Home and Away Spoilers: Harper Matheson Trapped with Eliza Sherwood During Labour in Terrifying Twist
Home and Away is ramping up the drama in an intense upcoming storyline as Harper Matheson finds herself in a life-or-death situation—trapped and in labour with none other than troubled newcomer Eliza Sherwood.
With only days to go before her due date, Harper attempts to take her mind off things by offering kindness to Eliza, a 14-year-old who’s been struggling to settle in with her foster parent, Roo Stewart. Ignoring warnings from both Tane Parata and Marilyn Chambers, Harper takes Eliza out for a drive in hopes of forming a bond and offering the teen a much-needed outlet.
However, what begins as an innocent outing quickly descends into a nightmare. Away from Summer Bay and far from help, Harper unexpectedly goes into labour. As panic sets in, she pleads with Eliza to get assistance—but the unpredictable teen freezes. Unable or unwilling to react, Eliza watches in shock as Harper’s condition worsens.
Tane, the baby’s father, becomes alarmed when he’s unable to reach Harper. When he finally gets through, he demands to know where she is—only to be met with silence. Eliza refuses to reveal their location, keeping Harper and the unborn baby in grave danger.
The suspense now lies in whether Eliza will snap out of her trance and act before it’s too late. Will she overcome her fears and step up in a moment that could define her path? Or will her inaction have devastating consequences for Harper and her child?
Fans have been quick to react on social media, with some fearing the worst. “Eliza is troubled and Harper is going to be sorry she didn’t listen to Tane,” one concerned viewer posted. Another added: “Harper, you should be aware that Eliza is a problem child—just take care like Marilyn said.” Still, some are holding out hope: “Hopefully this is a wake-up call for Eliza and she will help Harper.”
As the dramatic scenes unfold, Home and Away promises a turning point not only for Harper but for Eliza as well. Will this be the moment Eliza redeems herself—or confirms everyone’s worst fears?
Don’t miss this gripping episode, airing Thursday, April 10 on Channel 7 in Australia, and in early June on Channel 5 in the UK.