Chef is in the hospital. To maintain the reputation of the restaurant, Senya is assigned to portray "Viktor Petrovich" in front of important guests. Among others, Chef's creditor pays him a visit - and now Senya himself needs support. Sasha intends to move in with Max, and Max is to prevent her from doing so. Nastya organizes the rescue of the "delicacy" turtle.

To replace the Chef, a young chef Alex comes to the restaurant. Max helps him join the team, but, having learned about the new boss's plans for Vika, he "helps" him to leave.