The legal maneuvering of the publicans leads to an unlikely Prank-Hoflinger alliance brokered by Clara, who also helps Colina escape her husband.

For five years, Roman Hoflinger and Curt Prank have been rival partners in the brewery, and Clara's share of the deal is the deciding factor in every business decision. Torn between her father and her husband, she hopes for a fresh start in America with Roman, as their marriage is at stake. Prank, over Roman's head, puts everything on the line with a gigantic innovation for the 1905 Oktoberfest! But a new rival sees his opportunity to take advantage of the dispute.

The devastating fire not only ends Clara and Roman's dreams for the future, but also leads to the final rift between Roman and Prank. Roman decides to get rid of his business partner and allies himself with the competition. Prank is determined to prevent this – by any means necessary. This rivalry is driving Clara into the arms of another. After her agonizing time in prison, Colina Kandl finds a new home in the "Deutsche Eiche" inn, while her son Maxi has no idea of her release.