To try to save the school from closure, the staff organizes a fundraiser, including a play by Hjørdis's class with Allan in the lead role.

Bjarne can't bear to break the bad news to his staff and becomes self-destructive. The event in 1985 that led to Lea falling out with Rita is revealed.

When history starts to repeat itself, Rita retreats in self-defeat, until a loyal friend gives her the support she needs to figure out her future.