In a sentence, the main clause can stand on its own, but there can also be a subordinate or dependent clause. Today's lesson addresses the causal subordinate clause, which gives the reason for the action in the main clause. Conjunctions such as perché (because) dato che (given that) are used to join the two clauses.

After removing Adelaide's diamond from her neck, Eva and Max say goodbye. Who is going to get the better of the other?

Breakfast time for Renzo and Camilla. How long will Renzo stay mad at Camilla?

Ugo tries to be helpful to Nora but she isn't having any of it. Perhaps she goes too far. Later, at the office, Nora has a hard time trying to manage things.

Anna, Orazio, and Mr. Tritone discuss plans for having a baby. Anna seems thrilled, but Orazio is quite upset. The doorbell rings and Orazio has to go and see who it is.

The dinner party is going nicely, and everyone is enjoying the very special fried sage. Max and Eva are concentrated on the job at hand, for the most part.

Renzo is pretty mad at Camilla and says so. But somehow, Livietta is OK with that.

Nora and Ugo talk to Aunt Clo via Skype. Nora tries to convince Cecilia to make up with Danilo.

Orazio is not happy about the presence of Nettuno Tritone. In contrast, Anna is thrilled and charmed, hanging on Tritone's every word. The police are watching from across the street, but not seeing much action.

Cusimano finally gets to taste "Zoe's" moussaka, and loves it. Max gets introduced to Adelaide and works a bit of charm on her.

Renzo is not having a good day, to put it mildly. In contrast, Camilla is happily jabbering with Gaetano about this and that on the way back to her apartment.

Nora is at the hospital and has a little heart-to-heart talk with the skating instructor Danilo had kissed. Ugo, upon hearing the news, rushes to Nora's side.

Anna has made the decision to call in a "professional" to help her have a child. Orazio isn't thrilled.

Andreina knows her herbs, so Eva has to come clean about her special recipes. The girls then go off to Cusimano's house to carry out their plan.

Naturally, Camilla is delayed in getting home, and her phone is dead. Renzo calls Virginia's number...