Chaos takes over Summer Bay as recently certified mechanic Theo struggles

to balance his personal life with his work. Distracted by a heartbreaking conversation

with Perry about his abusive father, Theo neglects crucial repairs

on both Claudia’s and Tane’s cars. The result is catastrophic when Claudia’s brakes fail, leading to a crash that leaves her with a broken arm. The blame for this disaster falls squarely on Theo.

Justin, furious and anxious, pulls out all the stops to inspect Claudia’s car, only to discover the devastating truth: Theo missed the brake calipers, a mistake that could have been fatal. To protect Theo from the overwhelming guilt, Justin and Leah devise a plan to compensate Claudia quietly. They offer to cover all the repair costs and medical expenses without letting Theo know about his mistake.

However, Claudia is not easily appeased. Accusing Justin of trying to bribe her, she demands a face-to-face meeting. During a tense dinner at Salt, with Leah watching from the sidelines, Justin offers a courtesy car and free repairs. But Claudia, now deeply suspicious and resentful, warns that any further issues could lead to a lawsuit that would destroy Justin.

Back at the garage, Theo begins to unravel as he pieces together the truth, sinking into self-doubt. Meanwhile, Bree, still coping with Felicity’s tragic death, starts to suspect something more sinister about Claudia’s injury. Overwhelmed by guilt and determined not to let another patient down, Bree orders additional tests, despite Dana’s concerns about her increasingly erratic behavior. When the tests come back clear, Claudia snaps.

In a desperate attempt to appease Claudia, Justin offers a radical solution: he will personally chauffeur her to work until her arm heals. Reluctantly, Claudia agrees, seeing this as a quicker fix than dragging Justin through the courts. However, Justin keeps Leah in the dark about his new secret role, leading a double life that is bound to implode.

Will Leah uncover the truth about Justin’s covert dealings with Claudia, or is a storm brewing that will turn their lives upside down?