Carlos remains in the crosshairs of Los Pajaritos, who refuse to let up, making his days inside the CIMI increasingly tense and dangerous. We also discover that Saray is intellectually sharp and emotionally aware, yet she chooses to remain within the confines of the center, seeing it as a safer alternative to the instability of life outside. In the end, the verdicts come down. Both Carlos and Álvaro are found guilty and must face the reality of serving out their full sentences.

Álvaro starts working for Los Pajaritos and loses the support of Carlos, who receives a brutal ultimatum. Kill Mario or they will kill Nina. Marina confesses to Saray that she came to CIMI for abandoning her newborn baby.