Karel returns to Bydžov completely changed. He is positive, claims to have stopped drinking, and has even started seeing a psychologist. But the siblings find out the truth about Karel and face a difficult decision: Should they take away his hope, which is why he started to study Latin? The atmosphere in the rectory is getting tense. Svatava has been informed by her own ranks and her position is in danger. Meanwhile, Bočková faces a cruel sobering-up from her relationship with Sojka.