Zoe’s and Lea’s father is seeking custody of his daughters. Good news for Karen, because after all, she wants to leave. But why does Lea seem to literally hate her father? Zoe, on the other hand, has fled to Martin in her distress. This strengthens his position toward the Department of Child Welfare. Karen continues to resist Lea’s hopes that she will become the girls’ guardian. Despite everything, Karen still wants to return to Mali when her temporary leave comes to an end.
