Eric Malloy

Eric had his first child, Deano at a very young age with girlfriend Chantelle, whom he wasn't properly in love with. Eric quickly married Chantelle to start a proper family but the marriage quickly went awry and both Eric and Chantelle were left not wanting Deano. As Mayor of Newcrest, Eric takes his responsibilities seriously, and although meddles in unlawful affairs, is a good man and friend to those he likes.

Season 1
Eric visits his friend, Brian Donovan, whose restaurant is doing very well, to invite him to a mayoral shindig he is hosting later that night. Brian attends and greets Eric, who later senses tension between Brian and Christina Redwood. Eric tries to calm Brian down, but he makes a speech about the toxic corruption in the town. After the Verdant is later robbed, Eric visits Brian to make sure he is okay, and tells him that the Red Viper gang are believed to be responsible. Eric later makes a speech announcing this to the people of Newcrest, when Mary Munroe challenges him and strongly suggests retaliation. When Brian is on the verge of losing his restaurant, Kevin Donovan and Roxy Redwood visit Eric and urge him to do something, but Eric explains the matter is out of his control as no laws were evidently broken.

Season 2
Eric witnesses Hector Redwood announce his candidacy for Mayor. Eric's son, Deano Malloy returns to Newcrest to see his father, but Eric ignores him and focuses on his mayoral campaign against Hector. Eric comforts Mary Munroe when her niece, Letty McRae is tragically killed, and suggests her death was accidental, angering Mary, who then storms Redwood Industries and slaps Hector for his potential involvement. When Katie Sullivan miscarries Deano's child, Eric suggests that the incident was a blessing in disguise, causing Deano to further self-destruct and finally relapse. As the mayoral election unfolds, it is revealed Eric and Mary are having an affair and Deano submits photographic evidence to the public. Eric is then interviewed and is humiliated on television, crumbling his claim to mayorship and leaving Hector to win.