Last week you were telling me you'd fallen madly for Anke
With you it's very different, though. It's really only been about you, all along.
Except I just couldn't admit it. That's why the thing with Anke.
You want ME, and so therefore you flirt with my lover?
You're married to my father. Even if it is just for show. How could I consider you?
So Anke was some kind of substitute, or what?
She was involved with you. And I was totally thrown for a loop. I thought it was about her.
Carla, I can't lie to myself anymore
I've fallen in love with you
Don't you believe me?
Oh, I do
I...I'm so glad!
The thing is, though...
I care about you. But only as a kind of friend, or daughter.
But maybe your feelings will change...
No
I'll be glad to help you when it comes to your feelings for women. But with me - you have to put that out of your head.
== And what about the date for Bernd's court hearing? == The trial begins next week.
== How did he take it? == He's hopeful, but anxious. Uhm, Bernd has asked you for a favor, by the way.
Which is?
Whether you could shoot Vanessa a little money for her birthday party
Tell Bernd he can count on me
Hang on a second
Come in
Do you have anything you want to let your father know?
Thanks
Lars? How's Daddy doing?
He's holding up quite well
Please tell him that I really, really love him, all right? I think about him all the time.
Sure thing
Uh, and Lars...
And whatever you do, don't tell Dad I'm doing so awful right now
That's all right, somehow I have to get through it
I just feel so horribly alone
On my birthday, of all times
Thanks, Lars. Bye.
You'd like to be celebrating with your father tomorrow, wouldn't you?
Is that any wonder? Apart from Dad, I don't have anyone anymore.
I'm sure I wouldn't have forgotten your birthday
Right. I'm sure you were going to send me... a nice card.
And I thought at least you, of all people, would be able to understand me
What do you expect from me?
Nothing at all
But the fact you're hardly even speaking to me...
Vanessa, I'm sorry I haven't been in touch with you since that kiss
But...it isn't easy for me, either, to deal with this
I know you're going through a very difficult phase right now
I'd really like to help you
So, the others are attempting to hound you out of the apartment
All because I'm attracted to women
And that's why they gave the available room to Jana?
The boys are afraid I'll snatch the women away from them
Vanessa, I can't imagine that
Do you think I'm lying now, too? You're no better than Nico!
Nico?!
She's accusing me of having only made up my coming-out, too
Is it possible you've simply taken something the wrong way?
Nico picks on me about anything she can
I'll look into it
Anyway, we'll find a solution to your living situation, too
== Hi, Carla! And bye! == Hello. Wait a sec.
== I just finished talking to Vanessa. == Oh, did she need money again?
No. She told me that you guys are trying to drive her out. And that your part in that isn't exactly laudable.
Ah, so she said that?
Nico, a coming-out isn't something to be made fun of!
Carla, I couldn't give a rat's ass who Vanessa is going to bed with. But that she's into women?? I'm simply not buying it.
And about the bullying - that's a stinking pack of lies. She's just pissed, typical Vanessa. She isn't getting the room.
Mhm. Come with me.
== Where? == To the apartment, we're going to work this out now. Come!
== I have plans with my uncle. == You can do that later.
Huh! Dude, I am not the maid here!
First of all: I have to get to art school. And second: I cooked lunch for everybody today. Have you already forgotten?
How could I? That revolting stuff still makes me sick just by looking at it.
Listen to me but good, princess!
Freeloading, and then acting like you're too good for anything - that won't cut it around here, okay?
What are you talking about 'too good'?!
I'm not crawling around on my knees in front of you and cleaning up your dirt
And who would you do that for, baby?
What?!
Crawl around on your knees for. For your lesbian pussies?
I'd love to be there for that
What a filthy mind you have!
Pffh, that was quite obviously a joke!
Of course!
That is not funny, that is sickening!
Oh don't bother. Compared to everything else, that was harmless.
What else did he say?
I don't wish to repeat it right now. But I'll be happy when I'm out of here.
== Oh, she's clearly just putting on a show! == Nico, that's enough!
Andi's comment was definitely out of line, but... he'll realize that, once somebody talks to him
It wasn't just the one comment. They've been bullying me for weeks! Ever since they found out I'm a lesbian.
Isn't 'bullying' a bit too dramatic? You're always going to hear dumb remarks.
It isn't just 'dumb remarks'. Why did they give Jana the room that was free and not me?
She already had a place to stay and I'm living here out of my suitcase
Jana is Robin's sister
And Andi's EX! Normally he'd be totally against her moving in, but because it works against me, he's suddenly all for it!
Where are you intending to go?
Can't I come back to you at Königsbrunn?
Vanessa, you know that isn't going to work
== Why not?! == We've discussed all this, you have to finally stand on your own two feet.
But where am I supposed to go?
I'll help you find a small apartment
Oh, that could take weeks! Can't I stay with you in the meantime?
Vanessa, that's ridiculous! You'll be able to endure staying here a few days longer.
No I won't! Plus which, tomorrow is my birthday. Which is already ruined if I have to stay here.
Do you want to celebrate it?
As long as it's not here and not alone
Listen, I'll make you a proposal. You unpack all your things again and I'll cover the cost of your party.
I'd rather have a room at Königsbrunn
Vanessa...
I'm just saying...
And who knows? Maybe a party will smooth the waves again. So what do you say?
Hello
Hi Carla!
Wow, this is a major deal
Well yeah, you said you'd pay for the party
Yes. But I was thinking more of a... small affair.
Oh, then I guess I must have misunderstood something
Doesn't matter
This is for you
== Thank you! == You're welcome.
I already told you once to get lost! Instead, you're here monopolizing my friends.
Excuse me?!
Oh, Miss Innocent! I know how calculating you really are.
How was that again with Dirk? You were only with him because "he has so much money".
She was using him as her sugar daddy, that's the kind SHE is!
You don't need to be putting on such an act! Your coming-out was just a lousy scam.
You told me yourself you were only pretending to be a lesbian so that Carla would bring you back to the castle
It's midnight, it's her birthday. Party!
== Carla! == What were you thinking?!
I would have eventually told you I'm not a lesbian
Yeah? When?? After you were leeching off me at the castle again?
Yeah, go ahead and run off! You always run off when I need you!
YOU LET DAD ROT AWAY IN JAIL AND DON'T GIVE A SHIT WHAT HAPPENS TO ME!!!
What the hell are you all looking at?!
Fucking kindergartners! You can all just bite me!
== So, what do you think of the plan? == Yes, it could work, but Father should take a look at it, too.
== Ah. == Hello.
Well, at least you're working
Why did you do that?
I just wanted...uh...
I thought...
My feelings...
What about your feelings?
Uh... everything's all so topsy-turvy, and... lately, I don't even know myself what's going on with me
It's impossible to get an honest answer out of you, you don't take responsibility for your behavior.
You don't need to be surprised if one of these days nobody wants anything to do with you anymore
You may not attract any attention to yourself during the hearing, is that clear?
Not with your demeanor nor with your clothing
Best if you wear a simple outfit
Not too short
Carla, I've been studying law for three semesters. I know how you're supposed to behave in court.
Right. And I'VE been studying YOU for a considerable time. One never knows with you.
And please, no excessive turning on of the tear ducts, all right? That cuts no ice. Quite the opposite, it could hurt your father.
Okay. No high heels, no make-up, and no emotional outbursts.
Good. Then we've covered everything.
Carla?
Mhm?
About my birthday party...
Yes?
I am REALLY sorry I went so over the top, and of course I'd like to take care of the cost of the party myself
Sure! And with what, if I might ask?
I could work it off here?
And after that, everything would be forgiven and forgotten?
Do you know what's way worse?
My alleged coming-out. That really wasn't the greatest thing, I know.
"That wasn't the greatest thing"?!?! THAT WAS THE WORLD'S WORST!
I know plenty of women who have a genuine problem with it
And that YOU turn it into an artificial stunt just so I will bring you back to Königsbrunn...
That can't be worked off so easily
== Hello. == Hello.
Sorry
== Not a problem. What does your father say to this development? == He's just as astonished as we are.
Yeah, well that doesn't surprise me. Sylvia had pulled up stakes in Düsseldorf.
Yeah. And then she comes back in order to help Bernd. Do you understand that?
No, not at all. She hates him.
She could have given her testimony months ago! Why wait until now?
Oh, it's futile to break your brains over it. In the end, all that matters for us is the result.
== What do you think? When will he be released? == The question isn't 'when', but still 'if'.
What?!
Sylvia's testimony first has to be recorded and then reviewed
I'm afraid
In the name of the people, the following verdict is rendered:
The defendant is acquitted
The cost of the proceedings, as well as all expenses accrued by the defendant, will be handled by the state
For a period of one week, this judgement can be appealed
If I've understood the chief prosecutor correctly, he will not be making use of that option
Oh man, thank you!
Please take a seat, I will now state the reasons for the verdict
You have no idea how wonderful it is ... to not be standing in front of a wall again ... after every third step
It must have been horrible
Let's have a drink to it
My little family. Oh, I'm so happy to be with you again.
To, uhm...
You
No, to us
And to... to nothing ever separating us again in the future
You guys will excuse me?
What's wrong with her?
She knows
What? What does she know, what?
That I'm a lesbian and that our marriage exists only on paper
May I?
Sure, come in
You want some too?
No thank you, I've already had more than enough today
Well then...
Uh... you wanna join me? It's nice and warm.
I'd like to talk about our relationship
Sure. Wherever and whenever you want.
Unfortunately, it isn't... exactly simple
Well, let me guess, you want a divorce
Yes
I mean, now where everybody knows anyway how things stand between us
... you don't want to be with me a second longer than necessary, got it
That's not the way I meant it! I just think we should use your return as a new beginning.
You sure seem to be in a hurry
I just wanted to talk to you about it as soon as possible. I can wait. I, too, want your future to be secure.
== And Vanessa's? == Hers too!
My position in the Holding?
I will work on that
Good
As long as you're basically in agreement with getting a divorce, we don't need to rush anything
Sure. Sure, to those conditions. I just need a little time.
You'll have it
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