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There's a dead mouse.

The kid cleans the pool in the mornings.

That's why we should sleep in.

We should see a doctor.

No.

No pills.

I don't want to seem like my mother.

Forget about them.

We called the police. They're more scared than you.

I'm lonely, Ruben.

No, you're sad, and you should be.

I know you love me,

but you don't need me.

I've been working too much.

I'm not asking you for more time, darling.

I like missing you.

But something could happen to you at any time.

And where would that leave me?

You'll be taken care of, whether I'm here or not.

Have I given you reason to be afraid?

CREMATORIUM

EPISODE 4 THE BLACK SHEEP

- I'm sick of waiting here. - Where are you going?

Nicolai?

We caught Bonnie and Clyde.

They were near Madrid.

Don't ask me how we found them.

What have you got on the attackers?

We'll know something soon.

Maybe by tonight.

Don't sit down again until you find them.

You want us to bring you Irina and Yuri?

Vodka and garlic.

It cleans you out.

Believe me.

You know something?

Who would do something like that?

You wouldn't.

We're close, but still nothing solid.

It should be a short chain, Traian.

One of your men knows a Russian who knows a Bulgarian

who knows the bastards who broke into my house.

We're not Spanish.

- We have trouble making friends. - But not making enemies.

That's why I valued our relationship.

I still want to help you, architect.

What do you want?

Revenge?

You don't have the hands of a fighter.

I want what's mine.

I'd be grateful if you handled the fight.

You don't pay someone to get money back.

What did they take? Papers?

I want to know what I'm looking for.

You're looking for some douchebags.

I'll do what I can.

Do a little more.

Serra, from anti-corruption?

The police talked to Collado at the hospital.

What for?

Mufioz wasn't there, but obviously they want information about you.

It's not like they were there to sign his cast.

Collado doesn't worry me. The last thing he should do is talk.

What interests me is getting the contents of my safe back.

Did you really believe Traian?

We can cancel today's meetings if you want.

Show them in.

We can't wait for our problems to go away to get back to work.

Problems are work.

- What is it? - We're missing a signature

to close the property deal for Costa Azul.

- The deed transfer was agreed on. - But not signed.

And one of the owners had second thoughts.

- Figure it out. - He doesn't want money.

He's country folk. What does he want money for?

To have it, damn it!

To hide it in his mattress, lie on top of it and die happily.

Increase the amount.

I've tried, there's no way.

Leave it to me.

What? This is my work we're talking about.

I've been working on it for 4 years.

Coming?

Yeah.

It's a genuine case of female subversion.

Yeah.

Weren't you going to Benalda?

- Where are you going? - I'm moving out.

What?

My friend has a spare room, and you have a spare teenager.

Excuse me?

Mom, I'm 18 years old.

I can get tattooed, drunk, married and divorced.

Be thankful I'm only moving out.

Oh, and tell Dad.

If he notices I'm gone.

Miriam!

Gloria.

Hi, Ruben.

You're early.

- Coffee? - If you have one with me.

- You're on. - Okay.

And my mom'?

Lying down. She had a rough night.

I had to change her twice.

She lets you?

I turn off my hearing aid and let her call me whatever she wants.

You've always known how to make life easier on yourself.

You're the smartest of all.

Thanks, Gloria.

That's what you get for lifting old people.

Your mother?

It's like picking up a child.

You'll hurt your back and they'll be two of you to take care of.

You've been here your whole life.

It's time to rest, Gloria.

You know you can retire anytime.

You'll get back everything you've given.

I know you've given a lot.

Have you seen the shape your mother is in?

What I see is she needs to tire out somebody younger than you.

I could pick you up if I wanted.

Besides, you're out here in the middle of nowhere.

If something happens, the hospital is hours away.

You know I'm right.

I suppose you've spoken to her.

And I imagine what she said.

Gloria!

Gloria!

BENALDA ESTATE, 1996

Ma'am.

How are the groves in back?

Good. A good year.

Matias.

How much has production dropped?

Since when are you worried about the groves?

Since you took over the books for the estate.

I'm helping Mom out. You know I hate numbers.

That's why you get rid of them.

How much is it costing you to turn this estate into a nursery?

Ruben, you have your company

and Mom sees you as competition to protect herself from.

I'm her pen pusher.

Always so humble.

You make me look scary.

But you're the one emptying the accounts.

Good morning.

Grandma.

How are you, sweetie?

- Luis. - Hello.

Okay, in case you didn't know,

Matias didn't leave a will. I'm here because

I'm a notary and primarily because I'm a friend.

I can distribute his assets

if you like. Does everyone agree?

We all do for once.

You could call this "Miracle at Benalda."

Then we'll need an inventory

of all Matias' assets. Belongings, properties...

It will take time.

Try half an hour.

If nobody minds, I'd like the four bottles up at the house.

- The wine cellar? - That's saying a lot.

You can do what you like with the rest.

Now if you'll excuse me, I have things to do.

- Thank you, Luis. - You're welcome.

Mother...

I'll come see you.

Excuse me... You want to see the apartment, right?

I'm sorry I'm late, I was closing a deal.

Don't even bother.

5 minutes and I'll get you a discount.

After you.

I CALLED THE AGENCY. YOU WON'T LAST LONG.

What do you think?

It looked bigger in the photos.

Is there a problem?

I hate off white.

Well, it's a natural, neutral color

that combines with any type of wood. But since it's for you,

we'll paint it any color you like.

You promised a discount, not a coat of paint.

Believe me, I'm saving you a lot of money.

You shouldn't lie to your customers.

You want the truth? Go fuck yourself.

Afternoon.

My name is Ruben Bertomeu.

I told them to leave me alone.

I only want to have a chat with you.

May V;

Come in.

My wife died just last month.

I'm sorry, I didn't know.

There's no reason for us to argue.

It has to be good for both of us.

You saw it that way until recently.

She was the one who wanted to sell.

She needed the money.

She wanted to live near her sister.

She doesn't need anything now.

Maybe you should also

be closer to your relatives.

We never had kids.

And I don't know where my brothers are.

I can help you find them.

What did I do to you?

I lived in the country too.

Nice estate, Benalda.

You can tell.

I know good land when I see it, and this land isn't good.

Probably gives you more work than anything else.

If you sell, you can live much better, Alejo.

There's this thing I do sometimes.

I close my eyes

and walk through the house.

Then I go outside

and head that way, through the forest, to the sea.

Like a blind man.

I never fall down.

I like that.

Llorens, I need you to do something.

It's the attackers' license plate.

How do you know?

Two weeks ago they stole some merchandise.

They put some Rumanians out of business for a month.

They gave it to us.

For what in return?

Some time alone with them when we find them.

A long time.

What if it's not them?

They're the only bums who can't open a safe on their own.

And the car?

In a parking lot outside town. We follow them when they take it.

Do it.

We found the car.

Wait for Andrei's call.

- Shit, find another one. - Get lost.

Nobody brought coffee?

On the bottom shelf on the right.

The bottom shelf on the right.

Police!

Freeze! Hands on your head, now!

Hi, sweetie.

Hi.

How are you?

Sorry I didn't come sooner, I know we should have...

talked about the robbery.

Miriam moved out.

Take it down to the warehouse.

Don't mind her, she's a kid.

With her own car and a job handed to her.

You've made her think she's responsible, Dad.

I don't know where she is.

She won't answer her phone.

She doesn't need us anymore. What for? She has you.

I'll talk to her and ask her to go home.

I'll use my fatherly voice.

You know it well.

It'll be the last time I meddle in her life.

She's all yours.

Thanks. I guess.

What's this?

A new artist.

What's the breakthrough?

- You want to talk about art? - We used to.

You don't have to compensate for Miriam.

I don't always have a hidden agenda, you know.

Tomorrow we're having dinner. Why don't you join us?

There's nothing to celebrate.

I survived an ex-Soviet attack and a runaway granddaughter.

You call that nothing?

Excuse me.

What is it, Emilio?

They got them.

Who?

I don't know.

It's them.

Yeah, I think so.

You'll have to sign

an official report. Read it first.

Do it after her.

Did you bring the complaint?

Yes.

Thanks.

Jewels,

bankbooks

and 100 thousand euros.

There's 20 thousand missing.

That happens often.

They admit stealing these.

You might have forgotten to report them.

They aren't yours?

No.

He's a police captain, not a pen pusher.

He must have noticed I hesitated.

People think twice before answering at the police station.

- You looked calm. - Perhaps too calm.

You said they weren't yours, that's what matters.

But I recorded everything in them, like a Jewish moneylender.

Payments, creditors... Everything.

That's why you only used initials, in case this day ever came.

They won't understand anything.

What if they study the handwriting?

A graphologist's opinion can be refuted,

contradicted by another expert...

We'd get off. Ruben, don't get paranoid.

Here, let me.

- What did the cops find? - Money and little more.

Nothing to read?

They read what you read: soccer scores.

Then why did you want me to find them first?

Do you trust me more than them?

To kick the shit out of those bastards.

Besides, that's my business. You couldn't care less.

Hello?

Is anybody here?

Do you own this land?

Your system of water supply is no longer licensed.

Either adapt it you'll have to pay a retroactive fine.

- Or what? - Or we'll cut you off.

You can't cut my water. I don't know many laws,

but I know the ones that affect me by heart.

You'd better take this seriously, Grandpa.

Look, kid.

I wanna hear it from City Hall. They handle the water.

He's right.

Sorry I didn't go with you.

I had to get ready for the meeting.

I didn't think the mug shots would upset you.

I'm thinking about Matias.

Why?

I always thought he'd leave me his share of Benalda.

He didn't even leave a will.

Well,

stop thinking about it.

Matias and I always got along.

Well,

I don't think

your uncle cared much

about being polite.

Maybe he was still against private property.

I should have mattered more to him.

I'm not sleepy.

I want to listen to the radio.

You've been asleep since the 7 o'clock bulletin.

A little longer.

I'll bring the radio up to your bed.

I like listening in the living room.

It sounds the same in bed

and you won't catch cold.

I prefer the living room!

What are you doing?

I'm getting dizzy.

What are you doing?

Gloria!

BENALDA ESTATE, 1996

Where's Matias?

Have you talked to Cubells?

What for?

I want something. He doesn't. End of conversation.

I thought the police would intimidate him.

He's too old to be easily intimidated.

Ruben,

it will take time.

We don't have time.

I called the kid

and told him to put out rat poison.

They'll die in the neighbor's swimming pool.

No need to ask you if you're feeling better.

I want you to stop worrying

about your future.

And that's up to me.

In case anything happens to me.

It's an account in your name.

Use it whenever you need to.

But first talk to Zarrategui. He'll help you.

That's your answer for everything.

I just want you to feel safe.

Safety means something else to me.

It's knowing I matter to you.

I'm starting to think you're just bored.

During the robbery you were only worried

-about Silvia. - That's not true.

- You hurt me more than they did. - I'm sorry.

It must have been instinct.

Right.

That's what I thought.

What's up?

You said he was an old geezer!

And what is he?

A fucking lunatic! He shot at us!

You're in one piece, aren't you?

He shot my bike and his too.

Damn it, you said he was an old geezer.

That's enough.

Who's gonna pay for this?

- Well? - Not yet.

The old bastard took out a shotgun and started shooting.

Does he have family?

I think so.

A niece.

Go to bed.

- Hello. - Good evening.

We need to talk to your husband.

Okay.

- Shall I leave? - No.

That's not necessary. How are you?

Let's talk about something else.

Judge Serra wants your collaboration.

He never gives up.

Especially after we wasted a trip out here the other day.

Recognize them?

Silence usually means yes, but that won't do.

I'm going to have dinner.

Excuse me.

If you want us to protect you,

you have to help us.

You don't owe Ruben Bertomeu anything anymore.

You'll really protect me?

The more you collaborate,

the more we'll feel indebted to you.

They're Ruben's.

Ruben Bertomeu's.

You know who these initials belong to, right?

Hi, Grandpa.

Sorry about that guy yesterday.

You should have heard the jerk. I bet you never had to put up with

people like that in the office.

I've had to put up with too much to stop doing it.

Miriam, life is very easy to understand.

The more you do, the less you have left to do.

Wow.

- You're fired. - Because of that guy?

No,

because I never should have hired you.

It won't happen again, I swear. I love this job.

What you love is talking back to your mom.

- And you won't do it anymore. - What did she say?

Only half of it, I'm sure.

So go and get your things and move back home right now.

It's too late. I left.

I'll keep the car in the meantime.

- And if I move back? - Only if your mother

agrees.

Miriam.

August 15th, 2004.

65,000 euros received by Valentin Alonso.

One month later, 120,000 to the same name.

October 30th, 2004.

75,000 euros received by Valentin Alonso...

Hey, you guys are the ones who put my name in there.

I forgot to mention I've spoken to other witnesses.

Ramon Collado, for example.

I'll proceed.

November 12th, 2004.

98,600 euros received by Valentin Alonso.

Come in.

Thank you.

Darling,

Mr. Tomeu.

Bertomeu. Ruben Bertomeu.

Right. He wants to talk to us about uncle Alejo.

Come in.

How did it happen?

No, your uncle is fine.

But there's a problem with his property.

Thank you.

It's just dry land, in the middle of nowhere.

I'm the only one interested in it.

If he doesn't sell, my company won't build in the area.

The land will go back to being worth what it's always been: nothing.

What's that got to do with us?

I've decided to raise my offer.

And I want to compensate you for all the trouble.

So I've reserved an apartment

with 5 bedrooms and swimming pool access in the main complex.

All you have to do is have your uncle declared mentally incapable.

Backed up by a medical report, of course.

Has he gone insane?

He's been accused of attempted murder.

He shot at some boys strolling near his house.

Old age.

And the land?

I'm afraid he can't manage it in his condition.

What would we have to do?

You're his niece. Sign this document.

Take a look at it.

My lawyer would handle the details.

You don't have to sign it now, of course.

I understand it's a delicate matter. Take your time.

Got a pen?

Hi, Gloria. How are you?

Hoarse from screaming so much.

Your grandmother says she's not going to the dinner.

Where is she?

In her world.

Anything to avoid having fun.

Juan, go up and see her. I need to talk to Gloria.

Okay.

Is something wrong?

Gloria, why didn't Matias leave a will?

Silvia says you're ill.

What's wrong, Teresa?

A little of everything.

We'll plan the dinner here next time.

It'll be easier for you.

You don't plan anything.

Ruben's the one who decides.

BENALDA ESTATE, 1996

- Hello, Mother. - Sit down,

you're making me jealous.

How are you?

Like a little girl.

Seeing the world from down here.

You'll get used to it.

You wanted to see me?

How are things?

- Same as always. - I'm glad.

Me too.

I'm sorry, Mother. I have a meeting in Misent at 5.

I might sell some land.

Are things that bad?

I'm getting worse.

Land is meant to be walked on, and from my window

it might as well be a painting.

Does Matias know you're telling me this?

I hope you find a buyer.

I haven't been interested in it for a while.

Your uncle didn't write a will because he had nothing to leave.

He was good at losing money.

He sold his land?

He gave it away for peanuts.

He had so many debts he didn't even haggle.

But Benalda isn't the family's only property.

It is now.

In my 30 years here,

I've seen nothing but deeds walk out that door.

Oh, well.

At least he kept part of the estate. Here we are.

Thanks to your father.

If he hadn't bought the rest of Benalda,

we'd be drinking this liqueur in a rent control

apartment in Misent.

The estate is my father's?

Matias never found out.

I always wanted to tell him.

When he'd start with his speeches,

I'd pretend I was listening, but I was really thinking

about how we were all living off the black sheep.

Especially him.

You look beautiful.

- Monica. - I don't feel like talking, Ruben.

Me neither.

I was only going to ask you to marry me.

Say it again.

Marry me.

I'm trembling.

I know I've been saying things lately.

But tell me you're doing it for you.

Of course I am.

I was going to announce it at dinner,

but I could use an answer.

Yes.

We can take your statement tomorrow if you want.

No.

I'll be worse tomorrow.

Very well.

Shall we begin?

Okay.

- How are you? - Fine.

- Hi, sweetie. - Hi.

- How are you, Ruben? - Silvia.

Hi.

- Pastries. Gloria made them. - And my mother?

- Shall I put them in the fridge? - No, I'll do it.

- She doesn't feel well. - What's wrong with her?

I'd say she's depressed.

I talked to your daughter.

She doesn't work for me anymore.

I haven't changed my mind, but...

I don't think it's what's best for her.

I lecture her about working hard and I turn around and fire her.

It's not consistent.

She must be angry.

I guess.

I've been calling her all day and she just hangs up on me.

I'll figure something out.

You got what you wanted.

Another gloomy night.

I want to stay a little longer.

You get such awful colds.

One more chapter.

We're leaving, Gloria.

We're leaving Benalda.

Put it here.

Where's Maria?

She retired.

- At 50? - A change is always

a good thing. And this house needed more than one. Wine?

- Cabernet Sauvignon. - Thank you.

I brought it from Napa

last year.

How is it?

Excellent.

- Though I'm not drinking tonight. - Take a taxi.

Yeah, it's just...

when I have problems, I...

What's wrong?

Nothing, just...

My research got cut off. At the most crucial moment.

I had three chapters finished and...

I can't believe nobody sees the potential of medieval

Hispanic feminine tradition.

We've all gone insane, huh?

Tell me about it.

You wouldn't know anyone in administration here

or in Madrid?

You should apply for a scholarship extension from city council.

Yeah, I already did.

This time...

they'll be expecting your call.

Shall we sit down?

More wine, darling?

Yes.

Sign here, please.

That man wouldn't stop talking.

It's like somebody uncorked him.

He spoiled our evening.

I'll order something for dinner.

Silvia.

What's wrong?

I admire you.

How can you be so good at owning everybody and everything?

During the robbery...

This isn't the time, Silvia.

I had just been to Benalda.

People were measuring there.

- What for? - I don't know.

You tell me, Dad.

Let's try a light, agreeable atmosphere.

Jessica.

They say it works every time.

Have you all got wine?

I've been calling you.

I promised to keep my cell off tonight.

Excuse me a moment.

Tell them dinner's over.

They've lost their appetite anyway.

What's wrong?

- I talked to Mufioz. - The cop?

You know he has a court informant.

Have the captain call me when they start arresting people.

Tomorrow first thing.

The mayor, the urban planner and Ruben Bertomeu.

Seeing these people's homes is always a thrill.