Mart is lonely and bored in a new dormitory, until she meets her roommate. Janine urges Pierre to tell his mother about their emigration, but he discovers an old letter and something is not right.

The girls are planning a sneaky weekend to Pretoria, but Dalena reckons she needs precautions. Pierre and Janine's travel plans are put on hold while Ma Mart broods over London.

Mart wishes the Christmas season over as Marlene tries to hide her concern about the border. Pierre crosses personal boundaries and puts Janine in a difficult position.

It's matric year and Mart is anxiously waiting for Dalena in their new dormitory room. The realities of becoming a father pressure Pierre to find out more about his past.