Episode 5207

Episode Title: The Naked Truce
Episode Number: 5207
Australian air date: Tuesday 8th May 2007
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Writer: Michael O'Rourke
Director: Tony Osicka
Quotes: None.
Guests: Mary Casey (Rowena Wallace), Tom Scully (Andrew Larkins), Simon Burns (Sam Lee).

  

Steph gets a surprise as Toadie wanders into the living of number 32 completely naked as she talks to Lolly at the door. Steph had been about to invite Lolly in but she quickly reverses this as she spots Toadie out of the corner of her eye. After turning Lolly away, Steph approaches Toadie with a cautious grin on her face. Toadie is completely comfortable and informs her that he often wanders around home with nothing on. Steph accepts this but suggests that he might give her some warning before hand so awkward situations, such as inviting guest in as Toadie is striding around in the buff, don’t occur. Steph’s words play on Toadies mind and he suggests later that he concern is due to her prudish nature. He suggests she gives nudity a try and invites her to go home and spend half an hour with nothing on. Steph scoffs at this at first however Toadie’s gentle goading see her agree. Once back in number 32 Steph gets as far as wandering around in a bath robe. She begins to loosen the robe as her phone rings and she answers and finds Toadie on the other end. She pretends that she has done the deed but is caught in her lie as Toadie appears through the front door of the house. Steph attempts to explain why she held back however she drops her robe after a few moments and agrees that being naked does feel liberating.

Karl grows increasingly concerned as Susan remains out of contact after informing him that she will be visiting Lyn after problems between her and Karl boil over. Karl leaves messages on Susan’s voicemail and his fears are realised as he mentions Lyn to Steph who tells him that her mother is in Los Angeles visiting Jack showing that Susan lied about where she was going. Things worsen as Karl learns that Tom is also missing from work and Karl spots him at the Lassiter reception desk ordering wine and not to be disturbed. Karl puts the pieces together and marches up to Tom’s room and bangs on the door. He barges in as Tom answers and looks around for Susan who he believes is with Tom. Tom seizes on Karl’s insecurity informs him that it shows that Susan is too good for Karl. Tom continues to push Karl and Karl moves to punch him. Tom encourages him to do so pointing out it will only cause further problems for Karl’s relationship Susan.

Pepper manages to escape captivity after being locked in the bedroom of the Casey house with Mary as the fire she and Kevin started grows bigger. Mary holds the key to the door which locked as Kevin stumbled out and Pepper is forced to plead with Mary to hand it over. In the end Pepper lies and perpetuates Mary’s fantasy of a Steiger-Casey family to get the key. She pulls open the door frantically and pulls Mary out to safety. A while later, Mary is taken away in a police car. Kevin has been rushed to hospital and Pepper is left exchanging words with Mary. Pepper underlines the fact that she and Kevin had been pretending to be a couple so they could escape. The words sink in and Mary warns Pepper that she will make her pay for the deception. Pepper is left to return home. She is haunted by her ordeal when she is left alone however she chooses not to talk to anyone about her captivity and instead tells them that she took a short break to clear her head.