Tuesday, November 10, 2009 (2503)

Stella tells Christian that she used to work on a cruise ship. One night, she and some of the musicians on board got very drunk, and Paule had the idea to play wedding. Christian tries to calm Stella down by saying that there was probably no minister around, but Stella explains to him that they exchanged their fake vows in front of the captain of the ship, which means that the wedding could be valid.

Carla comes into the office. Stella jumps up and tells her that she was about to go home to pack. Then she grabs Christian and tells him that he is going to help her pack. She kisses Carla goodbye, then drags Christian into the kitchen and to the stairs. A startled Carla stays behind.

Back at her apartment, Stella is about to freak out. She tells Christian that she needs to find out whether Paule is married. When he suggests to ask at the civil registry office, she tells him that she does not have enough time for that, because their flight leaves that night. Stella is worried about Carla’s reaction when she finds out that Stella is married to an untalented dance musician.

Together with Christian, she checks the website of Paule’s band, but his biography only says that he is married, nothing more. Stella grabs the phone. When Christian tries to stop her from calling Paule, she says that she immediately needs a divorce.

Maria is in the park. She is about to read a letter that Ansgar gave her and that explains that she actually is his biological mother when Carla joins her. Maria tells her that she is happy for Carla and Stella because they are such a beautiful couple, and asks where they intend to get married. Carla replies that they do not know yet and want to decide that spontaneously.

Carla asks Maria what she wanted to tell her the night before the wedding. (Writer’s note: Maria wanted to tell Carla that she is not her mother Francesca, but Ansgar – who she now knows is in fact her biological son – asked her not to do it.) Maria says that it was nothing important. When Carla asks her again, saying that she is going to leave that night and who knows how long she will be gone, Maria tells her that she regrets that Carla leaves, but that she is very happy for her. Carla realizes that Maria is trying to dodge the question, and is disappointed. She tells Maria that she thought they could talk more openly now, and walks away.

Carla calls Stella and tells her about Maria’s strange behaviour. Stella has a hard time focusing on the phone call, and not only because she is sitting on her suitcase and trying to close it. She motions to Christian to help her with the suitcase, and tells Carla that what Maria wanted to tell her might not have been that important after all. Besides, they will be high up in the air soon and away from all the family spat. Carla agrees, then asks whether Stella will be on time. Stella assures Carla that she will.

The door bell rings. Stella finishes the phone call and opens the door. It is Paule, the annoying waiter from the wedding. He pulls Stella into a bear hug right away. She asks him to come inside, and tells him that she desperately needs to talk about something with him, but he insists that he needs to have a coffee first.

While Stella is making coffee, Christian is keeping Paule company, putting up a brave front while Paule tells stupid jokes. Stella returns with the coffee. She sits down next to Paule and starts to question him about his life, but does not get the answer she wants. Eventually, she impatiently wants to know if he is married.

When he starts to rave about a woman named Chantal, Stella asks him whether that means that they are not married. He is surprised and wants to know whether she seriously thinks that because of what happened on the cruise ship. When Stella replies that after all, it was the captain who married them, Paule bursts into laughter and says that it was one of the other musicians who just borrowed the captain’s hat. Both Stella and Christian look very relieved.

At Königsbrunn, Carla and some family members and friends are already waiting in the entrance hall when Stella comes rushing in with Christian in tow. Before Carla can say anything, Stella apologizes and says that she knows that she is late, but that they can still make it if they leave right away. Carla and Stella hug, then they start to make their farewells.

Carla tells Elisabeth to stand her ground, no matter what happens, and embraces her. Elisabeth replies that Carla must not worry, and wishes her a good trip.

While Stella says goodbye to Elisabeth as well, Carla turns to Nathalie and Matthias. Nathalie asks Carla to send her a postcard. Carla tells her that there are also phones and the internet to stay in touch. Also, they will return soon.

Stella hugs both Nathalie and Matthias as well, while Carla turns to Maria. She tells her that she is within reach for her anytime. Maria smiles and embraces Carla.

While Maria says good bye to Stella, Carla looks at Ansgar, who is also in the hall. Neither of them say a word.

Finally, Carla walks up to the door to meet Stella there. Arm in arm, they take one last look at the group of people in the hall. Stella shouts “So long!”, and Carla adds “And don’t forget us.” The others laugh. Then Carla and Stella turn around and follow Christian through the front door.

Stella is waiting for Carla outside. Carla closes the door behind her, then turns around to look at Stella. They are all smiles. Carla plants a big kiss on Stella’s lips, then she takes Stella’s hand and together, they leave Königsbrunn.

THE END

This was the final Carla & Stella recap – at least for now. Of course, once they return from their trip – if they return and not stay on some remote island to live happily ever after – you will read about it here.

Pictures: Das Erste

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.

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