After 25 years of marriage, Angelo and Josephine have learned to negotiate most things. But when their youngest son wants a trail bike for his birthday they simply can't agree.
Mum's 50th birthday is fast approaching and Dad and the boys have not planned anything. They all get together to discuss a secret strategy, but can they pull it together without the help of Mum who runs the house? What will she think once all is revealed?
Christmas chaos hits the Cardamone house. As hungry family and friends descend, stress levels rise, and the chances of a merry Christmas don't look very likely.
Josie is not-too-happy with her lot. But Angelo and the boys don't seem to notice. After years of putting the family first Josie needs to look after herself, but the men of the house need to start pulling their weight.
It's crunch time for Stefan with year 12 results and university offers on the way, but he doesn't seem to care. He plans to take a year off and enjoy himself, but Josie and Angelo are dead set against the idea.