Michele has almost finished his painting for the Knights of Malta and his protectors seem very pleased when they see it. They also have some important news for him.

Renzo goes to pick up Livietta at dance and has a conversation with Pamela. Camilla goes with her students to get the videocamera back from the gutter punks.

Back in Rome, Imma has a discussion with Vitali who scolds her for her unorthodox methods. At home, she has a heated discussion with her daughter about school.

De Nardo is waiting for her friend at the pizzeria. Lojacono calls Laura about their relationship.

Eleonora surprises Michele at the computer, where he shouldn't be. He is sure he will be leaving the Nest very soon and starts packing.

The dome of the San Gaudenzio basilica is for sure the most important symbol of Novara. Now, visitors (who are not afraid of heights) can go up there for a magnificent view, but precautionary measures are taken for safety.

Alice and Ivan go to the costume shop to choose something for him. Stefano and Max happen to see them together and wonder about it.

Dino figures out why he never saw the earlier letter from Dubai. This time, he replies and he and Melody go to mail the letter in person. Iside is beside herself when she discovers that Dino has gone off with Melody.

On the island of Malta, Michele recognizes someone from his distant past to whom he expresses the wish to become one of the Knights of Malta.

Sammy's classmates are trying to get the stolen videocamera back, by questionable means. Camilla gets involved but has to ask Renzo to pick up Livietta at dance class. Berardi wants to talk to the gutter punks.

You never know when you will be celebrating the new year with Italian friends. Here is some vocabulary that will be useful to you.

Lojacono says goodbye to Marinella, who is going back to be with her mother. They make some promises to each other. Pisanelli is watching a building where he suspects something will happen. Aragona is in his hotel room and gets a pleasant surprise.

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.

The next stop is Novara, a city near Milan, with an interesting history related to when it was under Spanish rule. See map. The video mentions a special sesini tax, and to learn more, check out this lesson.

Alice is still worried about Joy and talks to Stefano and Max about it, but they don't see things the same way. They're thinking about the party, as is Ivan, who catches up with Alice at a certain point. He may want to abandon his usual ghost costume.