As Cash and David reel from tragedy, a chilling accusation sends shockwaves through Summer Bay

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Jo’s Body Identified—And Grief Turns to Horror

The aftermath of the Off the Rails train disaster has shaken Summer Bay to its core. But as residents mourn the loss of beloved local Jo, a far more disturbing question now clouds the air: Where is Tane Parata?

The tragedy unfolded with raw emotion at the crash site. Senior Constable Cash Newman and David were among the first to arrive. But nothing could prepare them for the moment they confirmed Jo’s death. Witnesses say David collapsed the instant her face was revealed beneath the sheet. Cash, torn between his badge and his heart, had to make it official: Jo was the victim.

While that moment should have defined the week—it didn’t.

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Tane Vanishes—And Accusations Follow

Within hours of the tragic news, a second shock gripped the town. Tane’s gym, Summer Bay Fit, was abruptly closed. The sign read: “CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.” Tane had vanished.

Rumors quickly spread: had he fled across the country to Western Australia?

Fuel was thrown on the fire when Jo’s heartbroken sister, Lacey, publicly exploded. Confronting John Palmer, she shouted:
“Tane is the one who SHATTERED my sister’s heart!”
She dismissed his gym—and his reputation—as worthless.

Now, the entire Bay is asking: did Tane push Jo to emotional breaking point? She had recently reconnected with her ex, Eddie, after Tane shut her down. Was she spiraling when she boarded that train? Or worse—did Tane have a direct hand in her decision to be on it?

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A Dangerous Hunt Begins

For Cash Newman, grief must take a back seat. He’s now tasked with tracking Tane—an old acquaintance, now a possible suspect. It’s a job no officer wants: investigating someone they once trusted.

David, still reeling, may be forced to work alongside Cash in the search. Their pain is raw, but the town demands answers.

Why did Tane run? Is it guilt? Or fear? And most chilling of all—was Jo’s death truly an accident?