Nina is alarmed to discover that both her drug supplies and her finances are completely exhausted. When they do not want to give her any more ecstasy pills on credit, Nina sees herself exposed to her withdrawal symptoms. Desperate, she takes a casual job at the snack bar and is watched by her dealer; After Axel's intrigue against Ingo, Annette feels only contempt for him. Ingo is relieved that he gets away with a black eye at Steinkamp again. Meanwhile, Axel is disappointed by the botched affair with Annette; Tim is persuaded by Vanessa to have the value of the diamond estimated. After a conversation with Julian, Tim is surprised when he admits that he can freely dispose of the diamond. However, Tim decides to keep the diamond for the time being.