Arguing that the plan is out of control, Laura manages to convince Nick to give up the search for Declan. Back home, Rebecca and Oliver are busted by Paul as they exit for the alternate ransom drop. Paul insists on coming with them, and Sophie and Adam are suspicious when they see the threesome leave Ramsay Street. Acting on instinct, they follow. Without their hostage, Nick comes up with a devious plan to still snatch the money. At the ransom drop, the money changes hands, but Rebecca’s relief is short-lived when she realises that “Declan” is in fact a disguised Laura. Nick and Laura are both captured, and Laura reveals that Declan is alone in the bush, possibly hurt and without warm clothing. Adam calls in the search and rescue team - but will they find Declan in time?Bridget comes out of her coma but is non-reactive and Miranda struggles to cope with this new phase of her daughter’s illness. Rachel confides in Ringo that she hopes that Bridget’s recovery will mend the rift between their two families. Miranda’s bedside vigil is rewarded when Bridget at last speaks, and Miranda’s hopes for her daughter’s recovery soar.Toadie frets over Susan’s refusal to consider pleading not-guilty, and Steph convinces him to attend Mickey’s party for his dog’s birthday. Toadie resists the urge to question Mickey about the accident but Janae and Ned misread the situation – accusing Toadie of manipulating a child to his own legal ends.

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