Marilyn's Final Warning Before Shocking Collapse

A Breaking Point for Marilyn Chambers

In the upcoming episodes of Home and Away, viewers in the UK will witness a dramatic moment as Marilyn Chambers reaches her breaking point. The kind-hearted character, known for her unwavering support for friends, is pushing herself to the limit due to an overwhelming workload. Her efforts are driven by a desire to help her friend Leah Patterson through her grief over the loss of her nephew, Theo Poulos.

Marilyn's dedication is admirable, but it comes at a cost. She takes on more responsibilities at work than she can handle, believing that this is the best way to support Leah. However, Alf Stewart, who has always been a supportive figure, quickly notices that Marilyn is struggling. He suggests a more efficient approach to managing the coffee cart and the diner, aiming to reduce the pressure on Marilyn.

"Alf intervenes by suggesting a more streamlined approach to serving the Summer Bay locals," a source reveals. "He suggests that the customers lined up at the coffee cart should head to the Diner for their orders instead, meaning there's only one location to handle."

Despite this change, Marilyn remains exhausted. This is evident when she accidentally delivers the wrong order to Bree Cameron, leaving her baffled.

A Hidden Struggle

The following day, Leah checks in with Marilyn, who insists everything is going well. Leah warns her not to overdo it, and Alf agrees, but Marilyn seems determined to continue helping her friend, even if it means sacrificing her own health.

Alf’s concerns grow when he notices Marilyn working all day without a break. He even threatens to call Leah to intervene, but Marilyn begs him not to. Her determination to support Leah blinds her to her own needs.

Marilyn's breaking point comes late in the day after a grueling shift. As she is unaware of the toll it is taking on her, Leah calls and asks her to sort out the rotas. The combined stress of the long shift and the additional task proves too much. Marilyn passes out and falls to the floor.

"It's obvious that Marilyn needs to change her approach, but she still doesn't take this as the warning sign that it should be," the source continues. "When Marilyn regains consciousness and checks in with her friends again, she pretends that everything is fine and doesn't tell anyone what happened."

A New Threat

Leah is so consumed by her grief that she fails to notice Marilyn seems light-headed. However, not everyone is fooled. Bree, who has a keen sense for health issues, spots Marilyn having another wobble. Her instincts as a doctor kick in immediately, and she starts asking questions.

Reluctantly, Marilyn explains that she fainted earlier, and Bree encourages her to rest and eat something. But even after this, Marilyn shows no signs of learning her lesson. The next day, she turns up for work bright and early, ahead of the morning shift—despite promising Leah that she'd take the day off.

Will Marilyn finally listen when Leah steps in and firmly tells her that she should go home?

Upcoming Episodes

The scenes depicting Marilyn's collapse will air on Thursday 8 January and Friday 9 January from 6am on 5’s streaming service and 6.30pm on 5STAR. Selected classic episodes are available via Prime Video in the UK.

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