Damián learns of María's accident, and she has already recovered but remains unconscious. Luis and Luz are the first Merinos to hear about María's accident. The doctor arrives immediately. Claudia tries to console Raúl over María's departure, but he remains distant. María doesn't want Andrés to accompany her on the trip to the hospital. Despite Don Pedro's nervousness, Digna is determined to wait for Luis and Luz to arrive before starting the ceremony. Raúl, devastated by his breakup with María, drinks to forget. Digna tries to stop the reception when she finds out about María's accident. María blames Andrés for the terrible consequences of her accident.