Summer Bay is set for one of its most emotionally charged weeks yet as Justin Morgan reaches a devastating low point, leaving those around him terrified that he may not recover. After months of escalating pressure, guilt, and fear, Justin finally cracks — and his emotional collapse threatens to destabilise the entire Patterson-Morgan household.

The Weight of Theo’s Death — and Lacey’s Trauma

The tragedy of Theo’s death continues to cast a suffocating shadow over the Bay, with Justin struggling more than anyone to accept the horrifying reality. What began as quiet grief has spiraled into something far darker.

Sources confirm that Justin has been suffering sleepless nights, nightmares, and intrusive memories. The growing belief that he “failed to protect Theo” has now pushed him to the edge.

The situation worsens dramatically when Lacey finally reveals the truth about Wendell’s abuse and her own involvement in the events leading up to Theo’s death. While Leah reacts with compassion and heartbreak, Justin interprets Lacey’s confession as a crushing personal failure.

He becomes convinced that he could have stopped everything — that he “should have seen the signs,” “should have stepped in sooner,” and “should have kept Theo safe.”

It is this internal guilt that becomes the catalyst for the emotional collapse that follows.

A Man Losing Himself

In upcoming scenes, Justin’s behaviour becomes increasingly erratic:

• He withdraws from Leah emotionally

• He avoids conversations about the future

• He grows short-tempered and self-destructive

• And he refuses to accept any comfort or support

Leah’s desperate attempts to reach him only seem to deepen his despair. At one point, he breaks down completely, admitting:

“I can’t fix anything. I can’t save anyone. Not Theo… not Lacey… not even myself.”

Justin — once the family protector — has reached a point where he no longer believes he is capable of helping the very people who rely on him most.

Leah Sounds the Alarm

Realising Justin’s mental health is deteriorating faster than she can manage alone, Leah turns to Alf and Tane for help. But even they are shocked by the extent of Justin’s decline.

Alf worries Justin is “heading toward something dangerous,” while Tane fears the combination of grief and guilt could push him into reckless behaviour.

Their fears intensify when Justin disappears for several hours, leading Leah to believe he may be contemplating something irreversible. When he finally returns, shaken and silent, the family realises the situation is rapidly becoming an emergency.

A Breaking Marriage?

The strain threatens to tear Justin and Leah apart. While Leah desperately tries to keep their family centered, Justin becomes emotionally distant, shutting her out of every conversation.

Insiders say one upcoming scene will devastate fans: Leah breaks down after Justin refuses to speak, whispering,

“I can’t lose you too.”

But at this stage, Justin is unreachable — convinced he deserves to suffer.

A Dangerous Turning Point

The storyline is building toward a dramatic climax in which Justin is forced to confront his pain — or risk losing everything.

Producers hint that a “life-threatening incident” will finally jolt Justin into reality. Whether it involves self-harm, an accident, or a confrontation tied to Theo’s death remains under wraps, but one thing is clear:

Justin has never been this hopeless — or this vulnerable.

As Summer Bay braces for the fallout, viewers are preparing for some of the most heartbreaking performances the show has delivered in years.