A wave of puppet kidnappings sweeps the country, especially during the pear harvest in Caldas da Rainha. The media, farmers, and the public react with disinterest, prejudice, and ignorance. Rogério tries to keep the peace at home, but marital, school, and furry conflicts make the mission impossible. A vigil is organized at the police station. Everything seems to be going well, until it goes horribly wrong. Paulo is expelled from the force.