Desperate as now contracts fail, the brothers consider to save on expenses, notably scaring off staff, which is tempted to seek employment with nemesis competitor Daan. Dick is not amused to be offered 'no cure no pay' double commission, but gets Frans to approve the dummy corporation with overpaid municipal civil servant as 'silent partner'. Jempie is in dire trouble as his visiting Ukrainian parents in law cost more the he can afford even on full pay.
—KGF Vissers