Tane instead recruited Marilyn into keeping an eye on Harper and Eliza at the Beach House, but whilst she was able to report their safe return, Harper and Eliza then slipped out for a drive whilst Marilyn was upstairs.

As we return to the scene next week, Harper has taken Eliza for a peaceful bush walk at Summer Bay Reserve. Eliza revels in the sense of freedom, feeling as if they’re the only two people in the world—even letting out a scream that echoes across the river.

Eliza confesses that she wants to remember the moment, so Harper offers to snap a selfie of them together.

As the two continue to walk, conversation turns to the subject of Harper’s caesarean, as Eliza asks Harper if she’s looking forward to it.

Having also displayed a slightly unnerving interest in medical procedures, Eliza is keen to know whether they will use the same incision as Harper’s previous operation.

But as Harper tries to steer the conversation back to Eliza, she doubles over in pain. Horrified to realise that she’s having a contraction, she quickly states that they need to get back to the car.

They’re not going anywhere fast though, and as Harper struggles through the pain, Eliza watches intently.

When Eliza inquires about the potential consequences of not reaching the hospital, Harper makes it clear that a natural birth isn’t an option—it’s far too risky.

Harper asks Eliza to call an ambulance. But when Eliza picks up Harper’s phone, she notices missed calls from Tane and quietly deletes them.

Instead of summoning help, Eliza only pretends to make the emergency call, being far more interested in seeing what might happen next.

As Harper’s labour progresses, she is left with no pain relief and no support. With time ticking, and still waiting for the help that will never come, Harper asks Eliza to help her back to the car.

Eliza discourages her, stating that they should stay put until the ambulance gets there. Whilst Harper argues that she needs to be in an operating theatre, another contraction quickly interrupts her.

Tane immediately ropes in Levi (Tristan Gorey) and rushes out to help. When the pair eventually track down Harper and Eliza, Harper tells them that an ambulance is already on the way, as Eliza stays silent…

Levi examines Harper and finds she is fully dilated, confirming she has to give birth then and there. Harper becomes distressed, insisting she needs a caesarean, but Levi explains there’s no time and the baby is coming.

Tane contacts the emergency services again, but is confused to learn that there’s no help coming.

He hands the phone to Levi, who relays Harper’s condition and makes it clear that they’ll also need a neonatal ambulance.

As Levi reassures Harper that an ambulance is now on its way, Eliza secretly begins recording the birth on her phone, transfixed by Harper’s increased suffering.

With Tane by her side, Harper finally gives birth with Levi’s assistance. For a tense moment, there’s only silence—as an emotionless Eliza watches on, Levi is forced to perform chest compressions on Archie as Harper frantically asks if he’s going to be okay.

Then, at last, the baby cries, and Levi gently places Archie in Harper’s arms.

Later, at the hospital, Dana (Ally Harris) arrives to meet her nephew and Harper and Tane share a moment, acknowledging how each other handled the situation.

Meanwhile, Roo is keen to catch up with Eliza, assuming she’s been affected by the experience. But Eliza appears unfazed, and casually shows Roo the video she recorded of the birth. Roo is shocked that Eliza filmed the event without permission.

Seeing blood dripping onto the floor, Levi drags Harper back to the bed as he and Dana quickly spring into action, calling a code blue—Harper is haemorrhaging!

Next week on Home and Away in the UK, as Harper goes into labour during a bushwalk with Eliza, she and her baby face a battle for survival. If the drama of a last-minute wedding cancellation wasn’t enough, next week sees Harper (Jessica Redmayne) unexpectedly go into labour at the worst possible time—stuck in the middle of…