In the exciting fourth season, we fast-forward six years, discovering that Nikki (Esther Smith) and Jason (Rafe Spall) are experienced adopters having built a lovely little nuclear family, enriched by an extraordinary support network.
However, as their teenage daughter, Princess (Scarlett Rayner), starts to yearn for a connection with her birth mother, Nikki and Jason find themselves confronted with the ultimate test of their parenting skills.
When they learn that another round of IVF would be too expensive and unlikely to succeed, Nikki and Jason start exploring adoption.
Jason gets in touch with an ex before social services interviews her. Nikki goes out with her sister, Karen, and her unpleasant boyfriend.
Nikki and Jason go to a picnic with other potential adopters—and get intimidated by the quality of their competition.
After a wild night out with Erica and Freddy, Nikki and Jason are faced with potentially disastrous consequences the next morning.
Deciding that they need more hands-on experience looking after kids, Nikki and Jason agree to babysit their friends’ children for a day.
Jason starts getting cold feet about the whole process after a mandatory training session. Karen tells Nikki some bad news.
Nikki grows paranoid about Jason after reading a suspicious text on his phone. A family gathering takes a turn for the worse.
Season finale. Despite the added irritation of a new roommate, it’s time for Nikki and Jason to face the adoption panel.
