After My Fake Death, He Went Mad with Regret Episode 3

Episode 3 · 27 episodes · Gemma, Santino Vitale, Carina

Episode 3 recap

Santino mentions a birthday surprise for Gemma and calls her carina before bed. Gemma realizes the nickname belongs to Carina. That night, Gemma slips out of bed and accidentally knocks Santino's olive-wood rosary off the nightstand. She finds the letter C carved into every single bead. The next morning, Gemma asks to attend the Marchetti gala. Santino agrees to drop off a gift quickly. Gemma resolves to see her family before disappearing.

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Episode 3 scene by scene

00:00: The Truth Behind the Nickname
Santino tells Gemma he prepared a birthday surprise for her and says his usual blessing. Gemma recognizes that his term of affection was always Carina's actual name. She mentions her own birthday plans and asks Santino to keep that day open.
00:33: Engraved Beads in the Dark
Unable to sleep, Gemma slips out from Santino's arms. She accidentally knocks his olive-wood rosary off the bedside table. Picking it up, she finds the letter C carved into every bead, and her love for Santino completely dies right there.
00:57: Demands Before the Disappearance
Gemma asks Santino to take her along to the Marchetti gala. He hesitates before agreeing to stop by briefly with a gift. Gemma looks out over the city skyline, firmly deciding to see her family once more before vanishing tomorrow.

Key lines from episode 3

“Stay safe, carina.”
Santino · Santino says goodnight to Gemma while speaking about his plans for her birthday surprise.

“Whatever my Gemma wants.”
Santino · Santino agrees after Gemma asks him to keep his schedule clear for her birthday.

“Take me to the Marchetti gala with you.”
Gemma · Gemma insists on joining Santino so she can see her family one final time.

“Fine. We drop off the gift, and we leave.”
Santino · Santino reluctantly gives in to Gemma's demand to accompany him to the public gala.

How episode 3 ends

Standing on the balcony, Gemma stares at the skyline with her mind made up. She will attend the gala to see her family one last time before disappearing forever the following day. Will Santino notice Gemma's secret departure plans, or will she walk away from their life together completely undetected?