When their best date turns disastrous, Chichay finally surrenders the unconscious Joaquin to his parents, who, in turn, admit Joaquin to a hospital in Manila. Joaquin then regains consciousness and asks his parents for Chichay, but when they refuse to let him go, Joaquin escapes for Bright Star City. Alerted by Juliana about her role in helping Joaquin undergo his much needed brain surgery, Chichay fools Joaquin into believing that she does not love him anymore. Hurt, Joaquin runs in the rain with his head bowed down, failing to see the van that is fast approaching him.