Home And Away: Dean's out of control

Willow and Dean’s day in court is fast approaching – but Dean (Patrick O’Connor) is in a downward spiral.

Much to the concern of Willow (Sarah Roberts), who is doing all she can to turn her life around, Dean is not coping in the lead-up to their hearing over the Surf Club break-in and assault.

“Dean’s feeling extremely nervous,” says Patrick. “He’s been in jail before, so he’s scared and self-sabotaging because it’s so overwhelming. He also feels he doesn’t have anyone he can talk to about it. While he’s trying to play the cool boy who doesn’t care, he’s constantly trying to somehow distract himself.”