Salvatore returns home late to Clara, who informs him that his mother called. His mother also mentioned the death of a man named Alfredo, which deeply affects Salvatore, hinting at a significant past connection.
CLARA: Salvatore...But what time is it?
SALVATORE: It's late, Clara. Sorry, but I wasn't able to let you know I wouldn't be corning...
CLARA: Your mother phoned. She took me for somebody else...
SALVATORE: And what'd you tell her?
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