'Home and Away' Dan Ewing: 'Heath wants to stand by Bianca, Rocco'

Home and Away star Dan Ewing has hinted that his character Heath Braxton will prove his worth as a father in upcoming episodes.

Heath and Bianca Scott (Lisa Gormley) embark on the next big step as parents on Australian screens next week as their baby son Rocco is finally released from hospital.



While Heath is pleased to have a welcome escape from the ongoing Braxton family dramas, Bianca struggles to adjust to Rocco's constant crying. At breaking point following a sleepless night, she storms out.

Ewing told TV Week: "Trying to keep the family together and dealing with the death of his father is pretty huge for Heath. When it comes to Rocco, Heath's trying to be a good dad and to put in a big effort with Bianca, but it's all new ground."

The actor suggested that Heath could prove to be a calming influence on Bianca as the story progresses.

He said: "Heath is a lot more chilled about it. It's not going to be easy, but he tells Bianca they'll stick together. After everything that's happened with Casey and Danny, he sees the learning and struggling with the baby as the fun part."

Home and Away fans in the UK will see these scenes on Channel 5 in October.