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Watch your fingers.

Hey! What are you doing?

So?

You told me to shred all the papers you didnt need.

I meant those ones.

- I messed up. -No.

Dont lie to me.

Its just some photos of her.

It's how you acted.

That's not okay.

Go pack your things.

Jeez.

Sorry I'm late. Everyone was freaking out.

- Julieta. -about Matilde.

Dani?

The bank password you gave me is wrong.

Ill check.

Dont lie.

Did you cash the check?

Did you?

I'm sorry.

Damn it.

Come on, Julieta.

I looked like a fool when Eloísa showed me the deposit.

I thought it was a trap.

But it was my ex cashing it.

I'll fix this.

Tell me you didn't touch a single cent.

Not all of it.

No way.

Damn it.

You had no right.

No, I didn't.

I'm broke, but I have integrity. She thinks I'm a fraud now.

Im sorry.

Dani.

Hey.

Sorry, son, sometimes.

Parents fight. But I love you.

Stop fighting.

Stop fighting. I'll fix this.

I'll fix this.

- I will. -Julieta.

- I'll tell her. -No. Dont do anything.

I love you, okay?

How are you?

Why are you here?

I won't dance again.

I'm really sorry.

Yeah?

You hated me because my mom's with Pablo.

Matilde.

Leave me alone.

- Hello. -Hi.

It's okay, sweetie.

I'm sorry.

Can we talk?

Yes, of course.

Excuse me.

Sure.

If I'd known she couldn't dance for six weeks,

I'd have pulled her out.

Shed risk injury rather than feel rejected.

It's not my fault her dance career is over.

My daughter has talent.

I'm not worried about ballet.

I'm worried about her.

Take this as a wake-up call.

My daughter's not the only one feeling pressure.

Thanks for visiting her.

Hello, Matilde.

Not now.

I also came to say.

Not now.

Listen to me.

Pablo's not a scammer.

You're misjudging him.

Leave me alone!

Mom!

My daughter is calling for me.

Stay calm. Itll be okay.

I cant.

She can go straight to hell.

It doesn't surprise me. I kind of expected it.

What do you mean?

Don't get mad, but.

Eloísa Obregón isn't exactly young.

She's super stuck-up.

At first, it probably felt exciting.

being with a young guy from a random neighborhood.

She told herself she didn't care.

But when it got hard.

she showed her bias.

She judged you, just like her mom.

Sorry. I know it's harsh.

But I'm your friend. I keep it real.

Thanks.

Pablo, if I can help.

just say so.

Karen, I might need a big favor.

Of course. Go on.

I need an advance from the Girona job.

An advance? So, that means.

You're right.

I won't waste this chance.

I just need to clear some debts.

Sure. Of course.

I'll talk to the publishers.

Count on it.

Thanks.

In most cases,

families find out when it's too late.

Sorry, but right now,

Mati's ballet isn't the priority.

We have to act fast.

Act on what?

She hasn't eaten since the hospital.

What?

Lets see her doctor.

I did. Two weeks ago. He said she's on track

and everything was okay.

Many doctors go by the growth curve

and ignore other signs.

That's why we must act now.

Hold on.

An eating disorder?

Mati's acting out because she'll never dance again.

- What? -Carmela, what do you think?

This is all your fault, Eloísa!

If you'd spoken to her teacher,

this wouldn't have happened!

Matilde promised she'd be careful.

She said she was mature enough.

- And you believed that? -Yes. I trusted her.

I showed her I trust her and her choices.

Kids don't know what's best!

And I refuse to be a mother like you. One who betrays her kid's

trust.

to “protect” them.

Well.

Guess I'm not needed.

I'm leaving.

Matilde.

she could've been great.

Hey.

You'll get better.

You'll dance again. We'll get through this.

Meanwhile.

I'm stuck in bed, getting fat.

Theyll make me eat.

I know what to do.

These help with weight loss. Just one a day, okay?

Take it in the morning before breakfast.

Unless you want to die.

Sometimes I do.

I just wanna die.

Don't say that. You still have to see me dance.

In May.

Are you okay?

You're pale, like raccoon-eyes pale.

Im tired, and I am not wearing makeup.

Alana.

We need to talk to Mati, okay?

Sure.

Love you, dummy. Take care, okay?

See you.

See you.

Okay, Matilde. You're going to eat now.

No.

I wasn't asking.

You're hurting yourself. If I have to force you, I will.

That wont help.

Get out of my room!

Watch your tone.

Show me respect.

I stopped when you cheated on Mom

and left me and my siblings!

Get out. Now!

Why is he here?

To boss me around?

To kick me out if I don't obey? Like Samuel?

He came to talk with your siblings your grandma, and

Leticia.

We want to help.

I don't need help.

Then eat.

or tell me how you plan to survive without food.

Fine.

Then you've got two options left.

Go to a rehab center

to learn why you reject food.

Or we'll admit you and they'll feed you through a tube.

- What?! -Sweetie,

we can't let you starve.

I want to talk to Grandma!

Grandma!

She already left.

You've got two choices.

Some psych ward?

Or a damn hospital where they force-feed me like a cow?

Calm down. I'll get you some water.

I'm really worried, Octavio.

- She won't eat. -She doesn't want to see you.

Don't do this to me too.

What?

I couldn't eat either.

I'm starving.

I don't know who I am.

I get it.

I get it. Believe me.

Believe me.

Back in law school,

I'd lie awake thinking I was training to become

some bitter old man

angry at the world

just like Dad.

Why don't you eat?

I don't want to get fat.

So?

Then I can't be a dancer.

Fat girls can't dance. Period.

At clubs, everyone dances. No one cares.

I meant ballet, Sam.

And I meant dancing.

That feeling.

When the music takes over and nothing else matters.

These are good, right? Microwaved, as usual.

That's the best way.

Don't let it break you.

I don't know how not to.

Then do what Mom did.

Her world crashed, but she didn't give up.

She stood back up.

Shes very happy.

Look.

Don't see this as failure. See it as a chance.

Take the hits head-on.

Mati, you're a badass.

You're brave.

And super stubborn.

Use that.

I must head to work.

But.

call me, okay?

Yeah, Sam.

I love you.

Love you too.

Matilde is lucky.

So lucky to have a brother like you.

Yeah.

Alright, I gotta get to work.

Yeah, go on.

Don't let your boss fire you.

I've got to head to the firm.

I've got to head to the firm. If anything comes up, tell me, okay?

If anything comes up, tell me, okay?

I will.

I'll walk you out.

I couldn't have explained it to the family without you.

- Thanks, Leti. -No.

Don't thank me. Mati's like a niece to me.

Please, stay alert.

Just because she ate doesn't mean she's okay.

- I know. -We need

to get her to rehab.

Yes.

That's the plan.

Are you having lunch with Bernardo?

No, he canceled.

Some meeting came up.

But I've got stuff to do.

- I'm off. -Thanks.

- Call me if anything. -Yes.

- Hi, honey. -Hi.

How'd it go?

Fine. But Mati's struggling.

How is she?

Shes getting by.

And you? Did you eat?

No.

Gabriela called me.

- Really? -Uh-huh.

Why?

She offered me a job.

That's great news!

- Cut the act. -What?

I know you told her about me.

Babe, it wasn't me. I swear.

Really.

What'd you tell her?

I told her I don't know.

The gig with Pablo fell through, I've got no choice.

Babe, work is work.

I told you Casas was a dead end. There's no funding.

It's not about money.

He's moving to Spain.

Spain?

Yeah. Spain.

For how long?

Who cares?

I'm taking a shower.

Thanks for coming all the way here.

Don't worry. It's near my new office.

All good.

Just water?

Yes, please.

My nerves need something stronger.

Okay, let's see.

Jeffrey was very thorough.

Legally, based on this,

he holds no financial liability.

What?

Isn't there a way?

I won't lie.

Your only way out

might be selling the school.

I'm sorry.

You could arrange a payment plan

This isn't about banks.

I cashed a check by mistake.

Now my ex's girlfriend thinks he's a freeloader.

That's messy.

- A check? -Yeah.

One from her mom. That woman is unbearable.

She bribed him to leave her daughter.

Obviously, Pablo said no.

I want to mention someone very special to me.

I'm so lucky he came into my life.

Mr. Pablo Casas.

I thought it was severance pay.

He got fired, so I cashed it.

She offered him money?

You'd think that only happens in movies.

But nope. It's real.

Now Pablo's girlfriend thinks he's a freeloader.

She doesn't know you cashed it.

I was going to tell her today, but something came up.

It kills me that she thinks he's a bad guy.

He's the kindest guy I've ever met.

And I was yelling at my ex

for wasting my money on some guy who was using her.

I know this isn't easy for you.

Okay?

But Eloísa will always be part of my life.

Okay?

Guess this is my karma.

The school is the reason my marriage ended.

I deserve this.

Sorry.

I turned you into my therapist.

Lawyers are half-psychologists.

Today I'm not your lawyer.

I'm not charging you.

Think of me as a friend giving you advice.

- Come on. -Please.

Just a friend.

Thanks.

Anyway, I've got to go.

- I'll walk you out. -Thanks.

I hope things clear up.

Your employee's the shameless one.

She's had an affair with Octavio

and destroyed my daughter's marriage.

And Octavio?

He never had the guts to stop it.

You didn't have to.

I had to.

My mom. she can be cruel.

She was just trying to protect me from Enrique.

Yes?

Hi, Eloísa. It's Gabriela.

Is Octavio okay?

Yes, everything's fine.

I just found out something you need to know.

Pablo didn't accept the check.

His ex cashed it by mistake.

He had no idea.

Did Octavio tell you about it?

No, he knows nothing.

He doesn't even know I'm calling you.

Julieta Zapata told me.

It turns out we share a mutual friend.

That's how I know.

I was wrong.

I called because your mom's plan is clear.

She offered him money and exposed me.

Its obvious, isnt it?

I know. That's my mom.

She thinks she can decide the future.

Let's leave it to the future.

Thank you.

Naye.

I'll be out for a bit.

Keep a close eye on Mati.

Yes, ma'am.

Stay safe. Don't worry.

I was just heading to your place.

So I saved you the trip.

Come in.

Please, come in.

Come on

Eloísa.

I'm not coming in.

I just came to give you this. It's a certified check.

I want you to have it.

It's nearly all of it.

I know you didn't cash it. I'm glad it got cleared up.

Yeah.

Now I know what you think of me.

Pablo.

Please forgive me.

I didnt.

I'll pay you the rest in a few days.

Once I get my advance for the job in Spain.

Are you leaving? When did you decide it?

The day after you said I used you for money.

You didn't say it, but you meant it.

Please, let me explain.

I'm so mad I didn't tell you about her offer!

But I had no idea she'd go that far.

I'll never forgive her

Well, I will.

I understand her.

She was raised with pressure and rules.

And I'm sure you were too, right?

What can she think of a 38-year-old journalist,

still driving the same old car,

and who can't even pay rent?

From her, I expected it.

I figured she'd think I'd take that money and walk away.

But you?

You didn't even hear my side.

You believed everything they said.

All of it.

But you weren't like them.

That's why I fell for you.

Pablo.

Octavio hurt me.

He crushed my self-esteem.

I thought I'd never get another chance.

I'm not here for excuses.

I dont get it.

Why not?

If you were a woman,

you'd know the pain when the man you've loved

leaves you for someone 20 years younger.

You feel worthless. Invisible.

And you wouldn't get that after all you went through,

someone amazing showed up,

and awakened your heart

your body,

and reminded you you're not dead inside.

So.

you hide your fear.

You avoid the mirror

so you won't see the wrinkles.

You pile on creams.

hoping he won't notice

you've aged.

Hoping he won't compare you to someone younger.

But deep down, the fear never leaves.

That one day.

it all fades away.

Yes.

Forgive me.

My fears won.

My insecurities won.

I lost you, didn't I?

Good night.

Tell my sister to come.

Your sister's not here.

She's heading to the airport.

She had to fly to Colombia.

Without saying goodbye?

Her husband had an issue.

She had to go urgently. Why did you come?

I just wanted her here

when you explain

why you gave Pablo that check.

Pablo didn't cash the check. His ex-wife did.

You got what you wanted.

We broke up.

Are you happy?

Someday you'll thank me.

I had nothing to do with that.

Gabriela makes her own hiring choices.

You didn't even suggest it?

No,

If she thinks Tomás is right for her team,

I won't stop her.

I just wanted to tell you he's signing tomorrow.

How lucky we are

he chose this humble firm

instead of Pablo Casas.

It helped that hes going to Spain.

Is he moving?

I don't know.

I know he got a huge job offer.

What does that mean?

- Did he break up with your mom? - So what?

Why do you care?

Are you trying to get back with Mom?

Oh, honey.

I just don't want her getting used again.

That's all.

That's all.

So Pablo and Eloísa broke up?

Isn't that great news?

I nearly choked when I heard.

Is that why Pablo took the job in Spain?

- Right? -Not exactly.

But it helped.

Eloísa thought he took the money

her mom offered.

So Pablo told her to go to hell.

You know what it means, huh?

I'll have Pablo far from Eloísa,

heartbroken.

and close to me.

Are you travelling too?

For a short time.

Ill introduce him to the magazine owners.

I'll help him settle in. Then I'll fly back and forth.

Right.

What is it?

What?

Aren't you happy for me?

No, I am. I really am.

It's just.

At the event,

Eloísa and Pablo looked so in love.

So in love.

I don't think they just broke up like that.

Look.

Don't be naive.

That relationship had no future.

You're naive,

thinking Pablo will love you just because you push it.

Ouch.

Look, I get it.

You're scared Eloísa is free.

But that's not my fault.

Pablo and Eloísa broke up,

I saw an opening.

And I took it.

Yeah. Sure.

You've just been there like a selfless friend to him.

To me.

To Julieta.

Good luck on your trip.

You'll need it.

It's called Temishtli. It means “dream” in Nahuatl.

- A dream. -A dream.

A dream waiting for you,

too good to end.

Are you leaving? When did you decide it?

The day after you said I used you for money.

You didn't say it, but you meant it.

I lost you, didn't I?

Hello.

I'm not here to talk about Samuel.

Now I do want to talk.

What you did was almost incest.

We're family.

What if Samuel falls for you?

You know yourself.

I know.

No need to say it.

That's why.

I gave up drinking.

Because.

What happened was almost hitting rock bottom.

Almost? You hit rock bottom.

Samuel told me about Zoé.

You'll be a grandma.

It's a relief you gave it up.

Look.

I didn't come to talk about that.

I wanted to talk to you about Fernanda.

What about her?

The other day at the boutique.

She was trying on a blouse

and I saw marks on her back

very similar to mine.

What?

If I'm right,

her husband's hurting her.

Look.

She may not be strong enough.

I don't think she'll leave him.

He could kill her or hurt her badly.

If I hide this, you'll never forgive me.

So.

I'd be screwed either way.

Thanks for telling me.

Maybe it was an accident.

Fernanda went back to Colombia this morning.

I'll talk to her.

Can I have your tea?

Sure.

Tea's all I can drink now anyway.

Pablo left me.

What?

- Eloísa! -Yeah.

Ms. Eloísa.

- What's wrong? -It's Matilde.

What's wrong with Mati?

Mati.

Sweetie, what's happening?

What's wrong, honey?

Alana died.

It's all my fault.

Why your fault?

She had a heart attack.

She didn't eat or sleep.

She hadn't had her period in a year.

I knew it.

- I didn't do anything. -Honey.

It's not your fault.

- Yes, it is! -Calm down.

Mom, help me.

I can't keep doing this.

But I can't stop.

It's okay.

Of course I'll help you.

We'll get through this.

I promise.

Calm down.

Its okay.

I think that's everything.

Yes.

Youll feel better, okay?

Eat well.

Eat everything they give you so you can get better soon.

I love you so much.

I love you.

I love you.

All of this was my fault. I feel like it's all my fault.

No.

It's no one's fault.

This began way before we split up.

If she doesnt get better.

If she dies, I'll never forgive myself.

She will recover.

She'll get the right care. The rehab center is excellent.

She asked for help.

- Anything. -I don't know how long.

Can I ask you something?

Please.

Of course.

If you still want a divorce, I'll sign the papers.

But please.

Let's raise our kids together.

Please.

We'll always be there for our kids.

No matter what.

We're their parents.

Please.

Yes.

Hello.

I just needed one last hug.

I was scared.

Of this.

Of the truth.

What truth?

Since the first day, I've wanted to kiss you.

- How old are you? -Thirty-eight.

No way.

Yes.

You didn't say your name.

Eloísa.

Nice to meet you.

Ms. Eloísa.

He said I had a great figure.

A tiny waist, one arm could hold it.

Long, perfect legs.

All I thought was,

when did you kill me?

Im sorry, I was.

You're.

You're here, with me.

Eloísa, I love you.

Mr. Casas.

I owe you a coffee, don't I?

I'll wait for as long as you need.

I regret nothing.

I'm not here for excuses.

I dont get it.

And you wouldn't get that after all you went through,

someone amazing showed up, and awakened your heart,

your body,

But deep down, the fear never leaves...

that one day it all fades away.

Thank you.

It's a great opportunity. I'm glad you took it.

Yeah.

Thanks.

Take care.

You too.

Help me with my bags.

Hey!

Nice seeing you again.

Are you ready?

- Yeah. -Okay.

Well, thanks.

Take care, really.

You too.

I'm glad you came to say goodbye.

Take care.