When it emerges that the incident wasn’t an accident but deliberate sabotage, accusations fly in every direction. Bianca and Janine find themselves at odds. Menno will be leading the investigation into the death.

The initial interviews are underway. Though she seemed unconcerned, Menno is rigorously scrutinizing Laura’s alibi. Rik is struggling to control his emotions. Lucas grows increasingly distraught as Menno begins to suspect the Sanders family…

In public, Bianca voiced her doubts about Ludo's innocence. Anton skillfully exploited this by suggesting to Julia that she cease contact with Ludo. Though well-intentioned, Janine’s advice to Bianca backfired unexpectedly.

Rik startles at a visitor’s arrival. Julia remains composed and seeks out Ludo. Anton feels frustrated by Ludo. Jef is looking for new staff for De Koning. Tim believes distraction is the best way to leave traumatic events behind.

Nina finds it unbearable when Noud suspects her father. When Lucas also confesses his distrust of Ludo, Nina must take action. Lorena remains determined to reclaim De Rozenboom. Bianca continues to alienate people with her actions.

Bianca believes she’s strong enough to attend the cremation. Rik and Nuran are taken aback when Aysen won't leave them alone. Rikki insists she’s doing well, but her friends have their doubts. Ludo has developed an interest in a woman.

Lucas subtly investigates whether the police suspect Ludo and discovers there are surveillance recordings. What do they show? As Nuran spirals, Rik attempts to soothe her. Nina is visibly on edge when she’s called in for questioning.

Lorena felt a rising frustration as it seemed Bianca had no intention of returning The Rose Tree. Lucas was deeply unsettled by what he’d discovered. Tim found joy in the fact that Rikki was finally acknowledging her true feelings. And Anto…

It’s difficult for Rik to say goodbye to Rikki. Lorena hopes that by telling her story honestly, she can secure Nina's support. Julia is pleasantly surprised when Ludo unexpectedly appears at her door.

It turns out Julia is considerably more resilient than Ludo had anticipated. Rik and Nuran are required to visit the police station. Rik makes a confession, but asks that Menno not be informed about it by Nuran. Nina and Lucas find themselv…

Lorena discovers something unsettling and attempts to exploit it for her own gain. Aysen inserts herself into Menno’s murder investigation without being asked. Rik insists that Femke give a statement at the police station, but Femke demands…

Bianca suspects Anton is obstructing the murder investigation. Lucas grew uneasy when he learned the direction the inquiry was taking. Rik refuses to yield to blackmail. Julia wishes to introduce her son to Wiet.

Ludwig exerts pressure on Lucas, insisting that his family offer him unwavering support. Anton attempts to curb Bianca’s obsessive tendencies. Aysen manages to redirect the murder investigation with newly revealed information.

Following her discovery, Aysen insists on taking an active role in the murder investigation. Janine encounters Ludo when he isn't alone. When Lorena and Nina learn what Mike has done to them, it comes as a shock to both.

Wiet believes that Tim is being reckless with his health. Aysen insists that Menno reveal the fingerprints' origin. If he refuses, the situation will escalate. Nina attempts to connect with Lorena.

Anton made it clear to Julia that she was no longer welcome in his home. Maxime attempted to discover whether Ludo had found a new girlfriend. Nuran believed it would be best if Wiet gave Tim some space for a while. Noud uncovered the fact …

Lorena unravels when the pressure becomes too much to bear. Rik finds it difficult whenever Nuran and Femke seem to be growing close. Aysen anticipates a suspension and is considering what she can do in response. Jef learns that Bing must g…

Bianca is pleased by the arrest of the primary suspect. Janine has a chance with a younger man. Tim learns that Anton has turned Julia out of the house. Menno confronts Lorena about lies concerning her alibi. Laura reports to the police sta…

Nina harbors a deep fear of betrayal. She longs for Lucas to rescue her from a difficult predicament. Ludo discovers Janine in an uncomfortable situation. Anton’s efforts to regain Bianca's trust fall completely flat.

Nuran had a romantic surprise planned for Rik, but he received a shocking jolt instead. Nina was obliged to accompany him to the office; there, she attempted to convince Aysen of her innocence, only to inadvertently make matters worse.

Now, Noud voices his distrust of Ludo to anyone who will listen. Lucas receives troubling news, which strains his relationship with Menno. And Janine struggles to conceal her doubts from Ludo.

The tension ratchets up as Anton confronts Ludo with sharp accusations. Ludo, however, refuses to be swayed. Nina struggles to resist a rash decision. Meanwhile, Lucas attempts to secure Menno’s support.

Anton’s actions create a rift with Bianca. Femke delicately inquires of Jef about her prospects with Rik. Tim feels confident he will pass his exam. Julia touches upon a vulnerable spot with solitary Ludo.

Rik faces an impossible choice. Secretly, Lucas and Noud conspire against Ludo. Janine only amplifies Nina's insecurities. In the murder investigation, Menno uncovers new details.

Lucas can no longer contain a significant secret. Janine feels guilty for having allowed it to burden him for so long. Rik is torn between anger and a sense of responsibility. Aysen attempts to manipulate Ludo.

Ludo makes a harsh decision regarding Lucas. Rik offers something to Femke. Because she wants what's best for him, Wiet refuses to help Tim with his studies. Tim misinterprets this gesture. Aysen isn’t finished with Nina yet.

Wiet made a discovery that shifted the direction of the investigation. Nina had an explanation to offer Ludo. Lorena couldn't accept the accusations Aysen leveled against her, nor what followed. Bianca was stunned by the latest reports conc…

Bianca doesn't just put herself at risk when she tries to elicit a confession from Nina. It’s clear that something has irrevocably broken down between Lorena and Nina. A great deal of the trouble stems from Wiet’s actions concerning Tim. An…

Femke joins Rik and Nuran for a pleasant midday meal. Anton believes it would be best for Bianca if she took some time away. Noud is overwhelmed by the emotional intensity of Nina. Ludo makes it clear that he will not accept Anton’s behavio…

Nina is utterly surprised by both Noud and Ludo. Despite Menno’s objections, Aysen insists on conducting an interrogation. Wiet desires to reclaim her position at Dansatoria, but first she must mend things with Lucas.

Nina is determined to become independent. Aysen vents her frustration about the investigation on Nuran. Rik feels relieved that Femke is seriously considering an abortion. Janine wants to use Aysen as leverage in her fight against Ludo.

Laura files a complaint with Aysen’s supervisor. When Rick rejects Lucas and Wiet's extravagant wedding proposals, Lucas devises a daring scheme. The marriage of Noud and Nina once again finds itself on edge.

Nina finds refuge in an unlikely haven. Anton is warned that his job is at risk. Ludo hurts Maxime by denying her a cherished desire. Lucas struggles to accept rejection.

Anton struggles to manage his emotions. Maxime believes Julia dislikes her and wants to understand why. Janine unexpectedly encounters the man with whom she’d previously shared a playful exchange.

Rick layers one deception upon another. Anton intends to use Julia to thwart Ludo's privatization plans. Janine continues her opposition to Ludo and hopes that Nina will support her, now that she has distanced herself from her father.

Maxime finds it difficult to settle into the emptiness of his home. Wiet is determined to perform at Lucas' wedding, so Lucas must now find a way to convince Menno with genuine enthusiasm. Aysen remains consumed by the murder investigation …

Janine is determined to resolve her disagreement with Nina, who finds it difficult to manage independently. Anton comes into possession of evidence suggesting that Ludo's plans concerning the University Medical Center are primarily motivate…

A slip of the tongue reveals what Wiet truly thinks of Nuran's feelings for Rik, delivering another emotional blow to Rik. Janine finds her work considerably more enjoyable when Frank begins flirting with her. Meanwhile, Maxime is quietly h…

Aysen throws herself into the murder investigation, prioritizing new evidence above all else. She makes a discovery that turns everything on its head. Rik is utterly fed up with the constant trouble Femke brings him.

Nuran and Jef surprised Rik with an unexpected visit. Anton wants Janine to disregard journalistic principles in order to discredit Ludo. Can Aysen conceal her distress over what she’s uncovered?

A phone call interrupts Nina, and Lucas finds himself caught in the resulting chaos. Aysen struggles to manage Bing, a source of considerable frustration for her. Meanwhile, Maxime pores over Ludo's schedule, rearranging an appointment with…

Maxime experiences a thrilling encounter. Anton bristles with annoyance as Julia takes Ludo’s place. Barely home, Sjors uncovers a significant injustice. Wiet confesses that she has missed Sjors terribly.

Nina felt that Janine had crossed a line with the article about Ludo. Deep within *The Rose Tree*, Lucas finds himself embroiled in a heated argument. Ludo manages to captivate Tim. Rik receives an unsettling text message from Femke.

Rick piles layer upon layer of excuses to avoid going to Femke’s. Sjoerd is finally able to hold his son close. Tim accuses Anton of behaving childishly in his dispute with Ludo.

Strange behavior among the group makes Bing suspicious. Lorena appears to be bullying Nina, yet simultaneously making demands of her. Aysen is convinced she knows who was responsible for the parasailing incident and is determined to find pr…

Rik is unusually cautious following a disturbing phone call and seeks assistance. Lucas has troubling news for Wiet regarding his conflict with Sjors. Meanwhile, Lorena and Nina are entering into a wager; she intends to secure a particularl…

Sjoerd accuses Anton of prioritizing his career above his son. Wiet makes it clear to Lucas that he’s been a poor friend. Maxime begins searching for information about Vincent. Julia finds herself increasingly gaining Ludo's sympathy due to…

Rik learns of Vincent and confronts Maxime. Anton attempts to mend things with Tim. Julia makes a confession to Anton concerning Ludo and the AZM. Vincent’s interview with Ludo doesn't unfold as he’d wished.

Maxime asks Rik to promise he will keep her secret safe. Rik is pursuing a shadowy figure. Janine finds herself obliged to introduce Frank to Lucas and Nina. Thanks to Noud, Aysen makes a significant discovery.

Rik is taken aback by what Aysen knows about him. When Menno announces that he’s found their dream house, Lucas doesn't want to disappoint him. Maxime offers Vincent her help, but he doesn’t respond as she hoped he would.

Tensions rise between Nina and Lorena during a living room renovation. Aysen insists Rik recount every detail of his night with Femke. Julia disrupts an AZM meeting, inadvertently drawing Anton’s disapproval. Meanwhile, Lorena unknowingly s…

A wave of relief washes over Nuran when Rik finally arrives home from the airport. Unexpectedly, Frank confesses his feelings to Janine. Lucas and Maxime organize a pleasant evening for Nina, but things don't quite go as planned.

The tension between Sjoerd and Tim flares up once more with Rikki's return. Nina expresses her frustration with Vincent. Meanwhile, Lucas and Menno are touring their dream house. And, quite by chance, Maxime encounters Vincent again.

Janine’s article creates a rift between Julia and Ludo. Rik feels guilty when Nuran responds with understanding to his clumsy behavior. Rikki remains unaware that someone is watching her son, Bram.

Rikki and Sjoerd have lost Bram. Rikki suspects he knows who is likely responsible, and wonders how much longer he can keep it to himself. Nina struggles when Noud arrives with the divorce papers. Lorena proves herself a true friend.

Rik fears that Nuran has simply reached her limit with him. Nuran discovers that her sister is concealing something from her. Anton interrupts an intimate moment between Julia and Ludo. Tim believes that Sjoerd is making empty promises to R…

At the bachelor party, Lucas makes a startling discovery about Menno. Julia is bewildered by Anton’s actions. Vincent finds himself unsure of what to make of Maxime and is increasingly frustrated by her interference. Rik feels a surge of ho…

Lucas feels overlooked by Menno. Ludo overhears a phone conversation between Anton and Julia, and is keen to discover what’s happening. An accident for Lorena unexpectedly blossoms into a romantic encounter. Nina decides to pursue Vincent w…

The connection between Rik and Nuran is strained; for a moment, they’re unsure how to navigate their relationship. Aysen accuses Rik of acting foolishly. Nina feels deeply disappointed by Lorena. Maxime is doing everything possible to regai…

Rik reaches out for assistance concerning Aysen, should the situation with Nuran worsen. Tim feels that Rik isn't taking him seriously. Wiets is utterly astonished to see Lucas with another young man and learns that he has called off the we…

Lorena attempts to secure a business arrangement behind Nina's back. Julia finds herself uneasy with Anton’s behavior. Ludo cautions Nina that her partnership with Lorena may lead to difficulties.

Nina and Lorena are unwilling to admit they’ve made a mistake, and as a result, their partnership is falling apart. Noud and Wiet arrange a friendly competition between Lucas and Menno. Maxime is insulted by Vincent.

Anton refuses to be swayed by Julia’s influence. Rik is determined to protect Rikki and Bram, but Rikki finds his rules far too restrictive. To distract himself from thoughts of Rik, Nuran seeks diversion. Aysen challenges Vincent.

Janine and Frank remain at odds regarding what’s best for Lucas. Rik seeks Bing's assistance to ensnare Femke. Meanwhile, Nina makes a decision concerning her collaboration with Lorena.

Aysen grows alarmed whenever Nuran is gone. Nina and Lorena are both determined to demonstrate their ability to succeed independently of one another. Femke has nothing left to lose. When Rik discovers what Femke intends to do, he is deeply …

Anton gathered from Julia's words that she was somewhat unsettled by him. Femke understood the game Rik was attempting to play and made it clear that she held the power. Tim wanted to offer Rikki his support, but found himself unable to int…

Rick and Nuran felt trapped, seeing no way out of their predicament. Janine bristled with annoyance as the self-assured Ludo was certain he would be assigned to the AZM. Maxime learned that Vincent had slept with Lorena and attempted to tur…

The Sinterklaas celebration at Toko was proving difficult. Rikki didn’t want to participate, and that irritated Tim. What further frustrated him was the surprise he received. When Vincent hesitated over a task, Ludo pressured him relentless…

If Ludo rushes headlong into things, he’ll certainly provoke Anton's anger. Vincent is considering leaving Meerdijk, and Maxime is subtly attempting to dissuade him. Meanwhile, Janine is trying to convince Frank that she doesn't want Ludo b…

Vincent finds himself fighting to keep his job. Janine suspects that the assignment of the AMZ project to Ludo may not have been entirely above board. Frank asks her to drop the matter. Julia feels increasingly uncomfortable because of Bian…

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Rik was distraught and consumed by guilt as Nuran vanished without a trace. Tim made an offer to Rikki, but she showed no enthusiasm for it at all. Nina teased Vincent, hoping he might find her appealing too.

Julia feels resentful toward Anton, believing he manipulated her to undermine Ludo. Janine attempts to offer support to Bianca as she grapples with a difficult decision. Ludo extends assistance to Nina in business matters, but she stubbornl…

Rick feels like the luckiest man alive. When Menno listens to Femke, he’s struck with an idea. Tim finds solace in Sjors's support during a difficult time. Janine vents her frustrations on Anton.

Anton feels as though everyone is against him. Menno withholds the new details he’s uncovered regarding the murder case involving Aysen. When Bing and Rikki return from Croatia, they intend to throw a surprise party for Nuran and Rik.

Menno subjected the suspect to a rigorous interrogation. When Bianca insisted she could handle things alone, Sjoerd remained unconvinced. Janine attempted to persuade Frank that she was fighting for him. It pained Julia to see Ludo react wi…

Rik makes a confession to Nuran. Maxime objects when Nina decides to collaborate with Vincent. Tim invents an excuse to be near Sjors. Wiet views Sjoerd differently now. The surprise party is a complete failure.

Janine is making a decision about her future. Nuran finds himself moved by Aysen’s devotion. Following an intimate moment, Tim and Sjors have some things to discuss. When Rikki presses him, Rik withholds the truth. It deeply hurts Rikki tha…

Menno is taken aback when he receives a romantic invitation from Lucas. Janine confesses to Bianca that her relationship with Frank has been influenced by Ludo. She resolves to expose Ludo, but will she succeed? Maxime attempts subtly to un…

Ludo manages to overwhelm Janine, but she retaliates in kind. Meanwhile, Menno summons Nuran for questioning. Bianca must contain her anger if she hopes to uncover the circumstances surrounding Mike’s death.

Tim feels disappointed when Rikki doesn't seem to react at all. When Lucas encounters Menno, he puts on a show of being perfectly fine. Maxime is playing a manipulative game because she disapproves of Nina’s interest in Vincent.

Sjoerd and Wiet are giving a Christmas concert in the square. Lonely Anton tries to persuade Julia to spend Christmas with him in a warm and pleasant way. After avoiding Menno, Lucas feels compelled to make amends.

Julia is making a decision about her relationship with Anton. Bianca advises Janine to carefully consider whether she wants to publicly accuse Ludo of bribery. Nina finds it unsettling to see Maxime and Vincent together.

Ludo struck a chord with Janine. Tim recoiled at his mother’s decision, feeling diminished by it. Wiet found herself increasingly drawn to Sjoerd.

Janine steels herself for the repercussions of her publication, though events unfold differently than expected with Ludo. Rikki notices that Wiet and Sjoerd are increasingly secretive together. Tim finds it hard to believe Sjors when she in…

Vincent has read the article and draws far-reaching conclusions from it. Maxime is alarmed by this. Sjoerd intervenes in a disagreement between Julia and Tim. Nuran attempts to persuade Rikki to join him in approaching Rik, but ultimately d…

As Maxime attempts to stir up trouble between Lorena and Vincent, her behavior becomes increasingly suspicious. Tim struggles to understand why Sjoerd aided Anton. Lucas receives disheartening news regarding the wedding. Nina and Vincent se…

Nina and Vincent reach a bewildering conclusion. It irritates Rikki that her father persists in trying to reach out, so she takes action. Noud notices that Jef is behaving strangely. Maxime has an error to correct.

Sjors is pleased that Tim is making an effort for Rikki. Lorena isn’t satisfied with a cheap gift idea for Lucas. Rik wants to prove he's not a useless father. Wiet tries to brush Rikki off, but her lie is exposed and Sjoerd bears the brunt…

Lorena fabricated details about her income to the bank. Nina employed a minor injury to capture Vincent’s attention. Rikki felt touched by Sjors's offer of assistance.

The meeting between Lucas' and Menno's parents felt awkward and strained. Sjors was taken aback by a decision made by Tim. Nuran has to deliver difficult news to Rik.

Rikki simply couldn’t bear it anymore – the constant talk of her father. Janine suspected that Anton was lonely, but he remained an enigma, unwilling to reveal himself. Nevertheless, his behavior created a deeply awkward situation.

Anton felt humiliated by Bianca and acted out at De Koning’s. Rikki confused Sjoerd. Nina's hope for a relationship with Vincent grew steadily. Yet, Vincent was intimate with someone else.

Anton stirred up trouble between Sjoerd and Bianca. Lucas grew angry when Menno arranged something behind his back. Rik wanted to know how things would proceed with him and Nuran. Aysen felt that Nuran needed to prioritize his own well-bein…

Noud is taken aback by what he learns of Nina’s feelings. Bing believes that Nuran and Rik can overcome anything, but does Nuran share that conviction? Lucas uncovers a shared secret between Vincent and Aysen. Rik attempts to blackmail Ayse…

Sjors has discovered that Rikki wants Sjoerd back. Vincent wonders why Nina has suddenly become so difficult with him. Sjoerd is unhappy because of his parents’ failed marriage. Tim wants to know from Sjors what she feels for him.

Lorena finds herself needing to make a sacrifice in order to obtain money. Bianca presents her demands for financial support. Tim makes a promise to Sjors. Rikki overhears a conversation that was not meant for her ears.

The trial involving Rik is about to begin. He hopes that Nuran and Rikki will be present at the hearing. Sjoerd is trying to make his mother understand that she’ll suffer from a bitter divorce. Menno is preparing a grand surprise for Lucas,…

Lorena and Nina are launching their new handbag line, but the evening doesn't unfold as they’d hoped for either of them. When Bing visits Rik in prison, that situation quickly spirals out of control. Meanwhile, Nuran seeks comfort from her …

Noah discovers that Lorena is misappropriating the wedding funds of Lucas and Menno. Nuran must defend her future plans, as Jef believes they disadvantage Rick. What information concerning Lucas remains concealed?

Lorena finds herself increasingly entangled in difficulties. Nina attempts to move on from Vincent by seeking affection elsewhere. Bianca begins the process of encouraging Anton to leave home.

Anton’s impulsive behavior leads him into trouble with the police. Sensing a possible connection between Rikki and Sjoerd, Wiet plots a countermove. Vincent is curious about why Maxime seems so invested in Nina.

Lorena has no intention of telling Noud the extent of her troubles. Sjoerd is unhappy with his home life, and Rikki seizes upon this to draw closer. A letter from Rik leaves Nuran thoroughly bewildered.

Everyone is gathering for a memorable day in Meerdijk—everyone that is, except Rik, who remains behind bars. Should he lose his composure while incarcerated, things will certainly go badly for him.

Lucas and Menno are thrilled about the musical act Lorena has arranged for them. Lorena attempts to capitalize on this triumph. Meanwhile, Wiet and Sjoerd decide they must tell Rikki about their feelings, but then troubling news arrives con…

When Sjors discovers that Wiet and Sjoerd are involved, Wiet insists she keep it a secret. Nuran finds herself unsettled during a visit with Rik. Bing observes the extent of Menno’s influence over Lucas. Rikki faces a difficult moral choice…

Maxime notices that Nina's infatuation is heading in the wrong direction. Lorena won’t let Lucas stand in her way when she sets her sights on a man. After an encounter with Aysen, Vincent can’t understand why Noud is so troubled by it.

Lorena believes she’s making good progress, only to be disappointed. When Vincent refuses a business partnership, he finds himself at odds with Ludo. Though wounded and rejected in several areas of his life, Tim still offers Sjors a token o…

Bing and Lucas, craving excitement and a thrill, impulsively borrow Ludo’s brand-new speedboat. Tim is struggling to cope with deep emotional distress. Rikki makes a significant personal choice. And Sjors seeks guidance, uncertain about her…

Bianca noticed that Tim hadn’t slept at home. Anton brushed aside her concern. Rikki needed her father, yet resented him for what he had done. Lucas wanted Menno to come and live with him at the shop.

Rik tries to persuade Maxime to confide in her a significant secret. Wiet is angry with Rikki; true friends don’t behave that way towards each other. Sjoerd is fed up with his father and wants to leave home, but Bianca doesn't want him to.

Janine has noticed that Maxime is increasingly and intensely involved in the lives of Nina and Vincent. Wiet feels betrayed by Sjoerd. And if Lorena continues to pursue Stefano, Laura wants to know why.

The trial of Rik concluded with a verdict. Maxime asserted her position as the new owner of Toko, a declaration that didn't sit well with everyone present. Wiet strongly objected to being perceived as the person who ended a relationship.

Lucas hurried to Bing’s, spurred by the news that Ludo had discovered his boat had been temporarily taken. Meanwhile, Anton grew uneasy as he and Bianca began searching for any clues regarding Tim's whereabouts.

Lorena envisions a future with Stefano, complete and vivid in her mind. Maxime manipulates Noud to secure Vincent’s attachment. Nuran has had more than enough of the intrusive behavior of both Bing and Aysen, and takes decisive action. Luca…

Anton reports Tim as missing to the police. Menno worries that Lucas’s nightlife might drive a wedge between them. Bing and Aysen disagree about how best to assist Nuran. Jef is shocked by Nuran's condition when he finds him at De Koning.

To find Tim, Sjors and Sjoerd put up posters around town. Tim tells Willem that he’s not needed by anyone. Wiet strives to keep the conflict with Rikki from escalating, making a difficult decision along the way. Anton is disappointed when h…

Lucas is startled as new details about the boat theft emerge. Anton accuses Aysen of inadequate investigation into Tim’s disappearance. As Tim prepares to leave, Willem offers him a final meal. Maxime and Vincent find themselves at odds reg…

Anton and Bianca head out to the location where Tim’s last known signal was detected. Nina believes she knows from whom he received a lovely Valentine's bouquet. Aysen attempts to contact Menno, but Lucas is monopolizing his attention.

When Aysen confronts Anton, she finds herself facing a reprimand. Wiet suffers under the exacting demands Rikki places on Sjoerd. Menno’s recently adopted carefree attitude lands him in trouble. Lucas is consumed with anxiety by a fresh dev…

Anton sharply accuses Rikki of being a poor mother. Nuran bristles when Bing suggests her clothing is far too revealing. Wiet offers support to Sjoerd after he records an emotional appeal seeking the missing Tim. Lucas, frustrated by a lack…

Pressured to settle her outstanding debts, Lorena makes a perilous choice. Rikki tells Sjors that she has fundamentally misunderstood her relationship with Tim, prompting a confession from Sjors. Meanwhile, Bing and Aysen clash over Nurans …

Lorena is attempting to cover up a mistake. Stefano admits he’s developed deeper feelings for someone again after a long time. Maxime is caught secretly looking through an album of Vincent's childhood photographs. Nina feels utterly ashamed…

When new traces of Tim surface, they profoundly affect Anton. Following an interview with Menno, he lashes out at Lucas. Ludo has startling news for Stefano. Aysen is investigating Tim.

Stefano pressed Lorena for an explanation of her clandestine activities. Anton insisted that Aysen reveal her discovery to the world. Sjors confessed something to both Bianca and Anton. Bing ensured, in a dramatic fashion, that neither he n…

Anton received astonishing news concerning Tim and sought clarification from Ludo. Ludo then presented him with a surprising proposition. Lorena vanished without a trace, realizing she had but one final recourse to salvage her reputation wi…

Aysen struggles as Bing gains control of Nuran, something she cannot prevent. Vincent finds himself compelled to forge a close partnership with Nina. Rikki has reached her limit with Sjors’s constant need for assistance and evicts him and W…

Maxime intervenes when Janine attempts to set Nina and Vincent up together. Sjoerd tries to mediate as tensions rise between Ludo and Anton. Anton retreats to the lake, disrupting the police investigation. Bianca believes that arguing will …

Anton decides to investigate on his own. Janine attempts to explain her meeting with Vincent to Nina, but is repeatedly interrupted. Bing discovers that Nuran doesn’t entirely trust him. Lucas sets himself an impossible task when he wants t…

Startling new evidence has emerged in the disappearance of Tim, and Anton immediately sets out to investigate. Sjors feels inadequate when Rikki declines her offer of assistance. Menno has misplaced a crucial piece of evidence, a mistake th…

When Lucas finds a glimmer of good within Menno’s sentence, it proves too much for Menno to bear. Aysen makes a discovery concerning the bombing case, and that sets her firmly on the right track. Bianca is stunned by what she hears about An…

Aysen intends to demonstrate that Nuran is lying to shield Bing. Maxime observes a significant shift in the relationship between Vincent and Janine. Worrying about Jef’s reaction, she inadvertently reveals the secret: Vincent is her son. Bi…

Maxime listens as Vincent confides his feelings for Nina, and also speaks of a former lover. Rikki makes a misjudgment, putting Bram in danger as a result. Bianca fears Sjoerd is losing control and may relapse into drug use. Hearing this, A…

Lucas discovers that Ludo is tracking Bing. Menno crosses a line when frustrated by Lucas’s behavior. Wiet doesn't want Sjoerd to go to Rikki for her assistance. Sjors demands that Bing tell her what his involvement is with the boat and Tim…

Rikki believes she must process her father’s loss in solitude. Nuran is using Bing to manipulate her sister. Lucas is feigning injuries. According to Wiet, her relationship with Sjoerd is suffering because of his former partner.

Vincent is taken aback when someone appears at his door. Bing accuses Nuran of disregarding her feelings. Sjors wants to know from Bing what game he’s playing. Jef and Laura feel they should support Rikki.

A glimmer of hope arises for Sjoerd and Sjors when someone comes forward with news concerning Tim. Vincent feels betrayed by both Janine and Nina. Aysen uncovers evidence against Lucas regarding the night of the boat theft. Anton’s way of g…

Vincent has disappointed Nina. Janine believes she knows who brought Milou to Meerdijk. Anton is uneasy about Sjoerd’s ambitious plans. Lucas hopes his marriage can be salvaged, but Menno makes a decisive choice.

Ludo read a distressing item in the newspaper and resolved to take action. Lucas decided that his best course was to report what he knew to the police. Bing insisted that Nuran should make her own decisions. Anton overwhelmed Rikki with hea…

Ludo is putting considerable pressure on Lucas. Aysen is hindering Menno’s efforts to get back to work. Nuran is startled by a decision made by Rikki. Nina manages to penetrate Vincent's defenses.

Wiet struggles to maintain the gentle peace she shares with Rikki. Vincent has had enough of Maxime questioning him about his personal life through Milou. Lucas is growing distraught over Menno’s behavior. Noud tries to stop Nina as she att…

Wiet feels she’s losing Sjoerd, through Rikki. Maxime is pleased with the way things are progressing between Vincent and Milou. Jef doesn't share that view. Vincent makes a confession to Milou about the past. To spare her daughter considera…

An unconventional proposition arises that could sweep the entire boat incident under the rug. Lucas fears his betrayal of Bing will be revealed. Wiet manipulates Sjoerd, but is burdened by guilt. Ludo makes a discovery concerning Nuran.

Bianca’s attentive care felt stifling to Rikki. Anton sensed the need for intervention. Aysen believes that Nuran has completely mismanaged things with Ludo. How many compromises must Lucas make to resolve his conflict with Bing?

The argument between Ludo and Bing is escalating, causing Nuran considerable worry about Bing. Meanwhile, Noud has discovered that Vincent kissed Milou. Unaware of the situation, Lucas continues to encourage Menno, pushing him further than …

Sjoerd reacts sharply when Anton Tims wants to clear out his room. Lucas risks becoming a casualty in the dispute between Bing and Ludo. When Rikki reads Tim’s poem, she is visibly upset. Wiet finds herself needing to choose sides: her sist…

Maxime couldn't dissuade Nina from attending the opening of Toko. Confronted with traumas from her past, Wiet struggles. Meanwhile, Sjoerd hires a psychic hoping to find a lead in the search for Tim.

Bing awoke, disoriented and unsure of his surroundings. One thing was certain: he had to leave this place. Bianca confronted Wiet about enabling Sjoerd’s obsessive behavior. Aysen was astonished to find Nuran insisting that the separation a…

Sjors suspects that Sjoerd and Wiet’s quest will end in disappointment. He confessed to Julia how terribly he misses Tim. Lucas recounted the boat incident to Janine, finding it ridiculous when she refused to assist him.

Menno resents Lucas’s reluctance to confide in him. Nuran insists that Bing would be a fool to allow himself to be manipulated again by Ludo. Sjors has come to the conclusion that Nuran is in love with Bing.

Following instructions from a psychic, Sjoerd joins the residents of Meerdijk to search a meadow for any trace of Tim. Anton finds it ridiculous that Bianca is participating. Meanwhile, Nina lures Vincent back home.

Vincent withholds from Milou the depth of his connection with Nina. Julia believes Bianca holds her responsible for all the hardship. Anton finds renewed hope as he seeks a different approach to reach Sjoerd.

Janine discovers that Lucas still hasn't confessed his story to Sjoerd. Nina receives troubling news concerning Vincent. Bianca attempts to reach Sjoerd. Jef and Laura mediate the dispute within the Bouwhuis family.

Aysen confronts Menno with evidence of his perjury. Nuran invites Bing to a pleasant dinner, but they encounter Ludo at De Rozenboom. Wiet demands that Rikki leave Sjoerd alone.

Lucas grows anxious as Sjoerd fires questions at him from every direction. Maxime attempts to mediate between Vincent and Milou. Nina declines an offer from Ludo. Janine notices that Bianca is putting on a cheerful facade, though she isn’t …

Aysen overhears a conversation not meant for her ears. Sjors confronts Bing with what she knows about him and his deceptions. Janine attempts to persuade Menno against allowing Lucas to fall. Bianca and Anton receive startling news.

Bianca discovered that Janine had been dishonest about what she knew concerning the night of Tim’s disappearance. Aysen confronted Bing with considerable force. Nuran was instructed to report to the police station. Jef stood against Sjors w…

Anton strives to stop Rikki from discarding her future. Nuran accuses Bing of endangering her by confiding in Sjors. Aysen pulls out all the stops to prove that Menno has lied under oath. Nina and Vincent quarrel, instigated by Lucas.

Menno receives troubling news. When Lorena returns from South America and acts as if nothing has happened, it deeply upsets Nina. Milou coaxes a significant statement from Vincent. Noud begins to suspect that things are not well between Luc…

Noah tries to discover what transpired between Lucas and Menno. What began as a business disagreement between Nina and Lorena is escalating into something increasingly personal. Bing refuses to accept Jef’s accusations of dishonesty and sel…

Wiet strives to remain loyal to Sjoerd, even though she no longer truly believes they will find Tim. Sjors asks Aysen for assistance. Menno’s attempt at making amends doesn't quite go as planned. Vincent observes that Nina is struggling dee…

Bing bristles with anger at Sjors for pressuring Nuran. Rikki is painfully confronted by a sorrow from the past. Wiet suspects that Sjoerd is spiraling downwards. Aysen makes Sjors a tempting offer.

In the midst of The Rose Tree, Lucas unexpectedly collapses. Nina attempts to resolve her issues with Lorena through a business proposition, extending an offer. Bianca inadvertently strikes a sensitive chord with Anton. Julia showers Rikki …

Wiets fears she might push Sjoerd away, and makes a worrying discovery. Rikki and Anton enjoy a pleasant day of skating in the park. Lucas drowns his sorrows in alcohol. Janine believes Roel would be a good fit for Bianca.

Noud refuses to be dismissed with excuses from Lucas. Rikki lies in order to remain close to Anton. Sjoerd is manipulating Wiet emotionally. Bianca wonders whether she should proceed with her date with Roel.

Julia draws conclusions about Anton’s feelings for Bianca. Wiet tries to dissuade Sjoerd from traveling to Canada to find Tim. Sjors and Aysen collaborate to deal with Bing. Nuran receives an unwelcome surprise.

Lorena notices a tension between Nina and Vincent. Bing is determined not to compromise Nurans’s interests, but then Aysen pressures him. Nuran devises a way to reach out to Bing. Vincent chooses the girl with whom he envisions his future.

Roel realizes that Menno fears a past event will resurface. Nina refuses to accept support from Lorena, as the damage to their trust runs too deep. Jef’s attempt to connect with Nuran backfires.

Sjoerd lacks the funds to realize his ambitions and is now searching for a way forward. Wiet watches as Sjoerd spirals downward. Vincent presents an unexpected scheme to Ludo. Rikki finds solace in caring for the ailing Anton.

Wiet erupts when she hears Sjoerd’s smuggling schemes. Noud seeks help and counsel, suspecting that Lucas is a victim of domestic abuse. Nina misinterprets Vincent's intentions. It frustrates Menno that Lucas and Roel dismiss him.

Desperation claws at Nuran as she struggles to reach Bing. Weed represents Sjoerd’s deepest fear. Sjors intends to use Bianca to expose Nuran's fabricated alibi. Anton uncovers Sjoerd and Wiet’s clandestine travel arrangements.

Vincent learns that Milou has been unexpectedly admitted to the hospital. Lorena is seeking help because she wants to reconcile with Nina. Menno finds it incredibly irritating that Noud constantly keeps an eye on him. Sjoerd fears he’s losi…

Lorena anticipates that Jef will side with her in the dispute with Nina. Sjoerd has much to explain to his mother. Nina is stunned by the reason Vincent wishes to remain in Meerdijk. Jef wrestles with a troubled conscience, thanks to Bing.

The animosity between Nuran and Aysen/Sjors erupts into a violent confrontation. Lucas accuses Noud of deliberately stirring trouble in his marriage. Rikki feels deeply hurt when Anton coldly rejects her advances. Janine intercedes on Anton…

Nuran was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Lucas understood that Menno's future now rested within his grasp. Vincent found himself uncertain as to whom he should focus his attention on – Nina or Milou. Noud confided in…

Sjoerd has a confession to make to Anton. Menno is trying to keep Noud away from Lucas. A wave of vengeful feelings washes over Bing when he learns what has happened to Nuran. Lucas is being questioned by the national criminal investigation…

Noud observes a palpable tension between Lucas and Menno, patiently awaiting the opportune moment to intervene. Lorena devises a plan to alleviate her financial concerns. Vincent makes a difficult decision but remains uncertain whether he h…

Wiet and Sjoerd made a troubling discovery about Sjors. Vincent agreed when Nina proposed something rather unusual. Lorena saw an opportunity to undermine Nina, while Maxime, overhearing a conversation she wasn't meant to hear, became agita…

Rikki is enjoying herself with Anton until she realizes how he perceives her. Bianca tells Janine and Julia about what a pleasant time she had on her date with Roel. At the hospital, Nuran has no desire for a visit from her sister. Sjors in…

Vincent is burdened by the complicated nature of his affections. Menno confessed a piece of his past to Lucas, admitting he should have revealed it long ago. Meanwhile, Willem attempts delicately to gauge how much Tim’s absence is felt.

Sjoerd was pleased by the turnout at Tim’s memorial service. Elsewhere, Sjors learned that Bing had been released. Bing attempted to persuade Nuran to report her injuries to the authorities. Aysen has been instructed to appear at the statio…

Anton feels a surge of happiness when he senses Bianca drawing closer. Lorena must devise an ingenious solution to the chaotic disarray plaguing her salon. Willem is determined not to lose Tim and attempts to persuade him. Aysen bristles wh…

Lorena discreet sought contact with a key business associate behind Nina’s back. Bianca and Roel's date wasn’t proceeding particularly smoothly. Noud was pleased when Nina agreed to check in on Lucas and Menno. If Anton failed to notice Rik…

Milou was discharged from the hospital, a development that surprised Vincent. Bing informed Sjors that he’d prefer to see her behind bars. Tim felt slightly improved and slipped away unnoticed. Aysen outlined rehabilitation plans for Nuran,…

Bing outmaneuvers Aysen, and that deeply unsettles her. Nuran has an accident with her wheelchair. Maxime strives to guide Vincent’s emotions. Unable to conceal her longing for Tim, Sjors makes her way to the lake...

Maxime and Jef find themselves at odds regarding her interactions with Nina and Vincent. The BandiTas conflict intensifies as Lorena delivers a sharp rebuke to Nina. Meanwhile, Sjors stirs up trouble within the Bouwhuis family with her asse…

Aysen seems to be losing control, reaching for her gun and firing at Bing. Nuran dismisses everyone, sending them all away. Menno has secured a new position, which brings unwelcome news for Lucas. Noud seeks Laura’s assistance with a diffic…

Bing faces a momentous decision. Wiet discovers that Rikki is hopelessly in love. Janine advises Bianca to pursue Roel, but this doesn’t sit well with Anton. Nuran confronts the unpleasant consequences of her self-imposed isolation.

Julia begins to suspect that Sjors is unable to move past his feelings for Tim. Bianca hesitates, but lacks the courage to voice her concerns directly to Roel. A text message further complicates matters. Lucas makes a decision that runs con…

Maxime is hosting a dinner for Nina and Vincent when a truly astonishing guest appears. Lorena finds herself accused of theft. As Sjors learns more about Willem through Wiet, Willem makes a significant offer to Tim.

Bing suspects there’s more at play when Nuran refuses to go to therapy again. Maxime struggles through the dinner party with considerable effort. Aysen makes her mother a promise she cannot keep. Wiet offers Rikki advice on love, despite it…

Maxime faces the consequences of choices she made long ago. Bing discovers a way to assist Nuran, though it puts her at risk. Anton is deeply disturbed by Rikki's actions. Noud strives to remain kind towards Menno.

Lucas made a profound confession to Noud, but insisted on absolute secrecy. Janine grew concerned after an encounter with Menno. Sjors demanded that Aysen secure a search warrant for Willem and managed to provoke the Bouwhuis family into an…

Nina, Noud and Janine can no longer stand by and watch what’s unfolding between Lucas and Menno. They decide to intervene. Willem destroys evidence of a past relationship with Tim. Anton, exasperated with Sjors, drags her away to prove that…

Anton relentlessly pursues the missing Tim. Noud makes a startling discovery concerning Menno and Lucas. Maxime strives to place Vincent’s happiness above all else. Menno acknowledges that he cannot manage this alone.

Nuran surprises Bing when she makes it undeniably clear how much he means to her. Rikki finds renewed hope for a relationship through something Anton does. Menno appears uninvited at Lucas’s bedside, yet still manages to do something right …

A discovery in Willem’s garden sets Sjors off, prompting him to investigate further. Dilemma: Bing wants to offer Nuran her opinion but hesitates to cause her pain. Lucas fears his marriage is irrevocably broken. Tim finds himself facing th…

Willem hopes that Tim will never abandon him. The search undertaken by Sjors appears fruitless as she watches Willem’s car drive away. Maxime is taken aback by Vincent's plans for Switzerland and prepares to face the manipulative Paula.

As Maxime is nearby, Paula suddenly collapses. Sjors thought her world had ended until she encountered a tremendous surprise. Lorena tries her best to outdo Nina, which greatly upsets Nina. Rikki and Sjoerd are collaborating on a love song.

Wiet and Rikki are attending a masterclass led by the Jersey Boys. There’s disappointing news for Vincent. The buoyant atmosphere at Bouwhuis is dampened by an emotional announcement from Tim. Noud surprises Lucas.

Maxime tries to offer Vincent comfort in his grief. Lucas increasingly feels the loss of being able to share joys and sorrows with Menno. Anton and Julia are baffled by Tim’s silence. Sjors attempts to explain Anton's perspective to Sjoe…

Vincent was determined to know every detail of his mother’s final day. Bing tried to convince Nuran that he could assist her with her recovery. Nina read the interview with Lorena, in which she and BandiTas were subjected to harsh insults.

Lucas and Bing find themselves face to face with Tim, the victim of their boat theft. Menno attempts to discover how Lucas is doing through Noud. Aysen fears that Nuran will end up behind bars. She wants Nuran to maintain his false alibi, l…

Tim and Sjors find themselves reunited. Julia confronts Anton, insisting that Tim must be free to make his own decisions. A meeting between Lucas and Menno quickly escalates into conflict. Rikki engineers a tender moment shared between hers…

Janine makes a discovery concerning the relationship between Maxime and Paula. It surprises Sjors to see how Tim is handling Bing’s rivalry. Rikki descends into panic after her unexpected action. Sjoerd and Bianca jump to premature conclusi…

Lucas can’t resist snapping back when Bing makes light of the trial's outcome. Sjors attempts to encourage Nuran to accept help, but Nuran’s trust has been shattered. Bianca is intensifying the pressure on Rikki. The way Anton defends himse…

Lucas and Ludo reached an understanding to obstruct Bing. Janine overheard Nina speaking about Maxime and Paula. Lorena asked Laura for legal assistance, but inadvertently bumped her head.

Nuran’s house has been adapted to accommodate her disability, yet she remains discontented. Bing strives not to become frustrated as he attempts to discern Ludo's intentions. Menno seeks to connect with Lucas.

Janine throws herself into her investigation of Paula, and her efforts begin to pay off. Lorana notices her lawyer isn't fully committed to her case and finds herself entangled in a shadowy matter. Anton wants to have a calm conversation wi…

Aysen needs to know, moment by moment, everything that transpired between Anton and Rikki. Bing is orchestrating a confrontation with Ludo. Nuran feels judged by Jef. Sjoerd refuses to listen when Bianca expresses understanding for Anton. L…

Bing berates himself for not paying Rikki enough attention and decides to take matters into his own hands. Lorena hires a hacker to crack the USB drive. Anton is arrested, which he insists is entirely unjust. Menno feels an inability to con…

Maxime will convince Nina that Vincent's dedication to his work is driven by malicious intent. Janine uncovers a revelation concerning Vincent’s past. Menno has a startling announcement for Lucas.

Nuran provokes everyone around her, and it comes at a price. Bianca is frustrated when Sjoerd decides to leave home. Bing presents a petition to the local council, only to encounter an uncooperative official.

Janine confronts Maxime with her latest finding. Lorena is making preparations to blackmail a wealthy resident of Meerwijk. Nuran is experiencing a profound emotional crisis. Vincent struggles, but continues to make progress on Nina’s case.

Maxime attempts to explain to Janine why she behaved as she did with Vincent. Aysen fears that Nuran will make an impulsive, drastic decision. Ludo briefs Vincent on the blackmail situation and begins investigating who is responsible.

Wiet is increasingly certain that Rikki’s story doesn't add up. At the boxing gym, Aysen vents her sorrow and frustration about her sister on Tim. Sjors witnesses this and is deeply shocked. Sjoerd, meanwhile, is now truly going too far in …

Tim tries every possible way to get in touch with Sjors, but is unsuccessful. When Rikki alters her account of the assault, it creates significant tension between Sjoerd and Wiet. Jef attempts to help Maxime navigate her struggle over how t…

The contrasting personalities of Janine and Maxime collide at Vincent’s birthday celebration. Meanwhile, Tim receives a clue concerning Sjors and ventures out to a secluded location to investigate. Elsewhere, Anton reveals an unexpected sid…

Bing stirs into action upon uncovering something about the disappearance of Sjors. Maxime faces the risk that Nina will become a victim and Ludo turns away from her, yet she makes a confession. Bianca observes how deeply Anton is wounded by…