Susan Kennedy (Jackie Woodburne) was completely robbed in Neighbors to discover that son Mal (Benjamin McNair) is dating her nemesis Izzy Hoyland (Natalie Bassingthwhaite), and she wasted little time confronting her.
Mal made a comeback earlier this week and surprised Susan and Karl (Alan Fletcher) in emotional scenes, but it soon became apparent that he was harboring a big secret.
That secret, of course, was the fact that he started a romance with Izzy, the woman who nearly destroyed his mother and father’s marriage more than two decades ago.
Izzy, who has also returned to Ramsay Streetpromised to stay out of sight until Mal broke the news to Karl and Susan, but she accidentally spilled the beans before Mal had had a chance to discuss the matter with his parents!
As you can imagine, Susan was shocked by the discovery, as was Karl.
Convinced that Izzy is up to her old tricks, the pair tries to manipulate things and use Mal as a pawn in her game.
However, Izzy and Mal claimed that their love for each other was genuine.
Despite their best efforts, Susan was not convinced, and Friday (July 15) edition of the Channel 5 soap ended with Lassiters visiting her old love rival, determined to find out what was going on.
Izzy claimed that she doesn’t play games, and that she just loves Mal and sees them living a happy life together.
“I don’t believe it for a moment!” Susan clapped back, more than ready to tackle Izzy if she had to.
However, Izzy remained calm and instead told Susan that she will do everything she can to convince her that her feelings for Mal are genuine.
‘I hope we can be one big happy family!’ she said, ‘and maybe in time I can call you Mama!’
Susan, as you can imagine, was not amused. Is Izzy sincere? Or does she, as always, have ulterior motives?
Neighbors will continue on Monday, July 18 at 1:45 PM and 6 PM on channel 5.
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