The episode opens with the stock market continuing to plummet, wiping out the
money of Cecil, George, and Cecil's stockbroker. Cecil's stockbroker, also his
prospective father-in-law, advises him to stay married to maintain the
settlement payment he received from Bella. Meanwhile, Cecil's lover, Nellie, is
preparing to return to England, and he promises to join her soon.
The economic downturn has devastating consequences. One of the stockbroker's colleagues commits suicide by jumping from the eighth floor of their building, and George suffers a minor heart attack upon hearing the news. George's distress is compounded by the loan he took out against his company to invest with Cecil. He must repay the principal within a year or face the sale of his company. This urgent need for funds further emphasizes Bella's obligation to repay her father's loan, which was a condition of their divorce.
Danioni, aware of Bella's financial situation, visits the hotel to express his desire to purchase it. He also puts pressure on Cecil, demanding that he repay the mob's investment in the stock market within a week. Desperate and enraged, Cecil attempts to attack Danioni but is brutally beaten by his thugs. Danioni cuts Cecil's neck as a warning and demands Bella's wedding ring.
Cecil's debts are piling up. Jack Turner, an American who was previously kicked out of the hotel, discovers that Cecil was involved in the theft of a painting he was selling. Jack demands payment and points a gun at Cecil, who expresses a desire to die. However, Cecil's survival instinct kicks in, and he agrees to Jack's demands.
Bella has a plan to raise the money she owes. She hopes to launch a soap and lotion line with Claudine and is preparing batches of her product at Vito's pharmacy. However, Claudine and Paola accidentally ruin a batch, using up all the available rosewater.
Bella finds a solution by using oranges, which are being harvested, to create a new product. She enlists Constance's help to work with Vito and ensure the products turn out well.
Lucian decides to confess his love for Constance but finds it difficult to do so. Alice reveals that her parents are getting divorced and observes Lucian's sadness. His mother also notices his emotional state and encourages him to forgive himself for Rose's death. Bella offers her own example, sharing her happiness with Marco and her relief from Cecil's abuse.
Marco is helping Lucian and Virat track down Anish, an antifascist who disappeared with Gianluca. Despite hitting dead ends, Marco resorts to interrogating Antonio Costa, a weak Fascist. Virat opposes violence, but Marco believes it is the only language Fascists understand. Marco assists Lucian, motivated by his belief that all anti-Fascists are his friends.
Before joining Marco and Virat to kidnap and interrogate Antonio, Lucian witnesses Constance's happiness with Vito. His frustration leads to a loss of control when Antonio refuses to talk. Lucian takes over the interrogation and begins beating Antonio, despite Virat's objections. Marco initially tries to stop Lucian but eventually simply holds Antonio while Lucian continues to assault him. Antonio finally admits that he saw Danioni go into the forest with Anish and Gianluca, but only Danioni returned.
On a lighter note, Betty and Salvatore's mother have a bake-off to determine who is the better cook. Despite their initial competitiveness, they both quietly admire each other's skills. Billy continues to help Alice overcome her fear of horses, and she eventually succeeds in bonding with one of the horses.
Bella makes a significant discovery while cleaning Cecil's room: she finds the photo of him kissing Nellie, which Danioni is using to blackmail him. When she finds Cecil recovering from his injuries, she tends to his wounds and asks about the incident. Cecil reveals his mounting debts and his inability to provide her with the divorce settlement.
Despite Cecil's change of heart, Bella remains determined to divorce him. She shows him the photo and tells him that she will be the one to file for divorce and admit adultery, placing the blame on him.