With Lou’s help, Jess manages to stop Steffen, aka «Stella van Eyck,» from using her life story for his novel. Jess’s scheduled abortion appointment is approaching, and Lou reiterates that the decision rests solely with her. When Jess disappears shortly before the appointment, Lou finds her, and the two women share a fateful moment that changes Jess’s mind: she wants to carry the child for Lou and Daniel. Carla discovers the letters K.S. on the locked box. She’s certain they’re the initials of the magical Katharina. Carla decides to open the box even without a key. During boxing practice, Richard takes out his frustration with Victoria and accidentally knocks Julius out. This leads to an open conversation between the men, in which Richard confesses that he’s never truly been in love. Julius becomes thoughtful. Elyas arranges a meeting between Bella and Victoria. Hesitantly, they reconcile. Afterward, Victoria gives the go-ahead for the project group-time with Bella is more important.