The Rafters throw a surprise party for Chel, who's shocked and delighted as the family yells 'surprise'. She is swept up in the family history and moved by the love shown to her. But clouds are gathering.
Rachel and Ted notice worrying marks on Chel's arm. Are they damage veins? Or trackmarks? Rachel takes the news to Dave and Julie, who debate the causes. Surely Chel can't be a junkie? But they admit they don't know herwell. Dave confronts Chel, who reacts badly to the interrogations. Eventually she reveals the shocking truth.
Julie reacts the most strongly to the news. She doesn't want Chel in her house any more. This puts her at odds with everyone, especially Dave and Rachel.
Nathan is stricken with guilt over his fling with Layla and manages to lose his wedding ring during the birthday barbecue. He searches for it desperately and lies to Sammy about it.
Next door, Ben and Melissa are stricken with food poisoning. Their marathon bout of vomiting brings them even closer together. But will it end in Melissa finally accepting Ben's marriage proposal?
Carbo works hard to fan the flames of his relationship with Artie. But he strikes out. Arties decides her mother has orchestrated the whole thing with Carbo, and, in an act of defiance, agrees to go out with Gavin a shy country singer from the Boat Club.
s02e01 - Look Into My Eyes
s02e02 - Dodging the Issue
s02e03 - Living by the List
s02e04 - Glittering Prizes
s02e05 - Brave New World
s02e06 - Little Arrows
s02e07 - Belonging
s02e08 - What's in a Name?
s02e09 - Naked Visions
s02e10 - Ready to Catch You
s02e11 - Power Play
s02e12 - Out of Left Field
s02e13 - Blurring the Lines
s02e14 - First Instinct
s02e15 - It's my Party
s02e16 - Mr Fix-It
s02e17 - Putting the House in Order
s02e18 - Space Junk
s02e19 - A Small, Traditional Affair
s02e20 - Only A Heartbeat Away
s02e21 - Unlimited Options
s02e22 - Nativity Play
After 25 years of marriage, parents Dave and Julie are about to have the house to themselves as their last child finally moves out of home. However, just as peace and quiet looms, a series of unexpected events see their three children Rachel, Ben and Nathan return home to once-again create a full house.