The Wests face a new enemy, a vindictive and spiteful police detective, Monica (Judd's ex-wife). After the police raid, the house appliances are repossessed. Cheryl has no choice but to turn to Eric for help. At the Galeria she finds the new boss, none other than Falani. Eric fled because he was also harassed by Monica. Later while Cheryl and Judd are having a drink at the pub, Monica turns up. There's been a little misunderstanding, which the detective blows out of proportion and Judd is arrested again. Meanwhile Van is worried and confused, when he sees a closing down sign at the door of the Lucky Dollar. Mr. Hong reveals that he received an offer for the shop from Jethro. Loretta is mortified over the possibility of hiring Van at the Videohut, so she suggests he must fight to save the Lucky Dollar. Munter shares some light on Van's problem, when he discovers that the entire block is going to be bowled. When Van visits the council to complain, a woman gets very familiar with him. ... Written by Lara Cain

Ted is banished from the Janet Frame due to his bad behavior and has to go back home. Cheryl finds out that isn't his only offense. He also has been harassing Judd in jail. Only Loretta takes her Grandpa's side, who has been banned from home by Cheryl. Hayden discovers accidentally the leading male for the film. None other than Munter, who apparently has huge potential. Loretta doubts that Munter will accept the part. When Munter finally understands why he's the object of Hayden's attention, he starts to fear for Loretta's morals. Munter is so scared that he says he'll tell everything to Cheryl. Meanwhile Aurora is working two jobs to raise enough money for the wedding. Van's part in that is saving money on drugs. So he grows dope in Ted's caravan. But that doesn't last and he has to find dope elsewhere. Surprisingly Van finds a new dealer, who happens to be Tyson, stuck in a wheel chair and his devoted assistant is Aurora. Written by Lara Cain

It looks like Van and Aurora's fairy tale has hit rock bottom. Van is very jealous of Aurora being there for Tyson. Munter is trying to calm him down, but it seems useless. Cheryl is getting worried. Things aren't getting better, when Aurora's mum, Pam and her lover Mel drop in to see her and meet the future in-laws. Loretta is very frustrated, when Mel is giving her looks all the time. Van and Pam don't seem to be getting along. Pam is entirely at Tyson's side. Grandpa is feeling very chipped and the reason is that he's been spending a lot of time with hooker. Loretta isn't happy at all. Cheryl is tired of Pam's rudeness and kicks her out. She also urges Aurora to choose between Van and Tyson. The bad news aren't over for Van, who gets fired by Mr. Hong. Later he stalks Aurora, who is again at Tyson's house. That does it - Van tells the cops about Tyson. Written by Lara Cain

Van is destroyed after Aurora's sudden and tragic death. He is unable to accept this and is convinced himself Aurora is actually in hiding. Meanwhile Cheryl does her best to smooth things with Pam, so the Wests could attend the funeral. But devastated Pam and Tyson are reluctant and refuse to grand Cheryl's wish. Hayden helps Van to visit Aurora at the funeral parlor. Maybe that would snap him out of his idea that Aurora is still alive. When Van sees her in the coffin, his entire world breaks down. Munter is doing everything for his best friend, but things go too far, when Van decides to bury Aurora the Viking-style. They break into the funeral home, steal a coffin, only to discover later that it's of another person, not Aurora. Cheryl is still trying to get Judd out of jail. Te lawyer is useless, she turns to Jethro, who introduces her to his partner, Gary. The Wests are planning to crash the funeral, when they discover Van is missing. After taking the wrong body, wondering alone at ... Written by Lara Cain

While Pascalle returns home and engaged to Bruce Khan, Van is barely existing. He can't get over Aurora's departure. Meanwhile Loretta and Hayden are ready to start the shooting of their film. To disguise that deed, she claims the Videohut is under a renovation. Munter is worried why after hooking up with Kasey, she's giving the cold shoulder. Cheryl urges Kasey to confront Munter. But Kasey refuses to drag him into her Bahama Triangle and her decision involves giving up on men for good. On the movie set, Loretta as usual insists on doing things her way. Hayden is frustrated that he's not getting any action with her lately. Pascalle starts to feel conflicted about her participation in that film. Falani is hired to help with the inventory on the set and isn't happy with the production's genre. All is well, when Loretta reveals that it's erotica and not porn. Hayden is giving Pascalle only a friendly, supportive shoulder, which Bruce puts a different interpretation to. He has been very ... Written by Lara Cain

Things at home are very bad after Pascalle determined to fumigate Van's room, discovers his obsession with Aurora's thong. According to her, Van needs to move on, so she takes it. Unfortunately, Van is well enough to know who took what and demands the thong back from Pascalle. She breaks down after a while and brings Van to a clothing bin, where he claims it back. The latest Hoochie Mama party is at Gary's. He is in high spirits after the newest success of his company. Cheryl gets from him the contact information of the very competent Des Stewart. She also receives another offer of a loan from Gary, Her meeting with Des turns out alright, when she sees hi determination to go after Monica. But Cheryl also learns about Judd's affair with a wife of a criminal, that ended Monica and Wayne's marriage. Now Cheryl has her doubts about her very own relationship with Judd. Jethro is called to defend the old family friend and ex-solicitor Corky. Apparently a certain cellphone message is ... Written by Lara Cain

Van isn't changing his self-pity, all day doing nothing, drunken routine and the Wests have had quite enough. Judd decides to save the day - he and Van will get jobs. But the knight in shinning armor character soon discovers that not him, nor Van got jobs. After bailing on Judd, Van spends time at the pub, where Draska appears and gets in with him. Munter tells Cheryl about the events that occurred after the couple left the pub. Munter witnessed Van and Draska's vandalism and stealing a car. The vehicle in question was parked comfortably in front of the Wests' house. Terrified, Cheryl finds out that Draska and Van are back together and if the police finds the stolen car, Judd will be behind bars immediately. Cheryl doesn't see an option but to ban Van from the house. Munter, however fears that too drastic, so he suggests to take Van to his mum's place in Coromandel. Cheryl isn't too keen considering Munter's mum's drunken and drug escapades. But Munter swears Karla has changed for the... Written by Lara Cain

Cheryl is doing everything to understand what has happened between Van and Munter. She has her suspicions that Draska is to blame. But after interrogating the usually very talkative Kasey, who this time holds her tongue of the rift between her boyfriend and Van, Cheryl understands that it's all her son's fault. She tries everything to get Van to apologize to Munter, but no such luck. So Cheryl decides to ask Draska for help. But Draska will cooperate only of Cheryl gets much kinder to her. At the Rusty Nail Kasey and Draska start a girl fight defending their boyfriends' honors. Now, for sure Munter and Van are over being friends. Munter tells Cheryl that he's done with the whole West family for good. Meanwhile, Loretta is basking in her glory by being a director and that her film has been sold to an Asian distributor. All is well when she sees that her masterpiece has been dubbed. Hayden tries to explain that he was against this all along but in the end eventually agreed with the ... Written by Lara Cain

Pascalle tries her best to impress Bruce's difficult sister, Linda. She banishes all men from the house and insists Cheryl, Loretta and Draska to wear head scarfs, just like Muslim women do. Only Draska cooperates Pascalle. Loretta is very ticked off with her constant meddling and the way she forces her presence in the Wests' home. Linda immediately sees Pascalle's efforts to approve of her, so she takes advantage of the upper hand and gets Pascalle, Loretta, Draska, Rochelle and Kasey to do some premarital rituals. But Cheryl quickly finds out that it's all bullshit, but decides to go along and let Pascalle go through those made up by Linda rituals. After the colonix 'ritual', Draska spills the beans to Pascalle being taken for a fool. Meanwhile Munter is working as a bartender at the Rusty Nail, when the guys come in for a drink. When Van sees Munter, leaves, but Grandpa and Judd claim their beers to be on the house. No such luck - Munter won't serve for free. The girls also come to... Written by Lara Cain

Draska gets Van a job. He is the new courier driver of the Doslics. But instead of doing the job, Van sells everything he's driving, including the vehicle to Falani. Draska doesn't understand what's happening and nicely asks Van to be more responsible. Pascalle isn't happy about the way Van is treating her bridesmaid. So she advises Draska to dump her brother. But Draska is convinced that if she is nice and does everything for Van, he'll come to love her and marry her. Pascalle faces Van and finally gets through to him. Van doesn't love Draska, won't marry her and dumps her. Meanwhile Judd's court day is very near. Things aren't easy especially with Jethro being on the other side. Hickey can't stop sniffing around the gang robbery and is getting on Jethro's nerves. A brand new problem is on the rise, when Hickey hints about the unusual disappearance of Sparky and how Judd was the last person to see him. So now after a suggestion of Grandpa on the possible whereabouts of Sparky, Cheryl... Written by Lara Cain

Sparky is the new member of the Wests' family. At dinner when he refuses to join the others, he shares his suspicions about Loretta being pregnant. Everyone is stunned, so Cheryl will take Loretta to the doctor to clarify. Sparky lives in the basement and is creating a painting to express his gratitude to Cheryl for taking him in. Unfortunately he has no life model. So after considerable consideration, Van agrees to pose for Sparky. Finally it's being conformed, Loretta is with child. Grandpa is planning an assault on Hayden with Falani and Jethro. At first Jethro was reluctant, but after calling Hayden and informing him of Loretta's pregnancy, Hayden is very arrogant and declines to take responsibility. So it's settled - Grandpa, Jethro and Falani will pay him a visit in Brisbane. Meanwhile Cheryl is all over Loretta about keeping the baby. Van seems quite changed after some conversations about Aurora he has had with Sparky while he poses for him. Now Van is kind, sweet, back to his ... Written by Lara Cain

Judd receives his police cheque of 80 grand. He is off to settle with Des Stewart only to find out that his bill was paid by Cheryl. Judd finds out about the loan from Gary. He confronts Savage to pay the loan, but Gary suggest Judd a brand new business opportunity. To get into the detective with a former cop, Mike McCarthy. Cheryl is watching Loretta like a hawk while she's pregnant. Loretta will eat right and no booze. Pascalle is suffering after the broken engagement and Loretta diverts Cheryl's attention to her sister. Van and Munter are still on the rocks. So Van goes for a beer elsewhere. There he encounters the prick, Aaron Spiller and his stooges. Aaron is now a towie and more than pleased to see Van. Feeling alone after everything with Munter, Van is very flattered of Aaron's attention. So after an evening of free booze, Van ends up helping Aaron to tow a car and then strip it off at a chop shop. The next day at breakfast Aaron pays a visit to the West house and pays Van for ... Written by Lara Cain

Kasey has a new idea for the business - the Love Sock, only for men. But that new venture is off the table. Cheryl says so because it's not her, nor Judd's cup of tea. Kasey takes it hard and quits Hoochie Mama. Now it's up to Judd and Munter to get their women in line to reconcile. But that lead to Kasey accusing Munter to be another freeloader and Judd to defend himself in front of Cheryl he's not Wolf. Van hears about the rift and is determined to help. After everything he's been through, he came to the realization that living in harmony with the people you love is essential. Meanwhile Pascalle is off her rocker after opening a pizza delivery guy, who was Indian. That unleashed all her memories of Bruce and all she lost. So now she kicks out Grandpa from the caravan and moves in. Loretta, at first is overjoyed, but she quickly regrets it after Grandpa's crime nightmare shouting all night long. That's it, Pascalle has to return to her room. And Loretta will help her sister by taking... Written by Lara Cain

AsneJudd's new partner, Mike dies suddenly on a surveillance job. But that's only the top of the iceberg. Judd discovers that a recent robbery, he witnessed, for which the robbers had keys for the warehouse, is actually a scam, involving the transport company and Gary. After asking Gary for some explanation, Gary terminates the security contract, blaming the insurance company. Judd has been shafted and it takes him a lot to convince Cheryl, who doesn't seem to be so alarmed. Meanwhile Van and Munter decide to help Loretta at the Videohut for minimum wage. This could turn into a career for both of them. To Loretta's surprise, the duo isn't so useless after all. She has some business to attend to and leaves their in charge. When she's back, everything functions perfectly and the customers are more than satisfied with the new guys. Van and Munter come for work the next day and they are on the way of realizing that they can only function superbly together and never apart. Jethro and ... Written by Lara Cain

While Cheryl is planning to repay her loan to Gary by taking a mortgage on the house, she discovers it can't be done without Wolf's signature. Jethro is furious, when it comes out that his mother never read the contract she signed to Gary. He tries to get her out, but Gary is reluctant because he suspects Jethro helped Danielle. Cheryl finds out that Wolf is no longer in jail. On top of that Kasey messed up big time - she didn't read some contracts and Hoochie Mama ends up with an entire container of leopard skin velour, which needs to be paid for. Jethro reveals to Cheryl the connection between Gary and Wolf. Gary explains and says that he's ready to become a partner in Hoochie Mama, instead of executing the mortgage and take the Wests' house. Meanwhile Jethro is facing some difficulties to woo Danielle and Loretta has to perform some traditional Irish dances for Mrs. Haggerty, her former teacher. Loretta wants to open a second Videohut and the perfect place is the dance studio of ... Written by Lara Cain

At the Rusty Nail, Van and Munter proudly present their new business - The Tool Guys, a 24 hour on-call handy service, doing handy things. They even have T-shirts and ads. But their enthusiasm is soon crushed after everyone they care about don't support them. Only Kasey believe in their success. Meanwhile Pascalle brings home jigsaw puzzle and a necklace, left to her by an old lady, who passed away. Pascalle is determined to complete the puzzle, because according to the old lady it contained the meaning of life. Loretta and Cheryl find this quite dull but not Grandpa and Judd. When the first job for the Tool Guys is on the rise, it turns out that a very attractive woman wants Van do service her. Munter is hurt, because she doesn't pick him. However the Tool Guys soon realize that their ad isn't that explanatory on their actual purpose. They want to fix problems in other people's homes, not their owners. While Van is collecting more and more calls, Munter stays on the side lines ... Written by Lara Cain

Jethro and Danielle's relationship isn't a secret anymore, at least not to Gary. Jethro discovers that Gary is quite persistent to collect Cheryl's debt. An opportunity comes along, when Vern hires Jethro to suppress the publication of a book, written by his ex-wife Sonya. It seems the book is a very graphic memoirs of the wild times in a commune called Isengard. Jethro finds out that Vern was married, no only to Sonya, but to 4 other women at the same time and they all lived in the commune. Sonya is also Rochelle's mother, but Rochelle isn't Vern's daughter. Rochelle merely lost her virginity to Vern. Jethro sees a way to get Cheryl out of the shambles, when he succeeds to persuade Vern to give the vacant property that was Isengard to his ex-wives. The former wives, on the other hand sell the property to Jethro, who then sells it to Gary. Cheryl is off the hook. Meanwhile at a remembrance of Ted's old associate Lefty Munroe, Grandpa finds out who ratted the gang out all those years ... Written by Lara Cain

Jethro is doing his best to recall all the events from the previous evening. He is trying to keep Danielle out of the way, because he came to realize how he feels about her. Gary isn't much help, although he gives his assurance and support. Treena, who feels the ultimate victim and threatens to press charges against Jethro, smashes up he front window of his car, in front of the Tool Guys, who are hired to fix a bathroom towel rail. After all that hangs on his head, Jethro ends up spending some quality time with Van and shares all his problems over smoking pod. Van, always ready to be helpful, doubts that Jethro did anything to Treena, so he decides that with Munter's help the Tool Guys will investigate. Meanwhile Pascalle gets in a lot of trouble over the video material and constant attention of an elderly resident, Mr. Purvis. The manager of the old folks' home accuses Pascalle of being too friendly and even flirty with the old men there. Loretta believes that the manager fancies ... Written by Lara Cain

Gary becomes the center of the attention after Cheryl has let him in the Hoochie Mama business. Kasey is very friendly with him and that leads Van to the conclusion she has the hots for him. Judd, who is sitting on the side lines isn't happy either. Gary wants his accountant Tanya to take over the Hoochie Mama books. Cheryl puts up a fight and declines. She suspects Gary wants to use the business for money laundry. Kasey lets in Cheryl that Gary is interested in arranging some non-existing Hoochie Mama parties. When Cheryl confronts him and accuses him in money laundry, he calmly explains that it's merely taxes he wishes to avoid. Judd finally hears the whole story from Cheryl and is quite appalled how understanding she is of this scheme. Meanwhile Van shares with Pascalle his suspicions about Kasey being hot for Gary. Pascale, who seems interested in Gary herself refuses to believe that Gary is hot for Kasey though. So she nobly takes it upon herself to hit on him. Pascalle suggests ... Written by Lara Cain

Van has some problems at his job. He built a fence for Lawrence, an antique dealer. Lawrence refuses to pay for the job, only for the materials, because Van didn't do it right - the fence isn't straight. Van insists on payment, even takes his case with Jethro. But his twin tells him the law can't rule in his favor. So Van gets Falani to rob Lawrence's house and hen to split the profits. While the robbery goes on, Van and Munter are at the pub to build an alibi. Falani comes with only 50 bucks and crushes Van and Munter's expectations for 'a sack full of cash'. Meanwhile Grandpa doesn't know what to do with his new flame Bev, who turned out to be a former cop. Judd advises him to be honest. So finally Grandpa shares with Bev his past. Surprisingly Bev was aware all along who Ted West is. She invites him on a trip to Paris after her divorce is official. Grandpa would love to go but things at home keep him far too occupied - Loretta is expecting, Judd and Cheryl have grown apart and that... Written by Lara Cain

Van and Jethro join forces to solve the problems at home. Van has to stop Pascalle from working at a bar called Nunga's and to convince Loretta not to give up the baby for adoption. Jethro, on the other hand has to unravel the mystery around Gary Savage. Luckily he has Judd and Grandpa on his side. Judd took a peek in Gary's past and found out that his last partner - Leon Shuker has vanished. According to Ted Shuker was murdered. The PIs pay a visit to Shuker's father, who shares Grandpa's view. But he doesn't believe Gary to have done it. He actually is fond of Gary. According to the father the culprit is Franklin Cork. When Jethro visits Corky in prison and asks about Gary, Corky gets very nervous and mentions Wolf. Now Jethro, Judd and Grandpa believe that Wolf has all the answers. They embark on a mission to find Wolf, after Falani tells them Wolf is in Whakatane. Meanwhile at the Nunga's Van sees Aaron Spiller giving Pascalle money. He comes to the conclusion she must have become... Written by Lara Cain

Jethro, Judd and Grandpa return from Whatakane disappointed. Wolf didn't spill any dirt on Gary. But he told Jethro he's keeping his mouth shut to spare Grandpa pain. Jethro is puzzled. Van does everything to get Munter out of the can because it's his wedding day. Van also has the great task of keeping Kasey unaware of Munter's troubles. Cheryl does everything to reason with Loretta regarding the baby and thus she imprisons her in her room with Pascalle as the jailer. Gary, who hangs around Cheryl far too much finally unravels the whole mystery around his whole persona. He is Rita's illegitimate son and Wolf's half brother. He doesn't say the name of his father. Meanwhile Pascalle is too pleased as Loretta searches ways of escaping. Loretta helps Pascalle with her MySpace profile. Pascalle receives a lot of virtual attention, especially from some guy - Travis, who claims to be from the Sunset Cable Channel. Loretta doesn't believe in this. On the bid day, Van manages to convince Aaron... Written by Lara Cain