The episode kicks off with a poignant scene of a quaint carnival being forced to shut its doors and issue refunds to disappointed patrons, the victim of relentlessly rising waters. The next morning unfolds with a tableau of camaraderie amidst adversity: a band of men strain to free a mud-ensnared car in a small, close-knit community. Their endeavors are enlivened by the arrival of Leti (Raika Hazanavicius), who exchanges lighthearted banter about the floods with them. Tony (Darren Musket), playfully banishing her with a chase, later attempts to plant a kiss on her, only to be gently rebuffed, prompting an immediate apology. Their levity abruptly dissipates with the unexpected appearance of law enforcement.
Enter Court Bailiff Maitre Saget, bearing a court order for Miguel Torres. Sara (Celine Sallette), informing him of Miguel’s absence and ignorance of his return, finds herself inadvertently signing for the warrant. Her encounters with a council representative later reveal a harrowing truth: her eviction from her cherished land, accelerated by the imminent peril of flooding, now looming just a month away, when she had believed she had a year’s reprieve. Desperate to relocate the fairground, she pleads for an extension, only to be reminded by the official that her husband once had the luxury of time—a luxury now expired. After further negotiations, he hints at a potential respite within a housing project on Arles' fringes.
Returning to the fairgrounds, Sara conveys this grim news to her community, who react with dismay. Though she offers hope, suggesting she might still negotiate with a contact in Gageron, one member scoffs at the idea of any 'gadjo' (outsider) renting to them. Another advocates for more drastic measures—threatening the council as the only viable option. Amidst this turmoil, Tony defies the consensus, venturing to the Baroncellis to seek a loan against product. The dealer, unyielding, shows him the grim fate of his last loan recipient, leaving Tony and his companions empty-handed and disheartened.
As Joe (Pablo Cobo) tinkered with the mechanical wonders of the fairground rides, Wendy approached him, her eyes alight with a proposition. She inquired if he fancied a visit to the housing project, but his silence met her words. Undeterred, she shared the whisper that the apartments boasted showers, ensuring the children's pristine cleanliness.
Elsewhere, Sara's sister pressed her, wondering aloud if she had broken the news of their eviction to Miguel. Sara shook her head, a solemn no. Her sister's response was dire—the upheaval would tear the family apart, and she, Fred, and the girls would resist the exile. The conversation then veered to Jo, who for seven years had confined his conversations solely to Sara, Fred, and the children. Sara vowed to devise a solution, her resolve unwavering.
Later, beneath the shroud of night, Sara sought solace at what appeared to be Miguel's final resting place, unburdening her heart about the impending move. As fate would have it, her path crossed with Mathilde's (Valerie Karsenti), who relayed tales of tragedy: bull one drowned, another set free. To Sara's astonishment, Mathilde remained untouched by eviction, her dwelling closer to the waters edge than theirs. Later that evening, Jo stumbled upon the fugitive bull amidst the labyrinthine funhouse.
Meanwhile, Tony and his comrades engaged in a spirited game of boules, their cousin—a waitress—teasing them mercilessly about their unpaid tab. Tony retaliated with a casual dismissal, promising to settle accounts later. But tempers flared, and in the heat of the moment, a boule shattered the café's window.
Fred extended an olive branch to Sara, inviting her to accompany them north should eviction become inevitable. He assured her of ample space for her and the fairground's wonders. Sara's guilt gnawed at her, fearing Miguel's eternal disdain upon discovering her actions. Fred's gentle reassurance fell on deaf ears; the clan's bond to their land was unbreakable, and she refused to abandon it.
Desperate, Sara approached Juan (Damien Bonnard), offering him the council's 80,000 Euro compensation if he would grant them refuge on his land. His refusal stiffened her resolve, and she sweetened the deal with a piece of the fairground, suggesting he could channel his antique dealings through it. Juan's response was curt—they spoke of the deceased too cavalierly for his liking. As Sara prepared to depart, Juan stipulated that Leti would remain, prompting Sara to inquire about Tony, reminding him of the unspoken rule against separating spouses. Juan's skepticism about Miguel's permanent absence was palpable, but Sara assured him that Miguel was in Spain, too fearful of retribution to dare return.
After a tense negotiation, an accord was struck, the terms sealed in mutual understanding and a hint of reluctance.
As Sara and her companions revel in their festivities, Fred interrupts their joy with news that her sister is troubled, perceiving the Andalusians as foreign to their ways. She reassures him, reminding him of their own Andalusians, including Miguel, who once belonged to their circle. He counters, insisting that the circumstances were unique. Sara vows to address her sister's concerns.
Meanwhile, Tony steps back into his home to a bombshell: Juan has granted them permission to reside on his land. Far from pleased, Tony remains steadfast in his belief that drugs are their path to prosperity. He suggests a daring heist—robbing the jewelers in Arles for the initial deposit. She firmly rejects his proposal, pointing out that drugs are unwanted there, and no one would follow his lead. Though she acknowledges the enormity of her request, she insists that he will one day lead both families.
Elsewhere, Juan and his clan plot a furniture caper, just as Tony arrives, seeking forgiveness from Leti. He presents her with a ring, a token of his sincerity. Soon after, Tony, now intoxicated, stumbles into a shooting booth and begins firing real bullets, inviting Jo to join in his spree, who politely declines.
Juan later seeks Leti's thoughts on Tony's proposal but meets with indifference. Later, to his bewilderment, he discovers a Saint statue hidden in the rear of his van. This discovery troubles him deeply, prompting him to bring it to Sara. He conjectures that it might have always been in Miguel's camper, and if Miguel were still in Spain, the statue would accompany him. This revelation fuels his suspicion that something sinister is afoot, leading him to abruptly cancel the deal. With this dramatic twist, the episode draws to a close.
