Original subtitles

-Love? -Yes?

Who took these photos?

Some guy.

"Chispas", I think.

A man?

Seriously?

-You don't like them? -No.

I don't like you naked

posing for some fucker who's probably thinking of you now.

Hon, this is artistic work, and "Chispas" was very professional.

Yeah, sure.

I'll keep them if you don't like them.

You naked in front of another man?

I don't like that.

Listen, love.

You can't be naked in front of anyone.

-I can't? -Got it? Just with me.

You're mine.

Come here.

I loved going to that cabin with you.

Because if I find out Octavio has another woman,

what will I do?

Will I put 25 years of marriage into one of these boxes?

Store everything in the back as if they were old papers?

How could anything be more important for him

than our life together?

It was a big mistake.

That's why I'm here.

Renata, it doesn't make any sense.

Promise me it's over.

I promise.

I saw him kissing another woman with my own eyes.

Want to eat out tonight?

Were you planning on coming here with another woman?

Is she the same woman you were with in Monterrey?

Answer me!

I saw her today.

I told her not to contact me again.

Do you love her?

Did you fall in love with her?

It was a big mistake.

It takes two people to fight for a marriage.

That's why I'm here, Eloísa.

She's a well-off, successful woman.

She feels entitled.

Don't go.

-Stay. -My love.

I have to go, okay?

But are you coming back?

-Let's go. -This way.

-The car's there. -Thanks.

Sir, guess what?

I just saw your wife there and I didn't know what to do.

I went blank. She had an envelope.

What? Whose wife?

Mrs. Eloísa, sir.

-What? -It was her.

-Here? -Yes, sir.

How did she know? What did she say?

-Come on. -Nothing, sir.

I didn't know what to do, I was paralyzed.

-There. -An envelope?

Yes.

Do you miss me already?

-What's his name? -What?

The photographer. What's his name?

Again? Octavio, I don't know.

Hold on.

Is it him?

Who's he? Do you know him?

He's my fucking son.

Eloísa left the photos.

No, Octavio. I didn't know that, okay?

I didn't know he's a photographer.

I saw an ad of the studio on social media.

Do you believe me?

I have to go. Call you later.

What's to improve?

She looks perfect.

Actually, she is perfect. Absolutely beautiful.

Why do people have these photos taken?

This is a two-year anniversary gift for her boyfriend.

A two-year anniversary gift.

A two-year anniversary gift.

Hi, Carmela. How was the flight?

What's wrong? Eloísa was supposed to pick me up.

I don't see her.

She's not there?

That's what I just told you, Octavio.

She knows I don't like taking taxis.

I even told her

the plane would land here in time.

I don't know what to tell you. Something must've happened.

-Do you want Rocha to pick you up? -It's okay, Octavio.

I'll take a taxi.

Tell Eloísa to call me. I'm worried about her.

Bye.

-Hello? -Sam, do you know where Mom is?

No, I was about to ask you that. She's not picking up.

She called me earlier

to ask me if Dad was here

because she got a phone notification about Dad's heart

rate

from his watch.

Was he there?

No, but he said he was at the club and that he'd call her.

I forgot to tell her that and now I've been calling them

non-stop.

She was supposed to pick Granny up,

but she didn't.

How do you know?

Granny told me.

"Chispas", tomorrow at six o'clock.

Sure.

She's furious with Mom.

Something's off, Tony.

Mom always picks up the phone when we call her.

-What time will you be home? -I'm picking up Mati, so I'm off

now.

Okay, I'll see you at home. Bye.

Good afternoon.

Hello. How can I help you?

I was called to identify a body.

It seems they didn't have any ID, but they had my phone

number.

I'm Pablo Casas.

Follow me, please.

This way.

Let's hope you can identify the body so we can notify

his family.

Hold on. How did he die?

Suicide.

Eloísa?

Are you ready?

Eloísa.

Eloísa.

Fuck.

I looked for you everywhere.

-When I say you, I thought. -What?

You thought I'd die because of you?

The silly, naive woman you married is dead.

You're wasted. Come on.

I'm not drunk.

Go away.

-Let me explain myself first. -Go away.

I'm going to get dressed. You can't see me.

I've seen you a thousand times.

That's right, but now you're a stranger.

I said go away.

Ismael. No.

Why?

He jumped off a bridge.

A bridge.

The officer who was there said people tried to stop him.

They urged him not to do it.

But he.

When was the last time you talked?

Three days ago.

He was so relaxed.

He said he'd quit the fight and we'd be left alone.

I even thought we could make it up.

But I never imagined he'd already made up his mind.

He was racked with guilt

because of all the pain he put you and your kids through.

When the scandal came to light,

it hit us hard.

But I didn't break up with him because of the accusation,

but because he cheated on me.

This is why I'm writing an article.

I want to clear his name.

Write about all we went through.

About my kids being told their father was a rapist.

About the way I was harassed

and the threats I got under the door.

We had to move out.

Teresa, Ismael Serrano's death

won't go unnoticed.

I promise.

You were the only one who listened to him.

The only one willing to clear his name.

-I thank you for that. -No.

The world must know Ismael Serrano's real story.

You're right.

And what that lawyer did.

How he took advantage of something that happened 10 years

ago

and turned it into a scandal

to fire Ismael and the labor union.

Was there a lawyer involved?

He works in direct contact with Villalobos.

He's the reason why I've lost my husband

and my kids have no father now.

Do you know his name?

Hidalgo. Octavio Hidalgo.

I took off the sheets, they smelled of you.

I'm too weak to pack your cases.

How long have you planned this?

Plan what?

Confronting Gabriela.

You were watching me.

What were you gonna do?

Burst into her apartment and tell her to leave me alone?

I was talking to her to put her straight.

Yeah. It must take a lot of time to put her straight after two

years.

I found out through Sam.

-He knows that. -No.

That the woman he took photos of is his father's lover?

He doesn't know.

Not even in his worst nightmare could he imagine that.

The truth is only what our minds are willing to accept.

You always say that,

and today it has more meaning than ever.

Today's the day I ask myself

how much I'm willing to put up with.

She said those photos were a two-year anniversary present

for her boyfriend.

-Eloísa. -No,

I didn't go there to tell her to leave my husband.

I wanted to know what the fuck it is she wants with my kids.

Finding you there was the last thing I expected.

Gabriela saw an ad of the studio.

-She didn't know who he was. -Don't you dare defend her

-after coming from her place. -I was talking to her.

-I swear. -Sure.

You burned 103 calories.

I was worried about your heart rate

when I got a notification on the phone.

I called you and you didn't answer because you were sleeping

with her.

I suspected nothing over two years.

You know what I don't get?

What did you expect?

Why would you lie, tell me that was over

and stay with me?

Why didn't you just leave me?

That would've been less cruel.

I was willing to fight.

Really.

I thought we had a chance.

Right, you gave up fighting after five days.

-You don't get it. -I don't?

I've always tried to be the best wife and mother.

I've sacrificed myself to put this family first,

our family.

I gave you 25 years.

And all this time, I've been the best husband and father.

I've sacrificed myself too.

I've worked my ass off for the last 25 years

so I could provide for my children.

-Have I ever failed you? -You failed as a man.

Nothing you do for this family gives you the right to hurt a

woman.

I never meant to hurt you.

Then what do you want?

Happiness.

We do have the time to be happy now.

Admit it, we haven't been happy for years.

Speak for yourself.

Okay.

I think I'd better go.

I'll stay at a hotel for a few days and.

we'll have the time to think.

Think about what?

About whether you're brave enough to be with a girl half

your age

or you come back with me?

After all these years,

I deserve much better than your defeat.

Pack your stuff and go.

Unlike you. I have nothing to think about.

-Yes, but. checked yet? -Their location.

-No. -Come on.

Let's call them again.

Mom, are you all right?

What's wrong? Where's Dad?

He's upstairs.

Why weren't you picking up?

Did you call them?

-I didn't know you had another trip. -How long will it be now?

A month?

Talk to them.

Sit, please.

Kids.

-I'll be staying at a hotel. -What? At a. Why?

You see.

.your mother and I are going through a rough patch

and she wants to take a break.

I want to take a break?

Eloísa, please.

Say the truth.

They're not children.

Don't lie to them.

Okay, Dad. Tell us now.

What have you done?

Another woman?

Tell us. Do you have another woman?

You see? I told you!

Shut up!

I saw you talking to a woman in the kitchen.

She's a lawyer too. Tell us!

Enough. You're making it worse.

And you suspected it.

That's why you were checking Dad's watch.

That's why you argued in Malinalco.

Because you found out.

And you came back earlier.

I think we should talk about this

another day when we settle down, okay?

I'll go now.

-You're a liar! -Matilde, wait.

I hate you.

Dad, hold on.

He's leaving you for someone else? If that's true, I'm gonna.

We're not talking about this, honey.

All that you should know

is I never wanted this to happen.

There's no solution.

I'm sorry.

-Thank you. -Of course, sir.

Dad.

-Don't go. -Not now, sweetie.

Not now. Please.

It can't be so bad that you're leaving home.

I'm so sorry.

So.

it's true.

You have another woman.

Now I need you to keep calm

and be strong, okay?

Please.

Where're you going?

Are you going with her?

No, honey. Of course not. Now.

I don't know. I'll stay at a hotel near work and I'll tell

you

when I get a new place. Deal?

Okay.

We'll talk tomorrow.

Your mom wants me to leave now

and I'm tired of arguing.

It's gonna be okay.

I love you.

Me too.

Go now.

Sweetie, open the door so we can talk.

I said no! You're a liar, just like him!

You told me you weren't breaking up!

I didn't know this would happen, and I wish it didn't.

Your father and I love you all no matter what.

I don't care if you love us or not.

Let me in, please.

I said no! I'll do my homework and go to bed early.

You must have dinner.

Don't you get it?

Leave me alone!

Fine.

I love you, hon.

You threw him out of home.

His home.

He didn't want to leave.

He left because you wanted him to.

Are you defending him?

Who else if I don't?

You hate him and Matilde is selfish.

And you admire him so much you turn a blind on his adultery.

Let's calm down.

I can't forgive his lies.

-I don't trust him anymore. -Right.

Destroying our family is better

than giving him a second chance.

I won't speak of this with you.

This is between your father and I.

But there's no way we can fix it.

I'm really sorry.

Wow, Mom.

Leave her to her tantrums.

He'll always be on a pedestal for her.

What are you doing?

I need someone to cover for me tomorrow.

-Cover for you? -Yes, there's a trip tomorrow.

We have to leave the city until Sunday,

but I can't leave you now.

No way, you're going there.

Mom, it's okay.

I'm completely dispensable at the studio.

Listen. First of all, don't say that.

And second, this isn't a funeral or anything like that.

Are you sure? If you need me,

-I can skip the. -What I need

is that you go on with your life.

You'll go to that trip.

All right. Thank you.

-I'm sorry, sweetie. -Mom, don't be. Okay?

You haven't done anything wrong.

It's gonna be okay.

It will.

Hey, Mom.

I'm sorry, but I need to know

if you could hand over the photos

to Gabriela Esquivel.

I did.

Thanks, Mom.

You never let us down.

I love you.

Don't even think about it.

-But what if. -No buts.

Wait for his call.

I need him to understand and believe I didn't mean to meet

his son.

Not an easy task. First you befriended his daughter,

and then this.

If I were in his shoes, I'd also believe you planned this.

You're not helping, Karen.

What could be happening?

Want me to be honest?

Of course.

He's either making up with his wife.

You wanted me to be honest.

Or.

his wife sent him packing

and now they're burning their house down.

If it's that, he would've called, right?

Not necessarily. Listen.

What matters is what you're gonna do.

What do you mean?

If she leaves him, will you still want him?

Duh, I love him.

Even if he wants to be with you because his marriage fails?

Hear me out. That marriage

was already falling to pieces way back.

Okay.

They would be over even if he hadn't met me.

His children are the reason why he didn't leave her.

He's been miserable for years. Otherwise, he wouldn't have

looked

for another woman and be with me for two years.

It had to be like this.

I know it's far from ideal, but it'd happen sooner or later

-I hope you're right. -I am.

I am.

But I want to know what the heck's going on.

-Thank you. -Of course.

Wait.

Here. Thanks.

Thanks, Rocha.

Same time tomorrow.

-Yes, boss. -Thank you.

Sir.

Do you have your medicine?

No.

I think I left it in the bathroom.

I'll buy you some.

-Thank you. -Sure.

Thanks, Rocha.

Hon, go to bed. You need to wake up early.

It's already early.

I'm about to go.

I wrote this to tell you.

I'll make breakfast so you take something for the road.

Don't worry. Stay here.

I'll eat on the way.

Thanks, son.

Promise me you'll call if you need anything.

-Anything. -I will.

I'll be fine.

I need to be alone.

Okay, but you won't be alone.

You're not alone. All right?

Thank you.

-Take care. -You too.

Stay there and keep resting.

-I will. -Seriously.

-Don't leave your bed. -Okay?

-Sleep well. -I will.

Hi?

Have you seen what time it is?

You have to go, daddy.

What?

I wasn't talking to you.

Renata, no offense, but now's not a good time.

Eloísa has made up her mind and she broke up with him.

Hello? Did you pass out?

I'm here, but I don't know what to say.

What do you mean? Say, "Finally, that's good."

"Bravo" or something.

How is she?

She's like every woman who's single after 25 years:

happy, free, delighted.

Really?

Not that much,

-but she will be sooner or later. -Wait.

If you want me to call her or text her.

Of course not. Don't even think about it.

-She'd kill me. -What did you do?

Well, we just talked for a while.

I told her it's been so long,

then your name suddenly came up and.

Tell me exactly what you said to her.

You're a naughty boy.

-What? -Nothing. I.

I'll go meditate. Bye.

Renata. Re.

Fuck's sake.

She gave him her life and that fucker wrecked her.

I don't know.

I warned Octavio countless times. I swear.

Yeah, I believe you.

You must've spent two years warning him.

I don't know how you could keep this from me

for so long.

I didn't hide anything, I was just keeping his secret.

I kept it to myself.

Listen, Bernardo.

Doing that is lying too.

Octavio cheated on my friend. Our friend.

You should've heard her. She's a wreck.

You know what?

You covered up for him.

You're just as guilty as he is.

I'm an idiot.

When it started, I thought it was just a little fling.

Now I didn't even know it was over.

Give it a break.

Look, I thought he was going through

a midlife crisis

and that his affair was somehow a way to change his life.

That's natural, right?

-Natural? -I mean, it's typical.

Natural, right? Typical.

Are you speaking from experience?

Tell me. Have you cheated on me?

Leticia, I'm trying to explain.

When did I become the bad guy?

You're not answering.

Do you see this?

You're making their conflicts

become ours.

Listen, Bernardo.

We had no secrets before.

I always bragged about that.

Leticia, I love you.

I'm sorry.

I can't even imagine what she's going through.

Hear me out.

If you ever do to me what Octavio did to Eloísa,

I will never forgive you.

I'm going to her place. I'm running late.

Okay.

Have a nice day.

THE WATCH HAS DETECTED AN ELEVATED HEART RATE

-Mom, Granny's here. -Oh.

Mom, I'm so sorry.

I forgot to pick you up at the airport yesterday.

Yesterday was a day full of problems.

Throwing your husband out isn't a problem.

It's a stupid decision.

How do you know? Did he call?

No, I told her.

Matilde, I would've liked to tell her myself.

She had to know why I want to stay with her this weekend.

And you're telling me now?

You could've just asked me to go.

She's my granny. Dad's just left, I don't want to be here.

Can't you get it?

Of course she does.

You're always welcome.

-Taxi's here. -Wait.

Staying with me will be good for you.

You'll eat properly. No carbs.

We'll have fun, don't worry about your dad.

I'll deal with it.

Here, baby.

Keep me posted.

-I will. -Take care.

Bye, Granny.

Take this to Genaro, will you?

Your case, baby.

Okay.

-Mom. -I told you

-you shouldn't buy these. -Please.

-They're not healthy. -Not today.

Where's Nayeli?

She's in Oaxaca visiting her niece.

You want anything? I didn't go shopping.

Why not? You had enough time to pack Octavio's stuff.

You packed absolutely everything.

It looks like Matilde filled you in.

Good for her.

-Hi, dear. -Hi, Granny.

-Morning. -What's with the bags?

I couldn't sleep well. I dreamed

my Dad had a heart attack

and he was all alone.

I made bacon and eggs. Have some?

No. I feel sick.

I'll take a fruit and go.

By the way, I'm staying at Tomás' this weekend.

-Bye. -By dear, have a good day.

Thanks.

Don't start lecturing me, please.

I won't.

I'm just checking the facts.

Your husband had a slip-up

and you're letting your family

fall apart and your kids drown.

Listen, it wasn't a slip-up and my kids won't drown.

Antonia's 23 and she can sleep wherever she wants.

Sleep and way more, I'd say.

Meanwhile, Samuel's probably in bed enjoying unemployment.

You're wrong.

He left for work very early.

That's nice.

Please don't stress Matilde out

about the audition.

What? She didn't get a part?

I thought she told you.

She didn't.

She's been really on herself, so.

don't raise the subject, okay?

The answer's simple.

She lacks discipline.

You have to take care of your teenage daughter.

You know what?

I'll go do the laundry.

She's young, isn't she?

On her thirties?

Typical.

This is a critical time, Eloísa.

You need to keep a level head

because if you lose control of the battle, you'll lose the war.

-This isn't a war, Mom. -Of course it is.

Use your judgment and your dignity.

A marriage can survive a slip-up.

I told you it wasn't a slip-up.

Call it what you want.

It doesn't matter.

It does matter.

What Octavio has with her isn't a slip-up.

-It's a relationship. -Come on,

don't overreact.

They've been together for two years.

Yes, two years.

Two years I've been in the dark.

Two years aren't 25.

You didn't know about it but he stayed with you.

He didn't leave his family for her.

Until you recklessly sent him out

and right into her arms.

I did what I had to do.

I had some dignity.

You can't risk losing your husband,

and that will happen

if you don't change your strategy.

This isn't a strategy, a battle, a war, or a game,

my marriage is over.

And not because of me.

-I took off my ring. -But.

Mom, I know you worry about me.

And I know what's coming won't be easy.

It won't.

But I'll survive, Mom.

-If you and Octavio split up. -We did.

He will move on with that woman or another one.

That's what men of his age do.

Do you know what's in it for you?

What, Mom?

Loneliness.

Not the quiet loneliness I feel as a widow,

with the satisfaction of a job well done.

It'll be empty, painful, cold,

full of remorse and regrets.

I'm sorry,

but you're making the biggest mistake of your life.

I'll pray so you come to your senses.

before it's too late.

Goodbye.

Pablo, I don't know what to say.

I'm so sorry.

I'm so stupid.

-I could've prevented this. -What? How?

I don't know.

But the last time he was here,

I knew it'd be the last time I'd see him.

Hey.

Don't do this. You can't blame yourself.

You're a journalist, not a therapist.

And you're a good man.

That's why you get affected.

You can count on me, okay?

Thank you. I actually need your help now.

Tell me what I can do.

Last night I stayed up writing the article.

I need your approval to change its approach.

Would that mean not writing about Villalobos.?

No, I want them to be held responsible.

But I want to focus on the lawyer involved.

On how he gradually cut his life into pieces

until he took it.

Okay, sounds interesting if you have evidence and documentation.

I do. Witnesses, testimonies, everything.

Okay.

Who's the guy?

He's Octavio Hidalgo.

Yes, I know he has power and influence

and it's probably gonna be a problem for the magazine's

owners,

but I don't care.

I swear this is personal.

And I'll do it whatever you say.

Don't worry about the owners,

I'll deal with them.

But I don't understand why you said it's personal.

You don't know the guy, do you?

-No. -So?

Do you remember the special woman I told you about?

A wonderful woman, someone I could fall in love with

the way I never have.

Well, she's Octavio Hidalgo's wife.

His wife?

Exactly.

I know, there could be a conflict of interests.

Well, there will be, right?

Don't worry. If clearing Ismael's name

means never seeing her again, I won't.

Okay.