Xander Delaney (played by Luke Van Os) has survived after an attack by thugs on Home and Away (1:45pm - see our TV Guide for listings).
However, the paramedic is far from recovered...
On today's episode of the Aussie soap, Xander struggles to handle the horrible news that his ambulance partner, Jamie, died at the scene of the ambush.
Xander is crushed.
He may be alive but Jamie is not...
Xander's policewoman sister, Rose (Kirsty Marillier), keeps an anxious vigil at his hospital bed.
But as Xander is haunted by traumatic dreams, it looks like he has a LOT of healing to do, both physical and psychological...
Meanwhile, Rose is trying to put her bust-up with boyfriend, Mali Hudson (Kyle Shilling), aside for the sake of Xander.
But it's clear their relationship is in BIG trouble.
Mali didn't approve of Rose's mission to track down the thugs, while her brother remained in a critical state in hospital.
However, Rose is not about to let Mali judge her for doing her job.
Irene Roberts (Lynne McGranger) reckons the couple need to talk through their problems.
Unfortunately the peace talks between Rose and Mali don't go so well...
Justin Morgan (James Stewart) seems convinced he will be sent to prison for attacking the innocent man he thought acted inappropriately with his teenage daughter, Ava.
Garage boss Justin starts getting his affairs in order.
Theo Poulos (Matt Evans) is thinks Justin is jumping the gun.
But he remains convinced that his days of freedom are numbered...
Home and Away continues weekdays at 1:45pm on Channel 5
Switch over for FIRST LOOK episodes at 6:30pm on 5STAR
The series is also available to stream on My5
