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Bernardo told me Octavio's obsessed with keeping

every single file from the firm, but not that he kept them here

too.

He's always been like this, keeping things he never uses.

I even found earplugs here.

Who has so many earplugs? That's neurotic.

Pack rats.

They feel deep anxiety if they have to dump things.

Are you okay?

I just realized I'm like these shoes for Octavio.

Classic, calfskin shoes made by a brand label

he got when he started raking in.

He'd always keep them clean and bragged about them.

They were always on the same shelf with the shoetrees inside.

He said, "I'll always wear them, classics never go out of

fashion."

But that changed one day.

He put them in that box

in front of the closet and they ended up here,

among everything he stopped caring about.

They've been here for years, waiting for him to remember

them.

Well, they won't be here if he comes back.

Don't burn these.

Who said I'm burning them?

I'll put them with the rest of the things for donation.

A young, handsome man may find them one day

and sees the value in them.

Love, if this is too hard, you can do it another day.

No.

I want to do it now that my kids are away.

Besides, I want to use this room for my own benefit now.

Look what we've found.

-Your paintings! -Yeah.

-They're beautiful. -I last saw them like 20 years ago,

I thought I'd lost them.

Thank you. I couldn't have done this without you.

You need your friends to purge all this.

We're performing an exorcism here.

Forget about him and everything Carmela said.

After my mother left, I went through a little crisis.

You did nothing wrong.

You did your best and he failed you.

No.

You should've ended things the moment you found out.

Until I learned the whole truth.

Thanks to a watch.

Ready?

Ready.

I never meant for this to happen.

It was.

It was terrible for Eloísa.

You didn't expect to be caught.

Life is a damn trap sometimes.

Gabriela had a photoshoot at a studio

and it turns out Samuel's the photographer.

Then you're upset because if you hadn't been caught,

your unstable love triangle

would live so you could go on playing.

You don't regret cheating on her.

What bothers you is you were caught.

Listen, I've been married to Eloísa for 25 years.

I have the right to be upset.

The right? Come on.

Yes, the right.

Marriage isn't a life sentence, okay?

-But it's an agreement. -No.

-It's a commitment. -No, it's a fucking contract.

Yes, both parties sign a paper of their own free will

hoping it will last forever.

But if one of them is no longer happy,

they have every right to quit.

It's a fact.

Eloísa gave you her time, man.

And I did the same.

She hoped it'd be worth it in the end.

I'm 55, it's not the end for me.

How can I explain this?

Gabriela.

Gabriela shakes my world.

Eloísa.

became just another routine.

Gabriela electrifies me, man.

Eloísa is a force of habit.

I know it sounds terrible.

But that's the only truth.

I'm so grateful to Eloísa for all the years we spent together.

But Gabriela makes me enjoy life.

I want that as long as I can.

What if that changes?

I don't know. I haven't thought about it.

Let me tell you.

You'll come back to Eloísa hoping she'll be waiting for

you.

-That's bull. -You know what's worse?

She probably will be.

Because any housewife who's dedicated herself

to her husband and kids

really struggles to move on.

That's the reality.

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Yes, Paty?

Miss Esquivel? Mr. Casas is here,

the man from Objetivo Uno.

Tell him I'm at the doctor's now, please.

He's in the reception now.

I just told him you were here.

He's waiting for around 40 minutes.

Okay.

Give me a minute and I'll call you.

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I'll do.

Let me guess.

Octavio told you he's back with his wife

and you're finally free from Gramps.

No, asshole.

He hasn't reached yet.

But I have news on your platonic love, Mr. Casas.

I'm about to meet him.

He wants to see my boss, but I'll deal with him.

I told you he wouldn't give up.

Can you at least give me a clue?

It's about Ismael Serrano and the labor unions

from Villalobos companies.

The investigation changed its course because of Pablo's

findings.

What findings?

I can't tell you, it's unethical.

If Pablo finds out,

I'll be fired, and rightly so.

At least tell me something I should know.

I'd do the same for you, Karen.

All I can say is your boyfriend is under the spotlight.

-Octavio? -Keep that to yourself, okay?

Let him in, Paty.

Thanks.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

No problem at all. Waiting is part of my job.

We're taught that at university.

How may I help you?

Mr. Villalobos is busy now.

I'm the company spokeswoman.

You're Miss Esquivel, correct?

Mr. Villalobos' testimony on Ismael Serrano's case

will be fundamental.

I'm writing the article.

Mr. Casas, Ismael Serrano tried to blackmail my boss.

No, all he wanted was to clear his name.

Nothing else.

We have a policy of zero tolerance on sexual harassment.

Were you in charge of it?

No. I've been here for six months

and that case happened

around two years ago.

So you're not aware of all the facts.

The whole picture.

This case is nothing short of irregular.

I do have the whole picture.

There were no irregularities.

Mr. Hidalgo's a highly upright lawyer and he stayed within the

law.

Then I'll need to hear his testimony.

The evidence points to the fact that Mr. Serrano was silenced.

He was silenced only once.

I did it so he didn't join my boss's wedding

to cause a scandal.

That's part of my job as director of public relations.

That's weird. I attended that wedding and I didn't see anyone

from PR.

I went there when I learned of his plan

and arrived on time.

So you were informed.

By who?

Who told you?

I mean, I was the only one who knew he would be there.

He didn't ask me how to get in.

If I'm correct, that's what PR is supposed to do.

I'm sorry, this is an urgent matter.

I'll return shortly.

I'm Octavio Hidalgo, Enrique's attorney.

Listen, Eloísa had never said any of the things she said.

I saw you there and I freaked out.

-I'm sorry, I'm an idiot. -No.

I am for falling in love with you.

My love.

I can't believe it's you.

I'm sorry, I couldn't answer any of your texts.

It's been a hard couple of days.

I left Eloísa, Gabriela.

Okay.

How are you?

-Well. -Dad.

I feel relieved because.

nothing comes between you and me now.

But I'm also worried about my children.

They took it way worse than I expected.

I can imagine the photoshoot situation didn't help.

They must think

it was all my plan.

Fuck, I didn't want this to happen.

Now they see me as the woman who destroyed their family.

We'll have to tell them eventually.

For now,

I better stay at a hotel.

It's the best thing to do.

At least until things quiet down a bit.

I think you're right.

I don't want people here to know either.

I don't want them to see me as the boss's lover.

Hey, by the way.

.how are you gonna deal with Nicolás Villalobos?

Let me handle that.

I have to go. The guy from the magazine

is waiting in my office.

Call you later.

My apologies.

It was an important personal matter.

Mr. Casas, I'm afraid there's nothing else to talk about.

I wish you the best of luck with your article.

If you don't mind me saying so. don't buy everything Serrano

says.

He committed an unforgivable act

and now he's trying to play the victim.

That's going to be difficult

because Ismael Serrano took his life.

-What? -He jumped off a bridge soon after

getting your letter.

He'd lost all hope of clearing his name.

I'll write about his death.

Have a good day.

Hi, honey.

Is she Gabriela Esquivel?

You know very well what I'm talking about.

Did you leave Mom for her?

Let's take a sit.

I didn't plan any of this.

Neither did she.

I've never felt like this before.

I was always faithful.

Until you weren't.

Until I wasn't.

Gabriela and I only had a.

a friendship.

Nothing else.

But she's a very clever woman and.

we understood each other perfectly work-wise.

But.

Do you love her?

I fell in love. Yes.

I've been happy with your mom.

And I'll be grateful to her forever.

We've three beautiful kids.

But I need to feel alive.

With Gabriela. I feel I can be happy.

My only hope is. my kids don't hate me for it.

That you would kill me.

I can't lose you.

Yes, Norma?

-Someone's here for you. -Who?

Sorry, dear.

-I didn't know you were here. -Hi.

-Are you okay? -I'm good.

Hello, Carmela.

Excuse me.

You know, girls? Carmela was right about something.

About loneliness? Shut up.

Of course not.

Then what could that old bag be right about?

She thinks two years of two-timing are nothing

and Eloísa should change.

No, she was right saying two years aren't 25.

And who knows if it was only two?

What about their time together?

Four months, maybe?

How often did they meet?

Twice a week? Three?

And for a short time.

Think about when they slept together. What if they went on

trips?

-Think about it. -I'd rather not to.

It's too painful.

But wait.

Einstein here is right. Her calculations aren't wrong.

What really turned him on was you knowing nothing.

Exactly.

-Having an affair is very exciting. -Right.

That's true.

The moment.

everything becomes a routine.

-everything falls. -Translation:

One day he'll wake up and he'll know he'll never get hard again.

I'll be right back.

What a fine lady.

Leticia.

I can't help thinking if I could've prevented all this.

Don't.

He's the only one to blame for cheating on you.

He's an insecure, fearful man.

You did nothing wrong.

And you know what?

It won't be long until he realizes

that he's a jerk

-for losing you. -Anyway,

time to celebrate now. Here's some tequila

and mezcal for everyone.

-She's drunk already. -Oh.

Cheers to Octavio and his limp noodle.

And also to Mrs. Carmela, the widowed viper.

-Bottoms up. -No way.

Come on.

You lost your mind for a woman in her thirties

who makes you feel younger?

Don't worry.

You're not the first to give in to temptation.

And you won't be the last.

What I have with her isn't a fling.

We could have something serious.

Of course, I know.

you won't understand or accept it,

but I'm being completely honest.

I'll be too.

You won't build a life with that woman.

-I. -It'll end in a few years.

I know that.

I know she'll get tired of me

the day I can't keep her pace or fulfill her dreams.

What dreams?

Having children?

You already know what it's like to have kids.

I know it'll be over one day,

but I want to enjoy it as long as possible.

You're wrong.

She won't get tired of you. You'll get tired of her.

Eloísa took everything too badly.

Kicking you out was ridiculous, but she'll come to understand

it.

I trust you'll do everything you can

to save your marriage.

If you do.

I'll help you out.

If you don't,

I'll give you hell for ruining my daughter's life.

Excuse me.

Oh.

Excuse me, sir. They're waiting for you in the meeting room.

Thank you, Norma.

What's the emergency here?

Nicolás.

Is Enrique all right?

He is.

Ismael Serrano took his life.

Yesterday.

-He jumped off a bridge. -And a man's writing an article

blaming the fucking company and my father.

Who?

The man from Objetivo Uno I met earlier.

He gave me the news.

He said he'd contact you

because he knows you took the case.

Okay.

Let's not panic. No one will intimidate us.

I'll deal with it.

How?

Don't worry.

I do worry.

I want to know what you'll do.

Do you doubt my judgment?

Hard to trust someone

who led a man to kill himself. Don't you think?

I didn't make any decision without your father's consent,

Nicolás.

Not even one.

I understand you're worried about all this,

but it's Serrano who made the choice of taking his own life.

Is that clear?

It's a sad state of affairs, but the only responsible

is himself.

That's what we'll say.

-Agreed. -No.

You should deal with your own firm and Gabriela and I will

handle this.

Let's meet on Sunday so we can discuss

what to do.

See you at your place for lunch?

Excuse me?

"You should deal with your own firm"?

My father won't pick up the tab for your mistakes.

Period.

As his son, I must protect his interests.

What does he think?

-I should talk to him. -He's on a trip now.

I'm the legal representative now.

Nicolás.

Mr. Hidalgo has handled your father's affairs

for over 20 years.

And he's grown old like my dad.

But they still fix their fuckups

like they did decades ago.

Please cancel all my plans, Norma.

Villalobos' son was trying to ride

Octavio's bike,

so he got scared, got on it and rode away.

That's when you arrived

and found them burning calories.

Really, Renata?

I'm not trying to annoy her.

I was trying to say Octavio's having someone else

ride his bike now.

So not only am I an old pair of shoes,

but also a bike left to rust by Octavio.

And probably he believes no one else is ever gonna touch it.

Fucking asshole.

No more metaphors.

You're not a rusted bike or an old pair of shoes,

you're a woman.

One day he'll crawl back to you and he'll see you're extremely

happy.

That's the best way to take revenge

against someone who hurt you.

Mark my words!

Cheers.

-Cheers. -Cheers.

I could've learned more if I'd mentioned his suicide earlier.

And I think she has a thing with Hidalgo.

Yes?

I'd like to speak with Miss or Mrs. Sofía Salamanca.

I have to go now.

Pablo Casas, from Objetivo Uno magazine publisher.

-Who's Sofía? -Of course, I can wait.

I don't mind.

She worked at Villalobos bottling plant 10 years ago.

She sued Ismael Serrano for sexual harassment.

Ismael got in touch with her but they never got to talk.

It's in his folder. Yes?

Next Monday?

That's perfect. What time?

I'll be there. Thank you.

Gabriela knew he'd be there.

She wasn't surprised I went.

Someone here's colluding with them.

I have to rush now.

I HOPE I'M NOT OUT OF LINE. HOW'S ELOÍSA DOING?

I think I left it somewhere here. Hey, have you seen my

phone?

Check the sofa. That's where you fell asleep.

Here it is.

Guess what?

What?

Pablo's asking about you.

I'm burying my marriage, Renata. I'm not interested.

-But don't say that to him. -Of course not.

But this proves there's someone

thinking of you out there

while you're here at your marriage's wake.

Was that Bernardo?

Yes, I told him I'd stay here until tomorrow.

Thank you.

Both of you.

Hey, would you have preferred

not knowing who she is?

I mean, if Octavio had kept his word and left her,

would you have wanted to find out everything?

Do you think Bernardo cheated on you?

If he did, let's create a club.

I really don't know.

That's the thing.

Now that I know he's capable of keeping a secret

for two years

and keep me completely in the dark.

You got scared?

-Yeah. -Listen.

Bernardo would never hurt you.

I agree.

Your marriage has always been perfect and romantic.

It was annoying.

It wasn't always like that. Surely you remember.

During our fertility treatment, we.

-I know. -It was really tough.

-I was. in a bad place. -Of course.

You were kinda psychotic

and cried all the time.

I remember.

That was the hormones.

Yeah.

Do you suspect Bernardo was seeing someone back then?

If you'd asked me a few days ago,

I would've bet my life he didn't.

Absolutely not.

But now.

I don't know.

I think you need to have breakfast.

-Yeah. -You didn't have dinner last night.

Give me a minute.

Leticia.

If Octavio had left that woman. I would've liked not knowing.

Okay.

Let's go.

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Check out number 146,

it has a photo on it.

She must've studied art at university.

Yes, I'd like to know who bought that painting.

I see here someone bought the winning piece,

but there's no name.

It seems like yesterday when I was at university.

Girls become young women overnight.

You suddenly get older, you get married

and then you're just a mother.

Not all of us.

You're still Zoe's mom, even if you're not talking.

I think she doesn't think that way.

The only good thing about Zoe hating me

is I never had to be anyone's mom at school.

I was. And I'll always be a mother.

But now that they're adults and I don't have a partner,

what am I?

A woman. More than enough.

I know, but that terrifies me.

Changes are terrifying.

I feel like I'm on a plane, the door's open

and I have to jump and take a leap of faith

hoping my parachute opens.

But I don't know if it will open.

Another metaphor? Give me a break.

It's too much.

You know what's the opposite of a that?

-I'm sorry. -It's okay.

-I don't know what's wrong with me. -It's fine.

Sorry.

Love, you've been through a lot

in the last 36 hours.

You have a lot on your mind. Okay?

Yeah, I know.

But also, Nicolás got on my fucking nerves.

Look, he's worried about Serrano's case, just like you.

Nothing personal.

Nothing personal?

That fucker's always eyeing you up thinking of the things he did

to you.

You know what? I'm gonna take a shower.

I'm sorry.

But sleeping with your boss.

He wasn't my boss, and let me remind you

I was single cause you chose your wife over me.

But he is now.

And let me remind you I left my wife to be with you now.

That's why it's over with him,

we're just coworkers now.

I need you to trust me and let me handle him.

I swear I'm gonna kill her if I see her at work.

I even told my parents about the day we went to the bar.

No wonder she got upset.

I can't believe it.

Come here.

Don't, Tomás.

-What? Are you in pain? -I am.

Do you think you.

No, silly. I'm probably ovulating.

Then I can use a condom.

I'm not in the mood now.

-Hey, Granny. -Hi.

How are you?

-So nice to see you. -You too.

-Nice to meet you. -This is Alana.

You too. Wow, you look just like a ballerina.

-Thank you. -Sit down with me.

Let's talk for a while

about the honorable mention you were awarded at the audition.

I was offered scholarships to Juilliard and in Paris.

That's wonderful news.

Everyone's going to fight over you.

I've been to some summer programs at both schools

and I've taken part in competitions.

That's amazing. Congratulations.

Matilde, sit properly. Upright, like your friend.

That's better.

Would you like dinner, ma'am?

I'm not hungry. What about you, girls?

I'm not hungry either, thank you.

Can I have a tea?

-Thank you. -I want the same, please.

-Thanks, Rosy. -Well done.

You're learning from your friend.

I'm off now. I'm a bit tired from the flight.

Make yourself at home.

-Thank you. -Congratulations.

-Thank you so much. -Here's my tea.

-Good night, I love you. -Me too.

Bye.

-Are you really not hungry? -I'm not.

I'd kill to have a burger with some fries now.

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-What are you up to? -I'm sending emails.

Want a drink?

I'm good.

Where was it?

What.

Do you wash yourself with garlic soap or what?

You always stink.

For your information, garlic is a natural antibiotic.

That's why I never get sick.

Gross.

I can't wait until you get a job and you move out.

What did you do now?

How can you put up with her mood, man?

I asked you not to cross her anymore.

That's how it starts.

Antonia, do you need anything?

Come here, babe.

Come on, Mom.

Stop worrying about dinner, I'm not a baby.

Yes, I'll go with Granny in a minute.

I'll be there tomorrow night, okay?

Bye.

Granny would go mad if she saw us.

I haven't had one of these for like two years.

Seriously?

Eating this makes me feel guilty.

Guilty? Why? You're not gonna eat it.

I need to throw up.

You just grab a bite, chew it

and spit it all out.

-Really? -Really.

Throwing up is working well for me.

That's not gonna help with these. They're high in fat and

calories.

-You're right. -It's a fact.

Okay.

Watch.

Focus and you'll feel like you were really eating it.

Now.

Yummy, right?

Yeah.

This is really important.

It's the employee report

which was made on Serrano after the complaint.

What do you think?

Are you listening to me?

Sorry, it's hard for me to focus when I'm with such a beautiful

woman.

Let me take these. Coffee?

Let's have a whisky.

We're working.

I was thinking about the article. I think we should let

Octavio

handle that.

It's the best we can do.

Can you answer the door?

-Evening. -Hello. Why are you doing here?

Is everything OK?

I'm good, thanks.

Gabriela, how are you?

We need to talk.

-How did you know I was here? -You said it last Friday.

This is important.

You'll have to wait.

We're working here.

Wow. I think I should go.

Nico, wait. Please.

See you tomorrow.

Fuck, Octavio. Are you here to spy on me

or to make me lose my job? I'll be fired now,

I'm sure.

That's nonsense.

I'm here to help you keep your job.

Nicolás.

Listen. I don't know what you suggested up there,

but Gabriela and I have a work relationship.

Of course, we became friends after working together for so

long.

But I'm here for you.

You can't be at her place on a weekend,

let alone drink together.

She might feel uncomfortable.

Do you know what that is?

Sexual harassment.

Sexual harassment?

-Exactly. -What?

We've already slept together and she gave me her consent.

Actually, she asked me.

Then this is more serious than I expected.

You're her boss and she's your employee.

Not the best position for her.

The company means everything for her today,

but you never know how she'll feel about it tomorrow.

I'm your father's attorney.

Yours too.

Sleep on it, OK?

I can write six pages? That's what I'm talking about!

I came here to tell you. I wanted to see your face.

I told the publisher's executives it's gonna blow

everyone away.

Absolutely everyone.

The more I dig in, the more crap I find.

Ismael was only part of it.

-OK. -How long do we have?

A month. Can we make it?

We can.

Keep me posted.

Thanks.

We're fucking doing it.

I'd marry you if you weren't my boss.

Don't screw it, okay? One month.

I won't.

Let's fucking do it.

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