Ep 7. The Fiances

Lila and Elena strive to love their fiances, but have trouble relating to them and expressing their feelings. Elena becomes increasingly concerned about her engagement to Pietro, especially as she finds herself drawn to Nino. Meanwhile, Lila becomes frustrated with Stefano's inability to understand her desires and ambitions. When the two friends reunite after some time apart, they confide in each other and explore their doubts and fears surrounding their impending marriages. As Elena becomes involved in a new book club and begins writing a novel, Lila takes matters into her own hands and decides to open her own shoe shop. The episode explores themes of love, commitment, and the difficulty of communicating one's true desires in a traditional patriarchal society.