Some colleagues of Caravaggio's try to belittle his work and tell him how he should have finished the painting. Outside, young artists want to study with him but he says he has nothing to teach them.

In the Brembana Valley, the river reigns supreme. In fact, there is still a functioning water mill for grinding corn, as well as people passionate about maintaining centuries-old traditions.

Stefano tells Max about his wager for the tickets and it doesn't look good. Neither of them knows anything about bowling but that's the sport Gianmaria chose. The girls are skeptical too.

One of the patients has a curious conversation with his doctor about diet.

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

It's bedtime in Camilla's household: a story for Livietta and a brief conversation between Renzo and Camilla about the day's events. The next day, Camilla's class discusses the gutter punks who showed up during Sammy's birthday lunch.

Nora and Ugo continue learning more details about the wedding, which is becoming more and more complicated. Melody is walking with Manrico to his place for dinner when she decides she wants to hear some poetry.

Lojacono and Di Nardo go to forensics to find out about evidence on the victim's body and clothing. Palma and Piras question Giacomo Scognamiglio, or at least, they try.

Imma meets her colleagues at the crime scene and recognizes the victim. The marshal of the Pisticci Carabinieri also knew the young woman who apparently had taken her own life.

Finally, Caravaggio's paintings are finished and on display in public, amazing all those who see them. Michele is on his best behavior.

Here and there in the small villages of the valley, there are interesting frescos hearalding back to earlier times. Two local recipes are offered: stuffed curly cabbage leaves and Taragna polenta, a kind of cornmeal with the addition of buckwheat.

At four o'clock, the 4 friends gather around the phone to try and win the tickets to the concert. In cooking class, the students are making arancini (rice balls).

Luigi can't wait to get out of the hospital and is dreaming of drinking a toast once he's out. Amed puts on the brakes right away.

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.

Manrico is back, wanting to get some intimate time with Melody. Nora goes to see Roberto about the Ethiopians, but he was hoping for an answer from her.

Lojacono takes his daughter Marinella to Letizia's trattoria and the two women hit it off. Ottavia reports on the victim's phone records.

Some evidence has been burned in what appears to be a gas leak, and Imma is very concerned for her case against Romaniello. She goes back to her office to fight back when she has two different visitors, one more welcome than the other.

The Cardinal gives Michele a stern talking-to, but then gives him some surprising news.

The fine white mold that forms on the cheese helps give it its characteristic flavor, but it is also painstakingly scraped off each round. Before the high-altitude pastures are ready for grazing, humans take advantage of the snow and the trails.

The four friends are still enjoying their memories of winning the school cooking competition. Their attention is drawn to a song on the radio and they dream about going to a concert featuring the singer.

Luigi makes it all the way to the bar, and once there, it is as his roommates predicted. He doesn't know what to order. He reflects on what metterci la testa (putting one's mind to it) means for 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.

Nora is about to go jogging with Uno, but there is a crowd of people at the gate to the villa. What's going on?

Carmen Esposito tells the police everything she knows. Then Lojacono meets with Aragona and Palma at the DA's office to discuss the case.