Costoiu's brigade continues the information-gathering operation by approaching Stavrositu's family, but also Laurențiu, Bebe Măcelaru's man. Things start to get complicated for Stavrositu because, in addition to the police, Bebe Măcelaru, through Mircea, tries to infiltrate his family, and everything culminates with Pelicanu's attempt to assassinate Stavrositu.

While Stavrositu and his family await the results of Ovidel's (Stavrositu's son) surgery, Bebe Măcelaru runs to Constanța to make a business proposal to Constănțeanu. On the way back, he gets a flat tire and is forced to stop on the side of the road. Laurențiu is sent on an errand by Măcelaru, leaving Luminița alone. Costoiu's men take advantage of this moment and make their way into her house, offering to help her in Laurențiu's absence.