Packed to the Rafters (2008) : 2x10

Dave has finally opened his original birth certificate. Inside is the name of his birth mother, but his birth father is ‘unknown’. Encouraged by Julie, Dave tells the rest of the family. Buoyed by their enthusiasm to find out more, Dave fills in an online profile for an organisation which brings adopted parents and children together. Initially thrilled when the organisation finds his mother, Dave is devastated when they reveal she doesn’t want to see him. But is the door closed forever? Meanwhile, Rachel invites herself to Jake’s place for lunch to meet his family, keen to take the next step in their relationship. But all her expectations are challenged by Jake’s cheeky brother Alex, who has cerebral palsy, and their mother Grace, who takes an instant dislike to Rachel. Things go from bad to worse between Rachel and Grace when Jake is injured in a workplace accident. When Rachel dashes to his side, Grace finally lets loose, telling Rachel to leave her son alone. Nathan is slowly being pulled into the darker side of the music business. After kicking yet more goals for the company, Layla suggests they celebrate with cocaine. Nathan resists initially, then gives in – what harm can a few lines do