French expatriate Jacky faces an alcohol shortage for his popular restaurant just as his estranged daughter arrives in Afghanistan for humanitarian work.

Jacky is pressured to build a higher wall around his swimming pool when the neighbors complain about his guests' revealing attire; Sophie is not happy with her first assignment.

Jacky attempts to sever ties with his shady business partners; Axel has difficulty getting posters made for Col. Amanullah's election campaign.

Jacky falls head over heels for a new arrival; Sophie tries to raise funds for a school project for Afghan girls.

An increase in Taliban activity forces Jacky to enlist the services of a private firm to provide security for his customers.

Jacky hides Col. Amanullah's mistress at his place while he works to find a better solution to the problem.