The residents of Arcadia Towers are left reeling after an abandoned baby is discovered. Hazel is stunned when her estranged son Ryan returns from London. Leonie struggles with Mich’s desire to move in with his dad.

Ryan learns why Lottie declined his marriage proposal. Renee decides to go back to work in order to pay Mark's debt. Sabine struggles with her heartache while Sully and Fraser take their relationship to the next level.

Fearing Mark's relapse, Renee searches for answers as Leonie struggles after kissing a woman. Jamie resurfaces and seeks Claudia's forgiveness while Iris continues to interfere in Sully's professional life.

Following Shannon being identified as the abandoned baby’s mother, Hazel and Ryan are desperate for answers. Sabine navigates her first day at Arcadia High. Sully invites Ash to dinner with Iris – with disastrous consequences.

Uncle Max strives to ignite the residents of Arcadia in the lead up to the election. Leonie fights to keep Big Mike out of prison. Sully confronts his fear of public speaking in an attempt to help the Community Centre.

Pav and Claudia's second date gets ruined by their kids, Kam lands himself and Iris in trouble with the police. Hazel refuses to cancel her Mahjong game on account of Patch, and the community come together to make it happen.

Ana and Ryan finally get together, only to be confronted by an unexpected third wheel. Renee is horrified when Mark confesses to his gambling addiction. Claudia and Pav struggle to keep their romance secret.

Ryan and Shannon struggle with the decision of whether to leave Arcadia. Kam finds out his results from Embleton. Mark and Renee clash over telling the kids about their decision.

Assumptions about Sabine's physical abilities intrude upon rehearsals. Evan lays out his views on Ana's commitment. Mark delivers big news to Renee as Leonie and Erika grow closer following a break-in.

When Leonie hosts a farewell dinner for Mark, politics, romance, and secrets are revealed. Meanwhile, Hamid catches an intimate moment between Ash and Sully.

Ash struggles on the job with Mark following a night of partying, and Ryan and Hazel discover that their inheritance isn't all that it seems.

Ryan and Ana's friendship grows into something more. Claudia's confronted by a gift Sabine receives. Ash becomes disillusioned with Tyler's world and Leonie shuts down Mich's questions about their Aboriginal heritage.

Mich is determined to explore his Aboriginal heritage. Ash disappoints Kam, whilst Ryan has a sweet surprise for Ana. Mark and Renee struggle in the bedroom as Pav and Claudia heat up.

Ryan uses the pub's launch to avoid talking to Lottie while Ana's unsure where she stands after Lottie's arrival. Renee tells Mark he needs to get help with his gambling addiction.

Dane shares an intimate photo of Sabine. Ryan encourages Ana to give Evan a chance. The Jafaris give Kam a special gift. Claudia panics when Pav delivers on her birthday.

Kam lies to his family. Mich receives his grandmother's death certificate, leading Leonie to make a shock discovery. Sully is growing tired of being second fiddle and Lottie treats Ryan to a romantic evening.

Leonie comes into contact with a long lost relative she was told was dead. Mark's resolve is tested when he's handed a bunch of money. Sully's secret is blown.

Ryan and Hazel race to find Shannon as social services gets involved. A smitten Sully buys Ash's affection. Pav and Claudia are unable to deny their attraction. Leonie reluctantly allows Mich to move into the towers.

An accident at home makes Renee see red over the unfinished renovations. Claudia struggles to reconcile with Sabine following her discovery that she's sexually active. Iris learns the truth behind Kam's business antics.

Mark feels the pressure when Renee insists they get a loan to finish the house renovations. Ash enjoys the high life when he meets up with Tyler and his friends. Kam impresses Iris with his entrepreneurial skills.

Mark becomes further entangled in his web of lies when Renee makes a troubling discovery. Hazel questions her ability to mother when Patch falls ill. Ash is unsettled by Tyler's interest in him.

Pav's new romance with Claudia becomes complicated. Sully loses in love but has a win at school. Ryan and Ana grow closer while preparing the pub for its imminent relaunch.

Mark attempts to win back Renee's favour on Frankie's birthday. Sully realises he can no longer stand playing second fiddle. Leonie makes a drastic decision when she realises work is getting in the way of family.

The Murphys fight for Patch after he's removed by Child Services. Ash strives to become his own boss and Amira's birthday forces Mich and Sabine to paste over their post-kiss awkwardness.

A surprise visit from Child Services threatens to expose Hazel's deceit. Uncle Max seeks reconciliation while urging Mich to address his anger. Mark and Renee realise they need to step up as parents.