In the upcoming episodes of Home and Away, tensions rise as the long-standing feud between Lacy and her sister Joe erupts at the surf club. It’s been nearly seven months since Lacy walked away from her family, unable to cope with the emotional fallout from her mother Christina’s tragic death. The accident that took Christina’s life involved Joe, who was driving but has no recollection of the events leading up to the crash. Although the investigation cleared Joe of any wrongdoing, Lacy has harbored suspicions that their father, David, used his connections to shield Joe from consequences.

After six months of no contact, Lacy’s life takes a turn when David becomes the new sergeant at Yabi Creek Police Station, prompting Joe to relocate as well. Despite their attempts to reconnect, Lacy has made it clear that she wants nothing to do with either of them. When David unexpectedly shows up at the surf club, Lacy is taken aback by his gesture of handing her a suitcase filled with her belongings from the family home, which he plans to sell.

That evening, as Lacy sorts through her things, a flood of emotions overwhelms her. Encouraged by her friend Theo, she decides to meet David the next day, struggling to understand how he could let go of the house that held so many memories of her mother. David reveals that living there without Christina has been unbearable, and for a moment, it seems like they might begin to mend their fractured relationship. However, a slip of the tongue from David about a cherished memory involving ballet shoes quickly reminds Lacy of Joe’s presence, sending their conversation spiraling back into conflict.

Next week, the situation escalates when Lacy catches Theo talking to David. Although Theo intends to help, Lacy feels betrayed, believing he is siding with their father. Later, David shares a drink with Justin at Salt, where they bond over the challenges of raising teenage daughters. Afterward, David manages to convince Lacy to speak with him briefly, but his request surprises her—he wants her bank details because he intends to give her a share of the proceeds from the sale of the family home.

Lacy is shocked by this offer and firmly refuses, insisting she will not accept anything from him. David, however, is determined for Lacy to have the money to ensure her future, revealing that it amounts to $100,000. This figure leaves Lacy stunned, and she walks away, conflicted. Theo, wanting to mediate, follows her and urges her to reconsider, reminding her that the money is partly her mother’s legacy.

Encouraged by Theo’s words, Lacy approaches David the next morning, pressing him to confirm whether Joe will receive the same amount. When David affirms that she will, Lacy’s anger boils over; she cannot accept that her sister, who played a role in their mother’s death, would be rewarded equally. David feels disheartened by her refusal and asks what it would take to repair their relationship. Lacy responds that money isn’t what she desires from him; instead, she longs for a way to honor her mother’s memory.

Lacy expresses that the most meaningful gesture David could make would be to give her Christina’s eternity ring, which she and Joe had chosen for their mother during David and Christina’s vow renewal. However, David faces a significant obstacle: Joe currently wears the ring on her necklace. When David broaches the subject with Joe, asking if she would consider giving it to Lacy, Joe becomes defensive, triggered by what the ring symbolizes. She flatly refuses to part with it.

As Joe grapples with painful memories of the accident, she suffers a panic attack on her way home. Once she regains her composure, she confronts Lacy and makes it clear that the eternity ring is not up for discussion. Lacy’s fury escalates upon learning that Joe possesses the ring, leading to a heated confrontation where she accuses Joe of being responsible for their mother’s death. The argument quickly escalates into a physical altercation, forcing Theo to intervene as the sisters clash in the surf club.

Just as tensions reach a breaking point, Alf arrives to separate them, insisting they go upstairs to resolve their issues. He calls David, who arrives to mediate the situation, making it clear that the sisters will not leave until they find a way to settle their differences.

As the drama unfolds, viewers can expect deep emotional turmoil, family conflicts, and the struggle for reconciliation in a story that highlights the complexities of love and grief within a fractured family. The coming episodes promise to explore themes of forgiveness, memory, and the challenges of navigating relationships marked by tragedy.