A severe accident makes everyone sensitive. The world of station manager Roope crumbles when his wife announces that she wants a divorce. Nella encounters unpleasant characters from her past. A new fire marshal arrives at the station, who doesn't like everyone.

Jasper plays hero in the fire and hears about it. Roope's face is tense and he vents his bad feelings on the wrong targets. Nella notices new pleasant aspects of her work partner.