Bjarne has yet to share the bad news with the rest of the teaching staff, and when he is ambushed with a surprise party to celebrate his success, he breaks down. Rita has brought along Lea and Martin to inspect her childhood home, which she is considering buying. Allan is influenced by the uncomfortable situation at home, and Hjørdis suffers as a result. In 1985, Susanne's mum is on her deathbed, and so Lea and the family travel to North Jutland without Rita, who isn't invited.