Home and Away Spoilers: Harper fears for her child when Eliza gets too close.
- Posted on 31 May, 2025
Eliza Sherwood (played by Martha Kate Morgan) has taken an intense interest in Harper Matheson’s (Jessica Redmayne) unborn baby on Home and Away (1:45pm – see our TV Guide for listings).
Spending time with pregnant Harper is the only thing that foster teenager Eliza seems to enjoy.
However, social worker Harper’s now ex-fiance, Tane Parata (Ethan Browne), is not happy about her trying to help Eliza.
Tane has already witnessed Eliza’s creepy and violent behaviour.
So when Tane sees Harper and Eliza out for a walk together down by the beach, he warns her to stay away from the teenager!
However, things are not exactly good between Harper and Tane since their cancelled wedding day.
So she chooses to ignore his warning and goes for a drive with Eliza…
Has Harper just made a BIG mistake?
Theo Poulos (Matt Evans) continues his SECRET fling with Lacey Miller (Sophea Pennington).
Despite being warned by mate Sonny Baldwin (Ryan Bown) to back-off from both Lacey and the River Boys, Theo hooks-up with her in his car again.
Unfortunately, just as the forbidden lovers are kissing, they are spotted by Lacey’s boyfriend, Gage Reynolds (Tom Wilson)!
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Unseen by Theo and Lacey, River Boy Gage is sent into an angry rage…
The stakes are high and tensions even higher in Home and Away as Summer Bay’s residents find themselves entangled in dangerous liaisons and heartbreaking confrontations. With Harper Matheson placing trust in the wrong person, Theo Poulos playing with fire, and Tane Parata desperately trying to protect the woman he loves, this episode delivers powerful twists that will leave viewers breathless.
Harper’s Dangerous Misjudgment: Is She Trusting the Wrong Teen?
Harper Matheson (Jessica Redmayne) has always followed her instincts as a social worker — led by compassion, empathy, and an unrelenting drive to help vulnerable people. But in today’s dramatic turn of events, Harper’s desire to help may lead her down a perilous path from which there’s no easy return.
Eliza Sherwood (Martha Kate Morgan), the troubled foster teenager, has latched on to Harper in an unnervingly intense way. Ever since Harper began supporting her, Eliza’s fixation has grown — particularly around Harper’s unborn baby. While others in Summer Bay grow wary, Harper continues to believe she’s getting through to Eliza, that her support might make all the difference.
Unfortunately, Tane Parata (Ethan Browne), Harper’s ex-fiancé and the baby’s father, is far less convinced. Tane has witnessed Eliza’s dark side first-hand — including disturbing behaviour that left him deeply unsettled. And now, with Harper carrying their unborn child, his protective instincts are stronger than ever.
When Tane spots Harper walking on the beach with Eliza, alarm bells ring. He rushes to intervene, warning Harper in no uncertain terms that she’s putting herself — and their baby — in danger. But the wounds from their cancelled wedding are still raw. Harper, still stinging from Tane’s lack of faith in her decisions, dismisses his concerns and leaves with Eliza for a drive.
Is Harper seeing what she wants to see — a girl in need — while missing the very real warning signs? With tensions escalating, her well-meaning choice may lead her straight into harm’s way. Has Harper just made a devastating mistake that could put both her and her unborn child at risk?
Theo’s Secret Affair Explodes: Love, Lies, and River Boy Revenge
Elsewhere in the Bay, passion ignites in the shadows — but not without consequence.
Theo Poulos (Matt Evans) has been walking a dangerous tightrope, sneaking around with Lacey Miller (Sophea Pennington) in a risky, forbidden romance. Despite being warned by his friend Sonny Baldwin (Ryan Bown) to steer clear of Lacey and the volatile River Boys, Theo just couldn’t help himself. The chemistry between him and Lacey is undeniable, and their secret trysts have only grown more reckless.
Today, their risky rendezvous continues — this time in Theo’s car. The two lovers are lost in the moment, oblivious to the world around them. But someone is watching.
Unbeknownst to them, Lacey’s boyfriend — and fiercely loyal River Boy — Gage Reynolds (Tom Wilson) catches them red-handed.
For Gage, betrayal cuts deep, and the rage is instant.
As he watches Theo kiss his girl, the fury in Gage’s eyes promises nothing short of violence. The River Boys don’t forgive or forget — and Theo has just painted a massive target on his back. Lacey might be drawn to Theo’s charm, but her secret is now exposed, and Gage is not the kind of guy to walk away quietly.
Will Gage confront the couple immediately? Or will he bide his time, plotting the kind of revenge only a River Boy can deliver?
A Storm Is Brewing
Back at the beach, Tane’s fears for Harper linger heavily in the air. Despite being pushed away, he senses that something is very wrong. He knows Eliza is unstable — and that Harper’s faith in her could lead to disaster. But without proof, Tane is helpless to stop what’s coming.
As Theo’s love life spirals into dangerous territory and Harper’s good intentions place her in potential peril, Summer Bay is on the edge of an emotional and literal explosion. Every decision, every secret, every ignored warning is pushing these characters toward an inevitable confrontation.
And when the truth comes out — as it always does in the Bay — the fallout could be life-threatening.
Eliza Sherwood (played by Martha Kate Morgan) has taken an intense interest in Harper Matheson’s (Jessica Redmayne) unborn baby on Home and Away (1:45pm – see our TV Guide for listings). Spending time with pregnant Harper is the only thing that foster teenager Eliza seems to enjoy. However, social worker Harper’s now ex-fiance, Tane Parata (Ethan Browne), is not…