Marivic tells Esperanza she'll keep fighting especially now that her case has been publicized in the newspaper. Joaquin's friend threatens to withdraw his help in the upcoming elections if he doesn't help him with the rape allegations. Raul promises Junjun he'll renew his life and stop drinking. Esther sees a woman from the past that makes her flustered. Joaquin talks to Marivic and her mother to withdraw the rape case, but their rejection is met with a horrible consequence.
