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The Czech officers organise a dance, providing the backdrop for a series of personal confrontations. During the event Sarah receives some unwelcome advice, while Pat's affair with Marek is uncovered. Allison is then forced to decide where her loyalties lie.

The episode belongs to a programme called The Czech officers organise a dance. It is presented as a single instalment, classed as an episode, and centres on the officers’ decision to stage a formal dance. The title itself signals that the event will serve as the backdrop for the unfolding story. Within this instalment the planned dance becomes the setting for several personal confrontations. Sarah is handed advice that she finds unwelcome, Pat’s clandestine affair with Marek is brought to light, and Allison is left with a stark choice about where her loyalties should rest. These three threads intertwine as the characters navigate the evening’s preparations. Sarah’s encounter revolves around counsel that she does not seek, creating a moment of tension between her and the adviser. At the same time, the secret relationship between Pat and Marek is exposed, putting their connection under scrutiny and hinting at possible fallout among the group. Both situations add a layer of complexity to the otherwise festive atmosphere. Allison’s storyline reaches a turning point when she must decide which side she will support. Her dilemma forces her to weigh competing interests and consider the implications of her decision for the wider circle of officers. The episode ties these personal dilemmas together against the backdrop of the dance the Czech officers have organised.