From the audience, with Sara, Marioni watches the rehearsal led by Maestro Fiore. He doesn't seem to think much of Fiore's method. At the end of the rehearsal, Matteo's uncle is waiting for him outside to take him to his therapy appointment.

Renzo is still very depressed about work and the blackbird is getting on his nerves. To complete the picture, Camilla's mother shows up and says she will stay with them for a few days.