Rosalia stayed loyal to Vito, believing his neglect was a price worth paying to keep her family safe. She never knew that, behind her back, he was courting Rita Norris. On Christmas, he asks for one last favor: step in as the fake fiancée of the feared mafia boss Dominick Scarlatti. Instead, Dominick sees through her sadness and offers her something real. By the time Rosalia leaves Vito behind, he finally realizes he has lost her for good.