Good old days

Round 17: August 2027

Deacon Burrows is 62, Stella Harris is 63, Minka is 9 and Nick is 7.

Narrated by Stella.

I've seriously cut down the amount of work I do. When I was younger I used to have projects lined up for months and months but now I'm very picky - especially when it comes to spending time away from home. What's even more wonderful is that finally Deacon feels the same way. We used to be so career-oriented that sometimes it feels strange to hang around the house during the day doing absolutely nothing.

GOSSIP! Issue 15/2026

Movie icon Stella Harris met author Elissa Cooper for a cozy lunch at Exmoor's new restaurant. The two seemed to have a lot to talk about - perhaps more movies of a certain lady detective will see the light of day soon?

Running out

Round 16: July 2026

Cal and Elissa Cooper are 64.

(Stella is 62, Brady is 7 and Tate is 5.)

Narrated by Elissa.

Cal and I are finally in the clear after years and years of financial struggles. To me the biggest luxury is to be able to pay the rent without worries and help our children if they need something. Dining at the finest restaurants is a nice bonus but being stress-free is the best thing.

Christmas lights, 2025

Round 16: December 2025

Liv Harris is 27.

(Stella is 61, Deacon is 60, Dawn is 21, Finn is 20.)

Narrated by Liv.

I bought this house earlier this year. I gained access to my trust fund when I turned 25 but it took a long time to find the perfect house because I knew exactly what I wanted. This house just clicked the moment I walked in. I had the floors replaced and the walls painted before I moved in. At first it felt a bit weird to have so much space for myself because I had lived in that tiny apartment ever since I graduated but I really love living here.

Video killed the radio star

Round 16: May 2025

Deacon Burrows is 60, Stella Harris is 61, Minka is 7 and Nick is 5.

(Liv is 27, Dawn is 21, Finn is 20 and Shea is 5.)

Narrated by Deacon.

One of the best things I know nowadays is being greeted at the gate to our house by Minka when I come home from work. "Daddy, you're home!" she shouts and throws her arms around my neck. It took months before she started calling me Daddy so it's like winning the lottery every time I hear it.

School days, February 2024

Round 15: February 2024

Principal: Rianna Midlock

Teachers: Patsy Greene, Quinn Hayes

Students: Jesse Midlock is 11, Jett and Kyra Marlowe and Mia Greene are 10, James Cooper, Connor and Dane Harper and Lina Marlowe are 8, Paloma Lind is 7, Bridget Greene-Cooper and Minka Harris are 6, Brady Cooper and Lucas Greene-Cooper are 5, Jena Harper, Nick Harris and Shea Harris are 4.

Narrated by Patsy Greene

It's always so exciting for new students to start school work and I just love to see those little faces light up when they see the class room. This year I have 3 students but next year there will be eight. I'm already dreading the idea of a class full of kids!

Happy Birthday, January 2024

Brooke Greene is now on third trimester in her first pregnancy and she's feeling better than ever. She and her husband Charlie just purchased a house and are ready to move in just in time before the baby's arrival in April.

All you need is love

Round 15: February 2023

Stella Harris is 59 and Deacon Burrows is 58.

(Liv is 25, Dawn is 19, Finn is 18 and Shea is 3.)

Narrated by Stella Harris.

I know that Liv and Finn were quite shocked at first about our plans to adopt a child but they've been really supportive. In a way it feels like we've gotten closer during the process.

I still can't believe we're getting two children. They're a sister and a brother, a 5-year-old girl called Mariya and a 3-year-old boy called Nikolai. They've been living in a foster home for the past few months and we've met them a few times. They're quite reserved but according to the social worker that's quite normal. It's our main goal now to get them to trust us and open up to us.

Sleeping sun

Round 14: Spring 2022


Ryland and Jackie Whitfield are 71.
(Stella is 58 and Deacon is 57.)

Narrated by Jackie Whitfield.

This is the first time in over 50 years that Ryland and I are living alone. We've always had at least one kid living with us but now they've all flown out of the nest.

Defender

Round 14: Autumn 2021


Stella Harris is 57, Finn is 16 and Deacon Burrows is 56.
(Jackie is 70, Liv is 23 and Shea is 1.)

Narrated by Stella Harris.

Finn told us a couple of months ago that he's not going to college at all. We were hoping he'd want a higher education but he's set his goal on the culinary career and says that at this point a college degree would be useless for him. He says that he can always get the college degree later in his life if he feels like it. He's still working hard to get good grades though so we can't really complain much. He also got an after school job at Café Carousel.

No excuses

Round 13: Summer 2019


Stella Harris is 55, Finn is 14 and Deacon Burrows is 54.
(Niall is 24, Liv is 21 and Dawn is 15.)

School's out for the summer so Finn is allowed to spend more time with his girlfriend Dawn. She hasn't seen the Harris family's new house yet so Finn invites her over.

Voodoo

Round 13: Spring 2019


Liv Harris is 21.
(Niall is 24.)

Narrated by Liv Harris

I travel to Wellington almost every weekend and I usually stay at Niall's apartment. We had a big conversation about our relationship some time ago. I've wanted us to be exclusive for some time but I've been too chicken to ask him what he thinks. Then I finally built up the courage and said that I don't want us to see other people. He said that it's fine by him. So I guess it means that we've taken one little step toward a real commitment.

Oxford comma

Round 12: Summer 2017

Deacon Burrows is 52, Stella Harris is 53 and Finn is 12. 
(Elissa is 55, Josh is 12, Regan is 53, Rianna is 47 and Alexandra is 43.)

Narrated by Finn Harris

I was kind of worried that maybe my parents were getting divorced or something when I found dad sleeping in Liv's room. He woke up and said that he's got the flu and doesn't want everyone else to catch it.

Ambitions

Round 12: Spring 2017

Liv Harris is 19.
(Niall and Erin are 22.)

Narrated by Liv Harris.

Mom and dad gracefully allowed me to rent a house on campus. Dad was very reluctant at first but honestly, there really weren't any real rules at the dorm so it's not like I couldn't get myself in trouble there as well. Everyone else moved out so I didn't wanna live alone with the weirdos.

Meet me on the equinox

Round 11: Winter 2015


Deacon Burrows is 50, Stella Harris is 51, Liv is 17 and Finn is 10.
(Niall is 20 and Danny is 19.)

Narrated by Deacon Burrows

Some people got the nerve! One of my old flames came over the other night and tried to make a move on me! I was a total dog when I was younger but I haven't been in touch with this woman - or any other woman - for years. I'm completely happy with my life as it is. Obviously I turned her down.

Done with Bonaparte

Round 10: Autumn 2013


Stella Harris is 49, Liv is 15, Finn is 8 and Deacon Burrows is 48.
(Erin is 18.)

Narrated by Deacon Burrows

We want the kids to have wholesome hobbies so I often invite Liv to play a game of chess with me.

Torn

Round 9: Summer 2011


Stella Harris is 47, Liv is 13 and Finn is 6 and Deacon Burrows is 46.
(Erin is 16 and Danny is 15.)

Narrated by Liv Harris

Mom finally gave me permission to have a girls' night out with Erin with a strict command to come home at 9 pm. We went to Generation X to see if there were any cute boys there.

Freelove

Round 8: Spring 2010


Deacon Burrows is 45, Stella Harris is 46, Liv is 12 and Finn is 5.

Stella has noticed that the older she gets the harder it is to stay in shape. She uses the exercise bike almost every day.

Rude boy

Round 7: 2005-2008

Stella is on maternity leave so to avoid complete boredom she spends most of her days talking on the phone. Her best friend Regan is also pregnant so they share their horror stories of morning sickness and swollen ankles.

Ocean of mercy

Round 6: 2001-2004

Stella's life is far from glamorous as she's teaching her daughter Liv the essential skill of using the potty. It still better than changing diapers so she's not complaining.