Since they met, Theo has been enamoured by Valerie. The newcomer is spirited, independent and wild – all the things he longs to be.
But what does he, or anyone, really know about her?
“Before the Bay, Valerie had spent 8 months in a mental health clinic after a car accident resulted in her brother’s death,” Courtney tells TV WEEK.
“She is pretty deep down a road of trauma and self-loathing when she meets Leah in the clinic. Valerie decides that the best thing for her to do, is be around her newfound friend… and so she heads to Summer Bay.”
Gaining confidence from Valerie’s candour, Theo reveals he’s also struggling in his own way. He is failing his TAFE course and has lost his passion for music.
Valerie agrees to accompany him to a gig at Salt and offers him something to “help” ease his mind. Theo watches in disbelief as Valerie hands over a pill. He hesitates before eventually swallowing it.
Theo and Valerie go out on the party drug that night at Salt.
They exchange a passionate kiss as he feels fantastic. However, his ex-girlfriend Kirby (Angelina Thomson) notices his peculiar behavior and cautions him.
“There’s definitely an element of intrigue and mystery from [Kirby and others] especially when things start to get a little friendly with her and Theo,” Courtney states.
But Theo wakes up the next morning with a fresh perspective on life. He requests Valerie to get him more because he wants more.
Will he commit a grave error?
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