It’s Judith Lorenz’s first day at the Hanover Health Department. Her new colleagues approach her openly and with interest. But Mr. Lehmann makes an inappropriate comment to her at the very first chance he gets.

Ms. Bredow confronts Mr. Lehmann about his inappropriate remarks toward the new colleague, but he accuses her of professional negligence. Ms. Lorenz takes Ms. Bredow’s side.

Ms. Bredow comes to have dinner at the house of Ms. Lorenz, who is still in the process of moving into and decorating her new apartment. Away from the office, the two colleagues begin confiding in each other.