In order to save his family from more harm caused by the San Juans, Chito resolves to accept the job offer to move to the province and run a carnival there. He tells Chichay of his plan to relocate the whole family as soon as possible and asks her not to reveal to Joaquin details of their departure. Chichay is left with no choice but to obey her father, even though tears of sadness start to flow at the thought of leaving Joaquin.