Peninta-peninta

- Season 2

(2006)

Stranded on a Turkish isle, the three friends are arrested by the Turkish authorities and put to prison. They will have trouble to communicate with the strict commander, who hides from them that he can actually speak Greek. Back in Athens, everybody are concerned about them, since it's been two months, they are missing. Tension rises when they will be informed that wreckage of the boat is found.

The trio returns to Greece and they get a cold reception. The three men narrate their story, each from his point of view. Maria persuades Pavlos to pay a visit to Giannis, to thank him for contributing to their liberation. There, he will find private moment with Eirini. Xanthippi forbids Mimis from meeting with his friends, while Vivian informs her father-in-law that she'll not return home under the current circumstances. Elisavet refuses to give her new address to Nikiforos, who settles down temporarily at Natalia's.

After spending a hot night with Nikiforos, Elisavet is very upset but when she receives by mail the divorce certificate, she realizes that there's no way back. Pavlos confesses to Mimis that he misses Eirini. He starts hanging around her house, only to cause fuzz to her and Giannis. Mimis secretly goes to the regular tavern meeting, while Kimon's behavior becomes more and more disturbing.

Mimis worries about Kimon, who decided to be a monk. Xanthippi pleads with Vivian to come back, but she refuses. Nikiforos gives unique fatherhood lessons to Ahilleas and teases constantly Elisavet, trying to get back with her. Pavlos, who cannot stand the though of Eirini with another man, finds all sorts of excuses to bother her.

Nikiforos tries desperately to look younger since Elisavet called him old. Pavlos and Eirini sign the divorce papers. He kissed her, only to be slapped. Mimis and Xanthippi accept Vivian's terms for coming back home since they realize it's the only way to prevent Kimon from joining the monastery. Xanthippi gets very suspicious with Mimis' weekly Thursday outgoings.

Ahilleas and Natalia quarrel over the baby's name. Vivian takes charge at home and at work. Maria finds Pavlos' divorce certificate, who kept it a secret from her. The six attend Alkiviadis' death anniversary at the graveyard, where they'll meet his brother. Later, the men hold a wild party at the tavern.

After the party, the drunk friends return home with Vasilis' help. Pavlos, taking advantage from Giannis' absence, goes to Eirini's and they end up in bed together. Xanthippi finds a bra in Mimis' pocket, but she gets even angrier after finding out about his lies. Nikiforos and Ippokratis sleep at Elisavet's. Ippokratis and Elisavet become friends, something that annoys Nikiforos. Finally, Pavlos assigns a class to Nikiforos.

Ippokratis makes a serious proposal to Elisavet. Kimon has a major behavior change, once more. Pavlos shares his time between Maria and Eirini. Xanthippi plans to expose Mimis and his lies. She asks him to take her out to dinner at the most uncomfortable for him time.

Pavlos tries to discourage Maria and such to postpone the wedding. He spends one more night with Eirini, but Giannis returns without notice and finds them on bed. Kimon's attitude troubles Vivian. Mimis tells the guys the the reason he has trouble to hang out with them. Nikiforos and Pavlos come up with some ideas, so that they'll earn Xanthippi's esteem. Ahilleas receives an unexpected document.

Natalia panics with the news that Ahilleas has to enlist to the Greek army. Xanthippi steps back with Mimis, realizing that trying to break the trio is hopeless. Nobody can talk sense into Kimon, who spends money excessively and parties hard. After the break-up with Giannis, Eirini accepts that Pavlos is the man of her life. Meanwhile, Maria understands that something's wrong with Pavlos' behavior and decides to do something about it.

Everybody bid farewell to Ahilleas who is going to the army. Nikiforos seeks for a connection inside the army, in order to arrange a transfer. Eirini visits Maria in search of information about Pavlos' intentions. In another place, Pavlos confesses that he wants both Maria and Eirini. Xanthippi and Vivian try to have a talk with Kimon, who answers with bitter, cruel words. Curious about his lesson, Mimis and Pavlos go undercover and infiltrate Nikiforos' classroom.

Nikiforos has a crush with Nehade, his new student. Eirini, supported by her friends tests Pavlos' limits, while Maria adds extra pressure on him from her side. Mimis and the two decide to go after Kimon and find out what he is doing. When they'll spot him in a hotel room, Mimis will face a shocking spectacle.

Kimon explains himself. Mimis is stressed and can't perform in bed as he used to. Maria and Eirini push Pavlos to make a decision. Elisavet learns about Nehade and tries to find information about her. Meanwhile, the girl announces to Nikiforos that she plans to go back to her country due to her poor living conditions, but he decides to help her.

Nehade lives with Nikiforos in Natalia's house, after he convinced his daughter to go to her mother. While having lunch, Elisavet stumbles upon them, and of course becomes very jealous. Vivian attempts to excite Kimon sexually. Eirini, who hosts Maria in her house, understands that she really loves Pavlos and decides to step back. Meanwhile, Pavlos struggles to make up his mind.

Elisavet storms into the house and finds Nehade. Nehade pretends to be a cleaner and Elisavet takes advantage of it and gets both Natalia's and Xanthippi's houses cleaned. Mimis and Pavlos advise Nikiforos to take Nehade somewhere else, and when Ahilleas returns on a leave, he accommodates her in a hotel. Kimon continues mind games with Vivian, while the problem between Mimis and Xanthippi becomes bigger. Eirini announces to Pavlos that all is over between them. Pavlos gets back to Maria. The guys go out at a strip club where an unpleasant surprise awaits Nikiforos.

Nikiforos finds out that Nehade fooled him and becomes miserable. Elisavet buys Eirini a spyglass, so Eirini starts spying around the neighborhood. Mimis and Xanthippi visit a sexologist for consulting and the results are positive. Kimon reveals all the truth to Vivian and they make up. Pavlos and Mimis try hard to cheer up their friend. In the night, Natalia wakes up her father, complaining for body aches.

The gang rushes to the hospital but Natalia's aches turn to be a false alarm. Mimis dreams of a grandchild and urges Kimon to keep trying. Maria and her father, Thanasis, talk about marriage arrangements and babies filling Pavlos with anger. At the tavern, Pavlos hears about a new contraceptive pill for men and the guys go together to a pharmacy.

As Natalia's labor approaches, Elisavet asks Nikiforos to stay sober and alert. Mimis offers to Kimon masculinity strengtheners. Eirini, who has started threatening the cheating men of the neighborhood, meets Stefanos, an attractive police officer, since he is investigating the threatening phone calls. A secret admirer sends flowers and chocolate boxes to Xanthippi. Pavlos tries to avoid sleeping with Maria. The three friends get even with Vasilis with a cruel prank.

Elisavet drives Natalia to the maternity hospital and this time it's for real. Sleep-deprived Nikiforos get knocked out and his friends have a hard time to help him recover. A nurse will give a hand, while Mimis and Xanthippi find a chance to play one of their role-playing games. Ahilleas goes AWOL in order to be there too. In the waiting room, the heroes remember their parenthood stories. In an emotional mood, Ahilleas announces that it's a girl. Nikiforos and the guys go to celebrate at the hospital's cafeteria.

Joyous after their grand-daughter's birth, Elisavet and Nikiforos put aside their differences and get back together but they decide to keep it a secret. A mysterious person appears and snoops around, causing tension to the Sarantinos family. Stefanos flirts with Eirini. Maria declares her unconditional love for Pavlos. Xanthippi and Mimis discuss an alternative about Kimon's and Vivian's problem.

Makis, Xanthippi's ex-husband comes into the picture and new trouble appears. Xanthippi panics and hides it from Mimis, trying to sort it out with Kimon's help. Meanwhile, Mimis tests the waters with Vivian regarding his thoughts about adopting a child. The baby brings happiness in the house but Nikiforos and Elisavet have to fake quarreling in front of everyone. So they devise an original communication code. Eirini and Stefanos have their first date. Pavlos officially proposes to Maria. Vasilis has some bad news for the guys at the tavern.

Vasilis' decision to shut down to tavern troubles the three friends. They try to find a solution and they all offer him their help. The girls suspect that something's wrong with Stefanos. Makis attempts to extort money from Xanthippi, threatening to talk to her husband about her dark past. Kimon, Vivian and Xanthippi's friends come up with a plan to get rid of him. But Makis' final word has not been spoken.

Makis abducts Xanthippi and hides in the neighboring house. The gang panics and they all gather at Mimis' place. The abductor asks for ransom 300000 Euros. Eirini brings along Stefanos. Mimis, while talking with Makis on the phone, asks for proof of life to talk with his wife. Xanthippi recognizes the house she's held in and craftily lets Mimis know. Stefanos, Nikiforos and Pavlos are deployed to a rescue operation that includes cross-dressing.

Stefanos is shot on the leg and Makis flees. Xanthippi is rescued much to everybody's relief. Mimis hires a bodyguard for his wife. Vivian and Kimon discuss the adoption issue. Natalia accidentally notices that her parents are back together. Eirini takes care of injured Stefanos. Maria introduces her friend, Dioni, to Pavlos. The girls find out that the guys work at the tavern and decide to pay them a visit.

After spending a great night at the tavern, the girls decide to have a talk with the owner and soon Vasilis changes his mind. Dioni, who has a hidden agenda, meets the rest of the guys and makes advances on Mimis. Stefanos makes a pass on Eirini. Xanthippi overhears a phone call between Mimis and Dioni. Elisavet and Nikiforos have a hard time trying to keep their relationship secret.

Dioni visits Mimis at the factory and tries to seduce him. A missed call makes Xanthippi nervous. Natalia leaves with the baby to Evros to visit Ahilleas. Elisavet has problems at work with her boss and eventually gets fired. Pavlos and Maria hand to Eirini the wedding invitation and he realizes how close his ex-wife and wife-to-be are. Dioni goes again at the factory for a 'tour' by Mimis, but Xanthippi is watching.

Having already detected his wife's perfume in the air, Mimis rejects Dioni making Xanthippi happy. Elisavet feels insecure, as it's the first time she's out of work. Nikiforos promises to find a work and support her. Maria is very busy with marriage arrangements, while Pavlos seems less enthusiastic. Stefanos and Eirini's romance get on the right track. Nikiforos finds a job as a construction worker.

As his two friends poke fun at him, Nikiforos looses his job at the construction site. In addition, Ahilleas is on leave and asks him to move out, since he will be transferred soon not far from Athens. Elisavet takes him in and assigns him to answer letters for a magazine column, her new job. Eva comes from London for the wedding, and her parents quarrel in front of her. Pavlos, who is rather nervous the last days, has a bachelor party with his friends and some girls. Everybody gather at the city hall to witness Pavlos and Maria's big day.

Pavlos and Maria enjoy their honeymoon, while Eva arranges to introduce her boyfriend, Danos, to her mother. It will be a shock for Eirini, since he's 30 years her senior. Pavlos returns urgently and shows his strong disagreement to this relationship but Eva is stubborn. Nikiforos dreams of marrying Elisavet again but she doesn't like the idea. Kimon and Vivian realize that adopting a kid will not be as simple as they may had thought.

Mimis and Xanthippi decide to take a look at the children's home themselves, since Vivian cannot make up her mind. Ahilleas and Natalia decide to name the baby Elisavet. Over dinner, Stefanos and Pavlos become more familiar, but the latter gets drunk and rude and Eirini kicks him out. Elisavet gets a job offer from Thessaloniki and decides to accept. Her friends don't take it well but Nikiforos is thunderstruck. He will try to talk her out but his ex-wife's headstrongness leads to a dramatic departure.

Nikiforos is happy with Elisavet's decision to stay. There's only one thing: He insists that they should get married for the third time. Elisavet eventually accepts and they start looking for a chapel to get married secretly. The news about the couple spread quickly. The Sarantinos family welcomes Panagiotakis, the kid they adopted from the children's home. Maria keeps dropping hints to Pavlos about having a child. The relation of Eirini and Stefanos is tested. Nikiforos and Elisavet arrive at the chapel, but are they alone?

Nikiforos has the blues, since he's about to turn 50 and midlife crisis is knocking on his door. Elisavet is invited to get back to her old job and so she does. Ahilleas and Natalia have major disagreements on how to raise their baby. So do Kimon and Vivian but Mimis with Xanthippi are always there to give a hand. Eirini and Stefanos sort out the conditions of their relationship. Maria is pregnant but she's afraid to tell Pavlos, so she asks for Eirini's help. Finally, the whole gang gathers to the tavern to celebrate Nikiforos' birthday.