Marco discovers Schalke is a cover for subcontracting El-Houssa's two remaining warships set up by Noordermeer. Bas and Tessa accept Juup's denial of his part. Marco and Appie finds out the minister and her husband, the UAE consul, arranged it all without even Max knowing the links. Marco and Max take down the corrupt politician but loose the order. Juup is fired and breaks up with Tessa. Bas is rehired as foreman. Sofie breaks down at a memorial service Emma had held for Anton by her lover, priest Louis.