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A NETFLIX SERIES

DNA

It's just me. Your dad will be here soon.

What the hell, Víctor? Man, I thought you were with him.

Don't forget to take care of the package when you get up.

What?

Did you bring a suit?

No.

We'll go to the store. I'll be downstairs.

Wait, Víctor.

I need your help finding the name of a girl I met yesterday.

If you find it, I'll give you my firstborn, I swear. Hm?

You're crazy, man.

I'll be downstairs.

During the raid, we found intel on 40 women,

and half of them are living in the US.

They are well-organized.

Chango is gonna give us the names of the leaders.

As soon as you get them, send them my way.

Yeah, you'll be the first one to know,

as long as you don't publish anything before we arrest them.

Mm-hmm.

What do you hope to find?

If my mom kept my original birth certificate,

she may also have a picture or a letter or something.

Hm.

Let me see this one though.

Thanks.

This fish birthmark on the butt thing could just be a coincidence.

There may be nothing linking you and those women.

That's what we're gonna find out.

Anyways, I don't know who my father is.

One more reason to look for answers.

I don't remember much about my mom

because she was always on tour,

and she left for good when I was nine years old.

She was a singer.

Probably still is, I think.

There wasn't much information in the postcards she would send us

from time to time from all over the world.

Tell me, is it true your mother hasn't said anything for 20 years?

Nothing.

With the brain damage she suffered, she's like in another world.

So I visit her every week in the psychiatric hospital,

even if sometimes she won't even look at me.

That's weird.

Both Valentina and Bautista's moms are dead,

while ours are basically absent.

What did Manny say about hers?

Nothing.

Hm.

CONTACTS

MOM CALLING

Hello. Who is this? Hello.

MOM

SPAIN TENERIFE

Laura. I got a call today, and the number was from Mexico.

They hung up on me, but I'm sure 100% it was her.

If it was, now you know Manny's alive. That's what you wanted.

What I need to know is how and where to find her.

Well, if she wanted you to find her, she would've shown up by now.

I don't think she wants to see the person who put her in jail.

This is everything of value I have left.

I used the rest to pay for the lawyer who got her out of prison.

Laura, please. You're the only one who knows how to find her.

If Manny is in Mexico,

it's a matter of life and death that I speak to her.

Juana Caridad told me you'd be here.

This is all I have of my mom.

If there's any connection between the two of us,

we might find it in this album.

WOMEN WHO LOVE THEATER, NICTÉ MAI

She was an actress?

My grandma said she could've easily been the next Salma Hayek.

NICTÉ MAI IS A MOM

Are you okay?

I just had a flashback, but this one I've never had before.

But I just wonder why now?

Hi, Dad.

How are you?

You didn't bring a suit.

What's this, Dad? It's the one I bring for special events.

Do me a favor, and have a cup of black coffee.

And put some drops in your eyes.

See if you can cover up that hangover.

Why do you want me to go to that meeting with the president?

Because I haven't lost hope that the only son I've got

will learn one day that life is more than alcohol and women!

I'm only asking for you to stay awake.

To listen to me and learn for once.

Do you think you can do that?

Of course, Dad. I'll give it my best. I swear.

Well, you'll give it your best.

You remember? That's exactly what you said when you left law school.

What happened? We all thought you had taken off.

- What now? - Last night you didn't say a word.

You have to call your mom and ask her who your father is.

Well, I mean, if we're sisters, it has to be the same guy, no?

You're hard of hearing for a singer.

I told you I'm not in contact with her.

You seriously should try to patch things up with her.

Stop talking out of your ass, Sister.

Manny, your mom is the only one who can give us a name.

Well, I don't have her number.

You're lying.

Why don't you kiss my ass, sweetheart?

You're not the only one who's not happy with the situation.

Unfortunately, you're the only one who can help us sort things out.

It's just one goddamn phone call.

After, you can leave and forget about us if you want.

I need to pee.

May I go?

All right, she's a tough one.

I'm driving.

Report, Number One.

Nothing to report. En route. ETA 15 minutes.

Don't you think all of this is a little bit dramatic?

Your dad is a political target.

Many people resent his possible nomination for attorney general.

Don't waste your time explaining, Víctor.

My son only knows about dance floors.

Let's go.

I'm sorry. Mr. Bravo isn't in, but you can leave a message.

We had an appointment.

Can you tell me where the restaurant is?

Right next door.

Conaculta? What's that?

A government organization.

And this is a photo of Bautista's mom at an event.

Which was taken around the time

Valentina's mom worked there as an accounting assistant.

Mm-hmm. Which I didn't know until I did some research and found this.

These are her pay stubs from back then.

I don't know.

I've never heard of that organization, but I can ask my grandparents.

Well, I guess I also could ask around at the convent.

You really thought you could get away with it, little bitch?

Now I'm gonna make you pay for hitting me and then stealing 5K from me. Walk!

- Come on. - Let go of me, asshole!

- Shut up! - Is that Manny?

Shut up!

Slowly. Keep going. Everything's fine.

Manny!

- He's trying to kidnap me! - Hey!

Hey!

Help me! Help me!

- Hey! He's kidnapping her! - Hey!

- Let me go! - What do you think you're doing?

He's kidnapping her!

Get off me! Let go of me!

- Careful, man. - What's wrong, Víctor?

- Report, Number One. - One moment.

Something's going on. Change route immediately.

Let me go! Leave me alone!

- Víctor! Víctor, stop the car! - What the hell? You crazy or what?

- Asshole! - Let her go!

Let's leave!

- You are crazy! - Hey!

Coward! Piece of shit!

- Where are you going, asshole? - Get out!

Where are you going?

That's right! Leave, you filthy bastard!

- Fucking asshole! - Hey! That's enough!

Are you sure you don't know him?

He seemed to know you.

Okay, forget it. We have to call the police.

Damn it, I told you no.

You told us there was a reason we all had met in this hotel.

Was that it? To save Manny?

Or maybe something even bigger, and we'll never figure it out.

What is it, Víctor? Why did we stop now?

It looks like someone tried to kill the president, sir.

- We're supposed to go back home. - Goddamn it!

Grandpa.

Hey, were you at the shoot-out? Please, have a seat.

I'm glad you're all right. We were on our way to meet you, but...

Someone get me some tequila, please.

The president is flying back to the capital.

They arrested all the suspects but canceled all events.

The shots really came out of nowhere.

I thought it was a repeat of Colosio's assassination.

Why didn't you make the meeting?

There was an incident on the road, so we had to change our route.

It had nothing to do with Mr. Marroquín or the shoot-out.

Well, that coincidence may just have saved all of your lives.

Well, I don't know about you all, but I need some fresh air. Excuse me.

You've been partying for four days,

and you can't spend ten minutes with your family?

You could've been planning my funeral.

And we would've done it with all the respect you deserve, Grandpa.

- You can bet on it. - Everything is a joke to you.

We can't have a normal conversation?

Don't take it the wrong way.

I was just trying to lighten the mood, that's all.

Of course I'm happy you're all right, Grandpa.

For real.

Matilde is coming with me to the convent.

Yeah, for a few days. My original plan was to stay in Mexico City, you know?

That's where I'm headed. I'll reach out as soon as I arrive.

I'm bored with Cancún.

Fantastic.

The five of us in the city. Get ready for the manicures.

- I'll send the test money later. - Not a problem.

What matters most is that you talk to your mom.

I'll think about it.

That's all I can promise. Okay?

Thanks.

Thank you.

For...

Here's your taxi, ladies.

- What's up? - Not much.

Girls, this is Lorenzo, a friend of mine.

Lorenzo, let me introduce you to Matilde, Caridad, and Bautista.

- Hello. - Let's go.

Let me.

Hi.

Hi.

♪ I kinda like the darkness I feel inside ♪

♪ Yeah, that's right ♪

♪ I kinda like the darkness I feel inside ♪

♪ Yeah, that's right ♪

♪ I kinda like the darkness... ♪

♪ I'm here to tell you That I'll help you heal ♪

♪ Let's make a deal, yeah ♪

♪ Dark... ♪

DAYS LATER MEXICO CITY

Valentina, just go home. I'm not paying overtime.

I'm leaving.

Hey, Salvador, do you know someone who can get me information at Conaculta?

What do you need?

Access to some employee records from over 25 years ago.

I think so, yeah. I'll let you know.

Great. Thanks.

But leave already, Valentina!

- Yeah, yeah, I really am. I promise. - Go party. Sing your heart out.

Good night.

That was great! These little guys love you, Matilde.

Oh, and I love them too!

It's gonna be horrible not to see them again.

Matilde, Sister Elena told me something about my mom.

Alice took a long time before opening up about her life prior to the convent.

But one day, she told us she was an archaeology student in Texas

and that she had to come to Mexico for a project.

And guess where.

At Conaculta.

Mm-hmm.

So there's no doubt now. They must've met him there.

Mm-hmm.

I'm gonna try to get some more information.

Thanks.

Coffee's on me.

How's your business doing?

Mexico City isn't easy,

but I might rent a space downtown. It's really affordable.

Caridad knows the owner. She gave me her info.

That's great.

By the way, have you heard from Manny?

I was going to ask you the same thing.

Yeah!

Come on, yeah!

Yeah!

- Later, guys. - Later.

Manny.

How did you find me?

What's important is that I found you.

Are you okay, honey?

After a year and a half in jail, thanks to you, I'm doing great.

Just go to hell.

Manny. Manny, you and I need to talk.

Pocho, are you sure about this?

I mean, we just met a couple days ago,

and I don't want you to feel obligated.

The way I see it,

it's a great professional relationship.

Oh! The bed!

Conaculta.

MEXICO CITY WILL SERVE AS THE SCENIC RESEARCH PLATFORM

Should we take a look? Let's go.

FOR RENT

You don't have to say anything, Manny.

Just listen to me.

When I reported you to the police, it was my way to save you

because you probably would've ended up dead in a ditch.

- The guys you told me... - I know the story. Are you done?

No. No, Manny. No, I am not done.

I paid for ten minutes, so you're gonna sit down.

I said sit down!

You know my opinion.

I always thought you were too smart to dedicate your life to dancing naked.

No, no. I am not here to judge you, Manny.

And I swear to everything holy that

I really do accept your profession.

I accept your line of work.

You are my only daughter,

and I love you with all my heart.

Everything I've done in my life has been...

to protect you, always.

And if I'm in this country, which I swore I would never return to,

it's only because...

it's only because, if I lose you, Manny...

I won't have any more reason to live.

I get off in an hour.

I'll be at the café around the corner from here that's open 24 hours.

Okay.

My grandparents don't remember anything about Conaculta.

However, the period in which my mom was in Mexico

corresponds exactly with the time frame I was conceived, believe it or not.

So that makes four of us now.

Manny said she was born in Mexico City, right?

Then that's five.

Still haven't heard anything from her?

No.

Hi, Mommy.

How are you?

It's me, Juana Caridad.

I want you to meet someone.

She is...

a friend of mine.

Her name is Matilde.

I'm so glad to finally meet you.

- Can you... - You wanna dance?

Oh, you only recognize me covered in sand, under a dock?

I don't believe in destiny,

but running into each other again in a city of more than 20 million,

that's insane.

Yesterday I was cleaning up, and I saw some finance books.

I had no idea that you were doing distance learning.

I knew this was gonna happen.

That you'd stick your nose in my business. What a mistake.

Sweetie, I just wish there wouldn't be any secrets between us, that's all.

Okay, fine.

Who's my father?

You said no more secrets.

Uh, no one important.

- Mm-hmm. - Some guy I met in a bar.

We had sex. I never found out what his name was.

Not very original, no?

Okay.

Manny.

Manny!

Manny, talk to me!

Manny!

Why do you care about that now, huh?

Has something happened?

If something happened, you have to tell me.

You didn't come here to look for me.

You came here so I wouldn't find out.

You're shaking, Mom.

It's just that you never asked anything about that growing up. Why now?

Manny.

Manny.

When I come back, I don't wanna see you here.

You said no more secrets.

One day, she didn't come back.

And after three days, they ended up calling the head nun.

Honestly, it was a miracle that she survived.

She had a very high level of drugs in her blood.

Was she alone when they found her?

Yes. Apparently, she started spending time with people who are into that stuff.

Imagine the poor thing, after having me,

she got so bored with the life in the convent,

so she started going out until, you know...

Well, you never know. She could get better because...

That's all we wish for here.

Caridad, I can't believe you stayed after visiting hours again.

It is very important that patients follow the rules.

What was I gonna think?

It's hard to admit, but it's not the first time

a woman has felt let down after seeing me in my underwear.

Huh?

I just lost my mother.

And her favorite song came on at the bar.

I drank way too much tequila,

and I was just feeling confused.

So... so that means I don't look that bad.

- Thanks. I'll get it. - No. I'll get it.

No, no, no. After what you must've paid in counseling, it's the least I can do.

Keep the change, thanks.

I think we should try again.

What I meant is...

...we should go out dancing and have some drinks.

- And, you know, leave things to... - Destiny?

That's pushing it, no? Destiny has done its best.

- I need to leave. - Did you save my number?

- Yep. - Great. You can call me whenever, eh?

Or message. I'll keep my phone handy.

See you.

Víctor.

You're an absolute genius.

Yeah, yeah. That was the name.

It was her.

My dear daughter. You know I adore you,

and that's why I can't accept the fact that you don't want me in your life.

I'll be at the hotel until I return to Tenerife. Love, Mom.

Nothing.

Manny changed her phone number or doesn't want anything to do with us.

Or she's afraid.

Sometimes the truth isn't easy to confront.

Well, we can't wait any longer.

You open it.

DNA

98%.

98% what? We're sisters?

Yes or no?

We are reorganizing the president's schedule,

but, meanwhile, he wanted me to speak with you, Simón.

Yeah, sure. Of course.

I don't wanna disturb you,

but we need to know if there's anything in your past that could be problematic.

How long have you known my family, Bernardo?

Rogelio, it's just protocol.

Of the three potential nominees,

Simón is the only one who isn't a judge.

The Senate will be thorough.

Manny, your father is Simón Marroquín,

my sister's husband.

If there is anything recent or old that had to be buried,

we would like to know about it.

- Say something! - What does it say?

We are daughters of the same man.

My life is an open book. I don't have anything to hide.

♪ Turn it up, turn it up Turn it up, turn it up ♪

♪ Say my name ♪

♪ Turn it up, turn it up ♪