Home and Away spoilers: Will Dean Thompson flee to Queensland?

Home and Away, Dean Thompson, Jai Simmons
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Dean Thompson is getting himself into a whole lot of trouble as he goes on the run with his young son, Jai and prepares to flee to Queensland on Home and Away!

It looks like Dean Thompson (played by Patrick O'Connor) is about to land himself in BIG trouble after driving off with his young son, Jai Simmons (River Jarvis) on Home and Away (1:15pm/6:00pm on Channel 5, see our TV Guide for full listings)

Dean has been getting increasingly frustrated with his ex, Amber Simmons (Maddy Jevic), who keeps threatening to stop letting him see Jai.

Home and Away, Amber Simmons

Will Amber call the police when she discovers Dean has done a runner with their son, Jai on Home and Away?

So in desperation, Dean has disappeared with Jai and taken him to an old hideout from his time as a River Boy.

But not wanting to be separated from his son, Dean is ready to say goodbye to Summer Bay and flee to Queensland...

Home and Away, Ziggy Astoni, Ari Parata

Ziggy tries to cover for Tane when Ari starts asking questions on Home and Away...

Meanwhile, back in the Bay, Ziggy Astoni (Sophie Dillman) isn't happy that she still has a van full of stolen goods parked at the farmhouse.

Ziggy's garage workmate, Tane Parata (Ethan Browne) says he's going to find a way to shift the stolen goods. But suddenly Ziggy can't get hold of Tane over the phone.

With Tane's older brother, Ari (Rob Kipa-Williams) asking awkward questions about his whereabouts, Ziggy tries to act cool and cover his tracks.

But knowing she is in over her head, Ziggy knows she needs some help.

WHO does Ziggy call?

Home and Away continues weekdays at 1:15pm/6:00pm on Channel 5

Simon Timblick
Writer

Simon has long been a fan of soap operas, and especially loves OVER-THE-TOP plots involving evil twins, hair-pulling catfights and natural disasters. Anyone remember the Sunset Beach earthquake/tidal wave? Or when Krystle Carrington got locked in the attic and replaced by look-a-like Rita in Dynasty?!

Simon has written for a variety of TV and childrens’ magazines/websites including Inside Soap, Nickelodeon, What’s On TV, Radio Times, Metro, Girl Talk, Disney Girl, Toxic! and Digital Spy. He has reported LIVE from the red carpet at The British Soap Awards interviewing glammed-up stars from soapland, and hosted a Facebook LIVE session for Metro with Home and Away legend Ray Meagher (Alf "Stone the flamin' crows!" Stewart) to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Aussie soap.

Simon is also co-author of The Treasures Of Coronation Street (Carlton Books)

And the writer and director of (very!) low budget fright flick, Midsummer Night's EVIL and the sequel webisodes series, The Hatchet Woods HORROR.