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Janae Timmins
Feeling increasingly pushed out of her relationship with Ned Parker by outside forces - mainly the machinations of Kirsten Gannon, the mother of Ned's son, Mickey, who had openly admitted to Janae that she still loved Ned and hoped to one day get back together with him - Janae ended up finding comfort with Darren Stark, who was facing a similar situation. The pair shared a kiss, which ended up destroying Darren's relationship with Libby Kennedy, and causing problems for Ned and Janae. Though they were determined to work through it, Mickey was unable to comprehend the long and difficult process and grew upset with Janae living across the street with cousin Toadie. In the end, not wanting to cause any more heartache for young Mickey, Janae made the difficult decision to leave Erinsborough and, after saying painful goodbyes to everyone, she boarded a flight north, to her family in Cairns.
Final Episode: 5385
Final Words: (hugs Mickey) "Stay cool, little man. Talk to you soon." (kisses Ned) "Bye."
Behind-the-scenes: In a 2008 Perfect Blend Interview, Eliza mentions that the axing of her screen family in 2007 was a large contributing factor in her decision to quit as Janae.

Harold Bishop and Valda Sheergold
When Marco Silvani and Carmella Cammeniti casually suggested to Harold that they'd love to live in Ramsay Street and he could sell them his house, he started considering a future away from Erinsborough, and bought a campervan, planning to travel around Australia. His closest friend, Lou Carpenter, was devastated and suffered a panic attack, though he allowed Harold to believe it was a heart attack. Harold agreed to stay, until Lou came clean, but good-natured Harold was still worried about leaving his friend, eventually suggesting that Lou go with him. Though Lou was unable to tear himself away from his home, his place was taken by Valda, who had been working hard to keep Charlie's Bar running smoothly for weeks, eventually falling asleep and almost burning down the kitchen. Needing a break, she joined Harold as he left, asking him to drop her off in Shelley Bay, while he opted to keep his ties to Erinsborough by only renting out number 24 to Marco and Carmella, rather than selling it. Following a farewell bash at the General Store, Harold was waved off by his friends and family as he drove out of Ramsay Street to the sound of a brass band.
Final Episode: 5420
Final Words: (Harold - hands Carmella the house keys) "You take good care of her". (Marco tells Harold to take good care of her too) (Valda) "I can take care of myself, thank you." (Marco explains that he was talking about the winnibago)

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