Julie is over the moon when Nathan is scheduled to return home, but when Ted doesn't show up, Dave has to go get him from the airport. The new sparky – and Frankie's old friend – Buzz who takes an immediate liking to Emma. Donna decides to hire Craig again for the night. Craig runs into Emma and begins juggling Donna and Emma – mother and daughter. Ted returns to his old house and reunites with ex-lover Eleanor McCormack. Carbo, Retta and Emma are having trouble with their shop and they decide to take out an ad in Julie's newspaper.

Narrated by Julie Rafter

Nathan is working hard to build a solid base for Saskia & Edward in Australia and accepts a job offer despite its obvious shortfalls. Saskia is excited to be joining him, but little does Nathan know, for the first time in their married life, Saskia is keeping something from him. Meanwhile, Emma is quietly giddy at the prospect of her blossoming romance with Craig.

When new employee Buzz brings his wayward son Jackson to a work site, Dave begins to suspect his good nature is being taken advantage of. Meanwhile, Donna is mortified when she learns that both she and Emma have been played by Craig. Donna tries to avoid telling Emma, but she can't hide the truth forever, setting up an impending confrontation like no other.

Rocked after confronting escort Craig over his duplicitous ways, Donna calls on Julie for support, and the two women admit they're not coping as well as they pretend. Meanwhile, having found a place to rent, Nathan has done all he can to prepare for the arrival of his wife and baby, but when he gets to the airport, all the planning in the world could not prepare him for what he finds.

An exhausted Nathan arrives in London looking for Saskia and baby Edward, desperate to find out why his wife never arrived in Sydney as planned, and the answer changes his life forever. Back in Sydney, Julie's concern for Nathan is exacerbated by Ted's continuing decline, which is clearly accelerating when Julie witnesses him confusing Eleanor for her mother.

Narrated by Nathan Rafter (final narration episode)

As he struggles being a single father – and with no sign of Saskia's return – Nathan begins to feel ashamed. Retta struggles with the idea of parenthood and secretly begins taking the pill. Ted becomes more addled and makes a shocking decision after stating that his affair with Eleanor was a 'stupid mistake' and mistaking Retta for his late wife, Louise and kissing her.

Carbo is happy with where his life is and all he wants for his birthday is a romantic night with Retta – just the two of them. But Retta has been making plans to throw a giant surprise party. And when Carbo discovers she's been lying to him over something as fundamental as having a child, its shaping up to be one hell of a party...

Narrated by Carbo Karandonis

Dave's enduring belief that nothing is beyond repair is put to the test when a crisis envelops the Rafter family. Frankie visits Coby in prison and after some initial awkwardness, they fall back into their usual, easy banter. But any hope Frankie has about their future is sidelined when she discovers that someone else has feelings for her. Having had no contact from Buzz, Emma is left wondering if she know that Buzz is actually paralysed by his feelings for Emma.

Julie and Dave raise the difficult topic of nursing homes with Ted, and while he initially digs his heels in, a potentially serious accident forces him to acknowledge that he's becoming a danger to himself and others. Frankie is juggling a visit from older sister Carla and once again, unresolved family issues loom large. After an intense build-up, Buzz and Emma finally get together, but when Buzz is surprised by something he finds in Jackson's schoolbag, he realises he has no idea how to juggle being a dad with a new relationship.

It's a matter of head versus heart as Julie and Dave wrestle with their decision to sell their beloved family home. When push comes to shove will they be able to go through with it? Jackson, miserable living with his mum and her new boyfriend, fishes to move in with Buzz. Matt, in the middle of a drought, has a lucky break – an invite to record some songs with a band. Unfortunately, nerves get the better of him and he blows his big chance. Frankie comes to the rescue with a surprising solution and Matt's drought is finally broken, in more ways than one...

Ben's return rattles Emma and she admits she wants to be with Buzz and give him a chance. Donna goes head to head with Trish over the cook. Coby is released from prison after good behaviour and him and Frankie reconcile. Matt moves out. Ted continues to plunge deeper and deeper into the claws of dementia. Sammy returns and her and Nathan plan to raise Edward as friends. Julie and Dave decide to rent a house instead of buy one. Retta discovers that – despite being on the pill – she is pregnant.

Narrated by Julie Rafter

A video diary is constructed for Julie and Dave as they prepare to leave. Donna begins a relationship with her chef, Garry. Eleanor promises to look after Ted, after he finally recognises Julie again. Sammy, Nathan and Ben become a family unit and raise baby Edward together. Coby and Frankie begin dating, and continue Rafter Electrical. Matt is signed onto Molly Meldrum's record label. Carbo becomes the manager of a car sales shop and he and Retta get the assurance of a healthy baby. Emma and Buzz continue their romance. Rachel and Jake settle down in New York and get engaged. Julie and Dave begin an around-the-country trip in their kombi van.

We hope you're as happy as we have been. Love Dave and Julie Rafter

Narrated by Julie Rafter