The succession is there. And it’s not a done deal…

August 1914. Germany invades Belgium and terrorizes the population. Despite her pregnancy, Louise takes care of the farm, her little boy, and the harvest all by herself.

On Bernadette's advice, Jacqueline calls Gustave. She wants him to intervene with Jérôme, with whom she no longer wishes to speak. However, Gustave refuses to help her without saying why. She then calls Denise. Denise knows the reason, but she doesn't want to tell her either. Denise does offer to help Jacqueline, though...