Willis Family - Zac Willis

Shannon Zachary "Zac" Willis, played by Jay Callahan, was born on screen during the episode broadcast on 25 July 1994. Zac's mother, Gaby (Rachel Blakely), became pregnant to her flying instructor, Jack Flynn (Mark Pennell). Shortly after she announced her pregnancy, Cheryl Stark (Caroline Gillmer) also announced she was pregnant. Josephine Monroe, author of Neighbours: The First 10 Years, said everyone expected Gaby to give birth first, but "in true Neighbours style" both Gaby and Cheryl went into labour at the same time. Gaby gave birth to a healthy baby boy, while Cheryl gave birth to a daughter who was premature. Gaby names her son, Shannon, but Cheryl also uses the name for her daughter. While registering the birth, Doug Willis (Terence Donovan) decides to name his grandson, Zachary, after his grandfather. Gaby was not happy, but realised she liked the shortened version of the name, Zac. Jack returns and reveals he wants to be part of his son's life. When Gaby gets a job in Darwin, Jack decides to move with her and Zac. Shortly before they leave, the Willis family have a naming ceremony at Number 28 and Gaby plants a tree for Zac.