The new trio finds out who really killed Ramos. Santiago and Mendonça accept positions in the secretariat and the climate between the two worsens. Tavinho Cordeiro's brother is kidnapped.

Santiago finds out who is behind the kidnapping of Tavinho's brother. Monica accepts Ingrid's proposal. Lavínia closes in on the investigation of Benício's death.

With Monica aware of the investigation of the internal affairs, Lavínia and Gil are in danger. Unlikely alliances are formed, and Santiago plays his last card to guarantee his future.