Home and Away spoilers. This week on Home and Away in Australia, as Brax learns whether he’ll walk free has 10 years ago, Brax returned to Summer Bay to reunite with Ricky and baby Casey.
Having been cleared of killing Dean Sanderson, the real killer, Sam Kennedy had come forward and Brax was in theory a free man.
The only problem Brax had escaped from custody and was on the run when Sam confessed.
He never handed himself in, so never faced the consequences of his escape.
Thus, he, Ricky and Casey have spent the last decade hiding away in a cattle ranch in Western Australia, fearful that one day the law would catch up with them.
Last month, that’s exactly what happened after their plan to hide Tane away on their ranch backfired as Cash and Joe turned up looking for him.
Thankfully for Brax, Cash had no interest in him or his family, but Tane’s decision to return to Summer Bay and face the drug charges Carry had framed him for stuck a chord with Brax.
He asked Ricky how she’d feel about them returning to Summer Bay so he could attempt to clear his own name once and for all.
The move comes with huge risks after Cash confirmed that there was still a warrant out for Brax’s arrest.
Handing himself in could see him locked up all over again.
Nevertheless, the trio returned New South Wales and last week we saw Brax, Ricky and a now all grown up Casey taking in the sights of Summer Bay for the first time in a decade. This week, the moment of truth arrives.
John has already been sniffing around, having spotted what he believes to be squatters living at Tane’s place, which is unfortunately located right next door to John’s own house and with the walls closing in.
Brax decides that now is the time to face the music as Cash waits outside ready to escort him to the station. Brax prepares to leave number 59 and says what could be one last goodbye to Ricky and Casey.
“Are you in trouble?” Casey asks as Brax is forced to explain to his son that he’s taking a little trip to the police station.
“Are you going to be home for dinner, Dad?” Casey nervously asks as the trio head down the path where Cash is waiting.
“I’ll be home when I can.” Mate is the only reassurance that Brax can offer.
After giving Ricky a hug and telling her that he loves her, he takes a big breath before getting into the back of Cash’s car.
The event comes much to the surprise of John, who is stunned into silence as he spots the former River Boy leader back on his street.
He soon realizes that the kid who helped Remi to his feet last week is the same little boy who used to live across the road.
As Brax prepares to face the music, will he be able to clear his name once and for all?
In Tuesday’s episode, Brax awaits his fate, while on Thursday, Brax gets into a brawl, whether that’s in prison or back in Summer Bay remains to be seen.
Next Monday, Brax takes a trip down memory lane. While that sounds like he could be safely back in the Bay and exploring old haunts, Brax is equally familiar with the local jail and could be taking in the familiar surroundings of a prison cell.
