To get revenge on Maddalena, Augusto brings his mischievous nephew to the house, who gets up to all sorts of mischief. After discovering Augusto's plot, Maddalena scolds him, but he tells her they're even. Upon learning the truth about Sara's betrayal, Lorenzo punches Andrea. Then he gives in to desperation and gets drunk. Meanwhile, the financiers for the new surgery department, which Lorenzo will direct, arrive at the clinic.