Never Down / One Step at a Time

Giulio receives a visit from Ricky, a former boxer he fought twenty years earlier. He wants to arrange a friendly match, but it quickly turns into a fight to the death. Meanwhile, Lucia tries to tell Fabrizio she still loves Giulio, but it proves more difficult than expected. Elena, recently returned to Rome, puts a strain on Alice and Francesco's relationship. Ezio is accused of stealing money from Barilon's garage, and Diego is the only one willing to help the mechanic prove his innocence. Lucia and Alice move back into the Cesaroni household, just in time to celebrate Christmas together. Mimmo, however, insists on going to Sicily to see Andy. Meanwhile, Maya receives an unexpected visit from Jay, her boyfriend.