Rocco Scott-Braxton

Alan Henderson
Occupation	Fictional character
Years active	2012
Known for	Character on Home and Away
Notable work	Home and Away

Alan Henderson

Alan Henderson, played by Peter Phelps, made his first appearance on 23 January 2012. Introduced by executive producer Cameron Welsh, Alan is the father of Stu Henderson (Brenton Thwaites). Phelps reunited with Robert Mammone (Sid Walker), a former co-star from Stingers.

Alan's narrative centers around his clashes with Sid Walker concerning Stu's abusive actions. He issued threats to Sid and later confronted Sasha Bezmel (Demi Harman) about her allegations against Stu. Alan exerted pressure on Sid to withdraw the charges against his son, even threatening legal action for assault. Following Stu’s death, Alan was questioned by authorities regarding his violent conduct toward Stu. He attended the memorial service alongside his wife, Margaret (Susan Prior).

After experiencing several collapses, Alan was hospitalized; Sid revived him and subsequently uncovered that Margaret was poisoning him, which led to her arrest. Alan retracted his complaint against Sid, allowing Sid to regain his position. Despite medical advice, Alan discharged himself from the hospital and expressed frustration over Sasha’s acquittal in court.

Henrietta Brown

Henrietta "Henri" Brown, portrayed by Emma Leonard, first appeared on 6 February 2012 as a substitute English teacher at Summer Bay High. Introduced as Heath Braxton's (Dan Ewing) former girlfriend, Henri becomes part of a love triangle involving Heath and April Scott (Rhiannon Fish). Series producer Lucy Addario highlighted this plot as a significant storyline. Henri attempts to revive her relationship with Heath, intensifying the romantic tensions within the series.

Additionally, Henri develops feelings for Heath's brother, Casey Braxton (Lincoln Younes), leading to a contentious storyline where they share two kisses, challenging the appropriateness of their teacher-student interaction. Younes described this plotline as walking a fine line between risk and its dramatic consequences.

Regarding character progression, Henri forms a friendship with Bianca Scott (Lisa Gormley) and rekindles her connection with Heath, culminating in a one-night stand that further complicates relationships. After Heath requests secrecy about their affair, Henri later discloses it to April and Bianca, sparking conflict. She chooses to end her involvement with Heath but secretly tutors and dates Casey. Upon discovering their relationship, Casey confronts Henri, prompting her to pause tutoring before resuming and continuing their covert romance.

This storyline enriched the show's portrayal of intricate personal relationships and deepened Summer Bay High’s narrative complexity.

Christy Clarke

Christy Clarke, enacted by Isabelle Cornish, debuted on 6 March 2012. Announced in February 2012 as an extended guest role, Cornish initially auditioned for Sasha Bezmel but was cast as Christy instead.

Cornish characterized Christy as a "bad girl," "immaculately styled, popular, and craving attention," involved in a major 2012 arc revolving around the investigation into the murder of Stu Henderson (Brenton Thwaites). Christy, who was close friends with Stu and harbored feelings for him, is devastated by his death and targets his ex-girlfriend Sasha with the intent to "ruin her" through bullying and social exclusion.

Christy's harassment intensifies after it emerges that Sasha accidentally caused Stu’s death. She persuades Alicia Spears (Chelsea Giles) to shun Sasha, physically attacks Sasha during recess while pretending innocence, and orchestrates threatening emails aimed at intimidating her. Eventually, Christy and her friends assault Sasha at the beach. Following Sasha’s complaint, teacher Gina Austin (Sonia Todd) uncovers video evidence resulting in Christy’s expulsion. Later, Christy testifies during the murder trial and provokes Sasha in court.

Melissa Gregg

Melissa "Mel" Gregg, played by Allison Cratchley, first appeared on 13 April 2012. Mel is a medical professional and the former spouse of Harvey Ryan (Marcus Graham). After ending another relationship, she comes back to Summer Bay with her daughter Lottie. Cratchley highlighted the tension between Mel and Harvey's partner, Roo Stewart (Georgie Parker), emphasizing Mel's challenges as a single parent.

Mel visits Summer Bay Caravan Park for a hair appointment and discovers Harvey is in the hospital. She stops by to see him and explains that she and Lottie require accommodation. She obtains employment at the hospital and begins dating her coworker Sid Walker (Robert Mammone). Despite this, Mel experiences emotional difficulties, revealing her struggle to cope with the loss of their son Ben.

Financial strain occurs when Harvey is forced to sell their house, causing friction in Mel's relationships. After Mel loses patience with Lottie, the daughter moves in with Harvey. At work, Mel panics during an emergency situation and is sent home. She confronts both Harvey and Roo, accusing Roo of neglecting Lottie, then admits she needs professional help and departs for treatment in the city.

When Mel returns, she and Harvey argue over custody of Lottie; Mel threatens to reveal information regarding Ben's death, which leads Harvey to relent. Later, Roo discovers that Harvey was intoxicated during the fatal boating incident. Initially, Lottie wants to remain in Summer Bay but changes her mind to avoid leaving Mel alone. Several weeks afterward, Harvey ends his relationship with Roo and visits Mel.

Lottie Ryan

Charlotte "Lottie" Ryan, portrayed by Morgan Weaving, made her debut on 16 April 2012. The casting announcement occurred on 31 March 2012. Weaving, sister of actress Samara Weaving, relocated to Sydney in October 2011 for filming purposes. Lottie is the daughter of Melissa Gregg (Allison Cratchley) and Harvey Ryan (Marcus Graham). Following Melissa’s separation from Harvey, she moved to the city with Lottie before arriving in Summer Bay. Weaving characterized Lottie as "a fun-loving, sweet nerd who is outspoken."

Within the storyline, Harvey apologizes to both Lottie and Melissa for his absence and reveals he is now dating someone. Lottie spends time with Harvey and Roo Stewart, receives a new phone, and meets Dexter Walker at The Diner. She wins money playing chess against Dexter and gives it to Harvey to help ease tensions with her mother. Lottie asks Dexter to be her tutor; he agrees but later cancels a meeting to support April Scott. After sharing about her brother’s passing, Dexter assists Lottie with her science project. Eventually, Lottie returns to the city with her mother.

Jett James

Jett James, portrayed by Will McDonald, first appeared on 7 May 2012. This role marked McDonald’s television debut. Jett quickly established himself in Summer Bay by creating conflict, particularly clashing with VJ Patterson. McDonald described Jett as "a troublemaker who causes problems and rubs people the wrong way." Channel 5 noted his talent for stirring up disruption. In 2013, McDonald was nominated for the Most Popular New Male Talent Logie Award.

Natalie Davison

Natalie Davison, portrayed by Catherine Mack, made her debut on 16 May 2012. Mack described securing the role as an unexpected chance that brought her back to Australia from Los Angeles. She referred to it as her ideal position and appreciated residing in Sydney, where the series is filmed.

As a school counsellor, Natalie supports students such as Sasha Bezmel and Casey Braxton through intense adolescent challenges. While initially depicted as dedicated and professional, her background reveals she endured difficulties during her youth, which fueled her determination to assist others. Her romantic involvement with Darryl Braxton introduces additional complexity, especially as she aids Casey following his act of shooting his father.

In 2013, Mack earned a Logie nomination for Most Popular New Female Talent. Later that year, she opted to exit the series, explaining that Natalie's character needed to address family matters and progress beyond them.

Natalie's narrative encompasses guiding troubled teenagers like Jett James and Casey Braxton, managing interactions with the Braxton siblings, and dealing with repercussions from violent events involving Casey’s father. Her relationship with Brax faces obstacles due to his perilous lifestyle and her subsequent romance with Zac MacGuire. Ultimately, unresolved emotions for Brax prompt her to end things with Zac and leave Summer Bay in search of her estranged mother.

Danny Braxton

Daniel "Danny" Braxton, played by Andy McPhee, first appeared on 30 May 2012. His casting was revealed in May 2012 with a six-month guest stint confirmed earlier that year. Danny is father to Darryl, Heath, and Casey Braxton. His arrival enriched the Braxton family storyline by exposing his criminal background and fractured familial bonds.

Danny’s plotline focuses on his troubled ties with his sons, notably Heath, who seeks closure after becoming a father himself. Despite efforts at reconciliation, Danny’s abandonment and illicit past continue to fuel conflict. He expresses remorse for leaving his family but finds it difficult to reform.

After being released from prison due to an appeal prompted by Heath and Casey, Danny moves into Summer Bay, initially living with Darryl. He soon reveals manipulative tendencies by demanding money from Darryl and attempting to con Ruby Buckton through feigned friendship for financial benefit. His disregard for Heath’s concerns regarding his grandson highlights his unchanged character.

Tensions rise as Danny refuses to leave Casey alone and becomes involved in criminal acts including robbery, assisted by Kyle Bennett who provides him with a firearm and counterfeit passport. Following Casey’s betrayal by siding with Darryl, Danny coerces a bar owner at gunpoint to open a safe. When Casey resists Danny’s violent demands, he shoots Danny. Danny dies during surgery, ending his disruptive role within the Braxton family and Summer Bay community.

Kyle Braxton

Kyle Braxton, portrayed by Nic Westaway, first appeared on 8 August 2012. His casting was announced on 28 June 2012. Industry sources confirmed Westaway joining as a regular cast member under the character name Kyle Braxton, signaling further development of the Braxton family arc. In September, Kyle kidnaps Casey Braxton (Younes), holding him captive in the desert. This storyline unveiled Kyle as Danny Braxton’s (Andy McPhee) son, adding complexity to the family dynamics.

Tim Graham

Tim Graham, portrayed by Jonny Pasvolsky, featured on the show from 17 August to 7 September 2012. He was introduced as the former boyfriend of Roo Stewart (Georgie Parker), arriving in Summer Bay shortly after Roo became engaged to Harvey Ryan (Marcus Graham). Their backstory includes a past affair that took place while Roo was living in New York, which ended prior to her return to Australia. Tim is depicted as polished and stylish, exuding what has been described as a "New York vibe." Despite previous relationships, Tim comes to understand that Roo is his true love and employs deliberate tactics to try to rekindle their romance.

Tamara Kingsley

Tamara Jane Kingsley, enacted by Kelly Paterniti, made her debut on 1 October 2012 and exited the series on 21 May 2014. Paterniti moved from Western Australia to Sydney for the role and initially experienced apprehension about joining Home and Away, especially concerning her screen presence.

In late 2012, Tamara became central to a romantic triangle involving Casey Braxton (Lincoln Younes) and Sasha Bezmel (Demi Harman). Paterniti mentioned that this storyline would deepen in complexity throughout 2013, emphasizing Tamara’s close bond with Casey, forged during his vulnerable moments. The arrival of Tamara’s ex-boyfriend Nelson (Anthony Gee) in Summer Bay uncovers her past involvement in a "fairly abusive relationship."

Lisa Flemming

Lisa Flemming, played by Rachael Beck, appeared between 5 October and 22 November 2012. Introduced as a physiotherapist, Lisa aids Dexter Walker (Charles Cottier) in his rehabilitation following a car accident. Subsequently, she becomes romantically linked with Dex’s father, Sid (Robert Mammone), who appreciates her optimistic outlook and proactive nature.

Sid and Lisa embark on a secret relationship after sharing a kiss, despite Lisa being married to Neil Flemming (Josef Ber). Although separated, Neil occasionally stays at their residence. Upon discovering their relationship and Lisa’s marital status, Sid confronts her but continues the affair discreetly. The situation intensifies when Lisa reveals ongoing physical abuse inflicted by Neil; Sid offers support while Neil retaliates violently, including an assault on Sid. Lisa secures an Apprehended Violence Order against Neil but chooses to return temporarily to him to shield Sid’s family from further harm before planning a permanent departure.

Adam Sharpe

Adam Sharpe, portrayed by Martin Lynes, first appeared on 16 October 2012 as a businessman with intricate connections to the Braxton family. Presented as a former mentor to Darryl Braxton and an antagonist to Heath Braxton, Adam blends wealth and charm with manipulative tendencies, establishing himself as a major adversary within the storyline.

He arrives in Summer Bay aiming to help the Braxtons find their missing half-brother Kyle, while also providing financial assistance to Darryl by settling his debts. Adam becomes involved with Bianca Scott, supplying her with drugs during her period of mourning, which causes friction with Heath and Liam Murphy. His business activities encompass blackmail and orchestrating perilous tasks, showcasing his strategic control over several key characters.

Adam's relationship with his son Jamie Sharpe is fraught with tension due to Jamie’s destructive conduct and criminal behavior. After escalating conflicts, both Adam and Jamie are arrested for their offenses following a trap set by Brax and Heath.

Following their release, Adam intensifies his vendetta by abducting Heath's daughter, Darcy Callahan, using her captivity as leverage to force Heath into dangerous operations. A violent encounter leaves Adam gravely wounded but alive; he subsequently recruits his sister Ricky Sharpe in his quest for revenge against the Braxtons. His schemes include framing Casey Braxton for robbery and kidnapping Casey's partner Tamara Kingsley. Despite Ricky turning against him out of loyalty to Brax, Adam shoots Brax, nearly causing his death.

Ultimately captured, Adam receives a sentence ranging from 25 years to life imprisonment. In a final revelation, he admits to killing Johnny Barrett—a crime previously blamed on Brax—significantly affecting the family's legal circumstances and overarching narrative.

Jamie Sharpe

James "Jamie" Sharpe, played by Hugo Johnstone-Burt, made his first appearance on 19 October 2012 and departed on 8 March 2013. The announcement of both the character and casting occurred on 28 June 2012. Johnstone-Burt characterized Jamie as a "very unsettling stalker type," sharing significant screen time with Ada Nicodemou, who portrays Leah Patterson-Baker.

At a charity event, Leah and Jamie experience an instant mutual attraction that culminates in a kiss. Despite Leah's reservations stemming from her responsibilities as a mother to a young child and their age difference, Jamie persistently pursues her through frequent messages and thoughtful presents. Eventually, Leah consents to meet him for a date, during which Jamie reveals details about his difficult family history, strengthening their bond. Following the date, Leah invites Jamie to spend the night, and their chemistry is evident. Nevertheless, Jamie's increasing generosity with gifts soon causes Leah discomfort.

Claire Crick of All About Soap labeled Jamie as "creepy," emphasizing that his conduct took a dark turn after Leah rebuffed him, leading to him vandalizing the Diner. Crick anticipated that viewers had yet to witness the full extent of Jamie's disturbing behavior.

Jamie attends a fundraising event at Angelo's Restaurant in Summer Bay, where Marilyn informs him about Leah's interest in him. They share a kiss, and Jamie later invites Leah out for dinner, during which he discloses personal family struggles. Their relationship quickly deepens; however, Jamie's obsessive tendencies intensify—he watches Leah while she sleeps and spends time with her son VJ, which results in a violent altercation when VJ warns him to stay away.

To escape Jamie’s increasingly threatening actions, Leah leaves Summer Bay. Subsequently, acting under Adam's direction, Jamie assaults Heath and is detained alongside Adam. While incarcerated with Casey Braxton, Casey intervenes to protect Jamie from an attack before Jamie is transferred to another facility.

Additional Characters

Date(s)	Character	Actor	Role Description
1 February	Andy	Jack Horsley	Andy, a friend of Ruby Buckton (Rebecca Breeds), remarks on Ruby still being awake after a party while she is with Casey Braxton (Lincoln Younes).
2 February	Adrian	Daniel Nemes	Adrian is a prospective client for the new resort development. Dennis Harling (Daniel Roberts) delegates Romeo Smith (Luke Mitchell) to approach him. Adrian goes surfing with Romeo and purchases five apartments.
3 February	Mrs Porter	Annie Suttor	Hospital patient assisted by Nurse Julie Cooper (Lisa Hayson-Phillips) and Dexter Walker (Charles Cottier).
3 February – 17 August	Dr Worsley	Michael Cullen	Dr Worsley supports Nurse Julie Cooper in treating Irene Roberts (Lynne McGranger) and later informs Darryl Braxton and Heath Braxton about their father Danny’s passing.
3–9 February	Kathy	Rachel Strickland	Kathy dates Harvey Ryan (Marcus Graham) and backs his council bid opposing Dennis Harling’s development on environmental grounds. After Harvey wins, he starts dating Fleur Simpson, ending his relationship with Kathy.
6 February	Bruce	Dan Prowse	Bruce delivers chairs to Angelo’s restaurant as instructed by Geoffrey King, despite no order from Darryl Braxton.
7 February	Nathan Cunningham	Erin Mullally	Nathan works as a stripper hired for Bianca Scott’s hen party but leaves upon spotting former teachers.
9 February	Election official	Lindsay Moss	Announces Harvey Ryan as elected councillor for Summer Bay.
13–14 February	Paparazzo	Nick Dale	The paparazzo harasses Liam Murphy (Axle Whitehead) and Bianca Scott, resulting in Liam’s arrest and disruption of their wedding plans.
15 February – 26 March	Sully	Roger Scriberras	Sully trains Darryl Braxton for cage fighting but later assaults him and threatens Bianca Scott before being allowed to leave.
16 February – 14 March	Tyler Churchill	Gustavo Barbosa	Tyler, an ex-juvenile detainee alongside Casey Braxton, arrives in Summer Bay causing trouble including car theft and threatening Casey with a knife until stopped by Darryl Braxton.
17 February	Jim	Matt Greenlaw	Jim considers purchasing John Palmer’s car but it is stolen by Tyler Churchill during the test drive.
21 February – 23 March	Referee	Nick Zemaitis	Oversees cage fights involving Darryl Braxton; disregards concerns about Brax’s head injury to continue bouts.
21 February	Announcer	Kieran Revell	Introduces Darryl Braxton and Dick Norris before their cage fight.
21 February	Dick Norris	Uncredited	Cage fighter opposing Darryl Braxton; wins after distraction during fight.
22 February	Shari	Jacqueline Doran	Found by Leah Patterson-Baker in Darryl Braxton’s bedroom during a party.
23 February – 23 March	Fleur Simpson	Alys Daroy	Mayor’s niece who dates Harvey Ryan after his election; aids fundraising efforts but grows frustrated over Harvey’s divided attention.
24 February	'Traveller'	' James Colette	' Traveller passenger on John Palmer’s bus enquires about departure times.

External links

• Cast and characters on the official Australian Home and Away website
• Cast and characters on the official UK Home and Away website
• Cast and characters at the Internet Movie Database
• Natalie Davison featured on the official Australian Home and Away site