Carmine has returned to the IPM and joins Filippo in solitary confinement. They know what they risk and Carmine wants Filippo to tell the truth and save himself. Filippo does not agree, they will stay together until the end because together they now feel invincible. Ciro organises a revolt to get Carmine and Filippo in solitary confinement and manages to occupy the Institute canteen. Massimo, however, understands Ciro's intentions and rushes to move the two boys from solitary confinement to the ceramics workshop. Ciro takes Paola hostage and threatens to kill her if she doesn't tell him where Carmine and Filippo are hiding. Massimo tries to save her but it is Beppe who gives in and reveals their whereabouts. It's a showdown.