Season 4

01 Out of the Ashes Episode 111th February 2004 Six months after Claire's death, Tess has thrown herself into work and decides to reinstate the horse breeding and training programme at Drovers. A stolen horse, a raging bushfire, and Stevie defying orders push Tess to the limit, resulting in her breakdown. 02 Double Dealing Episode 218th February 2004 Tess is disconcerted to learn Stevie can 'read' her so well whilst playing poker. Stevie explains the theory of 'tells' – signs that give away what a person is really thinking. Stevie finds herself set up as prime suspect for 'borrowing' Sandra's bull, Crusher, after agreeing to transport him for Sandra and settle the outstanding debt between them. When Crusher turns up in a Drovers paddock, apparently ready to service cows on heat, the finger of suspicion is immediately pointed at Stevie. Tess, unaware of Stevie's 'deal' with Sandra and knowing Stevie's history of 'borrowing' other people's possessions, reluctantly thinks the worst. Hoping to avoid police involvement, she agrees to sign over half the calves resulting from the serviced cattle to Sandra. Outraged, Stevie does her own sleuthing on Sandra's property and learns Crusher broke his penis several days ago. There's no way he could have sired any offspring and she and Tess realise they've been had. 03 Jack of all Shades Episode 325th February 2004 Tess' world is turned upside down by the arrival of a man claiming to be Jack McLeod's long lost son. 04 Day of Reckoning Episode 43rd March 2004 Sandra has a surprising solution when Alex and Nick face a heart wrenching decision, while Tess tackles her own problems with a charging bull and a gate. 05 Great Expectations Episode 510th March 2004 Stevie uncovers a dying man's secret, and some secrets of her own are ready to rock Drovers Run. 06 Game of Chance Episode 617th March 2004 When Tess's fantasy world collides with reality, she finds herself pulled in two different directions, and must decide between the two men who love her. 07 When Sparks Fly Episode 724th March 2004 Tess and Nick try to put their faltering relationship back on track, but there is an explosion that neither sees coming. 08 Show of Love Episode 831st March 2004 Alex is taken by surprise when his first love, Tracey Morrison, arrives at Killarney. She's come a long way since their days together on the rodeo circuit - she's now the manager of a highly successful and huge scale 'wild west' rodeo style show, and she's allegedly in town to scout for new talent. Stevie's not at all impressed by the arrival of her former mate, describing Tracey as ""Alex's worst nightmare"". She recalls her own hurt when Tracey dumped her at a time when she really needed a friend. She also vividly remembers having to scrape up the pieces after Tracey dumped Alex ten years ago. For Stevie, the arrival stirs feelings of discontent as she can't help but compare her life to Tracey's, and feel very inadequate in comparison. 09 Father's Day Episode 914th April 2004 Tess has a fight on her hands when Peter claims custody of Charlotte. Alex enlists the help of his barrister father, Bryce. 10 Flesh and Blood Episode 1021st April 2004 An old well on Drovers Run holds a forgotten secret for Tess, leading her to a devastating decision about the future. Nick and Alex receive some surprising news. 11 Fool for Love Episode 1128th April 2004 Stevie's ex husband arrives at Drovers with some surprising news - their divorce never went through, he's here to win her back. 12 Make or Break Episode 125th May 2004 Tess trusts the wrong stranger and has to rescue Jodi from a dangerous situation. 13 Second Chance Episode 1312th May 2004 Drastic changes are about to happen when Meg's sister, Celia, pays a visit and Meg takes a long hard look at her future. 14 Call Me Kate Episode 1419th May 2004 Jodi battles with what seems like the biggest decision of her life after Kate Manfredi marches into Drovers Run, while Sandra's pregnancy causes more sorrow than joy. 15 Desperate and Dateless Episode 1514th July 2004 The girls hit the road, decked out in their finest for a big night at the B & S ball, but Stevie has a secret agenda that the others are about to uncover. 16 Magnetic Attraction Episode 1621st July 2004 When Stevie's daughter Rose arrives unannounced, life at Drovers is thrown into turmoil for everyone - and Stevie is faced with revealing the biggest secret of her life. 17 Every Breath You Take Episode 1728th July 2004 An innocent flirtation turns into something more dangerous for Kate as Stevie and Alex finally realise their dream of starting a rodeo school. 18 My Brother's Keeper Episode 184th August 2004 Stevie falls for the charismatic Kane, while Alex's growing friendship with him creates estrangement between the Ryan brothers. 19 Saturn Returns Episode 1911th August 2004 Tess's birthday forces her to take a long, hard look at herself, but she ""sees"" more than she bargained for and unwittingly creates some midsummer night's madness. 20 Friendly Fire Episode 201st September 2004 Alex and Stevie's friendship is put to the test when Kane comes between them. 21 Secrets and Lies Episode 218th September 2004 Tess's plans to propose to Nick go haywire when Dave makes a discovery that threatens to derail the proposal permanently. 22 For Love or Money Episode 2215th September 2004 When Stevie's unwelcome visit from her past catches up with her, she decides to run again, ultimately making a decision that will change her future and the future of others - and this time she asks Kane to come with her. But will a dark secret Kane is keeping change everything? Meanwhile, just what are Harry's plans for Tess and Drover's following her engagement to Nick? With Tess and Nick making it official Harry sees this as his way in for Drovers. 23 Dangerous Waters Episode 2322nd September 2004 As marriage looms for Tess and Nick, Tess finds herself in over her head. 24 Where There's Fire Episode 2429th September 2004 Forever unlucky in love, Jodi Fountain finally looked set for some happiness with newcomer Luke Morgan. But just as the romance is blossoming, Jodi's new position in the Country Fire Service is compromised, when suspicion falls on Luke over a series of arson attacks. And while she initially leaps to his defence, eventually even Jodi finds herself suspecting Luke. Elsewhere, newly engaged pair Tess and Nick sit for a pre-marriage compatibility test and achieve a 100 per cent score. 25 Trembling on the Brink Episode 256th October 2004 An earth tremor makes Tess worried about the omens for her wedding to Nick, but when the earth moves for Stevie and Alex, they try and pretend that nothing happened. 26 This Moment Forward Episode 2613th October 2004 Nick and Tess approach the altar at last, but there's family heartache to endure before any glimpse of a gold ring and a future together. 27 Something to Prove Episode 2720th October 2004 Both Kate and Stevie let pride take over trying to prove themselves in preparation for Tess and Nick's return from their honeymoon. A move within the homestead at Drover's, courtesy of Stevie, provides Alex with healing as a long held weight is lifted. 28 My House Is Your House Episode 2827th October 2004 The Drovers girls have a tough time adjusting to Nick as the new 'Man of the House', and when Dave makes a career-threatening mistake, love, loyalty and family ties are called into question. 29 A McLeod Daughter Episode 293rd November 2004 Past passions are whispering around the halls of Drovers Run as Tess's cousin Jasmine arrives with her father's ashes and a few other skeletons besides. 30 The Things We Do for Love Episode 3010th November 2004 Alex helps Jasmine McLeod overcome her fear of riding and in the process finds himself falling in love with her; Meanwhile Tess decides she wants to start a family but how will Nick cope when Charlotte comes to stay. 31 Love Interrupted Episode 3117th November 2004 Nick and Tess discover the honeymoon is well and truely over when Nick's ex-girlfriend, Sally Clements, returns with a revelation that might threaten the newlywed Nick and Tess's happiness. Stevie is also shocked to discover who her secret admirer is...will she be able to resist his charms? 32 Twice Bitten Episode 3224th November 2004 Tensions are rife with Kane now living in the cottage with Stevie and Sally staying in the big house with Nick and Tess. Stevie struggles to trust Kane when it appears as though he might be reverting to old ways. Tess struggles with the revelation of Nick's impending fatherhood, which is compounded by the family's reaction to the new arrival.