The Shoemaker's Wife

In their room at Milbank House, Enza updates Laura on what happened with Ciro and Vito. Laura is shocked that Enza would give up a luxurious future with Vito for life with a shoemaker. Enza expresses her strong romantic feelings for Ciro and excitement for their potential future as co-artisans.

Ciro reconvenes with Luigi back at the shoe shop. Luigi is now married to a woman named Pappina, with whom he’s expecting a child. The two talk about their futures, agreeing that they don’t want to work under the Zanettis any longer. They discuss moving elsewhere, possibly to Minnesota. Ciro is unsure whether he wants to live in the place his father died, but he agrees to consider it.

That evening, Ciro smokes in the courtyard and muses about his life. He realizes how much has changed and decides that he and Enza need a fresh start. He hopes she’ll be willing to make a life with him in Minnesota.

The next morning, Laura and Enza discuss what she’ll tell Marco about her change of marital plans when he comes to visit. Enza vows to tell the truth. When Marco arrives, she explains what happened. He begs her to return to Italy with him, as he’s rejoining the family at the new house they finally bought.