Synopsis:
Rival gangs struggle for control of the Aventine. Vorenus won't leave his bed. Mark Antony prepares for the arrival of Cleopatra and is surprised that she is more subdued than four years ago. Chaiman, the Queen's counsel, begins negotiations. Antony gives Cicero a list of candidates for the election. Atia plans a party for the Egyptians. Timon returns home to discover his brother Levi has returned. Vorenus leaves his bed and announces that the fight is over, he will control the Aventine. Octavian reminds Mark Antony about his inheritance. After a newreader makes an announcement about Octavian, Octavian reassures Mark Antony that he was not trying to take away Mark Antony's position, but this only angers Antony more and they fight. Atia finds a note from her son saying he has left.