The homecoming of computer exec Dennis Sweeney ignites envy in his brother when their father alters a family ritual to accommodate his more successful son.
Dennis is under pressure to get the first piece of software from his plant out on time. Borden also pressures Dennis to get the cost of the canteen lowered. Marcus, a skilled programmer that comes from a troubled past, is introduced.
While on a business trip, Jennifer is tempted by an ex. Nick gets a job, but his boss is his fathers enemy. When Amy is out on a date, she is seen by Nick.
Nick finds himself attracted to one of Dennis's programmers. Amy starts becoming more serious with Brian. Dennis and Jennifer finally move in together.
Jennifer refuses to go to the high-school alumni reunion dance with Dennis. Trudy causes more trouble with Dennis when she relives her glory days of high school on his arm.
Dennis is upset when he discovers his old high school's gym is to be named after Coach "Bighouse" Tyrone, the man who made his life miserable in high school.
Dennis decides he is going to support Sarah in her trying to control Muse Prime. Nick accepts a job from Sarah. Amy convinces Jennifer to move in with her. Dennis starts a relationship with Trudy.
Trudy decides to sue Muse Prime after being dumped by Dennis. Nelson has a major accident at the Muse Prime condos. Passion grows between Nick & Sarah when he comes to her rescue from a corrupt councilman who has been hassling her.