Ep 11. Crowded House

Step Dave is a New Zealand comedy-drama television series that follows the life of Dave, a 24-year-old guitarist who falls in love with a 36-year-old mother of two, named Julia. In season 1 episode 11, titled "Crowded House," Dave and Julia face a tough decision when Julia's ex-husband, Andrew, asks if he can stay with them for a while.

The episode begins with Dave and Julia enjoying a peaceful evening alone. However, their peace is quickly disrupted when Andrew shows up at their doorstep unannounced. Andrew is going through a rough patch in his life and needs a place to stay for a while. Julia, being a kind and caring person, agrees to let him stay.

Andrew's presence in the house causes tension between Dave and Julia. Dave is uncomfortable with Andrew staying with them and feels like he is intruding on their relationship. He begins to worry that Andrew will stay for too long and ruin their living arrangement.

Meanwhile, Andrew starts to cause trouble in the house. He leaves his belongings all over the place, spills food on the carpet, and takes up all the space in the living room. His presence makes Dave feel like a guest in his own home, which makes him even more uncomfortable.

As the days go by, tensions continue to rise. Dave and Julia begin to argue about Andrew's behavior and whether or not he should stay for longer. Julia is torn between her loyalty to Andrew and her love for Dave. She starts to realize that Andrew's presence may be causing more harm than good.

In the end, Julia decides to ask Andrew to leave. While she still cares for him, she knows that his behavior is causing too many problems in their relationship. Dave is relieved that Andrew is gone and feels like he can finally have his home back.

The episode concludes with Dave and Julia making up and agreeing to be more communicative with each other in the future. They realize that their relationship is still new and that they need to work through any issues that arise together. They end the episode by sharing a heartwarming moment, hugging each other tightly and reaffirming their love for one another.

"Crowded House" is a heartwarming episode that captures the complexities of relationships. It shows that love is not always easy and that sometimes we have to make tough decisions to protect the ones we love. The episode is a testament to the strength of Dave and Julia's relationship and their commitment to each other, even when things get hard.