I'm not sure what Ned's real motives are either. At first I thought he was just out for revenge but now it seems unclear whether he really does have feelings for her or not. But his 'You're not a woman, does Brad know?' to Lauren had me laughing out loud. I do feel that he's close to crossing a line as his behaviour is becoming even more inappropriate and brazen. It's making Lauren very uncomfortable, that's pretty clear in the way she's acting and what she told Steph. While it's admirable that she wants to protect Brad given he's going through a tough time at the moment, it's also not her job to parent Ned so she needs to tell Brad what's been going on .

As far as Terese, what she's doing is dead wrong and I completely disagree with it, but I think a big part of her revenge is that she also feels betrayed and foolish for allowing herself to trust Paul. I doubt Steph is responsible for the explosion, she and Paul seem to have made their peace and she's forgiven him for what he tried to do to her even though it was a terrible thing and she has every right to bear a grudge. Steph's a good person and she wouldn't go that far to get back at him.

Yup it is always about her. She is becoming as worse than Paige in the selfish stakes. Brad doea have some selfish daughters.

So now Ned is Pipers Half brother(what she told Chas) yet all this time she has been calling him her bro. Would she ever call Paige her half sis? I doubt it.

If Ned heard it, it may have been another blow.

Oh and P"ss off Tyler.

The accident was Paul's fault. Crouching down behind a van. How was Nate supposed to know he was there? Paul should have heard the engine and moved.

Problem is Nicola Charles' wooden acting would be a fire hazard on set. Also it would mean Angus sticking around with her.

Ned is so creepy. He makes Brodie look stable.

LOL. Tom Quill is a legend though. The most suave man to ever step foot in Erinsborough. Paul is a legend in his own lunchtime. Does he still think his flea pit motel can compete with Lassiters? LOL.

LOL. And this was the man to lead the rescue operation at the explosion I like Nate but he's a big dope really.

Angus stole the money from Ben out of spite. Ben found the money and wasn't going to spend any but bought Piper a laptop to cheer her up considering what she has been through.

Tyler probably knows Ned will cramp his style with his serial killer eyes.

Ned and Brodie could go out on the pull, at the local looney bin.

Angus has been nothing but a brat since he arrived. Karl and Susan give him a home and what's the first thing he does? Steals from their grandson. I don't see what Ben has done to compete with that? He has every right to be peed off. I think he's been quite calm considering.

Haha totally forgot about her. Did she even get a send off? Surely the most pointless guest appearance ever, turned up, punched Daniel, lent Xanthe some clothes and then disappeared never to return (hopefully).

Lauren was definitely squinting. I think she popped back in to get her microscope.

Because she has realised Mark is not making any headway in the investigation. She has used her vlogging skills to gather more info. And look, she has made a breakthrough. Even the biggest Piper haters have got to give her credit for that. Steph even seemed impressed. Piper is cracking the case. Meanwhile, what's Mark doing? Drinking coffee and getting his hair cut? 6 night shifts in a row? LOL. Night shifts in Erinsborough...I bet that kept him busy,

I was saying that 2 weeks ago. Once again, SS ahead of the game (without spoilers)

Thu - Tue Review
Well this might be the first (and last) time I ever say anything against Piper and I might come to regret it tomorrow but she was very rude to Tyler today. She has now put herself in a vulnerable position with Brodie. Tyler saved her last time but he won't be there this time. She pretty much told him to get lost. Who will save Piper now? Could Ned finally prove himself useful and save his sister?

Aside from that it's good to hear Piper is going to start vlogging again. Talent shouldn't go to waste and I'm sure me, Chas and lobbeydosser will be eagerly awaiting the next installment.

Ned decides to drop his towel and show Lauren his little boy thing. Very subtle. And somehow he manages to get himself a Tinder date. So some lucky lady has the pleasure of listening to him whinge about Brad all evening.

Paul's whiteboard has been wiped. If it was that important it would have been done on a computer and backed up. Mind you, this is the bloke who kneels down behind reversing trucks, I shouldn't expect that kind of foresight really.

Terese really does have random taste in men. She goes from a hunk like Brad, to a crippled crook like Paul, to a recovering alcoholic twice her age.

So we're all hoping Tom Quill is the new regular cast member and who do we get? John Donut. Once you've breathed a sigh of relief that it isn't Angus you start to realise this story line with Paige isn't going away in a hurry. At least he has finally admitted to Paige he has feelings for her, coincidentally right after seeing her in a jogging gear, funny that.

Speaking of Mr Quill, there was a scene where someone was filming someone in secret, I can't remember who was being filmed but at the time it made me wonder if it was Tom Quill.

I know Sheila gets a lot of stick on here but I think she did a great job in protecting Xanthe from the slimeball Fungus. And calling Susan's place the house of abandon was hilarious.

Sonya has too much on to get to know her uncle. Too much on? Certainly not doing mayor staff. The only thing she's busy with is the dishes. Mind you, she doesn't even have time to talk to her so called best friend Mark. Yes I called that 3 months ago and someone said I was wrong. Yep, lo and behold they haven't spoken since...

Hopefully I won't have nightmares tonight at the thought of Brodie sneaking up on Piper Whatever you think of him, it was great casting, he does have that high school shooter look about him.

Ned has got one of the creepiest faces I think I have ever seen. It's like he was born without the facial muscles that enable you to smile, so has had to train himself to make a grimace look like the next best thing.

If the police ever raid his house and find his family are all dead, yet he keeps them in the attic and still dresses them for dinner, I won't be in the least bit surprised.

Neighbours does have a very strange way or portraying teenagers. They are either fairly immature, or go the complete opposite way and act like they are in their mid thirties. They never seem to get it quite right.

I see John Doe is in the titles now (apologies if it has been discussed. Not been here in a while) which is a shame as Paiges fawning over him is dreadful. Not keen in her hair either, my aunt who is almost 70 doesnt have a style that old fashioned looking.

I'm probably one of very few women that doesn't actually find John Doe attractive. I see him in the new opening scene all smooth chest, 6 pack, very white teeth, and thick glossy hair, and just go "yawn".

Also find that storyline so boring, I don't actually care who he is, and Paige is just even more annoying than usual by running after him. Would be funny if he was actually married with kids, that would put her nose out of joint

What is Neighbours weird obsession with young men playing with toy cars? Is this an Australian thing? Otherwise it's just downright bizarre.

My thoughts on the current storylines --

John Doe and Paige YAWN zzzz, so boring. Normally I love mystery storylines but this is just lacking any sort of excitement. I actually don't care who John is. Also Paige is coming across so needy. I actually much preferred Amy and John as a potential couple.

Paul is starting to sound like a broken record, storyline is getting way too repetitive. We know he didn't start the explosion, so can we see some sort of real progression please?

Teresa and Sonya's 'Uncle' - Yawn.

Charlie and Archie's acting in todays episode was laughable and cringeworthy. But I love Steph and Mark as a couple.

Ned just comes across so creepy but I'm kinda hoping for a love affair with him and Lauren.

I don't believe the Tyler liking Piper more than friends storyline. I just don't buy it, something about it doesn't feel genuine. I think that's down to his bad acting.

I know I'm in minority but I love the whole Angus, Ben and Xanthe love triangle.

Piper is in dire need of a slap. Accussing everyone without proof. Good on Nate for saying what most are thinking. Tyler is the older of the 2 and should be grown up.

She certainly is! She's not 'cracking the case' with her silly vlog, whatever that is. It's not real anyway so nobody outside Neighboursland can read it! She has now accused two people without a shred of evidence, and decided Paul is innocent, again, without a shred of evidence,

We all know Paul didn't do it and I have a feeling it could have been Brodie but it's time the ptb drew the whole thing to a halt before we all die of boredom!

Ned and Tyler should definitely go on the pull and each find a suitable girlfriend.

Does anyone know what the hell happened to Madison (Daniel's sister) - they seem to have just forgotten about her!

She went home. It was only a visit but unfortunately I think she's coming back. Even by Neighbours standards she was wooden and downright awful. Let's hope she doesn't stand too close to a fire as she seems a mixture of a plank and some plastic. Having seen Olivia on Home and Away she would have made a much better daughter of Charlene. She looks like Kylie and has the same sort of attitude Charlene had.

My only comment would be that Sonia gets rids of the constant worried look.

Also, she needs to keep her eyes open and stop each sentence with "yes,yes, no,no"

Bless her

Does anybody know how long the hotel explosion story goes on for as it feels like ages already similar with John Doe and the other stories don't help these stories either

So it turns out Brodie is innocent. Well that's one suspect eliminated thanks to Piper's detective work.

I actually felt a bit sorry for him today. He actually showed some genuine humility.

Brodie tells Piper that Tyler likes her. I was saying that 4 months ago and got laughed at. SS 10 steps ahead of the game as usual.

Then Piper and Tyler go and play pool and flirt. Looks like this story isn't going away in a hurry, sorry guys.

So John Donut decides to finally give it a go with Paige. Once again, after seeing her in her jogging gear, coincidence much.

Anyone else notice Mark had a bit of a belly under his denim shirt? All them cappuccinos starting to take their toll.

Today was an enjoyable and feel good episode. What a difference no Ned makes eh.

LOL. He's definitely more Criminal Minds than Neighbours material. But alas, apparently he'd be good on the pull, a bit like Patrick Bateman was in American Psycho.

LOL yes!! You are so right. They seem to break out the toy cars or helicopters fairly regularly!!

Also can someone tell me who Archie is? (I watch on and off!)