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.

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

Chiara's phone was found, but Chiara is still missing. Riccardo asks a favor of Michele and then goes looking for Chiara. Meanwhile, there seem to be bugs all over the place, and Michele's conversation is being listened to without his knowledge by law enforcement.

Michele has breakfast in the communal kitchen and strikes up a conversation with Lapo. Eleonora has a chat with JJ in his office, but gets interrupted by a phone call she has to deal with.

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.