From the book "Moscow Criminal" Bolt, Tolya and Kolya learn about Vitya's gangster past. Bolt decides to involve Vitya in stealing money from the mayor. Vitya refuses, says he's done.But Vitya is faced with the need to pay Stepan Ilyich's debt for utilities. After unsuccessful attempts to earn honestly, Vitya agrees to Bolt's offer.

Vitya needs to leave the city to avoid the mayor's wrath. Stepan Ilyich has arranged with a friend for Vitya to stay in Apatity for a month or two. However, an unexpected obstacle prevents his departure - someone has stolen half a kilometer of rails overnight.

Another disaster of universal scale is coming to Polyarny – shift workers are returning home. The women are preparing to welcome the dear guests. Slava wakes up at Lyuba's house. From the note he left, he learns that he did not let Lyuba sleep all night.