Episode 5 of "Snakes and Ladders" resumes right where we left off, with Dora and the governor indulging in a dinner date that had initially promised an engaging discourse. The conversation, rich with political undertones, flowed effortlessly as the governor emphasized the significance of individuals bettering their own lives rather than relying solely on governmental aid.
However, the harmonious ambiance took a sharp turn when the governor uttered derogatory remarks about the LGBTQ+ community, branding them as a disgrace and advocating for their eradication. Dora, unable to contain her indignation, sprang to Tono's defense. She confrontationally reminded the governor of Tono's plight, revealing that he had been hesitant to disclose his sexuality to his father, who held similar prejudiced views.
Dora, visibly upset, abruptly left the dinner and sought solace in Muriel's company at a nearby bar. She vented her frustration and disappointment, while Muriel offered a patient ear. It became evident that Dora's strategy to curry favor with the governor had fallen flat, prompting her to revert to her original plan of excelling as a substitute teacher and dazzling the parents during the upcoming family day at school.
Meanwhile, Nicolas paid a visit to Antonio's house, unwittingly revealing Tono's sexuality. When Tono arrived later to hand over some money to his father, Antonio, fueled by homophobia, refused the gesture angrily. He lambasted and physically assaulted Tono before evicting him from the house, vowing never to see him again.
At school, Josefina shared with Dora the plan to scrap the elections following Miss Vero's disqualification, which would allow Josefina to retain her position as headmistress for another six years. However, she mentioned that the elections could still proceed if a viable candidate stepped forward. Dora seized the opportunity, proposing Martha as her opponent in a strategic maneuver to secure her own victory. Martha, skeptical of the plan, requested time to ponder over it.
Elsewhere, tension escalated between Tamara and Vicente as he accused her of withholding information about her engagement to Muriel, suspecting her of infidelity. Tamara, furious, stormed out of the bedroom and blocked Roque's number, despite his persistent advances, which included sending her photos and workout videos. Unbeknownst to her, Vicente Unblocked Roque's number, setting the stage for further drama.
The following day, Roque phones Tamara, pleading for a second chance, but she warns him sternly that she will inform Josefina if his harassment persists. Soon after, Tamara detects a peculiar coincidence: her phone and Vicente's begin buzzing with text notifications in unison. Insistent on examining Vicente's device, she demands to see it, only to meet with his firm refusal.
The situation takes an unexpected turn when Vicente confesses to Tamara about his recent fantasies. Since catching a glimpse of the texts from Roque, he has been enthralled by the notion of watching Tamara with another man.Tamara, ever the provocateur, fans these fantasies into a blaze, and their passion ignites into a scorching encounter in bed. Later, she unveils her collection of sex toys to Vicente, who finds himself even more aroused, leading to yet another scorching session between them.
Meanwhile, Juana senses an undercurrent of tension between Nicolas and Tono when both decline her invitation to spend time together. Naively, she assumes they are squabbling over her affections.
Elsewhere, during the family day festivities, Dora is visibly nervous. Muriel, noticing her distress, slips her something to soothe her jittery nerves. Just before taking the stage, Nicolas calls Dora with news of Antonio's aggression towards Tono. Dora vows to address the issue and ensure Antonio never lays a finger on Tono again.
Josefina's speech at the family day event extols the virtues of the traditional family unit. She firmly believes that God's vision of family comprises a mother, a father, and their children. She denounces modern, misguided concepts of family, insisting that the traditional family is the only legitimate societal unit. Muriel, when his turn comes, delivers a speech that veers sharply from the theme of family and tradition. Instead, he lambasts the school for eroding their Mexican heritage by banning traditional Mexican foods from the canteen.
After the event concluded, Josefina led Anaki over to Dora, introducing him as a student who harbors a severe allergy to bees. Earlier, Dora had brusquely dispatched a bee to shield Anaki from its potentially deadly sting. Now, Josefina insisted that Dora offer Anaki an apology, as witnessing the brutal termination of the bee had deeply saddened him—a sentiment that ran counter to Josefina's unwavering stance against sorrow.
Dora, however, had reached her breaking point with apologies. Whether it was due to the mysterious substances Muriel had covertly infused into her beverages or sheer exhaustion from the endless demands, she erupted in fury, directing her tirade at both Anaki and Josefina. She vowed never to utter another apology and insisted that Anaki offer her gratitude for saving his life. With that, Dora resigned from her job, leaving behind a trail of astonishment.
The following day, Antonio presented himself at Dora's doorstep, intending to reveal a bombshell: their son, Tono, was homosexual. Little did he know that Dora was already privy to this information and was far more incensed by Antonio's mistreatment of their child. A heated argument ensued, escalating into a deafening screaming match within the confines of Dora's home. The confrontation culminated in Antonio losing his footing and tumbling down the stairs, his head slamming against the solitary trophy that symbolized his lifelong achievements.
The episode concludes with Antonio lying prone on the floor, bloodied and unconscious. Dora, struck with terror, stood frozen, staring at the harrowing sight before her.
