It's always better to own up...

When Mattie’s new friend, Reuben, and his mates trash Sally’s house, Ric isn’t happy. Not only has he had to deal with Reuben trying to kiss his girlfriend, but now he and Cassie have to deal with the mess. Make that Ric, Cassie and Sally – too much damage was done to the house for the kids to clean it up before she got home.

Whilst Jack assures them that they’ll catch the parties responsible, the damage has been done. What’s damaged Ric and Cassie the most, however, is Mattie’s total lack of concern. Not only does she not seem to care about what happened, she acts like she doesn’t even care about them.

As far as Matilda’s concerned what happened has nothing to do with her, even though she organised the party against Ric and Cassie’s better judgement. Whilst Mattie isn’t directly responsible, she does need to own up. If not to being partly responsible for the mess, then she needs to open up as to why she is treating her friends and family so coldly.

Something’s wrong with Mattie at the moment and she’s not talking about it. Not to her boyfriend, not to her friends and not to her family. And it’s making life difficult for everyone, especially herself. It could even put her in danger…

What’s really wrong with Mattie right now and what she should do about it? Send your comments to homeandaway@seven.com.au

Ashleigh 14, I believe Mattie is still dealing with the loss of her mum, Beth and Kit leaving town. She needs to talk to Tony or Ric because they'll both support her and help her deal with her problems. Her and Ric need to sort things out that will also help and he'll comfort her. Ric and Mattie make such a good couple, please sort it out. He loves u. Come on Mattie get back to youtr old self!

Shenika 19: I think Mattie needs to stop and think about what she is doing she is pushing her friends and family away for some new people in the bay! It is pretty obvious that she still dealing with her mothers death and that she is missing Kit and the baby. Mattie is sort of a tention seeker! Kit and Kim should come back to the bay :) I think Mattie should just open up to Rick he loves her the least she can do is be honest with him!

Jess, 18, Sydney: I think Mattie should talk to Ric. He's a bit of a hothead, but he really loves her. If Mattie keeps her problems bottled up, it's going to affect their relationship even more. Open up, Mattie!

Liz, 26, Melbourne: Mattie and Ric should get their heads out of the sand and elope from Summer Bay! No, only joking, but they are so cute together... I think Mattie needs to talk to someone, anyone, but let's just hope Reuben doesn't take advantage of her. Kit should come back and save Mattie. She can bring Kim too ;)

Elle, 13, Melbourne: I reckon Mattie needs to talk to Tony or one of her brothers, she needs to tell them what she's thinking and they can help, all she needs is to feel like some one cares about her and loves her. She only recently got over Bulimia and I for one know how hard it is to get over anything like that and how hard it is when you feel down and like nothing is going your way.

Tim: It's obvious that the trauma of Beth's death and Kit's departure have reawakened the low self-esteem feelings in Mattie; she needs her friends to support her and be there for her no matter what until she realises that she is a special person in her own right, and that she still has people who love her for the person she is.

Lou: I don't think Mattie has really dealt with the death of her mum properly yet. With her family not around her she seems to have lost sight of who she is and what she wants. She hasn't grieved for her in the way others have and has tried to get on with her life. I think she needs to talk to her friends and family. Cassie would be the best choice as they are best friends and Cassie has also dealt with loss. Mattie can't move on until she faces up to what she has lost. It's going to take some time before those wounds begin to heal.