Emil agrees to fire his girlfriend Carla following an incident at a catering gig, but it doesn't go according to plan. Later that day, Emil learns that his best friend Viktor and his mother Helle are dating.

Emil tries his best to look at things rationally as he learns more about Viktor and Helle's relationship. At the same time, his failure to fire Carla causes new problems for the catering company.

Viktor and Emil deal with the official complaint filed by Carla. Emil forms a new friendship with a fellow chef.

Emil struggles to accept their ruthless new lawyer's advice and tries to mend his relationship with Carla. Viktor and Helle move in together.

At Helle's birthday party, tensions arise about her relationship with Viktor. Emil decides to take his fate into his own hands.