When eastern suburbs society wife Vicki discovers that her high-flying barrister husband is having yet another affair, it looks as though their marriage might really be on the skids this time.
Alex can't bear Vicki's mother constantly ringing from France to find out if her daughter has left him yet, and they both know the name "Dog's Head Bay" is not helping the township become the next Palm Beach.
Vicki is depressed and she wants a Saab convertible to ease her pain. Alex however, has bad news. Their financial situation has become so bad that he has to put their Sydney mansion on the market.
Jenny breaks down in front of her cousin, and all her woes and tears come spilling out. She's working too hard, she's sick and needs a break, but can't afford it.
Vicki is shocked to discover in the news one Saturday morning, that an old school chum has become a famous artist. Vicki remembers that she did better than her friend in art class, and so in crisis, buys art supplies and starts sketching.
Alex has a health scare. A colleague has dropped dead of a heart attack, so he's had a medical check-up, leaving him wondering what life is all about if you're to stressed and busy to enjoy it.