The year is 1908, the wind of change is blowing over both society and Dagmar Friman's small group. The advance of the labor movement is shaking at Svenska Hem, as well as with the competitor Frithiof Johannesson.
Dagmar gets an idea of how Svenska Hem can help women affected by the strike. But hides the plans for Axel, who also does not know that Lottie and Ernst Recke will meet again. Emmy's fears about Alma's wealthy suitor test their friendship.
Svenska Hem is without customers after the rumors of diphtheria in the store. At the same time as Mrs. Blanck and Frithiof Johannesson have strike breakers on their way into the factory.