A mysterious stranger arrives in the tiny outback town of Bidgeegud, searching for a local named Hugo, only to discover he is missing and that foul play might be involved in his disappearance.

Newcomer Cassie begins helping Andy as he investigates Audrey, the local pie maker, who's become the prime suspect in Hugo's disappearance, only to discover Audrey is filling her pies with a mystery meat that she doesn't want anyone to know about.

After a narrow escape from Audrey, Andy sets his sight on Hugo's nemesis, Noel, until the shocking truth about Hugo is revealed.

As Andy and the town reel from the news about Hugo, Andy makes a shocking discovery that sets him on a collision course with Noel.

After Andy is lured out to the desert by Cedric, and Cassie learns the shocking truth about Jimmy, Andy's forced to come clean about his motives when he discovers Hugo's secret hiding place.

After Andy is betrayed by Cassie, he discovers Hugo's secret bunker, only to come face to face with his hugger.

Cassie goes out on a limb to rescue Andy, only for him to lead them back into danger when they accept an invitation to stay at Trevor and Maureen's, whose sinister motives are soon revealed.

While Andy battles Gareth for the money, Cassie makes an incriminating discovery at Leon's house, only for Leon to catch her red-handed, causing her to realise that her life might be in danger.

As Andy grapples with what he's done, Cassie inflames the ire of the town while hosting pub trivia, accusing several of cuddle, but all bets are off when the truth is turned completely on its head by Hugo.

Reunited with his long lost father, Andy finally confronts Hugo about the missing money, only for them to wind up lost in the bush, while Cassie witnesses the shocking discovery of Gareth's body.

Andy finally tracks down who stole the missing money, as Leon reveals his and Gareth's true colours, and Geraldine takes extreme measures to control the situation.

As the town reels from more hugging, Geraldine takes Cassie and Andy hostage, before Petey P shows up, forcing Andy to fight for his and Cassie's survival.