Belarmino and Firmino compete for Maria Santa's attention at Jacutinga's house. Maria Santa tells Jacutinga that it was José Inocêncio who kissed her. José Inocêncio renovates the farm with the money from the sale of cocoa and the help of Deocleciano and Jupará. Jacutinga reprimands Juliete for complaining about Maria Santa. Inácia feels that something bad could happen. José Inocêncio agrees to buy the cocoa crop.
