In *Home and Away* Episode 8342, tension escalates as Theo faces the consequences of Claudia’s fury.

Justin checks in on Claudia, who is far from happy during her hospital stay. Bri has ordered more tests,

much to Claudia’s frustration, but Justin reassures her that she’s in good hands,

and she reluctantly calms down. When Bri returns with the good news that nothing serious is wrong, instead of relief, Claudia is furious. Missing yet another day of work for tests that turned out to be unnecessary only adds to her anger.

Meanwhile, Theo is drowning in guilt over his role in the accident that led to Claudia’s hospitalization. Having just become a qualified mechanic, he’s devastated that his actions might have endangered someone’s life. Filled with self-doubt, Theo is unsure how to regain Justin’s trust. Against Leah’s advice, Theo confronts Claudia to apologize, but she unleashes her anger on him, calling him incompetent and ridiculing Justin’s entire operation. Furious, Claudia storms off, but Justin runs after her. She vents to him, complaining about how she’s supposed to get to work with a broken arm and who will drive her around now. To her surprise, Justin offers to take care of her transportation until she recovers.

In a separate storyline, Harper is preparing for the birth of her baby, but Tan’s uncertain involvement in the process is making her anxious. Xander’s innocent question about attending birthing classes with Tan pushes her into a state of anxiety. When Jon asks about their living situation, Harper snaps, revealing that she and Tan haven’t discussed any of these major decisions. Feeling overwhelmed by the lack of stability, Harper begins to unravel, but her sister Dana steps in, suggesting it’s time for Harper to have a serious conversation with the baby’s father to get some clarity.