Grandma Zosia, who remains delirious, recalls her past. Kresy, 1922. The Szablewski family is wealthy and full of affluence, and Zofia is expecting a child. The only thing that worries young people is growing nationalism and anti-Polishness fueled by Stalinist Russia. Zosia hires a wet-nurse, a Ukrainian peasant, Hela. Finally, the long-awaited son, Zbyszek, is born. On his birthday, another important event takes place. The Szablewskis adopt Wasylka, the son of Hela, who dies tragically in a great fire. While exploring Lisa Marianna's diary, she discovers the fate of the Weber siblings. Karl benefits from an inherited inheritance. He collects expensive appliances and runs an open house for friends. One of them is Peter Litke. Peter supports Lisa in her plans to study medicine. Soon, Lisa successfully passes the exam and becomes engaged to Peter. However, Karl's riotous lifestyle requires resources. Karl demands more money from Goldstein.