Julia researches how to continue her medical schooling. Surprisingly, Santiago discourages her, citing Matías's need for his mother. Meanwhile, the twins on whom the doctors recently operated are so shocked by the results that they attempt suicide. Also, with the financial situation of Ciruplastica becoming critical, Cristóbal tries to convince Santiago to take on a drug lord as a client.

Santiago prevents Cristóbal from operating on the drug lord and infuriates the man's gang by kicking them out. After Cristóbal reveals that the clinic is in dire shape financially, Santiago offers to sell the house he bought for Julia, who doesn't want it anyway. Matías becomes popular by dealing drugs. And Santiago is devastated to learn that he misdiagnosed a girl who has skin cancer.