A duchess leads a group of high-society Madrid women to Melilla during the Rif War to open a hospital and nurse the wounded amid rough conditions.

Carmen's illness suddenly becomes life-threatening when she's caught in an ambush. Recovering in the hospital, Andrés's prison buddy recognizes Julia.

A delirious Magdalena rambles on to Larbi. Fidel is permitted to open a field hospital at the front. An unusual new patient takes a fancy to Pilar.

Two deaths, including a nurse's, shatter the field hospital staff. Daniel behaves as if he never got Marga's letter. Alejandro tries to woo Pilar.

A captive Julia and Fidel spend a night together as if it were their last. Magdalena decides to return to Madrid. Verónica gets a surprise visitor.

Julia and Fidel are unable to keep their secret under wraps. Andrés suspects the army of financial corruption. In Madrid, Magdalena breaks her news.