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Being a husband and a father are the two main roles

Being a husband and a father are the two main roles Being a husband and a father are the two main roles

Being a husband and a father are the two main roles

a man can have.

They're sacred.

We spend our lives doing what's best for our families.

Sometimes, all it takes is one moment of weakness,

when that inner demon takes over,

and we forget what's at stake.

One bad choice,

and the damage can be permanent.

Ismael Serrano bore the weight of his guilt,

and maybe he tried to ease it

with a drastic act,

taking his own life.

Everyone at the Villalobos Group

mourns this tragedy.

We feel for his family's pain.

But let me be absolutely clear,

no one is to blame for his death

except Mr. Serrano himself. May he rest in peace.

We categorically reject

the malicious accusations made by journalist Pablo Casas,

who distorts the reasons behind Ismael Serrano's dismissal.

As weve stated repeatedly,

his dismissal followed our zero-tolerance policy.

A policy meant to protect

the only true victim in this situation,

the woman who was harassed.

In his article, Mr. Casas questions this,

accusing me of manipulating her.

No way.

Fine.

Mr. Casas's actions

seem driven by revenge.

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming.

That's all. No questions.

What's your take on Casas's being fired

given his relationship with your wife?

As I said, no more questions. Thank you, everyone.

Listen, you're free now, Eloísa.

You know what that means?

You're free to do what you want, with who you want,

anytime! No asking permission.

No saying sorry.

I'm a mom of three.

That doesn't give them a say.

And don't blame yourself for Mati's accident.

Your kids are old enough

to make their own choices.

Antonia didn't choose to come.

Mati chose to drive tired.

Yeah, and I was in a hotel,

sleeping with the man my kids see

as their dad's enemy.

Of course I feel guilty.

You're not guilty, you just feel like a bad mom.

And that's much worse.

You sinned by having sex

because the world says a good mom

should suffer, sacrifice,

give up her dreams, her joy,

even her orgasms, for her kids.

I'd trade all four I had on Saturday to undo what happened.

- Four orgasms? - Yes!

- Wait, what? - Seriously?

Now I'm the one saying it.

You are not ending it.

You are not giving up your joy.

That won't help your kids find their own.

It's just you

dodging your life.

You don't just toss a guy who gave you four orgasms.

You must be proud.

Who wouldn't be?

- Proud of what? - Everyone knows.

The only true victim in this situation, the woman.

I have no idea how they knew. No one knows who he was.

All the press at that conference were our people.

What's done is done.

Don't bother.

It went out live, on the air.

Why are you so chill?

Why aren't you flipping out? I don't get it.

Why?

Explain yourself.

What are you hiding? You talked to Eloísa at the hospital.

Your obsession with Pablo Casas makes me think

youre jealous.

- Were you spying on me? - I was waiting to say goodbye.

I heard you laying into her

for seeing someone else.

Okay, listen.

She blew my money

on some guy who fooled her, of course I said something.

I get that this is hard for you.

But face it. Eloísa will always be my concern.

Okay?

Hey, listen.

After that press conference, everyone knows I'm separated.

We don't have to sneak around anymore.

That's what you wanted.

How about dinner?

Sure.

What's your take on Casas's being fired

given his relationship with your wife?

As I said, no more questions.

Was he fired?

Are you serious?

Is that what you care about?

What about Dad being humiliated?

And what about how your dad humiliated your mom?

I don't remember you calling him out

for having a two-year affair.

Mind your own stuff for once.

That wasn't public.

- This is. - Fine, I'm calling Bernardo.

I'll be right back.

You know what, Mom?

On second thought, I'm glad Dad has Gabriela.

- Watch your tone! - Ren.

She's team stepmom now.

Shut up.

So Dad's mistress, the one he slept with for two years,

she gets a pass?

But Mom steps out once,

for one damn night, and she's the villain?

The only villain here is Pablo Casas.

It's pathetic she's with him.

What?

Honey.

Just listen.

I don't wanna hear it, Mom.

You're selfish.

You only care about yourself and that jerk.

And what about us?

Watch your tone.

You're upset. What's really happening?

Okay. Fine.

You being with him disgusts me.

I told him last night we're done.

This isn't all about him.

This is about Tomás.

What's been bothering you?

Why do you care?

You should be on Mom's side.

I'm fine with her moving on,

but why does it have to be him?

He's a good guy.

Do you know him?

Yeah.

He's doing the brochure for my athletic line.

And he's a solid journalist.

Look, I don't push you,

but you need to let it out.

I'm here if you do.

Mom.

If you think this changes things,

you're wrong.

He kept his distance

while writing that article.

He knew it could mess things up.

He didn't walk away.

Octavio, I saw the press conference.

I feel awful about that question

they threw at you.

It was meant to humiliate you.

I don't know how they found out.

You didn't deserve that.

I'm really sorry.

You may be right.

He may be a decent guy.

- But so am I. - Alright, calm down.

You and me? Not now, not ever.

Sam!

Samuel!

Sam!

- Hold on. - Samuel!

I'm here.

Are you taking me?

Yeah, I said I would.

But don't force it.

You're always grumpy.

Pablo, are you hooking up with her?

You've got it wrong, but I'm done explaining.

We're under fire online. Do you even care?

Who gave the reporter that info?

Karen, only you knew.

And the board. And probably someone on her side.

You screwed up and dragged the rest of us down too.

And youre here blaming me,

when I could've lost my job too.

Alright. I'm sorry.

I'll say in my resignation letter

that none of this was on you.

- Al, of this. - Pablo.

I'm here to grab my stuff.

You have to walk away from her.

They're tearing her apart online.

What I need is a friend, not someone throwing stones too.

Hey. Of course I'm your friend.

You don't deserve it.

I'm seriously worried about you.

What's a guy like Pablo doing with a woman like her?.

Look at this.

I don't see the issue.

She's gorgeous for someone her.

Her age?

Whatever. Who cares?

Did she pay him?.

Now I'm the slut, the whore, the homewrecker.

Classic. The guys walk away clean,

and you get labeled the villain.

I'm so sorry.

This is so unfair.

I wish I could vanish.

Don't do that to yourself.

Look, if I were you,

Id hold my own press conference. Tell it all.

Octavio's cheating,

how many calories you burned catching him in the act,

and your four orgasms in Malinalco.

Thank God you're not Eloísa.

- Why? - Seriously?

Pablo. Are you okay?

Hey. Yeah. Did you hear?

Not just my family.

All of Mexico knows.

I swear, I have no idea who leaked it.

But I'll find out.

Why bother? It changes nothing.

They're twisting my story

and dragging our private life into it.

I never meant to put you out there like that.

None of it matters now.

You lost your job too.

Don't worry about that.

I just need one thing.

I can talk to your boss.

I'll tell them this wasn't on you.

No.

It's just a job.

Just don't read the comments.

Too late.

Just try not to take it to heart.

I'm sorry. I've got another call coming in.

Can I call you later?

Yeah. Take care.

What happened?

What are you trying to do?

Rosi said she tried calling you

and you didn't pick up.

Is something wrong with Mom?

Her blood pressure dropped.

She nearly fainted.

What happened?

You are suddenly the headline for all the wrong reasons

I know. Its been a nightmare.

Of course it has.

You're with the guy who went after your husband.

You let your family fall apart. And now this?

What were you thinking? Are you trying to kill Mom?

Look, I'm hanging up. I'm calling Mom.

I'm having Rosi call Dr. Valles before I get there.

The doctor's already on his way.

But do me a favor. Get there fast.

Just think, for once,

about how this is affecting everyone.

Especially me.

Bye.

Honestly, God has got to be a man.

The moment Eloísa catches a break,

her whole damn family loses it.

Well, except Samuel. He's hurting,

but he's not tearing her down like everyone else.

Eloísa thinks he is seeing someone.

What? Who?

You tell me. You work with him.

I'm not stalking the guy.

He's super professional.

Why does she think that?

Did he say something?

No. Not a word. But I think he's in love.

Look.

- God, I love our chats. - You're impossible, Oedipus.

Oedipus? Really?

I'm not turning on her.

- You're brutal to her. - I'm not brutal.

I'm just telling her the truth.

Are you fine with what she's doing?

I'm just saying it's not our place to judge her.

You're cool with her being with him?

No, I'm not cool with it.

Mom would never do anything to hurt us.

She's always had our backs.

The least we can do is have hers.

- Sorry. Not this time. - But Dad gets a free pass?

So two years of betrayal means nothing now?

You let it slide.

It's not like that, okay?

And right now, I've got too much going on

to handle this.

Well, I've got work stress too.

Right now, you're the last person I want to drive anywhere.

But I'm here. Because that's what family does.

Whatever you're dealing with, Mom's there for you.

And so am I.

Im here for you too.

Thanks for the ride.

Yeah. No problem.

- What's this? - It's a fob. Press it twice.

Okay.

- Hey. - Hey.

I need the bathroom.

I won't be long.

Feel at ease.

Can I borrow your car keys?

Yeah, of course.

Actually, I'll drive you.

I'll go with you.

I'm going to.

the OB-GYN.

Okay.

- Why? - I just need

to pick up my prenatal pills and get my monthly check-up.

Okay.

But don't stress.

Your role as boyfriend ends soon. And as for being a dad?

I won't need you for that either.

- I'll be back later. - Wait!

That's it?

I don't get it. Are you actually happy with this?

Do I look happy?

But it's the choice I made.

I'll be back later.

Let me drive you.

- Hand me the keys. - I've got this.

I know that.

You're stronger than anyone.

But you don't have to be alone.

You're impossible.

I love you.

And.

we're having a baby.

I love you too.

Everything is fine.

Your blood pressure, heart rate, perfect.

It was just a sugar drop.

All from stress.

Thanks for coming, Rafael.

Give Abigail a hug from me.

Tell her I still owe her that lunch.

Of course. I've gotta run.

- Take care. - Walk him out.

Are you feeling better?

Im not.

This isn't something a doctor can fix.

It's shameful,

being with someone so lacking in integrity.

Have you read the comments about you?

- It's horrible. - Mom.

Stop reading the comments.

Pablo is one of the most decent people I know.

None of that garbage is true.

Then he wouldn't have been fired.

Stop seeing that man.

Focus on putting your family back together.

You want me stuck at home,

- No. - just waiting

for Octavio to come back.

He will come back.

Sooner than you think.

He'll see everything you did to keep this family

from falling apart.

You'll see.

I'll get you some tea. Call me if you need anything.

I spoke to your sister.

I asked her to come to Mexico for a while.

Zacarías went off to some kind of summer camp.

What did Héctor say?

Did he agree?

He'd think about it.

I don't think it's a problem.

I just need someone to help you face reality.

I'm not going to sit back and watch you throw your life away.

Don't hesitate to call.

You have to do something.

Pablo needs to have a job.

I'm barely getting by.

I swear, I'd love to help,

but I really can't do anything.

Come on, you're the editor.

It's not fair that they fired Pablo.

He has nothing to do with that lawyer's wife, Karen.

I don't think you understand.

Pablo wasn't fired.

He resigned.

What? Why?

I really can't get into it.

- It was weird. - No.

You can talk to me. We're friends.

The board told Pablo to end things with her.

But Pablo refused.

He is with Eloísa Hidalgo, and he quit because of her.

Wait.

Eloísa Hidalgo?

She's one of my student's moms, easily ten years older than Pablo.

Twelve.

Pablo told me he's in love with her.

I get it. I was shocked too.

He's putting his entire career on the line for this.

I begged him. Tried to make him see reason.

He didn't listen to me.

I'm really sorry.

Well, he will listen to me.

Thanks, Karen. I'm leaving.

Fernanda called me, worried you weren't answering.

I spoke with Carmela.

She told me everything's fine.

So relax,

your mom's solid.

Always has been.

She's in great shape.

If anything changes, please let me know.

Thanks for your message after the press conference.

Another glass of wine?

I've kind of lost my appetite.

I'll head back to the office.

A few things are still pending.

Hold on. What's going on?

I step out for two minutes,

and you're already messaging Eloísa?

Again?

You need to get this. Eloísa's part of my life.

Her mom fainted, and Fernanda called.

Back when we were a secret,

you wouldn't say her name, now you're obsessed.

- Right? - That's not true.

No, it is true.

And it's exhausting.

I thought once you got divorced,

things would be different.

But this is nothing like I imagined.

What do you mean?

I don't know.

I really don't know.

I'll see you later.

How are you feeling?

- Yeah. - That's good to hear.

So, how is Mrs. Carmela?

It was just low blood pressure, thankfully.

Matilde's heading to ballet.

I made her a smoothie.

You can't go, sweetie. You haven't healed yet.

I'm going to learn the routine.

I'm just watching for now.

I need a distraction or I'm gonna fall apart.

Beets, spinach, prunes, and oat cereal.

Drink it all. It's good for anemia.

Its full of calories!

Calories don't matter now.

Of course they do, Mom.

I'm not drinking this junk.

Nayeli just wants what's best for you.

Apologize to her.

She knows I know she's not eating, Mrs. Eloísa.

You're such a liar. And a total snitch.

Apologize to her.

I said, apologize.

Sorry.

Careful, sweetheart.

Oh, ma'am.

It's my fault she got hurt.

I didn't tell you as I didn't want to ruin your trip.

Don't worry. It's not your fault.

Watch how you talk to Nayeli.

Staying fit is important,

but you can't dance if you're not eating.

I eat what I need.

Mom, she serves way too much.

Those are normal portions.

This isn't healthy.

I'm not starving myself.

I've worked hard for these results and I'm finally seeing them.

I'm not risking it.

Who decides that, sweetie?

Julieta. The world. Ballet.

If I want to make it, I have to be perfect.

Perfection doesn't exist.

It does. Haven't you seen Alana?

Or the top dancers in the best companies?

The standard isn't healthy for everyone.

That's how it works. I have to follow the rules.

What if you're not a dancer?

You have so many other gifts.

You could do anything.

If I'm not a dancer, I'd rather be dead.

- The taxi's here. - Okay, cancel it.

- No. - Cancel it.

I'll drive you. We can talk on the way, okay?

I don't want to talk about food, ballet, or anything.

It's about Pablo Casas.

I know you're not with him anymore.

Thank God.

I gotta go explain my stupid injury to Julieta.

You better drink that smoothie, okay?

- Yeah. - Don't take off the splint!

- I won't! - The doctor was clear.

Take care.

Wait, oh my God.

Now I know why his name clicked.

He's Julieta's ex.

Does Julieta even know her ex is with my mom?

No way.

No freaking way.

Come on, we're late.

What happened?

Just a stumble.

I'm fine. I have to take it easy for a week.

Fine, but you can't walk?

Really?

Because effort's non-negotiable.

I've danced through back injuries, family meltdowns,

the show doesn't wait for anyone.

Or do you think your family, neighborhood,

or school means the rules don't apply?

No one gets special treatment.

So, do I need to replace you?

No.

Just a precaution, doctor said.

Just a week? You're sure?

Positive.

Im still recovering, but I'll be fine tomorrow.

And...

I don't need special treatment, from anyone.

I hope so.

You're running music today.

Music duty?

Did the fall affect your hearing?

She knows.

First position.

Prep.

Second. Music.

Fouetté.

They're going after Eloísa.

But how, Octavio?

How do we not know who that reporter was?

Getting into Villalobos is nearly impossible.

It's like a damn bunker.

I don't know.

What does Gabriela say?

I'd rather not tell her anything about Eloísa.

She swears I'm fixated on my ex.

No way.

Jealous of the ex-wife now?

It's painfully ironic.

Better start prepping to be single.

Youll be left out in the cold.

Oh, come on.

Thanks to Eloísa's brilliant choices, I took the hit at that press

You're like a cat, always land on your feet.

You're lucky.

Now no one's talking about the Ismael Serrano mess.

All anyone cares about is your wife's cheating.

Thats right. I couldn't have planned it better.

Fair enough, I guess.

Let's hope things get better for Eloísa.

Leti says she looks wrecked.

She didnt listen to me.

At least maybe now

she'll finally ditch that idiot.

Can't win 'em all.

You played well. Really well.

Go inside. I need to make a call.

Who?

Your girlfriend?

No, a journalist friend.

I'll be in soon.

Sara, hey. How are you?

You saw the press conference, right?

Damn it.

I need a favor.

Can I be on your podcast?

Villalobos owns half the media,

the rest are too scared.

I need to speak my truth.

Thank you.

I'll text you. Thanks again.

Hey! Why are you hiding?

I'm avoiding another Julieta rant.

I just saw Daniel.

He's with Pablo.

You need the brace first.

Julieta can't know I'm still wearing it.

I've got you. Just move.

Now.

Come on.

Matilde.

How are you?

- How are you? - You care? Really?

After you ruined my life?

Me? How?

I helped you with Julieta.

You slept with my mom and trashed my dad in your article.

And to top it off,

Julieta hates me now.

Real hero move.

See?

I told you. Mom's not over you.

Daniel.

How can you be with her mom?

Calm down. Don't talk like that.

Eloísa and I are dating.

Just like your mom's dating Jeffrey.

She's happy. They love each other.

My mom's not happy.

They had a huge fight today.

Dani, the homework.

Julieta, can we talk?

Sure. I've got a few minutes.

I checked. Our account's empty.

Care to explain?

That's our emergency fund. I need that money.

I had to quit the magazine.

No one has to quit.

You quit because you chose to.

I'll ask again: Where's the money?

I've had problems with the school.

Jeffrey's pulling out.

He won't invest anymore.

What's your point?

I started using that money.

At first I was putting it back, but things got messy.

I haven't paid the credit card.

They blocked it.

And you didn't tell me?

I thought I could fix it.

I was counting on your deposits.

I never thought you'd quit again.

Especially over a woman.

Who told you that?

It's all over social media.

They're saying I got fired.

I'm sorry, Pablo.

I swear I had no choice.

You had one rule: Don't touch that money.

You should've asked me.

You didn't ask me before quitting the job

that supports your son.

How dare you put that woman above me,

and above him, Pablo?

Where is Eloísa?

She's not picking up.

Matilde had a fight with Ms. Eloísa. She locked herself in her room.

And Samuel and Antonia still haven't come back.

Help me with her. She won't even take tea.

Who is it?

My niece thinks crying will get her to Mexico.

She's gorgeous! Ask if she wants to model!

Don't be ridiculous.

With that face, I'd buy her the ticket.

Thanks, but she's better off staying in Oaxaca.

Let's see if I can cheer her up.

I came prepared.

Auntie, modeling in CDMX?

That's real money.

Drop it, Ixchel. You hear me?

You're staying in Oaxaca. Period.

Hey, you're not answering.

I needed to unplug.

Everyone's on my back.

Matilde's mad because I was involved

with her teacher's ex.

My kids think I'm a liar.

Then screw them.

Your kids and the rest.

You know you didn't lie. That's what matters.

I want the dust to settle.

I have something for you.

What is that?

It will lift your mood.

And if not, I brought this too.

There.

Welcome, Pablo.

First off, thank you.

Thanks for having me.

Thanks for the space.

I want to clear two things up.

One: Octavio Hidalgo and his ex-wife were already separated.

Two: I wasn't fired.

I quit.

That anonymous journalist twisted the facts.

Anonymous journalist, huh?

What does it mean?

My article's solid.

And true.

The question at the press event

was just a distraction.

A total smokescreen.

Are you saying the press event was rigged?

That someone planted that journalist?

I doubt he's a journalist.

I'm not making accusations.

I only speak on what I can prove.

I just hope people at home

can connect the dots.

Ask who benefits from taking the focus off the article

and off what happened to Ismael Serrano.

Real journalists don't hide behind questions.

You know that, Sara.

Alright then, Pablo. Here's a bold one.

Go ahead.

Are you really seeing Eloísa Hidalgo?

Was that relationship the reason you walked away?

Again,

it was a matter of principle.

As for Eloísa Obregón,

out of respect, I won't share details.

But I will say this,

nothing happened between us during the investigation.

In fact, she didn't even know.

That's why I'm so mad

at that so-called journalist.

He twisted her personal life to discredit real reporting.

But truth always comes out. Don't you think?

I trusted you.

You told me Casas would take the hit, not us.

If I'd known Eloísa would take the hit,

I never would've gone along.

It hurts me too.

You know what?

Eloísa left me a voice note.

Apologizing.

Her tone changed. She felt different.

She came by. She seemed calmer

not as combative.

I hope she finally wakes up.

I know it wasn't easy,

but it was the right call.

Thanks.

Don't thank me. I did it for my daughter.

So Casas wouldn't use her.

That's all.

Eloísa can never find out.

Never.