In *Home and Away*, Irene Roberts faces a shocking health crisis that leaves fans

on edge. After a terrible fall down the stairs, Irene is rushed to the hospital.

Her friends have been increasingly worried about her ever since she started drinking again,

but they’re unaware of how severe her situation has become. John Palmer consults with hospital doctor Bri Cameron, asking if anything can be done for a patient who refuses help. Bri reveals that the most resistant patients are often the ones most consumed by fear.

Meanwhile, Dana Ma arrives home and is horrified to find Irene unconscious at the bottom of the stairs, bleeding from a head wound. Panicking, she rushes Irene to Northern District Hospital, where Bri treats her. However, Irene remains adamant about refusing further medical assistance, determined to leave the hospital and drink her pain away. Desperate to find comfort, she sneaks a flask into her hospital room, preparing for a secret drink.

At the same time, Harper Ma struggles with her own secret – her pregnancy. After a one-night stand with Tan Pata, she hasn’t found the right moment to tell him he’s going to be a father. Things take a turn when Harper’s sister Dana accidentally spills the news to her boyfriend, Xander Delaney. To make matters worse, Xander’s sister Rose overhears their conversation, and now the news of Harper’s pregnancy is spreading fast. Will Tan learn the truth before Harper has the chance to tell him herself?

The drama is escalating, and Irene’s fate hangs in the balance, leaving everyone heartbroken and wondering what’s next.