Juan does not attend the dinner, and Dínora becomes upset by the latest snub. Franco and Óscar make it clear to Dínora that Juan only loves Norma. The Elizondos begin to think Martín has been kidnapped, while he is actually blissfully happy with Pepa.

Martín is on the brink of death; his granddaughters cry beside him because the doctor said it is not worth taking him to the hospital. Gabriela sobs in anguish, while Fernando, on the other hand, feels relief.