Their split is revisited.
Spoilers for UK fans of Home and Away are below.
Next week, Bella Nixon and Nikau Parata from Home and Away will finally meet again on UK television.
When Bella pays a quick visit to her house after her absence, Nikau has the chance to explain why he dumped her.
As the Parata family and their loved ones were being threatened by Tex Wheeler’s biker gang, the Summer Bay lifeguard broke up with Bella last year in order to keep her safe.
Bella chose to remain in New York once their relationship ended, as Nikau had predicted, keeping her out of harm’s way.
After the gang was dealt with, Nikau thought about telling his ex the truth, but Dean Thompson persuaded him that Bella was content in the US and merited a chance to move on.
Bella will make a special appearance in the Channel 5 programmes airing the following week, played by Courtney Miller.
Following the completion of her exhibition, Bella suddenly shows up at the Astoni farmhouse and informs Dean Thompson and Ziggy Astoni that she is taking a break from work.
Bella wanted to make the most of her break by getting to know baby Izzy even though she has other obligations in New York.
Nikau is the subject of Dean’s initial inquiries, but Bella says she doesn’t care if she sees him or not.
Bella and Nikau have a quick conversation when they do come into contact.
Bella lets her guard down by assuring Nikau that she accepts his decision and that he was clear about what he wanted. She continues by saying that if they were still together, her life would not be as great as it is now.
Bella’s rejection has left Nikau heartbroken, and he hopes he could have the chance to explain everything.
Later, Dean breaks past Bella’s tough exterior to learn that she is still angry at Nikau’s choice to break up with her.
Bella is put to the test by the proprietor of the board shop, who claims that it is obvious that she did not come all this way in order to avoid asking Nikau for the information she needs.
Nikau ultimately reveals the threat the biker gang posed to his family and why he couldn’t risk Bella’s return from New York when she goes looking for him.
Bella is still angry that Nikau didn’t call her when it was secure since she was prepared to go back and get him.
Bella is adamant that she has moved on with her life despite Nikau’s best efforts to make amends with her.
Will they revert to a familiar dynamic as the two opt to hang out as friends instead?
