Episode 6452

Rhys is excited to hear he’s been nominated to go away with Martin on an overseas lecture tour and, sharing in his success, Vanessa uses her warmth and humour to help him complete his application. However, just when it seems Rhys’s career and love life are working in perfect sync, he learns the placement is for three months; realising he doesn’t want to spend that much time away from Vanessa, he decides not to go. Vanessa’s touched by the gesture but convinces him he can’t pass up such an opportunity. When he goes to hand in his application, Rhys is reminded of how happy Vanessa makes him and resolves to invite her along - but is he prepared for her response?

Shell-shocked by Ajay’s rash move, Priya’s furious with him for buying a house without consulting her. Ajay tries to justify his decision by claiming they were looking for a place anyway, but Priya remains upset she was shut out of the decision. When she realises Ajay’s been deeply affected by his election loss and only did this for the good of his family, she convinces herself it’s a positive change - but is her heart really in it?

Wanting to feel more involved in Sonya’s pregnancy, Toadie sets up a Twitter feed to track her progress. While Sonya’s immediately onboard with his plan, Callum’s mortified by his embarrassing parents.