Avant le crash

At Marc-André's surprise birthday brunch, his friend François offers him a poisoned chalice: an interview for a job as a clerk so that he can come work with him, Evelyne and Patrick. Will Marc-André, who is unemployed and living in voluntary simplicity mode, return to work in an environment he had promised himself he would leave forever?

Just back from her maternity leave, Evelyne gets the promotion her boyfriend, François, was waiting for: she is the one who interviews Marc-André, who has finally decided to run. Will he dare sabotage his interview? The work situation between François and Evelyne creates friction in their group. While Patrick must assume responsibility for his decisions and manage his tense relationship with Marie-Michèle,

Marc-André agrees to buy Luc's life insurance, but suddenly feels the stress of finding $3,000 a month. How far will he go to find this money? In the meantime, a huge challenge awaits Evelyne when the contract for Royale hardware stores falls through. However, their proposal was almost perfect... Vincent is still very enthusiastic about his app project. He convinces Stéphanie that it's a good idea. 

Evelyne puts her plan into action for the Royale hardware store contract. The agreement between Marc-André and Florence for the purchase of Luc's life insurance is discovered by Stéphanie. A strange dynamic develops between Marc-André and Dominique. Proud of her boyfriend – Vincent –, Stéphanie prepares a surprise party for him in a bar. 

Marc-André suspects François of scheming behind Évelyne's back. Will his work be affected? Patrick is starting to suffer the consequences of his decision to choose his job over his family. The launch of Vincent and his associates' application is going well. Will this new project allow Stéphanie to rekindle the flame for her husband? However, Vincent suspects an affair between Stéphanie and her "busboy", Chad.

After François' set-up, Évelyne feels betrayed and retreats to gain perspective. François, eager to perform, does everything he can to take care of his son and Pierre Roy's demands. His business relationship with him turns out to be a double-edged sword. The power dynamic between Dominique and Marc-André takes a romantic turn. Vincent worries about his father, Luc, who is trying as best he can to hide his illness.

While François and Marc-André form a team again, Patrick changes departments, and Evelyne can only count on herself. After their separation, Vincent's absence is difficult for Stéphanie and Florence. An unexpected dynamic is established between Marie-Michèle, Victoria... and Patrick? Luc is getting a taste for life again.

To settle his debts and those of his mother, Marc-André brings out the worst in himself. Évelyne prepares a big project without involving François. Bernard Dupont torments his staff with his toxic behavior. To save Marc-André from bankruptcy, Vincent must keep his job at Revenu Québec, while his workload as an entrepreneur piles up. Patrick is at the end of his rope. 

Luc's health has never been so fragile. Vincent seeks to make his father proud. Marie-Michèle is caught between maintaining her affair with Victoria and the risk of breaking up her family. Évelyne, still hurt by François' opportunism, secretly restructures her life. Marc-André surprises Dominique, hurting his ego.

The breaking point has been reached. Caught in their loneliness, their lies and their betrayals, everyone will have to make difficult decisions and take responsibility for their choices. Will Vincent discover the truth about his father's life insurance? Will Évelyne, who is secretly planning a new start, leave her life as a couple behind her? How will François react after losing his last contract?