Home and Away spoiler: Harper makes her final decision over the wedding

On the eve of Tane and Harper’s wedding, Cash finally gets his chance to confront the groom. He demands to know whether Tane is in love with Harper or not.

Dana finds Harper in tears as she tries on her wedding dress. Dana encourages Harper to find out for sure whether Tane loves her or not. When Harper overhears Cash asking the same question, she bursts in and urges Tane to finally give an answer.

Tane responds truthfully, confirming that he doesn’t love her but he wants to put this behind them so they can get married for Archie’s sake. For now, Harper agrees.

The next morning, however, Harper arrives on Tane’s doorstep and tells him that she can’t go through with the wedding. Although she knows that Tane cares for her, she’s decided that she deserves more than a loveless marriage.

Meanwhile, Eden reveals to Kirby that she wants to be engaged to Cash again, but the drama between Tane and Harper continues to provide a distraction which stands in Eden’s way.

Elsewhere, Justin tells Kirby that he has booked a studio space for her to do some song recording. Kirby wonders how she’ll juggle her work at the board shop with a music career, so Justin encourages her to speak honestly with Mali about it.

On the eve of Tane and Harper’s wedding, the atmosphere in Summer Bay was thick with tension and uncertainty. What was meant to be a joyous celebration was instead overshadowed by unspoken doubts and hidden feelings. Cash, who had been quietly carrying a growing burden of concern, finally found the courage to confront Tane directly. The moment was long overdue. With a steady yet intense gaze, Cash demanded to know the truth: was Tane really in love with Harper, or was this marriage merely a compromise to appease the expectations of others?

Tane shifted uncomfortably under Cash’s scrutiny. The weight of the question seemed to press down on him like a stone. For a moment, he hesitated, then his voice dropped low and honest. “I’m not in love with Harper,” he admitted, his eyes fixed on the floor. “But I want to put this behind us. I want to do right by Archie and by Harper too. Sometimes doing the right thing isn’t the same as following your heart.” Cash’s expression darkened — he knew the truth was painful, but he also knew it was necessary.

Meanwhile, inside Harper’s bedroom, emotions ran high. Dana had found Harper sitting on the floor, tears streaming down her face as she clutched the delicate fabric of her wedding dress. The pristine white gown, meant to symbolize new beginnings and love, instead felt like a shackle to Harper. Dana sat beside her, offering comfort and tough love in equal measure. “You need to know for sure, Harper. You deserve to know if Tane truly loves you or if you’re just a convenience to him right now.” Harper nodded through her tears, but fear held her back from asking the question aloud.

Fate intervened when Harper accidentally overheard Cash and Tane’s conversation through the slightly ajar door. The words shattered the fragile hope she had been clinging to. In a surge of courage and heartbreak, Harper pushed the door open and stepped inside, her voice trembling but resolute. “Tane, I need to know. Do you love me, or are we just going through the motions for Archie?” The room grew silent. All eyes turned to Tane, awaiting his response.

Tane’s confession was raw and unvarnished. “I don’t love you the way you deserve, Harper. But I want us to move forward for Archie’s sake. I want us to have a family that’s stable, even if it’s not perfect.” Harper’s heart broke in two. The man she hoped to build a life with was honest, but his honesty was a wound. Still, in that moment, she agreed to the plan, hoping that love might grow in time.

But the morning brought clarity that the night’s compromise could not sustain. Harper stood on Tane’s doorstep, the weight of sleepless hours evident in her eyes. With quiet resolve, she told him she couldn’t go through with the wedding. “I know you care, Tane. I see it. But I deserve more than a marriage without love. I need to be with someone who wants me, who loves me for who I am.” Tane’s face fell, but deep down, he understood. The lie they had tried to live was no longer bearable.

Elsewhere in Summer Bay, Eden wrestled with her own tangled emotions. After a difficult breakup, she confided in Kirby her longing to rekindle her engagement with Cash. However, the ongoing drama surrounding Tane and Harper’s wedding distracted everyone, including Cash. Eden feared that as long as that unresolved tension lingered, her chances of reconnecting with Cash would remain slim. She voiced her frustrations to Kirby, who listened with empathy and encouragement, urging Eden to focus on herself and to be patient.

In another corner of town, Justin, ever the supportive friend, surprised Kirby with some exciting news. He had booked a studio space for her to record her music — a dream she had been hesitant to pursue seriously. Kirby was thrilled but also overwhelmed. “How am I supposed to manage this, Justin? Between the board shop, all the family stuff, and now trying to build a music career… it’s a lot.” Justin smiled reassuringly. “You don’t have to do it alone. Be honest with Mali about what you want to do. If you communicate openly, you’ll find the support you need.”

Kirby pondered Justin’s advice, realizing that honesty might be the key to balancing her ambitions with her responsibilities. She felt a renewed sense of purpose and determination, ready to face the challenges ahead.

Back with Tane and Harper, their separation was bittersweet. While the wedding would not happen as planned, there was an unspoken understanding that their lives were forever intertwined through Archie. They promised to co-parent with respect and care, even if the love that once might have existed was gone.

Cash, watching from the sidelines, felt a mixture of relief and sadness. He hoped that Harper’s decision was the right one, knowing that love cannot be forced. His thoughts also lingered on Eden — perhaps this was the moment to make his own feelings clear and to heal the wounds between them.

As the sun set over Summer Bay, the characters faced their own crossroads. For some, the future was uncertain but filled with possibilities. For others, the path was clear but difficult. In the midst of love, loss, and longing, the resilience of the human heart shone through, reminding everyone that even in the darkest moments, hope can still be found.

On the eve of Tane and Harper’s wedding, Cash finally gets his chance to confront the groom. He demands to know whether Tane is in love with Harper or not. Dana finds Harper in tears as she tries on her wedding dress. Dana encourages Harper to find out for sure whether Tane loves her or…