Svenja gets custody of Bella and Till from the youth welfare office, but offers them the opportunity to live alone. Everyone is happy until Bella has doubts: Is Till mature enough to take responsibility for himself? Till feels patronized by Bella. The situation escalates and Till wants to move in with his father. Britta meets a shirt-sleeved but charming man while jogging. For the first time since Hendrik’s death, she experiences a carefree moment and immediately feels guilty. When she meets the stranger again, a misunderstanding arises and Britta keeps her distance. Until Svenja introduces the man to her as her father, Heiner. Henni and Britta are thrilled that Amelie and Jorik are part of the Heide couple’s election. In order not to disappoint them, Amelie and Jorik decide to keep up appearances and let the matter run its course. Tina trains Valerie in the garden center and recognizes her talent for flower arranging - Valerie is surprised.