Armin and Jennifer get closer. Armin confesses to Jennifer that he would not be able to cope with another betrayal of Lona's faith, as he did with Marian Becker. Jennifer overhears Lona and Becker raving about their shared pleasures in the Bahamas. In a conversation with Aylin, Jennifer comes to the conclusion that she must tell Armin the truth about Lona. But when the time comes, Jennifer doesn't have the heart to do it ... Till meets Kerstin for the first time. He is dazzled by her attractive appearance. However, Kerstin only responds to Till's advances when she rebuffed by Chris. While Till explodes New Year's Eve firecrackers in the courtyard, Kerstin makes a pass at him despite Ute's presence. Till feels flattered and spontaneously invites Kerstin to the New Year's Eve party at the Schiller ... When Claire realizes what she and Alexander are about to do, she is startled. She fiercely rejects Alexander's affections, who doesn't understand what is suddenly going on with Claire. While he tells his parents about his heartache, Claire decides to leave town. She gives Regina a farewell letter for Joachim. Alexander is stunned when he finds out about Claire's decision.