Despite knowing the extent of what the San Juans can do to protect Joaquin, Chito and Betchay give their full support to Chichay's special friendship with Joaquin. Yet, the Tampipi couple reminds their daughter of the consequences of her decision. After coming clean about the things she did against Chichay, Juliana begs Joaquin not to leave her alone. Juliana's plea, however, falls on deaf ears as Joaquin resolves to leave his mother and to start anew on his own.