Gleb goes to Elagina's, but finds only an empty apartment and a switched-off phone. Kaverin, prompted by Zharova, turns to Bragin, agreeing to future services in exchange for help in the search. At the same time, Kaverin is dealing with the case of Yulia, a friend of street racer Stas, who starts bleeding after the race. It turns out that Julia is pregnant with her ex-boyfriend's child and is in danger of giving birth prematurely... Kaverin finds Yelagina at a SPA hotel, where she was tricked by Bragin and Zharova themselves, staging a surprise from Gleb. Bragin makes it clear to Kaverin that he is in his power. To protect Yelagina and Marina, Kaverin is forced to confirm his loyalty to Bragin.

Bragin demands that Kaverin and Zharova organize the escape from custody of a pregnant prisoner, who should soon be transferred to their center. The prisoner arrives with a stomach wound, which turns out to be part of an escape plan. Kaverin is forced to participate in the staging in order to save the woman's life. Sorokin, sensing something is amiss, tries to intervene, but he is neutralized. During the escape, Gromova goes into premature labor...