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Obviously everyone watched the show during different periods, I'm just curious which relationships are everyone favourite and why they love each one. My top 5 in No Particular Order Cash & Jasmine, they both had silmar upbringing and were so supportive of each other through the good and bad times. Cash was the first person since Robbo that Jasmine fully trusted to build a relationship with and he made sure she knew he would never leave her. Gutted with how it ended they were perfect together. Pippa & Tom, the original parents of the bay. The older relationship that I love most I hope I find someone who loves me as much as they did each other. They clearly meant everything to each other, she always mentioned him whenever she returned to Summer Bay and Tom wanting Sally to tell Pippa he was waiting for her proven that he would always be there for her. Sally& Flynn. My favourite relationship ever, soulmates, they belonged together. No one ever came close to Flynn for Sally that was clear when she couldn't marry Brad because she didn't want to marry anyone besides Flynn. Flynn cared for her so much, stood by her through so much and I was devastated that they got torn apart so soon. Mackenzie & Logan. Okay maybe they didn't last as long as Mackenzie's other ships but I enjoyed them way more. I wish they were endgame instead of her and Levi. Leah & Miles. The only time I really loved Leah was when she was with Miles. Miles bought out the best in Leah and they had gone through silmar things in life so they understood each other.

There's three that come to mind straight away. Irene and Paris, there age gap relationship was so enjoyable to me, the older woman/younger man and it was so clear they cared about each other, if only they got a happy ending. Should of bought Paris back for her exit. Kit and Kim, Kit wasn't ever really a main particularly throughout the times she's was with Kim. I'm so happy they ended up together, they were always meant to be. Sophie and David, I know people hate them but at least he respected her and cared for her unlike Blake

Didn't like Pippa and Ian that much or Karen and Rev

So far I can't warm to Jo, something about her doesn't sit right with me and haven't since she arrived, whether it's how mean she was to Tane at the start or makes things about herself not overly caring about Lacey feelings I don't know but I never hated a character as much since their arrival them I do Jo.

I really love Sonny, even before I met Ryan Bown who plays him. Sonny is a breath of fresh air and different them the rest of the main cast

Does anyone know why Paris was never bought back as a main in 2003 instead of just the short stint?

I never understood why Seb and Jade didn't leave together when it was one episode apart and when it was clear how in love they were, made no sense to me that they left separately, okay he might of wanted to protect her but still.

Honestly Leah was so much fun back them. Your right Ada and Ryan had incredible chemistry, the only other person who Leah dated that Ada had chemistry with was Josh who played Miles. Honestly Leah became so uptight after Miles left tbh

Firstly I would love to thank @adam436 for giving me the idea to start this thread and the next one I'm about to, after his on the 2000 season. 2005 was a big year as we had so many things happen but particularly because it was the final year for two longer terms characters in Hayley and Flynn who had both been on the show for a bigger period them most at that point. As well as losing Hayley at the end of the year we also lost Jesse who had been on and off the show for a number of years, as well as Scott , Josie and Henry who were more forgettable in my opinion and of course Kane and Kirsty. Iconic storylines/moments: Flynn cancer which was heartbreaking to watch, particularly as him and Sally were soulmates and getting torn apart but also because it broke Ric and Cassie to and their newfound family was about to be torn apart. Alf's 60th/ Chloe accident/ Jesse final exit. This all tied into one. It was great seeing the likes of Don, Pippa and Lance again just to name a few for Alf's birthday but them Chloe coming back and dying was heartbreaking but what was worse was finding out Jesse was responsible and saying goodbye to him one final time. Sally and Flynn finally becoming foster parents, sure they already had baby Pippa but now they were following in the footsteps of Pippa and Tom and become foster parents to Cassie and Ric The Summer Bay Stalker which was obviously a storyline that had allot of people wondering who it was and what would happen next, unlike these days the storyline left people at the edge of their seats wondering who it was and them for it to be Zoe someone who I wasn't excepting, like that reveal shocked me. Hayley/Scott/Kim love triangle and baby revealed, hated this storyline but was big at the time, it was like it never ended. Forgettable storylines/low points: Cassie abuse with her uncle, not much came from that after her nan died she just moved in with Sally/Flynn and forgot about it, like it wasn't even mentioned when Macca abused her a year later. Barry Hyde killing his wife, this was such a pointless storyline and he was a pointless character like why was he even in the show. Dan Gambling, honestly what was the point just to have it so him and Leah would spilt up but obviously get back together later. Josie the whole Josie character was pointless it like she was written just to try to get Tasha away from the bay and in the long haul to hurt Jesse, also the whole Marc thing was pointless to me.

I recently watched 2000 for the first time and it was such a good year because of so many early years returns which I loved, particularly Martin and Floss who had both left 10/11 years earlier. Also as people seemed to forget to mention it was the start of the Hayley/Noah relationships which was one of the best in the history of Home and Away, if I'm honest it's one of the more iconic relationships in the show history. I also really enjoyed watching the relationship between Vinnie and Leah develop and Sally reuniting with many of her family.

same tbh, i feel like allot of us would be. Thoughts @Dan F

they are, thank you for your ongoing support. So glad your enjoying this fic

Chapter 10 Sally Fletcher stepped into the Diner, the familiar scent of coffee and freshly toasted bread filling the air. The morning crowd was already settling in—familiar faces chatting over their breakfasts, the low hum of conversation mixing with the clinking of cutlery. She wasn’t in the mood for company, but the thought of sitting alone didn’t feel much better. She glanced around, searching for an empty table, when her eyes landed on Flynn Saunders. He was sitting by the window, coffee in one hand, a book open on the table beside his half-eaten breakfast. As if sensing her presence, he looked up and offered her a warm smile. “Sally,” he greeted, setting his coffee down. “Join me?” She hesitated, shifting her weight slightly. She wasn’t sure she wanted to. But she also wasn’t sure she wanted to be by herself. “Uh… yeah, alright,” she said casually, moving toward his table. “Just for a bit.” Flynn smiled, nudging his book aside to make space as she sat down. Before she could say anything else, Leah approached, pen in hand. “Morning, Sal. You having the usual?” “Yeah, thanks, Leah,” Sally replied, stealing a quick glance at Flynn. Leah looked between them, her lips twitching slightly as if she wanted to say something but thought better of it. Instead, she just gave a small nod. “Alright, coming right up.” And with that, she walked away, leaving them alone. Sally exhaled, tapping her fingers lightly against the table. “So… what are you reading?” Flynn turned the book over, showing her the cover. “Something about mindfulness. Thought I’d try to practice what I preach.” Sally raised an eyebrow. “Mindfulness before nine a.m.? Bit ambitious, don’t you think?” Flynn grinned. “Maybe, but I like a challenge.” She couldn’t help but smile. Maybe this wouldn’t be so bad after all. Back at the Sutherland house, the morning light streamed through the kitchen window as Rhys poured himself a coffee after all he figured he would need one to keep him awake until Kirsty was found. He leaned against the counter, watching as Dani sat at the table, absentmindedly stirring her cereal. She hadn’t taken a bite. He sighed, setting his mug down. “How are you holding up, love?” Dani looked up, surprised by the question. “I’m fine,” she said automatically before sighing. “I mean, I’m okay. I’m just worried about Jade.” Rhys nodded, pulling out the chair across from her and sitting down. “I get that. She’s been through a lot, and so have you.” He reached across the table, giving her hand a reassuring squeeze. “I just want you to know, I’m here for you too. You’re my daughter, Dani. That means something.” A small smile tugged at Dani’s lips. “I know, Dad,” she said softly. “And I’m lucky to have you.” Rhys smiled, squeezing her hand again before letting go. “Well, I’m lucky to have you too.” Dani finally took a bite of her cereal, and for the first time that morning, the weight on her shoulders felt just a little bit lighter. Hayley and Jesse drove through the quiet streets, the sound of the tires on the road a steady hum in the background. The sun had risen higher, but the weight of the day still hung heavy in the air. They hadn’t found any trace of Nick or Kirsty yet, and the frustration was building. Hayley’s fingers gripped the door handle, her knuckles white as she stared out of the passenger window. “Nothing yet,” Jesse muttered, glancing at Hayley. His eyes softened when he saw the tension in her face. “You okay?” Hayley sighed, her shoulders slumping. She was used to holding it together, but today was harder than usual. The anniversary of her dad’s death always brought back the memories, the pain. The empty space where he should have been. “No, not really,” she admitted quietly, turning her gaze to Jesse. “It’s… hard. It’s always hard.” She looked back out the window, her voice catching in her throat. “And now Nick’s made it worse. It just makes me sick thinking he could add to that pain today.” Jesse’s grip on the steering wheel tightened, his eyes flicking between the road and Hayley. He already knew what today was. They had met up earlier that morning, and she’d mentioned it briefly, though she hadn’t wanted to talk about it too much. He’d been silently aware, letting her decide when to bring it up. He could see how much it was affecting her, the raw emotion beneath her tough exterior. He glanced at her again, his voice gentle but firm. “You don’t have to go through this alone, you know. I’m here, Hayley. Whatever you need.” She gave him a small, grateful smile, but the sadness never quite left her eyes. “I know. Thanks.” The silence between them was comfortable, but it didn’t ease the heaviness in Hayley’s chest. Another street passed, another dead end in their search for Nick and Kirsty. She sighed again, but this time it was softer. “I just want this to be over,” she murmured. “I want to stop feeling like this.” Jesse nodded, his jaw setting with determination. “We’ll find them. And we’ll get through this, together.” Hayley turned to him, her eyes filled with a mix of hope and doubt. She didn’t have all the answers, but with Jesse by her side, she felt like maybe, just maybe, she wouldn’t have to carry the weight of the day alone. “Together,” she repeated softly, her voice stronger than it had been in a long time. Jesse offered a quiet smile, and they continued driving, the road ahead uncertain, but not quite so lonely anymore.

I disagree, don't get me wrong they are better then her and Ben, but her and Matt should of ended up together.

Okay so was rewatching some 1998/1999 episodes and got to say, i don't get why they didn't just write Chloe and Lachie out a year earlier in 1998, the whole Chloe and James arc was simply pointless.