Through Manfred's epileptic seizure, Dieter learns of his brother's illness. While Dieter is shocked to see what condition Manfred is in, he initially refuses to be treated after his seizure. Oliver also wants to persuade his father to have a surgery again ... Annette throws herself into friendship with Robin to distract herself from her grief with Ingo. Not in the least she suspects that he is only looking for ways to spy on Lena's environment. Robin's plan works: He succeeds in making a copy of the house key and from now on he has access to the shared apartment at any time ... Simone never wants to see Richard again. Troubled, Richard tells his children what happened in prison and gets entangled with Jenny in mutual recriminations. Vanessa also gets involved in the conflict. Dismayed, Richard believes that his family will be better off without him and wants to take appropriate action of his misconduct when unexpected support presents itself.