Aliki, regretting her behavior towards the Doctor, has filled the office with bouquets, asking for a second chance. The Doctor, although initially hesitant, decides to accept her. Aliki's story hides a lot of loneliness and pain, and the Doctor tries to get her to open up. In the meantime, Maro, who is feeling better and better, recounts the difficulties she went through when she was forced, still underage, to be the mother to her four younger siblings. On the other hand, Yannis Makris appears at his appointment visibly devastated. The previous session brought back painful memories of when he was a scared and helpless child. But mostly he realized that he too was replicating similar behaviors in his son. Finally, the Doctor receives a phone call that upsets her.