Summer Bay drama reaches fever pitch as Dean’s mother drops in unexpectedly — right when Ziggy is about to give birth.
🚨 Karen Thompson Makes Surprise Comeback
In a shock twist, Karen Thompson (played by Georgia Adamson) makes an unscheduled return to Summer Bay just as her son Dean and daughter-in-law Ziggy Astoni approach their due date. Ziggy, who’s struggled throughout her pregnancy, was taken aback by Karen’s impromptu arrival at the farmhouse — and so were viewers. Reddit+14Back to the Bay+14Wikipedia+14
💥 Family Tension Ignites
From the moment Karen arrives, friction ignites. Ziggy and Dean are quick to realise they’re not as prepared for parenthood as they thought — made worse by Karen’s domineering presence. Dean’s attempts to sideline his mother backfire as she settles in for the long haul.
🤰 Labour Hits — And It’s Serious
Matters escalate when Ziggy suddenly goes into labour amid a heated family argument. With Karen insisting on coming along, Dean finds himself torn between keeping his partner calm and managing his enthusiastic mum. What to Watch
🏥 A Rush to the Hospital
Dean and Ziggy make a hurried trip to Northern District Hospital. Despite Ziggy’s clear message — “Get rid of her” — Karen refuses to stay behind and barges into the delivery suite, snack box in tow. Reddit+10What to Watch+10Back to the Bay+10
👶 Baby On The Way!
True to form, Ziggy’s labour proves intense. Amid Karen’s excitement and interference, the couple manage to pull through. They welcome a beautiful baby daughter, and surprisingly, Karen softens — stepping back to let them embrace parenthood at home. Back to the Bay+1Metro+1
📝 What This Means for the Bay
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Ziggy’s transition to motherhood is already rocky, compounded by Karen’s imposing interference.
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Dean finds himself in the classic son-in-law role, torn between wife and mum.
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Karen’s arrival brings new sparks to the family dynamic, but also genuine support—once the dust settles.
✅ In Summary
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Unexpected Return: Karen pops up just before Ziggy’s due date.
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Frictions Erupt: The farmhouse gets tense fast.
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Labour Crisis: Ziggy goes into labour during a family showdown.
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Hospital Rush: Dean navigates between mum and wife at the birth.
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New Arrival: Ziggy and Dean welcome a daughter—and a new chapter begins.
Home and Away rarely does anything quietly. With Karen back in the Bay and a newborn in the mix, Summer Bay’s about to witness its most chaotic family moment yet. Will Karen stay? Will Ziggy settle into motherhood? Expect more drama as Baby Thompson grows — and Karen hopefully learns when to step back.
Stay tuned for more updates as this family saga unfolds!