All these years

 Round 17: June 2028

Ryland and Jackie Whitfield are 77, Rianna Midlock is 58, Anthony is 54 and Jesse is 15.

(Ross is 17.)

Narrated by Jesse

Grandma and grandpa moved in with us a few weeks ago. Mom and aunt Denise were starting to worry about them living on their own because they are kinda old. Denise's house is full of kids, Dawn and Finn live in a really small house and Zach lives in a tiny apartment so our house was the natural choice since Emily and Sara are at college. It's been nice having them here. Despite being old they're pretty cool about everything - even though I could probably live without seeing them kiss each other all the time.

Happy Birthday, June 2026

Eve and her boyfriend Gabriel are ready to welcome their baby into the world. Eve is feeling surprisingly well considering that she's been in labour for a few hours now. Maybe the torture she puts her body through as a ballet dancer helps with the labour pains. Gabriel just tries to support his girlfriend the best he can.

Everything we touch

Round 16: April 2026

Rianna Midlock is 56, Anthony is 52, Sara is 17 and Jesse is 13.

(Gabriel is 26, Eve is 25, Emily is 18 and Freddie is 16.)

Narrated by Sara.

I love weekends. I get to sleep in, I don't have ballet lessons and I can just unwind. Jesse and I both usually sleep late and then drag ourselves downstairs to have breakfast in our pajamas.

Dark paradise

Round 15: February 2024

Rianna Midlock is 54, Anthony is 50, Emily is 16, Sara is 15 and Jesse is 11.

Narrated by Anthony Midlock.

We thought that the worst was over with Emily grieving over Ethan's death but it seems that she has just scratched the surface. She started school with everyone else and we haven't heard anything from the teachers so apparently she's doing well there. She got a couple of weeks off work but she's been back there for months now and says it's going fine. But in the evenings she just sulks in her room and only comes downstairs for dinner and that's just because we order her to join us. She's not even spending time with her sister anymore which is really worrying.

Every night we hear her listen to the same song with really haunting lyrics over and over again.

"Every time I close my eyes
It's like a dark paradise
No one compares to you
I'm scared that you won't be waiting on the other side"

(Grant/Nowels)

No cars go

Round 15: November 2023

Kaitlyn Brennan and Eve Midlock are 22.

(Anthony is 49, Jack is 40 and Stephen is 22.)

Narrated by Eve Midlock.

It still feels a bit weird to participate in all family gatherings but I do enjoy it. Just the other week we celebrated Father's Day and also dad's promotion to lieutenant.

Dancehall queen

Round 14: Autumn 2022


Rianna Midlock is 52, Anthony is 48, Emily is 14, Sara is 13 and Jesse is 9.
(Regan is 58, Eve is 21 and Ethan is 14.)

Narrated by Sara Midlock

I've been working really hard for good grades lately. Mom and dad finally allowed me to start proper dance lessons this autumn but I can only continue them if I manage to keep my grades up. It's not exactly ballet but it's a good start.

Diving for hearts

Round 14: Spring 2021


Stephen Marlowe, Eve Midlock and Kaitlyn Brennan are 20.

Narrated by Eve Midlock.

Last year was a real rollercoaster for me. My mom revealed information about my father just before she died so I came to Wellington looking for him. I was surprised and relieved how well Anthony took the news of a 19-year-old daughter. I've been seeing him and his family quite a lot lately.

Mercy

Round 13: Summer 2020


Rianna Midlock is 50, Anthony is 46, Emily is 12, Sara is 11 and Jesse is 7.
(Eve is 19.)

Narrated by Anthony Midlock.

I've been working all summer so Rianna spends the days with the kids. We can't afford to travel anywhere so she usually takes them to the park. Emily's all grown-up now, at least that's what she thinks, and she says she's too old to play in the park but she goes there anyway.

In the middle of the night

Round 12: Spring 2018


Rianna Midlock is 48, Anthony is 44, Emily is 10, Sara is 9 and Jesse is 5. 
(Denise is 32 and Dawn is 14.)

Narrated by Rianna Midlock

It's easy to tell that Emily and Sara are getting closer to puberty. They are always whispering about something.

All that matters

Round 11: Winter 2016


Rianna Midlock is 46, Anthony is 42, Emily is 8, Sara is 7 and Jesse is 3.
(Ryland and Jackie are 65, Quinn is 40, Denise is 30 and Zach and Dawn are 12 .)

Narrated by Rianna Midlock

Anthony has been feeling quite discontent with his job lately. He says that it feels like he's not getting anywhere. He's stuck in the studio all the time.

Flying high

Round 10: Autumn 2014


Rianna Midlock is 44, Anthony is 40, Emily is 6, Sara is 5 and Jesse is 1.

Narrated by Anthony Midlock

We have settled into our new home very nicely. We have a huge mortgage and it'll probably take years before we're debt-free but we're happy.

Spring 2013 birthdays

Rianna Midlock is playing with her daughters Emily and Sara when she feels that the baby is coming now!

Living on my own

Round 9: Summer 2012


Rianna Midlock is 42, Anthony is 38, Emily is 4 and Sara is 3.

Narrated by Rianna Midlock

I love the fact that our life is in order. We haven't even hired a nanny because I come home in the afternoon and Anthony usually goes to the studio pretty late in the evening. Spending time with each other and the girls is the best moment of our days.

All my life

Round 8: Summer 2009


Alexander and Bobbie Greene are 58, Charlie, Dixie and Janie are 15.

Narrated by Alexander Greene

I feel like I have 10 kids instead of four. Patsy moved to college a few months ago but the triplets' friends practically live with us because there's always a table full of teenagers when it's dinner time.

Mammoth

Round 8: Spring 2009


Anthony Midlock is 35, Rianna is 39 and Emily is 1.

Narrated by Rianna Midlock

If someone had told me 20 years ago that I would be happy being married with kids I would have thought they were completely insane. But I am happy beyond my wildest dreams. Seeing Emily's face in the morning is the best thing.

There goes the neighborhood

Round 8: Winter 2009


Ryland and Jackie Whitfield are 58, Dawn and Zach are 5.

Narrated by Ryland Whitfield

I'm so glad I forgave Jackie for having an affair. In fact I think it has only made our relationship stronger. We love to lie in bed in the morning and just enjoy each other's company.

All this time

Round 7: 2005-2008

Narrated by Anthony Midlock.

I had a day off work so I thought this would be a good time to study some music theory. I want to advance in my career, the judging thing really isn't my cup of tea.

A wish for something more

Round 7: 2005-2008

Narrated by Jackie Whitfield

I went back to work as soon as Dawn and Zach were old enough to be left at home with the nanny. I brought Denise's old activity table into our bedroom so they can play together.

Up the ladder to the roof

Round 6: 2001-2004

Narrated by Rianna Whitfield.

Anthony and I moved to the Lakeside Apartments in Exmoor. We had to take a small loan to be able to pay the deposit and get more furniture but I'm sure we can pay it back pretty soon. We live quite close to my parents' house now. I don't know if it's a good thing but time will tell.

Enchantment

Round 6: 2001-2004

Jackie is desperate to be forgiven by Ryland. She regrets her short but steamy affair with Deacon Burrows so much. She doesn't understand what madness possessed her and made her do such a thing.