<P> Early storylines for VJ were developed through his mother, Leah's relationships . His father, Vinnie is sent to prison and meets his old friend Jesse McGregor (Ben Unwin). Vinnie convinces Jesse to go to Summer Bay on his release and look out for VJ and Leah . Nicodemou told Jason Herbison from Inside Soap that Leah thinks Jesse is a reformed character because Vinnie would not have sent him to stay otherwise . Leah grows close to Jesse following the death of Vinnie in a fire . VJ begins to choke and Jesse saves his life and subsequently Leah kisses him . The actress told Herbison that Jesse forms a bond with VJ which makes him an ideal partner . Jesse helps Leah through problems with VJ's hearing . Following a break - up, Leah learns that VJ will become permanently deaf unless he has another operation . Jesse acts as Leah's "rock" throughout VJ's health issues and Leah wants to reconcile their relationship . </P> <P> Leah begins a relationship with Miles Copeland (Josh Quong Tart) They keep it a secret knowing that VJ is still close to her ex-boyfriend Elijah Johnson (Jay Laga'aia). Nicodemou told a writer from Inside Soap that VJ and Miles get along "really well" and he plays a "great father figure" to VJ . Leah does not want to ruin their friendship . VJ discovers the truth but chooses not to tell Leah . When Leah does admit to being with Miles, VJ reveals that already knew and has "major reservations" about their relationship . The actress said that Leah has been a struggling single mother since VJ was born . "As a result, the poor boy's had to grow up so quickly . He's very protective of his mum, so any man coming into their lives is going to have to prove himself worthy - even Miles ." Leah later discovers that she is pregnant . But VJ is unhappy with the development and voices his concern . Nicodemou told the writer that Leah and Miles are worried because VJ is unenthusiastic about her pregnancy . She explained that VJ has "seen his mum go through a lot over the years, and isn't sure that they're ready for this just yet ." VJ is "devastated" when Leah and Miles break up and he blames his mother . When Miles notices that VJ is struggling to cope with the changes, he tries talking with him, but VJ ends up hating his mother even more . VJ tries telling Leah how he feels, but when she refuses to listen, VJ packs a bag and runs away from home . A show spokesperson told Susan Hill from the Daily Star, "Leah has been through a lot these past few weeks and has not realised just how badly VJ has reacted to her split from Miles . When she notices he's gone she is beside herself with worry . She realises how selfish she's been and is desperate to find the lad before anything happens ." </P> <P> In early 2009, VJ was kidnapped by Brian Lawler (Ric Herbert), who was desperate to get his hands on Leah's inheritance . VJ was playing with Jai Fernandez (Jordan Rodrigues) and Annie Campbell (Charlotte Best) when he went missing . When Leah started looking for him, she was not initially worried, until she got a phone call from someone asking for a ransom of $25,000 . Leah was not aware that the kidnapper was Brian, until she went to hand over the money . Nicodemou revealed that VJ was in "a lot of danger" and Leah did not know if he was okay . When she met with Brian, she saw VJ in the car, but Brian had a police radio and when he heard there was a call - out, he drove off with VJ . Leah was hysterical and thought that since Brian had the money, why would he come back with her son? Brian was eventually apprehended by the police and VJ was reunited with his mother . </P> <P> On 23 November 2017, Little's final scenes as VJ were broadcast . VJ flees the Bay with Luc Patterson, so that her biological father Mick Jennings (Kristian Schmid) cannot gain custody of her . Little admitted that he was not surprised to learn that VJ was being written out, saying "I knew it had to end at a certain point . The way he left, I was comfortable in that it made sense ." Following Little's departure, his co-stars paid tribute to him on social media, with Nicodemou commenting "I miss you so much and work just isn't the same without my little big boy there . I'm so proud of your work and your journey and I can't wait to see what the next adventure looks like ." </P>

Where did vj go in home and away