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The Happy Ever After Thing

Episode 2.01
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Ratings: 1.074 million viewers (6th)
Written by David Hannam
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo

Re-united high-school friends Bec, Jenny, Frances and Sophie discover their lives moving in directions none of them could possibly have imagined. It's been three months since the wedding of Bec and Matt.

Bec is dealing with the news of her pregnancy and the delicate issue of the paternity. It's not an ideal situation, but she's committed to making it work. Can Matt do the same?

Jenny is returning to university to study teaching, but first must confess to the girls and her family that she has blown her entire share of the lottery money.

Meanwhile Frances and Zach must now navigate the parenting of Frances' half-sister and the effect this will have on their own relationship. Sophie finally got her man. She and Dr Doug could not be happier… But now he is to father her best friend's baby, can their new relationship cope with such a delicate situation?

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Rebecca Gilbert, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Damien Bodie as Jonathan Kurtiss, Blair McDonough as Matt O'Connor, Stephen Phillips as Zach Armstrong, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Jack Pearson as Patrick Gross, Sarah Grace as Bridget Fitzgerald, Mike Smith as Callum Gilbert, Paul Moore as Wes Fitzpatrick, Carmen Duncan as Prof Kerry Green, Piagrace Moon as Jasmine Patterson, Matt Deane as Mitchell Hughes, Emily Thomas as Paula Seers, Damian Rocher as Auctioneer, Justin Fusella as Cyclist, Belinda Dewar as German Barmaid, Zac Tyler as Pete Ridley, David Cormick as Andy Barr White, Simmone Duckmanton as Imogen Barr White, Blake Testro as Connor Grey; Flamenco Guitarists: Matthew Fagan, Bon Nardella

Grape Expectations

Episode 2.02
Tuesday, July 03, 2012
Ratings: 0.995 million viewers (6th)
Written by Kirsty Fisher
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo

The couples are loved-up and looking forward to Jenny's big weekend away but things don't go to plan. There's the issue of Jenny being broke and the bigger issue that she hasn't told the girls. Bec worries about the Matt and Doug dynamic in the confined spaces of a holiday house. Frances' going away plans are snagged before she's even left when Jasmine is nearly arrested. Sophie wants to celebrate becoming a doctor and enjoy her last days of freedom before the grown-up medical world descends. Meanwhile, the Gross's first weekend alone in a long time goes from bad to worse with the arrival of Jasmine, then Bridget and Wes and finally, Nana Dot.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Rebecca Gilbert, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Blair McDonough as Matt O'Connor, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Stephen Phillips as Zach Armstrong, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Jack Pearson as Patrick Gross, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Anne Phelan as Dot Gross, Sarah Grace as Bridget Fitzgerald, Mike Smith as Callum Gilbert, Piagrace Moon as Jasmine Patterson, Paul Moore as Wes Fitzpatrick

Welcome to the Family

Episode 2.03
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Ratings: 1.073 million viewers (5th)
Written by Alix Beane
Directed by Ian Gilmour

Anxious to make a good impression at her orientation week, Jenny tries desperately to fit in, but her first day dredges up ghosts of high school past and sees her return to her comfort zone — the girls toilets. Bec is horrified by the thought that her Mum and Dad might be dating again, but her dad has a different surprise in store when he introduces his new fiancee, twenty-eight-year-old Brandi. Sophie's excitement for the first day of her medical placement is quickly dishevelled when she's relegated to menial tasks, but when Sophie is faced with a medical emergency, she decides to use her initiative. Meanwhile, Zach's wife Claire turns up on Frances' doorstep to apologise for her past behaviour, but Frances has a feeling that's not all she's there for.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Rebecca Gilbert, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Damien Bodie as Jonathan Kurtiss, Blair McDonough as Matt O'Connor, Stephen Phillips as Zach Armstrong, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Anne Phelan as Dot Gross, Jack Pearson as Patrick Gross, Mike Smith as Callum Gilbert, Carmen Duncan as Prof Kerry Green, Piagrace Moon as Jasmine Patterson, Natalie Saleeba as Claire Armstrong, Greg Stone as Steve Gilbert, Luke Arnold as Lachie Clarke, Maya Aleksandra as Brandi Bower, Matt Levett as Spencer Campbell, Laura Wheelwright as Nadia Coviello, Elizabeth Nabbeb as Grace Taylor, Felicity Soper as Shelley Buchanan, Edvard Hakansson as Garielle Buchanan, Nicolette Ballagh as Girl #1, Hannah Vanderheide as Girl #2; Nana Kiss Band Members: Glenn Mossop, Dan Chisholm, David Morgan, Regan Lethbridge, James Majernik

Juggling's Not Just a Party Trick

Episode 2.04
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Ratings: 1.008 million viewers (7th)
Written by Trent Roberts
Directed by Ian Gilmour

Sophie is keen to take her mind off her upcoming hearing with the hospital board, but in doing so, makes a bad situation worse and must face some uncomfortable truths about her own behaviour. Bec is attempting to do it all, but something has to give and her decision about what to let go shocks those closest to her. When Jenny finds out that her Dad has been made redundant, it magnifies her guilt about spending all the lottery money and she decides to take on a new job managing Lachie's band, but will spending even more time with Lachie impact on her relationship with Callum?

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Rebecca Gilbert, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Blair McDonough as Matt O'Connor, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Stephen Phillips as Zach Armstrong, Damien Bodie as Jonathan Kurtiss, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Anne Phelan as Dot Gross, Jack Pearson as Patrick Gross, Mike Smith as Callum Gilbert, Sarah Grace as Bridget Fitzgerald, Nell Feeney as Carolyn Gilbert, Carmen Duncan as Prof Kerry Green, Paul Moore as Wes Fitzpatrick, Greg Stone as Steve Gilbert, Luke Arnold as Lachie Clarke, Maya Aleksandra as Brandi Bower, Lachlan Woods as Chris Jones, Laura Wheelwright as Nadia Coviello, Patrick Williams as Male Celebrant, Elizabeth Stiles as Stacy Montague, Richard Anastasios as Bar Patron #1, Tim Boyanton as Bar Patron #2, Carlin Grant as Marty Brown, Jordan Katelanis as Dress Shoes Man, Bryn Overend as Combat Boots Man; Nana Kiss Band Members: Glenn Mossop, Dan Chisholm, David Morgan, Regan Lethbridge, James Majernik

A Day in the Life

Episode 2.05
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Ratings: 1.026 million viewers (5th)
Written by Faith McKinnon
Directed by Bill Hughes

Jenny's commitment to the band and her uni sees her immersed into a new world, with little time for Callum or the girls. After she lands a meeting with a record company, her focus on the band ramps up, and with it comes a surprising admission from Lachie. With Sophie and Matt unable to attend the birthing class, Bec and Doug are reminded of the close bond they shared in the past and the strength of their friendship. Confronted by their intimacy, Matt's reservations about how much more he needs to deal with come to the fore. Meanwhile, Sophie is determined to redeem herself at work and it seems it's all going to plan. That is, until Spencer learns of her relationship with Doug. He offers her a gentle warning, but can he be trusted?

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Rebecca Gilbert, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Damien Bodie as Jonathan Kurtiss, Blair McDonough as Matt O'Connor, Stephen Phillips as Zach Armstrong, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Anne Phelan as Dot Gross, Jack Pearson as Patrick Gross, Carmen Duncan as Prof Kerry Green, Natalie Saleeba as Claire Armstrong, Sarah Grace as Bridget Fitzgerald, Mike Smith as Callum Gilbert, Piagrace Moon as Jasmine Moon, Paul Moore as Wes Fitzpatrick, Luke Arnold as Lachie Clarke, Nadia Coviello as Laura Wheelwright, Nick Mitchell as Mike Snell, Shanyn Asmar as Pam Vause, Olivia Simone as Tara Baker, Matt Levett as Spencer Campbell, Elizabeth Nabben as Grace Taylor; Nana Kiss Band Members: Glenn Mossop, Dan Chisholm, David Morgan, Regan Lethbridge, James Majernik

Twists of Fete

Episode 2.06
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Ratings: 0.843 million viewers (8th)
Written by Phil Lloyd
Directed by Bill Hughes

It's the annual hospital fete fundraiser, but the fun and games are tainted for Sophie when rival student Spencer accuses her of receiving biased treatment because of her relationship with Doug and also of having bought her way back into medicine. Sophie refutes the claim but faces serious trouble when stolen hospital drugs are discovered in her bag.

Bec, Matt, and Doug find themselves debating over the idea of a home birth. Meanwhile, the awkwardness between Jenny and Lachie since their kiss has become unbearable, and Jenny tries to block it out by focusing on the band's first big gig and overcompensating with Callum; however, a psychic reading at the fete puts her on shaky ground. Could Lachie be the one after all?

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Rebecca Gilbert, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Damien Bodie as Jonathan Kurtiss, Blair McDonough as Matt O'Connor, Stephen Phillips as Zach Armstrong, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Anne Phelan as Dot Gross, Jack Pearson as Patrick Gross, Carmen Duncan as Prof Kerry Green, Sarah Grace as Bridget Fitzgerald, Mike Smith as Callum Gilbert, Piagrace Moon as Jasmine Moon, Luke Arnold as Lachie Clarke, Natalie Saleeba as Claire Armstrong, Matt Levett as Spencer Campbell, Laura Wheelwright as Nadia Coviello, Caroline Lee as Mystic Marg, Elizabeth Nabben as Grace Taylor; Robert Wallace as BIll Campbell, Lauren Smith as Nancy Kesper. Blake Stemm as Sophie's Partner, Adam Pateras as Bucket Man; Nana Kiss Band Members: Glenn Mossop, Dan Chisholm, David Morgan, Regan Lethbridge, James Majernik

Note: the first of two episodes to air during the London Olympic games

What Lies Beneath

Episode 2.07
Tuesday, August 07, 2012
Ratings: 0.845 million viewers (8th)
Written by Sandy Webster
Directed by Steve Jodrell

Lives and futures are on the line as Jenny, Frances and Sophie grapple with choices that could tear their worlds apart. In the wake of prescription drugs being found in her locker, Sophie is determined to make Spencer pay. Frances is struggling with Zach moving out of the apartment and Jasmine failing at school. Bec is finding pregnant life hard going and matters are further complicated when fate sends her into past enemy Tiffany Turner's path. Meanwhile, Jenny is in guilt hell after sleeping with Lachie and is tempted to join him when he asks her to go with him on tour. But the old world beckons when Callum reveals his dream for their future. Does Jenny share his dream, or will she walk away?

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Rebecca Gilbert, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Damien Bodie as Jonathan Kurtiss, Blair McDonough as Matt O'Connor, Stephen Phillips as Zach Armstrong, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Michala Banas as Tiffany Turner, Jack Pearson as Patrick Gross, Carmen Duncan as Prof Kerry Green, Natalie Saleeba as Claire Armstrong, Luke Arnold as Lachie Clarke, Mike Smith as Callum Gilbert, Matt Levett as Spencer Campbell, Piagrace Moon as Jasmine Moon, Lawrence Mooney as Trevor Meyers, Andrew Blackman as Tom Shields, Robert Wallace as Bill Campbell, Marissa Warrington as Simone Diamond, Simon Crowden as Waiter

Note: Sound familiar? Lanie Lane's song 'What Do I Do', which is featured in the opening of this episode, was also used as the opening theme to the 2011 ABC legal drama Crownies

Letters and Lies

Episode 2.08
Tuesday, August 14, 2012 (8:30)
Ratings: 0.941 million viewers (11th)
Written by Dan Bennett
Directed by Steve Jodrell

Tormented by the guilt she's carrying at having cheated on Callum, Jenny's relieved when Rhys makes a reappearance and she's able to get her secret off her chest. Cat makes a surprise reappearance in Sophie and Doug's world. She's the life of the party, and Sophie instantly finds solace in her presence. But Sophie would not be having fun if she knew the secret Cat was keeping.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Rebecca Gilbert, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Damien Bodie as Jonathan Kurtiss, Blair McDonough as Matt O'Connor, Stephen Phillips as Zach Armstrong, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Jack Pearson as Patrick Gross, Anne Phelan as Dot Gross, Sarah Grace as Bridget Fitzpatrick, Mike Smith as Callum Gilbert, Michala Banas as Tiffany Turner, Peta Sergeant as Cat Johnson, Paul Moore as Wes Fitzpatrick, Nick Simpson-Deeks as Rhys Mitchell, Andrew Blackman as Tom Shields

Stalled

Episode 2.09
Tuesday, August 21, 2012 (8:30)
Ratings: 1.160 million viewers (4th)
Written by Pete McTighe
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo

Jenny struggles to come to terms with the hurt she's caused everyone — especially Bec, who now can't face her best friend. In an attempt to broker the peace, Frances and Sophie force Jenny and Bec to face the issue head on. But Bec is unable to see a way through the rift.

Seduced by adventurous Cat, Sophie considers life outside of Melbourne. But when she raises the topic with Doug, it's clear his ideas for the future are firmly grounded in his obligations with the baby.

For a woman whose life has been career orientated for as long as she can remember, Frances struggles with life after Compose. Confronted with making the final handover to Zach official, it's distraction Frances seeks.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Rebecca Gilbert, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Damien Bodie as Jonathan Kurtiss, Blair McDonough as Matt O'Connor, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Anne Phelan as Dot Gross, Jack Pearson as Patrick Gross, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Sarah Grace as Bridget Fitzgerald, Mike Smith as Callum Gilbert, Paul Moore as Wes Fitzpatrick, Piagrace Moon as Jasmine Moon, Peta Sergeant as Cat Johnson, Michala Banas as Tiffany Turner, Nick Simpson-Deeks as Rhys Mitchell, Andrew Blackman as Tom Shields, Wayne Cartwright as Precision Ambulance Driver, Zoe Ellerton-Ashley as Nurse, Brendan Barnett as Paramedic #1, Wayne Doolan as Paramedic #2, Jacqueline Geelen as Bec Stunt Double

Moving On

Episode 2.10
Tuesday, August 21, 2012 (9:30)
Ratings: 1.069 million viewers (8th)
Written by Clare Atkins
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo

Bec and Sophie learn the truth about Tiffany's arrangement with Tom, after her latest injuries are revealed. Sophie, after talking to Bec about her pregnancy and seeing the sacrifices Tiffany's making for her children, tells Doug she's not ready to have her own kids any time soon.

Frances reluctantly joins Cat at a speed-dating session. When Frances struggles to define herself and what she does to her various speed-dating partners, Cat gives her some simple advice — lie!

Jenny spends the day procrastinating, putting off study for her upcoming teaching exam. Mr Gross, who is still unemployed and struggling to find work, implores her not to waste this opportunity. Why is she procrastinating? Jenny avoids the question, but Rhys later learns the truth. After the incident with Callum, Jenny feels as though she is a horrible person and thus, not a good role model for students.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Rebecca Gilbert, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Damien Bodie as Jonathan Kurtiss, Blair McDonough as Matt O'Connor, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Anne Phelan as Dot Gross, Jack Pearson as Patrick Gross, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Sarah Grace as Bridget Fitzgerald, Paul Moore as Wes Fitzpatrick, Piagrace Moon as Jasmine Moon, Peta Sergeant as Cat Johnson, Michala Banas as Tiffany Turner, Nick Simpson-Deeks as Rhys Mitchell, Andrew Blackman as Tom Shields, Mike Steele as Josh Slattery, Giovanni Bartuccio as Charlie Wesseling, Sophie Cleary as Tessa White

Future Tense

Episode 2.11
Tuesday, August 28, 2012 (8:30)
Ratings: 1.180 million viewers (3rd)
Written by David Hannam
Directed by Ian GIlmour

When Tiffany learns that her ex-husband, Craig, is planning to move their kids overseas, she makes a snap decision that could completely jeopardise her custody case. Jenny is planning the ultimate combined baby shower for Bec and Bridget, and her nerves are hot knowing she has to face Callum's mum for the first time since cheating on him. Jenny's decision not to worry about what other people think has a ripple effect at the party when it convinces Rhys to cast off the fear of public affection.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Rebecca Gilbert, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Damien Bodie as Jonathan Kurtiss, Blair McDonough as Matt O'Connor, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Stephen Phillips as Zach Armstrong, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Jack Pearson as Patrick Gross, Sarah Grace as Bridget Fitzgerald, Anne Phelan as Dot Gross, Paul Moore as Wes Fitzpatrick, Michala Banas as Tiffany Turner, Nick Simpson-Deeks as Rhys Mitchell, Piagrace Moon as Jasmine Moon, Nell Feeney as Carolyn Gilbert, Isabella Woodlock as Brianna Lewis, Peta Sergeant as Cat Johnson, Andrew Blackman as Tom Shields, Julian Mineo as Ben Lewis, Charlie Cousins as Craig Lewis