Don Donato is ready to reveal to everyone that he is not a real priest in order to return to Cesira and be a father to Junior. However, his uncle hinders him in every way for fear that such a scandal will make him lose the opportunity to become a cardinal.
As the Christmas holidays approach, Don Donato, now a cardinal, is called back from Rome to assist his uncle the bishop. The latter, in fact, requires constant care.
In Pellizzano the town is in turmoil. There will be a casting for a horror film by director Rocco Siffredi and many are aspiring for 15 minutes of fame.
While preparations for the wedding between Luna and Luigi are in full swing, Angelo, the bishop's twin brother, unexpectedly drops into the rectory with the intention of recovering an inheritance that he has not yet pocketed: 12 gold bars.