We are not the sum of our life experiences, but the beneficiary of others' shared experiences. When everyone bonds over life's many ups and downs they begin to understand each other more, breaking down some barriers to share a formative and enlightening time together.

Can we define ourselves by what we do, how we do it, or by whatothers believe we should be? Kelly explores multiple relationship questionaires and realises how people define themselves according to their romantic expectations. Jason and Gabrielle rock the foundations with their bitter breakup and Alex becomes very much caught up in the middle.

Evan's on a high - he's got a royalty cheque in one hand, and his newly-finished second book in the other. Richie has also received a royalty check which is much bigger and warms to Christian's ideas on property investment. A showdown with Christian and Richie is imminent. Gabrielle and Tidy are in the love zone, unable to drag themselves away from the apartment - and each other.

Evan and George don't feel the same way about each other. Richie's quest to become a dad hits an obstacle, with Charlie's help, he may just find the circuit-breaker to set him free. Chloe's been offered a promotion at the call centre by her boss Mack.

Evan feels guilty about the attack, Kelly is in hospital battered and bruised and Ken has escaped their lives. Miranda says goodbye to Chloe, while the time has come for Tidy to explain to Fergus' family that they will have to let their little boy die.

Kelly is finally invited to Nathan's parents' place for Shabbat dinner, but Nathan tries to pass her off as a friend. Caitlin reveals that she's seeing someone, and Jason is a bit put out. She goes away for the night, leaving Angus in Jason's care. Alex and Jennifer treat a patient with a potentially fatal snake bite.

When you're young you feel invincible. Alex has mixed feelings about Evan - feeling confused and betrayed. Miranda gets set for opening night of her show just as Richie movies out of the flat.

When there's a fork in the road - which path should you take? Richie's head is spinning after his encounter with Simon and feels his life is heading in a new direction. Jason deals with the consequences of a major indiscretion. Evan becomes increasingly entranced by Carmen and jealousy ruins Sam and Will's plans for an indulgent day in bed.

The fallout from Evan and Alex's encounter lingers as Rex returns. Meanwhile, it's D-Day for Kelly, due to go before a tribunal for her actions, Richie is caught between his lover and friend and Christian is trying to beat his epilepsy by going on a health kick. Gabrielle's election day arrives, while Alex and Evan's relationship changes forever.

Gabrielle's career hits a crisis point. George sees a side of Evan that really disappoints her at a party with his old advertising workmates. Seeing Evan's dark side shakes her faith in the future of their relationship and she discovers how Evan really feels about her. Christian unexpectedly runs into Talia again.

The boys head off on a fishing expedition, when Christian discovers that Evan and George are together, tensions rise between the 'best mates'. Around the campfire, after a few drinks, tongues are loosened. A little girl changes Kelly's life.

The only thing we can expect in life is the unexpected. Richie finally gives into temptation and desire, acting out a surpise sexual encounter with Simon.

The unspoken rules of a relationship define an understanding between two people. But when those rules are compromised and push comes to shove the consequences can be ruinous. Sam saves Will from an embarrassing and unprecendented performance with a surprising confrontation.

There are some things one has to endure alone - without the helop of friends or family. But it is this experience that informs one of the loyalty that exists around them - and just who to trust when the chips are down. Richie shines in the celebrity of an actor's life while Will realises he has to stand alone.

Alex is back in Evan's life and they rekindle their relationship, while George is offered a job in Sydney. Gabrielle runs for Federal Parliament and Tidy learns to deal with his role as the political spouse. Kelly is struggling to memorise the several formulae needed to complete her Statistics exam.

After their disastrous encounter, Gabrielle lays down the post-sex rules to Tidy, while Christian seduces a close friend of Chloe's and Evan asks George on a date. A chance encounter with a woman asking for money at a tram stop makes Kelly think about her priorities. What should her life really be about?

Tidy and Gabrielle find themselves stood up by their dates and take their friendship to a new level, while Richie considers an offer to be a sperm donor. Evan is deep into writing - until his computer crashes. When George comes to his rescue, coolly fixing the problem in a flash, Evan's preconceived notions of her are challenged.

Kelly really dislikes a Kiwi backpacker that Evan has invited to stay. Tidy is devastated when Fergus returns to hospital, but believes he can get better. Miranda wins a Green Card to the US. She's going to the States to be an actor! It's her dream, perhaps her destiny. But does it include Chloe?

Evan gets an invite to his ten year school reunion. It revives memories of school, and his nemesis David Ford. Evan seeks justice. George moves into the spare room in Apartment 6 and Miranda finds out the truth about her acting career.

Gabrielle has a crisis as she defends a male flasher at work. Richie is sick of being broke and considers an unexpected job offer from Luciana. Kelly's first psychology exam is approaching and she's worried about failing and three weeks after being released from advertising hell, Evan hasn't had an idea worth writing down.

Alex is gone. Gabrielle is road-testing new swimming partners, Evan and Kelly's new housemate Marnie turns their lives upside down, while Evan is working from home trying to make frozen dinners cool for his job. But cool thoughts are hard to come by and his mind keeps drifting to what he should be doing - writing his book.

Evan is given complete control in designing a TV commercial concept. It's the first proper work he's been given and he loves it. Meanwhile, Gabrielle bravely re-enters the dating game. When Jake helps Kelly with a bibliography for her university essay, she's smitten. Alex questions her career.

After a sexy night of salsa dancing, it reminds Gabrielle and Evan of being in Cuba. Gabrielle is closer to Evan than she has ever been. Alex is sure that her supervisor is the main reason she's being sent to Edenhope.

Kelly has the best night of her life with charming and spontaneous Jake, while Alex and Rex have one of their hardest. Evan is also on the town with his advertising workmates. They're taking drugs and talking big, baby.

Evan's wondering if he's missed his moment when Rex arrives back into Alex's life. Miranda doesn't have enough money to take her show to Edinburgh. She asks Richie for a loan and he lies that it's tied up in investment schemes. Jason discovers that Caitlin is getting married and the thought of losing Gus is too hard to bear.

A falling concrete pipe almost kills Will at work. In his mind, fate, Sam's death, and a load of adrenaline are all mixed up, leaving Will feeling invincible. Alex wonders how Rex can time his hard-ons to the second. Kelly decides to broaden her horizons and thinks about leaving her job at Fu Bar, while Miranda's "Pores Afresh" ad debuts with a party.

Kelly and Evan have had it with the tenants upstairs (Adam, Lucy, and Nikki) - High proximity equals high tension, with communication breakdowns happening in all corners. When the tenants discover they are sharing Lucy's cat's fleas, Kelly declares war.

The accidental 'catslaughter' of Orlando is weighing heavily on Kelly's mind. Lucy tries to prepare Piers' case for Immigration, but things are looking shaky. Stu is incensed that his ex, Karen has 'stolen' Buddha and enlists Christian on a retrieval mission. Conflict between the flats rises but Kelly is determined to restore harmony between them.

Justin wants to do his articles at an ethical law firm, but no one ethical wants to employ the son of tax-lawyer Hunter Davies. Nikki is jealous when Lucy connects with Rob and Stuart is upset when Zelko befriends his nemesis.

Love strikes joy into your heart and then strikes a fatal blow. Gabrielle's arguments with Jason hit an all time low. Alex has a soul searching perspective on love and decides to embrace the single, independent life. And Carmen and Evan's relationship falls on hard times.

After the bomb's been dropped you have to deal with the fallout. Will gets stoned and forces himself on an unsuspecting Sam. Eric invites Alex on an innocent weekend away but has ulterior motivies and Evan becomes delusional about his relationship with Carmen.

Adam is rattled when Nikki lands a job at his work. Kelly faces a tough decision over who should move in

The gang goes coastal for a weekend in lieu of a hen party for Lucy. The weekend brings Stu and Lucy closer than ever. Rob's indifference to Nikki's attempts at toughing it out make her question the relationship. Will Bree and Zelko get over their fears and get together?

You can't always get what you want. Will has ideas about Richie's newfound sexuality and begins to devlop a complex. Evan turns over a new leaf and decides to go without sex for a while. Jason's jealous over Mac and Gabrielle continues to grow.

Alex and Evan give into tempation but whats the aftereffect? Kelly in inspired and meets a man and Richie finally tells Miranda the truth...but at what cost?

Richie finally embraces the gay scene. Evan submits a revealing aarticle to a street newspaper and "outs" RIchie in the process. Will has a reality check, determined to live life to the full.

Richie is having a great, boozy night out with Will and his dad Gordon when he decides to come out. Rex says those three little words to Alex, while Evan tries to kickstart his love life. Caitlin's due to deliver any day now, and Gabrielle feels like she's in the middle of an emotional whirlpool.

Kelly is worried Nathan has the "Six Month Itch" as their anniversary draws near. Miranda finds herself in an on-stage catfight, and Evan tries to subvert Alex and Rex's romance. Gabrielle is reading romantic intent into every one of Dominic's actions. Evan offers a male perspective which leads Gabrielle stumbling into an embarrassing gaffe.

Nathan is totally bored when Kelly puts him on show at a school reunion. She's desperate to impress all her old friends and is embarrassed when he leaves without telling her. At Miranda's urging, Will tries to repair his rift with Richie. Alex drives Evan mad with jealousy, and when he kisses her in the kitchen, she kisses him back.

Alex's world comes crashing down when Rex breaks up with her. It's an ugly, upsetting shock that she didn't see coming. As Evan prepares to launch his novel, Miranda decides to join Will on his trip around Australia, and Gabrielle investigates a case of workplace bullying.

Gab and Dominic finally give in to their desire and their first night together is magical. They admit that they're in love. Meanwhile, Alex is still struggling with the aftermath of her abortion. Evan spends quiet time with her, telling her stories, making her smile, and kissing her on the cheek when she's sleeping.

Since Fitzroy Street Kisses hit the shelves, Evan's become a minor literary celebrity. Then, a pretty journalist, Jemima, dismisses Evan as a wanker. Evan's smitten by her disdain. Gab's parade is rained upon when she meets Dominic's lovely wife, Francesca. When she tries to confide in Alex it leads to an argument about old issues.

Evan tries to break up with Jemima by sleeping with somebody else, but Jemima has the last laugh and they're soon breaking up for real. Alex and Christian have a secret encounter that they hide from Miranda. Miranda's still searching for the right play to perform. After reading many, she finds one that moves her to tears and prompts her to reveal a secret from her past.

Gabrielle wants to deface a sexist billboard, but she can't do it alone. After initially refusing, Jason helps out and loves it. It's an echo of their passionate, activist past together. Despite breaking up, Kelly and Nathan are still as close as ever. They know they have to make a clean break, but every time they try it doesn't work. Nick spins back into Richie's orbit.

Evan wants an apology from Alex. Gabrielle has forgotten Jason's confession of love. Jason tries to say it a second time but Dominic arrives, forestalling him. Beaten-up Richie is healing at home, surrounded by a supportive group of friends, Simon and his boyfriend Nick. Will feels crowded out from his best friend.

Alex and Evan's relationship takes a different turn as they both make new beginnings. Kelly takes a leap into the unknown and Christian propositions Miranda's new boss Chloe with a song.

Alex and Rex are leaving for London. Evan helps organise the farewell party but Kelly makes up excuses so she's not involved. Meanwhile Tidy is coping with the decision to let a young patient die. Richie is broke and unhappy. What makes it worse is that he's had a taste of what it's like to be working and earning money - he knows what he's missing out on.

Gabrielle discovers Tidy's secret past, while Christian welcomes an old girlfriend back from overseas. Evan is playing Devil's Advocate at work, arguing against an ad concept for landclearing.

Gabrielle finally realises what she really wants she joins forces with a sexy barrister to fight her unfair dismissal claim against the union. Neither Tidy or Evan is happy with the situation. Evan and Chloe help Kelly run for student council. Richie and Charlie pull on the whites at a game of cricket and reveal their competitive sides.

Evan has thrown away his book but he still can't write, the old patterns remain. Meanwhile, Richie is shocked when Simon kicks him out of the flat. They lose themselves debating how the return of Saturn is affecting their lives. Kelly's academic horizons expand. Tidy is torn between the past and the present and Alex arrives home.