While providing us with some Christmas vocabulary, Marika explains a bit about how Christmas works in Italy.

People who want a spiritual but active way to see Italy often choose la via francigena (the road from France), the Italian pilgrimage route from France to Rome that corresponds to the perhaps more famous "Camino de Santiago" from Paris to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.

Michele finishes explaining what actually happened in prison. Later, his ex-wife and partner talk to Michele about the situation regarding the inquinamento (pollution) of the land the Nest is built on. Michele might have just the right know-how to be of help.

Ugo and Nora have very contrasting moods and intentions when they get to the courthouse for their divorce hearing.

It's time for the students to read their essays about living in another time. But Joy refuses. Nobody can figure her out.

Ranuccio and Michele have a real duel. It's bloody and violent.

Camilla's mom tells her about her sushi dinner. The next day, Camilla convinces Ilenia to talk to Inspector Berardi. He shows her the picture of the dog he had recovered from the dead body.

Imma goes to Cinecittà to find Lolita. They manage to have a conversation about Donata Miulli, the victim.

Lojacono and Laura are discussing the case at the crime scene when they discover someone listening to them. This adds a new element to the investigation. As they are leaving the building, they run into the former door person, Rosetta, who is curious about the case. Back at headquarters, Ottavia does some research and Pisanelli's memory is jogged about an old case.

One way for Le Cinque Terre to accommodate refugees landing in Lampedusa has been to teach them how to build dry-stone walls. This is a much-needed skill in the area and therefore the project is an advantage all around.

Adverbs davanti and di fronte have to do with a position in relation to something or someone. In contrast, avanti [forward], discussed in part 1, is primarily about motion.

At Iolde's birthday party, there are some unusual gifts for her. Michele, quite drunk, clarifies some misunderstandings about his time in prison.

As he leaves the hospital with his wife, Luigi talks about how his perspective changed having had an experience such as he did.

Before the guests leave, the mother of the bride has a couple of questions for Nora and Ugo, translated by Emebet's brother. Nora is emotionally affected by what he says. Melody and Dino look on.

As we suspected, Melissa used the bathroom as an excuse to talk to Stefano. Joy is at home, but tells her mother everything is fine. Alice shows up and the focus of the conversation goes to Alice and Max.