The mayor wishes to grant permanent status to the asylum seeker centre, a year after the murder. He aims to maintain the unity of the village and is certain that the villagers will understand this after an informational meeting.

Jeroen made a promise to bring Anneke home safely. The guilt of failing to do so constantly plagues him and the media are aware of how to take advantage of this.

Evert continues to live his life without much suspicion for thirteen years after killing Anneke. The act slowly appears like a bad dream, but one that fades into the background.