The sisters' mother Mona unexpectedly returns to Sweden after many years abroad. Ellen struggles with how to relate to her. If she's once been able to abandon her, how will Ellen be sure it won't happen again? Meanwhile, Alex gets a new female boss who really appreciates him. Alva and Nico are trying to find a way forward, but will they manage to get past the lies they've had in front of each other?

Alva pushes Nico further away from her and when she realizes what she has done, is it perhaps too late? At the same time, she meets someone who gives her a new way of looking at things. Alex gets to see new sides of Jane.