Michele is still in Sicily and is feeling justifiably paranoid. A painting he had done in secret is on display in a small church. But there are some criticisms and he doesn't react passively.

Joy and Stefano have a brief conversation in the park. He doesn't push. Michelino shows up wanting to go over to the lawyer's house with Joy. The cooking team practices their new recipe at the bistro.

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.

Ugo tries to reason with Iside. At the same time, he's pondering his feelings for Nora, who is leaving for her wedding in the mountains, with Roberto.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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