Evelyne puts her plan into action for the Royale hardware store contract. The agreement between Marc-André and Florence for the purchase of Luc's life insurance is discovered by Stéphanie. A strange dynamic develops between Marc-André and Dominique. Proud of her boyfriend – Vincent –, Stéphanie prepares a surprise party for him in a bar. 

After François' set-up, Évelyne feels betrayed and retreats to gain perspective. François, eager to perform, does everything he can to take care of his son and Pierre Roy's demands. His business relationship with him turns out to be a double-edged sword. The power dynamic between Dominique and Marc-André takes a romantic turn. Vincent worries about his father, Luc, who is trying as best he can to hide his illness.