Agrado asks Eduarda to intercede with Ronei on João Raul's behalf. Eduarda refuses to support João Raul. Laurinha goes into labor, and her family and friends scramble to take her to the maternity hospital. Walmir worries about João Raul's condition. Manuela is born, and Malvino and Laurinha are overcome with emotion. Ronei offers to resume the contract with João Raul.