Mimmo and Rudi are at odds with each other over Irene. To the adults' surprise, Irene isn't in love with Mimmo, but she's smitten with Rudi. Both Sofia and Giulio are busy coping with their children's adolescent torments. Nina, growing closer to Francesco, realizes that she doesn't actually want to become a doctor and, to the admissions committee's surprise, turns down a chance to earn a perfect 30 with honors.
