Bats' 67th birthday is celebrated in style. But not everything goes down well with Bats. Under pressure from her son, neighbor Netty makes a decision that turns out badly for the Ottinks. Vera realizes she is losing her place in the family and suffers a mental breakdown.

Vera steamrolls over everyone to reclaim her role within the family. Romy is intensely heartbroken. In Dinant's eyes, Lianne can do nothing right. Things seem to be going more smoothly between Vera and Dinant again. Lianne sees this and sadly leaves De Weuste.