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A VIX ORIGINAL SERIES

Consuelo!

Starring Consuelo Armendáriz.

With Carlos Julio Portillo.

And Fernando Palomares.

OK...

that must be due to the abstinence.

And without Carlos Julio,

we can expand our network of saleswomen.

And we're not going to have to put up with that...

Fucking dillweed?

I was thinking unpleasant person,

but since you mention it, yes, I agree.

Well, that scumbag just gave me the business papers.

He made me sign them and everything.

- How did you do it? - I don't know.

I think he realized that there was no turning back.

Husband stealer!

Me?

Consuelo...

I don't like that term,

but it's just...

but it's just... there's a rumor circulating

there's a rumor circulating

that you've had a fling with Dr. Palomares.

And who said that?

Mrs. de Palomares.

Theresa, no, I...

It wasn't like that. I...

- Let me explain. - What are you going to explain?

How you slept with my husband

after hearing me cry about not getting pregnant?

That?

No, no, nothing happened between Fernando and me,

until you...

you left.

You were separated.

And when you came back,

nothing happened again,

even if I'm in love with him.

If you didn't respect my marriage

nor our friendship,

at least respect that he's the father of my child.

Why are they taking so long?

They said they'd be in touch at 9.

It's 9:04.

Do you want to answer or should I...?

- You. - Me?

No, I will.

No, no, you...

No!

- Rivapalacios residence. - We're calling from the lab.

- Your test was positive. - I understand.

You have an appointment with the doctor next week.

Thank you very much.

What...?

What is it?

At what point did it all go wrong?

The moment we fell in love.

But that's not going to change.

I was talking to Theresa.

I was talking to Theresa. We are contemplating the idea

We are contemplating the idea

of going back to live in the United States.

She's not sure she wants to go back, but...

she doesn't want to stay either.

And now I understand why.

Maybe it's best for everyone.

Not for me.

I have to think of my baby.

I know.

It's what the Fernando I fell in love with would do.

How great that you're pregnant.

It's not that, it's just...

right when I had told you about work,

now I'm going to have to leave it.

You are a man, you wouldn't understand.

What if you don't quit?

What?

Well.

If your mom did everything she did,

and with three children,

I don't see why you couldn't do it

being pregnant with one.

You were already working

and keeping a perfect house

without me even realizing it.

If I help out too,

I'm sure we can manage.

I love you so much.

And I love you.

Consuelo, that gossip will die down.

No, it's not about that.

- Look at me, believe me. - No.

I had to go and talk to Fernando to tell him about Theresa,

before someone else told him.

before someone else told him. Oh my, what now?

Oh my, what now?

I don't know.

Officer! Anything I can help with?

This business is closed until further notice.

- No, there must be a mistake. - Here are all the details.

- But who gave the order? - How can it be?

Sweetie,

Marthita and Pedrito came to talk to us.

We came to talk to you, not to Dad, we have to...

You have no shame.

What's wrong with you, Consuelo? Take it easy.

Do you think I'm stupid?

I know it was you who had the business closed.

What are you talking about?

That you couldn't stand us winning the bet

and this is your way of getting revenge.

And now, because of you, I'm going to jail.

You're an asshole,

you're a loser.

You're a useless coward!

- Don't talk to me like that! - Don't you touch her!

Let her go, asshole!

What are you going to do?

I told you, Consuelo,

play with fire

and you'll end up getting burned.

Are you really so little a man

as to send the mother of your children to jail?

Did you do that to Mom?

Of course not.

No way.

All I have done is try to defend and save this family.

They're here.

I don't want you to be taken away again.

No, no, go out the back.

- Open up. - No.

Open it.

This is my business too.

And in this house, you're the only coward

who isn't accountable for his actions.

Consuelo Armendáriz de Portillo?

Take care of your siblings.

I have an effective arrest warrant for tax evasion,

money laundering

and moral turpitude.

She isn't going anywhere without her lawyer.

Mr. Pedro Rivapalacios.

I represent Mrs. Consuelo.

Thank you.

Everything will be fine.

Everything is fine.

- See you soon. - Let's go.

Yeah.

It's not my fault, kids.

These are the consequences

of the woman who chose to be your mother.

My mom doesn't need to ask anyone's permission

to be who she is, let alone yours!

Hey, calm down.

- We can talk about it. - Andrés,

Cecilia, we're leaving.

Andrés...

Hey...

Sweetie, honey, daughter...

Don't worry.

I'm sure it's a misunderstanding.

But in order to help,

I need you to tell me everything.

Everything, everything?

I'm a lawyer,

nothing you could tell me is going to scare me.

Your mom is crazy.

What she did is very serious.

I swear everything she did was for us.

Is there anything we can do?

I'll do my best.

We're going to have to prepare a very good defense.

Thank you, honey.

See you later. Kisses.

Relax.

It's going to be fine.

Is everything OK?

I know what happened at the club,

and I also know that you know about me and Consuelo.

Why didn't you tell me anything?

Because you are my husband and...

I love you with your mistakes.

And I can understand that we were separated and...

and that you did what men do.

Whereas she...

- Listen to me, listen to me. - She was my friend.

Theresa, I...

Theresa, I'm in love with Consuelo.

You were just confused

and she saw an opportunity and convinced you...

I'm telling you.

We are happy.

Look, it is my child,

and I am going to be responsible

regardless of what happens between us.

No, no, no, no.

Theresa, I'm really so sorry

- that things have changed... - You're sorry?

Eighteen years trying,

and you never could do it.

You couldn't.

It was never about me,

you were always the problem.

And I was ready,

my body, my soul, they were ready.

You never could have done it.

Calm down please.

What are you talking about?

That is my child!

No.

It's my child.

It's my child with another man.

How many times did we try?

Dozens,

more than 100?

But, he, in just one night...

Shut up.

That's not true.

That baby is mine!

Thank you.

Sure, it's the least I can do.

The least? It's plenty.

- Thank you very much. - Yeah,

- it was a little tricky, but... - Fernando?

I'll wait for you upstairs.

- Excuse me. - Fer, what are you doing here?

You shouldn't be here after Theresa...

No, no, don't worry. That doesn't matter anymore.

Your baby doesn't matter anymore?

Apparently I'm not that baby's father,

and besides, she always knew.

I mean, I should have doubted her.

We tried so many times and it never happened,

but I never imagined

that she could do something like that to me!

But anyway, how are you?

A little confused now, but...

Well, half my life is falling apart,

but now I'm all giddy because you came to see me.

This is just an obstacle

and I'm going to help you overcome it.

The case is complicated.

Essentially because Mrs. Consuelo

is guilty of everything she is accused of.

And verifying that you were not aware

of the illegality of the matter is complicated.

The facts are irrefutable.

But there may be an option.

We need to show that it was an induced infraction.

I'm going to require all of you

to be witnesses and...

give your side of the story.

Well, enough strong emotions for one day.

Let's hope nothing else comes up.

Mom...

What?

Stand up.

Me? OK.

Excuse me.

What happened?

What?

What do you mean you're pregnant?

Are you sure?

We went to tell you,

but Dad was there and then the police and...

Oh, I'm sorry.

No, you don't have to apologize to me.

Yes, I do, I'm sorry because I ruined it, forgive me.

Hey,

have you talked to Pedro about all this yet?

Because working and being a mom is...

Difficult, I know,

but I have a mom who taught me that it's not impossible.

I've been asking this since I left,

but is there any amaretto in this house?

- Yes? - Yes.

Because I'm going to be a grandma.

Yes!

We're here to listen to the judge

and be cooperative.

Let me do the talking, OK?

- Yes. - Alright.

Listen to the judge, be cooperative, you speak.

Perfect.

- Good morning. - Hello.

Your Honor.

Please be seated.

I'm going to be honest with you.

It's not every day that I get a case

like Mrs. Portillo's.

Armendáriz,

if you don't mind, I'm divorced.

Proceed.

This is your second report of breaching morals.

With the issue of finances on top of that,

it's serious.

However,

if we keep the matter private,

without scandals,

I will make sure that it is resolved quickly

and that the penalty is light.

Thank you very much, Your Honor.

So, just to clarify,

if we keep it low profile,

I don't go to jail.

It's just that, Mr. Judge,

I didn't know that having a front business was illegal.

My ex-husband is the one who...

Mr. Portillo has an impeccable profile,

he has no reports against him.

And according to this file,

you are the one who committed the adultery

that ended the marriage.

Is that true?

Well, if you put it that way...

Don't worry, Your Honor,

we're going to be discreet.

You can count on it. Excuse me.

- Let's go. - Ah, yes.

Thank you.

Thank you very much.

- Good morning. - Good morning, dear.

Ingrid?

Fantastic.

I found out what happened and I came right away.

Thank you for being here.

The doctor is fine.

And what did the judge say?

How can we help?

The judge asked us to maintain discretion regarding the case,

The judge asked us to maintain discretion regarding the case, and we don't want to be on his bad side.

and we don't want to be on his bad side.

- So I think... - But...

if we do that,

the judge will agree with my dad,

he's a man.

The case will go unnoticed and my mom will go to jail.

And you know me,

I'm not one to keep my mouth shut.

It is an injustice

that Carlos Julio goes unpunished,

the business was both of theirs, not just Consuelo's.

- Well, yes, sure, but... - The thing is...

this problem isn't just my mom's and ours,

it is every woman in Mexico's problem.

Consuelo has no morals,

she's a hustler.

A libertine who corrupted her daughter.

And even when I apologized,

she had an affair with that doctor.

NOW, WE WOMEN MAKE THE DECISIONS

TODAY, TRIAL OF MORALITY!

Never in my life have I met a more loyal person.

- I admire her... - I understand that you were

the complainant in the previous lawsuit,

correct?

Her conviction, her courage,

how she faces adversity.

Are you her lover?

And even when there was no way forward,

she took care of...

Were you a partner

in the front company?

Not just her children,

but her home and the business.

Are you the provider of the massagers?

And... she is my role model.

Did you write this?

IS PLEASURE THE PROBLEM?

In the wake of the media scandal,

an uproar ensued.

What part of low profile did you not understand?

Your Honor, we apologize.

- It was not our intention to... - I've heard enough.

Regarding the Treasury issue,

the only way to remedy the damage

is a fine,

which is very high.

And for the other crime?

There is nothing to be done.

I'm afraid Mrs. Consuelo

will have to go to prison.

How am I going to pay this fine?

It's too much money,

and if I don't pay it, I'm going to jail for years.

I can pay part of it.

Me too.

Consuelo, you know that I would too,

but I don't have a cent to my name.

I appreciate it, but even if you put all your savings together,

it's not going to be enough.

But there's something we can do.

Sure,

I'd have to make a lot of calls, but...

it might work.

Tomorrow is the verdict.

Whatever happens, happens.

We'll do it together.

A week has passed

since the announcement of the pre-agreement

in the so-called Trial of Morality.

Today the judge will receive the defendant

and her representatives

to give a final verdict

in this case that has captivated the entire country.

Well...

the day has come.

You know I love you

more than anything in the world, right?

Let's go.

Mrs. Consuelo, what do you think?

Excuse me, make room.

- Gentlemen, some room. - Where did you get the product?

What can you say to the media?

Excuse me, what do you think of your parents?

What does your husband say about this?

Tell us, tell us.

Just one word, Mrs. Consuelo.

We can try to request an installment plan, right?

Everyone knows what they did, Consuelo.

And what I did,

I did for my family.

Get it straight, you abandoned your family!

Now it's our turn to abandon you.

I didn't dream this?

Really? Did I really hit him?

Yes, you really hit him.

So we implore you to reconsider the amount of the fine,

and if possible, the penalty of imprisonment.

I was very clear.

If the lady does not pay the fine today,

there is no agreement.

We need you to let us in.

Open the door, please.

The money!

We have the money!

How did you get it?

I'm Olga Pontón, Acevedo's widow.

We need your full cooperation

and that of everyone in your network.

Oh, thank you so much.

Perfect, we're in touch, thank you.

And they, in turn, called all their customers

and all the women who have bought

or sold the device.

Consuelo,

the post office box was filled with envelopes with money.

There was even one from a man.

A sinner,

but a good person.

We women take care of each other, dear.

If this check has funds,

it will not be necessary

to rule imprisonment for the tax offense.

However,

the crime of breach of morals is still pending.

I may regret it,

but since you have paid your debt to the Treasury,

I could consider not ruling imprisonment,

as long as the lady asks for a public apology

for her behavior.

You are very kind, Your Honor.

What would you like my client to say?

She must speak out against

the devices that undermine the morality of Mexican society,

imploring women

to act with decorum

and to fulfill their marital duties

exclusively with their husbands.

Oh, my God.

You do understand what I mean,

- don't you? - Yes.

And that would resolve the issue?

It would be probation for a couple of months,

but yes, she wouldn't go to prison.

It's the best deal we can get.

You don't even have to believe it, just say it.

Remember,

this very night you will be free and home,

for good.

You know what you have to do.

Are you ready?

We're with you.

Come on, Consuelo.

We're with you.

We're here.

Come on, Consuelo!

I OWN MY PLEASURE

FREE CONSUELO

I have a public statement

that I would like to make

regarding allegations that...

I have committed moral wrongdoing.

I must declare that...

that...

that I don't regret anything.

Society needs to understand

that women have and should have

the right over our own bodies.

Yes!

You can stop selling massagers,

but you will never take away our right

to our own pleasure.

If I have to go to jail to be understood, so be it!

Long live pleasure!

Long live pleasure!

MONTHS LATER...

Celebrity, laundry shift!

- And my things? - Yes.

Pleasure doing business.

I missed you so much.

I missed you too, a lot.

How are the kids?

Good, Matilde is at home with Martha Patricia,

and Ceci failed Biology

for contradicting the teacher.

What did she do?

Let's say she had a disagreement

about the explanation of the reproductive system.

- How is Martha Patricia? - Her belly is starting to show.

She's coming to see you next week.

- And how is everyone else? - Good, good.

Olga has a boyfriend,

the Puerto Rican I told you about in the letter.

Good for her.

And, well, the girls also wanted me to ask you,

although they know that there's still some time left,

they want to know if you've thought

about the business.

Actually, I have.

I've been exchanging letters with Ingrid's German friend,

Beatrice,

and she has some interesting ideas

for a new business.

What kind of business?

She found a way to have a legal store,

selling a certain product,

as long as we call it Marriage Hygiene.

You have five minutes.

- Let's get to it. - Yes.