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This dog is so annoying.

See if he'll fetch it and leave us alone.

Right.

What did you bring me?

Look. What's this?

Emiliano Ávila.

Detective Sánchez, Homicide.

-Can you come with me? -What do you want?

I want to go somewhere private.

Don't worry, I just want to ask a few questions.

Sorry about the mess.

That's okay.

I'm a little messy myself.

You can afford to, but I'm a cop.

Not just any cop mind you.

I'm from Homicide.

You can afford to, sure, that's unless you're...

Unless you're a killer, right?

-How does that feel? -Feels good.

No, no moustache.

Ana.

I see you've hit it off quite nicely.

Save the vulgar remarks, please.

I wouldn't dare sir.

So you've decided to do it today?

Yes Iván, today is the day.

So I'm having my hair dyed and getting contacts.

Very wise decision.

Thanks.

I'm glad you like it.

-I said it was a joke. -A pretty dumb one too.

Yes, I should've come to see you earlier.

But there are more killers than cops out there.

So just imagine.

But why me?

It's about the Amador thing.

-About who? -Bestia.

I think they called him The Beast.

You know him, right?

Yes but I have no idea how to help you.

The thing is that now we have another one.

A girl.

Juliana.

Bad news, right?

What happened to her?

She's missing.

And her family's looking for her.

Don't you think it's weird she missed two days of school?

No I don't, nobody wants to come to this filthy school.

The problem is she hasn't gone home either.

I really don't see how I can help you sir.

I just got here.

I hardly know anybody, have no friends and...

I know, but with that kid dead and now this girl missing,

I think only you can help me.

But I don't see how.

Everybody says you never got along with him.

-That you had fights. -Yes but not just me, everybody.

He spat in your food.

And made you eat it.

Between you and me, if some bastard did that to me,

I'd whack him.

But I wouldn't.

How do I look?

Like a guy that's ready to do his job.

That's great, Iván.

Optimism.

I'm working on it sir.

Okay, so what else do I need?

No way.

You're carrying that yourself.

Let's go.

Did you hear what I said?

I am not a killer.

Yes, that.

So I can go now, right?

One more thing. Bestia was involved with her.

And everybody says he was crazy about the girl.

And she about you.

I didn't kill her.

Nobody said she's dead.

Here.

Anything, anything you think is important,

anything at all, call me at that number.

Any time, okay?

Okay.

YOUR BALANCE IS OVERDUE

MEXICO PURE FLAVOR

Do you know how much time you have after it's activated?

Yes, up to 11:11.

Exactly, it's the eighth floor, at the end of the hall.

The secretary will take you.

Iván, couldn't you just say break a leg?

Some other time. Just remember if you can't get out in time,

try to get behind a desk or something.

Remember the triangle of life.

Don't be so gloomy. What's the matter?

I'm in trouble.

What did you do now?

A cop was here asking questions about Juliana and Bestia.

-So what? -So what? Are you kidding me?

That's what cops do. Ask questions.

-He accused you of something? -No, but he's suspicious.

Screw the suspicions. They know nothing.

That's that. What did you tell him?

That I know nothing.

Big mistake.

Call him, tell him you lied to him.

That you know something that might be useful.

-Like what? -Tell him that...

...she wanted you to do something you don't like.

Kinky stuff, I don't know. Something scary.

I don't know. Think of something.

None whatsoever. I don't see any channels.

Are you sure, ma'am?

Yes I'm sure. I tried for six hours.

Did you check the cord?

Don't treat me like some idiot. Of course I did.

I know what I saw, please!

Please calm down, ma'am. Customer number?

One, seven, three,

eight, nine, seven, seven,

five, dash, seven.

Dash what, sorry?

Seven five dash seven.

Thank you. One moment, please.

-Hello. Ma'am? -Yes miss?

Sorry for the delay.

It says here your account is three months overdue.

That's not possible. You debit our card monthly.

It's automatic payment.

It doesn't say that here.

Please just tell me what I need to do.

You need to pay your bill at the nearest office.

Fine. Thank you.

I think we'd better leave now.

What are you waiting for?

I'm nervous, okay? They'll know if I'm lying.

You know exactly what to say. Just do it.

Police Department. What is your emergency?

Don't be ridiculous.

We'll both be screwed, so do it.

Some other time, okay?

I know what you're thinking sir.

-But I assure you... -You know nothing.

You know what ten floors are Iván?

It's about a hundred feet sir.

-Your eye. -A hundred feet. A hundred.

Nobody survives a 100-foot fall.

Well he bounced off an awning that softened the blow.

That explains it.

You're really saying that explains it?

Why don't I push you out that window?

Not necessary sir.

Of course not, because if I did it 100 times,

you'd be squashed 100 times.

Superstitions are bad for this business sir.

Denying our limitations is even worse.

Do you want to give up the job?

No, Iván.

I want somebody to tell me how to kill the bastard.

A coroner could explain it to us.

Should I make an appointment with Dr. Valdéz?

-Yes, do it. -Your eye sir.

What's with the eye?

There's a contact in one.

It might not be a good idea to go outside with...

...just one contact.

If I decided to die, it wouldn't be like that.

Somebody decided for her in this case.

Come closer, I'll show you.

I enjoy your stories, Valdéz, but...

Alright.

What can I do for you, don Ávila?

Natural death. Urgently.

-I'll check this and send you a report. -When?

What is it, honey?

It must be somewhere. I gave it to you.

What's the rush? I'm with a client, I can't...

When can I have your report?

With some luck, in two to three days.

With luck?

One day, Valdéz. Just one.

This...

...situation is more complex than we thought.

We need more time to do the job.

You have 48 hours, that's it.

I know you're in a hurry, but we can't risk another miss.

It's not a suggestion sir.

If my dad isn't dead in 2 days, I'll hire somebody else.

You do realize that if you do that,

you'll lose all your money?

Do I look like I care?

Money is the least of my problems.

I want the bastard dead.

We've never not finished a job.

Where are you going?

To pray it's not the first time.

What's bugging you my son?

I need your advice about a certain matter.

I'm listening.

I need to know how to kill the immortal.

You sound like a kid. There's no such thing.

No? You should meet the bastard I'm trying to kill.

He's escaped death over and over.

Maybe it's death that escapes from him.

Sorry?

Maybe it's just not his time.

Are you screwing with me?

Of course not, I'm just saying the Lord hasn't taken him yet.

So all the bastards I've killed is because the Lord took them?

Nice way to put it. Yes, that's exactly right.

God the exploiter?

I'm doing his dirty work for him and for free.

For free?

You get a lot of money for each job.

Yes, but not from God. It doesn't come from heaven.

It comes to my office, an envelope stuffed with bills.

Of course not. He's got his henchmen for that.

Don't you have a direct line to the Lord?

Could you give him a call,

and ask him how to advance this bastard's time?

Think.

You're smart.

Focus on the problem.

That's all I ever do.

Trust me, but I don't know how to kill the bastard.

Maybe you're looking at it from the wrong angle.

I'm in no mood for your puzzles.

Just tell me what the proper angle is.

Death means physically disappearing.

But disappearing doesn't always imply death.

Right?

Yes, I think so.

I absolve you in the name of the Father,

the Son and the Holy Ghost.

Your deposit's done. Thank you.

Next please.

Good afternoon, I need to pay my bill,

so I can go home and watch Corazón de Azúcar.

-Is this the account holder? -Yes, that's it right there.

One moment please.

-You owe three months. -Sorry?

I know, they said so on the phone.

Maybe you're just useless or my husband forgot to pay,

but all that matters is I'm paying now, right?

Go to the next teller.

No, I waited an hour in line.

You must wait 72 hours.

I need my signal back now. I'm not waiting 72 hours.

I'm not leaving until you take my payment.

Right now! Do it now!

I drop it off here.

Then I show up. We go this way,

and right up this street to meet Arregui.

That's not a bad idea,

but we need to see if Arregui agrees.

Why wouldn't he?

Buying a gun is one thing,

but pulling the trigger is a different matter.

We're paying him well,

and I don't appreciate your pessimism.

What's up honey?

What do you mean?

I'm on my way.

I'll be right back.

I'm here now. Tell me what happened.

Honey.

Mar.

Honey.

I'm scared.

Scared of what?

That I'm losing my mind.

No honey.

That's not happening to you.

We all have the right to lose our temper.

It's normal. It's good.

It's something that has to happen.

All that matters is identifying the positive results.

-It's not just that. -Sure it is.

Think about the good things that happened, not the bad ones.

I hate when you talk like a damn dad.

I threw a trashcan at a poor lady

who was just doing her job, and for what?

To watch the damn television.

But honey, you went outside.

That's what I mean. The good things. Right?

Forget the cable, honey. I can pay that bill.

-I already did. -Great, you see?

You found the envelope, so...

No, I didn't find it.

I found this in one of your jackets.

What's up Ismael?

No, I haven't phoned him yet.

No, no, no, of course not.

I really haven't phoned him

because I'm a little nervous and I don't want to mess up.

I swear tomorrow on my way to school

I'll phone him, okay?

So where did this money come from?

I'm talking to you. Answer me.

-What are you doing? -Coming.

We've waited long enough.

María, whatever you're thinking, I can explain it to you.

Remember that night, Emiliano's birthday?

I said I had to work all night?

It wasn't true.

That night I left work and went out with a friend.

To gamble.

You're kidding.

It's no big deal.

It's no big deal? It was your son's birthday.

We couldn't get him a present, and you went gambling?

What kind of dad are you?

You think it doesn't haunt me every single day?

I got lucky. I won some money.

But I couldn't touch it or see it,

I felt so terrible about what I did.

-I'm glad you felt terrible. -I'm sorry.

I did it for you guys. You have to believe me.

I'm trying to, but I can't.

Who forgets all that cash in a jacket?

-Nobody does that. -Can't you see?

Just the thought of touching it made me sick.

It reminded me what I did.

María.

I'm sorry. I made a mistake. I admit it.

But stop treating me like a criminal.

-I'm going crazy. -No you're not.

Crazy people don't know they're crazy.

They never think about it, and that's not your case.

You're just saying that to please me.

Of course not. Trust me.

Okay, don't trust me.

Would you trust a therapist?

A shrink?

Remember when Emiliano was born

a therapist helped you with your PPD?

-Could you do it for me? -I'll take care of it.

You need to get over this. I'm sorry.

Detective Sánchez? This is Emiliano Ávila.

Are you busy?

I always am. But I can multitask. Go ahead.

It's just that yesterday I didn't tell you everything.

Go ahead.

That night was the last time I saw her.

She said she was running away because she hated her mom.

-I'm listening. -She wanted me to go with her.

-Where to? -Anywhere was better than home.

-And? -She must be far away by now.

I told her to think it over.

-What did she say? -She told me to go to hell.

That's interesting.

You're right about something.

She is very far away.

But very close at the same time.

I don't get it.

I have her head in front of me as we speak.

Is there anything else you remember, kid?

Maybe if we find the rest of her body.

If we find the rest of her body. The rest of her body.

I spoke with Arregui. He said he'd do it.

Is something wrong?

I don't know. I'm not clear about it.

Why don't we clear it up?

My wife found a roll of cash.

Too much money for an employee like me.

What was it doing where she found it?

I made a stupid mistake.

I put it there after a job and I forgot all about it.

It was my son's birthday and...

How did she react when she found the money?

María hasn't been well for a while now.

She hasn't left the house in weeks.

Yesterday she finally went to pay the cable bill

and ended up assaulting the clerk.

-Violently. -Why did she do that?

No idea.

But finding this jacket didn't help any.

I can only imagine what she's thinking.

It all depends on how you explained

where the money came from.

I said I went gambling.

Do you bet a lot sir?

Not anymore.

So she believed you?

I'd normally say she did, but this time I don't know.

Has she seen a doctor?

No and in fact, I need to find a therapist.

Perfect, now Montes can see her.

Montes? The Magnet?

He can give us a complete report

regarding her situation,

and exactly how we should handle the problem.

The problem?

My wife is not a problem.

She has a problem I need to help her with.

Is that clear?

I love her.

She's my son's mother.

And if anything happens to her, anything at all,

I would burn down the whole world to the ground.

Is that clear?

Perfectly clear sir.

Give Montes a call.

Tell him to contact her.

I'll ask him to see her today.

What the hell is wrong with you?

I called that damn cop!

They found her head.

The head?

Are you deaf?

-Just the head? -Yes.

And the rest?

They'll find that too.

-Okay, okay, calm down. -How can I calm down?

Listen to me pal.

There's no proof, okay?

Even if they find the rest,

there's nothing to incriminate you.

You hear me? Nothing linking you to her.

What haven't you told me?

I raped her.

-Hello. -Is this Mrs. Ávila?

-Speaking. -I'm Dr. Montes' secretary.

Your husband contacted us about your case.

Yes, yes.

Would you like to see the doctor today?

Hello.

Mrs. Ávila.

Mrs. Ávila.

Are you there?

Hello.

Hello.

I'm sorry. You were saying?

Would you like to come in this afternoon?

Yes sure.

Sure.

Is that what you needed?

-How much? -It's twice the usual.

-Don't play smart with me. -It's a special case.

-Bastard. -Tell your sister I'll stop by later.

What's on your mind?

I'm thinking about don Ávila.

Are you worried about him?

I'm concerned that he might not have what it takes

to make the necessary decisions when the time comes.

You'll find out when the time comes.

I like him, you know.

I wouldn't like him to suffer an untimely end.

What you do is so beautiful.

Do you think I'm crazy?

No, of course not.

But from what you told me, I think you had a panic attack.

Your inability to go outside,

turned television into your sole contact

with the outside world.

My God!

But don't worry.

Seventy percent of my patients come here for the same reason.

So what's the cause?

It's the stress, social pressures.

A traumatic event.

Anxiety.

What about me?

That's what we need to find out.

Can we start with your family?

Do you trust your husband, Mrs. Ávila?

This is such a crime.

It's a fine car. A little polish and that's it.

We could at least save the suit.

It wouldn't fit, Tarantula, even if you lost 50 pounds.

Not for me. We could sell it.

-What about the car? -I gave your mom one. Do it.

Leave my mom alone, for Pete's sake.

Mom's are sacred, pal.

No way.

No way this guy's alive.

-Get it up now. -No way.

-Do it now. -I can't do it. I'm no killer.

-Do it, Arregui! -No way. This wasn't the deal.

-I'm not kidding. Do it now. -No way. Cut the crap.

-Don't bring it down. -I have to!

-Lift it up now! -I'm not doing it!

-Lift it up now I said. -No way. I can't do that.

Get your hand off of that.

-No I can't. -Let go of that now.

No way! No way!

No way!

What do we do with him?

Get the car down.

-Yes? -I have something for you.

This guy has a pacemaker in his heart.

Just getting him close to a high frequency...

Magnetic field.

-How do you know that? -I didn't.

ALL JOBS MUST BE FINISHED NO EXCEPTIONS

"Killing well to live better". Anonymous quote.