Carla and Stella decide to get married on their round-the-world trip. Together, they say goodbye to family and friends and leave Königsbrunn.

Looking out for a happy future together: Carla (Claudia Hiersche) and Stella (Anne Wis)
Monday, November 9, 2009 (3502)
At the wedding, Carla and Stella look on as Louise and Gregor dance the wedding dance. When Stella leaves Carla’s side for a moment, Carla looks at the happy couple and whispers to Nathalie that she can already see Stella and herself like that, at least as happy. Nathalie replies that she wishes that for Carla – and herself.
Back at Carla’s side, Stella tells her that she does not want a wedding that is as pompous, but one that is as happy. Carla replies that she will get it. Stella caresses Carla’s shoulder. She says that first, they will go on their round-the-world-trip together, and then… Stella does not finish the sentence, but just smiles at Carla, and they kiss.
They get interrupted though by one of the waiters, who comes up to them and says that he cannot believe his eyes. He hands Stella a glass of champagne and tells her how surprised he is to meet her again, and at a wedding of all places.

Stella looks confused. Justus intervenes and tells the waiter not to bother the guests. The waiter makes a snarky remark about Justus, then pinches Stella’s cheek and tells her that they will meet again after he has finished his shift, and that they will celebrate their reunion then. He leers at her and winks, then finally turns around and leaves them alone.
Both Carla and Stella look dumbfounded. Finally, Carla asks Stella how she knows this guy. Stella replies that she does not have the slightest idea.

When the waiter later passes them and winks at Stella again, she asks Justus about him. Justus explains that he does not know him because he is from a catering firm. He starts to rant about the waiter, but a stern look by Carla stops him. After Justus has left them, Carla says that the guy probably knows Stella from one of the hotels she worked at, and tells her not to get angry about him.
Louise announces that she is going to throw the bridal bouquet. She wonders who is going to be the next lucky lady to get married. Carla and Stella, who stand in the front row together, both raise their hands and smile from ear to ear. Before she throws the bouquet, Louise wishes all of them that they may get a husband that is as wonderful as hers. When she sees Stella and Carla, she adds “or maybe a wife”. But neither of them catches the bouquet.

Later, Carla looks after Maria, who is in Ansgar’s suite after Tanja tried to poison her and Ansgar could safe her at the last minute. Ansgar explains to Carla that Maria had a migraine attack and tries to send Carla away, but Carla insists on talking to Maria herself. But Maria confirms Ansgar’s explanation and sends Carla back to the party.
Carla and Stella adjourn to Stella’s office. Carla seems disappointed. She does not understand why Ansgar behaves like “Francesca” was only his mother and not hers as well. Stella comforts her by saying that once they are away on their trip, Carla will have forgotten about her feud with Ansgar in no time. Carla agrees with her, then asks her to show her their hotel in New Guinea again.
They cuddle up on the sofa together, and Stella shows Carla the website of the hotel on her laptop computer. She tells Carla about the bathtub, from which they will be able to see the ocean, and says that she wishes she could already be there with Carla.
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what, no bloodbath, no tragic shooting, no turning straight last minute, no cheating?! Instead we get happy, smiling lesbians with a perspective of a future, together?!
Wow.
Is it me, or did the earth just stop moving?
I'm sad to see Carla go, but I'm glad it happens on a relaxed note and showcases that the lesbians don't always have to die. Not even if they plan to get married (or are still wearing their wedding dress. Harrumph.)
Ah well, at least now I don't have to make up excuses for having the VL page in my bookmarks any longer. With Carla gone, so is my interest in the show.
Thanks for recapping the finale, MeL!
Btw, I did hear yesterday that GZSZ plans a new lesbian storyline, but I don't think I can bring myself to watch that. Instead, I might get let myself sucked into the US Sci-Fi vortex and end up watching Stargate Universe. Their lesbians are real. And over thirty. Only flaw: they appear very, very sporadically.
... I wouldn't delete that bookmark of the VL page just yet, you might still need it. ;)
...I confess to being unable to delete the permanent Carla access just yet; although I am sure that we can fully rely on your recapping skills should the Countess decide to make a guest reappearance! (Is there one in the stars? Is there?? Is there???)
... that looks a lot like a guest appearance. ;)
In case you haven't read it somewhere else yet, here is what is known so far about the upcoming guest appearance:
http://www.melsblog.de/2009/12/verbotene-liebe-starla-return/
They are going to be back for at least 5 episodes in January and February.