Recently widowed Edie tries and fails to kill herself at home in Surrey. Edie's estranged daughter, Kate, flies her out to Australia to live closer to her long-emigrated family.
Edie babysits Persephone as Kate fights to rescue her reputation. Meanwhile, when Oberon lands himself in danger, it falls to Edie to rescue him and a protest at school sees Persephone suspended.
Edie heads out of her comfort zone when she agrees to sing in the village's annual Christmas show. Edie ignites the passions of a married man and Kate crosses a line. Meanwhile, Oberon is lovesick and a diagnosis determines Art's future.
Oberon hits an unexpected obstacle as he seeks testosterone therapy. A confession changes Edie and Pamela's relationship during a trip to stock up on weed.
A difficult decision unexpectedly gives Edie a new lease of life. A trip to Art's new hospice leads Edie to ask Kate for help.
Kate is horrified by Edie's proposition, but Art and Edie aren't willing to let it drop. Plus, Edie agrees to a secret rendez-vous with Henry.
Kate and Edie get a nice surprise when they team up on a work project. A heartbroken Oberon turns to Edie when a romantic encounter sends him into a panic.
A drunken anniversary party at the retirement village leads to Oberon making a confession, Edie making an unexpected move and the arrival of an ambulance.
An anxious Kate struggles to keep it together during a work conference and turns to drink for the first time in years. The village is raided by the police. Oberon is heartbroken and becomes reckless.
A tragedy forces Edie and Kate to make amends. Kate gets her diagnosis and something happens that leads Edie to feel there really are moments worth living for.
