Kasper realizes that he and Nanna have different thoughts about the future. Nanna wants to carry her own child, but this is not an option for Kasper. Joachim becomes more and more certain that Merete will leave him.

Joachim struggles with guilt after what he has done. He organizes a big 40th birthday party for Merete, but the party makes Joachim feel even worse. Finally, he has concessions to make.