Julie recovers in hospital after the birth of baby Ruby, ruminating on how life is like a blank page at birth, while her adult children experience how blotted that page can become.

Julie's confidence as a mum takes a beating when baby Ruby resists Julie's attempts to breastfeed. Exhausted by lack of sleep, Julie eventually admits defeat - and in doing so, discovers surrender can lead to breakthrough.

Dave's dilemma over whether to reveal that his birth-father is alive leads to a roadtrip to meet his mysterious other family.

Love is in the air, with Ben plagued with unexpected doubts about his ability in the sack, while a miscommunication between Dave and Julie in the bedroom department sends her into a frenzy of frustration.

Ted struggles with feeling old and worthless after a girl gang attack and the death of a neighbour.

Rachel's dream of moving in with Jake is thrown into jeopardy by the unexpected return of Alex.

Julie is forced to expand her inevitable focus on the needs of her new baby to include the more complex needs of the other members of her family.

Nathan is forced to question his motives for wanting to donate a kidney, triggering a crisis of confidence. Will he be able to put his demons to rest and in doing so, save Chel's life?

Someone's watching the Rafter House - and the surprise culprit leads to Dave and Nathan meeting Dave's dad Tom in prison for the first time.

Ben is forced to step outside his comfort zone when a moral stand clashes with workplace politics.

Rachel rides the ups and downs of happiness, struggling to find it in the frenetic pace of life. But will her choices have future repercussions for her relationship with her family and Jake?

Nathan faces a life-changing moment of truth - the operation to donate a kidney to beloved grandmother Chel.

Julie explores the principle of "live and let live" as she and others struggle to implement the philosophy in various areas of their lives.

Dave struggles with unfamiliar emotions that threaten to engulf the easy-going father and husband he has always been.

Ben begins to feel like the victim in a horror film who always goes where the audience knows he shouldn't as he begins to question Melissa's commitment to being a parent. Don't go there!

Rachel's relationship with Jake is pushed to breaking point when her work and personal lives collide.

Ted returns from with renewed spark from a rejuvenating break, only to find all is not well with his family.

A wild night in Kings Cross teaches Nathan not to judge a book by its cover.

Rachel takes a crash course in remembering to breathe as she juggles a toxic workplace and an estranged boyfriend. Something's got to give...

Certain perfect bubbles in the Rafter world all burst in the most unexpected and confronting ways.

The Rafter family say an emotional farewell to Melissa.

With Christmas and Ruby's first birthday fast approaching, the Rafter family struggle to get back on track.