Romance sparks between a charming middle-aged lawyer and an attractive 27 year old gym teacher, but explaining it to their family and close friends proves to be a bit of a problem.

Zoe and Alec have a lunch time meeting to discuss her impending divorce, and Alec decides to ask her for a real date.

When a twisted ankle forces Zoe to cancel her first date with Alec, he decides to bring a musical to Zoe's bedside. The only problem is Zoe's parents are there too.

In an attempt to learn more about each others work, Alec suffers on the squash courts, and Zoe suffers through the law courts.

Believing it is time for Zoe to meet his family, Alec asks her to go with him to a tea in honor of his birthday. There she will meet the entire family.

Alec's memories of his late wife are brought up while at an intimate dinner with Zoe, so the couple plan a weekend on neutral grounds.

Zoe's divorce decree has come through and Alec shows up with a surpise gift and a bottle of champagne to celebrate, and is equally surpised by Zoe's opposite reaction. Alec must change all his plans.

When Zoe introduces Alec to her parents. Age is a common thread, and they really get along great, but poor Zoe feels lost in the generation gap.

Zoe decides its time to learn to drive, and with Alec teaching, their relationship starts to feel the strain. Zoe's birthday is soon, and she thinks Alec will buy her a new car.

Alec's daughter, Simone, is concerned about her father's health. She thinks he might be be overdoing things with Zoe. Alec must seattle his daughter down. Trouble is brewing in the office as Miss Flood is suspected of being a drug lord.

Alec has not made up his mind about moving in with Zoe. He feels his house would be better, but Zoe won't feel comfortable there.

Alec moves into Zoe's little flat and he becomes jealous of a new teacher at Zoe's school.

Hillary tries to get Alec and Zoe back together on Valentines' Day. She secretly arranges a Valentine's Day date between Alec and Zoe, but she is unaware that Alec had made plans with Dollie.