On her birthday, Gabriella helps a young man who has just crashed his car. Their relationship grows quickly, triggering confusion among her family.

Stefano tries everything to expose his mother's lover, driving her to the edge. A new woman around Gabriella's age appears.

As he tries to start his business, Elia takes a boat trip with Nico — who can't repress his feelings any longer. The hotel receives an intriguing guest.

Marina's presence pleases Gabriella but upsets Elia. Nico struggles with his father's family, and Giulia worries about her secret admirer.

Elia and Gabriella are driven apart by legal and financial action from Stefano — whose secrets are threatened in the conflict.

Gabriella is determined to take control of her own life. Elia and Stefano plead their cases in the trial, where a nightmare from the past resurfaces.