Six years later, Rosy is released from prison. Her son, Leonardo, now 17, has been put into her custody. One night at work, he helps a young woman. Her father, Antonio Costello, makes Leo an offer of help which he accepts.
Costello's trust in Leo grows and he gives him more responsibility. He even has plans for Rosy. Worried about Leo's involvement with Costello, Rosy hatches a plan with the police.
Rosy causes a war between the two organized crime families. As they shoot it out, she tries to get Leo to escape from Costello's influence. Nina's relationship with her father is in danger as she begins the see who he really is.
Luca finally believes Leo is innocent, as he finds more corrupt police officers. Desperate to help Leo, the two mothers hatch a plan to break Leo out of prison.