With his egocentric manner, Dr. Moritz Neiss causes offense in town, but when it comes to medicine, he knows what he is doing. To everyone’s relief, he is considering taking over the vacant doctor’s practice. Neiss has his first patient before he can even open his doors. Desna Shan, chef at the hotel where he is staying, is plagued by kidney stones. Neiss immediately refers her to the hospital in Flensburg. But he finds Desna’s behavior puzzling.