A new seasonal dish "from the Chef" is a dish from Senya. The owner and chef pay a "friendly visit" to Elena's restaurant, but there is hostility towards their arrival. Max is upset that Vika does not want to communicate with Nastya and Kostya, and he comes up with a way to bring his friends closer.

Igor, a potential new owner, comes to the restaurant. chief tries to influence the decision of the owner and returns his team to work, and he himself loses his job on television. Max tells Vika that they have an open relationship, but soon he will have to regret these words.