The October 15, 2025 episode of Here It All Begins promises to be as shocking as it is unexpected. Just as everything seemed under control at the Institute, a long-hidden truth finally emerges, sending shockwaves through the students and faculty. Carla , previously on the defensive, literally collapses under the weight of her lie. That day, nothing will ever be the same again for her.

The morning begins in a tense atmosphere in the kitchen. The second-year students are working on a major task: creating a complete menu for a tasting in front of the chefs. Carla, usually confident, seems nervous and unfocused. Joséphine, her brigade partner, quickly notices her unease. “You’re pale, are you okay?” she asks discreetly. Carla dodges the question, claiming lack of sleep. But her movements are clumsy, her hand trembles, and her gaze shifts.

Meanwhile, Clotilde and Teyssier watch the teams from the back of the room. While Clotilde is worried about Carla’s condition, Teyssier doesn’t mince his words: “She wants to play in the big leagues, but she doesn’t have the chops.” These words, ironically, hide an element of truth—because behind the veneer of the ambitious young chef lies a heavy secret.

In the dining room, Bérénice tries to motivate Carla before the tasting, unaware that she’s internally battling a panic attack. Everything accelerates when an incident occurs: a pan boils over, Carla suddenly steps back, cuts her hand, and nearly faints. Josephine, panicking, catches her just in time. “Carla! Look at me! What’s going on?” she asks, her voice trembling. But Carla doesn’t respond. She collapses to the floor, before the stunned eyes of the entire brigade.

Silence falls. The students rush over, while Teyssier orders emergency services to be called. Antoine runs in, looking worried. Carla is taken care of and taken to the infirmary. Joséphine, distraught, doesn’t take her eyes off the room. She understands that her friend’s fall hides much more than a simple fainting spell.

A few hours later, as everyone tries to get back to business, a rumor swirls in the hallways: Carla is hiding something serious. Amber claims to have seen a medical file in the young woman’s belongings, while Ethan mentions “personal problems” that she has mentioned in secret. Speculation quickly becomes rife.

In the infirmary, Joséphine remains at Carla’s bedside, still weak. When she regains consciousness, she realizes that the moment of truth has arrived. “You can’t lie anymore, Carla,” Joséphine whispers to her, her voice soft but firm. Tears well up, and Carla finally confesses everything: for several weeks, she has been hiding an illness she didn’t want to reveal for fear of losing her place at the Institute. “I thought I could hold on… that if I pretended, no one would notice. But I can’t take it anymore.”

The shock is immense for Joséphine, who feels betrayed but also deeply affected. She realizes how much Carla put herself in danger to save her dream. “You should have told me. We would have found a solution together!” But Carla shakes her head: “You don’t understand… I’m afraid they’ll fire me. I didn’t want them to see my flaws.”

Meanwhile, Antoine and Clotilde are summoned by the nurse, who gives them a medical report. The diagnosis is clear: Carla’s condition requires immediate attention. Clotilde, distraught, hesitates between firmness and compassion. “She lied, it’s serious… but how can we blame her?” Antoine, however, remains pragmatic: “We can’t act as if nothing happened. If she stays here, everything has to be controlled.”

The news quickly spreads. In the kitchen, Ambre, Enzo, and Billie discuss the affair with embarrassment and concern. Some students criticize Carla for her silence, others defend her. Maya, true to form, defends her: “Do you think she wanted to be sick? Honestly, you’re being harsh.” This reaction eases tensions for a while, but the division persists.

At the end of the day, Teyssier summons Carla to his office. The face-to-face encounter is of a rare intensity. “You lied to me, Carla. Not just to me, but to the entire Institute. And that is unforgivable,” he says in an icy voice. Carla lowers her eyes, aware of the gravity of the situation. Yet, against all expectations, Teyssier softens his tone: “But you have talent. And talent must be protected. If you want to stay, you’re going to have to play fair. No more secrets, no more hiding anything. Otherwise, you’re out.”

Carla nods, tears in her eyes. It’s the first time she’s felt both humiliated and relieved. Josephine, who’s waiting for her outside the office, hugs her wordlessly. “We’ll get through this,” she promises.

The episode ends on a poignant note. Carla returns to the kitchen, where all eyes are on her. The silence is heavy. Then Ambre approaches and offers her a clean cloth, as a sign of appeasement. “Come back quickly. We need you here.” This simple but sincere gesture breaks the ice. Carla gives a shy smile.

But at the turn of the corridor, a shadow persists: Teyssier , observing the scene, whispers to Clotilde: “A secret revealed is an open wound. And at the Institute, wounds never heal without leaving marks.”

An intense, emotionally charged episode where Carla’s mask finally falls . Her secret shakes the Institute and highlights the sacrifices some students are willing to make to pursue their dreams. Between tested friendships, painful truths, and fragile hope, Here It All Begins proves once again that behind every recipe lies a deeply human story.