This is the third of five episodes I’ll be posting from the German prime time soap opera, Lindenstrasse. Please note the video link will be removed from the Lindenstrasse website on Monday, July 20, 2009. To view this episode, go to the Lindenstrasse Website, select “Basic Version”, select “Video Stream, die letzten 5 Folgen”, select “Folge 1228″. A synopsis in English is provided below. For background information about this iconic television series, please read my earlier post titled Lindenstrasse: The Superlative German Soap Opera.
SYNOPSIS OF LINDENSTRASSE EPISODE 1228, “LONG KEPT SECRETS”
This everlasting silence…since the unpleasant incident at the Stadlers, the atmosphere between Gabi and Andy is extremely tense. The two quarrel with one another. Gabi’s dismissal of his son, Timo, weighs very heavily on Andy. Gabi, on the other hand, cannot understand what Andy was thinking to kiss Maria Stadler.
“Like a second balcony…“, describes Erich how he feels at the moment…”Not badly, just dispensable.” Marion’s visit is a true blessing for him. She has, like few of his friends and acquaintances, absolutely no fear of being in contact with him. She even pampers the ill man with a foot massage. Sadly Erich admits how he is badly suffering from his “uselessness” and how the distance of his fellow men hurts his feelings. “They are afraid of death!” he says with conviction. “Not I“, replies Marion frankly and massages Erich’s feet calmly.
The former “Cafe Moorse“ shines in its new splendor. The opening of the chic “George” goes well. Nastya uses the occasion to invite Enzo to her house for coffee and cake in order to finally thank him for all his help with the apartment renovations. Enzo gladly accepts the offer.
Hajo still has no idea who stands behind the whistle blowing. “I have foes here!” worries Sabrina, who would like to just throw in the towel. In the meantime, at “George”, Hajo grills Huelsch.
Visiting day: Gabi expresses her admiration to Anna during her visit in the prison. Gabi is impressed how Anna accepts her fate and deal with the prison sentence so simply. Anna, however, makes it clear to her cousin that life behind bars is anything but simple.
It also does Helga good to be able to have a good cry on her daughter’s shoulders. Helga is so afraid that Erich will just give up.
Mila, a job, a roof over one’s head! Nastya hasn’t been so content in a very long time, and she lets Enzo sense this. After the coffee party, the two get closer, and they say goodbye in the corridor with a gentle kiss. Sabrina observes the parting mistrustfully. She pulls her son to the side and reminds him of his former report against Nastya. What would happen if Nastya finds out that it was he, Enzo, who busted the fictitious marriage with Hajo?
Cliffhanger: From behind the apartment door, Nastya overhears the conversation between Sabrina and Enzo. How will she react?
Resolution to the Last Episode: Hajo still hasn’t found out who reported Sabrina to the authorities for serving alcohol without a license.
