blood between the brothers, will he get what he's looking for?" A writer for Holy Soap revealed that the reason for the brothers' bad relationship was down to an accident in which Paulie started a fire at his parents' restaurant. Angelo took the blame and was subsequently kicked out of the family business. Paulie was later left in charge, but "bit off more than he could chew". Talking to TV Week's Carolyn Stewart, Johnson described Paulie as being the "starry-eyed dreamer in the family". His ideas have often led him into trouble and he acts before he thinks. The actor continued "Ever since they were kids, Paulie's done crazy things - and Angelo has had to bail him out." Angelo is "less than thrilled" to see his brother, especially when he tries to charm his girlfriend, Charlie Buckton (Esther Anderson). He also knows that Paulie has only shown up because things are not going well. Johnson explained "If Paulie's in town, there has to be some sort of agenda. Angelo's waiting for the truth to come out." A Daily Record reporter called Paulie a smooth-talker and said he laid on the "charm thick and fast". When he arrives in Summer Bay, Paulie is mistaken for a food critic by Irene Roberts (Lynne McGranger) and Colleen Smart (Lyn Collingwood). He eventually catches up with his brother, Angelo, who is not pleased to see him. Angelo resents Paulie due to him inheriting the family restaurant. Paulie reveals that he is in trouble with some loan sharks and owes $30,000. Angelo agrees to bail him out, despite being in debt himself. Charlie Buckton offers Paulie a loan, from money that Xavier Austin (David Jones-Roberts) does not want, which angers Angelo as he knows it is illegal. Charlie changes her mind and Angelo tells Paulie to ask the loan sharks for more time. However, they threaten to set fire to Angelo's restaurant if they do not get their money on time. Angelo and Paulie lay down a bet at the races and they win. Paulie then decides to bet again and he loses the money. Angelo learns Paulie used their parents' business as collateral and he tells them what is going on. Charlie explains to Paulie that his brother just wants him to take responsibility for the restaurant fire and his finances. Paulie and Angelo's parents offer to pay off Paulie's debts. They brothers