The Parents are in dire need of a break, so they rent a lovely cottage to relax and put their feet up. However, the boys feel the opposite and then the rain decides to ruin their parade.. Keeping the boys busy inside, is far from relaxing.
Thomas has a new girlfriend. Hesitant to invite her to his home, she eventually meets the family, in all their glory. The parents are bravely planning to have 'the 'birds and the bees' talk with Thomas. What will his reaction be?
As the holidays draw to a close, Natalie's dreading going home and diving back into the same boring routine of everyday life. Louis-Paul and Natalie have enrolled Oli in a Private school, in the hope, he'll overcome some of his problems.
Both Louis-Paul and Natalie, are going to recommend, they have regular family meetings. With the boys unhappy with certain rules, this would be a good way for everyone to sort out any issues.
Natalie and Louis-Paul, have decided to give Thomas a mobile phone. However, having a phone, comes with conditions, courtesy of his parents. Typically, Oli thinks it is unfair he doesn't get one, while Zak, has his own problem...boredom.
Young Thomas is as determined as ever to pass his learner's driving test. So much so, he spends as much time in the garage, practicing. Soon, with dad by his side, he makes his way onto the highway in the family van.
It's fall, and everyone's got a touch of the blues. So, Marie has a plan, that involves Natalie, a plane and New York City. The boys are at an age, where appearance is everything. However, having one bathroom, can cause untold chaos.
Facebook, it seems, is causing dramas between, Marie, Natalie, Oli and Zak. Thomas has convinced Anaïs, to spend the evening at his home. Oli and Zak are having trouble sleeping. So, acting out scenes from horror movies, makes sense...no?
Natalie volunteers to fold sheets, for a good cause. Oli and friends go to a late-night movie. Louis-Paul decides to pick them all up, not wanting Oli to take a bus so late. A Policeman visits the home, after an emergency call was received.
The Parent's are held captive by Thomas' adolescent crisis. He's not a morning person, he hogs the bathroom, and when hungry, becomes impossible to please. Though frustrated, Zak's proud of Thomas' training. He arm wrestles with his father.
Natalie and Louis-Paul, jet off on a 7-day holiday, in the sunny South. The boys pleaded to be left alone at home, but their request fell on deaf ears. They're now left, in the loving hands of Natalie's parents, Bernard and Madeleine.
Natalie tries to teach Thomas ironing, but he'd rather be with his father. Both Oli and Thomas are upset that Zak is spoiled for his age. Oli announces he wants to become a CEO and Thomas is worried, as Anais has not contacted him in days.