Amelie learns about Svenja’s past with Arthur and is concerned that their good working relationship at the hotel is in jeopardy. Although Svenja assures her otherwise, Amelie senses that Svenja is tormented by Arthur more than she lets on. So she decides to end the affair. Valerie unexpectedly takes over Franka’s apartment. But how is she supposed to pay the rent without a steady income? Gisela intervenes without being asked - but successfully. She finds Valerie a job with Victoria, who urgently needs someone to oversee the renovation of the property for her. Ben and Gunter want to prevent René from turning the nursery into a dance school. As the new tenant, he has every right to use the building for his own purposes. Ben can’t talk René out of his plans, but Gunter has one last saving thought. Heiner realizes how deep his feelings for Britta already are, and he wants to keep his distance. But when Britta invites him to a concert, he abandons his good intentions and, in love, accepts.