Odvar is fed up with the leaks. He takes unpopular measures that could have disastrous consequences for Reiulf. Gro heads to Dovre to curry favor with the A-press.

Odvar needs to go on sick leave, but he mustn't tell anyone—certainly not the press. Some guy from Stavanger keeps pestering him about something or other.

Thirteen women arrive in Oslo. Two men are on a hunger strike. The new prime minister thinks it is important that they be heard, but there is a lot going on today.