Home and Away spoilers: Dean reveals truth about Jai

Home and Away, Dean Thompson, Karen Thompson

Dean Thompson finally tells his mum Karen the truth about his son Jai on Home and Away... (Image credit: Endemol Shine)

Dean Thompson (played by Patrick O'Connor) has been keeping a BIG secret from his mum, Karen (Georgia Adamson) on Home and Away (1:15pm - see our TV Guide for listings).

Since Karen was last in Summer Bay, Dean has discovered he is a dad to young son, Jai Simmons.

Dean and his girlfriend, Ziggy Astoni (Sophie Dillman) have been trying to hide Jai's belongings away at the farmhouse.

Dean wants to wait until the time is right to tell Karen the truth.

Right now, his mum is involved in a whole lot of drama.

She is on the run from a man called Brett, who recently proposed to her.

Dean isn't quite sure why Karen has gone into hiding from a man who is clearly in love with her.

He reckons there is more to the story than Karen is letting on.

But before Dean can find out more, Karen accidentally stumbles upon a photo of Jai, that has fallen on the floor at the farmhouse...

Karen immediately has questions.

How will Karen react when she discovers she has a long-lost grandson?

Home and Away spoilers, Alf Stewart — Alf attempts to apologise to Justin on Home and Away (Image credit: Endemol Shine)

Alf Stewart (Ray Meagher) is in the bad books with both his wife, Martha (Belinda Giblin) and his daughter, Roo (Georgie Parker) for causing a fallout between the Stewart family and Justin Morgan (James Stewart).

Alf attempts to make peace with Justin after clashing with him over the antics of troublesome Theo Poulos (Matt Evans).

However, when Justin discovers that Alf has no intention of dropping his pursuit of criminal charges against Theo, he realises the apology is just for show.

Alf really wants to get back on side with Martha and Roo.

To Alf's astonishment, Justin walks away and their conflict remains unresolved...

Home and Away spoilers, Justin Morgan, Theo Poulos — Justin refuses to accept Alf's apology on Home and Away! (Image credit: Endemol Shine)

Jasmine Delaney (Sam Frost) is feeling very awkward about friends, Irene Roberts (Lynne McGranger) and Felicity Newman (Jacqui Purvis) trying to make a fuss about her birthday.

Jasmine's boyfriend, Cash Newman (Nicholas Cartwright) tries to dial things down by arranging a romantic candlelit dinner on the pier for them.

But Cash's romantic surprise sends Jasmine into a downward spiral and she storms off!

WHAT is going on with Jasmine?

Will she confide in Cash and reveal the real reason she doesn't want to celebrate her birthday?

Home and Away spoilers, Jasmine Delaney, Cash Newman — Cash's romantic surprise for Jasmine doesn't quite go as planned on Home and Away... (Image credit: Endemol Shine)

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

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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.