The Kuznetsovs have a younger daughter, Lena, who is dancing in Europe. Lena is a favorite of her mother, a role model for Vera's daughters, and even a reason to start taking care of herself for Vitya.

The Kuznetsov family members arrive depressed. Grandma is disappointed in her daughters, pregnant Vera is worried about a preliminary diagnosis, Lena and Masha are worried about breaking up with their boyfriends, Vitya is afraid of going to prison, and grandfather, in his opinion, is at risk of a stroke.