Monday, August 26: Cash arrives for his new job

He’s now working at the Mangrove River police station. Cash’s colleague Constable Devlin warns him that the River Boys are everywhere.
Monday, August 26: Rory isn’t far away

Felicity’s new boyfriend is the latest leader of the River Boys.
Monday, August 26: Rory chats to Felicity on the phone

Felicity is still unaware that Rory is a gang member.
Monday, August 26: Dingo interrupts Rory

Rory’s friend shares some news.
Monday, August 26: Dingo confirms that the new cop has arrived

He spotted Cash turning up for work earlier.
Monday, August 26: The River Boys vandalise Cash’s car

A power struggle begins.
Monday, August 26: Cash is unhappy

The River Boys are clearly trying to intimidate him.
Monday, August 26: Dingo and Rory watch on from across the road

They make little effort to hide the fact that they were the culprits.
Monday, August 26: Cash is furious

He recognises Rory.
Monday, August 26: Rory is smug

But not for long…
Monday, August 26: Rory worries when he realises that Felicity’s brother is the new cop in town

This could be too close to home.
Monday, August 26: A new feud begins

Who’ll come out on top – Cash or Rory?
Tuesday, August 27: Leah and John turn up to see Irene

They insist that they’re taking her for dinner and won’t take no for an answer.
Tuesday, August 27: Dana broods over Xander

She has been ignoring his attempts to reconcile.
Tuesday, August 27: Xander has been bombarding Dana with messages

He wants another chance.
Tuesday, August 27: Dana confides in Irene

She’s unsure whether she can forgive Xander.
Tuesday, August 27: Dana is still hurt that Xander didn’t believe her

He repeatedly dismissed her suspicions about con artist Bronte.
Tuesday, August 27: Irene hits rock bottom

She arrives home with a bottle of whisky.
Tuesday, August 27: Irene is in despair

She’s seriously tempted to start drinking again.
Tuesday, August 27: Irene stares at a helpline number

She has been sober for years, but is now at serious risk of a relapse.
Tuesday, August 27: Irene contacts the helpline

She waits for a response.
Tuesday, August 27: Irene opens up

She explains how close she is to drinking again.
Wednesday, August 28: Irene makes a phone call

She reassures the alcohol support line that, while it was a tough night, she didn’t drink.
Wednesday, August 28: John comes to see Irene

He’s concerned as she didn’t turn up for work.
Wednesday, August 28: Irene dismisses John

She insists that she slept in and it’s no big deal.
Wednesday, August 28: Irene gets ready for work

John insists that she should eat something first.
Wednesday, August 28: Irene gets annoyed

John’s fussing is too much for her to bear.
Wednesday, August 28: Irene ends up asking John to leave

She puts her foot down.
Wednesday, August 28: Irene faces temptation again

She pours herself a drink.
Wednesday, August 28: Irene downs the alcohol

She’s officially off the wagon.