Juan tries to look like a hero by solving a crisis in his ministry to stand as a candidate in his party's primaries.

After a talk with his assistant, Juan gives an interview in which he presents himself as the candidate of the people angering his party.

Juan has an image crisis after a party at the Russian embassy and the aftermath affects his marriage.

Juan has to live with his daughter, who is a great admirer of Recalde, Juan's political rival in the primaries.

Juan tries to give an honest image by returning a ham that is given to him; Carmen discovers that Moncloa supports the candidacy.

Juan goes to his old high school reunion where he boasts of his success; Carmen tells them that the president is running for re-election.