Alex, after leaving her parents' house, rushes to Rosaria's house. At the police station, the search is actively underway to find Lena Miroslava.

Aragona and Romano go to the address of the two kidnapping suspects, but they aren't there. At the police station, during the reconstruction of the investigation, a comment from Romano and evidence brought by Alex reveal new decisive elements.

Finally the father of little Dodo reveals the whole truth about the organization of the kidnapping but confesses that he doesn't know where his son is and asks for help to find him.

Pisanelli got ahead of Lojacono's team by entering the Intrasit warehouse before the others. When they all arrive, they recognize his car.

The news that the kidnappers managed to escape taking little Dodo with them is spreading rapidly. While Lojacono is following the updates on television, his daughter surprises him with a visit.

Lojacono immediately goes to Laura's house, where she confides in him that she finally feels ready to take the risk and start a relationship with him, if he wants it too. Although Christmas has already passed, Marinella insists on wanting to put up the tree anyway, but just at that moment Giuseppe receives a phone call.

Everyone is gathered to bring in the New Year, when, amid the exchanging of greetings, the police commissioner makes his entrance, surprising everyone with an unexpected announcement.