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Magic Moments
> 2025
> 40th Anniversary Week: Part Two
Episode 9209
Written
by Jason Herbison, Directed
by Eugenie Muggleton, Produced
by Andrew Thompson
10: 18/03/25, Amazon: 18/03/25
Max hides out at Lassiters and Andrew tells him that they still haven't found Carter... Roxy is confused as Lachie messages her and asks if she wants to hang
out... Krista cheats on Leo with Seb... Krista goes ahead with the wedding despite her doubts... JJ sees a woman at Lassiters who is the spitting image of
the late Madge Bishop... Cara considers ending her search for Chelsea... Chelsea turns up on Ramsay Street with a baby, much to Paul's surprise...
Cara and Remi tell Paul that they didn't want him to find out like this, and they all clearly have a lot to talk about. They decide to go inside, but then
Paul suddenly asks if the baby is his - Chelsea says that she'll tell him everything he needs to know once they're in the house.
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Inside no. 30, they all walk in, and Chelsea sits down, before Paul asks her what's going on. She admits that she was trying to get pregnant before she left
town, but she only found out for certain when she got back to the Gold Coast and, by then, she had a lot of regrets over her actions. Terese suggests that
Chelsea simply went on the run because of her part in the death of Krista's baby, but Chelsea says that she isn't proud of her part in that, before Paul
asks again if he's the father. Chelsea sheepishly replies that she doesn't know, and Cara explains that Jeffrey Swan could also be the father, which is
why they were hesitant about telling Paul without all of the facts. Terese is surprised that Cara knows so much, but Cara fills in the gaps, telling her
and Paul how she saw Chelsea at the airport on Christmas Day and sent her away, then they started looking for her, but only got a positive lead on her
whereabouts earlier that day. As Chelsea then mentions the baby's name - Thomas - Paul is overcome with emotion, something that doesn't go unnoticed by
Terese. Chelsea insists that she isn't trying to cause more trouble, so Paul says that they need to do a paternity test as soon as possible.
JJ walks into Harolds, passing a picture of Izzy Hoyland with the caption 'Here comes trouble!'
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JJ finds the Madge lookalike inside and goes over to her, asking if she enjoyed the exhibition. She thanks him and says that it was interesting.
At no. 28, Nell is showing the pictures of the woman to Karl and Susan. Whilst Karl isn't so sure, Susan can see a resemblance to Madge, albeit an older
version.
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Back at Harolds, JJ asks the woman is she lives locally. She tells him she's from Eden Hills West, but then asks if she can help him with something.
At no. 28, having heard that JJ is going to speak to the woman, Karl wonders what he's planning to do - march up to her and say that she looks just like
someone who died 25 years ago, before introducing her to Harold!
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JJ tells the woman that he works at Eirini Rising, and hands her a business card, telling her that it's a wonderful place if she's ever thinking about moving.
Karl and Susan are both advising Nell that they shouldn't pursue this, as it would be very difficult for Harold if he came face to face with this woman.
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JJ, meanwhile, thanks the woman, whose name is Agnes, and says that it was very nice to meet her. She looks a little perplexed by the whole thing.
In Max's hotel room, Andrew informs Max, Shane and Holly that the police now have intel to suggest that Carter has left Queensland and is on his way to
Melbourne, though they'd expected that to happen eventually. He admits that they don't know when or where he's going to show up, so they need Max's help to
lure him in. Shane tells his son that there'll be eyes on him at all times and, whilst Holly worries about how dangerous it is, Shane adds that he's worried
too, but this is the only way to stop Carter. Max agrees, so Andrew leaves, saying that he'll be in touch with more information. Holly checks with Max that
he's sure about all of this, and he says that he's going crazy and he just wants this whole nightmare to be over.
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At no. 30, Chelsea is in the sun room, changing Thomas's nappy, whilst on the phone to Jeffrey. She tells him that they need to do the DNA test as soon as
possible, so everyone knows where they stand, and thanks him, admitting that she knows this must be a huge shock. Meanwhile, in the kitchen, Cara is telling
Paul that they were in a difficult situation and thought that it was best to find Chelsea before saying anything. Terese asks who else Cara is talking about,
as Remi has admitted that she only just found out, but Cara says nothing, though Paul notices a strange look between her and Remi. As Chelsea returns to the
group, she confirms that Jeffrey has agreed to the DNA test, so Remi offers to get it all arranged. Chelsea then tells Paul and Terese that, regardless of
the outcome, she doesn't want to cause anyone any more pain. Terese isn't so sure about that, but Chelsea says that she has no intention of coming between
her and Paul. Terese then notices the way that Paul is staring at the baby. Chelsea asks him if he wants to hold Thomas, as Terese says that she needs some
air and she walks out.
On Ramsay Street, Paul goes after Terese, who is struggling to comprehend what's happening. He insists that he's just as shocked, but that they'll have to
find a way to work through this, though she doesn't see how that's possible. She says that she wanted Paul to be outraged at Chelsea, but instead he was
besotted with the baby and she asks him if he actually wants this child to be his. He insists that he doesn't, but Terese points out that if Thomas is his
son, then Chelsea will also be a part of their lives forever. She can't believe that they're about to move in together and start a new life, and now Chelsea
might have to be part of it. Paul takes her hand and tells a relieved Terese that he won't let Chelsea come between them.
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At Lassiters, Roxy is surprised when Lachie sits down next to her at the beer garden. He says that he knows that she just wants to be mates and he respects
that, but she tells him to find some new friends and gets up to go and join Holly. Lachie watches from a distance as Holly tells Roxy about the police's plan
to lure in Carter, using Max. As Holly and Roxy walk off, Lachie has been listening in and smiles to himself.
At Eirini Rising, Harold and Hilary are in the common area when Anges walks in, looking for JJ. Upon hearing the woman's voice, Hilary looks stunned whilst
Harold turns around and says Madge's name. Agnes says that she doesn't know who this Madge person is, but it isn't her. Agnes is shocked as Harold then tells
her that she's dead.
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At no. 30, Chelsea offers baby Thomas to Cara to hold, and tells her that she was sorry to hear about her operation. Remi quickly explains that she told
Chelsea everything in the car earlier, and Cara admits that it's been difficult for her. Paul then returns, saying that Terese is fine and that it's been
a big day for everyone. He then indicates to Cara that he wants a word with her and she joins him at the front door, where he asks who else knew about the
baby.
Back at Eirini, Agnes is struggling to understand what's going on, explaining that she just thought she'd drop in for a look around on her way home. Harold
is still amazed by how much she looks and sounds like Madge, saying that his late wife was a remarkable woman and one-of-a-kind - or at least he thought she
was. Karl and Susan then come in to introduce themselves, both visibly shocked by the resemblance, with Susan particularly finding it hard to compose herself.
Agnes explains that JJ had offered to give her a tour, and Susan confirms that they do have a free apartment, with a nice view. Agnes says that she fears that
she would be the view if she stayed any longer and she prepares to leave. JJ and Nell then walk in, and Agnes tells JJ that this whole thing was a bad idea.
JJ notices how upset everyone is, particularly Harold, but asks her to at least stay and have a look around.
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Roxy knocks on the door of Max's hotel room and tells him who it is. He lets her in and she realises that he's planning to go somewhere, offering to go in
his place. She threatens to call Andrew, so Max tells her that he applied for an emergency passport and it's being delivered to the garage, but he has to go
and sign for it. Roxy thinks it's a terrible idea, but Max says that he needs a backup plan, incase things go wrong and he needs to get out of town quickly.
As they leave the hotel, Roxy and Max are being watched by Lachie, who calls Carter and asks him how close he is to Melbourne.
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At no. 30, Remi is explaining to Cara that, after hearing that Maddy was working in Cranbourne, she decided to check the post-natal clinics in that area and
pretended to be Chelsea on the phone. Cara can't believe her wife did that, but Remi says that it was in everyone's best interests and, after finding out
where she had an appointment that day, she went there and found her. She tells Cara how Chelsea cried when she saw her and that she's been living somewhere
awful. As Chelsea walks in, Remi suggests that she and Thomas should come and stay for a while. Cara and Chelsea are both taken aback by the sudden offer,
and Remi admits that it's going to be a tight squeeze with Taye also staying, but they'll manage. Chelsea is delighted and hugs them both, saying that she's
not the person she was before. She adds that she's not glossing over what she did to Krista either, but Cara tells her that Krista and Leo are away on their
honeymoon, so they don't have to face them just yet.
On Hamilton Island, Krista is standing on the beach with her eyes closed, as Leo walks up behind her and says that today feels like the first day of the
rest of their lives. She turns to him and smiles and says that she can't wait.
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Later, they are enjoying their time together and Krista tells Leo that she loves him. He says the same, and they hug.
At the Waterhole, Paul turns up, looking for Nicolette, angrily asking her how she could keep the truth about Chelsea's baby from him. Byron and Sadie
sit in silence as Paul asks Nicolette what she was thinking, but Nic quickly drags them both out of the bar. Aaron, having overheard everything, goes over
to Paul and asks if the baby is his, but Paul doesn't reply.
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At no. 22, a tearful Terese answers the door to Susan, who immediately pulls her in for a hug.
At Eirini, JJ and Nell complete the tour with Agnes, arriving back where they started - he apologises for the way things started and asks if she has any
questions, maybe about Madge.
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Meanwhile, Harold is at no. 28 with Karl, who points out that everyone in the world is supposed to have a double. Harold remembers the time that he hit his
head and thought that he could see Madge, but this feels very different.
Agnes admits that, when she saw that illustration of Madge, it was like looking at herself. She says that she's driven past Erinsborough so many times, but
she'd never stopped to think about the people who live here - and one of them was Madge.
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Karl wonders if Agnes could be a long-lost relative, or maybe it's just a coincidence. Harold admits that, although it's selfish, he hopes that she won't
move into Eirini, as it's too much for him to cope with.
Agnes says that Harold seems like a lovely man and she doesn't want to upset him, with Nell adding that Harold is like a grandfather to a lot of people.
Agnes smiles and says that it's been fascinating to learn about Madge but she thinks that it might be better if she keeps her distance.
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Leo and Krista are having dinner together on the beach, looking at the menu, and Krista wonders out loud what 'Mrs Tanaka' would like. Leo is surprised,
reminding her that they'd already talked about this and she'd decided not to take his name as she's a modern, independent woman. She says that the Sinclair
name comes with baggage and she likes the idea of leaving all of that behind. Leo is thrilled and, after checking that she's sure, they kiss.
Byron, Nicolette and Sadie are out on Power Road, walking Trevor, and joking about how Nicolette knew about Chelsea's baby. Trevor then breaks free and runs
into the garage, where the roller door is slightly open. They go after him, surprised to find Max and Roxy inside. They ask what's going on, but Roxy
quickly asks them to close the door. With Sadie very shocked to see him, Max apologises for everything that happened, insisting that he never wanted
anyone to get hurt. Byron asks where he's been, as Sadie suddenly runs over and hugs him, saying that she's glad that he's ok. He says that he'll explain
everything, but he'd prefer to do it over a beer.
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Meanwhile, outside the garage, Lachie is sitting in his car, watching.
At no. 22, Susan is sitting with Terese, as Paul comes into the house and puts his arms around her.
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At no. 30, Remi and Cara welcome Chelsea and Thomas into the house. Whilst Chelsea looks very happy, Remi notices that Cara is quietly struggling with
having a baby around.
A very happy Krista and Leo kiss.
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Harold takes a photograph of Madge from his wallet and looks at it wistfully.
Karl and Susan smile at each other and kiss.
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At the garage, everyone is finally getting along, whilst outside, Lachie waits for Grease Monkeys and the bottle shop to close, before making his way
over to the garage. As Trevor starts to bark, Roxy walks over the window and is stunned to see Lachie outside as he throws a Molotov cocktail through the
window before walking away with a smile on his face. As the building starts to catch fire, Nicolette and Sadie are separated from the others by the flames.
Roxy, Max and Byron then start screaming for help as they try to push the padlocked door open...
Featured Regular Characters: Remi Varga-Murphy, Cara Varga-Murphy, JJ Varga-Murphy, Dex Varga-Murphy, Harold Bishop, Paul Robinson, Terese Willis, Karl Kennedy, Susan Kennedy,
Nell Rebecchi, Holly Hoyland, Max Ramsay, Andrew Rodwell, Sadie Rodwell, Byron Stone, Nicolette Stone, Krista Sinclair, Leo Tanaka, Aaron Brennan
Guest Cast:
Anne Charleston as Agnes Adair,
Peter O'Brien as Shane Ramsay,
Zima Anderson as Roxy Canning,
Anne Scott Pendlebury as Hilary Robinson,
Viva Bianca as Chelsea Murphy,
Jack Hayes as Lachie Jensen,
Charlie Lyon as Thomas Murphy
Trivia Notes
• This episode has no opening titles, with just a 40th anniversary title card
• Images of past characters Christina Alessi, Lucy Robinson, Helen Daniels, Mrs Mangel and Izzy Hoyland are shown
• Max is staying in room 207 at Lassiters Hotel
Summary
by Steve
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