It's time for Amed to leave the hospital, but he's not quite ready. There are various types of goodbyes happening.

Nora has gone to the mountains, and Ugo can't sleep so he goes out to smoke a cigarette. He meets up with Melody and they converse about what one is willing to do for love.

Amed gets ready to leave the hospital. Luigi gets his stitches removed and talks to a doctor about what he'll have to do in the future.

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.

Nora goes to a climbing gym with Roberto. Meanwhile, Iside is trying to fit Emebet with a suitable wedding gown that will hide her growing belly. Manrico is still courting Melody with Dino's ghost-written messages.

This episode begins with the funeral of a patient, in the hospital chapel.

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.

Nora goes to see Emebet at work to show her the rings. Emebet's cousin, Felek, is there, too, having arrived from Milan. Emebet's colleagues bring her a wedding gift, but it's too big for Nora's tiny car. Felek helps out.

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

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.