Jülide tells Zehra that she might have left her children in person, but she has followed up on their lives closely. She says that she had to leave but she loves them more than life. She says that she and Ömer's father were very much in love. She also says that if Ömer has done Zehra any wrong it is not his fault; but rather hers. She says that she remembers the look on his face the night she left. She left him with a heavy burden that night and a broken heart that has never mended because she convinced him that she did not love him, but it was not true. She tells Zehra that Ömer has suffered a lot and the wounds he has sustained because of his mother's departure have never healed inside him. He has never gotten close to a woman because of that and Zehra is the only person that has softened his heart a bit.

Meanwhile Bahşende's man is following Zehra and gets a photo of the two women and sends it to her. Jülide is covered and Bahşende cannot figure out who she is.

Ömer wonders where Zehra is. His university friends call and want him to go to their yearly dinner. They say last year you missed it because you were getting married so now you have no excuse. Ömer apologizes and says he can't, thinking Zehra would not accept.

Idil tells Sabah that she is in no way suited to Kerem and should look in her own circle for a man. Sabah is upset.

Zehra goes home and at the door Bahşende begins questioning her. Sabah calls and she is happy to get away.

Canan arrives at the office and sees Idil sitting in Kerem's office and Sabah upset. She asks if Idil has told her anything. Sabah says no. Hamiyyet and Şükran serve Aysil's pastry while Cevriye is there. They all love it at first but when Cevriye realizes Aysil made it, she begins criticizing it.

In the bedroom Zehra cries thinking about the pains that Ömer has suffered and wants so much for him to know that his mother is near and loves him. He comes in and she tries to hide her tears. She then asks how he is. He feels it is unusual. He says when you are near me, I am fine. He says if anything bothers you, it bothers me so tell me why you cried. She says she was just feeling emotional. She then asks him to also share his feelings with her and not keep things from her. He says I have no one else to talk to but you.

Kerem goes to the office and Idil is there. He tries to get rid of her, but she stays. Sabah looks upset. Canan goes to look at files with Kerem. Sabah does not. Finally, when Idil is gone, Kerem goes to talk to Sabah but she is afraid that he is going to tell her he loves Idil and does not want to hear it so she evades him. Özge gets a call during meeting with Ayşe and Koray. It is a suspicious call that she takes in her office.

Ömer's friends call when he is in the living room with Zehra and Bahşende. Zehra says it is fine for them to come. They are coming for coffee, Ömer says. They come and chat. They ask about Ömer's negative qualities. Zehra says he has none. He says the change they see in him is because he has a wonderful wife.

Fatima Abla tells Şükran and Hamiyyet that she has convinced Aysil to see Salim. They tell Salim, but he tells them to let it go.

In the bedroom Zehra thinks what Ömer will do if he hears she has met with Jülide. She also wants to get him to talk about his feelings about his mother. He comes and thanks her for the evening. They chat, and he takes her hands in his. He says I should let you rest. She thinks I wish you stayed. He thinks please ask me to stay. She thinks I can't ask you to stay but wish you would. He says if I stayed… but what if she needs more time. She says Ömer. He whispers in his head; I love you and goes.

Zehra can't sleep and thinks he might have left the window open again. She goes there and covers him with the blanket and thinks about his pains. She kisses him on the forehead. In the living room she runs into Ayşe who is getting a glass of milk. They sit. Ayşe talks about her mom and says I know why our mother left us. She left us for another man.

Ömer holds back and despite many urges to barge into the meeting, goes home. Bahşende's guy photographs Zehra with Mehmet Bey. Özge is caught in Koray's office by Selin but pretends she is looking for a pen. Şükran calls Aysil to make a date for her to see Salim. Cevriye's nerves are on edge with jealousy but she tries not to let on.

Sabah thinks Kerem is taking Idil on vacation. Koray notices that his office has been messed up. Selin tells him Özge was there looking for a pen. He goes to her office to get the pen but notices she already has one. He does not let on but finds her movements odd.

Zehra is very happy with the outcome of the meeting. She calls Jülide to set up a meeting with her. Ömer walks into the last sentences when she is sayng see you tomorrow. He is upset and thinks it is Mehmet again. He asks to see her in his room. Zehra worries that he might have learned something about her meetings with Jülide.

Özge is passing information to inappropriate sources outside the company. Kerem tries to heal Sabah's headaches with home remedies and fruits. Idil comes in and tries to butt in.

Mehmet calls Ayşe and expresses delight about his meeting with Zehra. Zehra goes to the guest room where Ömer is walking restlessly. He expects her to tell him something but she does not, so he begins asking about changing the decoration of the guest room. Zehra finally tells him that she had a business meeting with Mehmet and she sounds very excited about it and says wonderful things about Mehmet Bey. Ömer is annoyed by her enthusiasm. Ayşe comes in and says Mehmet has called and is very happy about the partnership. The two women discuss it enthusiastically while Ömer is annoyed by any mention of him.

Idil suggests and goes to Kerem's house to watch a movie. Kerem stays on the computer so that she would leave. Koray is there too. Finally, Idil leaves.

At night Ömer tries to connect to Zehra via text. He finally decides to go to her room. She is in her towel and is startled. He says he wants his cuff links, so he won't bother her in the morning. In the morning, he comes in again and asks for his cuff links saying the first ones were not right for his outfit. He asks her to put them on and while she is doing it, he keeps getting closer.

Zehra eats a few things in the kitchen and wants to run out. Ömer is in the living room and is not happy to see her leave in a hurry. Ayşe comes and Ömer is not happy she is not with Zehra at what he thinks is a meeting with Mehmet Bey.

Salim goes to Aysil's bakery shop and she serves him tea. He sits for a second cup of tea. Hamiyyet and Şükran spy on them hoping things would work out. Cevriye joins them hoping things would not go well. Zehra meets with Jülide and while they are talking she notices Bahşende's guy photographing them.