Mikhail and Dasha are going on a trip. Katya makes one of the most important decisions in her life. Artyom wants to confess to Olya, but risks losing his job. Vladimir returns to expose Raisa, and Krotova becomes entangled in her feelings for Vasin.

Mikhail and Katya have a chance to start all over again, and Olya decides to leave. The Vorontsovs have a new addition to their family. The decision of Krotova and Vasin triggers events that will shake the whole house.