Packed to the Rafters

Julie's about to turn another year older and life seems good. The new, improved Rafters Electrical is up and running.

Explores how our expectations, both of ourselves and others, help us make sense of the world – when those expectations are met, that is.

With Valentine's Day looming, Ben is increasingly aware of the power of words, especially those three little ones, which neither he nor Emma has said yet.

Coby's loving life at the moment – there's a spring in his step and a twinkle in his eye not common in one so prone to mopery.

Poor judgment leads several of our characters astray.

Dave finds himself having an unwanted erotic dream about Julie and her boss Adam and begins to fret about his secret fears coming up to the surface.

Ben finds himself unhappily disengaged from his home-life and his work.

As Julie and Dave find themselves undergoing a period of squabbling, Julie muses on the unwritten rules of relationships.

Dave fantasizes that Julie takes the news of his kiss with Frankie at the conference quite well, but in reality he knows it's not going to be that easy.

Tension remains high in the Rafter house as Julie and Dave struggle to forgive each other and Ted, caught in the middle, is feeling the strain.

For Ben it finally feels like the right time to move on from Mel and start a new chapter with Emma.

Julie muses on the nature of life's surprises when she receives two big ones – the unexpected return of Nathan, as well as the sudden departure of Ben.

Jake is settling into a comfortable, productive routine with Sian when a familiar whirlwind blusters back into his life.

Dave bets Julie that she can't refrain from giving advice. For "mother-to-all" Julie, that's of course impossible.

In light of his ongoing tests, Ted isn't sure whether he should reveal his health concerns to his family.

Julie is in denial about Ted's health and Dave carefully voices his concerns but Julie doesn't want to discuss it.

Julie feels at odds with both Ted and Dave over the severity of Ted's condition.

Frankie and Coby are falling in love. Nothing can shake Coby's good mood as he gingerly breaks into Frankie's house with a bunch of flowers.

Dave is determined to take his business to the next level, beginning with his new contract with Duncan.

Given the circumstances with Coby, Dave and Julie try to end their business dealings with Duncan but he holds them to their contract.

Hours have passed since Coby took off and he's not answering his phone.

As Dave and Julie's 30th wedding anniversary approaches, thoughts naturally turn to family and history.