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July 2005
Week 07: Mon . Tue . Wed . Thu . Fri
Week 08: 3rd Heartbreak Sunday
Week 09: The Bohol Loventure
Week 10: I Love You to Death
Week 11: 4th Heartbreak Sunday
August 2005
Week 12: 2nd Drama Loventure
Week 13: 5th Heartbreak Sunday
Week 14: Dramaserye: Taguan
Week 15: Dramaserye: Bunong Braso
September 2005
Week 16: Dramaserye: Langit at Lupa
Week 17: Dramaserye: Tumbang Preso
Week 18: Qpids Pre-Finals Special
Week 19: Qpids Grand Finals
Monday, September 26, 2005
Qpids Episode Guide
Sunday, September 25, 2005
Qpids Grand Finals
These are the highlights of the Qpids Grand Finals, which were held at ABS-CBN's Studio 1. The episode was pre-recorded in front of a live audience on Sep 22 (Thu) and aired during the regular Qpids timeslot on Sep 25 (Sun).
CF's Note: This summary only contains information on the JaRla Loveteam.
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The show opened with a song number "Ewan Ko" by Soapdish. They are then joined by the Final 4 Loveteams to sing "Dito sa Puso Ko."
Anne and Luis then explain the basis for selecting the Ultimate Loveteam:
- 50% - text and PLDT votes
- 50% - Love Council's score (acting chemistry, kilig chemistry, loveteam potential)
- Direk Olive Lamasan
- Direk Joey Reyes
- Direk Lauren Dyogi
The final four loveteams were then given a chance to share their Final Messages and Gifts to each other.
Janus: Sa akin ang gift ko sayo is diary tsaka scrapbook. Diba? Lalaking-lalaki uli. (laughs) Hindi ano, kasi, yung scrapbook para sa mga memories na pinagsamahan na natin. At yung diary naman para sa mga memories na gagawin palang natin. (The audience cheers)
Janus (continues): And sakin, ayos lang sakin kahit hindi ako manalo dito... kasi asa tabi ko na ang prize ko (the audience cheers even louder). So ayos na sakin yun!
Carla: Eto naman, tag ko para sayo, para malaman ng mga tao na akin ka. (the audience cheers and starts chanting "JaRla!!").
Carla (continues): Ang nakalagay sa tag yung pangalan mo, Janus. Tsaka sa likod... (her voice breaks) My Happiness...
Janus is visibly affected by her words, and they look at each other before he leans forward to kiss her on the cheek. The two of them hug.
Anne: Nakakakilig!
Luis: I have to admit, kahit ako kinilig sa inyong dalawa.
In the next segment, Nikki Gil sings When you Find Your Voice as we look back on the past five Heartbreak Nights and see scenes from the PreFinals interviews.
Janus (looks first at Carla, then at the camera): I'm glad I met her. Siya yung tipong nag-point out sakin na... hindi talaga ako yung... yung loser na iniisip ko.
Janus (continues, as Carla looks away and wipes away her tears): She made me realize na itinatago ko lang talaga kung sino ung totoong ako.
Then, the Love Council shares their feedback with the Final 4 loveteams.
Direk Olive: Janus, you're not a typical leading man, pero dalang-dala mo ang role dahil may charm ka sa pagiging kwela mo. (the audience cheers) Carla, pag si Janus ang partner mo, lumalabas ang quirky, funny side mo. You really complement each other. So keep up the good work, JaRla.
Direk Joey: Siguro mas kailangan lang ng... mas may natural chemistry kayong dalawa, para maging mas natural din at mas endearing ang pagsasama ninyo. Yun lang.
Next, Luis and Anne explain the Voter's Choice Award.
Luis: We have a special award, ang Voter's Choice. Sila ang loveteam na nakakuha ng pinakamataas na text and PLDT votes.
Anne: Yes, at para sabihin kung sino ang #1 sa puso ng masa, we have Direk Joey.
Direk Joey: Garnering a total of 41% ng total votes ay... ang tambalang... JaRla!!
Direk Joey presents the award to JaRla, and hosts Anne and Luis also step forward to congratulate them.
Finally, the winner of the Ultimate Loveteam title is announced, and it is Paw and Mikel.
Sunday, September 18, 2005
Qpids: Episode 18.0
This is the episode summary for Qpids Episode 18.0 -- the Pre-Finals Special episode.
CF's Note: This summary only contains scenes related to Carla and Janus.
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JaRla's Interview Segment
Carla: Yung totoo, ha... ano yung first impression mo... (as she shakes him)
Janus: Yung totoo? (pause) Mataray ka..
Carla: Ako, hindi ko siya ma-take. (She's smiling and Janus nods) Yung parang.... hello?!? 
Janus: Ano... Hi? (laughing)
Carla: Pero... ano... (she reaches up with both hands and holds his face) 
Carla: Ang laki ng pinagbago niya, tingnan mo (To Janus, as she urges him off the seat) Tayo ka...
Janus: Ayokong tumayo... nakakahiya naman eh (as he stands up)
Carla (to someone offcam): Kita ba? (while Janus strikes a few poses)
Carla: Talikod ka... talikod ka...(as Janus turns around and strikes a funny pose, and Carla laughs).
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Carla: Naalala ko na si Mikel lang ang nagkaron ng interest sakin. (Janus pretends he's about to throw up, as Carla laughs.)
We see a flashback to Subic, where Mikel chooses Carla as the princess with whom he wants to dance.
Janus: Naalala mo nung kinausap ko kayong lahat na 9 girls dun sa isang table?
Carla: (suddenly remembering) At lumapit ako sa'yo... at tinanong kita, sinong bagay sakin? At siyempre...
Janus: Sabi ko, si Mikel.
We see a flashback of Carla dancing with Mikel in Subic.
Carla: Pero hindi mo nahulaan na ikaw ang magiging partner ko.
Janus: Oo, kasi akala ko maaalis na ako (as Carla starts to tickle him). Akala ko maaalis na ako nun eh.
Flashback to Subic when Janus talks about Mr. Qpido arriving on the scene.
Janus: Kami ni Alwyn, pareho kaming... nagpa-plano na nga kami na... parang... kami nila Cholo na huling gimmick sa Subic tapos uwi na. Eh hinarang kami ni Mr. Qpido.
Flashback to Mr. Qpido in Subic telling everyone that the charmings will have a chance to bond with the princesses.
Carla: Ako, sinabayan ko si Mr. Qpido sa pagsabi ng pangalan niya. 
Flashback to Mr. Qpido announcing that his choice for Carla is Janus, followed by another flashback to Carla saying that she thinks something "magical" can develop between her and Janus.
Carla: Kasi alam ko na kailangan ng isang Janus del Prado sa show. (she holds his face in her hands)
Janus (joking): Ang sinabi ni Mr. Qpido... ang napili ko sa 'yo ay si Janus, sinabayan niya ng (mouthing the word) Mikel. (laughs)
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Carla: Hindi, yung loventure na race, nung tatlo pa tayo...
Janus: Ah...
Carla: Tapos ikaw... sobrang walang effort 
Janus: Oy... (laughing) walang effort sa loventure? Eh ??? ko nga si Mikel ng higanteng cotton buds.
Carla: Dahil gusto mo talagang gawin yun! Hindi dahil sa akin! (laughs)
Janus: Actually, gusto ko talaga gawin, pero at least may effort ako diba...
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Janus: Hindi siya in kay Mikel ha... Flashback Bohol Session... 
Flashback to Carla's session with Mikel in Bohol.
Carla: Kasi nagustuhan ko si Mikel after nung plea... when he gave me the key to his heart. Akala ko sincere siya.
Carla: Kasi... (she reaches to take Janus' hand)
Janus: (pa-effect): Don't touch me. (He puts her hand back on her lap. They look at each other for a moment, then laugh... and he takes her hand and holds it.)
Carla: Kasi... expected ko na yun eh... parang... hinihintay ko nalang sabihin. 
Carla: Kasi si Janus... napakabait niyang tao... (as Janus starts being pa-cute) na hindi ko na-realize nung time na yun... mali ko yun...
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Janus (about their Bear Kita Date): Pinaka-naaalala ko dun... pinaso niya ang sarili niya para lang i-kiss ko yung kamay niya.
Carla: Kaya?
Janus: Pinaso mo kaya...
Carla: Hindi kaya... (smiling)
Janus: Either pinaso mo o... clumsy ka talaga... (Carla is just quiet, but she is smiling) tapos umaasa siya na sa lips ang kiss...
Carla: Ang kapal talaga... (she laughs)
Janus: Conservative ang family ko eh...
Carla: (in over-dramatic tones, while laughing) Ang kapal ng mukha mo! (they both laugh together)
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Janus: Sa Bohol siguro yun ang pinaka-emotional na loventure namin... actually, hinihintay ko lang na-i-uppercut niya si Mikel eh.
Carla: I saw it... and I looked stupid. Pero at least...
Janus: Hindi naman!
Carla: At least naging totoo ako.. at at least nalaman ng mga tao na kahit mga artista kami, meron din kaming dinadaanan na pagsubok, tsaka kahit papaano nagagalit kami. Ako nga sobra sobra ang galit ko nun.
Carla (continues): But, hindi dahil ayaw ko siyang makasama or something... gusto ko lang mailabas at malaman niya kung ano yung nagawa niya sakin para lang matapos at magkaroon ng closure yung issue tungkol sa amin. After that, naging friends na kami uli ni Mikel at yun yung time na nakapag move on ako.
Carla continues (in a much softer and gentler tone): At na-realize ko na meron palang tao dun... (Janus leans in closer, smiling.)
Carla (continues): na all the time, behind me 100%... (she starts playing with the bracelet on his wrist while Janus is emoting.)
Carla (continues): tapos inaalagaan niya ako kahit sa pagpatawa niya sa akin. (Janus is smiling) Someone na... hindi niya kino-complicate yung situation, kundi tinutulungan niya ako.
Janus: (pa-simple) Sino kaya yun?
Carla: (nakiki-sakay) Hindi ko alam eh...
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CF's Note: Included in the "Susunod" teasers before commercial breaks is this JaRla scene, which was not aired during the actual JaRla segment itself.
Janus appears to be in tears in this scene.
Janus (looks first at Carla, then at the camera): I'm glad I met her. Siya yung tipong nag-point out sakin na... hindi talaga ako yung... yung loser na iniisip ko
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Janus: I know guys don't usually say this to one another, pero si Alwyn... mahal na mahal ko yan na parang kapatid. 
Jill (on JaRla, as we see JaRla scenes): Sobrang bait nung dalawa samin... sa amin ni Cipri.
Alwyn (in tears): Dahil dito sa Qpids, naging close kami ni Janus. (To Janus) Breasty, mami-miss kitang katrabaho. So yun, kahit papaano, alam ko magkikita pa rin tayo. Pero ito na siguro yung last na magkakasama tayo sa trabaho... so yun... ingat nalang. 
Carla : Paw, maraming maraming salamat. Dahil isa ka sa mga babae that helped me feel comfortable. Kay Mikel naman... I wish you...
Janus: Good health...
Carla (smiling): Good health... sana tumaba ka... and happiness.
At the end, all four loveteams are together and they share a group hug.
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Luis: Loveteams, bago pa dumating ang takdang araw, I want to congratulate you for making it this far. Just the fact na umabot kayo dito ay winners na talaga kayo, kaya congratulations! 
However, on Sunday, isa sa ating final four loveteams ang magwawagi sa puso ninyo at sa ating Grand Love Council. Kanino kina MhyZel, JaRla, PawEl at JilWyn ang magiging ultimate kilig-loveteam ng bayan? Malalaman natin yan sa Qpids Final Union of Hearts sa September 22, Studio 1 at 5pm. Kaya guys, you're all invited sa finale episode ng pambansang kilig show... ano pa? but Qpids... dito ang puso niyo.
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Qpids: Only Two Weeks Left
Only two weeks remain for Qpids, the country's first ever Reality Love team search.
Sep 18 - Primer for Grand Finals
Sep 25 - Grand Finals (pre-taped on Sep 22)
The Grand Finals could not be aired live due to conflicts with the schedules of hosts Anne and Luis.
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JaRla'ns, it's our last chance to show our support for Carla and Janus. Please don't forget to vote!
Vote through Text
- Send to 2366: Qpids 4
- Unlimited voting. P2.50/text msg
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GO, GO, GO JARLA LABSTEAM!!
Sunday, September 11, 2005
Qpids: Episode 17.0
This is the episode summary for "Tumbang Preso," the fourth and final part of the Qpids dramaserye for the final 4 loveteams.
This summary only contains scenes related to Carla and Janus.
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Prologue
Janus (voiceover): Nung bata pa kami, simple lang ang patakaran sa buhay. Tamaan mo yung lata, panalo ka.
The episode opens with a scene from the past, with four young boys running around playing Tumbang Preso, when suddenly, young Alwyn collapses and everyone rushes to his side.
Janus (voiceover): Pero sa buhay na 'to, may mga laban talaga na hindi maipapanalo... minsan pa nga, ikaw ang matatamaan at matutumba.
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The Present
Janus (voiceover): Dumating na yata ang araw na yun para sakin...
The scene shifts to the present. Carla and Janus are seated together in the front garden of her home, nervously waiting the arrival of her parents. Janus asks her if she really thinks now is the right time for him to meet her parents.
She tells him yes, and nervously gets up to fix his hair. Janus also nervously pats his sideburns, wondering out loud if they're okay.
Just then, her parents arrive with their entourage of bodyguards and assistants. Carla and Janus run to meet them at the main entrance to their home. 
After greeting her dad and mom, Carla introduces Janus. As the two men are shaking hands, Carla nervously says, "Si Janus, boyfriend ko." Her father almost immediately withdraws his hand, and there is an awkward and nervous silence.
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The scene shifts to later in the evening. Janus, Alwyn, Mikel, and Mhyco are together talking, and Janus is telling his friends that he is counting on their moral support. Apparently, Carla is organizing a party so that her parents can meet the people in the community, particularly the Pappys of Janus.
Alwyn informs him that Carla had come by to invite his entire family, including his sister Hazel. As he says this, he looks meaningfully at Mhyco. He also confesses that he asked Carla if Jill will be invited. 
Mhyco kids Alwyn about his "bulok" style, saying he's just looking for opportunities to spend time with Jill. Alwyn responds by kidding Mhyco about his attempts over the past few weeks to get close to Hazel, all of which merely resulted in him getting bruised. Alwyn tells Mhyco he should just confess his feelings to Hazel, so if the world should end the next day, he will at least have said what he feels.
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Later in the evening, Carla is visiting Paw at her home to invite her to the party. She reveals that she's excited and nervous at the thought of Janus' Pappys meeting and hopefully bonding with her parents. Paw assures her that she and her aunts will go directly to the party tomorrow, after her aunts return from their trip to the province (they are apparently trying to borrow money).
Paw then tells Carla she can see that Janus is all out in his efforts to win the approval of her parents. Carla shares that she's really scared because her dad is not the type who trusts easily. She says she feels like he doesn't trust even her.
Behind them, TJ and a few other people are milling around, moving the equipment and supplies from the shop. Janus arrives and greets Paw, then greets Carla ("Hello, Babe") and kisses her on the cheek. 
Soon after, Mikel arrives, and together the friends convince TJ that he should go home and get some rest, since he appears to be coughing badly.
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The dinner party is in progress the next evening at the very large home of Congressman Loren. Pappy Nelson chats away happily, recalling the days when Carla and Janus met as children and even played together with their other friends... and who knew they would now be a couple. He says perhaps they will shortly be married. 
Janus chokes in response, and he manages to say that he thinks marriage is still a bit down the road for them since they're still young. Carla also says there's still so much she needs to do, such as her father's many projects. 
Her father just quietly watches them both.
Carla's mother agrees, and compliments Carla on her Fashionista project. She says there's much that must be done to help the poor because of the high poverty level. Pappy JR agrees and reminisces about the time he was a finalist for the Ms. Gay Balara in 1984 and would say in his speeches that "Poverty is bad."
Janus hesitantly joins the conversation: "Ah... para sakin naman po kasi, yung kahirapan po is just a state of mind. Kung patuloy mong iisipin na mahirap ka, lalo kang malulungkot at maghihirap." 
Carla's father condescending says to Janus: "So I assume you support R.A. 8425."
When Janus looks blank, Congressman Loren continues: "Hindi mo alam yun? R.A. 8425... an act that institutionalizes the social reforms and poverty alleviation programs for the purpose of creating the National Anti-Poverty Commission."
Janus falls silent, not knowing what to say, while Carla looks worried. One of Janus' Pappys remarks to the Congressman that he will support that, because he likes the sound of it.
Hazel moves to their table to get food, and while she's distracted by Andrea and Mhyco, she accidentally spills food on Congressman Loren. He becomes upset and shocks everyone into silence with his reaction. Hazel apologizes profusely, and the congressman excuses himself from the table.
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Later that evening, dinner is over and Janus' two Pappys are dancing the night away with Carla's mother and Hazel's mother. Congressman Loren returns to the ground floor after changing his shirt and watches the scene with disapproval. He notices Carla and Janus leaving the living room and follows them out to the front garden.
Outside, Janus asks Carla if her father will ever smile... it looks like he's really going to be sticking to his "tiger look." Carla tells him that her father is really like that -- strict. Unknown to both of them, her father is now at the door, listening to their conversation.
Carla tells Janus that her father has been training her since childhood to be in politics. She shares that she sometimes feels like her father's robot. She says she does it because she loves her dad. But she can't help but wish that he was more of a father and less of a congressman. 
Janus then asks her what will happen if her father doesn't approve of him as her boyfriend; will they still be together? 
Carla laughs and assures him that it will be her decision. It's enough that her father tells her what to do when it comes to work. When it comes to affairs of the heart, she will listen to what her own heart wants. She playfully pats him on the nose and Janus feels better.
Just then, Paw's two aunts arrive together with TJ. They see Janus and immediately greet him, calling him Vaklush. 
Janus starts to ask why they don't go for their manicures anymore, but stops in mid-sentence when he realizes that Congressman Loren is right there and can hear everything he's saying.
Paw's aunts and TJ greet the Congressman then enter the house.
Congressman: Oh my God... parlorista pala ang boyfriend ng anak ko. Matanong nga kita, Janus. Ano ang maipapakain mo kay Carla? Cutex? Acetone?
Carla: Daddy, marangal naman ang trabaho ni Janus eh. 
Janus: Sir... alam ko po na medyo... malaki yung pagkakaiba ng antas natin sa buhay, pero...
From inside the house, we hear the sound of crystal breaking, and all three of them rush inside to see what has happened.
One of Paw's aunts had apparently hit an expensive vase off one of the side tables while dancing with Pappy Nelson.
Janus rushes forward to pick up the pieces, but the Congressman tells him to stop.
Pappy Nelson asks for the Congressman's patience, then offers to replace the vase.
Congressman: Papalitan mo? Saan ka naman makakakuha ng 50-year-old-vase? Ha?!
Carla: Daddy, hindi naman yata sinasadya...
Congressman: Carla, the party is over! Magpaalam ka na sa mga taong 'to.
Carla: Pero, Dad....
Congressman (turns angrily to face her): I mean NOW!
Pappy Nelson: Congressman, siguro hindi naman tama na papagalitan mo si Carla sa harap namin...
Congressman: Gagawin ko ang gusto kong gawin sa pamamamhay ko. Article 152 of E.O. 206 -- the Family Code. Alam mo ba yun?!
Everyone falls silent for a moment... and then...
Pappy Nelson: Janus... may edad ka na... alam mo na ang iyong dapat gawin.
Then he calls on Pappy JR and the two of them take their leave. The other guests start leaving as well. Janus stays behind to be with Carla.
Carla's father takes the stairs to the second floor of the house, leaving them in the foyer. Alwyn and Jill are about to leave as well and are about to say goodbye to Carla when they hear the sound of angry voices from the poolside. 
They rush outside to find Mikel and TJ fighting because of Paw. Before long, all four couples are outside, with Mhyco and Janus pulling TJ and Mikel away from each other.
TJ angrily tells Paw that their relationship is over and leaves. Paw runs to join the three other girls and starts crying, while the boys start trying to make sense of what happened. 
Alwyn stands to one side and has one hand over his chest. At first, no one notices when he falls to his knees and then eventually collapses to the ground. Jill is the first to see him and she starts running, calling his name. Everyone rushes to Alwyn's side.
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In the next scene, we see Alwyn lying in a hospital bed with his parents hovering over him. In the waiting area outside, Janus tells Mhyco and Mikel that Carla's father disapproves of him. And as if that wasn't bad enough, this had to happen to Alwyn. 
Everyone is wallowing in misery when the doctor finally comes out and tells them that Alwyn's blood pressure has stabilized and that he'll be okay. Carla and Janus exchange relieved smiles, while both Jill and Hazel start crying in relief.
Alwyn finally awakens later to find Janus sleeping beside him. He rouses his friend and finds that Mhyco and Mikel are also sleeping on a nearby cot. 
They greet Alwyn and tell him that Jill is waiting with them as well. As Jill awakens, Janus invites Mhyco and Mikel to have coffee, but in reality he just wants to give Alwyn and Jill some time alone together.
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Janus and his Pappys are together in a clothing store, apparently shopping. Janus looks lonely and depressed as Pappy JR complains about the attitude and behavior of Congressman Loren, saying his blood pressure goes up whenever he thinks of the congressman.
Suddenly, Carla runs up to them and hugs Janus. He is surprised and tells her he thought she had forgotten all about him. 
She reveals that her father has forbidden her from seeing him again.
Carla: Tumakas lang nga ako sa mga guards eh. Sinabi ko mag-re-rest room ako. Sinundan ko lang kayo.
They look at each other for a moment, then...
Carla (tearfully): Janus, papadala nila ako sa London. (She starts crying) Janus, hindi ako papayag... (She shakes him urgently) Magtanan na kaya tayo?! 
Pappy JR: Iha, naiintindihan kita, pero parang masyado pa yata kayong mga bata.
Pappy Nelson: Pappy, hayaan na natin silang mag-decide. Hindi na sila minor.
Carla (looks expectantly at Janus): Janus... ano?
Before he can answer, we hear Carla's bodyguards calling out her name. Carla rushes to him and urgently whispers: Janus, may iniwan akong sulat kay Paw. Basahin mo.
As the guards appear, she steps back and raises her voice and with haughty anger says to him: Diba sinabi ko na sayo, ha? Huwag mo 'kong sundan, dahil 'di tayo bagay, okay? Lupa ka, langit ako! Kaya break na tayo! 
With her guards standing behind her, she looks at him apologetically and mouths: Sorry... kay Paw! Then she walks away calling out "Guards, tayo na!" leaving Janus and his two Pappys staring after her.
Pappy JR (smiling in amazement): In fairness dun sa babaeng yun, acting ah!! Hindi halatang mahilig siyang manuod ng telenovela! Winner!
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The scene shifts to the hospital, where Alwyn has been discharged and is being wheeled out on a wheelchair. Mikel comes in and asks them if they've seen Janus, just as Janus rushes in behind him to ask why he has called for an emergency meeting.
Mikel reveals that he is being asked to move to another branch, and so he now has to leave Laguna. Janus asks him if his departure has anything to do with Paw. Alwyn agrees and says there's no need for Mikel to leave, because she will surely forgive him. 
Mikel asks his friends to bear with him, because he needs their support. Alwyn says he thought that when he came home, they would all have their reunion and that they would not have to be apart. Mikel reassures him that Manila isn't too far away and that he'll still be in touch and they'll all see each other.
Janus: Malaki ka na eh... alam mo na ang ginagawa mo ah. Pare... text-text ha... Call-call pa sige... Mami-miss ka namin. Pictures-pictures mamaya. Suot ka ng medyo loose, para kita ka sa picture.
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Paw is with Janus and hands him Carla's letter, which contains the instructions for where they should meet so they can elope.
Paw tells him that she'll miss him, and that she will have a hard time finding a besteven like him. Janus says he'll also miss her, but at least he won't be the first in the group to leave. 
Paw is confused, and Janus says with regret that he had inadvertently let slip that Mikel has left and returned to Manila.
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Janus is with his two Pappys dressed in drag waiting, just as Carla runs in dressed in boys clothing, wearing a baseball cap and sporting a fake mustache.
Janus asks her how she was able to get away and she tells him that she got their housemaid to put sleeping pills in the drinks of the guards.
Just as they pick up their things are prepare to leave, Carla's parents walk in with their entourage of bodyguards and assistants. Congressman Loren threatens to file kidnapping charges against the two Pappys if they leave. 
Carla asks how he knew, and the congressman replies: Siguro nalimutan mo na may security camera ang bahay natin. He tells her that they saw her talk the maid into helping her, and the maid confessed to the plan.
Congressman: What are you trying to do? Tinatapon mo ang buhay mo para sa (he looks at Janus dressed in drag) lalaking 'to?! 
Carla (pleading): Dad, mahal ko siya.
Congressman: Yes, but what about us? Ang mommy mo na nag-aalala para sa'yo. Ha?! Ang mga ambition mo itatapon mo nalang para sa... sa... ano? lalaki ba 'yan?! babae ba yan?! Ano ba yan?!
Carla (pulls off her cap, angry): Hindi Dad eh! Hindi ko ambition yun! (tearfully) Ambition ninyo yun para sa'kin. Hindi niyo ba alam na lahat kami... lahat kami sa bahay sinasakal niyo! Tingnan niyo si mommy... kahit mali man para sa'yo ang desisyon kong 'to... at least ako mismo nagdesisyon... on my own. Alam kong tama 'to... Dad, sinusunod ko yung gusto ng puso ko.
Janus: Congressman, lahat naman nadadaan sa mabuting usapan eh. 'Di na kailangang humantong sa ganito. Tsaka sir, alam kong hindi ako credible sa itsura ko ngayon, pero ito lang po masasabi ko at mapapangako ko sa inyo... mahal na mahal ko po ang anak niyo, at handa ko siyang pagsilbihan habang buhay. Hinding-hindi ko po siya sasaktan. 
Carla steps forward to her dad and he hugs her.
Congressman (quietly): Mahal kita Carla... kaya tatanggapin ko na siya. (he looks at Janus) 
Pero ikaw, ha... marami ka pang bigas na kakainin bago mo makuha ang aking ???.
Janus: Opo sir...
The congressman leaves, and Carla goes to hug her mother and apologize. 
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In the next scene, all 8 friends are gathered together, and it looks as though Paw and Mikel have decided to work together and open a coffee business called "Barako King." 
Paw thanks everyone for being there and says she hopes the "Barako King" will last a long time, like their love for each other, and their friendship with everyone there. Everyone raises their coffee cups and says "Cheers!"
Janus (voiceover): Sabi nga nila, ang buhay ay isang laro. Minsan ikaw ay panalo, at may mga panahon naman na ikaw ang talo.
We see Janus and Carla together with the congressman, and Janus is giving her father a manicure. 
Janus (voiceover): Ang importante... huwag kang bumitaw sa laban.
We see everyone together at the airport, tearfully seeing Jill off as she goes to America to look for her father. 
Janus (voiceover): Dahil makukuha at makukuha mo rin ang nasa puso mo.
The scene shifts to the Barako King, where seven of the friends are gathered together, dressed in black, mourning.
Janus (voiceover): Isang taon pagkatapos ng reunion, pumanaw si Alwyn. 
Janus (voiceover): Hinintay lang niya na bumalik si Jill at nagpaalam na siya sa amin. Pero kahit wala na siya, tuloy pa rin ang buhay. Dahil alam kong nandito lang siya sa paligid.
The scene shifts to the past, and we see the young children all gathered around a picnic table, having fun.
Janus (voiceover): At ang masasayang alaala ng kahapon ay permanente nang nakaukit... dito, sa puso ko.
