At the police station, where he will also give his statement, Ernesto runs into Marta and, like his father, becomes fascinated by her sexuality. Ana Cristina, who had accompanied Ernesto for moral support, becomes jealous but takes refuge in the restaurant and the social gatherings.

The real estate developers are blackmailed by someone who has Abel's recordings containing evidence of corruption. Desperate, Dr. Quintino and Seabra decide to speed up the entire real estate project process. Ana Cristina, influenced by Malika, decides to stay in Faro and fight for her father and Ernesto. Meanwhile, the ASAE (National Health and Social Security Agency) closes the restaurant, putting pressure on Zé Maria, who resists selling it. Dr. Quintino threatens Ernesto and asks him to return the evidence of corruption Abel allegedly possessed. Ernesto discovers from Zé Maria the scheme involving sales to offshore companies. Marta, for unclear reasons, continues to harass Ernesto and takes the opportunity to ask questions about her father. Mário and Helena follow the money trail and attempt to interrogate Seabra, who Helena witnesses threatening Inácio to sell the house.