Ellen realizes that she has no idea who she is anymore, and the sudden death of an anonymous colleague sends her into a fright. Alva and Nico are starting an IVF treatment, but Alva doubts if it will succeed.

Ellen desperately tries to figure out what she really wants. Meanwhile, Alex is worried that she is going to leave him. Alva is entirely focused on the motherhood-to-come when she meets someone from her past.

Ellen starts a hunting course and meets Matteo, while Alex feels that Ellen is slipping further away. Alva and Nico both receive life-changing news. Polly pushes Ellen and Alva into a hurtful conflict.

After being confronted with Alva and Nico's real problems, Ellen realizes that all the bickering between her and Alex is trivial in comparison. However, the idyllic existence is soon abruptly broken.