Neighbours' David Tanaka to 'return' in shocking phone call scene

Neighbours spoilers follow.

David Tanaka is set to make a 'return' of sorts to Neighbours in a shocking phone call scene.

Viewers will know that the character sadly passed away last month after succumbing to injuries from a cliff fall with Eden Shaw.

In new scenes set to air next Thursday (March 28), Aaron continues to grieve in the wake of his husband's death.

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While at the hospital with Nicolette – who is there to support Krista after she is rushed in as a result of Chelsea Murphy's scheme – Aaron admits that being there has brought back painful memories.

He struggles with the fact that he will never see his husband again, before taking a phone call that appears to have David's voice on the other end.

Is there a reasonable explanation as to what is going on, and will anyone believe Aaron?

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Speaking previously about his character's death, Takaya Honda explained to Digital Spy that there is an explanation for the call, and he would also like Aaron to find a new "boo" – their affectionate nickname for one another – in the future.

"David as a character would never want Aaron to be sad forever," he said. "I think he would expect that once Aaron got to heaven that David would still be 'the one', but he's too loving a person.

"David loves Aaron too much to want Aaron to live the rest of his life lonely and sad because David's died."

Neighbours releases new episodes from Mondays to Thursdays for free on Amazon Freevee in the UK and US. In Australia, the show airs from Mondays to Thursdays at 4pm on Channel 10, with a 6.30pm repeat screening on 10 Peach.

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