Tom struggles to come to terms with the end of his and Lillie's relationship and throws himself into the planning of Herman and Altus' wedding. Hanli tries to understand Kara's sudden return.

The history and the origin of Bettie's book club is exposed and Tom tries to understand the arrival of his biological father.

Two weeks after Herman's wedding, the couple suddenly have to adjust as newlyweds. Gerwin receives an unexpected visitor for dinner and Tom gets a new research assistant.

With the memory of Isabel and Tom's evening still fresh in his mind, he flees to Pretoria to get to know his grandfather better.