Home and Away’s sad death drama intensifies in 28 spoiler pictures

Next week on Home and Away on Channel 5, David Langham’s family remain in turmoil following the revelation that he’s re-opened the case file into his late wife’s death. Jo is not impressed, seeing it as proof that David doesn’t trust her.

Elsewhere, John Palmer is left terrified during a camping trip.

Our 28-picture preview offers a sneak peek at what’s in store.

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Wednesday 22 October: John, Mali and Tane go camping together

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Mali and Tane come up with the idea for John’s benefit.

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Wednesday 22 October: John enjoys the company

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He’s been feeling lonely since Irene’s departure from Summer Bay.

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Wednesday 22 October: Mali is keeping a close eye on John

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Everyone has been worried about John since Irene left.

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Wednesday 22 October: Mali tells a spooky story by the campfire

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He recalls how he was once saved from the ‘Hairy Man’.

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Wednesday 22 October: Tane gets an idea

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He spots an opportunity to cause some mischief.

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Wednesday 22 October: John heads into the tent to sleep

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But his mind goes into overdrive following Mali’s frightening tale.

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Wednesday 22 October: John hears worrying noises outside and fears the Hairy Man is there

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In reality, Tane is playing a prank on him.

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Thursday 23 October: The camping trip continues

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Mali’s in high spirits after last night.

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Thursday 23 October: John isn’t so happy

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He’s tired and wary after the strange noises he heard.

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Thursday 23 October: Mali checks in with John

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John makes excuses about how he needs to leave for official Surf Club business.

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Thursday 23 October: The trip looks set to end earlier than planned

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John is terrified!

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Thursday 23 October: Tane keeps a poker face

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He’s amused by the impact of his antics last night.

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Thursday 23 October: Tane lets Mali in on the joke

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He reveals that he made the ‘Hairy Man’ noises to prank John.

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Thursday 23 October: Mali and Tane enjoy the private joke

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Will John ever find out?

15

Thursday 23 October: It’s a big day for David and Jo

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They’re moving into Irene’s old place.

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Thursday 23 October: David and Jo are optimistic

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It’s a new chapter for their family.

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Thursday 23 October: Jo and David take a trip down memory lane

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They bring an old growth chart to the new home with them.

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Thursday 23 October: Jo becomes overwhelmed

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She discovers that David is looking into her mother’s death again.

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Thursday 23 October: David is dismayed by Jo’s reaction

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Jo fears that David doesn’t believe her story of what happened that day.

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Thursday 23 October: Justin, Leah and Theo arrive for David and Jo’s planned barbecue

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But with tensions so high, the timing isn’t great…

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Thursday 23 October: Leah and Justin chat to David

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They sympathise over his family issues.

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Thursday 23 October: Leah tries to get to the heart of the matter

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She warmly supports David.

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Thursday 23 October: David is clearly struggling

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Can he sort things out with Jo, explaining that he was just trying to make sure nothing was missed at the time?

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Friday 24 October: David continues to open up

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His emotional day continues.

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Friday 24 October: David is in turmoil

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He explains the huge toll that the accident has taken on his family over the past few years.

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Friday 24 October: Leah and Theo continue to listen

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David clearly needs to unburden.

27

Friday 24 October: There are no easy answers to share

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It’ll take time before David, Jo and Lacey become a strong unit again.

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Friday 24 October: Leah and Theo are reminded of the importance of family

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They hug before Theo leaves.