When a local teenager suddenly disappears, Elena explores Father Vergara's possible connection. As more untimely deaths befall the town, Marquess Roque presents Elena with an enticing job offer, and Merche urges Paco to keep his distance.

Father Vergara leaves for Rome to face his painful past. He requests a meeting with the Pope, but he discovers that Santoro is waiting for him too. Meanwhile in Pedraza, someone is about to return from the dead.