Ben Jackson, the small town guy made good, arrives back in Jackson's Wharf with his family in tow following the death of his father.

His brother Frank, the local cop, seems resentful of Ben's return home, while Frank's wife Mahina has reasons of her own for not wanting Ben in town.

Ben settles into running the pub, but is escaping the city as easy as he thought? Lucy is rescued by local bad boy Zane.

Natalie tries to make a move on Jesse with disastrous results. Calvin has a serious crush on Larissa, but she has worries of her own.

A new couple come to Jackson's Wharf wanting to make a fresh start. Mahina and Ben try to help, but Frank has different views.

Ben spurs the rugby team on while Ronnie drowns his sorrows, Ben gives newcomer Greg a chance, but Frank pushes the matter.