Emil and Gro disagree about the right environment for Melody's upbringing. Gro wants more time with Melody and Robert, and urges Emil to think more about himself so sends him back to Grønnegaard alone. Signe is reconciled with Karin, but she soon has new problems when Aksel gets an offer that affects their future. With a lack of cooperation from Pitus, Frederik must suspend the case against Argus, but he decides to help Pitu and the young people with their next action. Emil is reconciled with Frederick, but is he ready to sacrifice himself for his brother?

The confrontation with the locals eats away at Signe, and though she tries to make peace she finds there are limits to what she can handle. Frederik has turned all his attention to Villads and must be vigilant not to lose his son. Emil is back at Grønnegaard and takes charge of cultivating unity on the farm and getting the family to help Signe. Gro is busy with her work, which helps her deal with her grief, but has she considered how it will affect others?