Episode 6 of "My Brilliant Friend" unfolds with Lila gracefully stepping into Elena's abode to tend to Imma, as Elena hastily departs for the hospital, her heart heavy with concern for her sick mother. Alfonso, who chauffeurs Elena to the hospital, seizes the moment to openly confess his homosexuality, a revelation that marks a new chapter in their acquaintance.
As Elena keeps vigil at her mother's bedside, an unforeseen twist unfolds at home—Lila's unexpected labor. Without delay, Enzo scoops her up and speeds to the hospital, where Lila gives birth to a baby girl, Tina, amidst a grueling battle that tests both mother and child to their limits. Post-delivery, a concerned doctor, in a private moment, urges Elena to lend Lila her unwavering support.
Meanwhile, Elena and her siblings surround their dying mother, Immacolata. In her final, poignant days, Immacolata nudges her sons towards a future with Lila and orchestrates Marcello's marriage to Elisa, ensuring her children's well-being. With a content heart, Immacolata breathes her last, leaving behind a poignant void. Her funeral, a solemn affair, prompts Elena to grapple deeply with her sorrow.
Roughly a year later, Elena and Nino welcome an editor and his spouse into their home. The conversation swirls around Nino, who eagerly seeks to impress the editor with his insights and works. Yet, the editor deftly redirects the spotlight onto Elena, urging her to bring her book to life. This gave rise to Elena and Nino's heated dispute, where Elena confronts Nino about his absence during her pregnancy and his lingering ties with Eleonora. Dismissive of her concerns, Nino's attitude marks a pivotal moment for Elena, realizing she must steer her life towards self-prioritization.
The subsequent day, Elena finds solitude, her mind a maelstrom of future endeavors. Returning home to fetch diapers for Imma, she walks in on Nino, caught in a compromising moment with their elderly babysitter. Stunned, Elena gathers Imma, Dede, and Elsa, and flees to Lila's refuge.
Sharing her harrowing discovery with Lila, Elena learns that Lila had been privy to Nino's infidelity. Lila unearths deeper secrets—Nino's relentless pursuit of her even before he and Elena embarked on their relationship, a pursuit that never waned. Shockingly, Nino had confided in Lila during a hospital visit that his relationship with Elena was merely a conduit to be nearer to her. Lila, with steely resolve, urges Elena to sever ties with Nino.
