El Patas explodes with jealousy when Guillermo offers Erika a job in Chicago. José María asks her to move in with him. In court, it becomes clear that Maddox prefers to be with his father.

The judge grants custody of Maddox to El Patas, without denying Ashley her rights as his mother. If she overcomes her addictions, she could request a review of the case. Santiago stands up for Marisol.

The board accepts José María as an assistant on the children's team, on Santiago's recommendation. El Patas moves in with Erika. Dakota convinces Ashley to kidnap Maddox.