Theo and Sonny almost died at the hands of River Boy thug, Gage. And this week in Home and Away, they have the chance to put him behind bars as the trial hearing begins. On their way to the courthouse, however, Sonny and Theo are kidnapped!

Theo (Matt Evans) is briefly out of hospital to testify against Gage (Tom Wilson), who attempted to kill him for having an affair with his girlfriend Lacey (Sophea Pennington). Sonny, in his attempt to save Theo, was also violently assaulted by the River Boy gang and Lacey was their only help. She eventually turned Gage into police and was forced into hiding.

“Theo has been worried sick for Lacey especially because he can’t help the situation at all [in his condition],” Matt tells TV WEEK. “This stress causes Theo to lash out.”

In the wake of Gage’s arrest, Theo and Lacey decided to pursue a relationship. But with the court hearing to come, are they playing with fire?

“They’re in a safer position to pursue each other however the river boys may still be around…” Matt teases.

On the day of the trial, Lacey, Theo, Sonny and Dana (Ally Harris) receive an escort to the courthouse for protection. Along the way, the security guards notice a fallen tree and pull over to remove it the road. Immediately, they are surrounded by masked men wielding bats – it’s a trap!

The River Boys take down the guards and drag the girls from the car, pocketing their phones. The van screeches off with Sonny and Theo trapped inside and Lacey and Dana are left stranded.

Will Gage finally have his revenge on Theo?

Meanwhile, Cash (Nicholas Cartwright) waits impatiently at the courthouse. As time passes, the policeman fears the worst. No one has arrived and all their phones have been switched off.

As the judge and jury enter the courtroom, Cash panics. The trial is about to begin and if Theo isn’t present to testify, Gage could walk…

Will Cash find Sonny and Theo in time?

In a gripping and heart-stopping turn of events on Home and Away, the long-awaited trial of notorious River Boy leader Gage Reynolds is about to unfold — but fate has a cruel twist in store. On their way to the courthouse to testify against Gage, Theo Silverton (Matt Evans) and Sonny Baldwin find themselves ambushed and kidnapped, plunging the trial and the entire Summer Bay community into chaos.

The Stakes: Gage on Trial for Attempted Murder

After a violent confrontation that nearly cost Theo his life, Gage Reynolds was finally arrested and charged with attempted murder. The motive was clear: Gage’s jealousy and fury over Theo’s secret relationship with his girlfriend, Lacey Miller (Sophea Pennington), had driven him to extreme violence.

Theo, having been hospitalized after the brutal attack, is now briefly out of the hospital to fulfill his civic duty: testifying against Gage in court. This testimony is critical — without it, the prosecution’s case risks collapsing, allowing Gage to evade justice once again.

Sonny, a loyal friend and steadfast protector, accompanies Theo, determined to ensure the safety of both Theo and Lacey, who had bravely turned Gage in but now faces threats herself and has gone into hiding.

Emotional Toll on Theo and Lacey

Matt Evans shares insight into Theo’s state of mind, revealing that the stress of the situation is taking a severe toll. “Theo has been worried sick for Lacey, especially because he can’t help the situation at all in his condition,” Matt explains. “This stress causes Theo to lash out.”

Despite the danger, Theo and Lacey have chosen to pursue their relationship, hoping to find solace amid the turmoil. However, the shadow of the River Boys looms large, and Matt teases, “They’re in a safer position to pursue each other, but the River Boys may still be around…”

The Kidnapping: A Deadly Trap

The day of the trial begins with cautious optimism. Lacey, Theo, Sonny, and Dana (Ally Harris) are provided with a security escort to ensure their safe passage to the courthouse. The community hopes for justice, but fate has other plans.

As the convoy approaches a fallen tree blocking the road, the security team pulls over to clear the obstacle. Suddenly, masked men wielding bats emerge from the surrounding woods — it’s an ambush, meticulously planned by the River Boys.

What follows is chaos. The attackers quickly overpower the security guards, dragging Lacey and Dana from the vehicle and confiscating their phones to sever all lines of communication. The van roars away with Sonny and Theo trapped inside, leaving Lacey and Dana stranded, terrified and helpless on the roadside.

The Aftermath: Fear and Uncertainty

Lacey and Dana’s desperate situation is matched only by the anxiety at the courthouse. Cash Newman (Nicholas Cartwright), a determined policeman and close friend, waits anxiously for the trial to begin. As time slips away with no sign of Theo or Sonny, Cash’s worry escalates into panic. The absence of their phones and the silence only deepen the fear — could something terrible have happened?

Inside the courtroom, the judge and jury prepare to commence proceedings. The prosecution’s star witness is missing, and if Theo doesn’t appear, the entire case against Gage could unravel. The courtroom holds its breath as the trial teeters on the brink of collapse.

Will Justice Prevail?

The tension reaches a fever pitch: will Cash find Sonny and Theo in time to ensure they can testify? Or will Gage slip through the cracks, his reign of terror continuing unchecked?

The kidnapping isn’t just a desperate act of revenge by Gage but a bold statement of power by the River Boys, signaling that they will stop at nothing to protect their own. For Theo and Sonny, the stakes have never been higher — their very lives hang in the balance, and with them, the hope for justice and peace in Summer Bay.

What This Means for Summer Bay

The kidnapping and upcoming trial mark a turning point in the River Boys saga. The community is thrown into turmoil as fears for the safety of their friends and neighbors grow. Lacey and Dana’s plight on the roadside highlights the vulnerability and courage of those caught in the crossfire.

For viewers, this storyline combines high-stakes drama with emotional resonance, exploring themes of loyalty, justice, and survival under extreme pressure. As the clock ticks down to the trial’s opening, every moment becomes a race against time.

Conclusion

With Sonny and Theo kidnapped just before a pivotal court hearing, Home and Away plunges into one of its most intense storylines yet. The trial of Gage Reynolds — a moment fans have long awaited — is now overshadowed by danger and uncertainty. Viewers will be captivated as they watch whether justice can be served or if the River Boys’ violence will once again prevail.