As the revolutionaries continue to plan their coup, they face internal struggles and conflicting ideologies. Marcos believes in a violent overthrow of Ponce's regime, while Santiago starts to question the morality of their actions and the potential consequences of their violent uprising.
Meanwhile, Ponce becomes increasingly paranoid as he deals with the captured revolutionary who refuses to divulge any information. He becomes determined to crush the rebellion at any cost, resorting to extreme measures to maintain his hold on power.
As the tension escalates, the revolutionaries must confront their own demons and personal motivations, while Ponce's grip on the city tightens. The stakes are high, and the fate of Quito hangs in the balance as the revolutionaries and the dictator clash in a battle for the future of the city.