Next week in the UK, Home and Away delivers one of its most devastating twists as Theo and Lacey’s search for justice ends in tragedy. What begins as a desperate attempt to expose a killer soon spirals into a fight for survival, and only one of them will walk away.

Lacey Refuses to Let the Past Stay Buried

For weeks, Lacey has been consumed by the mystery surrounding her mother Kristina’s death. A breakthrough came when Jo remembered a grey Mercedes forcing their car off the road. That memory led straight to Councillor Craig Wendell, a man who denied everything and used his influence to shut down the investigation.

But Lacey never backed down. She gathered evidence from her dad’s files, kept searching after Jo withdrew, and pushed herself deeper into danger. Even Theo could see how far she was willing to go.

David’s Lies and Jo’s Discovery

When Jo returned home to find David acting strangely, she sensed something was off. Lacey encouraged her to dig, and soon they uncovered a lie that confirmed their worst fears. David did know Wendell was a suspect, but pressure from his superiors forced him to walk away from the case.

Jo then made a chilling discovery. Wendell had attended their mother’s funeral, a sign he may have been quietly watching the family from the shadows. David was finally backed into a corner and admitted the investigation had been shut down.

Even then, Lacey refused to step back. After another hypnotherapy session, Jo unearthed a new memory. A suited man had examined Kristina at the crash site before fleeing. It fit Wendell perfectly.

Lacey Takes Action

Ignoring David’s orders, Lacey called Wendell again, pretending they had a witness ready to talk. She demanded a meeting and later asked Theo to join her.

Theo hesitated, but when pushed by Justin and Leah, he made a stand. He would not abandon Lacey. Moments later, they were driving towards Waratah Drive, an isolated road where the truth would finally come out.

A Deadly Meeting on Waratah Drive

Under the dull glow of the late afternoon sky, Wendell arrived. Theo ducked down in the car, and Lacey stepped out alone to face the man she believed had killed her mother.

She delivered her accusation calmly. He had been on the wrong side of the road. He caused the crash. He checked Kristina’s pulse, then ran.

Wendell’s face gave him away. The guilt was unmistakable. When Lacey demanded he confess, he appeared to crumble and turned back to his car.

But the truth was far darker. Wendell had no intention of surrendering.

Wendell Claims Another Victim

As Lacey stepped away, Wendell seized his chance. He accelerated towards her, aiming to silence her forever.

Theo saw it first. Without thinking, he lunged from the car and pushed Lacey out of harm’s way.

The impact came an instant later. A sickening thud.

Lacey hit the ground, dazed, before turning to see Theo lying still beside her. Wendell had struck again, leaving tragedy on the roadside and a young life slipping away.

Summer Bay Will Never Be the Same

Theo’s sacrifice will send shockwaves through the Bay. Loved by many, he stood by Lacey even when it cost him everything. As the truth closes in on Wendell, the community will soon learn that justice can come at the highest price.