‘Home and Away’ spoilers for Dec. 14: Garage fire is ruled as arson; Mason and Hunter fight over Olivia

Tension fills Summer Bay as intense confrontations and shocking discoveries come into play on the next episode of “Home and Away.” On Wednesday, Martin “Ash” Ashford (George Mason) finds out that someone deliberately started the fire at the garage. He suspects that it may be related to the Morgans, since Justin Morgan/Jack Lee (James Stewart) also works there.

Apart from looking for the culprit, Ash is also determined to find the man who raped his sister. Billie Ashford (Tessa De Josselin) and VJ Patterson (Matthew Little) are totally against it, wanting to pretend everything’s normal, but Ash won’t stop at nothing. The upcoming episode also features other “Home and Away” characters Katarina Chapman (Pia Miller), Hunter King (Scott Lee), Olivia Richards (Raechelle Banno) and Mason Morgan/Michael Lee (Orpheus Pledger).

“Home and Away” stars Nate Cooper (Kyle Pryor), Tori Morgan/Tessa Lee (Penny McNamee), Brody Morgan/Bart Lee (Jackson Heywood), Phoebe Nicholson (Isabella Giovinazzo), Leah Patterson-Baker (Ada Nicodemou), Zac Macguire (Charlie Clausen), Evelyn “Evie” MacGuire (Philippa Northeast), Matt Page (Alec Snow), 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 Wednesday, Heath and Bianca decide to put a halt to their unhealthy behaviour for the benefit of their relationship. Ash, on the other hand, searches for Billie’s rapist. Meanwhile, Mason and Hunter get into a fight.

Seven Network posted a sneak peek of the season finale on its official website. In the trailer, Kat tells Ash that someone deliberately set the garage on fire – someone who may have a grudge. Later, Billie blows her top when Ash insists on finding her attacker. Meanwhile, when Hunter tells Mason that Olivia still has feelings for him, the two are soon involved in a scuffle. Olivia lashes out at Hunter, who says Mason is not the guy she thinks he is.

“Home and Away” recap

On Tuesday, a firetruck arrived after fire broke out at the garage. Matt embraced Evie, who completely freaked out, worried that he might hurt himself. Later, Matt noticed that Evie seemed aloof, but she assured him she’s fine. When Matt, left however, Evie broke down as she remembered the explosion that killed her twin brother.

The next day, Evie opened up to Zac about the fire, admitting that she’s not okay with what happened. She said that she feared losing Matt and it was at that point that she realised she really cares for him. She also revealed that she won’t be able to handle losing someone else. Later, Matt professed his love for Evie. Shocked, she walked out on him, leaving Matt dumbfounded. Shortly after, she returned and he apologised for saying it. Evie revealed that she’s scared of how quickly she’s falling for him. She also said that all the people she loved and those who loved her had left, and she doesn’t want him gone also. Matt assured her that he’s not going anywhere, and the two shared a kiss.

Olivia gave Hunter his ticket to the school’s formal since they’re not going together. He was completely rude, telling the formal is lame and even showing her photos of the girls he’s been hooking up with since they broke up. He even made a snide remark about Mason not being the person he said he was. When Olivia learned the truth, she went over to the Morgans and confronted Mason about it. He explained to her his and his family’s whole ordeal being under the witness protection program. This made Mason more interesting to Olivia, and she asked him to go to the formal with her.

After being teased by Matt, Hunter decided to go to the formal. At the dance, tension brewed when Hunter spotted Olivia and Mason. Hunter went over to her to compliment her and apologise for his behaviour earlier. He asked her for a dance and she accepted. Things were awkward at first, but they soon warmed up to each other again. Hunter told Olivia that if she wants to go out with Mason, he’d respect that. Speaking of Mason, he appeared and broke the ex-couple’s moment. Olivia went with Mason, leaving Hunter gutted.

Later, Evie approached Olivia and told her that Hunter still loves her. This made Olivia feel confused, which Mason noticed. When Olivia and Mason went out, Hunter followed. Mason asked him to back off and let them talk. Hunter agreed and left. Mason confronted Olivia about her feelings for Hunter. When she didn’t answer, Mason walked away.

Meanwhile, Heath told Bianca they should seek the help of a marriage counselor to help repair their relationship, and she couldn’t be more elated. However, the two got into an argument when Bianca showed up late before their appointment because he was talking to Zac about a job.

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.