Berardi, the DA, and Torre, along with some of the gutter punks, visit Scortichini at the hospital. Words are exchanged, and Berardi manages to get some answers. Back home, it is time for the birthday party, where Renzo has to make balloon animals for the kids.

Lojacono and his team go to talk to Grazia's agent, Mr. Cava. He provides some interesting information about Grazia. Ottavia goes home and tries to broach the subject of getting a dog for Riccardo.

After some frustrating and bizarre moments, Imma manages to interview Counselor Zakary and learns some new facts.

Alice is concerned about Max. Gianmaria knows very well that Max is in trouble and makes a proposal. In cooking class, Joy
decides she doesn't feel well and leaves.

Michele arrives in Messina. Filide pays a visit to a Cardinal she knows, to try to negotiate a pardon for Michele.

Iside walks in on the conversation between Clo and Nora, which sets her off, as well. The next day, Iside tries to make peace with her son.

The gutter punks are at the police station, but don't want to talk, so Berardi lays out his idea of what happened. At a certain point, Camilla shows up, too.

Lojacono and Alex are able to interview Nick, who seems overcome with grief about his girlfriend's death.

Imma and Calogiuri go to see Lombardi at his home. They clarify a lot of things and are able to fill in some holes in the story of the case.

Torre, Berardi, and Ferrari go to the farmhouse where they find some evidence relative to the murder. Camilla admits to her mother that she is a bit jealous of Renzo being out to dinner again.

Poor Max is called on to talk about the Iliad. Whatever he doesn't know, Gian Maria does know and raises his hand constantly.

Michele is painting and doesn't want to stop, even to eat, until he has finished. He is also having nightmares. The Marquise pays an unusual visit.

Ugo needs to hear, face to face, that Nora truly doesn't love him anymore, otherwise he won't believe her. She seeks comfort from Aunt Clo.

By chance, Renzo's driver goes past the place where Pamela is dancing. What will he decide to do?

When Lojacono gets home, he gets a video call from Marinella who has heard about the murder and is upset. The next day, Lojacono and Di Nardo go looking for Grazia's boyfriend at his workplace, hoping to get some useful information.