Rocco focuses on the wealth of Roberto Sirchia and the work of the blood bank technicians. He also receives a romantic New Year's Eve invitation from Sandra Buccellato. Will he take her up on it?

Recovering in hospital after surgery, Rocco is strongly motivated to help chief physician Negri. Negri is accused of negligence over the death of a patient.

Forensics offer surprising information when another murder occurs. Rocco orders certain people to be put under surveillance, especially at night. Rocco repeatedly rejects Caterina's calls.

After the mysterious news about the dig, Rocco finds himself back home. The boss wants the Favre case closed and Rocco needs to find the person who paid the killer. Sebastiano has escaped