is also "very protective" over Geoff. Lewis told a reporter from Inside Soap that Annie and Geoff have a "natural brother-and-sister chemistry" because they both have siblings off-screen and were able to relate to it. He added that their off-screen rapport; which consisted of them "taking the mickey" out of each other also helped. In one storyline Annie becomes trapped in a storm drain and Charlie Buckton (Esther Anderson) attempts to save her. Anderson told Jason Herbison from Inside Soap that "Annie's stuck down this drain, trapped behind a grille. To make matters worse there is a storm coming and the water level is rising." With the rapid intake of water, Charlie cannot wait for the emergency services to arrive and dives in to save her. Anderson explained that her character only cares about getting Annie to safety and risks her life. She manages to free Annie, but is swept away by the current. Roman Harris (Conrad Coleby) manages to save Charlie and they are all taken to safety. Off-screen storm drain scenes created many logistical challenges for the production team to overcome. They had a set built especially for the scenes and turbulent waves were created by jets placed under the water. Anderson added that "it was absolutely freezing. Filming was tough work, but I think the finished result is worth it." Annie begins a "cute" flirtation with Romeo Smith (Luke Mitchell), but it is cut short when she leaves Summer Bay for Japan. Annie later makes a surprise return and TV Week's Carolyn Stewart said it would give "the lovebirds a chance to rekindle the flame." Best believed that while Romeo may have gotten over his sadness at Annie's departure, he would still be waiting and hoping for her to return. She further explained that while Annie stayed in contact with Romeo and she has grown up, it would not all be smooth sailing – though there would be fun times ahead for them. In April 2010, Mitchell revealed that Romeo and Annie would go on their first date. He explained "Even though they have a history, they haven't been on an official date before, so Romeo asks her out and make a pretty special night for them." Romeo gets the keys to the school theatre and organises a romantic setting for Annie. Mitchell believed the scenes would make some female viewers want their boyfriend's to do the