Summary Nele is in a state of emergency. The businesswoman Ricarda Heimlinger is just about to report the kidnapping of her son Jan, including a hefty ransom demand, when the boy turns up completely unaware. It quickly becomes clear that a kidnapper has kidnapped the wrong young person. Instead of Jan, Nele's son, his friend Niklas, is trapped on board a boat. And he has seen his kidnapper. When the kidnapper finds out from the businesswoman who he is really holding captive, a new game begins. Nele has to be prevented by her colleagues from attacking the arrogant businesswoman. Paul sends her home, where she learns from her mother Mechthild about a similar story from her own childhood. Mechthild had sworn at the time that she would go on a pilgrimage if everything turned out well. She is now renewing this vow. During his research, Jakob discovers that two years ago, an employee accused Ricarda Heimlinger in court of having made her company successful with his ideas. This man, Lars Bohse, is now the focus of the investigation. Especially since he is also the ex-boyfriend of Ricarda's best friend Gesa Jansen. Niklas's attempt to escape on the boat fails. He falls and hits his head. His kidnapper, under pressure, flees into the reeds with Niklas as a hostage. Nele is prepared to sacrifice her job for the life of her son. Julia almost has to resort to a weapon to protect Nele from herself.

• Crime