Synopsis

Edoardo departs on leave. Filippo offers the razor blade to the director, but Paola is unable to elicit the identity of the one he was defending himself against. Ciro discovers it was Filippo who took the blade. Pino desires to punish him, yet Ciro appears to have other plans for Chiattillo. Filippo takes the bait, accepting Ciro’s protection. Carmine cautions him: the camaraderie Ciro extends is a form of obligation, a debt incurred with each kindness received. Carmine is correct; indeed, Ciro