fans have fallen in love with temporary guest star Peter Phelps who plays Gary, Cash and Felicity's (rip) foster dad. With Gary being an all-round good dude and calm presence in the Bay, fans are now calling for Peter Phelps to be a permanent cast member, maybe because he's the only one speaking any sense right now. Gary stepped in as Cash and Felicity's foster dad when they lost their parents, and although he had a rocky relationship with Felicity, they mended things before her wedding to Tane and he continued to be a support system for her and Cash from afar.
After mass speculation about whether he'd appear for Felicity's final scenes, fans were very happy to see him back for Felicity's funeral. Unfortunately the sad scenes turned heartless straight after the funeral (because no one has happy endings in Summer Bay) with Cash and break off their engagement, in a move fans labelled 'cruel'. In Tuesday night's episode, Gary paid a visit to Eden after Cash continued to be a little b**ch to her, to reassure her that it wasn't over yet and fight Cash's case for him.
(I mean, no offence Eden, love yourself, I know the hot cop is grieving but he's being a d**k). Before he did plead Cash's case, Daddy Gary also laid down the law with Cash telling him to grow up and face Eden in person (in nicer terms, but you know, the message was there still). We love a supportive king! Cash went to go see Eden to get his car keys back, but was as cold as ever, which led Gary to go tell Eden to not.