Wolfgang is depressed. Ever since he knew about Kleiber's plans, he feared for his livelihood. Till encourages him that the only thing that matters is good ideas in order to survive in the competition. Wolfgang immediately develops plans to redesign the confectionery ... Regina is looking forward to a holiday together with Joachim. Westfal, meanwhile, arranges a major securities deal that would make him the bank's number one. Regina, sensing an intrigue on the part of Westfal, suggests to Nietmann that he send Westfal abroad for a conference the next week ... Melanie is in travel nerves. Everyone helps her pack and do the last errands. But then Max arrives with disastrous news.