Bonn

Tonis distrust of Gehlen grows when she overhears an explosive phone call about the "Scipio" secret, in which Chancellor Globke is involved. Her father is also involved. Gehlen entrusts Toni with an envelope that she is supposed to hand over to Globke personally. On the way, Toni is surprised by Wolfgang, who persuades her to have a coffee. Not without ulterior motives.

The Schmidts are in an ice age. Else refuses to accompany Gerd to the German Business Ball and Toni senses her chance. In the pompous ballroom, everything that has status and reputation in the capital is gathered. Gehlen is also there and Toni watches as he disappears with her father and other men.

Tonys life has been turned upside down. After she confronts her family with a cruel truth and nobody believes her, she leaves her parents house with a few belongings and moves in with Wolfgang. The two realize how strong their feelings are for each other, even when everything is crumbling around them.