‘Home and Away’ spoilers for Dec. 12: Despite being free, the Morgans deal with another set of nightmares; Nate struggles to accept the lies

It’s going to be one massive day at Summer Bay as “Home and Away” kicks off the week. On Monday, the Lee family, formerly known as the Morgan clan, finds out that their freedom comes with a big cost. When their secret gets out, their neighbours don’t welcome the news warmly, and a witch hunt comes to surface.

Among those mostly affected is Nate Cooper (Kyle Pryor), who is shattered after learning the truth about Tori, or Tessa Lee (Penny McNamee), in real life. The upcoming episode also features other “Home and Away” characters Jack Lee (James Stewart), Bart Lee (Jackson Heywood), Michael Lee (Orpheus Pledger) and Phoebe Nicholson (Isabella Giovinazzo).

“Home and Away” stars Leah Patterson-Baker (Ada Nicodemou), Zac Macguire (Charlie Clausen), Katarina Chapman (Pia Miller), Martin “Ash” Ashford (George Mason), Billie Ashford (Tessa De Josselin), VJ Patterson (Matthew Little), Matt Page (Alec Snow), Evelyn “Evie” MacGuire (Philippa Northeast), Hunter King (Scott Lee), Olivia Richards (Raechelle Banno), Alf Stewart (Ray Meagher), Roo Stewart (Georgie Parker), Irene Roberts (Lynne McGranger), Marilyn Chambers (Emily Symons) and John Palmer (Shane Withington).

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Back to the Bay reports that on Monday, Summer Bay residents finally discover the truth about the Morgan family. Meanwhile, Nate can’t wrap his head around Tori’s lies. In addition to his family’s issues, Brody has to contend with the vandalism incident at Salt.

Seven Network posted a sneak peek of the upcoming episodes on its official website. In the trailer, some Summer Bay folks claim that the Morgans are dodgy and that the newbies should all be “chucked out of town.” Meanwhile, the family in question arrives at Salt and are shocked to see the whole place trashed. Elsewhere, Tessa is struggling to convince Nate why she wasn’t truthful from the beginning. “I would not be in another relationship where there’s no trust,” Nate says and Tessa insists that he can trust her.

Also, Jack runs to Phoebe after seeing his daughter for the first time in seven years. “After the trial, I thought everything would just fall right into place,” Jack said.

“Home and Away” recap

Last week, the Morgans celebrated their freedom, after the trial went to their favour. They were happy that they don’t have to lie anymore and that they don’t have to hide their real identities. Later, Phoebe came over to congratulate them and their new beginnings. Amid their celebration, Jack appeared pensive. When Bart went over to talk to him, Jack revealed that he’s worried Phoebe won’t take him back – he dumped too many complications on her.

The next day, Jack told Tessa the truth – that Ranae threatened him, saying it’s not over yet and that he’s a dead man. Tessa assured him that things would be okay and that he needs to start thinking about the future. Like Bart, Tessa said Jack and Phoebe could finally give their relationship a shot.

Later, he drove off and went to see a woman who appeared to be the mother of his child. He said he wanted to see Eva, but the woman refused. Jack explained what happened, including being put under witness protection programme, but she refused to believe him and said his daughter doesn’t need him. Shortly after, before leaving the area, a young girl approached him and said he forgot his hat. It turned out to be his daughter, and Jack couldn’t help but feel emotional.

Meanwhile, Tessa asked Nate to meet up later so she can explain everything. However, the local paper published the story about the drug syndicate trial, and he learned about the story before Tessa could tell him the truth. Nate went over to the Morgans’ house and showed her the paper.

Find out what happens next on “Home and Away,” which airs Monday to Thursday at 7pm on Seven Network in Australia. In the UK, “Home and Away” airs during weekdays at 1.15pm and 6pm on Channel 5.