Tension escalates between Polat and Laz Ziya, who demands Memati's head. Polat's plans are disrupted by a call from Memati. Learning about his daughter's guardianship lawsuit, Laz Ziya orders Yahya to find Nesrin and the children. Polat is furious upon discovering Elif filed the lawsuit on Nesrin's behalf and intervenes. Now, both Memati and Nesrin are in danger. Polat devises a strategy to stop Elif. The lawsuit pits two close friends against each other as Nizamettin wants Canan to handle the case. Polat seeks Karahanlı's advice before acting against Laz Ziya.