Original subtitles

You didn't recognize Ikal?

-The guy next to Zoé? -Yeah. Ikal González.

He worked here, in IT.

He was fired because of fraud, he ended up in jail.

A person like that wouldn't make it through the door.

He didn't just make it, he's with Zoé.

Belén, you have to warn her.

We have to get him out of the building.

-José. -Yes?

The guy who was with Zoé just now,

-did you see him? -Yes.

-Did he go in? -Yes.

We need him out of the building, urgently.

-Yes, ma'am. -He went that way.

-He has a beard. -It's José at the main gate.

This whole floor is dedicated to Focal Point.

-Well, you already know. -Yeah, yeah, perfectly.

Ms. Zoé, we need your companion's ID.

-Again. Well, here it is. -No, no, no.

Jorge, I already told your partner he's with me,

there's no need.

Matías...

could you tell me why you hired a thief as Zoé's driver?

I didn't hire him, she did.

Explain, then.

Ikal doesn't work for Focal Point.

He works directly for Zoé. She's the one who pays him.

God!

Look, Ikal is a felon.

-You can't allow this. -Then talk to HR,

or Delfino, or anybody, but I can't take care of this.

Really, buddy, let me go.

I know exactly where the exit is.

What are you doing? Why are taking him out like his?

Come with me, I need to make a report.

-Report? -What report, Jorge?

There's nothing to report.

Miss, please, let me do my job.

You've known me my whole life,

I don't know what's all this. Really. This ends here. Done.

I'm gonna get fired for this.

Hey, this cop is doing his job. It's all right, I got this.

Yeah, it's okay.

-Please. -Yeah, it's fine.

This won't stay like this.

There are ways to ask for stuff.

Juan, I need your help.

I'm sorry, Zoé, we can't just now.

We're in a lot of hurry.

Well, later doesn't work for me.

Maybe you could make this woman understand

that what she's doing is an injustice.

Hey, not you nor anybody tells me

what I have to say or do.

But you can tell me

who I can or can't bring to the company?

Well, when the guest is a psycho,

an addict or a felon,

of course, I can forbid you.

And I don't give a damn if he comes with you,

because my mission is to protect Robles and Associates, you know?

You're mistaken if you think Ikal is a felon.

No, you're mistaken!

We have access protocols, Zoé. There are rules!

Well, I don't follow rules!

No, of course, you don't, and you love to break them

and that always comes with serious consequences.

Zoé! I'm scared!

Don't be scared! Isaac, wear the vest!

I'll take you out of here, trust me!

Isaac, wear the vest!

Zoé, I found them!

Here it is!

Isaac!

Put the vest on!

Zoé, here!

Isaac!

Isaac! Isaac! Isaac!

Isaac!

Isaac!

Isaac!

Isaac!

What happened?

Hey, is everything all right? You don't remember?

You passed out in the parking lot.

And while we were on the way,

you told me to not take you to a hospital,

to not take you to the hospital for anything in the world.

And well, I listened to you.

-We went to the market? -Yes.

Just this.

-To get lavender. -Mm-hmm.

Yeah.

My grandma used to say

lavender is the best medicine to soothe the mind.

And I think it worked.

Whoa.

-You're an expert. -What? On plants?

-No. -On saving my life.

Right.

AEROMTR SERVICES AND REPAIRING

EMERGENCY EXIT

NO PARKING

-Marina. -Hey, LJ.

What are you doing around here?

No, you know, first what pays, then...

You know.

I came to collect some money

for some security consultancy, and you?

Routine work. You know.

Well, say hi to the guys for me, okay?

Maybe you could come over, they'll be glad to see you.

Yeah, one of these days.

-To see them. -All right then.

Take care. When are you due?

-It's not long now. -All right.

Take care.

Who was that, boss?

A colleague. Well, former colleague.

What happened? Did they say anything?

Nobody knows anything about the mechanic.

Nobody knows anything,

or no one wanted to tell you anything?

-Good point, boss. -Hold this.

Where are you going?

-To talk to these morons. -But I already did it, boss.

I already told them.

We have to do it over, you know?

-Yeah. -Good afternoon, gentlemen.

-Good afternoon. -Good afternoon.

I'm Inspector Marina Valdés.

I know my partner just talked to you,

and I wanna tell you something.

There's nothing more suspicious

than none of you knowing anything about a coworker

who you supposedly worked with for so many years.

So, I'll give you 24 hours to refresh your memory.

If you don't, I'll have to come back

for each one of you and interrogate you.

And I never fail at that.

I always find something interesting.

Are we clear, gentlemen?

-Yes, ma'am. -Yes, ma'am.

Excuse me.

Here.

No, Mati. Yeah, I'm good. Relax.

I mean, really.

Thanks for that info. Yeah, I'll see you later.

Bye.

Is everything okay?

Yes, and no.

Look, like, my mom was right and...

if you have a record, you can't enter the building.

I owe you an apology.

No, no. You don't owe me anything.

Your good intentions are enough.

Believe me, knowing that you tried...

I really appreciate that. Really, thank you.

Anyway, I'm not firing you. I mean...

You'll have to wait for me in the car a little longer,

-that's all. -Wait?

-Hmm. -That's fine.

Let's say I have a degree in waiting.

So, count me in.

I need to ask you for something, because...

Thank you for worrying about me but...

the one who matters here is you.

Your health. When you fainted, you were shaking.

Yes.

I don't really talk about that often.

I mean, don't feel obligated,

you don't need to tell me anything if you don't want to.

-All right. Really. -It's not necessary.

You must have so many questions.

-You saved my life twice now. -Well...

What I did for you, believe me, I would've done it for anybody.

So, I'm not expecting for anything in return.

No, no. No.

I don't feel pressured.

I wanna do it because I trust you.

Besides, I'm sure you have a lot of questions

about everything that has happened to us in general.

Yeah, since that moment, right?

Well, it was a pretty intense moment for me, really.

And I think it has been the most intense moment I've had

in my life, to this day.

Really. I mean it.

I don't know, but since that day...

I can't stop thinking...

It has been something very nice and special for me.

My grandma used to say

when a moment touches you in a way that's that special,

it stays with you your whole life.

That's what it is for me.

Something very nice and special.

For me, too.

Considering that night was a bit chaotic.

Yeah.

You know better than anyone, Mr. Senator,

that there are very few politicians

who truly represent the people.

I mean, the ordinary people, those from below.

No, we totally agree on that.

Because I'm the son of wage earners.

My parents broke their backs to give me an education.

I'm totally convinced you'd represent

the Mexican people better than anyone.

Mm.

Don't tell me you've never thought of being

something bigger than a Senator.

Exactly. Knowledge, career,

closeness with people,

flawless reputation with your party.

You have it all. And more, Senator.

-Everything and more. -Ah!

That's good for a campaign slogan, isn't it?

Margarito Tabares...

-"Everything and more." -"Everything and more."

-Cheers to that. -Cheers.

-Cheers. -Cheers.

The first panic attack I had

was when my brother died.

I couldn't talk about it and...

I'm truly sorry.

I can't imagine going through that pain.

I'm sorry.

Thank you.

Then the attacks came more often and...

and I fell into a black hole, I mean...

Actually, it was around the time that I...

When we met?

Yes.

Huge crisis. I mean...

-Right. -You'll remember.

Then I got better, for a while.

But now, with my dad's deal,

I don't know, it triggered it all back.

Is there a way I can help you?

-No. I don't know. -Count on me for anything...

You're already helping me, this is...

You have no idea how much you're doing for me, really.

Hey, Zoé.

I don't mean to meddle but...

don't you think it's a good idea to see a physician,

a specialist?

No, not really. I mean, I have seen them.

All they do is giving you pills and disconnect you, really.

I'm like numb, I don't... No, it doesn't work for me.

This is good for me. This.

This is good for me.

Well, I'm not a doctor or anything.

That's why I say a specialist.

But you know how to listen, and that's enough.

Thank you.

I learned to listen in jail.

Jail teaches you to take things easier.

But I'm here.

And thanks for telling me. For trusting.

Yeah.

Surely, I need to learn to take things easier, too.

-Thank you. -Very kind.

As you well know, Senator,

our interests are now facing towards mining.

A topic not free from controversy.

-That depends, Senator. -Yes, because one thing is

that Congress is about to pass a law

that will hinder our investments

and a very different one

is that no one can do anything about it.

My hands are tied. What can I say?

Although...

I do know certain people...

friends who are Senators,

who would have the judgment to stop that initiative.

Look, Senator.

Besides, think, this is an exploration project

that's respectful to the environment

and capable of creating several jobs, on top of it.

Sure. For instance, you can propose to the Congress

a bill that can modify royalties

from a 7.5 percent to 8.5 percent, sir.

No, man, forget about that.

Business people will never agree.

We're the business people, Senator.

The scenario is fabulous.

Imagine, it is the government who's investing

in that forgotten land, and they'll love you.

You'll look like the savior of the vulnerable.

Like the bridge between that old Mexico

and the one we deserve.

The president Mexico needs.

I'm just asking you to take it out of the fridge, Sebas.

When I get there, I'll cook it.

Hey, please, just take it out.

I'll get there and make it.

Nothing's gonna happen, okay? Yeah.

I know you're hungry.

I have to go now, I'll be there soon, okay?

All right. Bye.

-Tell him not to wait up. -What?

I need you to cancel tomorrow's guest.

What, Andy? It's all set.

Change of plans.

Focal Point was included in a media plan,

and I need you to do it,

-so we're not left out. -What?

Can you get this from the drugstore, please?

I need my pills.

-Are you serious, Andy? -Just do it.

-Just do it. -Hello! Is all set for tomorrow?

Bárbara, I just wanted to talk about it with you two.

Tomorrow's show topic changed.

-The topic changed. -Mm-hmm.

-Really? What's the topic? -Mining.

The order comes from Presidency.

And we can't reschedule?

The guest has too many commitments

and is only available tomorrow.

Make Laura get another guest.

Sure, Bárbara, I'll get you one right away.

I'm not telling Mrs. Belén

to change a guest she suggested herself.

Okay, I'm not doing an interview about a topic I don't know.

I need days to study.

You don't need to prepare much, princess.

-They already sent questions... -One second. Yeah.

And that's what has to be done.

She may be the President,

but you can't let yourself be pawned around like that.

-Excuse me? -It's just my opinion,

if you let her do this to you once, she'll do it again.

Nobody asked for your opinion, Bárbara.

All right.

The order comes from...?

Upstairs.

So, think carefully if you're obeying or not.

-I'll go study. -Thank you.

Boss, I have good news. I know where the mechanic is.

-San Miguel de Allende? -Yeah.

That moron is on vacation.

A friend of his called and spilled the beans.

Well, if it's true, we need to find out where he's staying.

I know, and that's why I brought backup.

Well done, Camacho.

-No mustard, right? -No mustard.

This company has cool things,

but they're old-fashioned about others.

That needs to change.

-Good morning. -Hi. Do you want coffee?

-Yeah. -See you later.

Yeah.

-How are you? -I saw Ikal downstairs.

Yeah.

I mean, we're following the rules,

as a lawyer advised me.

-Obviously. -Yeah.

I talked to my dad, as well.

He said you could come over by his house anytime

-and he'll give you his opinion. -Thanks, I really appreciate it.

-Oof. This is terrible, right? -Yeah.

-No, it's really bad. -Really bad.

The one in my office is much better.

Yeah, we should change this coffee maker

so everybody had better coffee, I think.

-Right? -I think it's fair.

Matías?

Hi, good morning. Could we talk for a minute?

We have a serious problem.

-Do you want me to...? -No, no, no.

Tell me.

It's Bárbara.

She woke up hoarse and can't do the show today.

What? How come she can't do it?

I need you to talk to Mrs. Belén and ask her to postpone

the show about mining she asked for.

-She'll listen to you. -No, no. We're not doing that.

We need to show Belén we can react.

Or do you want them to take Focal Point from us?

No, right? All right.

Hello? Hi, Mati, how are you?

Hey, Bárbara, how are you?

I'm so sick.

I went to the doctor and he told me I should...

...go home.

But, yeah, yeah, yeah,

I'm really sorry, but I can't do today's interview.

And I know this is Belén's order,

but really, I'm so sick.

-Okay, okay, take care. -Kisses.

It's so hard to be sick.

Hey, how are you?

I'm off work today. Do you have plans?

Remember what I told you?

Well, not even Belén Robles bosses me around.

So, what are we doing today?

-So? -I'm thinking.

I could do it.

I mean, just today.

That's not necessary, Zoé. Thanks.

-Why? -Because it's not that easy.

That's why you have another position in here.

But I didn't say it was easy.

It doesn't mean I can't do it.

The mining topic is very complex, Zoé.

That's why I suggest

we roll a re-run today and explain it to Mrs. Belén.

-Mati. -No.

Mati, listen to me.

The first documentary I did was about climate change.

I studied a lot about mining, I think I can do this.

We have to take into account that now,

Robles and Associates has investments in mining.

Our guest is Senator Margarito Tabares.

Why him? I don't get it.

Shouldn't it be someone with a less political approach?

-Mati... -It's not our call, Zoé.

All right. Well, let me read on the topic

and I'll see what I've done...

No, I already told you you're not doing it.

Matías, can we look for another solution, please?

All right, Andy, Zoé is proposing solutions.

So, why don't we help her think instead?

It's not that I don't wanna help her,

it's just that the audience will resent

that Bárbara is not the anchorwoman.

-That's not good for us. -I won't say it again.

Your job is to help Zoé solve this.

-Yeah? -Yeah. Yeah.

All right. Positive, not negative.

Could you go to your position, Juan Carlos, please?

♪ -I want precision, Albertina.

Carla, I think that's fine.

Thank you. Mati.

Hey.

-Hey. -Hi.

Do I look like a clown?

-No, you look stunning. -Tell me the truth.

-You look stunning. Stunning. -Are you sure?

Really.

So, how do you feel?

-Nervous, really. Yeah. -All right.

Do you want me to cancel it? We're on time.

-I could talk... -No, no.

-What are you talking about? No. -No?

The kind of nervousness that's good for me.

It just helps me face my fears

and my mom is one of them, so...

You'll be incredible.

Matías, let me introduce you to Senator Tabares.

Senator, how are you? Welcome.

-My pleasure. -It's all mine.

Come with me.

-Dear. -Good evening.

-How are you? -Good.

-Nice to meet you. -Go ahead, please.

-How have you been? -It's all good. Thank you, Zoé.

Well, is this your first time doing an interview?

Yes. Yes, it's my first time.

Don't worry. Surely, you'll do it very well.

Thank you very much.

-You can have a seat. -Thank you.

Sir? Yes, sir.

No one come across, please.

-Your tie, Senator. -Yes.

-Zoé, ready? -Yes.

In five, four, three, two...

Good evening. Welcome to Focal Point.

A space for analysis

where the main character is also you.

Welcome, Senator, thanks for joining us.

DISCUSSING LITHIUM

It's a pleasure. Thank you for the invitation.

It'll be always a pleasure

coming to the Robles and Associates facilities...

SUSTAINABLE MINING?

Especially after the sad passing of your father,

my dear friend, Miguel Ángel Robles.

Um, thank you, Senator.

Senator Margarito Tabares is with us today to tell us

about a topic that, without a doubt,

will set the country's agenda

for the upcoming years. Mining.

-Prepare clip. -Before hearing the senator,

let's watch a video

about the so-called "white gold," lithium,

a mineral that's found widely in our country,

particularly in the Sierra Madre Occidental.

Play it.

Sea, desert, mountains,

birthplace of presidents,

a land of indigenous ethnic groups that make us proud,

Sonora has everything.

But what does this land have to do with electric cars

or a state-of-the-art phone?

Look, child, they're talking about Sonora.

The town where your grandpa's house is.

-Lithium. -Really, Mom? Where?

A curse or a blessing for Sonora's native people?

What? What happened, Bárbara? I can't talk.

The government has the last word.

Now let's begin, Senator.

Is it true that lithium is the mineral of the future?

It is, and I'll tell you why.

Even better, I'll show you why.

It's not just useful

for everything mentioned in that excellent report,

but it's also good

for manufacturing bulletproof vests.

Mm.

It's also used to create air-conditioning systems

like the one in this nice studio,

as for manufacturing ceramics, and so on.

Its uses are practically infinite.

Wow. That sounds wonderful,

but we can't ignore

that any mineral exploitation is detrimental

for the environment, do you agree?

You're right about that, child.

But the main mining companies have understood their role

very well as main actors

in the protection of the environment.

They can't turn a blind eye as they did before. No.

Not while they're under strict surveillance

-by the government. -Now, don't you think that,

the higher the demand, the impact could be higher?

I mean, because this could impact the communities

settled in said regions.

Are you capable of ensuring us here,

live, in front of the whole public,

that the water sources supplying that area won't be affected?

Hey, that wasn't in the script.

No, no.

Andy. Andy, Andy, Andy.

Let her. She knows what she's doing.

-It's about exposing... -I hope so.

The joint effort,

the benefits of it between the private company

and the State.

Yes, but I don't think you're being objective because...

Because if you were better informed,

you'd understand that Mexico has a regulatory legal framework

that guarantees, one,

protection of the environment

and two, reinvesting royalties in the areas most in need.

But the country's reality has shown

that this legal framework tends to change

depending on the political interests on call.

What the hell are you doing, Zoé?

Responsible mining.

That's the question.

We couldn't agree more there, Senator.

I think it's a great moment to invite you,

if you're watching at home,

to use Focal Point socials to contact us

and send all the questions you have for the Senator.

And also tell us about "responsible mining."

No. We've never invited people to participated in the show.

-We're doing it. Period. -It's not the format.

Excuse me. Can you display the socials on all screens

for people to comment?

On all of them.

Dad? Huh?

Oh. No, I don't know anything about that mineral

they're talking about on TV.

Don't be such a pessimist, Dad.

What if that man wants to invest his money somewhere else?

Huh?

Oh. Look, Paloma wants to talk to you.

Yeah, yeah, Dad. Bye. Take care.

Hi, Grandpa.

No, just here, studying.

Yeah.

I have something cool to tell you.

Ikal found a job.

At Robles and Associates. Where my dad used to work.

♪ -It's a convenient alliance,

from every perspective.

Excuse me.

-Delfino, what's wrong with you? -You need to see this.

Isidro Pérez asks,

"The example of other countries in South America

is not a parameter to stop any concession

for environmental permits?"

RESPONSIBLE MINING?

I told you we're solving it, Marc.

Everything has an explanation, I'm sure.

Pick up, Matías, damn it.

They're asking from the flower shop...

-No, you solve it! -Yes...

Damn it!

Five thousand orchids won't be enough

to apologize to the Senator.

Matías.

Can you explain to me what's going on here?

What you asked us for.

You picked a topic,

and we're taking it on in the best way.

Mexico can't stay stuck in the past.

Not when the other areas of the economy

are falling behind, please.

Yes, maybe.

We have another question coming from Sonora.

I mean, what's my daughter doing sitting there?

Our anchorwoman got sick,

and it was putting Zoé on or canceling the show.

Get the social media out of the screen immediately,

or Focal Point is over right now,

and I'll only tell you once, Matías!

Take them out.

Javi. Take them out. Thanks.

-Hurry! -It's done.

They won't have any problem

when these mineral extraction practices get implemented.

Umm...

I'm sorry. We're suffering a little problem with...

I think it's Focal Point socials.

I don't know if you can help us from the booth.

Now, tell Zoé to ask the Senator

about the bill that will help communities, please.

Zoé, I need you to ask the Senator

about the project he's proposing in the Senate.

Zoé?

Zoé, I command you to ask the Senator

what Andy just told you, damn it!

Sadly, we haven't been able to restore communication

-with social media... -She's such an idiot.

But it has been a great interview.

Thank you, Margarito, for your time,

for being with us tonight.

Thanks everyone for participating from home.

This was Focal Point.

Holy crap.

Senator, I have to explain...

I don't know if that was a move to make me look like a fool

or you're testing me

-to see what I'm made of. -It had nothing to do with you.

-No. Enough. -I...

One second, Senator, please.

Do what you can to calm him down.

-I beg you. -Is everything all right?

Piss off!

Aitana, it was great. I'll tell you later.

I'll call you later. Bye.

Oh!

Wait, wait. Before you say anything,

the good one or the bad one?

-The good one, please. -Okay.

Let's start with the good one.

Focal Point just broke records in the show thanks to you.

You have to see the comments.

-It's insane. Read this. -Really?

"Is it my impression

or finally this show is saying things as they are?"

It's full of these.

-Wow. -And the bad one.

Well, the bad one isn't that bad.

The bad one is that your mom is macro-pissed at me

-and she told me off. -No.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. But whatever.

-I'm sorry. -Whatever, whatever, whatever.

Where are we going to celebrate?

-No... -What?

Ikal waited for me all day, I think it's mean...

It's a special day, we have to celebrate.

Ikal, it's no problem if we leave, right?

No, not at all. No, no, no.

See? Please.

-Let's go, Miss Records! -See you tomorrow.

Sleep tight.

You, too.

We're looking for Mr. Julio Jiménez.

We know he's staying in this hotel.

Julio Jiménez.

Yes, I haven't seen him coming in or out

in a couple days.

Can you take us to his room?

Of course. This way, please.

It's urgent we talk to him.

Okay.

We drove over 180 miles to see him.

-Take us there. -Well, follow me.

Okay.

Sadly, the reality of this country has shown

that this legal framework tends to change depending

on the political interests on call.

Good.

Good.

Mati. Listen.

No, you listen to me. Listen.

-What? -I'm gonna fire Bárbara.

-No! -Yeah, I'm gonna fire her.

Why? You can't fire her. Hey, listen.

They only reason I covered for her

is because it had to be done,

somebody had to do it, but I was scared to death.

No, if you were scared to death...

What are you gonna do when you're...

-Matías, please. -too scared, terrified?

No. Listen to me. Listen to me.

Something I really care about.

Focal Point is really important to me.

And I have many ideas I want to propose to you.

-Okay. -Okay?

Can I tell you something very cheesy?

-Very. -Yeah.

Since you came back from London, I'm happy.

And I'm firing Bárbara.

Yeah, I'm gonna fire her because...

-Please, don't fire her. -Yeah.

-Besides, you're much taller. -No!

Enough. Okay? Shut up already.

Did you have dinner yet?

Uh... I'm not hungry, Mom.

Look.

Tell me.

Those miserable in the Robles group

don't give you any dinner?

Paloma talked to my dad over the phone

and I heard everything.

Really?

Well, Mom, I'm not really working for the company,

it's more like...

Well, yeah, I'm working for Zoé. That's very different.

Just by mentioning that darned people,

I can't stop thinking about your dad.

Look, Mom, we need to pay those guys.

They won't play around.

And they know where to find us, Paloma.

The house.

Look, son, I know you.

You got an idea in that head

and you don't wanna tell me to not make me worry.

No. No, Mom. Cheers.

Believe me.

CONGRATS, YOU WERE AMAZING. I REALLY ADMIRE YOUR STRENGTH.

You're so strange, really.

You did it on purpose.

What?

You did the interview to ridicule me.

The only one in ridicule is the senator,

who couldn't answer one damned question.

Zoé, if you don't remember,

the future of Robles and Associates depends

on mining

and on obtaining a permit we don't have.

-Right. -And you...

just humiliated the only man

who could help us in front of everybody.

Don't blame me for your bad choices.

What can I say?

Zoé, look at me.

Look at me.

Look who's talking about bad decisions.

Your decisions...

ended my life.

Ended with my boy's life.

Your own brother.

How many times...

do I have to tell you that it's not my fault

Isaac is dead?

Mom said we couldn't go out.

I don't care what mom says. I wanna leave.

A storm is coming, we can't sail like this.

If you don't wanna come with me, then I'll leave by myself.

Isaac, seriously. It's going to pour hard.

Come back, you don't even have experience, you're a kid.

I don't care!

Isaac. Isaac, come back.

You shouldn't have let him go!

I did what I could, I swear!

No! It wasn't enough! You were there!

You were there, damn it!

Shut up! Shut up!

I did what I could! It's just never enough for you!

Why the hell do you hate me so much?

I can't forgive this.

Do you understand?

Now what?

Are you gonna draw attention with your panic attacks again?

This?

This is what you need?

This? Swallow them all at once!

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