Life is about to get even tougher for Ari this week when his health takes a grave turn. Against the odds in their fight to be together, Mia is still determined and proposes they get married on the spot!
But is time on their side?
In a dramatic week on Home And Away, Mia (Anna Samson) receives a disturbing call from prison. Ari (Rob Kipa-Williams) has been rushed to hospital with stabbing pains in his abdomen. When Mia arrives, Ari is writhing in agony. Local doctor Logan (Harley Bonner) suspects he may have appendicitis. Mia can’t believe it – they can’t catch a break.
Dressed in a gorgeous lace wedding gown and holding a bouquet of flowers, Mia asks Ari to marry her today.
(Image: Seven)“No one wants to accept that he’s going to prison,” Rob tells TV WEEK of the heartache the family have endured. “Ari regrets not marrying Mia.”
In recent episodes, Ari has been waiting out his sentencing hearing. Despite pleas from Nikau (Kawakawa Fox-Reo), he refuses to reveal the truth. Chloe (Sam Barrett) killed her violent father in self-defense of her mother Mia (Anna Samson).
Now, Ari, who selflessly confessed to the crime, faces life in prison. Tane (Ethan Browne) has stepped up in his absence as the leader of the family.
“Ari can’t stand the thought of Mia and Chloe going to prison for this tragic accident and in the end, can’t figure out a way where it ends well for his love and his Stepdaughter,” Rob explains.
“Ultimately, he decides to take the fall because he knows he can handle it.”
The proposal is moving and bittersweet in light of recent events.
(Image: Seven)At the hospital, time hasn’t aided Ari’s recovery. Instead his condition is getting worse. Logan fears his initial consult hasn’t shown the full picture and runs more tests to find the cause of his pain.
Watching on, Mia begins to panic. Logan tries to reassure her everything is okay, but his face tells a different story.
Logan disappears to check on Ari’s test results, leaving Mia to soak up time with her fiancé. Alone, Logan examines the scans and discovers something far more sinister than he anticipated.
What’s going on?
Logan explains to Ari and Mia that further tests are needed to get answers, but Mia can sense he’s holding back. Not wanting to waste any time, she suggests a wild idea to Chloe. She wants to marry Ari now before it’s too late, before anything else can come between then.
The following day, Tane and Nikau arrive at the hospital with a suit for Ari. Bemused and confused, he dresses for a “family photo” – until Mia walks in. Dressed in a gorgeous lace wedding gown and holding a bouquet of flowers, she asks Ari to marry her today.
The proposal is moving and bittersweet in light of recent events. Dr Logan watches on nearby, conflicted between the emotive moment and Ari’s grave health. But Ari has only eyes for Anna as he tearfully accepts her offer.
Will the lovebirds finally get their happy ever after? Or is there more heartache to come?
