Although he has regained his freedom, Kuzey realizes that he will never be able to continue his life from where he left off. He acknowledges his brother's relationship with Cemre but silently suffers. He tries to follow his military dreams but he is refused because of a serious injury he suffered while in prison.

Kuzey ends up fighting in illegal boxing matches to make some money. Güney worries over the danger he is putting his life into but every word out of Kuzey's mouth and every look on his face triggers Güney's guilty conscience over allowing his younger brother take the blame and punishment for the driving accident.

Gülten, who does not approve of her daughter's relationship with Güney is even more worried with the return of Kuzey because she is one of the few who happens to know he too loves her daughter.

While Banu tries to get closer to Güney, Cemre begins quarrelling over Banu's constant presence beside Güney. Güney dismisses Cemre's complaints assuring her that he only has eyes for her.

Gülten visits the Tekinoglu house for the first time with her daughter for celebration of Sami and Handan's wedding anniversary! Cemre is upset as Güney has to attend Atilla Sinaner's invitation at the last moment and does not arrive for the dinner. Cemre convinces Kuzey, who is about to go to another boxing match, to take her with him. Güney finds out and follows them there. While Kuzey is in top shape with Cemre close by, Ali shocks Cemre with his revelation.

Kuzey and Cemre experience an inexplicable moment when a tantrum on one side and Kuzey's loving-kindness on the other trigger feelings that Cemre is not even aware of. While Kuzey hides his amazement with his anger, Cemre sees the only way to get rid of the embarrassment she feels is to run away. Kuzey follows her to put her mind at rest and try to patch things between her and Güney until finally Güney arrives to take over. Güney finds a way to solve the crisis. The sudden decision of Güney and Cemre to bring their marriage date forward affects both Kuzey and Banu differently.

Atilla Sinaner, who does not want to leave her daughter's future to chance, takes action to drive Banu away from Güney. When everything is about to go right, Kuzey's little group of friends disrupt the Sinaner ceremony embarrassing Güney. Kuzey leaves early and apologizes to his brother.

In another boxing match Kuzey gets a glimpse of Ferhat, a prison inmate he blames for his stabbing in prison. He disappears but Kuzey is determined to find him and settle old accounts. Later, while Kuzey and Güney are working at the bakery Güney ends up inadvertently revealing the secret of the Tekinoğlu Family to Cemre.