Anna becomes more aware of her impending death. Oblivious to her crisis, life goes on for everyone else and Tom, Herman and Gert decide to take the law into their own hands.

While Anna's life is in the balance, each book club member is confronted with their own humanity. For some it brings liberation, to others insight, but everyone is affected.

After the death of a book club member, Tom returns to Merweville, but the reception is cold. Hanli gets an unexpected guest while Kara and Lourens farm in their working life.

Tom is struggling with the news about his book and this leads to an outburst. Hanli treats Piet like a child and it frustrates him.

Tom tries to figure out the mystery of his mother and it takes him on some strange turns. Piet and Sofia starts a friendship that he hides from Hanli.

Tom goes on a journey through his past with Veerman Charon. Vera and Lillie form an unlikely relationship. Julia sees another side of John. Piet helps Sofia make a difficult decision.

The book club hold a concert that results in an almost fiasco. Tom and Sofia make a decision affecting the whole community. John and Julia are crazy in love, leading to problems with Sofia.

Veerman Charon gives Lourens an impossible choice. Hanli, Tom and the book club interfere in Vera and Piet's relationship. John and Julia make plans for the future.