Castle kitchenThe castle staff, including Christian, is sitting around the table having lunch. They're still worried about their jobs. Justus says there's no reason to be worried because Elisabeth told them that their jobs aren't in danger. Kurt, the chauffeur, says, looking at Justus, that in times of need they'll be able to make do without a butler. 'Or without the stud farm', says Justus, looking at Christian. 'Or without the fleet of cars', says Christian, looking at Kurt.
Elisabeth comes downstairs, gets something from the office and goes back upstairs. 'Those are our personnel files', Christian says, 'now I'll have a piece of cake after all'.
No LimitsOlli brings Helena and Andi a cake and has a look at the job offers Helena's considering.
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Charlie, Rebecca, Constantin and Olli watch the video from Christian and Olli's wedding on Consti's laptop. Olli says that the video is awesome and that Constantin has to burn it on a DVD for them. Consti says he'll burn a pile of them, maybe they'd like to give them away as presents. [
Yes, please! ] 'Yes, to friends and family, for example', adds Charlie.
They watch the beginning of the Consti-Cam video. Rebecca thinks she looks awful, Consti has to cut that. Olli says, no way, nothing will be cut out, she looks exactly like she always does! She gives him a look. 'Very beautiful, of course!', he says. 'You just saved yourself!', she replies, smiling.
Christian shows up. Olli greets him with a kiss. He tells him he needs to have a look at the vid. Christian isn't really in the mood. He asks Charlie about her vacation with Henriette, but she says she'll tell him later, now he should have a look at what Constantin created for them.
They look at the vid. Rebecca thinks Olli chose the right guy. Olli agrees.
Christian sits down on one of the bar stools and Olli asks him if everything's alright with him. Christian doesn't have a chance to answer. Charlie says that the vid's an awesome memento of their wedding. Christian says it's really great and thanks Constantin. Olli's concerned: 'Now tell me, what's wrong?'
Rebecca, Charlie and Constantin are leaving. Christian's lost in thought, but says goodbye when they address him directly. Olli orders two drinks for them and sits down next to Christian. 'Now tell me the long version, they plan to fire all of you?' 'Not yet, nothing's definite yet', Christian explains, 'but do you think that the Lahnstein's will be able to afford a stud farm in an uncertain situation like this? And without a stud farm, no job. Then I'm gonna be out of work!'.
'Just wait and see what happens', Olli says. 'This is really wearing me out, I'm gonna go back to the castle.' 'Isn't it your afternoon off?' 'Yeah, it is, but maybe they'll have some news.' 'But maybe you should rather try to take your mind off things.' 'How do I do that?', Christian says, kisses Olli goodbye and leaves. Miriam brings the drinks Olli ordered. 'What about the Mochachinos?', she asks. Olli: 'I'd love to drink them with a beautiful blonde! Cheers!'. Miriam smiles. Olli looks worried.
CastleChristian suggests to just ask Elisabeth about it, maybe she'll give them an honest answer. Kurt doesn't think so. Elisabeth is standing behind them and says: 'Mr. Mann, I thought it's your afternoon off.' 'Yeah, it actually is…' he mumbles. Kurt says: 'Mrs. von Lahnstein, Christian, well, Mr. Mann would like to ask you something!'. Christian looks at him, astonished.
Translation from the sneak-peek, thanks to Liz! Christian: It's about our jobs. Of course we all know that you have different problems at the moment, but my colleagues and I would like to know if our jobs are at stake.
Fr. Linse: You would tell us, wouldn't you?
Elisabeth: Yes. Right now there are no layoffs planned. But the situation's serious and I don't want to leave you in the dark. There is no guarantee for your jobs in the long run. I'm sorry.
No LimitsOlli says hello to Rebecca and Helena who are sitting down at the bar. He remains in the background while they're talking about Helena's job offer for Cambodia and her desire to stay in Düsseldorf with Andi.
Castle kitchenOlli comes into the kitchen, greeting the staff, saying he wants to pick up Christian, but if they'd rather sit down together for a while…
Everyone scurries off and leaves the two of them alone. Kurt puts his hands on Christian's shoulders and says: 'It'll be okay, Christian!'.
'Bad news?', Olli wants to know. Christian: 'Mh. But also no good news.'
Christian: We were told, in a roundabout way, that our jobs are far from safe! (Line taken from the spoiler thread, thanks Lugia and Joanna!
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Olli takes his hand and says he has great training and he'll find a new job in no time. Christian doesn't think so, there aren't exactly many job offers for a horse trainer.
Olli: 'Can I do anything for you?'
Christian puts his other hand on Olli's: 'Just be there for me.'
Olli: 'We're married, have you already forgotten? I'll always be there for you!'
They smile at each other.