Birgit makes a serious mistake in the hotel. Fearing for her job, she blames the mistake on Amelie. Thanks to Gunter's old mistrust of Amelie, he fires her. But Amelie sees through Birgit's actions and blackmails her: either she admits everything or Mathias finds out about Birgit's abortion. After the hustle and bustle about the paternity test, Nici is looking forward to a pedal boat trip with Finn. She sums up how important sincerity is in a relationship when Finn tells her that he has applied for a traineeship in Leipzig.
Erik reveals an old family secret - a magic trick - to Josie as a ritual of initiation into the Vogt family. Josie is skeptical at first, but in order not to disappoint Erik, she practices diligently and it is Leon of all people who helps her. Vanessa and Carolin enjoy their new happiness with a picnic by the lake. Carolin notices that her friend is acting strangely distant in public. When she asks her about it, Vanessa evasively claims that she doesn't like being affectionate in public.
Jakob is about to lose his heart to Stella when he overhears Stella arranging sex with Paco. His heart seems broken. Britta feels left out by Rufus and Lulu and leaves the cooking show. She is only too happy to be persuaded to stay. A misunderstanding makes it clear that Paula and Cecilia have to stick together. They hatch sexy revenge plans.
Just when Ben thinks Alexander has gotten over his disturbing night at the hotel, he receives a deeply disturbing letter. Leyla is stunned that Anna is Frieda Ludwig's goddaughter. Was that why she was brought into the squad? Imani wants to celebrate her reunion with Deniz, even if her surprise is shattered. However, she has no idea what is happening behind her back.
Determined to make the New Year's Eve party at Mauerwerk extra special, Erik throws himself into the work. Until he takes it so far the night before the party that he collapses into the brickwork. While Michi fears that he will never see his stolen collector's item again, Tobias and Carlos do not give up so easily. And indeed they are successful. They come back without a thief, but with Michi's beloved chopper.
