Marcel and Communist militants figure out the details and put their plan to assassinate the German Commander into effect. Lucienne agrees to marry Jules, on condition that he be baptized.

Yvon is arrested by Heinrich Muller, bit refuses to denounce his fellow comrades. Gustave convinced. that his father is in Switzerland Fe CV idea to go alone to join him.

Marcel decides to risk it all and go see his son at Daniel's after he falls ill. Hortense learns that Heinrich will be posted on the Russian front if he doesn't stop the perpetrators of the attack within 24 hours.

Daniel is arrested by Heinrich after helping Marcel escape. Hortense pleads to have him released, bit Heinrich's career is at risk and he must force Daniel to divulge his brothers whereabouts.

Marcel is now faced with a crucial decision on whether to follow orders or disobey them. Hortense, who is temporarily staying with Daniel to assist around the house, attempts to save their marriage.