Recognized guilty of a crime, Marie Lamontagne goes to court for the pronouncement of her sentence in the company of Shandy, a recidivist who gives him some advice. Lea, the daughter of Mary, is deeply shaken, but she wants to attend the audience. Having learned that Shandy will soon be back, Jeanne is campaigning to be welcomed to the unit.

Caroline tells Marie about practical details that she must address. Shandy advises him to ask for a change of unit. Disoriented since she was pregnant, Laurence asks Caroline and then Elise.