Pilot. Unaired Pilot  

When Ava Gregory's older sister and brother-in law are killed in a tragic flood, her life is changed forever. She must now take in her sister's kid and deal with her sister's death. She will have to learn to be a mother, and how to deal with the kid's problems, who is dealing with his parent's death.

1. Pilot (1)  

First aired: 6/1/2004    Production Code: 40384-001

Nikki receives an unexpected invitation from her Aunt Ava to go to California but her mother is annoyed that it will interrupt her school work. So the relationship between mother and aunt is somewhat strained when neighbors in Kansas ask for help in a serious emergency.
Ava receives a phone call saying that her sister and brother-in-law were killed in an accident and her life is changed forever when she inherits their three children. Bradin is the oldest, who learns to adapt to the change by taking up surfing. Nikki, who is the middle child, stays up in her room and tries to take over the mother figure role. Lastly, Derrick tries to figure out how to give his mother a birthday present in heaven.

2. And So the Day Begins (2)  

First aired: 6/1/2004    Production Code: 40384-002

Ava Gregory was just where she wanted to be in life and had everything she wanted. She has received a phone call saying that her sister and brother-in-law were killed in an accident, and her life is changed as she has inherited their three children. Bradin is the oldest who learns to adapt to the change by taking up surfing. Nikki who is the middle child stays up in her room and tries to take over the mother figure roll. Lastly, Derrick tries to figure out how to give his mother a birthday present in heaven.

3. Fireworks  

First aired: 6/8/2004    Production Code: 40384-003

Ava falls for Kyle, a recently divorced man, but their dating life becomes complicated when she learns that he is the father of Nikki's new crush, Cameron. Meanwhile, Bradin's efforts to protect Erika from a guy (Tanner) with questionable intentions don't go as smoothly as possible.

4. Into My Life  

First aired: 6/15/2004    Production Code: 40384-004

Ava discovers that there is some marijuana in Bradin's jeans. The realty office takes up all of Johnny's time causing him to break his promise to Derrick.

5. The Grass Is Greener Than You Think  

First aired: 6/22/2004    Production Code: 40384-005

At the roommates annual summer luau party, relationships are started, rekindled, and ended. Ava learns a terrible secret about why Johnny broke up with her years ago. Susanna pretends to be involved with Jay to ward off advances from her ex boyfriend, and Nikki believes she must seduce Cameron in order to keep him interested in her and away from his ex-girlfriend Amber.

6. Big Waves  

First aired: 6/29/2004    Production Code: 40384-006

Jay is upset that his old knee injury is keeping him from competing in the local surfing competition but Erika has plans to get him in the event. Meanwhile, feeling overwhelmed by the disarray in the house, Ava asks Johnny and Susannah to help her organize things but no one can agree on how much structure is really needed in the house. Also, Ava and Susanna organize a fashion shoot with a photographer who had a one night stand with Johnny.

7. To Thine Own Self Be True  

First aired: 7/6/2004    Production Code: 40384-007

When Derrick's friend finds a naked picture of Ava and takes it home with him, Ava has to do some explaining to his mother why Derrick and her son had them. Meanwhile, Bradin goes to Jay and Johnny for advice when he considers having sex with Sarah for the first time, but the next night Bradin feels hurt and confused when he sees Sarah on a date with another guy. Nikki's possessiveness is putting a strain on her relationship with Cameron. Bradin meets a young mysterious girl named Callie.

8. Secrets  

First aired: 7/13/2004    Production Code: 40384-008

Ava begins to get really worry about Bradin's relationship with his wild girlfriend Sarah after they get caught by the police for swimming near the pier at night. Bradin begins to think about breaking up with her, but he finds it harder to do than he thought it would be. Erika is caught off guard when a former boyfriend shows up, which is pretty obvious, as Nikki observes while talking to her. Meanwhile, Derrick misinterprets a friendly embrace between Susannah and Johnny on a camping trip.

9. Skipping School  

First aired: 7/20/2004    Production Code: 40384-009

Ava begins to think that it might be in Nikki's best interest to skip her last year of junior high and go straight to high school, but Nikki does not think that it is. Sarah invites Bradin to run away with her to Mexico, but he soon discovers that she's actually attempting to get out of going away to a strict boarding school. Also Erika's estranged mother shows up unannounced and attempts to get Erika to leave Jay and Playa Linda to come home to live with her.

10. Kicking And Screaming  

First aired: 7/27/2004    Production Code: 40384-010

Erika moves in with Jay after she gets kicked out of her apartment. Elsewhere, Susannah and Ava need a backer for their clothing line to keep their business going. Johnny and Ava rekindle old feelings after chaperoning Derrick and Martha on their date.

11. Life In A Fishbowl  

First aired: 8/3/2004    Production Code: 40384-011

Johnny realizes his feelings for Ava when he sees her having a great time on a date with Nikki's principal, Dr. O'Keefe (Jay Harrington). Meanwhile, Bradin considers taking his friendship with Callie to the next level but is confused when Sarah comes back to town.

12. Yummy Mummy  

First aired: 8/10/2004    Production Code: 40384-012

Amber and Nikki are very shocked when Cameron shows up with a new girlfriend, Jordan. Bradin begins to practice with other guys on trying out for a surfing team with good members Zack and Lucas, but things get really complicated when he finds out Tanner is Lucas' brother. Also, Ava is interviewing people for the jobs of sales, marketing, etc., for her fashion line.

13. On the Last Night of Summer  

First aired: 8/17/2004    Production Code: 40384-013

Relationships are reconsidered. Ava has doubts about getting serious with Simon because she still has feelings for Johnny. Susannah reconsiders quitting her partnership with Ava. Jay has second thoughts about Erika moving in with him when she wants to redecorate his place. Bradin is confused by Callie's hot and cold actions. Nikki suffers when she remembers her parents death.