Melania Gaia Mazzucco talks about one of her novels set in seventeenth-century Trastevere, quite a different place than what we see today. Although she has traveled the world, Mazzucco comes from generations of romani di Roma (Romans from Rome).

Lojacono is not at all convinced that Varricchio killed his own children, especially after talking to him. Pisanelli got some bad news about another retiree having taken his own life. Pisanelli had been watching over the wrong home.

Armando talks about how the works of Duchamp influenced his work and that of so many contemporary artists. The choice of a unique exhibition hall played a part, as well.

This is the story of an Italian, who haveing been brought up on a dairy farm, travels the world, ending up in Australia, only to return to Italy with some new ideas about the cheese he wants to create.

Camilla can't help herself and goes to the home of Mattioli's former nurse. Gaetano leaves Camilla a text message. Note that in Italy, texting while driving is now prohibited.

Annalena continues talking with Paolo Giordano, who talks about how places such as Afghanistan and Apulia have influenced his writing.

Lojacono follows Varricchio to his hotel to ask a few more questions, in private.

Not only are Armando's photographs reminiscent of the universe and nature — they also recall other works of art from history.

The bread from Altamura (in Apulia) is very famous among Italian bread connoisseurs. Beppe di Gesù, our host in this segment, comes from a long line of bakers. Breadmaking is so special that it's called l'arte bianca (the white art), because of the color of the flour.

Camilla is still convinced there is a mouse in the house and Renzo humors her. At school, there is some tension, but Marchesi has some information for Camilla and her mood changes. Berardi also obtains, almost by accident, some intriguing information, that could be pertinent to the case.

Annalena meets up with Paolo Giordano who talks about the trauma of moving from Turin to Rome. Giordano's first novel, La solitudine dei numeri primi (the solitude of prime numbers) from 2008 was made into a popular film of the same name in 2010.

Marinella is shocked to hear on the news that a father might have killed his own children and she calls her father for some reassurance. The team goes to the funeral of Grazia and Biagio, in order to observe the behaviors of the various suspects and witnesses.

In chapter. 7, Armando describes how, to him, his images represent vegetation, woodlands, trees, and flowers.

The detective's mother is not able to provide any useful information to the police. Renzo finds a small object near the front entrance of their apartment building. He also gets a postcard from New York, causing not a little stress to Camilla.

At the police station the team discusses the case and then they disperse. Lojacono sets up a date with Laura, Palma goes to his new place, Pisanelli goes to spy on his friend the monk, and Ottavia is working late at home.