Carla and Stella decide to get married on their round-the-world trip. Together, they say good bye to family and friends and leave Königsbrunn.

Looking out for a happy future together: Carla (Claudia Hiersche) and Stella (Anne Wis)

Monday, November 9, 2009 (3502)

At the wedding, Carla and Stella look on as Louise and Gregor dance the wedding dance. When Stella leaves Carla’s side for a moment, Carla looks at the happy couple and whispers to Nathalie that she can already see Stella and herself like that, at least as happy. Nathalie replies that she wishes that for Carla – and herself.

Back at Carla’s side, Stella tells her that she does not want a wedding that is as pompous, but one that is as happy. Carla replies that she will get it. Stella caresses Carla’s shoulder. She says that first, they will go on their round-the-world-trip together, and then… Stella does not finish the sentence, but just smiles at Carla, and they kiss.

They get interrupted though by one of the waiters, who comes up to them and says that he cannot believe his eyes. He hands Stella a glass of champagne and tells her how surprised he is to meet her again, and at a wedding of all places.

Stella looks confused. Justus intervenes and tells the waiter not to bother the guests. The waiter makes a snarky remark about Justus, then pinches Stella’s cheek and tells her that they will meet again after he has finished his shift, and that they will celebrate their reunion then. He leers at her and winks, then finally turns around and leaves them alone.

Both Carla and Stella look dumbfounded. Finally, Carla asks Stella how she knows this guy. Stella replies that she does not have the slightest idea.

When the waiter later passes them and winks at Stella again, she asks Justus about him. Justus explains that he does not know him because he is from a catering firm. He starts to rant about the waiter, but a stern look by Carla stops him. After Justus has left them, Carla says that the guy probably knows Stella from one of the hotels she worked at, and tells her not to get angry about him.

Louise announces that she is going to throw the bridal bouquet. She wonders who is going to be the next lucky lady to get married. Carla and Stella, who stand in the front row together, both raise their hands and smile from ear to ear. Before she throws the bouquet, Louise wishes all of them that they may get a husband that is as wonderful as hers. When she sees Stella and Carla, she adds “or maybe a wife”. But neither of them catches the bouquet.

Later, Carla looks after Maria, who is in Ansgar’s suite after Tanja tried to poison her and Ansgar could safe her at the last minute. Ansgar explains to Carla that Maria had a migraine attack and tries to send Carla away, but Carla insists on talking to Maria herself. But Maria confirms Ansgar’s explanation and sends Carla back to the party.

Carla and Stella adjourn to Stella’s office. Carla seems disappointed. She does not understand why Ansgar behaves like “Francesca” was only his mother and not hers as well. Stella comforts her by saying that once they are away on their trip, Carla will have forgotten about her feud with Ansgar in no time. Carla agrees with her, then asks her to show her their hotel in New Guinea again.

They cuddle up on the sofa together, and Stella shows Carla the website of the hotel on her laptop computer. She tells Carla about the bathtub, from which they will be able to see the ocean, and says that she wishes she could already be there with Carla.

Carla looks at her in silence for a moment, then asks why not just do it. She suggests to Stella to leave the very next day, because what she learned from her accident is that life is too short and that one has to make use of every minute.

Stella is surprised by Carla’s spontaneity, but Carla explains to her that her rational thinking did not get her anything but trouble, and that she almost lost Stella because of it. She grabs the computer and announces that she will book the hotel right away, and that there is no way back. Stella is delighted.

The next morning, Stella and Carla are in the entrance hall of Königsbrunn. Stella tells Carla that she has to go now, because there is so much to do and she still has to pack. She starts to wonder where she put her passport, and wishes for it to have a built-in beeper so she could find it. Carla looks at her, her eyes full of love, then tells Stella that she is so cute when she is nervous, and kisses her. Stella looks a little shy, and says that it is not just travel nerves.

Stella kisses Carla good bye and wants to leave, but Carla holds her back. She whispers into Stella’s ear that apart from her passport, maybe she could also bring her birth certificate. When Stella looks at her questioningly, Carla says that she does not want to wait any longer, and suggests to get married on their trip, if Stella wants that, too. Of course Stella wants that, too.

Back at her apartment, Stella is looking for her passport. While she is rummaging through a box of papers, Louise picks up a postcard and starts to laugh. It turns out to be a picture of the waiter who was at the wedding, and Stella finally remembers that his name is Paule and that he was a musician on the cruise ship where she used to work.

Stella returns to her office at Königsbrunn to look for her passport there. In the kitchen, somebody turns on the radio, and the song seems to remind Stella of something. In her mind, she suddenly hears how someone asks her whether she wants to take this man to be her husband, and how she, sounding very drunk, says yes.

Christian enters the office and asks whether Stella is alright. She sits down, looking shocked and confused, and tells him that it looks like she is already married.

Carla and Stella decide to get married on their round-the-world trip. Together, they say good bye to family and friends and leave Königsbrunn. Looking out for a happy future together:...

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