Later, Mario confesses to Marco that he has reached an understanding with Matilde, his sister-in-law, but lacks the means to run away with her. Marco is hurt, because he too is smitten with the young woman, but is talked into taking Mario and Matilde for another cruise on the boat, during which the two consummate their relationship.
Later, Mario confides in Marco that he has reached a mutually beneficial arrangement with Matilde, his sister-in-law, but lacks the financial means to leave her. Marco is disappointed because he too has romantic feelings for the young woman, and is eventually convinced by Mario and Matilde to join them on another boat trip, where they ultimately take their relationship to the next level.