Packed to the Rafters: 3x18

Between the Covers

A wild night in Kings Cross teaches Nathan not to judge a book by its cover.

Nathan’s journey begins with a surprising revelation – he’s enjoying reading “Pride and Prejudice.” The novel’s themes resonate with him when he makes the mistake of judging Coby’s new living arrangements. Nathan builds bridges by inviting Coby for a night out in Kings Cross – and is surprised when Coby proves to be naive when it comes to life in the big city.

Nathan’s assumptions are challenged again when Coby meets a flirty, rocker-chick Laura – who turns out to drive a Porsche, owned by her rich daddy, and gives Coby a luxury watch before a night of passion. But the biggest surprise of all for Nathan is the discovery that he’s actually becoming good mates with his cousin Coby – a truly significant step forward.

Carbo is making big plans for his proposal to Retta, but Ben is determined to intervene, believing an engagement is only a means to circumvent their pact of celibacy. However, when all tactics to discourage Carbo fail, it’s Retta who steps in, having intuited what Carbo’s planning and decided that if he’s prepared to contemplate a proposal then that’s a good enough declaration of his trustworthiness for her.

After Carbo overcomes an embarrassing first hurdle, the whole household is forced to endure the couple’s belated and enthusiastic consummation of their love.

Rachel’s deal with Liam to stop playing games and join forces seems to be working, even if their pitch ideas for a sports drink aren’t. Forced to cancel a fancy dinner with Jake, Rachel is stunned when he turns up at EMB agency with takeaway – a peace offering to Liam.

The night goes well, with Jake even pitching a sports drink idea – until Rachel takes the conciliatory mood too far and confides Jake’s epilepsy. Later, after a blazing row, Jake defiantly and against doctor’s orders drives off in his ute – is it over for the young lovers?