Neighbours Spoilers: Amy Williams is crushed by Jimmy's big decision

Amy is left reeling when her teenage son Jimmy decides he wants to leave Erinsborough and move to New York with his dad Liam

Amy's ex-husband, Liam came back to Erinsborough to make amends for the past and get to know his teenage son, Jimmy, better.

But Liam's extended stay is jeopardising his business and when Paul discovers Liam could be turning down a big business opportunity in New York, he decides to tell daughter Amy what's going on.

Amy realises she needs to let Jimmy decide whether to hit the road with his dad. But she's secretly crushed when Jimmy chooses to join Liam in New York.

Meanwhile, Leo pays the price for his affair with Chloe. While Chloe gets to keep her job, poor Leo loses his position at the top and must return to Lassiter's as Terese's new intern!

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