Episode 2 of "Adoration" kicks off with a nostalgic flashback, revealing Elena's encounter with a figure shrouded in mystery – but surprisingly, it isn't Giancarlo; it's Giorgio, Vanessa's cousin. Their paths converge, leading to an intimate entanglement. Presently, Giorgio confesses to Vanessa and Giancarlo that he was involved in an illicit affair with Elena, and they even contemplated relocating to Rome together. He insists that he escorted Elena back home. Vanessa, incensed by the betrayal of her trust, demands Giorgio take her home and confronts him for keeping such a monumental secret. She urges him to come clean with Enrico as well.
In a poignant flashback, we witness Giorgio promising Elena that he would confess everything to Enrico. However, Elena yearned for them to flee, and her frustration bubbled over when he hesitated. Vanessa, meanwhile, ponders if Elena pursued her whims and took flight.
The following morning, Vera engages in a heated altercation with her mother after stealing the grocery money. The conflict escalates when she clashes with Vanessa over the events of the previous night's party, spouting hurtful remarks that pierce Vanessa's heart. Seeking solace, Vera meets with Chiara to share the messages posted on Elena's social media. By chance, she encounters Melissa, who vents about Giorgio's attitude. Vanessa encourages Melissa to confront Giorgio face-to-face.
Elsewhere, Enrico, Giorgio, Giancarlo, and another individual converge to devise a strategy to raise awareness about Elena's disappearance. Vanessa phones in with her meeting update involving Chiara, counseling Enrico to notify Elena's parents before publicly seeking assistance. Enrico visits Elena's folks, and her mother concurs with the idea of reaching out for help. Conversely, Elena's father remains unconvinced of her disappearance and wishes to brush the incident under the rug. Ultimately, he relents and allows Elena's mother to proceed as she sees fit.
At the restaurant, Diletta warmly greets Claudio, an old acquaintance. Diana displays a defiant demeanor when Claudio inquiries about her career aspirations. She aspires to be a doctor and is disgruntled about replacing Elena as a waiter. Outside, Christian attempts to lend Vera some money, aware of their financial woes due to her stealing the grocery funds, as mentioned by Giorgio.
The group convenes to distribute flyers across the town, hoping to garner leads on Elena's whereabouts. Enrico's mood darkens when Vanessa mentions Elena's desire to depart for Rome. He resents the fact that Giorgio chose to seek employment rather than aiding in the search. A flashback takes us to a pivotal conversation between Enrico and Elena, where her anger flared when he refused to abandon everything and run away with her.
Later that night, Vanessa finds herself locked in a heated altercation with Giancarlo, sparked by his mention of their upcoming Mykonos trip. She levels accusations of thoughtlessness at him, whereas he stands firm, insisting that Elena's return is imminent. Back at home, Giorgio pleads with Vanessa, inquiring about her conversation with Melissa and desperately urging her to keep his clandestine romance with Elena under wraps.
Meanwhile, Chiara and her companion, D’Angelo, delve deeper into the mystery. They find it perplexing that Elena had inquired about Enrico's whereabouts on the eve of her disappearance. Furthermore, they await the IT team's retrieval of Elena's deleted messages from her phone.
At Diletta's abode, Diana grapples with her wavering self-esteem. Vanessa strives to maintain composure and regain her footing in life, deciding to accompany Giancarlo to the fair. However, her spirits are dampened by messages from a troll account. She fires back a text, but the anonymous sender remains elusive.
Elsewhere, Chiara interviews Enrico to piece together Elena's final day. She is astounded when Enrico reveals that the tracking app was actually Elena's father's idea. Enrico vehemently denies any infidelity on Elena's part. As the day unfolds, D’Angelo informs Chiara that the troll account belongs to Melissa. Chiara confronts Melissa, noting that this is not her first brush with trouble; she once had to relocate due to a false stalking accusation. Melissa casually dismisses it as a harmless prank, insisting it's not illegal.
At the fair, Melissa confronts Giorgio, sensing his distress. She seductively lures him away, and they return to his place. However, Giorgio's ardor remains unkindled, prompting Melissa to suggest he fantasizes about another lover. Giorgio's mind wanders to Elena, and he loses all control. His aggression escalates, but Melissa intervenes. After a brief struggle, she screams and pushes him away.
Meanwhile, Vera indulges in substance abuse at the club, where Christian comes to her rescue. They grab a bite to eat and engage in a heartfelt conversation.
The episode concludes on a harrowing note, with Giancarlo and Vanessa, amidst the fair's lively ambiance, suddenly hearing the piercing wail of police sirens. Drawn by the urgency, they trail the flashing vehicles to the school, where a heart-wrenching scene unfolds— Elena being zipped into a body bag by the authorities. Her cries pierce the air, prompting Chiara to implore Giancarlo to whisk her away from the tragic spectacle
