Burned out at her job and taken for granted at home, a working mom suspects her partner is cheating, so she tells a lie to win back his attentions.

Patrick makes a grand gesture toward Elvira that sends Brigitte reeling. When Carole winds up at a police station, her father gives her a wake-up call.

Elvira's "test results" arrive in the mail. Niklas discovers Sam's secret. Patrick is faced with temptation. Carole makes a confession to her mother.

Pretending to go to the hospital for surgery, Elvira travels to a place from her past. Meanwhile, her family learns Virginie has been keeping a secret.

An explosive washing machine introduces Elvira to some mysterious neighbors. Brigitte notices something strange about Elvira's prescription records.

After Patrick tells the children the truth, Elvira tries to explain to them why she lied. Lorenzo arrives in town, looking for Maria Magdalena.

Weeks have passed. From an upstairs window at a neighbor's home, exiled Elvira sees new love interests and new faces entering her family members' lives.

To win back her job, Elvira embarks on a mission that unexpectedly brings her face to face with Lorenzo. Renan asks for Sam's thoughts about his book.

Lorenzo demands answers from Elvira, who recalls her youth to address them. Sam learns Renan has been seeing his ex. Carole makes a pass at Lorenzo.

With some help, Elvira escapes captivity and arrives at her family's Christmas dinner, only to discover Sandrine — and later, Lorenzo — have also come.

Months later, Elvira and her family are being pulled in different directions by new homes, relationships and aspirations, until a loss reunites them.

The sect makes a demand of Carole. Renan extends an invitation to Sam. Elvira confesses to Patrick the rest of the truth about Lorenzo's origins.