A violent storm has caused severe damage to the Wallner farm, putting even more strain on the Wallners' already strained financial situation. While clearing up the storm damage, Anna (Christine Neubauer) discovers a spring in the forest on her property. Johannes (Sascha Hehn) reacts very cautiously to her plans to tap the spring and make money from it. But Anna believes firmly in her plan. News of the discovery quickly spreads in Hohenfels. The prospect of such a source of income arouses desire: Mayor Stadlhuber (Alexander Held) wants to build a mineral water factory together with the building contractor Penzinger (Franz Froschauer). Behind Anna's back, the two try to get Johannes on their side with the prospect of planning the major project. And suddenly her brother-in-law Markus (Timothy Peach) also claims that the spring is on his property. Everything seems to be turning against Anna...