Eddie doesn't like Shauni's new boyfriend Andrew. And you can't blame him because when Andrew doesn't get what he wants, he hits Shauni. When he comes over to apologize, Eddie is there. But Shauni forgives Andrew, and Eddie leaves upset. During another night, Eddie gets a phone call from Shauni. It turns out that Andrew has hit her again and not only that, he has wrecked her apartment as well. This time, Shauni doesn't accept his apologies and breaks up with him for good. Eddie supports her all the way and they become closer.
This long-running series follows the adventures of a team of lifeguards on the crowded beaches of Los Angeles County. Veteran lifeguard Mitch Buchannon watches over the younger lifeguards that come and go with each passing season as they keep the beaches safe for vacationers. Frequently he must take action to save them from the raging seas and from the raging tempers that sometimes flare up between the young guards in this stressful job.