Irene hides from Don Pedro that she has discovered who Cristina really is. Manuela tries to cheer up a devastated María. Tasio finds out about Gabriel's presentation dinner and is saddened by not having been invited as a brother of the Queen. María manipulates Andrés, making him believe he can rebuild his life. Luz doesn't know what topic to discuss in her oral presentation for her medical exam. Damián reveals to Joaquín his suspicions about Don Pedro's involvement in Jesús's death. Andrés, repentant, refuses to be helped with María's care. Don Pedro discovers that Damián has hired a new chemist and decides to investigate.

Andrés discovers that Raúl is in love with María. Carmen, worried that Chema isn't meeting his sales goals, looks for ways to help her brother so he doesn't lose his job. Digna learns that Damián is trying to turn Joaquín against Don Pedro. Cristina follows Irene's advice and apologizes to Luis. Begoña is devastated after Andrés ended their relationship. Tasio experiences an awkward moment when Damián introduces him to Gabriel. Due to the situation with María and the tensions with Andrés, Raúl is ready to quit his job and leave home. Tasio, upset with Damián, reveals an important secret to Gabriel. Damián is determined to intervene between Andrés and María to prevent his son from being nullified under his wife's shadow.