Esther cannot reach her husband after a great loss. She decides to look for him. Evi is assigned a murder case, which is linked to the suspected human trafficking couple Sylvia and Ingmar. Sylvia is offered a deal to testify against Ingmar, but declines. In the evening she receives one of her regular customers: Eric. Due to a misunderstanding, things get out of hand and Eric flees.

Sylvia lies that she had an abortion. She is confronted by the police with a photo of Ingmar, Petra and their child. Imana is brought back mutilated by Elarbi and wants to escape. Ingmar plots revenge on Elarbi. Evi goes to stay with Sam because Gust has kicked her out of the house. Esther finds out that the family business is almost bankrupt and Veronqiue is not the woman with the tattoo from Eric's photos. Everything becomes too much for her during a performance.

Esther is questioned by Evi and Sam about Eric's death. Esther insists she has nothing to do with it. Then she contacts Sylvia, who does not want to hear about it. Sylvia has enough on her mind betraying Ingmar. Together with the police, she makes a plan how they can catch Ingmar in the act. Evi and Gust seem to get closer to each other and for a moment they seem like a real family again, but Evi can't handle it anyway.

Esther tries in vain to contact Sylvia again and gives her a business card. Evi and Sam question Sylvia again. Sylvia complains about Esther harassing her. Evi follows Veronique, they arrive at Eric's funeral. Sam finds out that Veronique has an alibi. The police action is ready to begin when Sylvia warns Ingmar at the last minute and flees. Esther is shocked by an unexpected visit.