<P> Charlotte's first storyline was an affair with school student Matt Page (Alec Snow). She did not initially know that he was a student as they embarked on a one - night stand . The storyline was first discussed by Home and Away producer Lucy Addario; who revealed to Stephen Downie of TV Week that Matt would become embroiled in a new relationship . Fearing other Summer Bay residents will not approve, they conduct their affair in secrecy . Heynatz and Snow did not have time to get better acquainted before they filmed their character's first passionate encounter . Heynatz told Kerry Harvey from Stuff.co.nz that it worked well for the scene, which was a "sexy chance meeting, inherent with all its awkward moments ." She added that a "lasting connection" develops between the two characters, but branded their relationship a dangerous one . </P> <P> The couple were pushed together by Leah, who asked Charlotte to tutor Matt . Charlotte realised that she should not be with Matt, but could not help herself when he kissed her . As Charlotte and Matt continued seeing each other, Maddy Osborne (Kassandra Clementi) soon found out about the relationship and urged Matt to end it . Reflecting on the storyline in December 2015, Snow told Bianca La Cioppa from the Daily Mail that he and Heynatz really tried to make their on - screen romance appear truthful and to justify their relationship . </P> <P> When Denny Miller (Jessica Grace Smith) made an unannounced visit to Charlotte's flat to offer Hunter her old job, she caught Charlotte with the stolen safe from the Diner . As Denny realised that Hunter had been responsible for the break - in, she urged Charlotte to go to the police . A fight broke out between the two women as Denny tried to take the safe . Charlotte pushed Denny away, causing her to hit her head and die . Despite knowing Denny's death was an accident, Charlotte did not report it to the police . Instead, she buried Denny's body and her belongings out in the bush . Heynatz commented that Charlotte would do anything to protect her son . Not long after, Charlotte began suffering from hallucinations and started seeing Denny around the flat . The images continued to appear, as Charlotte worked to cover up her crime . She hacked into Denny's social media accounts to make it seem like she was alive and enjoying her overseas trip . One particular hallucination of Denny caused Charlotte to throw a glass at a mirror, shattering it . When Andy Barrett (Tai Hara) stops by to ask her out to dinner, he becomes worried by the scene . Hara commented, "it's a side of Charlotte that Andy's never seen . Obviously seeing the glass is a shock ." Andy was aware that Charlotte had previously covered up the fact Hunter burnt down Leah's house . Andy believed that she might be covering for Hunter again, but Charlotte refused to talk about it . </P> <P> Charlotte also became the victim of a stalker in the wake of Denny's death . She began receiving notes telling her that someone was watching her every move . As she continued her affair with Matt, his friend Josh Barrett (Jackson Gallagher) asked her to end it, causing Charlotte to lash out and accuse him of sending the notes . Josh then told Matt what had happened, and Matt felt obliged to offer his help . Snow said, "he wants to help her and be that man who steps up and solves all her problems ." Charlotte continued to struggle with the images of Denny and the presence of her stalker . Heynatz told Stephen Downie of TV Week that it was a "scary time" for Charlotte . She continued, "She's carrying the burden of guilt over Denny's death and is fearful of the real threat of someone watching her ." The actress also said Charlotte was desperate to protect Hunter no matter what, even if it meant lying to him about her strange behaviour . </P>

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