Jeppe's ex unexpectedly returns. Hjørdis helps a student whose parents use her as a go-between. Rita's friendship with Gerd becomes a problem in class.

Rita struggles to process her overwhelming feelings of guilt. Ole reveals to Jeppe that he's met someone else - whom his grandmother approves of.

Jeppe learns that Ole is going to propose to Camilla. A new student who leads the other pupils in a school strike reminds Rita why she became a teacher.