Since Teresa has returned, neither students nor teachers understand her. Roberta tries to go to Teresa for help, but she is distracted by Ines. Meanwhile, the girls propose that the Academy's street name be changed to that of a woman.

Carnival is approaching and everyone begins to prepare enthusiastically for the event at the Academy. Meanwhile, Teresa still doesn't know how to approach Roberta and Flavia is torn up over her pregnancy.

Upset with Vicente, Luisa receives an unexpected visit: her son, Arcadio, and Catalina, his fiancée – a lady Luisa’s age. Arcadio wants to reconcile with his mother and make up for lost time, but the science teacher doesn't know what to think or do about it.

The Academy closes its doors and Manuela feels terribly powerless. The Peraltas claim the school as theirs and have the documents to confirm it. Teresa, however, will not let Manuela sink with the school.