Maria returns dizzy from her meeting with the abortionist. Damián informs Begoña and Andrés of Jesús's attempted coup. The Merinos regret having trusted Jesús. Tasio does not want the recent tensions to spoil Carmen's return. Carmen is back at the store, intent on resolving the conflict with Marta.

Maria's health seems to be improving, but she is still not in a condition to leave the big house. Fina begins to realize the pain that Marta and Pelayo's wedding causes her. Jesus discovers the details of Maria's abortion. Carmen and Tasio are tense before the imminent driving test. Andrés brings Marta up to date on what happened with Maria, and they reflect on impossible loves.