Esther is suspected of terrorism because she investigated on her own initiative. In the prison cell she receives an offer from the military: Esther should develop a vaccine. When the courageous biologist refuses and demands the truth, she and her family are put under pressure. Ingvild Kampfjord, the prime minister's mastermind, blames party secretary Sandberg. Charlie, in solitary confinement because of his infection, could also thwart their plans and is therefore a political risk factor that should be eliminated!