In the upcoming episode of Ici tout commence, Etienne Castelmont confronts his son Ferdinand about his blackmailing actions against Constance. While Etienne initially seeks to resolve the issue, a twist reveals his ulterior motive to use the video for his own gain. Meanwhile, Thelma navigates her complicated feelings with Sabri and deals with rumors among her peers, while Milan explores a new culinary venture by proposing cooking classes in prison.
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On Friday, March 14, in Ici tout commence…
Etienne Castelmont’s Arrival at the Institute
After reaching out to Etienne Castelmont, Ferdinand’s father, Teyssier seeks to calm Constance’s worries. He hopes that Etienne can persuade his son to cease the blackmail, having only hinted at the existence of the video Ferdinand possesses without revealing its specific details.
Upon his arrival at the Institute, Etienne expresses his regrets to the Teyssiers regarding his son’s actions. He vows to put an end to the blackmail that has been troubling them.
Etienne confronts Ferdinand at the café, chastising him for leveraging blackmail against Constance to gain entry into the Master’s program. He openly expresses his disappointment, stating he feels ashamed of his son. Ferdinand retorts that he has never been given a fair chance to prove himself. In a surprising turn, Etienne suggests that Ferdinand leave the Institute and surrender the video of Constance in exchange for assistance in taking over a restaurant of his own. Ferdinand agrees to this arrangement.
Later, Teyssier visits the infirmary to inform Constance that Etienne has retrieved the video and will return it to her, bringing a sigh of relief to the Teyssier family as this ordeal finally comes to an end.
Constance then meets her sister in the park to mend their relationship. She reassures her sister that she never had an affair with Ferdinand, choosing to keep certain truths hidden. Constance simply confirms that Ferdinand will be leaving the Institute and everything is back to normal. Bérénice decides to trust her sister, urging her to keep their bond free from lies.
In a twist of events, Teyssier meets with Etienne in his office, where Etienne reveals he has viewed the video’s contents and has no intention of returning it. Instead, he plans to use it to blackmail Teyssier into helping him win the prestigious competition for the best cooking school in France. Faced with this ultimatum, Teyssier reluctantly agrees to the deal…
Thelma’s Double Game
In the locker room, Zoé confides in Sabri about Thelma’s false claims regarding her romantic interest, suggesting that he should tread carefully to avoid a one-sided love affair.
Soon after, Sabri finds Thelma in a corridor and questions whether she is embarrassed by him. She reassures him that she is not, explaining that she intentionally kept their relationship a secret from Coline and Maya to avoid their probing questions. Thelma expresses her fondness for the AI-generated photo he left in her locker and shares a quick kiss with him.
Later, while organizing her room, Thelma discovers that Maya has stumbled upon the infamous photo. Maya inquires if she is dating Sabri, to which Malik interjects, claiming he could never meet Thelma’s expectations. She confirms that Sabri isn’t her type, and Malik, perceiving Sabri as a geeky stalker, snaps a photo of the picture.
During class, Gaspard partners with Sabri, taking the opportunity to ridicule him about his crush on Thelma. With Sabri refusing to play along, Gaspard decides to share the AI-generated photo with their class group.
Milan’s New Ambition
In pastry class, Milan and Gary are assigned to work together on financiers. Milan, distracted, accidentally leaves them in the oven too long. Just before tossing them out, Alice insists on tasting their creations. To everyone’s surprise, she declares the financiers delightful, calling it a happy accident. Milan and Gary sample them and are pleasantly astonished.
Inspired by this experience, Milan approaches Chef Guinot with a proposal to conduct cooking classes in prison alongside her. She enthusiastically agrees to the idea.
Eager to get started, Milan returns to the shared apartment, inviting Anaïs and Jasmine to sample his latest recipes. He explains that he aims to create dishes using ingredients commonly available to prisoners. The two girls offer their assistance in brainstorming a wealth of recipe ideas.