<P> Dean is found dead and Brax is accused of his murder . Ash recalls his time in the outback and realises that Sam must be the actual culprit . Ash warns local police constable Katarina Chapman (Pia Miller) about his suspicions . Miller told TV Week's Stephen Downie that her character will not listen to anything Ash has to say about Sam . Ash and Brax decide to travel back to the outback to confront him directly . But they have to outsmart Katarina who is convinced that Brax plans to leave Summer Bay . Mason told Downie that Ash could have gone alone but Brax wants to confront Dean himself . He added that Ash feels obliged to help Brax because Dean's murder would not have implicated Brax had they not been searching for Billie . Mason later told an Inside Soap reporter that there is no plan but they do find Sam and have their suspicions confirmed . But Sam refuses to change his police statement . Brax's impending legal issues make Ash feel guilty . Mason explained "Brax is like family, and Ash feels responsible for him being in this situation in the first place . Ash wouldn't be able to live with himself knowing an innocent man went to jail because of him ." He added that Ash would be forever indebted to Brax and his girlfriend Ricky Sharpe (Bonnie Sveen). Sveen added that with the evidence incriminating Brax, his lawyer advises him to accuse Ash of murdering Dean . But Brax's strong loyalty to Ash means betraying him is not an option . The storyline continues to develop animosity between Ash and Ricky . Sveen told Erin Miller (TV Week) that Ricky is "deeply wary" of Ash's continued presence . She does not trust him because he has got Brax into trouble . </P> <P>--an All About Soap columnist observes Ash and Denny's relationship . </P> <P> Ash becomes acquainted with Denny Miller (Jessica Grace Smith) and they flirt . Sophie Dainty of Digital Spy stated that "sparks fly" when they meet, adding that "the chemistry between the two is obvious ." But their encounters occur not long after Denny's ex-boyfriend Casey Braxton (Lincoln Younes) had died . The show's producer Lucy Addario told TV Week's Downie that they had planned a romance storyline for Ash, "but in typical Summer Bay style, it won't be easy and things will get in the way ." Denny later acknowledges her attraction to Ash and John Palmer (Shane Withington) encourages her to move on . Smith told Downie that "Denny was confused about her feelings for Ash . She had a lot of guilt about moving on from Casey ." Denny decides to arrange a meeting with Ash and surprises Ash with a kiss . Smith added that "Ash is really into it, but suddenly he runs away ." Smith later explained to an Inside Soap journalist that Denny is left confused by Ash's reaction . She added that Ash is Denny's type of love interest because she has never been attracted to the "typical clean - cut guy". Denny realises that Ash is being loyal to Brax, who in turn was looking out her best interests . She decides to must convince Ash to begin a relationship and he later agrees . They continue to date and Denny believes she has finished grieving for Casey . The pair decide to consummate their relationship but after Denny feel "odd". Mason told Downie (TV Week) that Ash is understanding of her situation and "he knows he's walking on shaky ground with her ." </P> <P> In April 2018, Mason confirmed that he was leaving Home and Away and had already filmed his final scenes . Mason commented that the role had been "a dream job", but it was also "overwhelming" playing a main character on the show . The show aired a temporary exit for Ash on 26 April 2018 . His final appearance will occur during the episode broadcast on 20 June . </P>

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