Ellen grapples with her identity crisis while a colleague's unexpected death rattles her; Alva and Nico embark on an IVF journey, but Alva questions its chances of success.

Amid Ellen's search for clarity about her desires, Alex becomes increasingly anxious about the possibility of her leaving; Alva completely absorbs in her impending motherhood when encounters a person from her past.

Ellen enrols in a hunting course and encounters Matteo, straining her relationship with Alex; Alva and Nico receive life-altering news; Polly instigates a painful conflict between Ellen and Alva.