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Oh, Joselito...

Jose, goddamn it! Jose!

I have recordings proving Augusto worked for the Gaonas.

Tell the Colombians to make him suffer and then kill him.

I get it. I do.

It happened to me too.

I held the gun in my hands, but I still refused to believe it.

Who does your worthless life depend on now?

You should be here with the kids

in case something happens to me.

If I get out of here...

No!

Who said you're getting out of here alive?

My sister is a minor. If she doesn't come out,

I'll call the police because he's holding her hostage.

What could I have done?

You could've told me like you're doing now, asshole!

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You swapped me for Diego.

You gave him everything... and tossed me aside.

That's why I joined Jose!

It seems you love switching sides when it suits you.

First it was Gavino, then Eliseo, and now me.

Congratulations, Augusto! You're an excellent actor!

I did some things right.

I brought you money, business deals.

It's your fucking fault Felipa lost her eye.

You ratted her out to him!

I didn't know what he was going to do.

I'm going to give you a chance to never betray anyone again.

And while I'm at it, I'll reunite you with your stepson.

Could you do me a favor, though?

Tell him I'm sorry for killing him.

I looked for the gun I used to kill Ramiro

and I can't find it.

Then you're in trouble.

When your stepson becomes governor,

we can't have that gun turn up.

I need you at Los Pinos to help me control the border.

If this isn't enough to convince Marlene

that Augusto is a criminal, then nothing will.

You have to be discreet.

If Augusto finds out I gave you this audio file,

who knows what he'll do.

We could be putting Diego in danger.

Oh, no.

I hope this gamble pays off,

that she understands that he isn't good for her

and that she leaves him.

Excuse me.

Salas, I'm sorry to came by unannounced...

Zoraida!

How are you? It's so nice to see you!

I'm very glad to see you too, ma'am.

I spoke with Marlene... and she told me what you told her.

Forgive me for not calling you, but...

I'm so ashamed by her actions.

What she did is shameful, ma'am.

I am so embarrassed.

I couldn't face you.

You'll have to forgive me,

but Diana doesn't want to leave or go back to your place.

What did you say to her?

Nothing.

You did! You turned her against me!

Why else would a girl with a bright future date you?

You're after someone who'll support you, aren't you?

Chill, girl.

Chucho is a much better person than a lot of people we know.

Deivid.

I didn't say anything to her.

Diana chose to move in with me. Know why she did?

Because she can't stand Augusto.

He's always spying on her.

Not true!

Augusto would never do that. He's a gentleman.

Hold on.

Augusto?

Which Augusto are you talking about?

The same one you're thinking of.

Marlene and Augusto are lovers.

We're not! We're getting married!

You are? Is that so?

That guy is married to my mom.

Guess you're the last to know.

Augusto and Fernanda are divorced.

So it's true?

You killed Eliseo.

No.

It was an accident.

He was meeting with Diego and I asked him to take me along.

Why are you following me?

Because I found out Diego's in Alamos.

You're going to see him, aren't you?

Do you want to hand him over to the cartel?

Of course not!

He was upset and lunged at me.

- Drop the gun! - Let go of me!

- Let me go! - Drop it!

I ended up shooting him.

You killed him.

No.

I asked you and you denied it!

Know what really happened?

We all killed him.

You, Gavino, even Diego.

You financed his campaign with drug trade money,

Diego got him involved in his problems with the cartel,

and Gavino declared his war against him.

You shot him.

You put that gun in my hands.

Stop right there.

You're the last person to whom

I have to explain my relationship with Augusto.

And you're proud to be dating that bastard?

Know how it's gonna end? I can tell you.

I don't care about what you have to say.

If you want to know what's going on, ask your mother.

I'm here for Diana. Call her or I'll go get her.

Diana!

I'm here, Marlene.

Stop it. I'm not leaving.

You stop it.

Get your things 'cause we're leaving.

No.

- No? - No.

No?

Let me talk to her.

- You sure? - Yes.

Diana.

So I'm going back to my old job.

At the grocery store?

It's not really a grocery store.

It's more like a bar.

It's a place that's opened at night and it hosts shows.

Your dad works there.

You play the guitar too?

No.

No, I don't play the guitar. I dance!

So... you dance naked?

What? Amanda, don't be silly!

Mom wouldn't dance naked!

Especially not if I'm around.

Why does your presence matter? No, I don't dance naked!

There are places where women do that, Ricas.

Yes, but this isn't one of them.

This place has a stage filled with lights.

My friends and I follow the choreography

and we're great dancers.

You know what people think about those... women.

Yes, I do know what people think about those women.

If I were one of those women who dances naked,

would I stop being your mother?

No!

Amanda, I'll say this.

You can't judge people because of what they do,

where they work, or how they dress.

If you speak ill of someone, you'll end up looking bad.

You don't know their story. Besides, why should you care?

I don't care how you dance. I love you, Mom.

I love you too!

I love you too, but please relax.

Mommy, do we have to use our fake identities again?

Well... yes. Sort of.

Everyone there knows me as Camila Guevara.

I visited the house and school,

but I couldn't find Emiliano or Camila.

I visited the neighborhood where the house is located

and the neighbors tell me Emiliano moved out a month ago.

Oh!

So the woman who answered the door was telling the truth.

Or a half-truth.

The neighbors claim the rest of the family still lives there.

What?

The woman in that house is Camila Guevara.

Going to the police will make everything worse.

Should I tell them I don't feel safe at your place,

that your fiancé harasses me and spies on me?

Why are you making things up? Augusto isn't like that!

- Making things up? - That's right.

It's the truth, but you refuse to see it.

Prove it! What did he say?

Has he touched you inappropriately,

has he made you feel uncomfortable,

has he said something he shouldn't have?

What has he done?

- No. - No? Then?

Your problem is that you're easily influenced

by what people who don't know him say about him.

I can't believe you'd say that! I'm your sister!

There are many ways to harass a woman.

These aren't hours to be out.

I'm going out with my friends. I already told Marlene.

It's not right for you to go out this late.

And much less, dressed like that.

Why?

What's wrong with my outfit?

You're dressed provocatively.

What will men think?

You know what they'll say?

You need someone to keep you on a tight leash.

It's a shame you don't believe me.

Augusto has obviously brainwashed you

and you can't see what's right in front of you.

There's only one thing left to decide:

What are we going to do about these pansies?

You really don't want to kill them now?

- No! - Think about it.

Killing them would be a kindness.

They need to suffer, so please keep them here for a bit.

Murderer.

That's what you are, Circe. A murderer.

What are you waiting for? Kill me!

If you don't,

I'll cut you open and feed your entrails to the dogs.

I'll do the same to Ramona and that witch.

How are you going to do that?

You're only able to talk 'cause I haven't cut your tongue out.

You're always going to be a servant, Joselito.

If you'll excuse me. See you later.

Circe! Don't leave me here!

Circe, please!

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Greñas.

Yes, boss?

Look after these pansies.

Come check on them every 15 minutes.

And beat them so they remember they're not on vacation.

- I don't deserve to be here. - Yes, sir.

I'm a victim! I don't deserve to be here!

Hey!

Hey, get back here.

Let's talk man to man.

How much is she paying you? I can double it.

I can triple it, too.

Joselito... that deal isn't good.

You can't even afford to buy toilet paper to wipe your ass.

Maybe I can't, but I have my contacts in the government.

We can be drug kings in Latin America and Europe.

Keep your contacts. Maybe they'll get you out.

I doubt it, though.

Listen up and get this through your head.

Circe will betray you.

Mark my words.

If you want to cut a deal,

you need to offer something I want.

And the truth is you have nothing.

Don't I?

Freeze! Sit!

Sit!

You're in good company.

You dragged me down with you.

I don't deserve to be here, Jose!

Well?

The tests results are ready,

but the doctor wanted to go over them personally.

Why is that? Is something wrong?

I don't know.

I imagine he wants to explain the results.

Explain what? It's a pregnancy.

I'm either pregnant or I'm not.

I don't know. Sorry.

Please excuse me.

Don't stress. It's probably standard procedure.

Routine? I just need a yes or no.

Relax, Paloma.

I'm under a lot of stress.

It's going to be okay.

There's so much to do, and you want to get married?

- Good evening. - See you later.

Where are you going in such a rush?

What are you doing here?

We just saw each other

and I don't want Nuria to catch us.

Nuria isn't here yet. Where were you?

At the gym.

I heard what you were doing in the bedroom out back.

Don't deny it.

I also know you took her home and spent the night there.

What's with the tone? Do you want me to explain myself?

I almost died today, asshole!

I'm here to blow off some steam and you're with someone else?

I'm not your boyfriend. Don't come crying to me.

I don't know what trouble you're in and I don't care.

And you shouldn't care what I do with other clients.

I thought I was your only client.

Do restaurants survive with only one customer?

No, not really.

One thing is for you to sleep with Miss Lanky,

and another is for you to sleep with other women.

If you don't like it, move on, babe.

How much to get exclusivity?

I'll think about it.

What can I say?

Yesterday, I had Isabel tell me she'd never work at Babel again

and now I have Camila asking to come back.

- This is crazy. - I know.

I'm sorry. Things are tough.

And Corona's health keeps getting worse.

I don't know what to say. I need the job.

We don't make enough, but we need to come up with the money.

I shouldn't say this, but I'm glad you're back.

Don't take this the wrong way.

Porfirio's situation is regrettable,

but it's great to have you back.

It's like everything's been fixed.

Technically, the Gaonas still launder their money in Babel,

but... now they're a ship without a captain.

I told you that when I hired Porfirio.

Babel, for the time being, doesn't put you at any risk.

Yes, I know.

I don't want any trouble with Paloma.

Don't worry about Paloma. She has things to do.

She's... pregnant.

You're only the father of my kids.

Are you okay?

Yes, yes. I'm fine.

I wasn't payint attention. Excuse me.

That's... shocking.

She's pregnant with my child,

but she doesn't want to have it.

Oh, damn!

You've been very naughty.

- I've been naughty? - You have!

I have to place you under arrest.

I'd love it if you did.

Nice! Give me your other hand.

Who could it be?

This dummy has the worst timing ever.

Could you do something for me?

Join your friend and look after Piochas.

I'll come back later.

Later.

I'll join you.

Go on...

Son of a...

Hello? Dad?

And so the prodigal son calls his father!

I haven't heard from you in over a month, idiot!

Why'd you call?

I thought you wanted nothing to do with me.

Could it be that your pride's run out?

Or is it the money?

I'm calling because I'm very sick

and my time is running out.

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What the hell are you saying?

Don't give me that nonsense.

If you need money, just tell me!

Don't tell me you're sick!

I'm telling the truth.

I'm very sick... and even thought you're an asshole...

you're still my dad...

and if I die, I'd like you to know.

No, don't make things up. Come on.

The cirrhosis destroyed my fucking liver.

But oh well... It is what it is.

Cirrhosis? What do you mean?

You're too young to suffer from that.

Weren't you always complaining 'cause I was always drinking?

Well, there you have it.

I'm paying for it now.

Maybe I'm paying for all the terrible things I've done.

No! I know what you're doing!

You only called... to make me feel bad, didn't you?

To blame me for all the crap that's happening to you.

To let me know that in this time...

you've become a better man...

and that I was a lousy father to you!

But you know what?

Not even a tall tale about cirrhosis

will get me to give you any money.

Get a job! Do something for yourself!

Don't be fucking lazy!

My days are numbered, Dad!

Don't give me that bullshit.

Go to...

Don't you think it's crazy that she wants to abort?

No. I don't.

If Paloma doesn't want to have the baby, you can't make her.

You're not listening.

I told her I'd take full responsibility,

I offered to take sole custody of the child.

She can have it and I'll keep it.

If only motherhood were that easy.

You can't have a baby, say you don't want it and give it away.

We carry the child inside of us for nine months.

Do you know what that's like?

We forge an emotional and physical bond.

It's inside of us for nine months, Jim!

After it's born, we can't just give it away.

It's the strongest bond you'll ever experience.

I never thought you'd agree with her.

Look, she must have her reasons,

but you can't force her to do this.

My kids are the best thing that's every happened to me.

But I understand that there are women

who aren't ready to have children.

It changes your life forever.

Who's ever ready? No one is ever ready!

We live life one day at the time.

You're right about that,

but do you understand what I'm saying?

- Yes. - You can't force her.

If Paloma isn't there yet, then she isn't.

Please be discreet. No one else knows about this.

I... have so much to think about.

You have a molar pregnancy. A fake pregnancy.

What do you mean by that?

So she's not pregnant?

This happens when the sperm fertilizes en empty egg.

I can explain. Step into my office.

Go ahead.

The placenta is starting to form, but it's empty.

Since the pregnancy hormone is present,

the tests come back positive.

However, an ultrasound shows only the placenta is forming.

There is no baby.

I'm sorry, Paloma.

Hold on. I don't understand.

Are you saying I'm not pregnant?

Exactly.

You'll have to undergo a procedure

to remove that abnormality in your uterus.

It's a simple procedure.

Is it dangerous?

It's a bit uncomfortable, but it's very simple.

When does it have to be done?

The sooner the better.

Hey!

Well? Did you think about it?

Yeah.

How much do you want to make you exclusively mine?

I don't think you can afford me.

Try me.

It's not a lucky number.

And that is?

13,000 pesos a month for me to be exclusively yours.

13? My favorite number!

Deal!

I should've asked for more.

Too bad!

One more thing.

Nuria isn't included in the deal.

She's my girlfriend.

I have to be with her whenever she wants.

I don't give a damn about her.

I just don't want you to sleep with the others.

Okay.

Okay.

Let's get to it.

Come here, babe. I was dying to do this.

That bastard!

I know he doesn't care about me,

but I'm still dumb enough to call him.

Mom says you can't get upset.

I know, I know.

I forget!

And then I do things... things I regret.

Why did you call Grandpa?

Because I'm an idiot.

I know that geezer doesn't care if I'm sick, if I live...

or if I die.

But I'm a fool who refuses to learn that lesson.

He doesn't care about me.

You don't know how hard it is to have a father.

It's tough.

Dad? Are you okay?

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Dance!

I'm going to tie you both up and take you back there.

Oh, you!

Hey, Chief! Come...

What's wrong? Hold on.

Go and get some beers.

Give me a minute alone with him.

Are you okay?

You've been tense since you got that phone call.

My son... called.

He says that because he drank, drank, drank...

he messed up his liver.

That he needs a... transplant?

I don't know what to believe.

It was so strange. He didn't ask for money.

He only called to say he was very sick.

I thought you said he was a liar.

But if he's sick...

What if he called to soften you up?

Tomorrow he'll call back and ask for money

and you'll give it to him.

I mean, it's a possibility.

You think?

I think so.

You're right.

That bastard! He's trying to get to me.

- Well, screw him! - Yeah!

Welcome back, Chief!

Heck, I'm having a beer!

Cheers!

Turn the music I can't stand up!

Come here, babe!

You're not getting away this time.

Get to work!

Show me what you can do! Get to work!

I'm going to tie you up so you can't get away.

What's the point of having a phone if you never answer it?

I've been calling you for over an hour.

Jim wanted us to come in early

so he could make an announcement.

Do you know what it is?

I'm so glad you're all here.

I asked you to come in early because I have some news.

What is it?

Porfirio is our new guitarist

and Camila is going to rejoin us.

What?

Are you crazy?

- That's great! - We missed you so much!

I missed you too.

Hold on. You got a screw loose?

You said you didn't care about working here.

Why are you here?

- I need the money. - She needs the money.

I don't want any excuses. I'm over it. Bye.

Paloma, don't do this.

I can't help it. Let go!

Sorry.

You're such a hypocrite!

You swore you weren't coming back

and that you'd stay out of my life.

Did you even mean it?

I did. But I need the money.

I don't give a fuck about your life.

Can I explain? Porfirio's very sick.

He needs surgery and I need to pay for it.

I know you need the money for the baby.

I don't know how Marlene could sink so low

after everything you and Mr. Eliseo did for us.

She stayed at the house because you allowed her to stay.

I'm sorry I failed you.

Don't do this. You're not to blame.

Of course I am, ma'am.

She was just a child.

I should've looked after her and kept this from happening.

- It's okay. - Forgive me.

There's nothing to forgive. You didn't fail me.

It's my fault.

Do you think I didn't notice Augusto was unfaithful?

That he wasn't the decent and fair man

we all believed him to be?

Of course I did.

But I chose to keep quiet and turn a blind eye

because I was a coward.

I chose to do that before risking my perfect marriage.

Marlene's right! I'm always the last to know!

Don't be so dramatic.

What do you mean? How long has Augusto been here?

My mom knew and never told me.

Because she knows you're hotheaded

who would beat him up and get in trouble.

- You are. - He deserves to be beaten!

I wanted to kill him so I could avenge my brother's death.

Your stepfather was involved in your brother's death?

Don't be nosy! I'll fill you in later.

You look so different, so sure of yourself.

- Do you really think so? - Yes.

I realized it after you stepped through the door.

You had a confident walk and you held your head up high.

Yes, I'm... at a different stage in my life,

one I never thought I'd experience.

I'm an independent woman now.

I have a job, I live alone, and I make my own decisions.

If Eliseo could see me now, he'd be proud, wouldn't he?

I'm sure he's watching over you and that he feels very proud.

I hope so.

All that's left for me to feel this was truly worth it...

is regaining Diego's love.

You know, he can be very difficult.

Sometimes I doubt I'll ever achieve it.

Do me a favor.

Stay the hell out of my life!

Sorry, I didn't mean to be rude by bringing up the baby.

I'm only saying I won't come between you and Jim.

I just want to make money to help Porfirio.

What's your deal with Porfirio?

Why are you so interested in him?

There's no deal with him.

He's my kids' father. We're married.

I thought you were married to Emiliano.

Yes.

I'm going to tell you something no one knows.

My name isn't Camila Guevara.

That's... my fake identity.

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My real name is Isabel Fernandez.

I'm from a small town up north

and I had to come here with my children.

Why?

Because Corona used to hurt me. He beat me.

I was 15 when we got married. I didn't know what love was.

Is that true?

I decided to leave him after one of his beatings

landed me in the hospital. I didn't know I was pregnant.

He hit me so hard that... that I lost the baby.

- What? - Yes.

Then he raised his hand to Amanda

and I realized I didn't want that life anymore.

You can trust me now.

I shared my secret with you.

I was honest with you. You can trust me if you want.

Can we start over?

I'm very sorry.

- Okay. - Welcome back.

Yes, I'll wait for you. See you soon, Diego.

Thank you for agreeing to have a coffee with me.

I wanted to talk to you because you've distanced yourself

and you've been acting different since our date.

I wanted to know if you don't think we can still be friends.

I need time.

I imagined so many possibilities,

I misread the signs...

and I'm deeply embarrassed I made such a huge blunder.

It's difficult for me to face you or talk to you now.

Listen, nothing has changed. We're still friends.

That's just it, Fernanda.

Nothing changed for you,

but things for me aren't the same after our date.

Sorry.

When the fuck were you going to tell me Augusto was here?

Did he suffer a lot?

Just picture it.

Know what's the best part? It's not over yet.

He still owes us.

I'm going to gouge both his eyes out.

Death collects what you owe it.

If you take one thing, it takes twice as much.

We all have to pay our debts with interest.

I think what really hurt him was that I hurt his manhood.

You should've seen him.

He humiliated me and I paid him in kind.

He begged me to let him go!

I can imagine him crying like a baby.

I can almost hear him.

Revenge comes with a powerful energy.

Its strength keeps you alive even if you're at Death's door.

It teaches you to trust, to be patient.

When your daughter was born, I saw an opportunity,

and I took it.

Since then, I convinced her

she was born to be the queen of queens,

and turned her against you.

So you could end up in this damn place,

your power in check.

What do you think of this stupid Indian now?

She fucked you good, bastard.

When you get your revenge, when you see your enemies fall,

you realize that carrying all that pain was worth it.

Every tear you shed over Jose

is a drop of blood he's spilling for you today.

And you divorced him after he stole from you?

You didn't even ask for your money back?

What were you thinking?

Hear her out before you judge her.

- Salas... - Hold on.

Salas, please give us some privacy.

This is a family matter and we should discuss it alone.

You're right. I'm sorry.

I'll leave you to it.

Thank you.

What were you thinking?

He treated you like crap and left you penniless.

He took everything you had.

With the money he stole, he got himself another woman

and is now spoiling her rotten.

And you signed over the divorce papers

without asking for anything in return?

I didn't tell you because I know you.

You'd try to kill him.

So what?

Why do you care? Doesn't he deserve it?

- Look... - Why are you protecting him?

Listen to me.

- I'm not protecting him! - Then?

I'm protecting you!

We knew that if you found out he was in Mexico City,

you'd kill him and you'd end up in prison for it.

Hold on.

"We knew"? Who?

Isabel and you, right?

Of course. Isabel knew and didn't tell me.