Katya and Alex remember a simpler time before the war; during a strategic period, the Soviet Union must secure a dam from the Nazi Regime; a new captain for the Russians, Subbotin, arrives.

Katya and Alex meet again for the first time during the war; Kolya and his squadron begin some necessary training; while Alex and Gunther are in the field, Gunther's past actions begin to surface; the Soviet scouts and snipers prepare to collaborate.

Subbotin brings up some issues with Katya's team; in disguise, Alex visits Katya at the Soviet base; during a mission, Lusya comes within some unexpected crossfire.

After losing Lusya, Katya and her group plot for revenge; despite his grief, Kolya strives to overcome his injuries; Gunther is convinced he's eliminated the Forest Witch.

Gunther discovers Alex and Katya sneaking around; Katya is given some unexpected help from Kolya during a mission; Gunther is nearly killed by a tripwire; the snipers and scouts head out for a dangerous mission.

Alex kills Gunther to protect Katya, but covers it up to his superior officers; Subbotin grieves for the loss of his men; General Von Epps gives Alex a stern warning; Colonel Zhdanovich comes to shake things up with Katya's case.