Lara is waiting for the results of the DNA test and wants to prevent Juan from leaving before Valerie returns. Gisela is irritated by Lara’s strong interest in Juan. Is their marriage not working out? When the test result comes back negative, Simon comforts Lara. The two become more than close. Elyas rejects Victoria’s attempt at bribery: He won’t part with Bella for any amount of money. But when Elyas is offered an attractive future prospect for which he needs money, he starts to think again. Arthur and Amelie’s reconciliation is exposed. While Svenja doesn’t let her hurt show, Victoria is taken with the connection. Finally, a woman to her heart’s content. The responsibility for the hotel is becoming too much for Gunter. He longs for a carefree life with Merle in Costa Rica. Then Victoria offers to buy his hotel. Britta wants to keep Heiner at a distance and tries to convince him to move into the garden shed. Svenja and Heiner are irritated.