Sidorova does everything in her power to get her girlfriend out from Russia. Vold is trying to expose Jesper as a profiteer, and opposition to the Russians and everyone who is associated with them is increasing.

Jesper is doing well in the election until rumours spread that he is responsible for Anita Rygh's murder. He agrees to meet Sobol, unaware that Sobol has promised the Russians that Petter Bjørnstad will win the election.