1946 - 7 Summary

Useppe continues to have troubled nights in spite of his medicines. One night he wonders if Nino has gone to America without him. The Marrocco family still waits for the return of Giovannino. Nino's whereabouts remains a mystery, although Annita has met with David Segre, who says Nino is fine. Ida can no longer face going to San Lorenzo where she might ask Remo about Nino. Useppe's behavior has become abnormal in Ida's eyes. Useppe finally has a grand mal seizure. Although he is unaware, he knows something happened and wants his mother not to tell Nino.

A police officer arrives and tells Ida that Nino has been in a serious car accident. She manages to get to the hospital and views his corpse. In a daze, Ida walks the streets and finally comes home, falling into a deep sleep. Messages of condolence...