At the feet of the jequitibá, José Inocêncio confesses to Augusto that he already feels the passage of time. Teca encourages Mariana to return to José Inocêncio. Aurora is introduced to José Inocêncio, who treats her with contempt. She demonstrates her desire to learn more about cocoa planting techniques. Tião is attacked by Marçal, but hides it when asked by Augusto about his injuries.
