In a spine-chilling twist on Home and Away, Tane Parata rushes into the police station, his face white with fear. He tells Cash Newman that the dangerous criminal they once apprehended — someone believed locked away for good — has escaped from prison and is now headed for Summer Bay.

The revelation sends shockwaves through the Bay. Cash, whose own past has been haunted by near-miss escapes and vengeful foes, realises he could be the target once again. Tane’s eyes hold panic as he says: “He’s out. He’s coming for you.”

The Warning Comes Too Late

Tane explains that the evidence shows the prisoner faked a medical emergency, walked out of custody during a transfer and vanished into the night.
While the official job of tracking him fell to other departments, Tane says he found the message almost by accident — a scrap of video footage, a blocked number calling late at night, a warning text. Everything lined up to point back to Cash.

Cash’s Response: Guilt & Fear

When Cash hears the news, he freezes. Memories flood back: the case where he thought he had closure, the threats he brushed off, the clean desk in his locked office. He realises he might have underestimated how furious the prisoner can be. His voice catches as he mutters: “I thought it was over…”

The Bay Braces for Impact

Back at the Surf Club and the Diner, rumours swirl. Friends and family notice Cash jumping at his phone, checking corners, refusing to let his guard down. Tane joins the watch-team, saying he owes Cash a debt after all the times Cash helped the Parata family.

What Lies Ahead?

– A hunt for the escaped prisoner kicks off. Will Cash and Tane find him before he finds them?
– Expect a tense home invasion or ambush scene — the kind of cliffhanger the show thrives on.
– One big question: will someone from Cash’s past betray him, or will the enemy be hidden in plain sight?

Final question: Will Cash outrun his past and stay safe with Tane’s help — or is the escaped prisoner about to turn Summer Bay into a battleground?