, emotionally and physically. Getting involved with someone tied to the River Boys—even distantly—is a gamble. Harper won’t be pleased. And Sonny? He’s got a reputation. He’s been single for years, never one for commitment, and his past is anything but clean.

Actor Ryan Bown, who plays Sonny, opened up about the complicated dynamic between the two characters in a recent TV WEEK interview.

“He’s been single for a while and hasn’t ever been a committed person,” Ryan said. “He’s had a few things to come back from and in the process of doing that, he met Dana.”

It’s clear from his words that Sonny is navigating uncharted territory with Dana. For a man who has always kept people at a distance, she’s broken through his defences in a way that’s both thrilling and terrifying.

“They have great chemistry,” Ryan added. “Working with Ally [Harris, who plays Dana] is so much fun. She’s smart, witty and keeps you on your toes.”

Viewers will no doubt be drawn in by this raw and risky romance. The chemistry between Dana and Sonny is undeniable, but their emotional baggage—and the ever-present danger lurking in the background—could be their undoing. With Harper still wary, the River Boys still casting shadows, and Sonny’s past threatening to re-emerge, the road ahead won’t be easy.

Will Dana wake up filled with regret, or will she find something real in Sonny—something worth fighting for?

As the week unfolds, fans will watch this storyline with bated breath. Because in Home and Away, love doesn’t come without consequences—and sometimes, giving in to temptation can change everything.

In episodes airing in Australia this week and in the UK in July, Dana and Sonny Baldwin will give in to temptation despite having several reasons to want to stay away from each other. After being targeted by the River Boys, Dana decided to break off her budding romance with Sonny, particularly after her sister Harper expressed…