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Episode 1

UK: Mon, April 28, 2008 (2:15pm, BBC One)
Aus: Mon, Nov 17, 2008 (Ten)
Writer: Kylie Needham
Director: Scott Hartford Davies

A group of thirty-something best friends return to their home town for a high school reunion — the first time they have all been together in nine years. While the group celebrate seeing each other once again, in less than 48 hours events take a tragic turn when one of them is found dead floating in the ocean.

Cast: Basia A'Hern as Lucia Jones, Olivia Bonnici as Tess McManus, Nathaniel Buzolic as Paul O'Donnell, Zoe Carides as Pia Jones, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Diane Craig as Deborah McManus [uncredited], Aidan Gillett as Daniel McManus, Charlotte Gregg as Tracy O'Donnell, Daniel Henshall as Addo O'Donnell, Katherine Hicks as Poppy Hammond, Noel Hodda as Ron O'Donnell, Ryan Johnson as Stavva Jones, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West, Kim Knuckey as Brian Jones, Dylan Landre as Philip McManus, Charlie Rose MacLennan as Zoe O'Donnell, Clayton Watson as Jarrod O'Donnell; Tom Oakley as Jason Connors

Episode 2

UK: Mon, April 28, 2008
Aus: Tue, Nov 18, 2008
W: Sam Meikle
D: Scott Hartford Davies

Bec's disgraced ex, Stephen, makes an unexpected appearance in town in a last attempt to win her back.

Meanwhile, Addo meets the girl of his dreams, who invites himout on a date. Seeking the advice of self-styled ladies' man Stavva, Addo is offered a loan of Stavva's most prized possession — his car, the Stavva-mobile.

Addo's luck changes for the worse when his dream date takes an unexpected turn and he is confronted by an angry creditor demanding immediate payment. His decision to make a run for his freedom ends with both him and the Stavva-mobile going up in flames.

Cast: Basia A'Hern as Lucia Jones, John Atkinson as Stephen Mulroney, Olivia Bonnici as Tess McManus, Nathaniel Buzolic as Paul O'Donnell, Zoe Carides as Pia Jones, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Diane Craig as Deborah McManus [uncredited], Aidan Gillett as Daniel McManus, Charlotte Gregg as Tracy O'Donnell, Daniel Henshall as Addo O'Donnell, Katherine Hicks as Poppy Hammond, Noel Hodda as Ron O'Donnell, Ryan Johnson as Stavva Jones, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West, Kim Knuckey as Brian Jones, Dylan Landre as Philip McManus, Charlie Rose MacLennan as Zoe O'Donnell, Clayton Watson as Jarrod O'Donnell; Amy Usherwood as Amber, Darren Casey as Mr Reynolds, Matilda Checketts as Brittany, Mark Duncan as Thunder, Michael Duncan as Lightning

Episode 3

UK: Tue, April 29, 2008
Aus: Wed, Nov 19, 2008
W: Margaret Wilson
D: Scott Hartford Davies

Having made a narrow escape from the blazing Stavva-mobile and his pursuers, Addo arrives at the school reunion late, shaken and desperate to avoid upsetting Stavva with the news about his beloved car. But Stavva finds out anyway and searches out Addo for answers.

Stavva decides to spike Philby's new non-drinking policy in order to get him into the party spirit. Philby discovers Stavva's antics and, enraged, challenges him on it. The reunion then heats up as Daniel and his entourage make an unwelcome guest appearance, leading to a near head-on collision between the two duelling brothers. Bec announces to the group that she wants a new life with her old friends and is returning from south of the border to live once more in Manly.

The following morning a drunken Stavva finds a very hung-over Gabby asleep on the beach. As they watch the sun rising on a new day they spot a group of onlookers at the water's edge — a dead body is floating on the sea. It's the body of one of the gang — one of their best friends — who was with them just last night...

Cast: Nathaniel Buzolic as Paul O'Donnell, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Aidan Gillett as Daniel McManus, Charlotte Gregg as Tracy O'Donnell, Daniel Henshall as Addo O'Donnell, Katherine Hicks as Poppy Hammond, Noel Hodda as Ron O'Donnell, Ryan Johnson as Stavva Jones, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West, Dylan Landre as Philip McManus, Clayton Watson as Jarrod O'Donnell; Roy Billing as Mr Holt, Gyton Grantley as Alex Jarvis, Tom Oakley as Jason Connors, Tahki Saul as Brodowski

Episode 4

W: Sam Meikle
D: Scott Hartford Davies

The morning following the reunion, Bec and Jarrod are shocked when they wake up beside each other on the beach. Bec trudges home, performing the walk of shame in last night's clothes, and is sprung by Poppy. While Bec remains tight-lipped, Tracy becomes increasingly suspicious of Jarrod's whereabouts the previous night.

News of the death is conveyed and the gang gathers, identifying the body and answering initial questions from the police. No one saw the victim go swimming and, although he had a reputation for being an adrenalin jockey, everyone is in shock. Meanwhile, the victim's family is informed of the death by police.

When Addo wakes up worse for wear, he discovers a mysterious note from a visitor the previous night that he cannot recall. As Addo is oblivious to recent events, Lucia tells him about the death. Addo begins to panic as he realises last night is a complete blank — he cannot rem a thing. This concern is exacerbated when Addo runs into a mate who tells him that he and the victim were enjoying a wild night into the small hours of the morning.

Cast: Basia A'Hern as Lucia Jones, Olivia Bonnici as Tess McManus, Zoe Carides as Pia Jones, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Diane Craig as Deborah McManus, Aidan Gillett as Daniel McManus, Charlotte Gregg as Tracy O'Donnell, Daniel Henshall as Addo O'Donnell, Katherine Hicks as Poppy Hammond, Noel Hodda as Ron O'Donnell, Ryan Johnson as Stavva Jones, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West, Charlie Rose MacLennan as Zoe O'Donnell, Clayton Watson as Jarrod O'Donnell, Shane Withington as DS Simon Wilson; Jamie Irvine as Officer Caines, Zachary Garred as Craig

Episode 5

W: Jason Herbison
D: Scott Hartford Davies

DS Wilson begins investigating the murder, calling each m of the group in for questioning. Addo's panic intensifies as he realises that, with no memory, he has no way of proving his innocence. Since he knows nothing for sure, anything is possible and he begins to feel that someone must have spiked his drink.

Convinced of Addo's innocence, Stavva and Jarrod attempt to help him recall events of the previous night. They begin by attempting to find the author of the note left for Addo, but to no avail. While gathering his clothes from his illegal digs, Addo realises he lost his trousers last night — literally. And to make matters worse, Addo's squatting is exposed by the highly unimpressed owner of the flat he's been staying in.

Meanwhile, the forensics team discovers that the victim was taken from a car and dragged and then dropped into the water. Stavva's sister, Lucia, is identified as the owner of the vehicle. Stavva previously told Wilson he had driven his sister's car to the reunion, meaning that he is brought back to the station for further questioning.

Later, Stephen turns up on Gabby's doorstep, announcing to Bec that he's told his wife and children about her and that he has left them, ready to move to Sydney to start a new life with her.

Cast: John Atkinson as Stephen Mulroney, Olivia Bonnici as Tess McManus, Nathaniel Buzolic as Paul O'Donnell, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Diane Craig as Deborah McManus, Aidan Gillett as Daniel McManus, Charlotte Gregg as Tracy O'Donnell, Daniel Henshall as Addo O'Donnell, Katherine Hicks as Poppy Hammond, Noel Hodda as Ron O'Donnell, Ryan Johnson as Stavva Jones, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West, Clayton Watson as Jarrod O'Donnell, Shane Withington as DS Simon Wilson; Adrienne Pickering as DC Christine Taylor, Graham Rouse as Sutcliff, Brendan Clearkin as Sid

Episode 6

W: Jason Herbison
D: Geoffrey Nottage

Stavva is shocked to discover that the car he was driving was used in the murder. DS Wilson informs Stavva that the victim's blood was found on his clothes, but Stavva protests that the blood was a result of an altercation earlier in the evening. As the case against Stavva is building, the police believe he had the means, but question his motivation.

Poppy's partner, Peta, arrives in town with a splash and is thrown in at the deep end, using her legal skills to assist Addo in working out exactly what happened to him on his lost night. Meanwhile, Poppy takes the plunge and outs herself to her grandmother, Olive. Olive's response is to go straight into denial, leaving a very disappointed Poppy.

Elsewhere, Bec realises that Stephen's offer to move his life to Sydney to be with her is a large and heartfelt gesture. Wary, but still in love, she makes a decision to risk it and the two begin the journey back to coupledom. Then DS Wilson calls Bec into the station after discovering that she sent the victim a threatening message only 45 minutes prior to his murder.

Cast: John Atkinson as Stephen Mulroney, Daisy Betts as Peta Lee, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Maggie Dence as Olive Hammond, Daniel Henshall as Addo O'Donnell, Katherine Hicks as Poppy Hammond, Ryan Johnson as Stavva Jones, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West, Kim Knuckey as Brian Jones, Shane Withington as DS Simon Wilson; Adrienne Pickering as DC Christine Taylor, Zachary Garred as Craig, Betty Tougher as Iris

Episode 7

W: Sam Meikle
D: Geoffrey Nottage

DS Wilson questions Bec about the threatening text she sent Philby on the night of the murder and, as a result, her history with Jarrod is revealed. Bec explains that the text was sent as a means to prevent Philby misinterpreting a moment he saw between Jarrod and herself — a moment that was innocent but could be misconstrued. But the truth about what really happened between Jarrod and Bec on the night of the reunion remains a mystery.

With Peta's encouragement, Addo retraces his steps from the night of the murder. On the trail for evidence Peta finds a photo of Addo and Philby on a pub photo board. The photo was taken late on the night of Philby's murder. The publican reveals that the two were in a raucous state and were later kicked out of the pub. Peta takes Addo on in a professional capacity as her client when it becomes clear that he needs a lawyer.

Cast: Basia A'Hern as Lucia Jones, Daisy Betts as Peta Lee, Nathaniel Buzolic as Paul O'Donnell, Zoe Carides as Pia Jones, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Maggie Dence as Olive Hammond, Charlotte Gregg as Tracy O'Donnell, Daniel Henshall as Addo O'Donnell, Katherine Hicks as Poppy Hammond, Noel Hodda as Ron O'Donnell, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West, Clayton Watson as Jarrod O'Donnell, Shane Withington as DS Simon Wilson; Chris King as Publican

Episode 8

W: Sam Meikle
D: Geoffrey Nottage

The day of Philby's funeral arrives, and each of Philby's nearest and dearest prepare themselves to say goodbye.

Bec is confounded when she discovers that Stephen's twin teenagers, Kyle and Kirsten, are on their way to Sydney. Their mother put them on a flight to see their dad, not realising that Stephen was on his way to Melbourne. Bec receives a less-than-warm welcome from the twins and, when Stephen's flight back to Sydney is delayed, she is left to fend for herself with two highly unimpressed teenagers. The twins make no secret of the disdain they hold for Bec; as far as they're concerned, she stole their father away from their family. They want nothing to do with her.

The gang's attempts to spend time with Tess and help her through her grief are blatantly blocked by Deborah, while Daniel's rudeness to Tess at the funeral incites Jarrod's fury and a confrontation ensues.

Cast: Daisy Betts as Peta Lee, Olivia Bonnici as Tess McManus, Zoe Carides as Pia Jones, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Diane Craig as Deborah McManus, Aidan Gillett as Daniel McManus, Charlotte Gregg as Tracy O'Donnell, Daniel Henshall as Addo O'Donnell, Katherine Hicks as Poppy Hammond, Noel Hodda as Ron O'Donnell, Louis Hunter as Kyle Mulroney, Ryan Johnson as Stavva Jones, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West, Clayton Watson as Jarrod O'Donnell, Samara Weaving as Kirsten Mulroney, Shane Withington as DS Simon Wilson; Bill Conn as Priest, Richard Huggett as DC Jeremy Piper

Note: first appearances (and first acting roles) for Louis Hunter and Samara Weaving

Episode 9

W: Leigh McGrath
D: Geoffrey Nottage

Stephen drops the bombshell that the twins' mother, Angela, has left for Paris, leaving them to stay with their father. The twins, Kyle and Kirsten, remain convinced of Bec's guilt as a home wrecker and set themselves on a mission to destroy her.

Elsewhere, DS Wilson confronts Tess with the news that her parents have reported her as a missing person in the UK, while an intruder breaks into the McManus house while Tess is home alone.

Cast: John Atkinson as Stephen Mulroney, Olivia Bonnici as Tess McManus, Daisy Betts as Peta Lee, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Charlotte Gregg as Tracy O'Donnell, Louis Hunter as Kyle Mulroney, Kim Knuckey as Brian Jones, Charlie Rose MacLennan as Zoe O'Donnell, Clayton Watson as Jarrod O'Donnell, Samara Weaving as Kirsten Mulroney, Shane Withington as DS Simon Wilson; Jason Montgomery as DC Brad Nash

Episode 10

W: Leigh McGrath
D: Geoffrey Nottage

Daniel returns home to find the house ransacked and a terrified Tess hiding. Much to Deborah and Daniel's dismay, Tess calls the police and reports the robbery. Following an inventory it's discovered that the only thing missing from the McManus house is Philby's laptop — someone was desperate to get it and DS Wilson wants to know who.

Tess is shocked when she hears the autopsy results. Even more shocking is the evidence that Philby had a large amount of amphetamines in his blood. Daniel recalls the ecstasy tablets that were in his brother's bloodstream on the night of his murder.

Cast: Basia A'Hern as Lucia Jones, Olivia Bonnici as Tess McManus, Nathaniel Buzolic as Paul O'Donnell, Diane Craig as Deborah McManus, Aidan Gillett as Daniel McManus, Daniel Henshall as Addo O'Donnell, Noel Hodda as Ron O'Donnell, Ryan Johnson as Stavva Jones, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West, Shane Withington as DS Simon Wilson; Roy Billing as Mr Holt, Alex Bryant-Smith as Police Officer #1, Daniel Lissing as Tiger

Episode 11

W: Sam Meikle
D: Catherine Roden

DS Wilson questions Stavva as to why he was at The Point the previous night, role-playing some kind of fight with Addo. He asks whether Stavva was showing Addo how he killed Philby. Stavva denies that was what was happening, while protecting Addo's secret.

Meanwhile, Gabby is floored when Paul arrives at the first day of school dressed in school uniform. At his dad Ron's encouragement, he's decided to repeat his final year. Oblivious to Gabby and Paul's relationship, Ron arranges to have Paul moved into Gabby's class, increasing Gabby's feelings of discomfort.

Elsewhere, Poppy and Peta make a surprise announcement at their farewell drinks.

Cast: Basia A'Hern as Lucia Jones, Daisy Betts as Peta Lee, Nathaniel Buzolic as Paul O'Donnell, Zoe Carides as Pia Jones, Diane Craig as Deborah McManus, Maggie Dence as Olive Hammond, Aidan Gillett as Daniel McManus, Charlotte Gregg as Tracy O'Donnell, Katherine Hicks as Poppy Hammond, Noel Hodda as Ron O'Donnell, Ryan Johnson as Stavva Jones, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West, Clayton Watson as Jarrod O'Donnell, Shane Withington as DS Simon Wilson; Chris Argirousis as Police Officer, Betty Tougher as Iris

Episode 12

W: Margaret Wilson
D: Catherine Roden

Bec suffers an uncomfortable moment when she introduces her ex-boyfriend, Jarrod, to her current beau, Stephen, and his two children.

Elsewhere, DS Wilson questions Tracy about the last time she saw Philby. Wilson receives confirmation that Philby was seen speaking with Tracy, at the nursery, on the day of his death, and he confronts her about why she omitted this fact when she made her statement.

Much to the twins' disapproval, Stephen enrols them at the local school, Manly High. Kirsten and Kyle decide to make their own special additions to Bec's CV in advance of her job interview at the hospital.

Cast: John Atkinson as Stephen Mulroney, Daisy Betts as Peta Lee, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Maggie Dence as Olive Hammond, Aidan Gillett as Daniel McManus, Charlotte Gregg as Tracy O'Donnell, Katherine Hicks as Poppy Hammond, Louis Hunter as Kyle Mulroney, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West, Charlie Rose MacLennan as Zoe O'Donnell, Clayton Watson as Jarrod O'Donnell, Samara Weaving as Kirsten Mulroney, Shane Withington as DS Simon Wilson; Jonathan Bennett as Labourer

Episode 13

W: Michaeley O'Brien
D: Catherine Roden

Stephen takes Bec to a dazzling waterfront property. His plan is for Bec, himself and the twins to live all together as one big happy family. After receiving some counsel from Gabby and Poppy, Bec makes the decision to take the plunge and move in with Stephen and the kids.

Addo is still unable to recall anything after watching the reunion video screening. Desperate, he calls on Stephen's psychiatric expertise. Stephen hypnotises Addo and discovers he was experiencing feelings of rage on the night of the murder.

It DS Wilson's attention that there is some footage missing from the night of the reunion. Tracy confesses that she took the tape because she was worried Poppy had recorded her slandering Bec behind her back, and that she later burnt the tape. Wilson, although not overly suspicious, is deeply unimpressed.

Elsewhere, Tess discovers a passport hidden in her and Philby's wedding album; the face is Philby's, but the name the passport is under is that of Ben Richards. There is also a slip of paper with a bar code and Tess is left wondering why her husband had a fake identity.

Cast: John Atkinson as Stephen Mulroney, Olivia Bonnici as Tess McManus, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Charlotte Gregg as Tracy O'Donnell, Daniel Henshall as Addo O'Donnell, Katherine Hicks as Poppy Hammond, Noel Hodda as Ron O'Donnell, Ryan Johnson as Stavva Jones, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West, Kim Knuckey as Brian Jones, Clayton Watson as Jarrod O'Donnell, Shane Withington as DS Simon Wilson; Gyton Grantley as Alex, Dylan Landre as Philby McManus, Adrienne Pickering as DC Christine Taylor

Episode 14

W: Dan Bennett
D: Catherine Roden

Peta's ability to think outside of the box leads to her outsmarting and trumping Deborah at her own game. Deborah pays Peta a visit and informs her that she's dropping the case against Pia. What's more, she makes Peta a very attractive job offer.

Gabby catches Paul in the middle of a school-yard scuffle with another student. Breaking up the fight she discovers that Paul was defending her honour. From Gabby's perspective, the incident is another example of why their relationship won't survive.

Addo receives an unwelcome visit from a creditor demanding the money he is trying to extort from him. Addo is saved by Daniel who, in turn, warns Addo that he now expects him to pay the full amount in question to him.

A stolen car slams into the Pia outside the café leaving her lifeless on the ground...

Cast: Basia A'Hern as Lucia Jones, Daisy Betts as Peta Lee, Nathaniel Buzolic as Paul O'Donnell, Zoe Carides as Pia Jones, Diane Craig as Deborah McManus, Aidan Gillett as Daniel McManus, Daniel Henshall as Addo O'Donnell, Ryan Johnson as Stavva Jones, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West; Darren Casey as Mr Reynolds, Adelaide Clemens as Fiona, Mark Duncan as Thunder, Nicholas Mercer as Liam, Curtis Oakes as Simon

Episode 15

W: Jason Herbison, Sam Meikle
D: Catherine Roden

While waiting for her interview at the hospital, Bec spots Pia, now conscious although suffering several injures, being rushed into the emergency ward. Pia's condition begins to decline and she lapses into unconsciousness. Bec springs into action, taking control of the situation and saving Pia's life with swift medical intervention. Dr Welsh thanks her and the truth of Bec's CV is revealed.

Elsewhere, Stavva informs DS Wilson that he's certain Daniel McManus is behind Pia's hit-and-run. Enraged, Stavva confronts Daniel and a fight ensues. Wilson intervenes and Stavva is taken to the station and charged with assault. Distressed and guilt-ridden by his mother's ordeal, Stavva takes the situation into his own hands.

Meanwhile, Daniel makes Tess a handsome proposition, on the condition she agrees to leave town before Deborah returns from a business trip.

Cast: Olivia Bonnici as Tess McManus, Zoe Carides as Pia Jones, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Aidan Gillett as Daniel McManus, Noel Hodda as Ron O'Donnell, Louis Hunter as Kyle Mulroney, Ryan Johnson as Stavva Jones, Kim Knuckey as Brian Jones, Samara Weaving as Kirsten Mulroney, Shane Withington as DS Simon Wilson; Alex Bryant-Smith as Police Officer #2, Roderic Byrnes as Police Officer #1, Susan Kennedy as Dr Welsh, Hayley McCarthy as Nurse, Damian Rice as Dr Supple

Episode 16

W: Chris Hawkshaw

A confused Stavva flees Manly in an attempt to save everyone from his mounting woes, but he is tricked into returning by well-meaning friends and family.

A terrified Tess receives threatening emails from a mystery person who claims to have Philby's computer. She has no idea who this person is or what they could possibly want with her.

Daniel makes a desperate bid to get Tess out of his life by paying her off, but Deborah thwarts his attempts by convincing Tess to stay. But when Tess overhears Daniel questioning Deborah about digging into her past she becomes more concerned than ever.

Daniel tries to bribe Addo into blaming Stavva for Philby's murder, but Addo stuns everyone by confessing to the crime himself.

Meanwhile, Gabby becomes increasingly uncomfortable with Paul's attention in the schoolyard.

Cast: Basia A'Hern as Lucia Jones, Olivia Bonnici as Tess McManus, Nathaniel Buzolic as Paul O'Donnell, Diane Craig as Deborah McManus, Aidan Gillett as Daniel McManus, Daniel Henshall as Addo O'Donnell, Katherine Hicks as Poppy Hammond, Ryan Johnson as Stavva Jones, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West, Clayton Watson as Jarrod O'Donnell, Shane Withington as DS Simon Wilson; Jason Montgomery as DC Brad Nash, Lauren Hawker as Shazza

Episode 17

W: Andrew Kelly
D: Lewis Fitz-Gerald

Addo's family and friends are shocked by the news of his confession and reel with disbelief over his involvement in Philby's murder. Jarrod informs Ron of Addo's lost night and the group's decision to keep his memory loss a secret. Ron is outraged at the group's naivety and his distress grows at his bewilderment over Addo's confession.

Peta confronts Addo as his lawyer, pointing out the implausibility of aspects of his confession. She encourages him to come clean, but Addo remains entirely convinced of his guilt to such an extent that Peta begins to believe it, too.

As Stavva attempts to uncover what is going on in Addo's mind, Addo is vehement in his belief that he killed Philby and tells Stavva as much. The conversation is recorded and played back to DS Wilson.

Elsewhere, Bec appeals to Stephen that the only way their relationship will survive is if Kirsten and Kyle drop their animosity towards her. Stephen placates Bec with his belief that the twins just need some time to adjust to their new life. Kirsten's frustration increases, however, as she keenly feels the absence of her mother in her life. She pressures Kyle to continue with the anti-Bec campaign but is disgusted when she witnesses Kyle beginning to bond with Bec.

Cast: John Atkinson as Stephen Mulroney, Daisy Betts as Peta Lee, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Charlotte Gregg as Tracy O'Donnell, Daniel Henshall as Addo O'Donnell, Katherine Hicks as Poppy Hammond, Noel Hodda as Ron O'Donnell, Louis Hunter as Kyle Mulroney, Ryan Johnson as Stavva Jones, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West, Charlie Rose MacLennan as Zoe O'Donnell, Clayton Watson as Jarrod O'Donnell, Samara Weaving as Kirsten Mulroney, Shane Withington as DS Simon Wilson; Zachary Garred as Craig, Adam Hilberry as Homeless Man, Chris King as Publican, Dylan Landre as Philby McManus, Lucy Suze Taylor as Photographer

Episode 18

W: Andrew Kelly
D: Lewis Fitz-Gerald

Bec witnesses Daniel causing a disturbance and assaulting a couple of patrol police officers. Once at the station, DS Wilson twigs that Daniel's provocation is an attempt to get his hands on Addo — who is being held at the station after confessing to murdering Philby. Wilson later releases Daniel.

Wilson proposes a lie detector test to Stavva as a way to prove his innocence. Stavva passes the test with flying colours but his elation is short-lived as he realises the police are honing in on Addo.

Meanwhile, Deborah offers Pia her apologies over the accident. Pia rejects the apology and confronts Deborah over Daniel — accusing her of directly, or indirectly, being the cause of Pia's accident.

Elsewhere, Jarrod refrains from confiding his frustrations to Tracy and the gap between husband and wife broadens once more. Oblivious to Stephen's true identity, Tracy seeks professional counselling and begins therapy with Dr Mulroney.

Cast: John Atkinson as Stephen Mulroney, Zoe Carides as Pia Jones, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Diane Craig as Deborah McManus, Aidan Gillett as Daniel McManus, Charlotte Gregg as Tracy O'Donnell, Noel Hodda as Ron O'Donnell, Ryan Johnson as Stavva Jones, Kim Knuckey as Brian Jones, Charlie Rose MacLennan as Zoe O'Donnell, Clayton Watson as Jarrod O'Donnell, Shane Withington as DS Simon Wilson; Jamiel Boukabou as Removalist, Dean Baker as DC Fisher, Richard Huggett as DC Jeremy Piper, Daniel Lissing as Tiger

Note: the boom mic drops into frame in opening scene on the cop's line "...or there's gonna be some problems"

Episode 19

W: Leigh McGrath
D: Lewis Fitz-Gerald

Tess's best friend from the UK, Noel, turns up unnannounced on the McManus's doorstep in Manly for a surprise visit. He has no idea that Philby has been murdered and that Tess is now a widow. Noel is informed about Philby's death by Deborah. Deborah attempts to glean as much information about Tess from Noel as she possibly can, while Tess confesses to Noel that she hasn't told her parents about Philby's death ... in fact they don't even know she's living in Sydney. Tess also confides her fear over the threatening emails she's been receiving and the many concerns she has about Philby's history and the McManus family.

In a moment of nostalgia, Bec places the engagement ring given to her by Jarrod, nine years ago, on her finger. However, she soon finds that it won't budge. Jarrod spots his ring on Bec's finger and, after an awkward moment, offers to help her remove it. Jarrod and Bec share an intimate moment over the ring and their shared history.

Meanwhile, Tracy continues attending therapy sessions with Stephen. Both of them are still oblivious to each other's true identities.

Cast: Basia A'Hern as Lucia Jones, John Atkinson as Stephen Mulroney, Olivia Bonnici as Tess McManus, Zoe Carides as Pia Jones, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Diane Craig as Deborah McManus, Aidan Gillett as Daniel McManus, Charlotte Gregg as Tracy O'Donnell, Louis Hunter as Kyle Mulroney, Clayton Watson as Jarrod O'Donnell; Sam Haft as Noel

Episode 20

W: Yuki Asano
D: Lewis Fitz-Gerald

Ron arrives on Tess's doorstep and pleads with her to help Addo with his defence. Tess agrees and tells Addo of her belief in his innocence and her fear that Philby's true killer will go free if Addo takes the fall. She begs him to retract his confession.

Addo changes his statement but, just when he is about to be released, a forensic report on a mystery scarf is delivered to DS Wilson. The results make Addo's case seem more dismal than ever.

Noel confesses his love of Tess to a stranger at the club, oblivious to the fact that the stranger is Ray.

Kirsten, meanwhile, is less than thrilled when Gabby announces that she and Kirsten's father have agreed to get Kirsten a tutor to help her with general science. Kirsten becomes a lot more interested when she discovers that her tutor is Paul and makes a play for him during her biology tutorial.

Cast: Daisy Betts as Peta Lee, Olivia Bonnici as Tess McManus, Nathaniel Buzolic as Paul O'Donnell, Zoe Carides as Pia Jones, Daniel Henshall as Addo O'Donnell, Noel Hodda as Ron O'Donnell, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West, Samara Weaving as Kirsten Mulroney, Shane Withington as DS Simon Wilson; Michael Beattie as Greenkeeper, Sam Haft as Noel, David Ritchie as Ray, Alex Bryant Smith as Police Officer

Episode 21

W: Jason Herbison
D: Scott Hartford Davis

The arrival of another email horrifies Tess and Noel as they realise they are being watched. Noel pleads with Tess to call the police and inform them of the threatening emails from whom they suspect is Philby's murderer. Tess decides to wait until the container, with its possible treasure trove, arrives from the UK.

Ron is robbed and attacked at work and news soon reaches the McManus household. Tess is sent another email telling her Ron's attack was a warning to her. Her fear and guilt over her failure to disclose this information to the police intensifies and propels Tess into offering to speak to the magistrate in Addo's defence in a bid to ward off her guilt.

Jarrod's omission to tell Tracy of his past engagement to Bec haunts her, as she continues her therapy with Stephen under her pseudonym. Stephen urges Tracy to speak with her husband, "Jeffrey", about his past engagement. Tracy tells Pia about the engagement and she is stunned, urging Tracy to come clean with her husband and get to the bottom of things.

When Tracy confronts Jarrod, he is full of apologies over his insensitivity — he stresses he didn't tell Tracy about his engagement to Bec because it no longer meant anything to him. Tracy's imagination, however, remains in overdrive and she finds it impossible to let go of her fear.

Meanwhile, Deborah's accountant, Thomas Finer, attempts to blackmail Deborah into giving him the retirement package of the century. An unimpressed Daniel has other plans, however, and Thomas ends up in hospital. Deborah sends Thomas on an all-expenses paid trip to Hamilton Island as compensation for Daniel's heavy-handed actions, but Deborah has plans for Thomas — no one plays her and gets away with it.

Cast: John Atkinson as Stephen Mulroney, Daisy Betts as Peta Lee, Olivia Bonnici as Tess McManus, Zoe Carides as Pia Jones, Diane Craig as Deborah McManus, Aidan Gillett as Daniel McManus, Charlotte Gregg as Tracy O'Donnell, Daniel Henshall as Addo O'Donnell, Noel Hodda as Ron O'Donnell, Clayton Watson as Jarrod O'Donnell; Sam Haft as Noel, David Webb as Thomas Finer, Tom Simmons as Robber

Episode 22

W: Margaret Wilson
D: Scott Hartford Davis

Poppy's speed dating night runs badly from the beginning as numbers pull out by the minute. Desperate for singles, Poppy recruits her coupled-up friends with strict instructions to act single.

Poppy is upset to learn Peta has a greed to work for Deborah McManus and is concerned she won't have time for Addo's case but Peta assures Poppy she's arranged to keep Addo's case a priority.

Tracy confronts Bec about how she ended her relationship with Jarrod and asks her to tell Jarrod the truth about why she broke off their engagement nine years ago.

One of the speed daters, Simone, is a reporter who takes an interest in Addo who was roped into participating in hopes of cheering him up. A chance encounter with a photographer provides Addo with another clue about what happened the night of the murder.

Cast: Daisy Betts as Peta Lee, Nathaniel Buzolic as Paul O'Donnell, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Daniel Henshall as Addo O'Donnell, Katherine Hicks as Poppy Hammond, Noel Hodda as Ron O'Donnell, Ryan Johnson as Stavva Jones, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West, Clayton Watson as Jarrod O'Donnell; Toni Pearen as Justine, Paul Arundall as Simone, Mariel McClory as Jenna, Matthew Pearson as Grant, David Sutton as Evan, Lucy Suze Taylor as Photographer

Episode 23

W: David Ogilvy
D: Scott Hartford Davis

Stavva isn't the only love-struck one. When Kyle goes for a job at Bacino, the café, Pia gets the impression that it's not the job, but Lucia that he is after.

Peta takes the photo of Addo, the mystery Asian woman and Philby to the police, but DS Wilson can only see the woman as a witness, not a suspect. A frustrated Peta decides to post the photo up around the local area — but Ray immediately tears it down.

Meanwhile, Tess denies ever having seen the mystery woman before, but when Noel presses her, she admits that there is a slight recognition. However, worried that Philby was mixed up in something illegal, she doesn't want to get involved with the police.

While Noel decides to take a swim, Tess is left to make her own way home. Feeling that she is being watched, she becomes positive that she is in danger and, when she receives another threatening email, she races down to the beach to fetch Noel — just in time to see a speed boat run directly over him...

Cast: Basia A'Hern as Lucia Jones, Daisy Betts as Peta Lee, Olivia Bonnici as Tess McManus, Zoe Carides as Pia Jones, Diane Craig as Deborah McManus, Aidan Gillett as Daniel McManus, Katherine Hicks as Poppy Hammond, Louis Hunter as Kyle Mulroney, Ryan Johnson as Stavva Jones, Kim Knuckey as Brian Jones, Shane Withington as DS Simon Wilson; Toni Pearen as Justine, Sam Haft as Noel, David Ritchie as Ray Churchill, Roderic Byrnes as Constable

Episode 24

W: Greg Millin
D: Scott Hartford Davis

As Tess struggles to process Noel's declaration of love, he tries to make her understand the severity of the consequences if they stick around for the arrival of the container. Someone tried to murder him and he wants them to leave within 24 hours. In desperation, he attempts to pack her suitcase, only to be dismissed and sent on his way.

Things in the O'Donnell household are heating up as the boys can't help but snap at each other. It's been one year since their mother died and it's time to spread her ashes. As they prepare for the special anniversary, Ron puts on the video Diane filmed weeks before she died.

As Paul races home, just in time for the video, Gabby hopelessly tries to make him understand why she can't be there. Diane's goodbye message touches the family and really brings home what matters. The day is marred, however, by the arrival of the newspaper, with a headline that reads: "I killed and I don't remember". It seems the journalist from the speed dating night has gone ahead with her story, and the boys are furious.

Gabby later starts to contemplate her relationship with Paul. After his immature outburst at the speed dating evening, she can't help but blame his age. Things are only made worse when Gabby turns up at the O'Donnells' with a special band for Paul, only to get into a fight.

Kirsten's behaviour comes into question again when she throws an unsupervised party at Bec's apartment. As she reaches the end of her tether, Bec makes Kirsten a deal — she won't tell her father if Kirsten drops the attitude.

Just as Noel thinks he's safe, he bumps into Ray on the way to the airport and happily accepts a lift from him — unaware of the danger he's in.

Cast: John Atkinson as Stephen Mulroney, Olivia Bonnici as Tess McManus, Nathaniel Buzolic as Paul O'Donnell, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Diane Craig as Deborah McManus, Charlotte Gregg as Tracy O'Donnell, Daniel Henshall as Addo O'Donnell, Noel Hodda as Ron O'Donnell, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West, Charlie Rose MacLennan as Zoe O'Donnell, Clayton Watson as Jarrod O'Donnell, Samara Weaving as Kirsten Mulroney; Sam Haft as Noel, David Ritchie as Ray Churchill, Mary Regan as Diane O'Donnell, Sam Geer as Jet

Episode 25

W: Stephen Vagg
D: Scott Hartford Davis

The return to Addo of the pants he was wearing the night of the murder yields another clue about his movements on the night.

Bec's trust in Kirsten is once again tested when Bec blames her for giving out prescriptions from her script pad.

Kyle talks Lucia into spending the day together only to find himself on babysitting duty looking after Zoe.

Tracy continues her therapy with Stephen who remains oblivious to the fact she is talking about Bec. When Stephen asks her to bring Jarrod along on her next session she must come clean about being in counselling. Before she can tell him at the club, in walks Bec with Stephen.

Cast: Basia A'Hern as Lucia Jones, John Atkinson as Stephen Mulroney, Zoe Carides as Pia Jones, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Charlotte Gregg as Tracy O'Donnell, Daniel Henshall as Addo O'Donnell, Louis Hunter as Kyle Mulroney, Ryan Johnson as Stavva Jones, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West, Kim Knuckey as Brian Jones, Charlie Rose MacLennan as Zoe O'Donnell, Clayton Watson as Jarrod O'Donnell, Samara Weaving as Kirsten Mulroney; Graham Rouse as Mr Sutcliffe

Episode 26

W: Margaret Wilson
D: Geoffrey Nottage

After the embarrassing dinner meeting, Stephen can't help but wonder if everything he said to Tracy in therapy is actually true. After finding the tape of Bec and Kirsten's fight, the weaknesses within his own relationship are confirmed.

An attempted party for Addo doesn't quite go to plan as Gabby, Stavva and Addo are the only attendees. For the three friends however, reminiscing is just fine and talking about old times helps Addo smile again — until the reality of his situation hits home and the weeks of pent-up sadness come flooding out.

However, the next morning Stavva finds the letter with a Seaforth post mark and Addo's innocence becomes apparent.

Meanwhile, with the investigation back to square one, Noel arrives at Tess's with the excuse of being unable to leave her. But it seems there is more to his return...

Cast: John Atkinson as Stephen Mulroney, Olivia Bonnici as Tess McManus, Renai Caruso as Bec Quilter, Charlotte Gregg as Tracy O'Donnell, Daniel Henshall as Addo O'Donnell, Ryan Johnson as Stavva Jones, Sophie Katinis as Gabby West, Clayton Watson as Jarrod O'Donnell, Shane Withington as DS Simon Wilson; Sam Haft as Noel, Nikki Bennett as Emily, Richie Cotton as Club Manager