One of the hostages clearly knows more about the situation, but the hostages seem to put their trust in one another. The robbers get a surprise visit, and Susan faces a thorny dilemma.

The police secretly penetrate the bank in an effort to free the hostages, and see their suspicions confirmed. Arne has great trouble keeping press and public in the dark about the whole operation.

The police are closing in on the robbers, who are growing increasingly nervous. They try to do a runner, but Walter and Noor fight back. Serge faces a major confrontation.