Self-preservation is proving to be a challenge, especially for Frances who is confronted by the siege all over again when she learns that gunman, Jackson, has been released from prison.

Self Defence

Melissa Bergland

Virginia Gay

Zoe Tuckwell-Smith

Melanie Vallejo

Damien Bodie

Anne Phelan

Denise Scott

Tom Wren

Francis Greenslade

Sarah Grace

Jack Pearson

Stephen Phillips

Nick Simpson-Deeks

When You Least Expect It

Head In The Sand

After Matt's horrific death, everyone is expecting Bec to fall apart. But while her private torment is clear, she shows no overt sign of grief — even at Matt's funeral. Instead, she pastes on a brave face and displays an unnerving vigilance towards Harrison, not even letting Doug look after him. Jenny's adjusting to family life in the wake of the bombshell that there is a new Gross sibling, Sam McKenzie, who it has emerged is Brian's daughter from a previous relationship. The Gross house vibe has changed markedly, their freewheeling banter replaced with a forced politeness as they adjust to Sam. Meanwhile, Sophie planned to postpone her trip to Kenya in the wake of Matt's tragic passing. However, Bec insists she follow it through and when Doug gives her little reason to stay, Sophie heads to Nairobi with no return date locked in. And despite protestations to the contrary, the Jackson meltdown has also deeply affected Frances' sense of security.

Whys & What Ifs

Frances worries that Zach may be lured by his sexy female colleague Charlie, despite her own developing a 'friendship' with self defence instructor, Shannon. Sophie is trying her best to pretend she's been enjoying working in Kenya when really the horror she's witnessed over there is taking its toll. Patrick continues to flare up about Mr Gross getting to know his daughter, Sam. But Jenny realises that his anger stems from a deeper issue — his guilt over Matt's death. Meanwhile, Bec finally agrees to go for counseling.

Jenny is monumentally unimpressed when she learns Callum has been taking part in medical trials to earn extra money for the wedding.

Callum stuns Jenny by calling off the wedding. Shock turns to anger as Jenny demands a proper explanation, but Callum is vague and evasive. Sophie reveals the truth to Bec about Matt's affair with Tiffany. Bec's anger at Sophie is quickly replaced by anger at Matt, but Sophie doesn't get off so lightly with Doug who declares that her lying has ruined any chance they ever had of getting back together. As she assists Shannon after his assault, Frances remains blissfully unaware that he's developing romantic feelings for her - but not for long.

In An Instant

The girls grapple with jealousy issues at Patrick's 21st party. Sophie's still fighting her feelings for Doug so when he invites Carla to Patrick's 21st, she brings her own date to make him jealous.

Blame It on the Moon

The pressure builds on Frances as Shannon's committal hearing looms. Sophie struggles with Doug and Carla being a couple. When she lets her frustrations show, it leads Doug to reveal the truth about their past to Carla. Bec's anger about Matt and Tiffany's affair is bubbling away with nowhere to go. Flynn's inept efforts to woo Sam force her to realise she does indeed have feelings for him lurking behind her tough facade. Anxiety simmers at the Gross house in the wake of Mrs Gross' decision to invite Anna to family roast night.

I Shall Be Released

After a patient with a suspected case of swine flu is admitted to the hospital, Sophie and Sam find themselves spending the night in isolation with their respective exes. After a night spent in isolation with Doug, Sophie comes to a realisation of her own. Struggling with Doug's blossoming relationship with Carla, Sophie decides to request a transfer to a different ward. Meanwhile, Bec makes a bold life move when she decides to sell the salon. But things become muddled when she realises that she has no idea what to do with her days.

Angle of Repose

As Sophie, Sam, Callum, Doug and Carla try to keep their issues secret, they each learn that you can only avoid your problems for so long before the truth comes out.

You Can Run

Difficult truths are brought to light as new secrets are concealed. Bec throws herself into plans for Harrison and Aalivyah's first birthday party as an avoidance technique for dealing with where Matt should feature in the celebrations. Callum continues to keep his money troubles a secret. To combat his jealousy about Sam, Flynn asks Sophie to join him on a night out. With Zach and Jasmine in her space once more, Frances feels like she's going backwards. Sam's nervous about her date with Brett, and Sophie's inquisition does little to help.

How to Hide a Scar

All the girls are keeping secrets, but someone's about to find their little white lies are more dangerous than they could possibly have imagined. With a fresh sense of closure, Bec starts a blog about her recent experiences. Jenny throws herself into pre-wedding counselling with gusto but, on a downwards gambling spiral, Callum's less keen to bare his soul to the local priest. Sophie's glamorous fauxmance with Nate starts to lose its lustre when Doug appears to be on to their lack of chemistry. Frances and Zach reap the rewards of their new 'Me Time' schedules, but when Frances bumps into Shannon she decides to go against Zach's wishes and takes up self-defence classes again.

Dirty Little Secrets

Everything is on track for Jenny's dream wedding, and as far as she knows, Callum is the perfect fiance. But he's getting deeper and deeper into his gambling hole, and his desperation to fix things is growing.

Love's Labour's Lost

It's Jenny's wedding day but she's not the only one facing a moment of truth. Frances and Zach desperately try to work things out while Sophie finds herself still having to tap-dance around the Nate facade.

It's a Nice Day to Start Again

As Zach lies in a coma, Frances' need for answers leads to a shock revelation. Jenny returns home with a new outlook and Bec is asked out on a date.

The Wake–Up Call

Frances takes her grief out on Jonathan. Jenny's overzealous concern for Bec and Sam's love lives lead her to reveal what's on her mind. Doug finds out what happened to Sophie in Kenya.

Slip Sliding Away

Sophie catches Carla taking pills at the and is unsure how to handle it. Sam bungles many attempts to tell Flynn how she feels and Frances tries to lead a balanced life away from the hospital.

The Real Me

During an overnight trip to Sam's childhood farm, it becomes obvious that sex is on the brain for most of the gang.

Afternoon Delight

Sam looks after a patient whom she believes is a victim of domestic violence but the patient has a different story. Jenny tries dating two guys at once. Bec has her final counselling...

Selective Reality

Zach is home from hospital but his mood swings are causing Frances grief. Jenny rethinks her relationship with Noah while, Flynn takes Sophie and Sam out to prove that good guys do exist.

Fallout

Bec confronts Ryan about his continued distance and is stunned by his response. Frustrated by the awkwardness between her and Flynn, Sam throws herself into work and finds herself drawn to a young cancer patient, Adam. Meanwhile, Jenny has an interview but a photo could ruin her chances and Sophie makes a mess of her date with Evan.

Time Waits For No One

Sophie grows attached to a drug- dependent baby whose addict mother has disappeared. Loved up Frances wants to show Zach a sign of her commitment and Jenny attempts to take her flirtation with Gabe to the next level.

The Right Wrong Choice

Sophie grows attached to a drug-dependent baby whose addict mother has disappeared and Jenny attempts to ask Gabe on a date.

You Choose You Lose

In the season finale Bec and Ryan confront the fact they're more than friends. Frances faces a shock she never expected from Jack. Sophie and Doug are paired up for a team training exercise when moment of truth takes them both by surprise.

The Forbidden Fruit

Sam is caught up in a legal battle between Adam and his parents when Adam gives her power of attorney. Ryan and Bec decide to move to Singapore together after he is offered a teaching job. Frances is in Jasmine's bad books when she removes every trace of Zach from their apartment. Sophie tries to sabotage Carla and Doug's relationship and vows to make Doug realise that he should be with her. Jenny makes the decision to move out when Trish and Brian have an offer made on the house. Flynn continues to dig a deeper hole with Sam. Patrick and Jasmine move in together until their departure.

Coming to Terms

Carla and Doug's engagement party turns into a reception when they get married. After Jenny asks Gabe to the engagement party, she decides it is time to quit her job and move on. Sam continues to battle Adam's parents. Flynn goes to court and loses the case, but has an idea that could save Adam from his parents. Bec and Ryan move forward with their plans of leaving, despite second thoughts. Sophie has trouble coming to terms after she is rejected by Doug. Jonathan reassures Sophie someone will turn up on her doorstep. Patrick and Jasmine say goodbye.

All Good Things...

Bec and Ryan attend a farewell party and then begin their new lives together. Carla and Doug decide they want to have a baby together and she stops taking her meds. Sam and Adam get married only hours before he dies in her arms. Flynn confesses his love for Sam and moves to New Zealand indefinitely. Rhys returns and asks Jonathan to move to America with him. Sophie has trouble dealing with her crush on Luke. Gabe tells Jenny that he wants to be with her. Frances is made a partner in the law firm and discovers she is five weeks pregnant.

...Must Come to an End

The lives of four best friends bound together by their shared experience of being "the losers" in high school. Now ten years later the women are about to become winners, but at what cost?

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