Successful city lawyer Laura Gibson thinks she has it all: handsome husband Jack, their two lovely kids Rupert and Miranda, and her brilliant legal career. Until, in the space of 24 hours. everything falls apart.
Laura's first days in Pearl Bay are a far cry from the life left behind in the city. It is a beautiful place, but Miranda and Rupert are not convinced.
Meredith's niece breezes into Pearl Bay. She is a free spirit who is quick to tell her aunt not only that she is pregnant but also facing criminal charges for obtaining goods by deception.
Sergeant Grey is suspicious of one of Pearl Bay's most admired residents, Matthew Reilly, who founded and mysteriously funds a youth training farm for the long-term unemployed.
The trial of Sergeant Grey's daughter finds some home truths which cause the town to question their morals. Trudi comes to town setting the men's hearts on fire.
When someone drives Griff's car over (and eventually under) the bridge, the town is at a loss for the culprit. As alibis and motives come flying out of nowhere, Laura is stunned at how many people were involved.
Karen is pressuring Angus into commitment and meeting her strict parents. Meredith wants Harold to sober up so he tries to stay in jail for 3 days to get off the booze. Laura asks Dan to the Magistrate's Dinner Dance.
After Laura and Dan spend the day together, Dan's dreams get the better of him and Laura's seduction doesn't work. Carmen says there is a syzygy--three cosmic things in line--which causes the "silly season."
Instead of the usual musical extravaganza, this year's Pearl Bay Thespians production is a play penned by Harold, with Meredith at the helm. After years in the wings, Heather is cast as the leading lady opposite old flame Barry Boston.
Jack's fraud trial is finally being heard and the kids convince Laura support him in person. Back in the city, unexpected sparks fly between Laura and Jack and just as she is offered a spanking new job.
The work on the bridge is completed, and Carmen is almost ready to give birth. Meredith and Harold are seeking out their lost daughter, and Laura comes up for a trial in which an elderly man attempted to murder his terminally-ill wife.
