Only provincial official Huib Verhey can still save Noordermeer from being expropriated. Emma first sends Charlotte to try female charms, then decides he's her generation and takes over. He won't be persuaded but gets drunk enough to betray a guilty secret. Pierre can barely stand Felix long enough for him to retrieve his stuff, announcing he accepted a job abroad. Anton is blackmailed by a mysterious do-owner, and suspect the network system manager. Ellen tries repeatedly to prevent Fleur waking up and telling she caused the 'accident'.