The Mossos d'Esquadra (Catalan police) are closing in on Olmedo and the fugitives; Calatrava's health is deteriorating, and Prieto decides to protect him. A failed police operation allows them to escape again.

The news of the murder and rape sends an emotional earthquake through the families, but also through Olmedo, who is still brooding over Calatrava's blackmail. When Rosario shows up to remind her that prison is the best place for her ex-husband, she decides to go to the police station and turn them in. The Mossos d'Esquadra, with Pau in charge, devise an operation to arrest the fugitives by going to the designated meeting place. Clara discovers a possible leak within the Mossos and decides to spread a false rumor.