Avilio has taken the first step towards his revenge. But Serpente's body, which he needs to provide his cover story, has disappeared, casting suspicion on Avilio. Nero orders him to bring back Serpente's body at gunpoint. Meanwhile, Fango is also looking for Serpente. Exactly what did happen in those missing hours?

Frate's betrayal has left Nero on the run with the Vanetti family in pursuit. To save the badly injured Tigre, Nero seeks the aid of Fango, who is currently holed up on the Island. In exchange for his help, Nero agrees to bring Don Orco to Fango alive. To that end, Avilio and Nero head for Orco's base of operations, Ottimo Orco.

Vincent's dream, the Vanetti playhouse, is now complete. Don Galassia and his nephew Strega, have been invited. In public, they are friendly with Nero, but they are the large family that controls Chicago. The playhouse's opening the next day is wreathed in tension. And at last, the day Avilio's been waiting for has arrived.

A violent gunfight erupts at the playhouse. Black smoke arises from explosions on the Island. The Vanetti family is on the brink of destruction, and Avilio has accomplished his revenge. Where does he go from here? And what will Nero do, having lost everything at Avilio's hands?