Steph has just landed what appears to be the perfect job. She arrives in Sydney full of hope and expectation, determined that a fresh start is just what she needs. But when Steph falls for Darcy, her friend's girlfriend, life gets complicated.

Even meeting cute office manager Emily isn't enough to distract Steph from her disastrous first day at work. But when she gets home and finds a sympathetic ear in Darcy, the less than perfect start is well and truly forgotten.

An awkward dinner with Kristen and Darcy ends up turning out better than first thought. Things are actually starting to look up for Steph. But just when she thinks her life is back on track, it all starts to fall apart.

A night out with Darcy and Kristen was never going to end well. Steph does something she'll regret and it's Emily who pays the price.

Steph realizes the best thing for everyone is for her to move out. She finds a place of her own and tries to make amends for past wrongs.

After hitting rock bottom, Steph knows she has to make some changes and she's going to, starting from now. She does everything right and it looks as though, finally, she's getting her life back on track. But for how long?

Kristen arrives home, oblivious to how Darcy has spent the afternoon. She suggests they throw a party to celebrate Steph's birthday. While careful not to raise Kristen's suspicions, Darcy does everything she can to talk her out of it.

Steph sees the party as a chance to talk to Darcy. But when Kristen sees them alone, she finally realizes what's been going on.

After being out all night, Kristen finally arrives home. Darcy treads carefully as the tension mounts between them.

Kristen decides to take control and it's Steph who pays the price.

Steph feels as though she's losing Darcy and makes one final bid to win her back.

Darcy has a decision to make.

Steph and Darcy struggle with the reality of their situation while Kristen does whatever she can to numb the pain, inadvertently drawing Emily into her mess along the way.

Steph meets one of Darcy's new workmates. Kristen continues to struggle with her demons, while Emily has her own way of coping with a broken heart.

Darcy reacts to some unexpected news, jeopardising her relationship with Steph.

Steph and Darcy work on their relationship while Kristen reaches out to a very reluctant ally in Emily.

Darcy confronts some demons from her past while Kristen's life spirals out of control.

Kristen receives a much needed wake up call while Darcy and Emily both make decisions about their future.

Darcy returns from her trip overseas determined to reunite with Steph. Having spent much of Darcy's absence questioning their relationship and her unresolved feelings for Emily, Steph is reluctant to forgive Darcy's sudden departure and subsequent lack of communication. Meanwhile, Kristen is becoming adept at juggling her drug addiction and penchant for anonymous sex with her new job in family law.

Darcy reaches out to Steph but Steph tells Darcy she doesn't want her around. Kristen runs into someone she'd rather avoid. A dinner party exposes problems in Emily and Bec's relationship.

Steph asks Emily if they can start over while Darcy turns to Jackie for support. Kristen's new boss, Rachel, hands Kristen her first case - two young children whose mother is trying to reclaim custody.

Steph looks for a way to connect with Emily while Darcy retreats from Jackie. Kristen becomes more and more invested in her new case and finds herself starting to care.

Steph tries to help Darcy but Darcy pushes her away. Emily makes a decision about her future with Bec and Rachel helps Kristen prepare for court.

Darcy finds the strength to open up to Steph, inadvertently jeopardizing Steph's chances with Emily. A win gives Kristen the confidence she needs to ask Rachel out.

Darcy is struggling to come to terms with her past but refuses to admit it. Steph's rejection of Emily reopens old wounds and Kristen and Rachel go out on their first date.