Ex 2: Still Friends

Fabio sobs after Esther dumps him by text and teeters on a rooftop edge. His colleagues grab him and pull him back from a dangerous leap. In the chaos, a flowerpot is knocked loose and narrowly misses Sandra's car below.

Sandra arrives late to a meeting with Mrs. Marangoni, dealing with the fallout of her client's husband's infidelity. She finds solidarity with the wife of her client, sharing a moment of post-breakup resilience. Unbeknownst to her, the husband in question is Max, a figure connected to Fabio's circle.

Antonio revels in his new status as a European Parliament member while Nunzia immediately imagines easy money and influence. Two old friends come with requests that tug him toward political compromises. The day casts a light on the temptations of public life.

Floriana and Marco begin their honeymoon by boarding a retreat. Marco runs into his old flame Consuelo, who is newly single, and they exchange numbers. The spark between them complicates the picture of fidelity.

On his first day at the gym, Fabio runs into Esther again. He then seeks guidance from Professor Rinaldi in the floor below, prompting him to reexamine his purpose and boundaries.

In a bar, Paolo tests his luck with Alessia, while Sandra's friend tries to play matchmaker during a separate bar visit. The nightlife reveals new threads that will later intersect.

Rain drenches the street as a taxi is missed and two strangers share a ride to Lungotevere. The encounter hints at new romance sparked by chance.

Antonio's flight to Brussels is diverted to Munich, and in a crowded restaurant he meets Olga, a Baltic visitor who loves opera. Their warmth is tempered by the reality that Olga is married, complicating any romance.

Sandra forgets her keys and ends up at Max's place. The morning is tense, then warmth and chemistry emerge as two people unknowingly entangle with clients.

Back at work, Consuelo returns to Marco's workplace and confronts him. He discovers her diary showing a pattern of seeking financial security by changing partners and hurries to retrieve a note that expresses his true feelings.

Valentina arrives after being dumped by Guido by text, and Fabio becomes her trusted confidant. Valentina opens up about a nightlife of one-night stands and hints at seeking a different kind of connection.

A detective uncovers a link between Sandra's client's marriage and her own, placing the case on the boss's desk. The revelation puts Max's fate at risk and nudges Sandra toward London.

Antonio travels to Vilnius to see Olga again, only to confront the cost of Olga's obligations and the sacrifices of public life. The weekend in Vilnius becomes a turning point that nudges him toward a more personal future.

One year later, their lives have shifted in unexpected directions. Valentina and Fabio plan a shared vacation, while Esther hints at a second chance. Floriana and Marco begin a second honeymoon and Consuelo reveals she is now married to Paolo. Max and Sandra cross paths again at the airport as Antonio leaves politics to pursue a quieter life with Olga.