Summer Bay is bracing itself for one of its most emotionally explosive storylines in years as Home and Away prepares to drop a baby bombshell that will change everything for Mackenzie Booth and Levi Fowler in 2025.

What begins as a moment of fragile happiness quickly spirals into heartbreak, betrayal and devastating consequences — and fans are already calling it one of the soap’s most gut-wrenching arcs yet.

After months of trying to rebuild their relationship following trust issues and emotional distance, Mac and Levi finally appear to be back on solid ground. Viewers will see the couple tentatively discussing their future, with Mac making it clear she wants stability after years of chaos. But just as hope returns to the Pier diner owner’s life, fate delivers a twist no one sees coming.

Mac discovers she’s pregnant.

Initially, the news is framed as a miracle — a chance at the family Mac has secretly longed for. In emotional scenes, she wrestles with fear, excitement and doubt, unsure how Levi will react given his complicated past and unresolved guilt. When she finally tells him, Levi is visibly stunned… and not in the way Mac expects.

Sources tease that Levi’s reaction sends shockwaves through their relationship, triggering old wounds and deep-seated trauma that he’s been desperately trying to bury. Rather than stepping up immediately, Levi pulls away — emotionally and physically — leaving Mac feeling abandoned at her most vulnerable.

But that’s only the beginning.

Behind the scenes, Levi is hiding something massive — a secret that threatens to destroy any chance of a happy ending. As pressure mounts from his family and the truth inches closer to the surface, Levi finds himself making a catastrophic decision that will haunt him forever.

The fallout is brutal.

Mac, already struggling with the emotional toll of the pregnancy, is blindsided by events that leave her questioning everything — her relationship, her future, and whether she can survive another heartbreak. Insiders hint that tragedy strikes just as Mac begins to believe Levi might finally choose her and their unborn child.

Fans should prepare for devastating hospital scenes, explosive confrontations, and a ripple effect that impacts the entire Bay. Long-standing friendships are tested, loyalties are torn apart, and one resident will be forced to live with irreversible consequences.

Is this the end for Mac and Levi — or will loss bring clarity too late?

Producers promise the storyline tackles themes of grief, fear of parenthood, and the devastating cost of silence, with powerhouse performances that will leave viewers reaching for tissues. One thing is certain: by the time this baby bombshell detonates, Summer Bay will never be the same again.

Home and Away airs weeknights on Channel 7 and 7plus — and if this storyline is anything to go by, 2025 is shaping up to be one of the soap’s most unforgettable years yet.