À coeur battant

Xavier makes a decision that will change the course of his life. It is the turn of investigator Gauthier to testify at Gaston's trial. The latter wants to take action at the Violence Prevention Center. Michèle goes to the detention center to assess his sincerity and has a disturbing conversation with him. Juliette orchestrates a meeting between Léane and Benoît, a DPJ worker. She sends an SOS to Christophe when Léane's father, Pierre-Paul, shows up at her house to talk to her and take her home. Will Christophe be able to make him listen to reason?

Christophe has a lot to do when Lisa, Pierre-Paul's wife, and Jacob, his son, who have geolocated him, come to the Violence Prevention Center with the aim of stopping his efforts. The time for explanations has come! Gaston ends up testifying at his trial to give his version of the facts. Juliette informs Christophe of the latest developments concerning Léane. Barely 10 minutes later, he meets Hervé, who has come suddenly to tell him some news with serious consequences.

Xavier prepared a note to apologize to his family during his sentence, but years of violence have left their mark. Laurent is very nervous a few minutes before the judge pronounces the verdict which will determine the course of the rest of his life. It is also the moment of truth for Gaston. Will the judge take her explanations into account? Gabrielle is surprised and a little discouraged by Laura's reaction following the decision.

Laura calls Gabrielle for help when she learns that the Department of Youth Protection (DYP) wants to temporarily take away custody of her children. For her part, her mother, Bernadette, is ready to do whatever it takes to help her take charge. Juliette goes to the Violence Prevention Center to warmly thank Christophe, while dreaming of starting a relationship with him. Hervé found a job in a dog daycare. An elderly lady, Évelyne Tardif, offered to keep hers for a month. Gabrielle goes to the center to confide to Christophe a secret concerning her father. Tensions remain high in the L'Allier family.