Episode 71 - Rita catches Manuel having a meeting with Elizabeth
JR knows of the truth that his twin brother is still alive after he overhears Rita and Marlene talk about it. For a speedier search, he decides to take action by pulling some strings that could help them search for David John. Ingrid, too, hears of this revelation after she caught Audrey and JR having lunch. And there she shamelessly confronts JR, blaming him for Dave’s dismissal from military service. On the other hand, Rita finally receives a call from Manuel, asking her to meet up. In abidance to his deal with Elizabeth, Manuel confirms to Rita that her real grandson is already dead. Doubtful of Manuel’s honesty, she decides to sneak up on him after the said meeting. Surprisingly, she finds out that Manuel is meeting up with Elizabeth. The said incident immediately raises Rita’s suspicion that Elizabeth has something to do with JR’s twin.
Episode 72 - Rita finds out that Dave is her missing grandson
Rita tells Marlene that Elizabeth may have something to do with their hardships regarding their search for David John. Upon hearing this, she immediately decides to confront Elizabeth. She relentlessly barges in their home, asking for the whereabouts of her other son. And while they were in a heated argument, Dave suddenly comes out, pushing the trespasser out of their household. After she had gone, Dave finally makes up his mind. He decides to make hell out of Marlene’s life by taking part on the supermarket’s workforce. On the other end, Elizabeth’s secret is about to be discovered. Ingrid finds out about her mother’s immediate need of 5 million pesos. After knowing that her mother needs the money in exchange of Manuel’s silence, Ingrid decides to confront him so that she could tell him that they will not give him a single cent. As tricky as he is, Manuel decides to immediately turn the tables. In contrast with his unsettled deal with Elizabeth, he tells Rita the truth that her real grandson is indeed alive; and that it is no other than Dave. She, too, immediately tells the news to Marlene.
Episode 73 - Rita tells Marlene that Dave is her missing son
Rita tells Marlene her new discovery regarding the whereabouts of her other son. She reveals to her that JR’s twin is no other than Dave. In order to make her believe what she just said, she narrates to her all the details Manuel related to him. She explains that Elizabeth tricked them into getting one of her sons. According to her, since Elizabeth knew that they are in great need of cash, she made the most out of the opportunity. She took David John in exchange of Ingrid’s dead son and 10 thousand pesos. Upon hearing this, Marlene breaks down into tears. To her, the emotion she has towards Dave now makes perfect sense. JR stands witness of this incident but Marlene refuses to admit the truth that she just found out. Having this information at hand, Marlene decides to approach Dave. In exchange, he relentlessly shoves her away.
Episode 74 - The truth regarding Dave’s identity is gradually set free
After hearing of the truth, Marlene decides to make up with her long lost son by appointing him as the new president of the supermarket business. In exchange, Dave instantly refuses the proposal as he tells straight to Marlene’s eyes that he despises her. Marlene’s heart is crushed after the said incident. In tears, she admits to Angela the truth about Dave being JR’s twin. On the other hand, Stan tells his father and his grandmother about the 5 million pesos Marlene gave to Angela. Ironically, that same night, two men try to sneak in their home. Fortunately, Audrey catches the said men, thus leading them out the door. During the investigation, Stan confesses of hearing one of the culprits being called “Dave.” Upon hearing this, JR immediately assumes it is no other than his brother, so he goes straight to Dave with a gun at hand. After a heated argument, the two end up pointing a gun at each other. In order to stop them, Audrey interferes, admitting to them that they are in fact twins. Elizabeth too finally finds the courage to admit the truth to her daughter. Unfortunately, the news is too much for Ingrid to take. Upon seeing her family gradually falling apart, Elizabeth ends up having a heart-attack.
Episode 75 - Dave and Ingrid’s DNA test confirms the truth
After the surprising revelation, Ingrid asks Dave to have a DNA test with her in order to prove all of them wrong. Unfortunately, in contrast to what they expected, the result of the test ended up confirming Elizabeth’s confession, which adds up to Ingrid’s paranoia of truly losing everything important to her. The moment Elizabeth wakes up for her coma, she tries to comfort her gloomy daughter. But as Ingrid admits, it doesn’t lessen the pain in anyway. Upon knowing that Marlene and her family are the people who know about the whereabouts of her real son, she drops by their house to ask for directions. On the other side, Marlene is begging JR to reconcile with Dave, thinking that the two’s truce will then lead to Dave’s acceptance of her as his mother. JR agrees with her mother’s appeal, but he stands firm with his decision to stay with Audrey no matter what it takes; this leaves Audrey, too, in a rather tight spot.
Episode 76 - Marlene returns to Ingrid all her wealth
In exchange of Dave’s forgiveness, Marlene hands over to Dave all the documents necessary to return all the wealth she took from Ingrid. In a way, Dave is moved by the said act. Upon hearing the news, Elizabeth is delighted; but in contrast, Ingrid feels doubtful so she decides to turn her back from Marlene’s offer. She returns all the documents to Marlene, claiming that she can have all of it but she will never ever have his son. Persistent to get her son’s affection, she pushes through on handing over the documents to Ingrid. On the other hand, Greta is up for a surprising discovery. On her way to see Ramon, she accidentally finds Olivia in his office. After realizing who the girl is, she immediately takes off. Since she already discovered his secret, Ramon finally confesses to Greta the truth behind David’s death in exchange of her silence.
Episode 77 - Dave finally finds a space in his heart for Marlene
Marlene is persistent to gain Dave’s affection, so she tries to beg Ingrid to let her have it. Ingrid shoves her away in an instant, claiming that Dave will never ever recognize her as his mother. Desperate to seek her son’s acknowledgement, Marlene sneaks up on Dave. Concerned of his surrogate mother’s feelings, he immediately shuts her down; but despite his refusal, Marlene stands still to wait for him to change his mind; not even the rain could stop her from standing outside, waiting. In the end, Dave realizes Marlene’s sincerity, causing him to gradually let his defenses down and submit to his true emotions.
Episode 78 - Audrey breaks up with JR
Persistent to reconcile the warring twins, Marlene finally confronts Audrey. Knowing that the root of Dave and JR’s conflict is no other than her, she instantly asks Audrey to stay away from JR. Left with no other choice, Audrey submits to Marlene’s request. Despite her love for JR, she decides to temporarily break up with JR just to go by his mother’s wish. JR is greatly disappointed by the said decision; but in contrast, Dave seems to be a little excited upon hearing the news. Immediately, he asks Audrey to have lunch with him.
Episode 79 - Dave hears about Audrey and JR’s breakup
Audrey admits to Dave that she and JR are through. As expected, Dave’s anticipation to get Audrey back in his life is raised. In contrast, Audrey is feeling guilty because she knows for a fact that it will never happen because despite their separation, her heart belongs to no other than JR. On the other hand, Manuel’s life is put at risk after a group of gunmen ran after him. Elizabeth is the one blamed for the said incident, given that she has enough motives to do so
Episode 80 - Ingrid tries to kill herself
After Dave shoves enraged Ingrid away, she immediately goes home to try to kill herself. Her greatest fear of losing her son to Marlene is finally brought to life. Fortunately, Elizabeth arrives right on time to stop her. On the other end, Dave who is having a good time with his biological mother accidentally bumps into JR who is then with Audrey. Immediately, Dave grows furious, causing the twins to once again build up a conflict in between. To Marlene’s dismay, she confronts JR to once and for all cut the connection between him and Audrey.
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PHILIPPINES DRAMA: TAYONG DALAWA (TWO OF US) - SYNOPSIS EPISODE 71 TO 80
