Irina rejects Filimonov's invitation to Hollywood, choosing integrity over material gain. The orphanage becomes a hub of activity with a high-profile event attended by local celebrities, including Maria Semyonova and Konovalova. Amidst the mix of poetry and emotions, Sveta lashes out at Kapitoshka, revealing her deep-seated resentments. The situation intensifies as Kostya, drunk with his friends, disrupts the gathering, leading to a chaotic brawl and police intervention. In a startling development, an unexploded wartime bomb is discovered in the orphanage.