It looks again like the President is coming up trumps and unharmed, but then it turns out that for the case to be closed he must sign a plea bargain tailored for him by his attorney, Rosenfeld. The bargain is extremely favoring of the President, the rape and severe sexual assaults charges have been dropped, and there is not even an infamy clause that could
severe his political future. The plea bargain causes a major public uproar and a wave of demonstrations, in which Avigail is extremely active. Avinoam thinks it's a great deal, but the President refuses to sign a plea bargain for felonies which he believes he didn't commit. Shula tries to convince him – she is worried by what's going to happen next, she wants a quiet life, and to enjoy their grandson, which is due to be born. Opposite her stands Marcelle, the President's dominant mother, who insists he shouldn’t sign the plea. She claims it all stems from long-lasting personal vendetta and that her son should defend his innocence and good name. On the morning of the scheduled signing of the plea at court, the President is in turmoil. And when inside the court room, he surprises everyone, saying he will not sign the plea. The president instructs Avinoam to organize a press conference, where he will finally tell his side of the story. A moment before he steps in, he fires Avinoam, who leaves, disgraced.