As she is dying, Vika's great‑aunt bequeaths her a fur coat made of fox fur, but Vika refuses because she has become opposed to wearing natural fur (because of Masha). Love cannot forgive Vika for refusing the inheritance.

The premiere date for Maxim Shatalin's new musical has been set. All of Vika's numerous relatives have gathered to attend this significant event for Maxim. Zhanna Arkadyevna also demonstrated "organizational prowess" and sent small gifts to all the music critics. But the most spiteful and influential critic, Zvonarev, returned his with a rather caustic comment. By a happy coincidence, Zvonarev's son, Pavlik, attends the same art studio as Ksyusha. Zhanna's plan — to befriend Zvonarev Sr. through his son — ends in a resounding failure: Vika hits the boy on the head with a loaf of bread!