As the lives and drug use of the group become more chaotic, they need each other more than ever, and Christiane and Benno's relationship becomes more serious. When Axel wins tickets for the gang to go to a David Bowie concert, the night unravels into mayhem but Christiane, finding herself alone in Bowie's dressing room, has a strange but life-changing experience.

Totally dependent on one another and on heroin, Christiane and Benno's relationship starts to crack. Christiane joins Stella and Babsi on the streets, her addiction finally pushing her into prostitution. When shocking news reaches the group, their world is torn apart and Karin finally understands the gravity of the situation, and helps to get her daughter and Benno back on the right track.