Zehra pulls Asya off the fence. Müge runs to them pretending she had just gone for water. She begs Zehra not to tell Ayşe about her error. Zehra thinks it was just a mistake and decides not to mention it.

Zehra smells the roses on her night table and calls Sabah. Kerem is driving Sabah to the government office to figure out the matter. She tells her about the positive developments. Sabah is happy for her. Ömer enters the room and asks what the flowers are. Zehra says you sent them. She gives Ömer the note. He reads it and says you did not think that I would send you these, right? I did not, and I am sure you guessed it. Zehra shudders and tells him why do you try so hard to hurt me? He says what you are getting is what you deserve, probably watered down. She says, watered down? What would please you then? How about if I died? Would that satisfy you then? He is shocked into silence and leaves. Zehra ponders and realizes it must have been Ayşe who sent her the flowers.

Şukran and Hamiyyet are preparing for a religious gathering celebration for tomorrow. Many friends and neighbours will come to hear the Koran recitation and pray.

In the study Ömer remembers Zehra referring to her death and gets further irritated. Look at what she is saying? If her death would satisfy me! Zehra comes in and tells him you need to do something for me. Something romantic like a present or a dinner. Ömer is annoyed and says, are you joking with me? She says no but everyone expects something like that from you. The roses were a reminder to you. He says coldly he will think of something.

Canan goes to meet Çetin and before meeting up overhears him talking to his peers and realizes he is a cheat. She goes back home in tears.

Ömer goes to the living room. Ayşe is there. He thanks her for arranging the flowers. She is happy that he is pleased and says now the ball is in your field to do the rest. He realizes Zehra was right.

Müge is playing with Asya in the living room. Asya tells her that she loves her doll. Müge takes out a pair of scissors and cuts its head off. Asya cries. She says I am doing it for your own good because we sometimes have to part with those we love. When Ayşe comes, Müge talks with Ayşe in private saying there is anger in Asya and now she is also lying. Ayşe is shocked and feels helpless. Müge assures her that they can solve it with time. When Asya comes and Müge asks her to apologize for cutting off the doll's head; as she cuddles against her mother, she says I won't apologize because I did not do it, she did it (pointing at Müge). Ayşe thinks Müge was right.

Zehra puts Ömer's pajamas on the bed and his slippers beside it. She puts a glass of water on his night table and gets in bed and begins reading. He comes in. She asks, did you think of something. He snaps saying you said it once and I said I'd take care of it. Next time also put reminders of your birthday, so no one would forget! She jumps asking if he really does not remember her birthday. He says I only remember important matters. She says why do you try to so hard to hurt me. He leaves the room saying when I come back, have the lights off; I want to sleep. She gets up annoyed and says, have the room; I'll read in the living room and goes out. She comes back and Ömer is asleep. She goes to his side and mumbles sadly, you have not forgotten my birthday, right? She suddenly drops her book. Ömer wakes up and says what's up. She quickly goes to her side and gets in bed. They are back to back in the dark. Ömer remembers her saying I want you to hear the true voice of your heart. He turns around toward her and thinks with longing that the voice she is talking about is buried too far deep!

Sabah is in Kerem's office all desolate. Koray comes and suggests that she take a corner of Salim's workshop to do her work. She agrees and goes. Later when she comes to get some of her things through the door in Kerem's office, Kerem offers that they go eat. She says she has to go to Şükran's and leaves. Kerem misses her.

Ömer calls Zehra from the office and tells her that he will pretend he has prepared a surprise dinner and she can put on her usual happy wife act in front of everyone.

At the prayers in Salim's home Zehra, Canan, Koray and everyone else go through a brief meditative exercise as the Hoca recites. They each appear to be reflecting on their lives and praying for solutions to their problems. Zehra prays that she never has to separate from Ömer. She then helps with the food service even though she should get back home as soon as possible. Canan does not help.

Zehra returns home. In the kitchen, Ayşe, Cevriye and Hediye are preparing a romantic dinner for the couple. She discreetly reveals she knows what they are doing and then changes their plans saying let us celebrate together with all the family. They agree.

Çetin is stalking the Kervancioglu House. He turns and is shocked by the person who has spotted him.

Everyone is in the living room waiting for Ömer. He finally comes. When he realizes the celebration is going to include the family, he says well I had made reservations. Now that we are going to stay, let me at least give Zehra her present. He takes out a red jewelry box. Inside is the necklace he had torn off her neck on their wedding night. Zehra shudders when she sees it. He asks her permission to put it on her neck. He does, and she suddenly breaks down into uncontrollable tears.

Zehra walks up to her chair. One of the attendees pulls a chair for her. She sits. She thanks Selin for sending her the agenda. She is on the Board of Directors because Ömer had made her a member. Ömer tries to put her on the spot and says now that she has read the agenda she can give them her thoughts on the new partnership the Company is eyeing. She does not retreat. She says I approve of it. He rolls his eyes. But when he wants to go on, she stops him and continues speaking in detail about the business advantages she sees in the partnership and how their company would specifically benefit by it. Everyone impressed, including Ömer, although he tries to hide it. They finish the meeting. Nihat also congratulates Zehra on her first Board meeting and how impressive her attendance was. Zehra also gets up to leave. Ömer grabs her arm and stops her. He asks her what she is trying to do. She answers, her job. She then gives her an envelope and leaves. Ömer sits at his desk and opent he envelope. It is Zehra's resignation letter from the Board. He is confused. He wonders what she is playing at.

Çetin catches up with Canan on the street and tells her that if he lied about things, she did too. He then suggests that they put their heads together and try to get something out of Zehra. He tells her that the alternative is for her to always sit on the side and watch Zehra enjoy a life of luxury. He leaves her with that thought.

On the way home, Zehra calls Sabah and goes to see her at Kerem's. She tells her about Ömer's persistent cruelty. She then tells her that she cannot imagine life without Ömer. Sabah again insists that she is certain of Ömer's love for her. They discuss the money again. She is annoyed. She calls Canan again and tells her to return Zehra's money. She also tells Zehra to try to continue breaking the walls Ömer is putting between them by sweet gestures and actions.

Zehra is at home in the living with Nihat and Ayşe. Ömer arrives and kisses her on the cheek. Nihat has told everyone at home about Zehra's professional and impressive attendance at the Board meeting. Ömer uses the meeting discussions as a pretext to talk about trust. He says in partnerships when trust is shaken, the past could come down like a house of cards. Zehra pushes back saying in solid relationships, whenever the shadow of doubt rises, a just and conscientious person would question his own perspective as much as the person under suspicion. She adds that fortunately, that is how Ömer is: Just and Conscientious! She then goes into the bedroom to change.

Çetin keeps calling Canan. Canan is at home and is pondering the possible partnership with the con artist. Here mother comes in and asks who is calling her so many times, so late. She pretends it is Zehra and that she missed it. She says she will call her tomorrow. Canan calls Çetin once her mother is gone.

In the bedroom Zehra looks at the almost empty envelope and ponders on how she could return the money. Ömer comes and asks why she is taking so long and what game is she concocting now. He adds that she probably has forty foxes busying her head. She says, you are repeating yourself. She then adds, by the way, what you referred to as the falling like a house of cards; don't wait for its fall, because it is not made of cards, it's made of steel! She then wants to pass him through the frame when she stumbles, and he catches her in his arms. They freeze. He is stirred. He asks with genuine concern if she is ok. She says she is fine. He asks, how is it? She asks, What? He says, your foot? She says, its fine. He reluctantly lets her go.

In the morning Zehra once more serves breakfast for Ömer in the study. He tells her I told you not to serve breakfast for me. Don't think that you have changed my mind by your resignations. You are the same as yesterday. You fooled me once; don't think you can fool me again.

Kerem runs into Koray and tells him that he has fixed the government seal problem and Sabah can now go back to her office which is now registered under her own name.

Sabah looks at the earrings her father gave her once. She puts them on. When Kerem comes, she tries to hide them behind her hair. Kerem sees the change in her. Loose hair. And when she pulls it back, he sees the earrings and gives her a compliment. Sabah is not used to such compliments.

Zehra goes to her room frustrated. Canan calls her and asks her to meet her. Zehra meets her. Canan apologizes to her and says she was right about Çetin.

Ömer is in the office. There are some problems in the agreement being drawn for the new partnership and Özge asks him to let her deal with it. He does. Selin then calls and tells him Zehra is there to see him. Zehra walks up to his desk. She says I am here to return my debt. She puts the full envelope of money on his desk. He looks trumped.