Ep 5. My Room

Step Dave is a romantic comedy television show from New Zealand. The show revolves around a 24-year-old bartender named Dave who has never been in a serious relationship. One night, he meets a 36-year-old woman named Julia, who has two kids and is going through a divorce. Despite their age difference and different life experiences, Dave and Julia fall in love and hilariously navigate through their blended family.

Season 1 episode 5 is titled "My Room". In this episode, Dave's relationship with Julia hits a rough patch as he struggles with the reality of being a stepfather. He feels like he's not being taken seriously by the kids and fears he's not living up to Julia's expectations of what a stepfather should be. Dave confides in his best friend and coworker, Cara, who advises him to have a serious talk with Julia.

Meanwhile, Julia's ex-husband, Grant, comes over to pick up the kids and drops a bombshell on her: he's going to be moving out of Auckland, which means he won't be able to see the kids as often. Julia is heartbroken and tries to come up with a plan to make sure the kids still have a relationship with their dad.

Back at the bar, Dave has a heart-to-heart with Julia and tells her how he's feeling. Julia reassures him that he's doing a great job and reminds him that being a stepfather is a learning process. Dave takes her words to heart and decides to take a more proactive role in the kids' lives. He helps them with their homework and even lets them play with his favorite record player.

Later that night, Julia talks to the kids about their dad moving away and helps them come up with ways to stay in touch with him. Dave watches on, impressed by Julia's mothering skills and realizes how lucky he is to be with her. They share a tender moment together and Dave promises to always be there for her and the kids.

The episode ends with Dave decorating his room to make it more kid-friendly. He puts up posters of superheroes and video game characters and even paints a mural on the wall. Julia walks in and is touched by the gesture. She tells him that he's becoming a great stepfather and he responds by saying that he's just trying to make his room feel like home. They kiss and the camera pans out as the kids run into the room, excited to see Dave's new decorations.