Michele is making nice with Eleonora because he needs a favor. She knows him all too well and says no. Chiara is talking to her friend Valentina about her father's experience in prison.

Martina and Giovanni invite Chiara to stay strong, and it seems it regards her father. Michele is trying to relax when Iolde shows up with her water and vinegar drink.

Over breakfast, Riccardo and Eleonora discuss some environmental test results they are expecting, but are interrupted by Chiara and have to fudge. They also get some other worrisome news from Nicoletta.

The assembly takes place and everyone votes. Then there are discussions about other matters. Michele goes back to his room where he gets a visit.

Unexpectedly, just about everyone shows up for the assembly, where there is to be a vote to Michele as part of the group or not.

Michele goes to see his daughter in her quarters. He then goes around trying to assure some positive votes for the evening assembly.

Nicoletta shows Michele around but he is less than impressed. His attitude and reputation aren't going to be much help to him when they vote him in or out that evening. Michele's lawyer comes to see him.

Signor Venturi is taken to il Nido (the Nest). Although he is glad to see a familiar face upon arrival, he is not quite ready for what awaits him.

Signor Venturi is enjoying some intimate time with a lady when the police show up with a search warrant.

Imma goes home after a long day to find Pietro and Valentina in the kitchen. She relaxes on the sofa only to catch sight of a picture of her as a girl...

Domenico Bruno tells Imma the whole story of how his brother died.

Imma's excellent memory helps her figure out some details of the murder, as she talks to the brother from Argentina.

Lojacono and Aragona go to see the husband of the ex-door person. He confirms the fight between Giacomo Scognamiglio and Teresa's husband. Back at headquarters, Romano objects to always having to stay there instead of going out as Lojacono and Aragona do.

Pietro seems to have a great time at the dinner party, while Imma is focused on work and on finding the right moment to talk to her hostess.

Imma and Pietro go to dinner at the prefect's and play with some Latin proverbs. One of these gives Imma an idea about the case.