The kids gather to practice together as instructed by Marioni. They start talking about themselves, however, and there's a change of plans.

Barbara's mother wants to make sure her daughter has overcome the difficult move. Matteo sings a song about his feelings. Meanwhile, Marioni makes a surprise visit to Irene.

While Chiara and Robbo explore their secret place, their father returns and suggests cooking together with them. Clelia and Roberto hope to obtain permanent custody of Rosario, and Barbara's mother is happy with her daughter's results and wants to reward her.

Barbara's piano teacher notices that she is tense and wants to talk about it. Barbara just wants to get down to work. Robbo and Chiara are at home not feeling too well and trying to deal with what they had discovered regarding their mother.

Barbara has a lesson with another pianist, in which they play a piece for 2 pianos. She is clearly ill at ease with the other pianist. Later, Matteo finds her notebook on the floor in the hall and tries to engage her in conversation.

After the heated confrontation with Marioni, Matteo leaves class and goes to see the director who shows understanding and suggests that Matteo doesn't have to be in the orchestra. When he leaves the office he runs into a classmate, a percussionist.

Maestro Marioni asks Matteo what he wants to do with his life in music and is not satisfied with the answer he receives. almost yelling, Marioni urges Matteo to do more than merely give it a try.

Outside school, Sara meets up with Gigi her boyfriend. She has taken Matteo with her to have some company, since the discussion isn't going to be pleasant. As they go back into the building, Maestro Marioni appears, looking for Matteo.

A chaotic day in Italian class: Amid grammatical difficulties, unexpected incidents, and group dynamics, tensions, irony, and solidarity intertwine among students and teachers.

Matteo seems fine but his father and uncle are worried about him. Marioni learns why Matteo is described as fragile and makes some decisions regarding the orchestra.

Sofia goes up to the roof to practice her cello, but ends up singing a song (in English). When Maestro Marioni gets home from an amorous encounter, he watches a video where Matteo's previous violin teacher introduces him and explains his special situation.

Sofia is practicing cello when her brother asks her for a favor. His girlfriend Ilaria comments on Sofia's weight.

Sara is home at dinner arguing with her mother who finds her unbearable. Sara's phone rings with an audio cue indicating the caller. Robbo and his sister Chiara are going home on the tram when, out the window, they see someone they think they recognize.

Barbara is practicing piano in the presence of her mother, who tries to encourage her. Little by little Barbara manages to focus on the music, and perhaps not only the music. Another pianist is playing the same piece in a music store. He might be there because he has no piano at home.

Matteo is at home with his uncle, doing a tricky jigsaw puzzle and ready for dinner. Even though it is clear to Matteo that his uncle is gay, his uncle is very uncomfortable talking about it. Matteo lets his uncle know that there is a girl he likes.