The severed head of a young man is found in Mundsforde, a small village near Kiel. Before his violent death, 20-year-old Mike was apparently addicted to the drug crystal meth. Inspectors Klaus Borowski and Sarah Brandt investigate the drug scene in Kiel. After a manhunt call, Rita, the girlfriend of the deceased, gets in touch. She tells the inspectors about her love for Mike, a story full of hope for a new life, intoxication and ecstasy. Although recently clean, Rita refuses to cooperate with the police. Rita reminds Borowski of his daughter Carla. He puts pressure on Rita and promises to protect her. In her distress, Rita accuses two dealers - and thereby puts herself in danger.

In a coastal forest near Kiel, Commissioners Klaus Borowski and Mila Sahin run eight-year-old Simon out of nowhere. Confused, the boy reports that his grandfather was dead in the forest, that he had been attacked by a dog and protected by an Indian. Borowski hurriedly searches the forest, but finds nothing. Instead, he notices a sailing ship anchored in the bay. When Commissioners bring Simon back to his parents Johann and Nadja Flemming, it is confirmed that Grandfather Heinrich has disappeared. He suffered from Alzheimer's and often just started disoriented.