Gabo tries to settle into a quiet life as a jeepney driver, but tension explodes when his father, **Rudy**, confronts the corrupt landlord **Ricardo** over unfair land leases. Unable to control his anger at Ricardo's insults, Rudy punches him, triggering a dangerous retaliation.
Meanwhile, **Sam** secures a room at a local boarding house right across from Gabo's home, officially kicking off her secret surveillance on his family.