Britta feels constrained by Heiner’s love. While she questions the relationship, Heiner confesses his love to her and is already planning a vacation together. Britta, with a heavy heart, realizes that she doesn’t reciprocate Heiner’s feelings. She breaks up with him. Heiner is shocked. Julius realizes that Valerie is manipulating him. When he suspiciously checks Valerie’s browser history, he believes she’s trying to harm Simon with a fake email. Julius warns Simon and allies himself with him. Together, they give Valerie an ultimatum: Either she signs Simon’s paternity statement or she’ll be reported. Elyas, Toni, and Noah get stuck in the elevator. The unplanned time off forces them to finally talk about their conflicts. Svenja and Arthur are worried about Bella. During a game of chess with Svenja, Bella confesses that she’s suffering from the breakup with Elyas.