Next week on Neighbours, former couple Toadie Rebecchi and Terese Willis must come to a big decision over Nell’s future.
Elsewhere, scheming newcomer Yaz Shields makes a beeline for Holly, and Dex Varga-Murphy continues to hold a grudge over his mum’s accident.
Our 31-picture preview offers a sneak peek at what’s in store.
Monday, December 2: Toadie is honest with Nell

He explains that Big Kev has cancer. Toadie would like Nell to move back to Erinsborough for a while, but insists that she can’t stay with Terese following her stepmum’s alcohol relapse.
Monday, December 2: Paul encourages Terese

He thinks that Terese should fight for her right to look after Nell. In the end, Terese and Nell push this option as the best outcome and Toadie finally relents.

Monday, December 2: Cara receives visitors
She’s still recovering in hospital after undergoing surgery for a second time.
Monday, December 2: Cara is surrounded by her family

She remains stoic following her hysterectomy, even though it has ended her dream of having another baby.
Monday, December 2: The family try to stay in high spirits

However, Remi secretly fears that Cara is burying her true feelings.
Monday, December 2: Dex also joins in with the positive atmosphere

But he’s hiding his simmering resentment towards Holly.

Monday, December 2: Holly continues to feel guilty
She blames herself for Cara’s accident.
Monday, December 2: Karl and Susan kiss

They steal a moment alone at Eirini Rising.
Tuesday, December 3: Yaz consoles Holly

She steps in to support Holly after Dex once again confronted her for causing Cara’s accident.
Tuesday, December 3: Holly is fooled by Yaz

Yaz is hiding the fact that the late Heath Royce was her brother.
Tuesday, December 3: Yaz gets distracted

She meets Nicolette at the cafe.
Tuesday, December 3: Nicolette gives a helping hand

Yaz has a brief shoe-related issue.
Tuesday, December 3: There’s a spark between Yaz and Nicolette

Could this go somewhere – and potentially distract Yaz from her real reasons for being in Erinsborough?
Wednesday, December 4: Byron and Sadie spend quality time together

The young couple are trying to put their recent tensions over Max behind them.
Wednesday, December 4: Max is never far away

Here comes trouble…
Wednesday, December 4: Byron seems bothered

Is he still jealous over Max’s presence in Sadie’s life?
Wednesday, December 4: Leo’s deception escalates

He has been keeping quiet over his decision to scare Sebastian out of town.
Wednesday, December 4: Leo confides in Aaron

Will his impulsive move to get rid of Sebastian wreck things between him and Krista?
Wednesday, December 4: Nicolette has romance on her mind

She’s interested in Yaz.
Wednesday, December 4: Aaron and Jane get a visitor

Will they find out about the latest developments in Nicolette’s love life?
Thursday, December 5: Susan and Toadie prepare for a busy day

The residents will be celebrating Nell’s 16th birthday.
Thursday, December 5: Hugo is back in town

He helps Terese with the last-minute preparations.
Thursday, December 5: Cara and Remi attend the party

Cara is still putting on a brave face.
Thursday, December 5: JJ is in high spirits

The news that Nell will be moving back to Erinsborough is great for both of them.
Thursday, December 5: Nell arrives

She takes in the joyous scene as family and friends gather to celebrate her.
Thursday, December 5: Toadie hugs Nell

Former couple Toadie and Terese have gone all-out with the party planning.
Thursday, December 5: Nell is delighted

Her return to Erinsborough is off to a great start.
Thursday, December 5: Nell blows out her birthday candles

Her family watch on.
Thursday, December 5: Everyone applauds

Terese couldn’t be happier to have Nell back.
Thursday, December 5: Toadie and Hugo chat

This is the first time Hugo has been seen since leaving with Toadie in September.
Thursday, December 5: Krista and Leo talk

Can they sort through their issues?