Pipeline

Laura is tired of being let down by the men in her life. Aside from Max's recent dalliance with Carmen, Angus' voyage of self discovery has left her without a court clerk. If only people weren't so damn complicated and her office so messy. When Warwick Munro, a consultant employed to review the effectiveness of the magistrate's court arrives, Laura is forced to employ Karen to give the illusion of order in her court. Warwick is handsome, affable and velvet voiced but above all, uncomplicated.

Angus has what is akin to a religious experience. An associate of surfing legend-cum-business magnate, Mark Richards, approaches him with a proposition. The town rallies behind Angus to impress Mark's entourage by converting the co-op into a make-shift surfboard factory. However, his prospects of making boards for his god are dashed when his template surfboard is stolen, prompting Angus to take the law into his own hands. With Griff and Kevin as accomplices it is no surprise Angus ends up in court facing his ex-boss and ex-girlfriend.

Warwick witnesses as Laura presides over Angus' case, which borders on the absurd, even for Pearl Bay. Angus confesses he used Karen's hip measurements as inspiration to shape the board. Karen is moved, it appears Angus is making up some ground.

Redemption is also on Max's mind. Max befriends Warwick and claims Laura single handedly reinstated law and order in the once troubled community. When Warwick reveals to Laura that Max has been singing her praises, it appears as though Max's ploy to win back Laura's affections has worked.

However, when Warwick makes it known his interest in Pearl Bay's magistrate isn't strictly professional, Max can't help but stage a sabotage. When Warwick professes his deep attraction for Laura, she is flattered until he discusses his willingness to help her along with her 'personal battle with alcohol'. Laura recognises Max's sneaky handiwork, sending Max back to square one.

After successfully defending himself in court, Angus goes to the city for his big meeting with Mark Richards. Overwhelmed by business jargon and the prospect of moving away from Pearl Bay and its surf, Angus realises he is more comfortable in a wetsuit than a twin breasted Armani.