Since the transplant, Michelle has a new lease of life—she can walk again, is improving day by day, and cannot wait to see what her future holds.
Later, as they walk along the beach, fate intervenes. Eden, also out for a stroll, spots the pair huddled together on a bench and jumps to the wrong conclusion. Furious, Eden returns home where Remi is forced to reveal the identity of the mystery woman.
Eden is soon letting herself into Cash’s place, begging to meet Michelle, but he ushers Eden outside and tells her that she can’t.
Eden reminds Cash that Flick was her best friend, and he’s not the only one that misses her, but it’s still a firm no and Eden is forced to leave.
When Michelle learns exactly who Eden was, she defends her, asking Cash why Eden shouldn’t get a chance to heal too. Cash tries to explain that it’s complicated, but given that Michelle is here to learn all about Flick, it’s only right that she and Eden meet.
Cash then heads over to the share house, and Eden is surprised when he asks her to come and meet Michelle. The two are nervous as they come face-to-face, but Eden is soon telling Michelle about how Flick brought the band to Summer Bay, and about Flick being co-owner of a restaurant.
Meanwhile, Cash is struggling as he takes some time out in the back garden, and has another panic attack.
Michelle is keen to see Salt, so the three head out for lunch. Michelle can’t help but notice the tension between Cash and Eden, and when pushed, Eden admits to Michelle that she and Cash were engaged until recently.
Cash is initially angry that Eden has spilled the beans, but when he tells Michelle about his reasoning behind the split, she reminds him that she has her whole life ahead of her because of Flick… and she’d like the same for him too.
The next morning, Cash has decided to take Michelle on a road trip to meet his and Flick’s foster father Gary (Peter Phelps) and to visit Flick’s grave. Eden is there to wave them off, as Michelle thanks Eden for being so open with her.
Having come over to say hello, John can see Eden is struggling with her emotions as she watches Cash and Michelle drive away.
Will the trip be the tonic that Cash desperately needs to start seeing a more positive future for himself?
Meanwhile, Alf (Ray Meagher) seems to be feeling a little out of sorts. John can’t help but notice Alf straining when he helps him pack equipment into the surf rescue boat, but as Alf catches his breath, he assures John that he’s fine.
The next morning, Alf is having his fry-up in the diner when, unseen by Leah (Ada Nicodemou) and Marilyn (Emily Symons), he has a sudden twinge in his chest.
The pain subsides as quickly as it appeared, but Alf is clearly unnerved given his cardiac history.
