Wendy drives Andrew’s biological family away
Neighbours couple Andrew and Wendy Rodwell drift further apart next week, after a huge row rocks their daughter Sadie’s birthday party.
Andrew can’t believe his eyes when Wendy starts an argument while his biological sister Gretchen and father Steven are visiting Ramsay Street.
Gretchen and Steven come to Erinsborough to attend Sadie’s 21st birthday celebrations.
Wendy assures Andrew that she plans to give his sister a warm welcome, even though Gretchen told her a pack of lies during their first meeting. However, when Wendy comes face-to-face with Gretchen again, she finds it tricky to forgive and forget…
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“Gretchen was only trying to protect Steven when she lied to Wendy. She was wary of strangers because Steven has been so unwell,” our Neighbours source reminds us.
“Despite this, Wendy is still hurt that Gretchen lied to her face. It sparked the chain of events that ultimately caused Wendy to miss out on Andrew’s first meeting with his family, as Holly did her own digging and took her place.”
Gretchen is dismissive towards Wendy’s unease, believing that they should have moved past their rocky start by now.
When tension simmers between the two women, Gretchen grows visibly frustrated and feels unwelcome.
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Andrew begs Wendy to let it go, but the conflict only escalates further…
“Gretchen ends up storming out – and takes Steven with her,” our insider adds. “The party has barely started before they head off together.
“Andrew is livid – this was supposed to be a special day for the Rodwells and it’s ended in disaster.”
Can Andrew forgive Wendy for this? Or will this unfortunate episode push him even closer to Holly?
Holly discovers that Gavin Bowman is back
After realising that she has matched with evil doctor Gavin Bowman on a dating app, Jane Harris feels misled and gives him a piece of her mind.
Jane’s discovery leads to Holly finding out that Gavin has been released from prison after just a year – not exactly a fitting punishment for the man who tried to kill her.
Fearing for her safety, Holly struggles with her anxiety but draws strength from Andrew’s caring approach…
The Varga-Murphys are unsettled
As the Varga-Murphys celebrate Cara’s graduation from the police academy, news reaches them that Gavin is back.
Cara and Remi worry about how Dex will cope with the news, reflecting on how he was a victim of Bowman’s sinister poisoning plan.
Remi is particularly fearful – after spending so much time with Gavin when they used to work together, she knows just how nasty he can be.
Cara wastes no time before confronting Gavin, asserting her police powers and warning him to stay away.
Karl makes a discovery that could change Erinsborough
While attending his job interview at the local council building, Karl Kennedy discovers that Terese Willis is planning to put Power Road up for sale.
Terese admits that she hasn’t even told her partner Paul Robinson yet, so asks for Karl’s discretion on this matter. This puts Karl in an awkward spot, as he’s fearful over how Terese’s decision could affect local businesses – including The 82.
