A dysfunctional city family joins their country relos for Christmas - with touching, hilarious and literally explosive results. Then, a New Year's Eve crisis pushes the two close families towards a drastic decision about their lives.
Liz's decision to move and her sense of herself is challenged by the humour and chaos of a school reunion, and Pip declares war on puppy-killer Bert Adams.
A practical joke by Marissa leaves a young suitor in a very compromising position. Sandra's day turns from bad to worse and it appears only Tom will be her saviour. Meanwhile, Kimberley confronts her nemesis.
Issues of Tom's parentage are raised when Jack goes on a walkabout in search of Pip. In the city, post-suicide attempt, Shelley makes her dark presence heart-wrenchingly felt in the Todd household.
An uncharacteristic aggression surfaces when Tom voices his hidden past. Meanwhile Sandra struggles with entering the wrong side of her thirties and the fact that her children seem to have forgotten her unwelcome milestone.
Love rears its head on Valentine's Day: Pip and Bouncer explore their grand passion, Mickey gets up close and personal with Shelley, and Kim gets a Valentine from Mr Nobody.