The sixth episode of The Crystal Cuckoo commences with Clara embarking on her journey after her intimate encounter with Juan. Along the way, her path intersects with a lost Gabriel, wielding the bird mask that now adorns his face. Recognizing him as the culprit behind the infant kidnappings, she immediately informs Juan of her discovery.
Gabriel's capture is a thrilling climax. Worried that time might be running out for Clara, she bravely pursues Gabriel. However, his strength proves to be a formidable foe, as he manages to capture her and restraints her in his secluded cabin. Despite her confinement, Clara begins to gnaw through the tape, driven by her determination to escape.
Juan informs Rafa of the situation, and Rafa calls Gabriel, using his nickname "eaglet," and feigns ignorance. With information pouring in from various sources, both Juan and Marta concur that Gabriel might be the elusive kidnapper, prompting Rafa to delve deeper into the investigation.
In the cabin's gloom, Clara manages to free herself, seizing a knife and making a desperate run for freedom. Gabriel, with a hunting knife in hand, only smirks and chases after her. The arrival of the police is imminent, and Rafa shoots Gabriel just before he can strike Clara down. Rafa swiftly seizes Gabriel's burner phone, leaving behind only his sorrowful tears.
As for the victims, justice prevails in a sense. The police thoroughly search Gabriel's cabin, uncovering evidence that he was responsible for the gruesome murders of at least ten missing individuals. Marta and Juan are filled with remorse for doubting Miguel, who now stands as the 11th victim.
The rescue team commences a thorough search of the woods for all the missing bodies, many of which are found near the tree where Clara stumbled upon baby Manuela. Maria tenders to Clara, who is burdened by survivor's guilt.
Rafa learns from the detectives that they are on the hunt for an accomplice, leaving him a rollercoaster of emotions – frustrated by his own missteps, Gabriel's heinous deeds, and the ever-present fear of being watched from behind.
As the dawn broke, Rafa's confession to Marta brought an unsettling silence to the air. His admission of killing Silvia and Miguel weighed heavily on his shoulders, and Marta's desperation to see Miguel laid to rest seemed to be the only solace in her heart. Clara's impending departure prompted a final exchange of words, as if each one carried a weight of regret or longing.
Marta's words, so full of adoration for Rafa as Carlos' godfather, who had once called him the 'eaglet' and taught him the ways of nature, were overshadowed by Clara's growing suspicion. She pieced together the clues, recognizing the eaglet reference Gabriel had used, and surmising that Rafa had learned the 'wing beat dance' from Gabriel himself.
As Rafa pointed the gun at Clara, his exhaustion with the endless lies spilled out in a torrent of truth. The revelation sent shockwaves through Marta, who pushed him to end it all. Rafa, in his fear and indecision, revealed that he had tried to take his own life but was too scared to go through with it. In a moment of extreme self-defense, Marta ended his suffering.
As Clara drove away, her eyes met that of a wolf in the distance, and a smile spread across her face. Throughout their ordeal, Gabriel had compared himself and Rafa to wolves—predators who acted without remorse or hesitation. But now, with Clara emerging victorious from her battle with Gabriel and Rafa, she had transformed from the 'fawn' to a true wolf. Like a wolf, she was a fighter, facing every obstacle with a heart that might not always be strong but was driven by an unwavering will to survive.
