Doris saves Miriam from making a big mistake. But does that help the children? Inès doesn't like the familiarity of Christiane and Olivier at all, but she can't deal with it because suddenly Etienne is at the door again. The two try to build on happier days, but then they reckoned without their son. The pressure on Miriam is increasing - Doris confronts her with the inconsistencies in the Paulitz case, and Joachim is also harassing her. Even the unauthorized investigation picks up steam again, cornering Miriam. She has to make a decision. 

The situation between Miriam and Joachim escalates. Despite a bad conscience, Inès and Etienne stick to their decision, and Inès takes the opportunity to save her marriage. Olivier finds shelter with Sarah, but for that Olivier has to get his life together. Christiane and Philipp finally find a way to leave the past behind. After Berta's accident, however, Doris has completely different worries - Berta makes her a confession. When Miriam has the feeling that she finally has everything under control again, the investigators Grünwalder and Leodolter set about the final clarification of the Paulitz case. Or is there actually another secret here?