Geoff having been rushed to hospital, a worried Tony is relieved to reach his bedside to find him sitting up and talking. But Brad and Lucas, even if grateful that Geoff is well enough to be contemplating playing in the match, can only look on guiltily as Rachel delivers the news he’s been dreading: the injury sustained to his knee is too severe to risk playing footie anytime within the next couple of months, let alone that evening; with the talent scout opting to head home, his dreams of becoming a professional footballer are going to have to be put on hold. But he’s not the only one left feeling that he’s being punished for pursuing his dreams. By the end of the day, Luc’s failed attempts at convincing Tony that he’s sorry for what’s happened only serve to leave him disappointed. ‘You can rewrite that stuff, whereas Geoff can’t play that game again, can he?’ Tony snaps, leaving no doubt in his Luc’s mind that his dad’s never going to understand why he gave up football for a career in writing. All he’s looking for is a chance to prove himself – but will he get it?No turning backBad news travels fast in Summer Bay, meaning that Sally is soon seeking out a guilt-ridden Brad ready to lend him a much-needed shoulder to cry on. The news that there won’t be any legal fallout from the accident does little to ease his mind, though; the pressure of recent events is becoming too much of a burden to bear, and Sally’s attempts to convince him that she still loves him only serve to confuse him further. Can things ever go back to the way they were? Well, no. Having found herself somewhat reassured by the fact of Brad agreeing to give some thought to moving back in with her, Sally later returns home to find him removing yet more of his belongings, including all trace of his existence from the family photos. And if you were, like Sally, expecting a conflict-filled future for Summer Bay High, you’ll be sorely disappointed: knowing that seeing his ex every day will be too painful, Brad hands over his letter of resignation.Stuck in the middle

Meanwhile, Martha and Jack have talked an understandably reluctant Dan into giving them marriage counselling in the hope that he’ll be able to support their application for a divorce.

But whether it be that all-too-familiar setting of their former marital home – the location of choice for their first session – or something else that’s to blame, rehashing their troubled past doesn’t quite lead to the arguments you might expect.

In fact, once asked to discuss what didn’t work in the marriage, they both step forward to take the blame for its collapse; it’s only when a bemused Dan asks whether the pair are truly committed to a divorce that things turn sour. ‘Well, I better be, considering “Quick Draw” over here is already engaged,’ Martha snipes, prompting a war of words which does little to confirm for Dan that there aren’t more than a few unresolved issues left between them.

So, having been expecting Dan to come and see them later that day with a letter for the courts, they’re surprised to find him empty handed – and ready to deliver some startling news. ‘I’m recommending that you have further sessions with a marriage specialist,’ he begins. ‘And, really, I’m not signing because I’m not convinced you’re in the right place in your relationship to be getting a divorce.

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