In the weeks since Theo’s (Matt Evans) death, the strain on Justin (James Stewart) and Leah’s (Ada Nicodemou) marriage has steadily intensified.
Leah, overwhelmed by grief, leaned heavily on Theo’s mate Sonny (Ryan Bown) for support, unconsciously seeing him as a replacement for her nephew and convinced he understood her pain in a way Justin couldn’t.
Admitting to Alf (Ray Meagher) that she hadn’t properly dealt with her grief, she resolved to fix things—but events quickly overtook her.
When Justin was hospitalised following the train crash, Leah rushed to him, only to be met with coldness.
Hurt by weeks of feeling second best, Justin made it clear that a sudden change of heart didn’t undo the damage she’d caused, and ordered her to leave.
She reminds him that Dana cares deeply and deserves the chance to support him, adding that he once told her to let Justin in—advice she now wishes she’d taken.
Later that day, Justin is discharged, but is frustrated when Nurse Kylie (Clementine Anderson) won’t allow him to leave without someone to accompany him.
Back at Summer Bay House, Marilyn is surprised when Justin walks in with his bag, as Alf explains that he’ll be staying a while. Confirming that Leah doesn’t know, Justin insists it’s better that way.
It’s only when Marilyn, who’s clearly hiding something, reluctantly admits that Justin is staying with her and Alf that Leah finally learns where he is.
When she asks how long he plans to stay, he tells her she doesn’t get a say—not after what’s happened.
Sitting with Alf, Leah pleads for him to intervene, even asking him to kick Justin out so they’re forced to face each other.
Alf refuses to take sides, reminding her that these doors are always open to friends in need—just as they were for Leah when she refused to return home following her release from the mental health clinic two years ago.
Leah insists she went to help Dana and to encourage Sonny not to shut her out, but she needs Justin to hear that from her directly.
At the diner, as Leah continues to complain about Justin, Marilyn finally snaps.
Eventually, prompted by Alf’s reminder of the love they once shared, Justin agrees to have a proper conversation with Leah.
“I don’t think I want to be in this marriage any more,” he tells a stunned Leah.
Here are the full spoilers for next week’s Home and Away episodes in the UK:
Monday 2nd March (Episode 8642)
Kerrie’s apology is too little, too late. Harper backs Tane. David learns a shocking truth.
Tuesday 3rd March (Episode 8643)
A shocking diagnosis is revealed. Leah turns to Alf for help. Eden’s concerned for her friend.
Wednesday 4th March (Episode 8644)
Leah’s world crumbles. Eden’s out of the loop. Can Levi get through to a stubborn friend?
Thursday 5th March (Episode 8645)
Justin and Leah are at an impasse. Lacey is triggered. Abigail guns for an anniversary re-do.
Friday 6th March (Episode 8646)
Levi talks some sense into Remi. Lacey opens up to Holden. Cash is forced to lie to his wife.