While the workers are digging, they find a metal plate that's hiding something and it turns out that Mario actually knew about it and feels guilty. Before proceeding to remove the metal plate, they need to obtain a special tool but the important thing is for nobody else to know what's happening.

Pasquale, who works for Michele, has managed to find some information favorable to Michele's case. Nicoletta finds out about the "night business" and asks Michele for some explanations.