List of Neighbours characters (2008)

The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the

Chloe Cammeniti, played by Sarah May, is the daughter of Carmella Cammeniti (Natalie Blair) and Oliver Barnes (David Hoflin).^[1] She was born on-screen on 21 January 2008. Chloe is born premature and she initially suffers from breathing difficulties, but she eventually recovers. Following her birth, Oliver decides to fight for custody of his daughter. Chloe and her mother depart on 3 December 2008 to meet up with Oliver in Portugal. In September 2010, it was announced that Hoflin and Blair would be returning as Oliver and Carmella in March 2011.^[2] Chloe also returned with them, now played by Daisy Zanveld.^[3]

Chloe is born six weeks prematurely. On the circumstances of her birth, Blair said "Carmella needs an emergency caesarean and her baby daughter's having trouble breathing. The baby is whisked to

Carmella discovers she is pregnant following the end of her relationship with Oliver. She worries that her addiction to prescribed anti-depressants has affected her baby, but she is told that the baby is fine. Carmella later begins a relationship with her business partner, Marco Silvani (Jesse Rosenfeld). Oliver worries that he is going to be cut out of his child's life. Carmella goes into premature labour and she agrees to have an epidural, despite attempting to have a drug-free birth. However, the baby becomes distressed and has to be delivered by cesarean section. Carmella gives birth to a daughter, but she is distressed to find out that the baby cannot breathe alone. She is then rushed to the neonatal unit. Carmella and Oliver decide to name their daughter, Chloe. Chloe spends a few days in the neonatal unit and she starts breathing on her own. Carmella is discharged, but Chloe has to stay in the hospital for a while longer. Carmella and Marco decide to move into Ramsay Street and Oliver grows concerned about Marco's place in his daughter's life. Oliver starts a fight with Marco during Chloe's Christening. Oliver then begins to fight for custody of Chloe. Marco dies after suffering injuries in a bushfire and Oliver drops the custody case. Oliver decides to leave for a new job and Carmella and Chloe join him a few months later. Chloe returns with her parents when they come back to Erinsborough to get her grandmother, Rebecca Napier (Jane Hall).

Jodie Smith

Jodie Smith, played by Mary Annegeline, made her first screen appearance on 23 January 2008. Annegeline went up for role of Jodie shortly after she had relocated to Melbourne, she said that she "nailed the audition".^[5] A few days later her agent called to tell her that she had won the part.^[5] Annegeline described Jodie as "quite the ball buster" who is very dedicated to her work.^[5] She is a strong woman and is not afraid to stand up for what she believes in.^[5]

When

Heather Pryor, played by Georgina Andrews, made her first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 19 February 2008. Andrews successfully auditioned for the role of Heather and she said that she liked the character straight away.^[6] Andrews describes Heather as "feisty" and says that her job and career are important to her.^[6] She said that Heather was not mean, but as a journalist she had to push to get her stories.^[6] Heather was dedicated to her job, but "surfing was her outlet".^[6] Andrews enjoyed playing Heather because she was unpredictable.^[6]

Shortly after arriving in Erinsborough, Heather's bags are stolen. She and her taxi driver, Frazer Yeats (Ben Lawson) give chase and Frazer manages to get her laptop back. Heather begins her new job and forms a friendship with Riley Parker (Sweeney Young). When Elle Robinson (Pippa Black) has to take time off of work, Heather and Riley grow even closer. Riley asks Heather to spend the night with him at his home. When they arrive they find that Riley's parents have made a bed up for Heather on the couch. Riley and Heather agreed to use her apartment in the future. Heather argues with Elle about a story on Stephanie Scully (Carla Bonner) and she tells Elle not to let her feeling about Riley get in the way. When Heather goes to interview Lou Carpenter (Tom Oliver) about a protest he was holding, she runs into Riley, who was becoming distant towards her. A week later, Heather and Riley take a trip to the beach and they find an abandoned bag. They realise that it belongs to Ringo Brown (Sam Clark) who had gone missing.

Heather asks Riley to move in with her and he accepts, but Heather is unaware that he wants to escape his adoptive aunt

Samantha Fitzgerald, played by Simone Buchanan, made her first on-screen appearance on 21 March 2008. Samantha was married to Daniel Fitzgerald (Brett Tucker). The Herald Sun describe Samantha as a "smart, successful lawyer".^[7]

Ty Harper

Tyler Harper, played by singer

Sienna Cammeniti, played by Erin McNaught, was introduced as the cousin of the established Carmella Cammeniti (Natalie Blair). McNaught was cast in the role to help boost falling ratings in Australia.^[9] McNaught took acting classes in preparation for the role of Sienna and she began filming her first scenes on 17 December.^[9][10] She made her first on-screen appearance on 2 May 2008.

Chris Knight

Chris Knight, played by Luke Mitchell, made his first screen appearance on 14 April 2008. When he decided to pursue acting, Mitchell took the advice of an agent and moved interstate, where he landed the role of Chris on Neighbours.^[11] The part was Mitchell's first acting job.^[12] The character of Chris was described as a "bad boy".^[13] The show's then executive producer, Susan Bower, revealed in a 2010 interview that she thought the storyline between Bridget and Chris was brilliant.^[14] She said "[When] Bridget went out with Chris Knight, the older boy, and he tried to take advantage of her, and he was subsequently found dead – and the fallout from that – I thought that was brilliant".^[14]

Chris Knight joins the Eastside Dingoes senior football team after they run trials. As he introduces himself to everyone, he notices Bridget Parker (

Bridget asks Chris to go to the school formal with her and he accepts. Bridget keeps the news of her from her parents, but her aunt finds out and agrees to the secret. At the formal, Chris gives Bridget a necklace. Taylah notices Chris is there with Bridget and Zeke wants to do something about it, as Taylah had earlier revealed that Chris had forced her into a physical relationship that she did not want. Steve sees Chris and Bridget together and confronts Bridget about him. However, Bridget and Chris ignores them and leave the formal to go to a hotel. In the room, they start kissing, but Chris wants to get more serious and take it further. Bridget pushes him away and runs off. Bridget arrives home and claims that Chris had dumped her for being a kid. The next morning Ty Harper (Dean Geyer) and Libby Kennedy (Kym Valentine) are having a picnic in Lassiter's park. Ty throws a Frisbee into the bushes and Libby finds Chris lying there unconscious. He is taken to hospital with serious injuries and the police begin to question all the people at the formal. Bridget tells Steve that Chris chased after her and she pushed him away, not realising that he injured himself. Steve decides to take the fall for her. Bridget visits Chris in hospital and as she is talking to him, he wakes up and grabs her hand. Bridget struggles and Steve arrives and pulls Bridget free. He then warns Chris not to tell the police the truth. Chris' health deteriorates and he dies during surgery.

Nicola West

Nicola West, played by Imogen Bailey, made her first on-screen appearance on 5 May 2008. The character was created as Miranda Parker's (Nikki Coghill) younger sister.^[15] Bailey won the role after her agent informed producers that she had been taking acting classes for a year. In December 2007, Bailey auditioned and impressed the casting team so much that she received the part two days later.^[16] She was signed to a six-month contract.^[17] Of her character Bailey said "She's a bit of a vixen, but is quite down to earth as well. When you first see her, she's trying to impress everybody – she's dressed up, her hair is done and there's a lot of make-up, but gradually she feels more comfortable in Ramsay Street and realises she doesn't have to do that, so the real her emerges."^[15]

Jim Parker

Jim Parker, played by Roger Oakley, is Stuart and Ned Parker's father. He is also the adoptive father of Steve. He made his first on-screen appearance on 8 May 2008. After visiting his father for a few weeks, Ned brings Jim back to Ramsay Street. During his stay, Jim tells Steve that he is not his real father. He departed on 13 May 2008.

Of Oakley's casting, Ruth Deller of television website Lowculture said "One of the nicest dad characters in soap, ever, has to be Tom Fletcher from Home and Away. And actor Roger Oakley arrives in Neighbours today as Jim Parker, Steve, Stu and Ned’s dad, who we’ve already established is a wrong’un – or at least he was when Steve was a kid, so that’s interesting casting".^[18]

Ned notices that Steve avoids talking about their father and when he questions him, Steve tells him that their father had been a violent drunk. He caught him with another woman one day and he was then locked in the garden shed, where he developed

Jim goes back to the bar the next day and Nicola West (Imogen Bailey) buys him a scotch, knowing that he had given up drinking. Once Jim was drunk, Nicola then calls Steve to collect him. Steve asks Jim if he told him the truth earlier and Jim admits that he lied. He explains that Gary was not the only one who had been hurt, another man had been injured too. Jim chose to help him instead, but he struggled with the guilt over leaving Gary. Jim patches things up with Steve and Ned and he returns to Oakey.

Donna Freedman

Donna Freedman, played by Margot Robbie, made her first on-screen appearance on 2 June 2008. Robbie auditioned for the role of Donna in early 2008.^[19] The actress believed she had performed badly during the audition and decided to leave for a five-week holiday in Canada.^[19] Robbie had only been in Canada for two days when she received a phone call telling her that she had won the role of Donna.^[19] Donna arrives as an obsessed groupie of Ty Harper (Dean Geyer) and manages to force her way into the Ramsay Street teen group.^[20] Donna has no one to turn to and buries her love in the music scene and Ty, who is her focus for love and acceptance.^[20]

Callum Rebecchi

Callum Rebecchi (also Jones), played by

Jay Duncan, played by Charlie Clausen, made his first screen appearance on 13 June 2008. Jay was a Fireman who dated Stephanie Scully. He started a fire in the bush, which claimed the life of Marco Silvani.

When

Ty Harper (Dean Geyer) is due to perform at a charity gig for the Erinsborough fire service, but the venue is cancelled. He tells Jay that the gig can be held at Charlie's. Jay asks Steph out on a date, but she says no. After talking to Libby, Steph changes her mind and agrees to go out for dinner. She does not return Jay's calls, but he turns up at Charlie's and asks her out again. Jay and Steph's relationship then starts to get serious. Steve Parker (Steve Bastoni) has to perform community service with the fire service and ends up working with Jay. Jay gets the residents of Ramsay Street involved in a clear up of the forest. During the clear up a bushfire begins. Marco Silvani (Jesse Rosenfeld) later dies of injuries sustained in the fire and Kirsten Gannon (Nikola Dubois) is seriously ill. It is revealed that the fire had been lit deliberately. An investigation begins and Jay finds a lighter in Callum Jones's (Morgan Baker) coat pocket. Jay speaks to Callum, who denies starting the fire. Toadie is angry with Jay for accusing Callum. Jay sets fire to Callum's shed and suggests to Toadie that he should take Callum to a fire awareness group. Toadie suspects Jay is the firebug and he confides in Nicola West (Imogen Bailey), who agrees to help find evidence on Jay. Nicola finds news articles which show Jay being the hero in other fires, that all involve blonde single mothers. Toadie insinuates to Jay that he knows he is the firebug and Jay suggests that he, Steph and Charlie go away for a few days.

Steph and Jay arrive at a cabin and Steph finds the newspaper articles about Jay in her bag. Steph reads them and confronts Jay. He insists he has nothing to hide. Jay later goes through her bag and takes her keys. Steph notices where Jay has hidden the car keys and she sneaks out, but finds the car's brakes have been cut. Steph calls Toadie and hides the phone once it is connected. Jay hears Toadie shouting down the line and ends the call. Steph lets Charlie leave the cabin on his own in the hope that Toadie finds him. Steph threatens Jay with a poker and he gives her the key to the door. Steph runs out, but Jay grabs her and she falls, knocking herself out. When she wakes, Jay is standing over her with a lighter. Toadie bursts in and tries to wrestle Jay to the ground, but Jay escapes. Steph and Toadie return home and she asks if he can stay the night. Jay returns to Ramsay Street too and breaks in, but runs off after Callum spots him. Jay turns up again with a pair of scissors. During a fight, Steph is stabbed and Jay tries to get away. Toadie and Daniel Fitzgerald (Brett Tucker) catch him. Jay is attacked whilst in remand and taken to the hospital. Carmella Cammeniti (Natalie Blair) enters Jay's room and he shows remorse for Marco's death. Carmella leaves the room, while Jay cries.

Lucas Fitzgerald

Lucas Fitzgerald, played by Scott Major, made his first on-screen appearance on 22 July 2008. This is Major's second appearance in Neighbours, having previously held the role of Darren Stark in 1993.^[26] Major had just returned to Australia, after being overseas for a few years, when he received a call to play Lucas.^[26] Lucas is the brother of Daniel Fitzgerald (Brett Tucker) and he is described as being a bit of a "bad boy" who is always the life of the party.^[27]

Kelly Katsis

Kelly Katsis, played by

Kelly thinks that Callum might have to stay back a year. After some tests, Kelly concludes that he is not dyslexic, but may need his eyes tested. Kelly offers to help Callum and Toadie with the Ramsay Street best Christmas lights display. The following week, Toadie asks Kelly to join her for a pizza and they get back together. Following Zeke Kinski's (Matthew Werkmeister) disappearance, Kelly looks at a newspaper article about him and starts having visions of him. Elle Robinson (Pippa Black) notices how shaken Kelly is and Kelly tells her that both her mum and her gran had "the gift" as well. Kelly saw how upset Karl Kennedy (Alan Fletcher) was and Elle convinces her to give him a little hope. Kelly goes to his house and as she touches Zeke's backpack, her visions return. She tries to explain them to Karl, but he throws her out of the house. Toadie turns on Kelly and she tells him that she had hoped her boyfriend would be more accepting. Toadie refuses to listen to any of her explanations. Kelly points out that she had been trying to help Karl, not torture him. Toadie realises that he made a mistake. Kelly asks him to meet her and she tells him that she has taken a job in Malawi. Kelly tells Toadie that she will be back one day and they share one last kiss.

Andrew Simpson

Andrew Simpson, played by Peter Flanigan, is a teacher who became principal at Erinsborough High in 2007. He made his first screen appearance on 5 September 2008. Former

Erinsborough High School promote Andrew to the position of principal in September 2007. Andrew shows that he is willing to give second chances and when Ringo Brown (Sam Clark) steals an exam paper, his older brother Frazer Yeats (Ben Lawson), convinces Andrew to give him a one-week suspension. Andrew is part of the interview panel when Daniel Fitzgerald (Brett Tucker) and Libby Kennedy (Kym Valentine) apply to become head of senior school. Dan gives a strong interview, but Libby arrives late and leaves her notes at home. When Dan is given the job, he steps down and leaves it to Andrew to offer Libby the job instead. Andrew is invited to Libby and Dan's engagement party and he meets Elle Robinson (Pippa Black). He offers her a lift home and they share a kiss in the General Store. Elle pulls away, apologising for leading him on. A pregnant Bridget Parker (Eloise Mignon) pushes over Justin Hunter (Chris Toohey) and Andrew decides to expel her. Andrew claims that it is a new school policy to have zero tolerance on violence. Miranda Parker (Nikki Coghill) tips a bin over his head. Bridget's story then appears on the front page of the newspaper and Andrew asks for an article of his own. Susan Kennedy (Jackie Woodburne) is forced to write it and Libby mentions that Andrew has made up the new policy. A protest begins at the school and Andrew tries to sort things out. Rebecca Napier handcuffs herself to the banisters and Andrew ends up attached to the other end. He agrees to speak to Bridget and Rebecca removes the handcuffs.

Andrew turns up at Charlie's bar wearing his Army Reserves uniform and is mistaken for a stripper. Rebecca tells him that he is far too uptight to do anything like that and begins undoing his shirt. She thanks him for being a good sport and she suggests that he should call her. They arrange a date, which goes well. They then begin a relationship. Rebecca's ex, Paul, becomes jealous and starts plotting to keep the couple apart. Paul keeps Andrew talking during a meeting, and he is late to meet Rebecca. Paul goes to her house with food and drink. In the morning, Andrew arrives with flowers to apologise and finds Paul leaving Rebecca. Andrew realises that he has been set up, but he makes up with Rebecca. Andrew takes Dan's place in a rafting trip. Andrew announces a competition between the two rafts, but it ends in disaster as one of the rafts capsizes, leaving Bridget, Libby and Zeke Kinski (Matthew Werkmeister) missing. Libby and Bridget are found soon after and Paul takes the opportunity to print an article blaming Andrew for the whole situation. Andrew starts to distance himself from Rebecca and Paul continues his plan to ruin Andrew. He digs up a story about a fellow soldier dying in an accident when Andrew was in the Army. Paul then blackmails Rebecca into ending her relationship with Andrew. A few weeks later, Andrew meets Rebecca and his feelings for her come back. Cassandra Freedman gets in touch with him and talks him into speaking to Rebecca. Andrew goes to Ramsay Street with flowers and he tells her that he is not giving up. After a romantic meal, Rebecca is stunned when Andrew proposes. She accepts and Andrew asks her to move in with him, but she is reluctant to give him an answer. When Andrew overhears Rebecca defending Paul, he becomes concerned. He asks her if she still loves Paul. Rebecca removes her engagement ring and hands it back to Andrew. He leaves and decides to take a transfer to a different school.

Matt Freedman

Matt Freedman, played by

When Elle Robinson (Pippa Black) and Susan Kennedy (Jackie Woodburne) are kidnapped by Pete Ferguson (Kristin Holland), Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis) goes to the hospital to get Pete's address. Unfortunately Paul, along with an unwilling Rebecca Napier (Jane Hall), break into an office and are caught by Jodie Smith (Mary Annegeline), who contacts the police. Sergeant Matt Freedman arrives and is ready to arrest the pair, but Rebecca explains the situation and after a few hours, Pete is caught. A few days later, Matt is almost forced to arrest Rebecca again after she brawls with Jodie at a football game. He spots his daughter Donna (Margot Robbie) in the crowd and she runs off. Matt catches up with her at Charlie's bar and pulls her off of her boyfriend Ringo Brown (Sam Clark). Matt talks to Rebecca and explains that Donna got her looks and her temperament from her mother. Donna steals Matt's keys and takes Ringo for a joyride in his police car. They stop and climb into the back seat, but their night is interrupted by Matt who tracks them down. He pulls Ringo out of the side and forces him to walk home in his underwear. Donna is embarrassed and she goes to see Ringo to apologise. She explains that her father treats her badly because she reminds him of his ex-wife, who cheated on him. As they talk, Matt arrives and takes Donna home, telling her not to see Ringo again.

The next day, Donna cannot get Matt to talk to her, so she steals his car again. Donna hits something and she finds a dog lying in the road. She calls Ringo and they take the car to

Simone Page, played by Laura Hill, made her first screen appearance on 19 September 2008.[33] Simone is a Police Constable at Erinsborough Police Station.

After she accidentally runs over

Kyle Canning, played by

Greg Michaels, played by Nick Farnell, made his first appearance on 11 December 2008. He was introduced as a love interest for Stephanie Scully (Carla Bonner).^[42] Jackie Brygel of TV Week said Steph's courage at posting on a dating website paid off when she met "tall, soft-spoken" Greg.^[42] Following a successful first date, Steph thinks she has found "the man of her dreams" and they continue their romance in the new year.^[42] Bonner explained "She hooks up with him and it feels great for Steph, especially as she's been so lonely. She has strong chemistry with Greg, and things are fantastic between them at first."^[42] However, Greg is married to someone Steph knows and she is devastated when the truth emerges. Bonner said Greg is "very persistent and there are lots of confrontations ahead. Things will get very interesting because the two of them have developed a real bond. It's difficult because there are serious feelings involved, but the last thing Steph wants to be is a home wrecker, and hopefully the viewers will realise that."^[42]

Stephanie Scully decides to submit a profile to an internet dating site and she puts up a photo of herself all done up. She receives a lot of offers and decides to go along to her first date in her usual clothes. Her date, Greg, is happy to see her, but Steph believes that he was hoping for the girl in the photo. Steph is shocked when Greg explains that they had met before at

Steph and Greg attempt to patch things up at Steph workplace. Her son is involved in an accident and Veronica treats him at the hospital. Steph and Greg go outside and kiss, but they are caught by Veronica. Veroninca freezes her and Greg's bank account and is forced to spend the night on Steph's sofa. Veronica realises Greg has chosen Steph and she apologises for freezing their bank account. She then begs him to come back to her, but he turns her down. Greg tells Steph that he has been offered a job in Darwin. Needing the money, Greg is keen to accept and asks Steph to join him. However, she tells him that she belongs in Erinsborough, so they agree to keep the relationship going. A few months later, Greg returns and tells Steph that he wants them to have children together. Greg grows jealous when he finds out that Steph dated

Simon Freedman, played by Mauricio Merino Jr, made his first screen appearance on 12 December 2008. Earlier that year, teen magazine, Dolly, held a competition for a chance to win a three-month contract with Neighbours.^[43] Merino and Chelsea Jones were picked from thousands of entries to star as Donna Freedman's (Margot Robbie) younger siblings.^[44][45] They were both introduced at the end of the year. It was announced that the siblings would be "Donna's worst nightmare" and they were described as being "cheeky" and "pesky".^[43][46] Robbie said she was looking forward to the arrival of Donna's siblings and developing her character further with their introductions.^[46] Merino described his character as "a very mysterious and quiet young boy, who's been through a lot in his young teen years".^[47] Simon is protective of his sisters, especially Donna.^[47] Simon escapes his problems by listening to his iPod. He finds it hard to trust other people.^[47]

Simon and Tegan arrive in Erinsborough and go to Harold's Store, but when Tegan is rude to Elle Robinson (Pippa Black), they are thrown out. Simon is embarrassed by his sister's behaviour. They go to Elle's house later that day and explain that they are Donna's siblings. Donna was away on a school trip, but Simon and Tegan insist that they told Donna they were coming. Elle allows them to stay with her. When Donna returns, she is angry to find her brother and sister there. Donna tries to reconnect with Simon and Tegan, but Simon gets frustrated with the situation and asks Tegan why they were there. Donna takes them to a party across the street and Simon struggles to fit in. He decides to leave, but Donna's boyfriend Ringo Brown (Sam Clark) catches him and threatens him. Donna sees them fighting and is upset when she realises Simon is going. Simon confronts her about why their parents split up and claims that Donna told their dad about their mum's affairs. Ringo splits up with Donna, but Simon explains to him that he is the first guy Donna was changing for. Ringo then goes to see Donna and they get back together.

Donna, Simon and Tegan's mother, Cassandra (Tottie Goldsmith) arrives and Simon and Tegan move in with her. Simon tries to defend his mum when Donna says that she only came to town to get Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis). However, he realises that Donna is right and Tegan had been keeping her mum updated on the people of Erinsborough. Simon tries to stop Paul from going on a date with Cassandra and he super glues the doors shut, cuts the phone lines, and throws Paul's mobile phone battery over a fence. Simon gets a screwdriver glued to his hand and Paul helps him. They talk and Simon admits that he did not want his mother being walked all over by another man. Paul respects Simon and tells him that they are similar. Simon stands up for Tegan when she gets teased by Kyle Canning (Chris Milligan). Simon encourages Tegan to stand up to their mother. Simon steals an iPod from Harold's Store and he is forced to hand it to Paul. Simon tells him that wanted some attention. When Cassandra starts behaving badly again, Simon and Tegan realise that they have to get away from her. Simon decides that the best place they can go to was their nan's. Elle finds them at the bus stop and she takes them back to say goodbye to Donna, before driving them to their nan's.

Tegan Freedman

Tegan Freedman, played by Chelsea Jones, made her first appearance on 12 December 2008. Earlier that year, teen magazine, Dolly, held a competition for a chance to win a three-month contract with Neighbours.^[43] Merino and Chelsea Jones were picked from thousands of entries to star as Donna Freedman's (Margot Robbie) younger siblings.^[44][45] They were both introduced at the end of the year. It was announced that the siblings would be "Donna's worst nightmare" and they were described as being "cheeky" and "pesky".^[43][46] Robbie said she was looking forward to the arrival of Donna's siblings and developing her character further with their introductions.^[46]

Simon and Tegan arrive in Erinsborough and go to Harold's Store where Tegan is rude to Elle Robinson (Pippa Black). Elle throws them out, but they turn up on her doorstep later that day. They explain that they are Donna's siblings. Donna was away on a school trip, but Simon and Tegan insist that they told Donna they were coming and Elle allows them to stay with her. When Donna returns, she is angry to find her brother and sister there, but tries to reconnect with them. Tegan tells Simon that they have to say in Ramsay Street as their mum had sent them. Tegan then tells Donna that their mother, Cassandra (Tottie Goldsmith), has a new boyfriend and they had to get away because there was no lock on the bathroom door. Donna hugs her sister and introduces her to her boyfriend Ringo Brown (Sam Clark). She takes the siblings to a party being thrown for Callum Jones (Morgan Baker). Callum tells Tegan that he has amblyopia, leading her to believe that it is a life-threatening illness. She is embarrassed when she finds out that it means Callum has a lazy eye. Simon tries to leave, but Tegan reminds him that they have to be there. When Donna and Ringo split up, a jealous Tegan speaks to both of them and encourages them to move on. Simon goes to see Ringo and he and Donna get back together, which annoys Tegan. Feeling like she is not wanted by Donna, Tegan lashes out. Donna stages a pretend chat show, so the siblings can get to know each other better.

Cassandra arrives and Simon and Tegan move in with her. Tegan admits that their mother is only in Ramsay Street to get Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis). Tegan helps Cassandra steal some dresses from Harold's Store, so she can get an invite to Libby Kennedy (Kym Valentine) and Daniel Fitzgerald's (Brett Tucker) wedding. Tegan provides a distraction and Cassandra takes the dresses from the back of the store. Cassandra shortens Tegan's school uniform, telling her it would attract attention from the boys. However, it gets her bullied by Kyle Canning (Chris Milligan). Tegan throws her uniform in the bin, but Cassandra shortens Tegan's new uniform. Tegan stands up to Kyle, before turning on her mother. Tegan turns to Bridget Parker (Eloise Mignon) for advice and Cassandra is shocked to see Tegan wearing jeans and a T-shirt. When Cassandra starts behaving badly again, trying to get revenge on Rebecca Napier (Jane Hall). Cassandra tries to get Tegan to pick up an alcoholic drink from the bar, so she can sue Rebecca for serving a minor. Tegan has second thoughts about getting involved and the siblings realise that they have to get away from her. Simon decides that they can go to their nan's and Elle finds them at the bus stop. She takes them back to say goodbye to Donna, before driving them to their nan's.

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