At the entrance to the perinatal center, a baby is found with a note "for Kaverin." While Startseva and Dobrovolsky are conducting an official investigation, and Zharova is using the situation to stir up intrigue in the press, Gleb is forced not only to prove his innocence, but also to prepare for a meeting with Bragin. He and Yelagina offer Bragin a partnership. He agrees, but with a caveat...
 

Katerina Shcheglova is carrying a child, who is claimed by two couples at once - the Dyakovs and the Mayskys. Kaverin, along with Yelagina and Zharova, has to maneuver between the interests of all parties, trying to establish true paternity and prevent a scandal. The situation is complicated by the unexpected pregnancy of Lika, the Shcheglovs' daughter. While doctors are trying to unravel medical and family secrets, the evening ends for Kaverin with a fight in a bar and subsequent proceedings.