Virgínia is shocked to learn that Sebastião has hired Carrapato. Fortunato is concerned about the meager police reinforcements sent to Barro Preto to protect the town from Belarmino's gang. Virgínia makes up an excuse to get money from Diógenes. Margaret leaves with Faraji, while Kênia suffers at the hands of Jendal. Jendal promises to bring Alika back to Batanga.