Ritola is moved at the funeral of the former police chief and Lauri hears about the illegitimate child of the deceased. The disappearance of Sanna brings Varjakka to the center of the country's attention. The interrogation of the prime suspect makes surprising progress.

Lauri decides to survive alone. Aaro and Meeri work out their differences and decide to seek justice. Lauri is furious when he hears his childhood friend's confession. Sanna is confronted with questions of life and death.