Simone is deeply affected by Richard's intentions to divorce, of which Richard himself is secretly not yet entirely convinced. In view of their private problems, the two of them take no notice of Axel's warnings about Maximilian. But it is Maximilian, of all people, who comforts Simone when her nerves are on edge. Is Maximilian's hard shell crumbling? ... Despite Marian's consolation, Nina struggles with Deniz's rejection. She loses her temper at work. This has consequences: Axel gives her a warning. Nina opens up to Marian and confesses her Horn trauma and attempted rape. Nina increasingly takes a liking to her new confidant ... After a hard struggle, Ingo overcomes himself and visits Lena. While Lena draws new hope from his visit, Ingo finally makes it clear that he has finished with Lena.