The kids have gotten to the point where they can write much more than their own names. But what then? Alberto comes up with a wonderful idea.

Allegra finds her father in the bathroom, motionless. The police are on their way, and Camilla is already at work trying to figure things out.

The morning of the operation has arrived and the nurse goes through a checklist with Luigi to make sure he is ready before being taken to the operating room.

Alberto becomes a hero by bringing his kids some pencils. They start to feel the thrill of simply being able to write their own names.

During the show, Allegra sees that her father is no longer in the audience and runs off the stage. Her mother comes to see her in the dressing room.

The prison director refuses Alberto's request for writing materials, so he takes matters into his own hands, and learns a thing or two from his pupils, too.

There's a class performance, Camilla is late, and the principal is not happy about it all. Viola and Allegra have a peek at the audience before the curtain goes up, and they each reach some conclusions.

Alberto and the kids at the reformatory all lie down on the ground to see the clouds better. They let their imaginations run wild. Alberto takes Ida and Alda to their new home.

Camilla oversleeps, and Livietta comes to the rescue, but Renzo is already out, jogging with Potti.

Ricotta can't believe his eyes when Manzi comes to take him back to his inmates. The kids are incredulous, too, and Manzi, having gained their respect, can finally begin teaching.

All that remains is to take Bibì back to her owner. Nothing easier, right?

Alberto Manzi takes an exam, getting a high grade. He takes the opportunity to express his ideas about teaching troubled young people. There's trouble at the reformatory, and Alberto steps in.

Now that the case has been solved, all that needs to happen is for Bibì to go back to Francesca. Livietta isn't so sure about that.

Ida reads the letters Alberto had left for her and is clearly moved. She looks out the window at the empty bench...

Renzo still has Bibì and has a frustrating phone call with Camilla. At the police station, Lenox's "secretary" explains herself.