Tane explains to Harper that Perri was worried he would abandon him after hearing about the baby, and he has been attempting to show that he will keep his promise to him. But what about, Harper enquires, the promise Tane made to her and the baby?
As Harper tells Tane about all the questions, John interrupts the conversation and proves Harper’s point. Tane admits that he doesn’t know what the future holds for them yet, but promises that he will be at the ultrasound next week, as well as all future scans.
Tane soon finds his loyalties torn when he returns home to find Rose (Kirsty Marillier) had called over to talk to Perri about his complaint against Carl. The DPP are happy to proceed in prosecuting him, and have set a tentative court date, but it will only go ahead if Perri is willing to testify against his father.
When Tane asks for details, a disappointed Perri tells him that if he’d been there with him when he was talking to Rose, then he’d know.
Perri apologises the next day, and having already spoken to Rose himself, Tane is now up to speed on the situation. As Perri asks what he should do, Tane tells him that it’s got to be his own decision.
Perri knows that he cannot let Carl get away with what he did, and so reluctantly agrees to testify. Tane promises to be at Perri’s side during his court appearance, scheduled for the following Thursday.
However, when Harper later informs Tane that the ultrasound is booked in for next Thursday, his heart sinks. Rather than tell Harper the truth from the outset however, he simply admits that he cannot make it.
“Let me guess,” Harper sighs. “You have plans with Perri?”
After Tane confirms that’s correct, Harper storms out, upset that he’s already straying from his promise.
Tane follows her out, but neglects to explain the importance of what’s actually going on with Perri. Instead, he creates drama for drama’s sake by vowing to be there for her on Thursday after all.
Having committed himself to both Harper and Perri, which one of them will end up getting hurt?
