Lance explains that Robbo's real name is Ryan Shaw and that he is a federal agent, whose family were killed when he began investigating corruption in the force.
Lance returns to the Bay for Robbo's pre-wedding dinner at Salt, after being invited by Colby Thorne (Tim Franklin).
On the day of the wedding, Lance receives a call and later tells Robbo that his parents will not make the ceremony due to car trouble.
After allowing Robbo and Jasmine to enjoy a moment of their wedding reception, Lance and other AFP officers move in to take the couple into protective custody.
Lance is later murdered by Ouroboros Gang as a message to Robbo to stop him from testifying Ebony Harding (also Easton), played by Cariba Heine, made her first appearance on 19 April 2018.
[6] Eliza Velk of Yahoo7 Be speculated that Ebony also has a connection to criminal Boyd Easton (Steve Le Marquand) and commented, "Either way something bad is brewing in the bay.
After over hearing that her brother has died, she goes to see her mother, Hazel Easton (Genevieve Lemon) and they both swear revenge on the people who are responsible for Boyd's death.
Ebony comes to Summer Bay and begins trying to get to know Colby Thorne (Tim Franklin), the police constable who shot Boyd.
Hazel tells her to hurry up and make everyone pay, but Ebony replies that she wants to have some fun and plans to go after Willow Harris (Sarah Roberts) and Justin Morgan too.
[8] Actor Ray Meagher (Alf Stewart) confirmed that the producers would be introducing a gay character during a February 2018 interview.
"[11] Ty is the first gay character to be introduced to Home and Away since 2009, when the show featured a same-sex relationship between Charlie Buckton (Esther Anderson) and Joey Collins (Kate Bell), which was criticised by conservative groups and parents.
[9] Following his character's departure on 15 August 2018, Williams wrote on his social media account, "I hope Ty's complex, contemporary and powerful story is one remembered fondly.
[10] After his grandfather gets sick, Ty's case worker brings him to Summer Bay to stay with John Palmer and Marilyn Chambers.
While helping Coco Astoni (Anna Cocquerel) to plan her sister's wedding, Ty invites Ryder to listen to his latest song.
"[15] Brewer declined the producers' offer to extend her contract, as she had plans to move into a new home with her boyfriend in Los Angeles.
[15] A writer for TV Soap dubbed Chelsea a "sassy cop", and thought Brewer's casting was "a terrific shot in the arm for Home and Away.
Chelsea learns that teens Raffy Morrison (Olivia Deeble), Ryder Jackson (Lukas Radovich) and Coco Astoni (Anna Cocquerel) have gone missing.
His friend Willow Harris (Sarah Roberts) sees the call to Karen on Dean's phone and realises why he is acting that way.
Karen comes to Summer Bay and follows Dean's friend Willow Harris (Sarah Roberts) to Justin Morgan's (James Stewart) house.
Karen returns to the Bay and befriends Ben Astoni (Rohan Nichol) at the caravan park, while she waits for Dean.
She and Dean are invited to dinner at The Farmhouse, where she upsets Maggie Astoni (Kestie Morassi) when she asks why Ben is not living at home.
Karen attempts to find a job and asks at the Diner and then Salt, where she meets the new owner Mackenzie Booth (Emily Weir).
Karen realises Dean has been lying to her and tries to leave town, but Mackenzie finds her and explains that Rick abandoned her and her mother too.
[21] Prior to securing the part of Simone, Eskell had auditioned for the show several times since her graduation from the National Institute of Dramatic Art in 2013.
[23] Eskell told Jackie Brygel of New Idea that Simone is a special-needs teacher, who loves cooking and wants to pursue it as a career, believing that it could be "her new lease on life."
She gets a job at the local high school as a learning support teacher to Bella Nixon (Courtney Miller) and Raffy Morrison (Olivia Deeble).
Simone continues working at the school alongside Ziggy's mother Maggie Astoni (Kestie Morassi), but Raffy refuses to have her as a tutor.
After they are rejected for a rental agreement due to Brody's criminal record, he tells Simone about his past drug addiction.
Simone helps organise Raffy's 16th birthday party, but she is upset when Ziggy's sister, Coco Astoni (Anna Cocquerel) tells her and Brody that they do not deserve happiness.
"[28] Miller also told Jackie Brygel of New Idea that she loved playing Bella, saying "she is ultimately a troubled child due to her upbringing".