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40 Episodes 2001 - 2001
Episode 1
Pac Star Banking Corporation funds the youth oriented scheme called Head Start. The scheme allows five project winners to live rent-free in a renovated foundry, as they pursue their dream. It's time for a new round of applicants and there's a long line of hopefuls. Kyle and Seth have developed an automatic gearing system for racing bikes. Confident that their invention is unique, they are shocked to discover that Terry, another applicant, has a similar invention. Kyle loses faith in his own project and become partners with Terry, leaving his best friend completely on the outer. Loc has developed a website which attempts to reunite refugees separated from their families. However, during his interview, his computer crashes. Convinced that he's out of the program unless he can get a more sophisticated machine, Loc enlists the aid of Tran, a local thug. To Loc's horror, Tran breaks into a computer shop right in front of him. The computer is there to be taken but Loc can't do it. The incident unfortunately leaves Loc both without a new computer and in Tran's debt. Basia is an aspiring documentary maker who plans to make a film about the life of aviatrix Amanda Villiers. Since stumbling upon the information that Amanda flew solo from Darwin to Bangkok in 1949, Amanda has remained an inspiration to Basia. However, Amanda has been a recluse for the last forty years and refuses to talk. Without her authorisation to make the film, Basia's chances of getting into Head Start are over. Clare and Patrick have driven all the way from Gunning with samples from their yabby breeding program. Their aim is to establish a viable aquaculture yabby farm from their own selected strain. Not only are they late arrivals but their car and presentation disappears prior to their interview. Struggling in a strange city causes Clare and Patrick to reconsider whether coming to Sydney was such a good idea. Katherine desperately wants the freedom to write and perform her own musical compositions. Her dominating mother, Moira, has other ideas and wants her to focus on classical piano recitals. Without Moira's knowledge, Katherine attends an interview for Head Start. If she's accepted into the scheme however, she'll have to face up to her mother-a task more daunting than the audition itself.
Episode 2
It's the first meeting at the Foundry as Garrett drills the new team on the rules and regulations of life at Head Start. There aren't many rules and they're pretty basic. The winners pick out their individual rooms and set about beginning to get to know each other. After all, this is going to be home for the next year. There are, of course, a few teething problems. Loc wants to rectify the situation with the computer shop Tran broke into. He uses some of his grant money to buy the computer he wanted as well as anonymously repaying the shop for the cost of the smashed window. Tran however continues to hassle him for money. Loc can't pay and Tran raises the amount he owes. Loc continues to try and avoid Tran but is followed back to the Foundry. Tran and his thug threaten Loc to pay or else. As a warning, Tran smashes up Clare and Patrick's yabby tanks. Patrick arrives to see the two running away and believes Loc to be involved. Kyle is stunned to learn that Terry wants nothing more to do with him, and to make matters worse, Posy, who he considers to be his girlfriend and also missed out on a place in the scheme, doesn't want to see him again. Seth misses Kyle and struggles with having to fulfil the marketing aspect of the project. He confides in Basia who tapes the conversation. She contacts Kyle and in an attempt to get the boys back together, gives him with the tape to watch. Kyle manages to secure a letter of interest from John Allott, a powerful business entrepreneur, and gives it to Seth as a form of peace offering. Seth relents and asks Kyle to come back to Head Start. Seth also needs a little help to win the affections of a certain female musician.
Episode 3
Loc apologises to Clare for the damage to the yabby tanks, but Patrick isn't pleased and attempts to enforce his racist views. Loc makes extra cash to pay Tran back with by building a web site for Sacha. Patrick follows Loc to a meeting with Tran to see what Loc is up to but finds himself in too deep when Tran turns on him.Seth confides in Kyle about missing Katherine, who convinces him to go to her house to ask her out. When he gets there he meets Katherine's mother and finds out that she's leaving Head Start to pursue a performance career. And Basia is having difficulty getting Amanda to open up to her.
Episode 4
Garrett stirs up Kyle and Seth about their project at the breakfast meeting because he hasn't seen much activity on it. While at the velodrome for another series of bike trials, the boys encounter Terry who has developed a conspiracy theory as to why they were selected for the program instead of him.
Episode 5
Seth wants to try again with Katherine and asks Kyle for advice. Kyle reckons it's easy. Show interest in her project and make yourself indispensable to her. After seeing posters in the street Seth has an idea for Katherine to hold a recital to showcase her music. Katherine reluctantly agrees. Garrett gives permission for it to be held at the warehouse. Seth designs a poster and does the marketing. To his dismay on the eve of the concert he discovers his posters have all been pasted over. Only three outsiders turn up, including Moira and a music critic she has brought with her. Their presence and Moira's attitude angers Katherine. In a desperate attempt to swell the audience size Seth pulls a few people in off the street. Katherine plays well and is pleased with the response until a member of the audience lets out that they've been paid to turn up. Horrified, Katherine runs from the room in tears. Despite Moira and Seth's attempts to console her she remains locked in her room. The next morning despite being congratulated by Basia and Kyle she refuses to talk about the concert. To add insult to injury a review in the paper describes her playing as majestic but her composition as immature. The only positive aspect to come out of the whole event is Moira turning up and telling Katherine she loved her work and is really proud of her. The two make up as a disconsolate Seth watches on. Clare and Patrick move the yabbies into new tanks. A problem with the reticulation system means the yabbies are dying and they need to find a solution fast. Patrick gives up, he's not technically minded. Garrett urges them to call in an expert who will charge plenty and they've already forked out $1000 for the new tanks. Loc sees that Clare is in trouble and offers to help. He suggests using research on the net and a process of elimination to find the problem. Clare and Loc work well together. They inform Patrick that the problem lay in him not following the instruction manual. Kyle spends his early morning scoping out the babe factor in the city. A particular woman, Amy catches his attention. He thinks he's in with a chance and brags to Basia and Patrick about her. Taking Kyle up on his big-noting both Patrick and Basia accompany him to see for themselves. Kyle's plans backfire as Amy is more keen on Basia than him.
Episode 6
The Head Starters receive a stern warning from Garrett to get along or their projects will be jeopardised. Garrett enlists the help of an old Uni mate Dom who runs group "Netbonding"Net sessions on board his yacht-a replica of Captain Cook's Endeavour. One look at Dom and Basia's keen to follow him anywhere. They soon learn they're all required to spend a few days on the yacht. Dom proceeds to give them all a tough time apart from Basia, who, much to Kyle's chagrin, flirts with Dom mercilessly. By the end of day one tensions are high and the exercise isn't helping. Upon arriving for their second day, the group discover that Basia has stayed the night on the yacht with Dom. Kyle is furious with her. Dom's behavior toward Basia changes and he treats her worse than the others. Basia is humiliated. The boys band together to teach Dom a lesson and orchestrate a plan to knock him overboard. Harmony is again restored, much to Garrett's relief. In addition he receives a fax from Dom commending their unorthodox yet successful performance. Clare and Loc continue their relationship in private. Loc pushes for it to go public but Clare remains cautious of the effect it may have on Patrick. They quarrel but after the antics of their day on the water Clare surprises Loc with a big pash in front of everyone. Kyle and Seth struggle with a technical problem in the gearing system. Kyle tells Seth to fix it in a hurry and the two end up in an argument. Using the winch system on the yacht triggers Kyle to think that they've been making the design too complicated. Seth figures it out and they remodel the design and patch up their friendship.
Episode 7
Kyle and Seth try to re-establish contact with successful entrepreneur, Allott, who had previously shown interest in their project. When Kyle finds Allott elusive, he goes to his house and meets Allot's younger and very attractive wife Felice. She appears very interested in the project and promises to get her husband to call. Kyle and Seth finally meet with Allott over dinner at his place with Felice as the hostess. Allott informs the boys that he'll need more time to consider their proposals. At the end of the evening, Kyle is surprised to find out that Allott's wife is more interested in him than the deal. He is left with the dilemma of what to do about Felice's amorous advances and the effect it might have on his business connections with her husband. Basia is struggling with Amanda to lock down a serious interview. She enlists the unlikely help of Patrick and between the two of them they convince Amanda to take a day out in Patrick's ute. Basia hopes to inspire Amanda to reminisce about her early flying days by taking her to an airport. Basia does some investigating and finds out Amanda can have her flying licence reactivated if she can pass a few skills and health tests. After Amanda sees some vintage aircrafts she's enthusiastic once more. Amanda passes the tests and is ready to fly one last time.
Episode 8
Kyle becomes a willing participant in the relationship with John Allott's young wife Felice. She convinces Allott to give the boys a chance and then threatens to manipulate him and have Allott pull out if Kyle doesn't keep up the affair. Allott turns up at the warehouse for a look around and hands the boys a deal. Garrett approves it and the boys are ecstatic. The group celebrates that evening during which Kyle sneaks out to visit Felice. Their visit is interrupted by Allott's arrival home. Kyle sneaks out through the back garden but unbeknown to him, Allott sees him retreating. Seth becomes more and more anxious about the delay in signing the deal and chastises Kyle who lies about his whereabouts. Kyle receives a call from Allott asking for them to meet in private. Kyle agrees. After attempting to get Kyle to dump Seth, Allott reveals his knowledge of the affair. He warns Kyle to stay away from his wife and rips up the deal memo. Kyle must now face Seth with the news that he's destroyed their first chance at success. Amanda receives her validated pilot's licence and books in for a refresher flight in a Tiger Moth. She is enthusiastic about getting into the air again and looks forward to showing Basia the joys of flight. Basia is somewhat reluctant and talks of hiring another video camera crew to film the event. Amanda eventually twigs that Basia has a fear of flying. Under Amanda's coaxing, Basia takes her first foray into the skies in a Tiger Moth and finds it a thrilling experience. Just as things settle down for Loc and Clare, Patrick steps in and delivers an ultimatum. Break up with Clare or he'll tell Garrett everything about Loc's connection with Tran. Finally he tells Clare that he thinks they should break up. Clare is confused and upset that he's broken up with her for no apparent reason. Patrick comforts his broken hearted sister. A devastated Loc has sacrificed his relationship for his project.
Episode 9
It is Basia's twentieth birthday and the gang decide to hold a party at the Foundry. Basia arranges a DJ, Loc rigs some speakers and lights, Seth gets munchies from Volt and Basia sets up a camera to project party images onto a screen. The stage is set for the perfect rave. There's excitement in the air as the gang scrub up for the big bash. Basia decides tonight's the night with Kyle, Clare decides to win back Loc, and Seth has his sights firmly set on Katherine. Kyle however is excited for another reason. After accidentally bumping into Posy, he's heading out on a date with her with the intention of joining the party later. Katherine offers look after the music but Basia points out that her music taste is stuck in the 80's. As the night progresses with encouragement from Seth, Katherine moves from hating the beat to slowly warming to its rhythms and complexity. DJ Fin even takes time out to explain to her how he mixes tracks and through this composes new pieces. Katherine finds her opinion of electronic music rapidly changing. Basia spends most of her time wondering where Kyle is. He turns up late in the evening and she tries to make up for lost time by kissing him. At that moment Posy turns up. Kyle leaves a humiliated Basia stranded and warmly embraces Posy. It's at this point that Patrick freaks out having seen Clare and Loc kissing and Kyle is needed to help restrain him. When Kyle enters his room to go to bed after the party he finds Posy waiting for him. Patrick remains critical of every element of the party-the music hurts his ears and the lights are giving him a headache. He accuses a group of people invited by Sacha of taking drugs and starts an argument. One of the guys, Marto, spikes Patrick's drink with amphetamines. As the drugs kick in, Patrick sees Clare and Loc kissing on the dance floor and flies into a drug induced paranoia. He punches Loc and shortly after needs to be taken to hospital, bringing the party to an abrupt halt. The next morning Basia catches Kyle and Posy kissing. Maybe staying a teenager wasn't so bad after all.
Episode 10
After a request from Garrett to help raise some money for the Asthma Foundation Kyle comes up with a plan for a 24 hour bike-a-thon. They'll be sponsored per lap completed and also hope to gain some publicity for their project. After hassling everyone at the warehouse for sponsorship they target local businesses. Basia remains critical of Kyle's true intentions believing it's a cheap publicity stunt and that he has no real altruism. The fact that Kyle is still seeing Posy (Lara Cox) does nothing to reduce Basia's anger towards him. They argue and he tells her to get over him, as he's in a relationship now. The boys manage to complete the full 24-hour ride and Kyle secures an interview with a local reporter and they raise $2000. Kyle is ecstatic and rushes to share the good news with Posy. When he gets to the salon he finds a note from her. She's sorry but she's gone to Melbourne to pursue her make-up business. Kyle has not only lost out with Posy, but now Basia as well. To make up to Clare for the way he's treated Loc, Patrick apologises to Loc. In addition he has a surprise for Clare, he's building a dam for her. However plans go awry as there's a problem with the local council who are in a dispute over the land. Patrick's had enough. His surprise has failed. He decides to head back to the farm and work on the dams there. Clare can stay at the Foundry and run the business. At last Clare and Loc have the chance to pursue their relationship without interruption from Patrick. Katherine announces she wants to change her focus and move from classical composition to mixing techno/dance tracks. Garrett is less than enthusiastic and turns down her request for new equipment on what he considers a whim. Katherine runs in to Skye again who convinces her to stand up to Garrett if this is truly what she wants to do. Katherine surprises both herself and Garrett by convincing him to say yes to her request. She's filled with praise for Skye who she invites to come stay at the warehouse. Skye agrees and surprises everyone when introduced to Garrett-it turns out he's her father.
Episode 11
Skye moves into the warehouse much to Garrett's disapproval. He offers for her to come to stay with him but she turns him down. After her run in with Garrett, Skye packs her bags. She never stays in any place too long. Katherine convinces her to stay and then confronts Garrett about the fact that he can like it or lump it. Skye and Katherine have fun chatting and giggling together. Skye gives Katherine the advice that she should immerse herself in all types of music. Skye enquires about her love life and Katherine mentions that Seth is interested but she isn't that keen. Skye takes an interest in Seth. Garrett meanwhile tries to talk to skye about her reason for being there. She's antagonistic and Jibes him about being a bad father. He know's they are headed for a blow-up but doesn't want an argument now. Skye approaches Seth again and asks him what the story is with him and Katherine. He doesn't think it will ever happen. So he's free? With that Skye kisses him and a delighted Seth Kisses her back. Loc is having problems with his site. He needs to be more active with it but is unsure how. Kyle offers to help and suggests Loc go down to a refugee detention centre and talk to people directly. They both visit and meet Leta who tells Loc he is welcome to address the detainees. Loc explains his project but his audience remains unreceptive. Loc is hurt and dejected. Leta explains the problem with confidentiality and a concern about spies. Loc feels as though he is back at square one. Later that night Janko, a detainee who has snuck out from the centre turns up at the warehouse to ask for help in finding his brother in Serbia. The boys track down Janko's brother on the net only to find that Janko has been detained by the police, having escaped from the centre. Leta passes the information on to Janko. The experience inspires Loc to do more with his site. Clare agrees to help Basia put together a montage of old footage for the doco and suggests they interview people who worked with Amanda. They go to see Amanda who suggests that all of her old colleagues are long gone by now, however a recent article suggests that Amanda's chief flight engineer Callum may still be around. The girls track him down at a retirement home. Callum talks enthusiastically about his past until Amanda's name is mentioned. He clams up and ends the interview abruptly. Amanda later hints that they had an affair and would rather the situation ignored.
Episode 12
Basia films Amanda without her consent and is faced with a moral dilemma and Seth's romantic involvement with Skye puts pressure on his friendship with Kyle. Cullen asks Clare and Basia for help in reconciling with Amanda. When Clare discovers Basia has taped the exchange she's shocked-has Basia completely sold out her morals for her doco. Seth is excited about seeing a Manga Animation Festival with Kyle but Skye's disappointed that she'll be left alone. She convinces Seth to dump the festival and take their relationship to another level-Seth is only too keen. Katherine tries digital recording for the first time. She's inspired by hearing construction work outside the Foundry and uses it to compose a new techno piece.
Episode 13
Skye continues to cause problems between Kyle and Seth as she undermines Kyle's strategy for marketing and convinces Seth that only his name should appear on the patent application for their invention. Confused and bewildered, Kyle turns to Garrett for guidance. When he realises his partnership agreement with Seth had never been signed and agreed to, he starts to panic. Meanwhile, Garrett cranks up the pressure on the teams marketing projects, with particular emphasis on Clare who is now left to her own devices. Intent on proving to Garrett that she can manage without Patrick, Clare starts doing something more pro-active with the yabbies and uses a bit of marketing ingenuity. Loc needs help with marketing his website. Sacha (Amie McKenna) devises a plan to help Loc with his project. They erect a banner to attract attention, but perhaps it's not quite the intention Loc had in mind.
Episode 14
Skye continues to create trouble for Seth and Kyle. Kyle is concerned about where he stands legally and gives Seth a copy of their partnership agreement which illustrates their 50/50 split. Meanwhile, Skye taunts Kyle with the information that Seth wants her to be a part of their project. Skye dumps Seth-it's time she moved on. Seth and Kyle reconcile-girls may come and go but mates last forever. They sign their partnership agreement. Clare heads out to the Fish Markets for her first day of yabbie selling. Sales are quiet, however, a crowd is forming, and Clare discovers a camera crew and a "naked chef" type, Rod Hunter (Callan Mulvey) doing a presentation. Furious at the distraction she interrupts their filming to complain. Later in the day she apologises and gives Rod some free yabbies as a peace offering. Clare raves to Basia about Rod and his show and is surprised to learn at the markets the next day he wants to include her and the yabbies in his segment. They have a great time together and Rod asks her out on a date. Katherine freaks upon finding a rat in the kitchen. After discussion about the need for sanitation Loc and Katherine do a bit of a clean-up in the alleyway. As this does nothing for their existing vermin problem Basia and Katherine set traps. They catch the mouse but Basia is the only one prepared to kill it. She chickens out at the last minute and releases it in the coffee shop-taking revenge on Sacha (Annie McKenna) who is always so rude to them.
Episode 15
Katherine hits the clubbing scene, and after playing some of her music for Basia she decides it's time to get her own music into some dance clubs while Clare is swamped with orders for yabbies since her TV appearance with Rod, and Seth's so preoccupied about Skye leaving that he forgets to fix a fault in the bike's gearing system. The resulting accident leaves Kyle unable to work and Seth has to take over as courier.
Episode 16
Rod asks for exclusive rights to Clare's yabbies. Rod visits the Foundry to have a look at their operation. Loc notices the two of them getting cosy and proceeds to follow them down the street and into a café. Through the window Loc can see Clare and Rod kissing and holding hands and is devastated. Rod invites Patrick, Clare and Basia to dinner at his restaurant to celebrate the exclusive deal with Flabby Yabbies. Loc turns up uninvited and proceeds to make a fool of himself. Clare is livid, everyone's embarrassed and Basia convinces him to leave. Katherine's a bit down, she's transformed herself and found her music niche, but is unsure of her next step. "It's all in promotion" says Kyle. He calls a radio station to request her music but the DJ has never heard of her. Undeterred, Kyle takes Katherine's CD to the station and confronts the DJ himself. The DJ doesn't promise to play it on air but she will have a listen. That night the very same DJ tells the story of Kyle hassling her on air and asks if he'd like to come and pick up his CD as it's waiting in the trash for him. Katherine takes action. By going to the radio station. She finds the DJ and gives her a dressing down. Whatever happened to supporting new musicians? Katherine's satisfied-it doesn't matter that a particular DJ didn't play her music; the main thing is she stood up for herself. Kyle and Basia have the radio on - hang on a minute, that's Katherine's song being played.
Episode 17
The romance between Rod (Callan Mulvey) and Clare is now in full swing. Loc however isn't won over by Rod and suspects his business dealings will be detrimental to Clare and the yabby business. Loc does a bit of investigating into Rod's previous restaurants and discovers he has a habit of using his name to promote a signature dish, then sells up, leaving the restaurant floundering without his name to back it up. Loc discovers that Rod intends to sell his current restaurant. Loc confides in Patrick about his concerns but Patrick however is won over by Rod who manages to shoot down all of Loc's concerns. Clare, Patrick and Rod toast to the success of their yabby endeavours, leaving Loc very much on the outer. Basia finds Amanda (Melissa Jaffer) passed out in the garden. She's rushed to hospital but is soon back at home and back to her old self, but Basia remains concerned for her. While helping her in the garden Basia uncovers an empty bottle of medication which turns out to be a treatment for cancer. Basia is devastated and she's torn about whether or not to continue the doco. Having successfully aired Katherine's music on a popular radio station Kyle continues to act as manager for Katherine. He sets up a stand at Volt to sell her CD, but without her consent has used a trashy picture of a near-naked woman as the front cover image. Katherine objects, but Kyle's enthusiasm convinces her to quash her fears. Plus he's already secured a public appearance for her. She gives him another chance only to discover the appearance is in a shopping mall and she's to be dressed in some skimpy outfit.
Episode 18
Loc discovers that Rod (Callan Mulvey) is married and has a son. He tells Patrick but both men feel powerless to do anything. When Clare turns up at Rod's house unexpectedly she is faced with the truth about Rod. Devastated, she makes a choice that will affect both her and Patrick's future. In an attempt to make some real money, Kyle tries his hand at modelling. Basia agrees to photograph him for his portfolio. They have a great day together, leading them to question whether or not to act on their growing attraction. Seth and Katherine get spooked when they think the Foundry is haunted. Upon doing some research they discover there was a horrible accident back in the days when the building was a working Foundry. Power cuts and storms add to their terror, but as dawn breaks they're in for another surprise.
Episode 19
Amanda (Melissa Jaffer) is taken to hospital as it looks as if her cancer has reached its final stages. She leads Basia to some old footage of her time in Papua New Guinea-none of which makes sense. Basia wants to discuss the film with Amanda but Cullen (Martin Vaughan) disagrees and wants the past to stay buried. Meanwhile, Basia leans on Kyle for support and their romance deepens. Patrick is trying to drum up business for the yabbies and business is slow for Sacha (Amie McKenna) at Volt. They decide to join forces and offer barbecued yabbies to the café crowd. Sales go really well until all the customers who ate yabbies come down with a serious case of food poisoning. Sacha blames the yabbies and Patrick, she's. However, a visit from a health inspector soon determines the poison is from the varnish used on the wooden skewers. Patrick and the yabbies are off the hook. Katherine arranges to buddy a child for the weekend. Nigel turns out to be a very demanding twelve year old who keeps Katherine on her toes. She has to enlist the help of Loc and Seth to keep him entertained. Katherine's unable to look after Nigel on his second day, so Loc and Seth take over. Nigel drives them up the wall so they take him home. Once they see the state of his house and the wrath of his father, Loc and Seth see it as small penance to let him hang out with them for another day.
Episode 20
Amanda (Melissa Jaffer) finally tells Basia the full story behind her solo flight from Bangkok to Darwin. The confession is recorded on film and Amanda makes Basia promise to make the truth public. Basia and Amanda drive out to Botany Bay and film the planes coming in. It's the last time Basia sees her alive. Kyle placates Basia who realises how close she and Amanda have become. Katherine wants to get her drivers licence but an instructor is too expensive and Garrett offers to teach her. The lesson is a disaster and Garrett decides to bow out for the sake of his sanity. Patrick offers to take over and Katherine has a small prang in the ute. Patrick holds in his anger and is patient and supportive with her. Later as he's bashing out the dent in his car Patrick strains a back muscle. Katherine gives him a massage by way of apology, there's an attraction - and sparks fly. Loc and Seth are bemoaning the fact that neither has a girlfriend. They're both good-looking guys, what's the problem? Sacha (Amie McKenna) hassles them both for having no charisma-they need a few lessons in the art of seduction and she's the one to teach them. Sacha discovers her boyfriend has been playing around and she enlists the help of Loc and Seth to make him jealous. Finally Sacha and her man reunite and Loc gets a black eye for his troubles. So much for the art of seduction.
Episode 21
Loc's ex-girlfriend Leticia (Tania Mustapic) turns up at the Foundry in need of his help. Her family has fallen victim to terrorisation, receiving abusive phone calls, letters, even bricks thrown through their windows. Loc is unsure of what he can do but accompanies Leticia to her house. When they arrive they discover the bushes have been set on fire. Leticia's parents are too scared to go to the police, so Loc goes, but finds the police unable to help without evidence. Leticia's family receives a second offer to sell their house. It seems that their troubles began around about the time they rejected the initial offer. Loc finds the real estate agent who's made the bid but he denies any harassment. It seems the entire area has been earmarked for development. Loc calls in the press to cover the story as well as posting details on his website. When Garrett finds out he calls Loc into his office-it seems that Pac Star, the bank which funds the Head Start program, is funding the industrial development of the land. Garrett has no choice but to issue Loc with an ultimatum: stay out of this or he'll have to leave Head Start. Strongly affected by Amanda's death, Basia is on a mission to take risks in her life. She convinces Kyle to join her in Salsa lessons. Kyle's not so keen, he feels awkward and unco-ordinated in front of the Instructor, Carlos (Kian Samadi). Kyle feigns an injury to get out of future lessons, thinking Basia will give up without him. However she becomes even more enthused to continue, when her instructor is only too keen to give her private lessons. Kyle goes into panic mode to find a way to become adept at Salsa in order to win back Basia's affection.
Episode 22
Loc's battle with Pac Star continues. Bob Deacon from the bank drafts a retraction that Loc is obliged to sign if he wishes to continue on at Head Start. Loc objects to signing as he feels there's a principle at stake. He wants to do what is best for Leticia's (Tania Mustapic) family. They shouldn't be forced to sell their house. Garrett tries to convince Loc to sign. It's more important that he finishes his project than to fight a cause which is not his. The futility of his plight is emphasised when Leticia's parents accept an offer on their house. The deal they take offers them a modern apartment. Loc still refuses to back down and Bob Deacon (Stephen Leeder) gives him twenty-four hours to make a decision. Loc decides he must live by his principles-he has no choice but to leave Head Start. Kyle's old mate from school, Mac (Jeremiah Tickell), asks Kyle to be best man at his wedding. They both convince Basia that she'd be the perfect person to film the event. During the rehearsal Basia accidentally catches Mac on camera boasting to Kyle about what he intends to do the bucks night. Basia wants to show Louise the footage but Kyle objects as it is none of their business. Kyle's convinced that Mac's all talk, he really loves Louise. On the morning of the wedding Kyle admits Basia had been right about Mac and his exploits. The wedding looks set to go ahead regardless. Basia interviews Louise about her feelings for Mac-it seems she's not so sure whether he's the right guy for her after all. At the last minute Louise decides to call off the wedding. Mac is furious and blames Basia, Kyle defends her and in doing so ends his friendship with Mac.
Episode 23
Head Start has a new recruit, fashion designer Jade Matu (Mereoni Vuki). She's fiercely ambitious, and not afraid to rub the gang the wrong way. It's Jade's first day at the Foundry. Garrett introduces her to the team. Jade asks for help in unloading her gear from a delivery truck. Kyle is quick to volunteer much to Basia's chagrin. Jade's numerous piles of clothing racks soon clutter up Basia's working space. In addition, Jade's tendency to flirt with Kyle causes the two women to lock horns. During the night the gang discover that their kitty money has gone missing. Basia immediately blames Jade. When more money goes missing Basia decides to get evidence. The following night she leaves her purse out as bait and rigs up her camera to record any nocturnal activity. Upon watching the tape Basia is forced to apologise to Jade. It turns out the intruder was actually a young man. Jade takes a look at the footage and reacts in alarm. The young man who has been stealing from them is her brother Kit. The bike project is on hold until the boys receive final confirmation from the Bicycle Association. Seth meets Lucy, an inspirational basketball paralympian. They strike up a friendship. She invites him to watch her play down at the local court. During a round with her friend Gemma, Lucy is knocked from her chair. The old technology is holding her back from going pro. Seth realises he can pass the time by trying to help Lucy upgrade the specs on her wheelchair. Patrick discovers Garrett used to box competitively in his youth. After some male bantering they challenge each other to a friendly fight. What began as a lighthearted match soon turns into serious competition.
Episode 24
Jade's brother Kit is on parole and he's caught on camera stealing cash from the Foundry. Jade's furious at his betrayal and deception. When she discovers he has an even bigger theft in mind she wonders if tough love is the only way to really save him from himself. Does this mean she'll be forced to turn him in to the police? Katherine is offered a deal with a recording company, but the only problem is she has to sing.
Episode 25
Garrett is furious upon discovering that Kyle and Seth have been rejected by the Bicycle Association and didn't tell him. The boys argue that they're busy working on something big. Kyle and Seth try to convince Lucy (Lenka Kripac) to write a letter of recommendation for their efforts on her wheelchair so far. She's not prepared to put her word to something untested and doesn't appreciate being bullied by Kyle. When Garrett finally hears their sports wheelchair ideas he dismisses them as rudimentary at best. They have twenty four hours to come up with something tangible or they're out of Head Start. Seth has no option but to convince Lucy to speak on their behalf. He plays on the fact that she likes him, and she finally agrees. Garrett is won over by Lucy's endorsement for the chair and agrees to let the boys further develop the idea. Just as it all seems to have worked out, Lucy hears a flippant remark from Kyle and realises that the boys have completely used her for their own means. When Katherine and Tony's (Terry Serio) remix is completed they wait anxiously for a decision from Jordan (Rel Hunt). Meanwhile Jordan visits Katherine and presents her with a contract for a solo career, cutting Tony out of the deal. Meanwhile, Jade decides to kick-start her fashion label, Jaded. She'll hold a launch of her female range at the Foundry. She invites a few buyers and turns the Work Room into a makeshift catwalk. Only trouble is she needs a model and can't afford their rates. After some coercion Basia finally agrees to help out.
Episode 26
TJ (Mark Franklin), a good friend of Patrick's comes to town. He's the gun Gunning Apprentice about to race in the Country Cup on a horse named Crackerjack. TJ stays at the Foundry and confides in Patrick about his dreams to win big in the city. This is his chance. Both Patrick and Jade become increasingly concerned about TJ's crash dieting. He's still trying to lose weight before the race. Although Patrick voices his distress TJ assures him it's all down to a combination of nerves and the reality of the industry. On the morning of the race TJ has difficulty reigning in Crackerjack during an exercise run. He faints when he finally tries to dismount. Patrick and the trainer call an ambulance. The race goes ahead without TJ as jockey and Crackerjack wins and TJ is forced to take a long hard look at his choice of career and his health. The romance between Lucy (Lenka Kripac) and Seth is moving full steam ahead. They're both completely smitten - until Lucy's dad Neville (Nick Holland) pays Seth a visit. He wants Seth to end the relationship. Lucy's been offered a scholarship in America that she neglected to tell Seth about. Basia discovers a short film she once acted in is opening the Film Festival. She's excited at the prospect of seeing it and invites the director over for a screening. Kyle is shocked to discover that Basia is naked during most of the film. He tries to hide his jealousy, and the tape, when others in the Foundry are keen to watch it. Basia believes the nudity was integral to the film and Kyle should get over the problems he has. She wants him by her side at the premiere if he's any boyfriend at all.
Episode 27
Jade decides to sell her fashion range at the local markets. Katherine joins her, keen to get out of the recording studio for a while. Although the public seems to like the clothes they complain about the price. Jade doesn't see how she can lower the price as she makes each garment herself. She's approached by Rocky (Steve Vella), who offers to cut her costs by providing a quick turnaround. Jade accepts his proposal. Katherine wants nothing more to do with Jade's business and she berates Jade for using sweat shop labour. When Jade goes to deliver some goods in person she sees the working conditions herself. Jade decides not to continue using Rocky. Posy (Lara Cox) turns up unexpectedly and contacts Kyle. He meets her but doesn't tell Basia about the rendezvous. Basia realises something is amiss. She confronts Kyle and he admits Posy is in town but that nothing has happened. He's committed to Basia, he's just spending some time with an ex-girlfriend. Basia accepts the situation. Kyle goes to see Posy for what he thinks is the last time. She drops a bombshell; she's pregnant and Kyle is the father. Patrick is left with Rambo the ram who Uncle Bob is entering in the Easter Show. Bob's called home unexpectedly and leaves Patrick to baby sit. Rambo runs amuck in the Foundry and manages to escape. Patrick searches for hours and finally finds Rambo covered in oil. After much shampooing and pampering he manages to restore the Ram to his previous condition only to find that Uncle Bob has entered another ram in the show instead.
Episode 28
Posy (Lara Cox) moves into the Foundry much to Basia's distress. She and Basia lock horns. Kyle is left juggling a near impossible situation-to keep both his pregnant ex-girlfriend and his current girlfriend happy, without being completely honest with either of them. Sacha (Amie McKenna) takes exception to Jade's (Mereoni Vuki) clothing designs being made in small sizes only. She decides to cause trouble and mounts a protest outside the Foundry-"clothes for real people". Jade eventually realises Sacha has a point. After a moment of inspiration, she designs a new range-one especially for women in larger sizes. Sacha is over the moon with her new look. The friction between the two women evaporates. Pac Star gives each of the kids some shares in the bank. Seth and Patrick discover the addictive quality of the sharemarket and take to their newfound capitalist status with glee. On the advice of a stockbroker uncle, they begin compulsively buying and selling shares. Garrett is concerned by their interest and warns them of the volatility of the market. Katherine is terrified of performing in public. The recording studio is one thing but a full house-another. Jordan (Rel Hunt) finally convinces her she is totally capable and arranges for her to sing at a near empty club. She's tentative at first but soon has the time of her life. Afterwards, she realises there was more at stake than she first believed.
Episode 29
With a week before Katherine's debut single is released, Jordan (Rel Hunt) is busy preparing a publicity campaign. After seeing Patrick and Katherine together, Jordan gets the idea to stage Katherine's disappearance, and Patrick unknowingly finds himself in the middle of a bizarre publicity plot. While Katherine's away on a frantic trip to Melbourne, Patrick desperately approaches the police, and with Jordan's persuasion, the media. It's decision time for Kyle. Posy (Lara Cox) finally admits her true feelings, and tells Kyle she wants to get back together with him-one happy family. Kyle doesn't know how to react, and decides to come clean to Basia about the situation. Kyle reveals that he wants to help Posy because he doesn't want his child to grow up without a father, like Kyle's family. However, when Basia suggests that Posy is blackmailing Kyle into a relationship, Posy reconsiders if keeping the baby is really the best thing. Kyle, not wanting Posy to lose the child, must therefore decide between his love for Basia, or his paternal responsibility. When the Foundry's cleaner, Sam (Lesster Morris), is found drunk in the shower, Seth and Jade accept the responsibility of hiring a replacement. After two very different applicants arrive, Jade and Seth clash over who to choose. Garrett finally steps in, and a perfect "Mrs. Doubtfire" is chosen. However, when a sober Sam arrives for work, having forgotten all about being fired, Seth and Jade quickly learn some vital business skills.
Episode 30
Kyle decides it would be best if he and Posy (Lara Cox) move out of the Foundry and into their own place. At first Posy is pleased with Kyle's commitment to their newfound relationship but things soon sour. While house hunting, Kyle tries to do the right thing but it seems no matter which choice he makes it's the wrong one as far as Posy is concerned. Basia decides to film a mini documentary of Katherine's rise to fame. She follows Katherine during her busy publicity run as her single is released. Jordan's (Rel Hunt) none too pleased to have Basia in the way and allows her to film only as a favour to Katherine. Patrick is finding it hard to come to terms with Katherine's manic schedule. It appears she doesn't have time for him anymore. He does his utmost to remain patient and supportive. However, while viewing some of Basia's footage he's confronted by a very unwelcome scenario. Garrett asks Jade to make a jacket for him to impress at the next Pac Star meeting. He even supplies some fabric imported from Italy. When Seth accidentally stains the fabric, he and Jade have to race against time to restore Garrett's beautiful cloth before his meeting.
Episode 31
Patrick becomes increasingly concerned about Jordan's (Rel Hunt) hold over Katherine. Patrick turns up at the shoot for Katherine's video clip to keep an eye on things. When Jordan tells Patrick to leave, Patrick loses his temper and punches him. Katherine makes a decision to choose her career over her relationship. She breaks up with Patrick. Basia has been following the proceedings on film for her doco about Katherine. She decides to drop the project after Jordan censors her work and she realises he's more dangerous than she had first imagined. As hard as they try, Seth and Kyle can't make their wheelchair modifications successful. While out riding, Kyle meets Leonard (Jeff Truman), a frustrated jogger. This triggers the idea to simplify their original bike gearing device to become completely automatic. There's a market out there for people who want 'no frills' exercise. Kyle sets out to convince Seth to modify his original design. And Seth isn't too keen - Aaron Symonds (Charlie Clausen) arrives at the Foundry and makes himself at home. This intrigues the others as Garrett has not mentioned the newcomer. He claims the courtyard as his space and gets to work on his mysterious project. Jade (Mereoni Vuki) in particular is curious to find out more about the enigmatic Aaron. When Garrett finds Aaron has made himself at home, he is outraged. He wants Aaron out now.
Episode 32
Katherine's riding high, fuelled by the excitement of a publicity tour, a relationship with Jordan, and a growing reliance on amphetamines. Jordan (Rel Hunt) organises the launch of Katherine's video clip to be held at the Foundry. It's a complete success despite the fact that none of the other Head Starters turn up. It seems Katherine has somehow managed to alienate everyone. Seth, sensing she's in trouble, warns her not to go on tour. Patrick's down in the dumps. His yabby trade is declining and he's at a loss as to how to turn the project around. Basia (Freya Stafford) does her best to cheer him up with dinner in a popular Japanese restaurant. Patrick gets the idea to pitch his yabbies to the restaurant owner. After a false start, the restaurant owner reveals his interest in exporting yabbies to Japan and asks Patrick to give a presentation to his business partners. In order to make it successful, Patrick needs to learn about Japanese culture and language-and fast. Aaron's (Charlie Clausen) doing his best to drum up work at cost in order to build his portfolio. Jade introduces him to Samantha, a client of hers who runs a boutique clothing store, "Element". A deal is struck and Aaron builds a rainforest-inspired garden in the centre of the store. Samantha is delighted until some little unwelcome guests turn away her customers.
Episode 33
Aaron (Charlie Claussen) gets a fantastic opportunity to landscape a high-rise balcony for wealthy clients, Malcolm (Yves Stenning) and Anna (Elizabeth Maywald). It is the perfect job for the perfect couple - or so it seems, until Aaron witnesses the reality behind this "loving" relationship. Aaron must decide whether to convince Anna to leave the abusive relationship, or try and remain uninvolved and finish the job he has been paid to do. After finishing her film, Basia begins the hard task of trying to make a sale. An opportunity to pitch her doco to a commercial network gives her a dream come true-her first sale. Only then does she realise they plan to air the doco with much of the original content edited. This is not the same film she has put so much into. Basia is forced to reconsider her position. To cheer themselves up over their ex-girlfriend woes, Patrick and Kyle find two attractive backpackers looking for a good time. Unfortunately, things don't quite turn out as planned. After seeing the boys tossing a coin over who gets whom, the girls get their own back by staging a romantic rendezvous.
Episode 34
While teeing up deliveries for his yabby export business Patrick has a run in with a street kid, Lee. After hearing Lee's story Patrick offers him a job helping with his deliveries. Lee, however, scarpers off with Patrick's ute leaving Patrick cursing and Kyle saying "told you so". Lee unexpectedly returns the car. He's contrite. Patrick wants to give him another chance. How did he end up on the street? Lee is from Yass and wanted to make it in the city but things haven't worked out. Against Kyle's advice Patrick wants to help Lee turn his life around. Jade discovers that Aaron (Charlie Clausen) used to date a potential buyer. She begs Aaron to reconnect with his ex, Nicole, and convince her to look at Jade's creations. All goes well until the spark between Aaron and Nicole is reignited. Jade worries that she's gained new business only to lose her boyfriend in the process. Basia's run out of grant money. She wants to re-do her film titles and include some original music. Garret won't approve any extra money or a bank loan. She is going to have to get a job. While sorting through Amanda's personal possessions Basia comes across some stamps. She gives them to Seth as a gift knowing him to be an avid collector. When Seth discovers three of the stamps are rare and valuable, he has to decide whether the money belongs to him or Basia.
Episode 35
While earning extra money videoing a kid's birthday party, Basia inadvertently catches a car thief on film. She discovers the owner of the car to be the TV personality Steven Perry (David Roberts). When Basia realises Perry hasn't reported the theft to the police, she becomes suspicious of his real motives. Her suspicion is further fuelled when she sights Steven and the attractive female thief embracing in the stolen car. Jade convinces Basia to expose Perry's deception on television. The public has a right to know. Once the story has aired, Basia is confronted with the truth. All was not as it seemed. Seth organises a meeting with an innovative bike manufacturer, Blister Bikes. Kyle meets an attractive cyclist, Mel (Natali Saleeba) who takes a particular interest in their bike's gearing system. In an effort to impress her, Kyle invites her to try the bike out sometime. Danny Mancini (Stan Kouros) from Blister Bikes turns up for the meeting but the boys find themselves stranded with no prototype to show him. After Patrick is punched by Ricko (Craig Ball), an aggressive footy player, he becomes obsessed with retribution. Aaron (Charlie Clausen) suggests he channel his anger into practicing a less confrontational martial art. When Patrick and Aaron next see Ricko, they're all surprised by an unexpected turn of events.
Episode 36
Katherine arrives back unexpectedly from her promotional tour. Although rundown, she convinces everyone that the tour was a success and she's merely having a few days off. All hell breaks loose when Katherine makes headlines, as the truth behind her fafade unravels. She was caught in possession of amphetamines and because of her negative publicity, J9 is washing its hands of her. Katherine faces a court case, the wrath of Garrett, and the painful realisation that Patrick wants nothing to do with her. Jade is ecstatic when a long admired designer, Claudia (Kate Raison), allows her to work on an attachment and learn more about the fashion industry. At first Claudia is generous and supportive of Jades work, that is, until Jade attempts an improvement on one of the designs and Claudia is ropable. However, not one to be put down, Jade enacts her own revenge. Basia begins to receive mysterious presents. It's flowers one day, concert tickets the next. She assumes they're coming from a new acquaintance, Simon. It turns out they're from Kyle. He wants Basia back.
Episode 37
Katherine finds it harder and harder to fit back into life at Headstart. Pressure from Garrett and a perceived lack of support from Patrick coupled with a mugging, send Katherine over the edge. All confidence in herself gone, Katherine feels she can't go on. Blister Bikes offer Kyle and Seth a dream contract for their gearing system. The boys are ecstatic. The cash settlement is great and the royalties will keep them in money for years to come. After the initial euphoria dies down, the boys conduct research into Blister Bikes. As a result they realise that their gearing system is not part of any forthcoming Blister product releases. Their dreams come crashing down. Basia and Simon (Septimus Caton) are really hitting it off. She is interested in developing things further and it seems Simon has similar plans. He asks her to meet his family, which she agrees to. Unfortunately, the family Basia thought she was meeting is in a religious sect. This is not the direction Basia predicted their relationship would take.
Episode 38
Faced with the prospect of leaving Head Start, Kyle and Seth struggle to agree where best to invest their money. After a night out celebrating their success, Kyle has the idea of buying Infinity Bar. It's a happening venue and the owner, Ali, is keen to get out. Although he agrees it's a good investment, Seth has no intention of running a pub. He's been working on a new invention and decides it's time to get serious about that. When Seth explains the new technology he's developed, Kyle's so keen on it he drops his bar idea to go in with Seth. Seth however, decides he wants to fly solo. A date for Katherine's court case has been set. Garrett insists she see a counsellor in the interim. Katherine sees little point as she'll be kicked out of Head Start anyway. Patrick does his best to be supportive but it looks like Katherine's future might be set in stone. Basia thought she'd broken up with Simon (Septimus Caton) but he has other ideas. His inability to take no for an answer soon borders on obsession. Basia realises her safety is at risk but remains reluctant to involve the police. When Simon breaks into her room, Aaron (Charlie Clausen) convinces Basia it's not a situation she should deal with alone.
Episode 39
Patrick's yabbie export business is thrown into jeopardy when his stock becomes the victim of vandalism. When he investigates he discovers that the vandalism is the work of an extortion ring. Aaron is working on his biggest tender yet, a recreation area design in a large apartment complex. When a lack of confidence causes him to back out at the last minute, Jade decides to do him a favour and submit the design secretly. Ali and Kyle become partners in Infinity. Kyle turns up to work to find that Ali has given Basia a job behind the bar. Meanwhile Basia discovers she still has feelings for Kyle.
Episode 40
Katherine's hand is injured in an attack on Patrick's property, causing him to decide to pack it all in and return to the country. Hector, Aaron's father, tries to convince Aaron to accept the landscaping job, however, Aaron refuses. Basia's documentary is a finalist in an independent film festival. She particularly wants Kyle to be there. He promises to make it but at the last minute, is caught up at the bar. Does Kyle have enough time to make amends with Basia before she leaves, possibly for good?