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Magic Moments
> 2025
> 40th Anniversary Week: Part One
Episode 9208
Written
by Jason Herbison, Directed
by Harry Lloyd, Produced
by Andrew Thompson
10: 17/03/25, Amazon: 17/03/25
Maddy admits that Chelsea stayed with her and that she helped her to deliver her baby... Remi has an idea about how to find Chelsea... Paul offers to
put on an exhibition of Nell's Story of Erinsborough artwork at Lassiters... Krista is shocked to see Seb... Leo and Seb fight... Krista sees Leo and Fallon
together... Fallon lies that she and Leo slept together... Taye tells Fallon that she's selfish and cruel and she needs to fix the mess she's created... On
the eve of her wedding to Leo, Krista kisses Seb...
Nell, JJ and Dex are amazed as they walk into the exhibition at Lassiters and see all of her artwork displayed, including images of Helen, Madge and Mrs
Mangel, as well as the plane crash.
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They walk into Harolds, where there are images of Des and Daphne on the walls, and Nell gets a surprise as Toadie, Karl, Susan, Paul and Terese are there
to congratulate her on all of her hard work. Paul says that he's hoping that the exhibition will attract a lot of foot traffic over the next few days, with
Karl and Susan joking that they'll have to avoid the place as a lot of their past scandals and skeletons are on display for all to see. Nell wonders where
Krista is, but Terese says that the bride won't be venturing out on the morning of her wedding, with Paul suggesting that Fallon is probably treating her to
breakfast in bed.
Fallon, however, is out in the complex, looking at images from Steph Scully's doomed wedding to Marc Lambert, when she found out that he'd cheated on her
with her sister, Flick. Fallon stands and stares, with Taye's words from the previous night ringing in her ears.
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Krista is in her apartment, sitting on the end of the bed and staring at herself in the mirror, disgusted as Seb sleeps behind her.
Later, Krista is sitting on the sofa as Fallon walks in and sits down next to her. Fallon asks her if she slept with Leo last night, but Fallon explains
that she's been feeling resentful of Krista for a long time so she wanted to hurt her. Krista tells her that she succeeded. Fallon then admits that she
thought she had feelings for Leo, but he never saw her like that, and she admits that she never slept with Leo - she made the whole thing up. As a horrified
Krista processes this, a shirtless Seb walks out of her bedroom and she realises what a mess she's in.
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Leo is at no. 24, unable to get through to Krista on the phone and taking that as a sign that the wedding is off. Paul then walks in, dressed in his suit
and wanting to know what happened yesterday between Krista and Leo. Leo explains that they had another fight about Seb - Paul points out that they've fought
over him before and worked things out, but Aaron is listening in and says that Fallon is involved too. He thinks that Leo and Krista should just talk, but
Nicolette points out that tradition prevents the bride and groom seeing each other. Paul then says that there's nothing to stop the father of the groom from
talking to the bride and, before Leo can protest, Paul rushes out of the house.
At Krista's apartment, Seb emerges from the bedroom, now fully dressed, as Krista demands to know why Fallon would tell such a cruel lie. Fallon turns to Seb
and says that they need to tell her everything, he agrees, but tells her not to paint him as the bad guy. Fallon then explains to Krista that she and Seb were
a couple in Greece - he's the guy she mentioned who broke her heart after she proposed to him. Seb adds that he didn't feel the same way about Fallon and
he's always known that Krista was the one he wanted, which is why he came to find her again. Krista is overwhelmed as Fallon tells her that all of her
problems with Leo were a result of their manipulations, but she can still marry him today. Seb, meanwhile, is sure that their night together meant something
to Krista, and he doesn't think that she should be marrying Leo. As they argue, there's a knock on the door. Fallon tells Seb not to say a word, as she goes
to answer and lets Paul in. He's shocked to see the state that Krista is in, asking if it's just pre-wedding jitters. When Krista says nothing, Paul throws
Fallon and Seb out and sits down with Krista.
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Back at the Lassiters Complex, Remi and Cara congratulate Nell and Dex on all of their hard work. JJ, Nell and Dex then go to look at more of the images,
whilst Remi says that she needs to head off to work, with Cara adding that they can discuss the Chelsea situation later. Once Cara is out of earshot, Remi
makes a phone call, pretending to be Chelsea. Across the complex, Seb is furious with Fallon, saying that because of her attack of the guilts, she's stuffed
things up for him and Krista. Fallon shouts at him that Leo and Krista don't want them, and they need to leave them alone.
At her apartment, Krista is telling Paul that she doesn't deserve Leo. Paul disagrees, but Krista says that Leo is too good for her. Unaware of the full
details, Paul says that he knows that Sebastian has thrown a spanner into the works, but Krista quickly replies that she never wants to see Seb again. Paul
then suggests that she should just cut him out of her life, once and for all, before bluntly asking her if she loves Leo. She tells him that she does, more
than anything, so Paul tells her to forget about the past, as Leo adores her. A still tearful Krista then listens as Paul tells her to go and get ready for
her wedding.
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Back at no. 24, a worried Leo starts to smile as he receives a text from Paul, saying that Krista is going ahead with the wedding. He turns to tell Aaron,
Nicolette and Sam the news.
At the complex, Nell, JJ and Dex are still checking out the exhibition, laughing at the images of Toadie, Dee and Andrea, and admitting that it's a bit
awkward. JJ then spots something and goes over to a woman looking at the picture of Helen and Madge. JJ tells her that his girlfriend and brother worked
on the pictures, before pointing out that she looks a lot like an older version of Madge. The woman looks slightly confused as JJ rambles on, before telling
him to have a lovely day and walking away. As Nell and Dex then join JJ, he asks about Madge and Nell explains that she was married to Harold but she died a
long time ago. She then asks JJ if he's OK, as he looks like he's seen a ghost.
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The wedding is about to get started and the guests are gathering on a terrace overlooking the Melbourne skyline. Karl and Susan if there's some kind of law
in Erinsborough that means she has to marry everyone they know, and Susan confirms that there is! Whilst Jane and Nicolette think about all of their failed
romances, Melanie taps Toadie on the shoulder, amused to find him wearing heart-shaped sunglasses. Melanie laughs and hugs him, as Nicolette turns her nose
up upon hearing Mel's laugh. Meanwhile, Leo is still looking worried, as Aaron assures him that Krista will turn up.
At her apartment, Krista is getting ready when Fallon comes in, wearing her bridesmaid's dress and explaining that she's asked Seb to give them some space.
She says that it's going to look strange if she isn't there, but Krista snaps back at her, asking how she's supposed to marry Leo after all of this. Fallon
reminds her sister that she loves Leo, but Krista says that she also just betrayed him. She says that the entire marriage will be based on a lie, but Fallon
blames herself for all of it and says that she'll get out of their lives after the wedding and she'll make sure that Seb does the same. She begs Krista not
to throw away her chance at happiness, then goes to answer the door, as Krista contemplates everything. Paul arrives, with Isla and Abigail, who go running
in to see Krista, who tells them that they both look beautiful. Paul asks Krista if she's ready...
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On Ramsay Street, JJ is looking at the History Book, reading about Madge. As he learns that she was famous for her husky voice, he says that the woman he
saw at Lassiters also had a husky voice, but Nell and Dex think that he's going crazy. JJ isn't so sure, telling them that the woman was staring at the
poster and that she could see the resemblance too, but Dex believes that all old people just enjoy free exhibitions.
Back at Lassiters, the woman is smiling to herself as she looks at a poster of Mark Gottlieb telling Annalise Hartman that he can't marry her.
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At the wedding, a nervous Leo is still waiting for Krista's arrival, telling Aaron that he loves her so much. The guests are also beginning to wonder
what's going on, until Taye spots Krista arriving by boat. She stands at the front of the boat, trying to compose herself as it pulls into the dock. Leo
smiles and watches as Paul helps Krista onto the jetty.
Paul, Krista, Fallon, Isla and Abigail walk towards the wedding venue, and Paul pulls Isla and Abigail aside and asks if they remember what they have to
do. They both nod, and he sends them on ahead. Fallon, meanwhile, tells Krista to go and marry the man she loves, before Paul takes the bride by the arm.
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Isla and Abigail walk down the aisle, scattering flowers, followed by Fallon. Paul then walks Krista down the aisle and kisses her on the cheek as she joins
Leo. Susan begins the ceremony, saying that they're gathered to celebrate the love story of Krista and Leo. Krista, however, is struggling to hold it
together and, downstairs, Seb has just arrived.
The wedding continues as Leo gives his vows, talking about how to have to grab happiness when you find it and cherish the people you love. He tells her
that he knows that he isn't always easy to live with, but she puts him back on track and makes him a better man. He says that he and Abigail are so lucky
to have her and he can't think of a better mother for his daughter. Whilst Seb continues to hang around downstairs, there's an awkward silence as Krista
struggles to speak. At Susan's prompting, Krista tells Leo that she never thought that someone would accept her for who she is, but Leo showed her kindness,
acceptance and love from the moment she met him. She says that she loves him and Abigail and can't imagine her life without them. As things become a little
intense, Susan quickly thanks them both for their beautiful words and says that she'll skip ahead to the vows, with Abigail and Isla telling her to get on
with it. Everyone laughs and, as Seb makes his way up the stairs, Leo and Krista take their vows and Susan pronounces them married. They kiss and everyone
starts to clap.
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As he almost makes his way to the wedding, Fallon spots Seb and drags him away. He says that he just wanted to see if Krista went through with it, but
Fallon tells him to leave them alone and let them be happy. As Taye comes down and asks Seb if he needs help finding the exit, he goes and Fallon thanks Taye.
Leo and Krista take a moment to themselves and he admits that he was worried that she wouldn't show up. She suggests that they just put the past behind
them, and they kiss.
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Meanwhile, the party is getting started and everyone is dancing, some better than others, before being joined by the bride and groom for their first dance.
Back at Lassiters, the woman from earlier is looking at an image of Scott and Charlene's wedding day, as JJ and Nell watch her from a distance and take photos.
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At the wedding, Fallon tells Krista that she did the right thing by marrying Leo. Krista asks her sister about the resentment she was feeling, and Fallon
admits that she blamed Krista for Seb dumping her and saw it as another case of privileged Krista getting everything she wanted. Krista insists that her
life hasn't been like that, but Fallon admits that she didn't know that and then she got to now Leo and was worried that Krista would hurt him. Fallon
realises that, in the end, it was her who ended up hurting both Leo and Krista. Their conversation is interrupted by Leo, then Melanie, who wants to
congratulate the new bride.
A little later, Krista is sitting on the back of the wedding car, preparing to throw her bouquet and Nicolette is horrified when Melanie catches it.
Krista then quietly tells Fallon not to be here when she gets back, as Leo hugs his dad and goes over to join his new bride. They kiss and are then driven
off, with the wedding guests throwing confetti over them. Cara hangs back to answer her phone - it's Remi, who has some news for her.
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At Lassiters, a group of new mums are having a picnic, whilst in the background, there's a poster of Libby, Daniel and Steph, marking the shocking events
of Steph falling pregnant with her best friend's husband's baby.
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On Ramsay Street, a car drops Cara off at home, as Remi waits for her, saying that they have a lot to talk about. Just then, Paul and Terese also pull up
on the street and are surprised when they look over and see Chelsea taking a baby from the car. They go over and Chelsea shows Paul the baby, saying that
she felt that it was time that they met...
Featured Regular Characters: Susan Kennedy, Karl Kennedy, Holly Hoyland, Paul Robinson, Terese Willis, Krista Sinclair, Leo Tanaka, Jane Harris, Aaron Brennan, Nicolette Stone, Remi
Varga-Murphy, Cara Varga-Murphy, JJ Varga-Murphy, Dex Varga-Murphy, Sam Young, Nell Rebecchi, Isla Tanaka-Brennan, Abigail Tanaka, Sadie Rodwell
Guest Cast:
Ryan Moloney as Toadfish Rebecchi,
Lucinda Cowden as Melanie Pearson,
Anne Charleston as Agnes Adair,
Rarmian Newton as Sebastian Metcalfe,
Viva Bianca as Chelsea Murphy,
Kate Connick as Fallon Morell,
Charlie Lyon as Thomas Murphy
Trivia Notes
• Leo Tanaka and Krista Sinclair's wedding
• This episode has no opening titles, with just a 40th anniversary title card
• Anne Charleston (Madge Bishop) returns to the cast playing new character Agnes Adair
• Ryan Moloney (Toadie Rebecchi) and Lucinda Cowden (Melanie Pearson) make guest returns for the 40th anniversary
• Past characters Madge Bishop and Mrs Mangel are mentioned
• Images of past characters including Helen Daniels, Des Clarke, Daphne Clarke, Bouncer, Clancy, Scott Robinson, Charlene Robinson,
Dee Bliss, Mark Gottlieb, Annalise Hartman, Daniel Fitzgerald, Libby Kennedy, Steph Scully and Flick Scully are shown
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