The drama reaches its peak with Victor's false accusation of terrorism leading to his arrest. Kostya, showing significant personal growth, sobers up and makes amends with Alexei Starkov. Sveta, after a period of confusion, comes to terms with the reality of her situation with Karetnikov, marking her emotional maturity. The story wraps up the intricate web of relationships among the characters, each facing their future with newfound understanding and resilience.