Back in Canberra, Alex and the PM embark on a game of political cat and mouse. Alex knows the only person who can help her now is JC, but when…

Alex proves her worth to the government, brokering a difficult deal between native title holder and the government. Meanwhile JC hitch-hikes across the country in an effort to meet Alex.

Phillip Walford, a harsh and extremely wealthy businessman, fights to dominate his family as he faces his mortality. Meanwhile, aspiring footballer Danny Grey’s life is changed by a health crisis.

While Phillip recovers in hospital, Cate makes the most of his absence by escalating her affair with Julian Lee. Bart’s amour fou with Georgia Konig dominates his life.