In the January 8 episode of Plus belle la vie, encore plus belle, Ariane confronts her fear of snakes while investigating an incident at the Mistral. Meanwhile, Bahram faces challenges regarding his residency application, leading Eric to fight for his friend’s rights. Thomas grapples with his relationship with Gabriel, feeling conflicted after therapy and the missed session. As the Mistral’s anniversary approaches, Thomas’s distress leads him to cancel the celebration, overshadowing what should be a joyous occasion.
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On Wednesday, January 8 in Plus belle la vie, encore plus belle…
Ariane Confronts Her Deepest Fear
At the bustling Mistral, Vadim engages in a conversation with a friend, presenting him with a book on Dracula. The friend is eager to reciprocate with a gift, but it seems to have vanished from his backpack. Suddenly, a blood-curdling scream echoes in the distance as Barbara exclaims, ‘What is that?’
A short while later, at the police station, Patrick informs Morgane that they need to respond to an incident at the Mistral—there’s a snake lurking in the kitchen. Ariane is required to join her, even though she harbors a severe phobia of snakes.
Upon their arrival, Ariane takes Kilian’s testimony while Morgane attends to Aya’s. During her questioning about the snake, Morgane learns that the creature is non-venomous, putting the residents’ fears to rest and revealing that there may be more fright than danger.
Eric Stands Up for Bahram
At the Pavillon des Fleurs, Bahram shares disheartening news with Eric and Blanche—his application for residency has been denied. The court has determined that he is not at risk in his home country due to his sexual orientation.
Blanche suggests that Bahram apply for asylum, but he is hesitant to expose his sexual identity to his family. Instead, he opts to reach out to a smuggler to facilitate his escape to Spain. Eric, however, is determined not to abandon his friend and heads straight to the prefecture.
Later, Eric faces rejection at the prefecture, being forcibly removed by security. Despite Blanche’s attempts to calm him, his frustration boils over as he expresses his disbelief at the unjust decision: ‘It’s unfair, this decision they made.’ Will he relent?
Thomas Faces Heartache
January 8, 2025, marks a significant day for the Mistralians: it’s the anniversary of the bar-restaurant’s reopening after the tragic collapse. While Barbara (Léa François) is eager to celebrate, Thomas (Laurent Kérusoré), the owner, is in a somber mood.
Thomas is preoccupied with thoughts of his relationship with Gabriel. He confides in his best friend that he has begun couples therapy and feels a newfound closeness to his husband. Could this be the turning point for their relationship?
Upon meeting Gabriel in the square, Thomas is touched by his partner’s heartfelt proposal to support children in foster care. However, when he returns home, he discovers Baptiste’s intention to delay his return to Australia in order to help him mend his marriage. Thomas firmly opposes this and shares with his son his ongoing therapy sessions with Gabriel.
Meanwhile, Gabriel Riva receives yet another call from a thug, who instructs him to monitor an associate in an alcoholic coma and keep watch overnight. Gabriel agrees, but on the condition that he can attend his therapy session, which the thug refuses.
As the day progresses, Thomas waits for Gabriel, who fails to show up for their scheduled session. When the therapist asks if he is ready to give his marriage another chance, Thomas responds with a definitive ‘No.’ He pays for the session and decides to cancel any future appointments.
Later, Barbara and Kilian prepare for the Mistral’s anniversary celebrations. When Thomas arrives, he is clearly distressed and informs them that Gabriel missed the meeting, leaving him in no mood to celebrate.
Despite Barbara and Kilian’s efforts to lift his spirits, Thomas remains unyielding, ultimately making a drastic choice: he decides to call off the Mistral’s party…