Avilio tracks down , a low-level informant who unknowingly stumbled upon the crime scene and sold Serpente's corpse to the authorities. Avilio uses threats and his wits to recover the body, intending to use it as the ultimate "proof" for Nero. However, the volatile Fango is also on the hunt, leading to a tense, violent confrontation. A Deadly Alliance The recovery of the body serves a dual purpose:

With war looming and Nero now a target for sanctioned murder to appease the other families, he is forced into exile. Because of his "help," Avilio is invited to accompany Nero as his sole companion.

: It exposes the Orco family’s involvement, shattering the fragile peace between the rival mafias. The Exile Begins

The episode ends with the two driving out into the countryside, setting the stage for a grim "road trip" where Avilio’s target is now exactly where he wants him: alone and unsuspecting.