Episode 3 of "The Accident" plunges viewers into a harrowing opening as Paula struggles futilely against the river's relentless embrace, her life slipping away with each passing moment. The scene abruptly shifts to Fabian and Daniela, their faces etched with shock and desperation, discovering her near a serene Virgin Mary statue and racing against time to the hospital.
Carla and Yola's arrival at the police station is met with a jarring revelation: Moncho's life has been extinguished. Simultaneously, Barroso, his pockets lined with ill-gotten gains, flees the city, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. The police delve into his past, uncovering his true identity as Eulogio Pinto Rosales, but little else. This revelation casts a suspicious shadow over every attendee of the fateful birthday party, save for Emiliano, whose stoic demeanor only fuels Santos' suspicion that he harbors a dark secret.
Alex's heartfelt plea to Lucia, urging her to abandon the path of drugs, falls on deaf ears as she yearns to drown her sorrows in oblivion. Her tender kiss serves as a fleeting moment of solace before she parts ways, leaving Alex with a bittersweet smile. Later, amidst a night out with Salome, Lucia's past catches up with her in the form of Nico, her ex-lover, seeking to rekindle their flame after betraying her trust. Rejecting his advances, she finds solace in Alex's company, only to face his concern when she reveals plans to drink with Salome. The tension escalates as she feels suffocated by his perceived control, prompting a heartfelt apology from Alex.
Charro's jubilation at Moncho's demise masks a more complex reality; he may not have orchestrated the hit, but his actions have undeniably altered the course of many lives. Lupita, on the other hand, finds solace in the belief that justice has been served for her son, yet her grief remains a constant companion. Her visits to his grave and nights spent in his room haunt Charro, who attempts to rekindle their romantic spark by forcing intimacy upon her. Alex's intervention ignites Charro's rage, and in a fit of anger, he is accused by Alex of being indirectly responsible for Gabito's death and their subsequent exile to Santa Cruz. To quell Charro's fury, Lupita employs a tactic of her own, kissing him passionately and leading him away from the escalating conflict.
Fabian and Daniela breathe a sigh of relief upon learning that Paula will survive, but her recovery is marred by the weight of her loss. Her inquiries about Rodrigo evoke a poignant promise from Emiliano, his eyes glistening with unshed tears, that he will soon be by her side. As Paula returns home, she is besieged by the press, their relentless questions echoing the chaos within her. She claims to have glimpsed the Virgin Mary amidst her ordeal, a revelation that stuns Fabian. Finally, grasping her iPad, Paula's world shatters as she learns of the tragic fate of her friends, tears streaming down her face in a poignant display of grief.
Elsewhere, Lucia struggles to shake off the weight of Emiliano's grief over Moncho's demise, convinced that her father's goodness transcends all. She rants incessantly about Moncho's just deserts for taking innocent lives, imagining him burning in hell's fires, only to unwittingly deepen Emiliano's anguish.
David, intrigued by the murder's mystery, dares to inquire if Emiliano orchestrated the hit, only to be met with a stern denial. Meanwhile, Yola confronts the Lobos, brazenly doing so within the confines of the police station, singling out Daniela amidst her peers. Lucia's curiosity piques as she ponders Yola's relentless accusation that Emiliano is Moncho's slayer. Mauricio and Charro, too, grapple with the mystery, Charro insisting his hands are clean while Horacio's name surfaces as Mauricio's contact.
As they regroup, Daniela's tears flow freely upon learning of Carla's pregnancy, the moment shattered by Brenda's suicidal attempt, aborted by her maternal instinct's resurgence. Determined to bear another child, she defies Javier's objections.
At Moncho's somber funeral, Emiliano and David stand as the sole mourners amidst Yola's raging fury. She vents her anger, revealing her silence as a mere bargaining chip for Emiliano's promise of a new life in America for her and her children.
David, observant as ever, finds Lupita by Gabito's grave, offering her solace amidst her visible distress. The sight of her bruised face triggers a gentle promise from him—never to harm her. Together, they head to the firm where investors make their first significant transfer of five million dollars. Javier's elation is cut short as Emiliano announces his intention to withdraw, igniting a heated confrontation between the two, Emiliano accusing Javier of being heartless.
Overwhelmed by the maelstrom of events, Emiliano seeks solace in a church, where the priest's words echo—the truth shall set you free. And so, at the climax of The Accident's third episode, Emiliano unburdens himself to Daniela, baring his soul in a moment of profound revelation.
