De Graaf is weeks behind on schedule, so Marco convinces Connie to start building before all his drawings are formally approved, despite Jacob's wise warning. Max tries twice to break off his adultery with Sofie's doc, but each goodbye-kiss rekindles their carnal fire. Anton suddenly plays the protective son. Learning he and Tessa belong to the rival dynasties only seems to add adventure, but his serial infidelity gets the better of that. Even Charlotte laughs at Emma' project to reunite the Noordermeers for a family party, yet late cancellations bring her a surprise bonus.