1 00:00:01,840 --> 00:00:03,760 You can't always choose in life. 2 00:00:04,160 --> 00:00:06,160 He's your mother's brother, your only family. 3 00:00:06,400 --> 00:00:08,120 He's a good man, you'll see. 4 00:00:08,240 --> 00:00:09,560 Who's this young lady? 5 00:00:09,760 --> 00:00:12,800 My niece. She's here because her mother died this week. 6 00:00:13,000 --> 00:00:14,000 I was wondering 7 00:00:14,160 --> 00:00:16,440 if she could live with me. 8 00:00:17,280 --> 00:00:19,960 - Who's that? - Master Alberto, Don Rafael's son. 9 00:00:20,400 --> 00:00:23,800 All the good designers are French. They work in Paris. 10 00:00:24,040 --> 00:00:26,360 - So we'll have to live in Paris. - So it seems. 11 00:00:27,200 --> 00:00:28,360 Things aren't that easy! 12 00:00:28,720 --> 00:00:30,960 There are barriers you don't cross-- 13 00:00:31,120 --> 00:00:32,120 I don't care. 14 00:00:32,320 --> 00:00:34,280 Tomorrow you're going to London. 15 00:00:35,080 --> 00:00:36,080 Ana! 16 00:00:36,240 --> 00:00:37,800 Ana, we'll be late again. 17 00:00:37,920 --> 00:00:39,080 Coming. 18 00:00:39,200 --> 00:00:40,640 Why didn't you tell me he'd arrived? 19 00:00:40,760 --> 00:00:43,360 The farther away he is, the better for everyone. 20 00:00:43,600 --> 00:00:46,040 What did you expect? That I'd greet you with a smile? 21 00:00:46,160 --> 00:00:48,520 - That you'd be glad to see me. - Seven years waiting for you, 22 00:00:48,640 --> 00:00:50,000 for a letter, anything. 23 00:00:50,200 --> 00:00:51,560 I wrote every month, I swear. 24 00:00:52,800 --> 00:00:54,960 Maybe my father or your uncle kept the letters, 25 00:00:55,080 --> 00:00:56,680 but I swear I wrote, Ana. 26 00:00:57,280 --> 00:00:59,040 Studying abroad agreed with you. 27 00:00:59,680 --> 00:01:01,640 Being in Madrid agreed with you. 28 00:01:04,120 --> 00:01:05,200 Yes? 29 00:01:06,040 --> 00:01:07,040 Yes, speaking. 30 00:01:07,160 --> 00:01:08,280 He had his check-up. 31 00:01:08,400 --> 00:01:10,240 The doctor says he's worse. 32 00:01:10,400 --> 00:01:11,960 I can't even be with him. 33 00:01:12,120 --> 00:01:13,520 Because you're working. 34 00:01:13,680 --> 00:01:15,760 - And that material? - From the workroom. 35 00:01:15,920 --> 00:01:18,720 Are you crazy? Doña Blanca checks everything. 36 00:01:18,840 --> 00:01:22,400 They're from last season. She won't know. We won't use them. 37 00:01:22,840 --> 00:01:23,840 Luisa? 38 00:01:23,960 --> 00:01:26,040 Doña Blanca, a telegram for you. 39 00:01:26,320 --> 00:01:28,880 - Are you all right, Blanca? - I don't know how they found me. 40 00:01:29,120 --> 00:01:32,440 If you take control of Velvet, it'll be over my dead body. 41 00:01:32,560 --> 00:01:35,360 I've offered my help. You may not want it, 42 00:01:35,720 --> 00:01:36,760 but you decide. 43 00:01:36,880 --> 00:01:40,000 Sell Velvet or it disappears. 44 00:01:40,440 --> 00:01:42,880 Competition is very tough this season. 45 00:01:43,040 --> 00:01:45,760 I know, that's why we must do something different, 46 00:01:46,960 --> 00:01:48,320 something new. 47 00:01:48,440 --> 00:01:49,560 Young people don't like your clothes. 48 00:01:49,800 --> 00:01:51,120 - You don't. - Our customers-- 49 00:01:51,280 --> 00:01:53,840 - My customers! - They're dying! 50 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:55,120 I've spent 30 years here. 51 00:01:55,280 --> 00:01:57,680 Are you going to tell me what my customers like? 52 00:01:57,960 --> 00:01:59,120 You don't want me here. 53 00:01:59,200 --> 00:02:01,360 And I don't want to stay. 54 00:02:01,440 --> 00:02:04,360 - Come with me to London, Ana. - You're crazy. 55 00:02:04,480 --> 00:02:06,800 No, I'm tired of doing what I'm supposed to do 56 00:02:07,200 --> 00:02:08,360 and not what I want to do. 57 00:02:08,720 --> 00:02:11,800 We interrupt our programme to inform you of a terrible event 58 00:02:11,920 --> 00:02:13,320 that has just occurred. 59 00:02:14,000 --> 00:02:16,440 Don Rafael Márquez, owner of Velvet Fashion Stores, 60 00:02:16,600 --> 00:02:18,240 was found dead tonight. 61 00:02:25,240 --> 00:02:26,640 For Alberto 62 00:03:48,400 --> 00:03:50,840 - How much longer? - Stop moaning. 63 00:03:58,000 --> 00:04:00,760 Help! Help me, please! 64 00:04:26,840 --> 00:04:28,040 Ana Rivera's family. 65 00:04:28,800 --> 00:04:29,960 Here! 66 00:04:33,880 --> 00:04:35,800 She had a severe blow to the head. 67 00:04:36,120 --> 00:04:40,120 We won't know the damage until she regains consciousness. 68 00:04:40,600 --> 00:04:43,440 All we can do for now is wait. 69 00:05:12,600 --> 00:05:14,600 I came up to get him and... 70 00:05:15,680 --> 00:05:17,560 ...the window was open. 71 00:05:17,920 --> 00:05:19,320 Who made the call? 72 00:05:19,440 --> 00:05:20,480 Don Emilio. 73 00:05:20,640 --> 00:05:24,400 You didn't find a note or anything significant? 74 00:05:24,920 --> 00:05:25,920 No, nothing. 75 00:05:27,400 --> 00:05:28,960 Now, if that's all, 76 00:05:29,440 --> 00:05:31,280 I have a lot to do. 77 00:05:31,400 --> 00:05:32,400 Of course. 78 00:05:32,520 --> 00:05:35,120 If there's anything else, we'll let you know. 79 00:05:35,240 --> 00:05:36,240 Very well. 80 00:05:48,640 --> 00:05:51,720 "The Seamstress" 81 00:05:52,720 --> 00:05:54,920 You were together a long time, Emilio. 82 00:05:55,040 --> 00:05:56,280 How many? 83 00:05:56,640 --> 00:05:57,800 25? 84 00:05:57,920 --> 00:05:59,640 With Don Rafael, 30. 85 00:06:01,800 --> 00:06:06,000 You're probably the one who knows our family best, aren't you? 86 00:06:09,680 --> 00:06:11,760 I know my husband made mistakes. 87 00:06:12,160 --> 00:06:14,080 Don't worry, ma'am. 88 00:06:14,360 --> 00:06:17,320 For me, everything concerning Don Rafael 89 00:06:17,520 --> 00:06:19,520 always remained between us, 90 00:06:21,040 --> 00:06:23,080 and that will continue to be so. 91 00:06:25,480 --> 00:06:26,680 Thank you. 92 00:06:28,720 --> 00:06:31,800 There are certain things that shouldn't come to light. 93 00:07:04,440 --> 00:07:08,640 I saw three police cars go past, and then we were shut in here. 94 00:07:08,760 --> 00:07:11,960 Poor Don Rafael, just when the show had gone so well. 95 00:07:12,080 --> 00:07:14,600 And his son had come back today. 96 00:07:15,120 --> 00:07:18,760 Well, Doña Gloria can't find Don Alberto anywhere. 97 00:07:19,440 --> 00:07:21,520 - He's probably with some slut. - Clara! 98 00:07:21,680 --> 00:07:23,000 What? It's true. 99 00:07:23,120 --> 00:07:25,480 He's handsome, rich. He'll make the most of it. 100 00:07:25,600 --> 00:07:28,880 Why haven't they told us anything? It was even on the radio. 101 00:07:29,000 --> 00:07:30,720 Want the official news? 102 00:07:38,200 --> 00:07:41,840 I suppose you've all heard the terrible news. 103 00:07:42,480 --> 00:07:44,240 Don Rafael Márquez, 104 00:07:44,680 --> 00:07:47,880 founder and owner of this firm, died early this morning. 105 00:07:50,040 --> 00:07:51,760 Please, a little respect. 106 00:07:53,120 --> 00:07:55,400 It's a difficult time for everyone, 107 00:07:55,720 --> 00:07:57,720 especially his family. 108 00:07:58,080 --> 00:07:59,760 So I expect from you 109 00:08:00,680 --> 00:08:02,480 an example of discretion 110 00:08:03,800 --> 00:08:04,800 and loyalty. 111 00:08:05,480 --> 00:08:07,760 Don Emilio, what will happen to the store? 112 00:08:08,080 --> 00:08:10,000 We are in mourning, 113 00:08:10,360 --> 00:08:11,800 our customers are not. 114 00:08:12,200 --> 00:08:15,040 The store will open as it has done every day 115 00:08:15,320 --> 00:08:17,200 for the last 30 years, 116 00:08:19,480 --> 00:08:21,360 as would have been the wish 117 00:08:22,480 --> 00:08:23,720 of Don Rafael. 118 00:08:24,200 --> 00:08:25,800 So, what's keeping you? 119 00:08:26,120 --> 00:08:28,160 There are a lot of orders to fill. 120 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:33,000 The orders will take longer, I'm one seamstress short. 121 00:08:33,160 --> 00:08:36,520 And tell your niece that if she isn't here in five minutes, 122 00:08:36,640 --> 00:08:39,480 there'll be two less. The rules apply to everyone, 123 00:08:39,600 --> 00:08:42,560 and Don Rafael isn't here now to cover your back. 124 00:08:43,440 --> 00:08:45,720 My work is enough to cover my back. 125 00:08:45,840 --> 00:08:48,640 I hope yours says the same about you. 126 00:08:49,040 --> 00:08:51,480 Speak to your niece, if you know where she is. 127 00:08:59,240 --> 00:09:00,520 Don Emilio! 128 00:09:00,840 --> 00:09:03,120 - I need to speak-- - Where is Ana? 129 00:09:03,440 --> 00:09:06,800 That's what I wanted to say. She left with Don Alberto. 130 00:09:06,920 --> 00:09:09,760 But I swear I don't know where they went. 131 00:09:09,880 --> 00:09:12,200 She packed a few things and she left. 132 00:09:12,920 --> 00:09:14,840 But she left this letter for you. 133 00:09:22,680 --> 00:09:23,800 Dear Uncle, 134 00:09:24,160 --> 00:09:27,440 I'm very sorry if I've hurt you. I didn't mean to, 135 00:09:27,920 --> 00:09:30,120 but Alberto and I deserve an opportunity too 136 00:09:30,240 --> 00:09:32,240 and we'd never have it here. 137 00:09:33,080 --> 00:09:34,160 Don't be angry. 138 00:09:34,520 --> 00:09:37,400 Be happy for me, I've only done what you taught me: 139 00:09:37,640 --> 00:09:39,080 to fight for what I want. 140 00:09:39,720 --> 00:09:41,520 When you read this I'll be far away, 141 00:09:41,760 --> 00:09:45,280 but I'll think of you and I'll call when we are settled. 142 00:09:46,040 --> 00:09:47,760 Your loving niece, Ana. 143 00:09:47,880 --> 00:09:49,800 - Don Emilio. - Yes, Pedro. 144 00:09:50,720 --> 00:09:52,000 A call for you. 145 00:09:52,640 --> 00:09:53,960 It's urgent. 146 00:10:01,120 --> 00:10:02,320 Excuse me. 147 00:10:02,760 --> 00:10:04,800 I'm inquiring about a patient, Ana Rivera. 148 00:10:05,480 --> 00:10:07,200 - Are you a relative? - I'm her uncle. 149 00:10:07,320 --> 00:10:09,160 - Just a minute. - Thank you. 150 00:10:21,160 --> 00:10:23,880 You can't do this now, Ana. Open your eyes. 151 00:10:26,880 --> 00:10:27,920 Ana, I want... 152 00:10:28,080 --> 00:10:30,400 I want to have children with you. I want 153 00:10:31,080 --> 00:10:34,160 to marry you, and see your face every morning. 154 00:10:34,840 --> 00:10:36,800 I want to see you play with our children in the pool. 155 00:10:36,920 --> 00:10:39,760 Ana, open your eyes. You can't do this to me now. 156 00:10:43,120 --> 00:10:44,760 We have to go to Paris. 157 00:10:45,200 --> 00:10:48,560 You have to work for all the designers you like. 158 00:10:48,920 --> 00:10:50,240 Who was that one? 159 00:10:52,800 --> 00:10:54,080 Phillipe Ray. 160 00:11:05,920 --> 00:11:07,400 Doctor! 161 00:11:17,360 --> 00:11:18,400 Which hospital? 162 00:11:18,520 --> 00:11:20,240 They didn't say. Don Emilio ran off. 163 00:11:20,360 --> 00:11:22,000 Don't say a word of this. 164 00:11:22,120 --> 00:11:23,800 - Ana had an accident. - Pedro! 165 00:11:23,920 --> 00:11:25,480 Be quiet, please! 166 00:11:29,160 --> 00:11:30,160 Luisa! 167 00:11:30,480 --> 00:11:31,760 Open the door! 168 00:11:33,720 --> 00:11:35,960 - Luisa isn't here. - Where is she? 169 00:11:37,160 --> 00:11:38,560 Looking for someone? 170 00:11:38,800 --> 00:11:41,240 Where's Luisa? Is her husband all right? 171 00:11:41,400 --> 00:11:43,120 That doesn't concern me. 172 00:11:43,440 --> 00:11:46,520 She's on the street, where thieves belong. 173 00:11:46,720 --> 00:11:47,960 I fired her. 174 00:11:48,160 --> 00:11:51,680 I'm aware you and Miss Rivera knew what she was doing. 175 00:11:51,920 --> 00:11:55,400 You're lucky I have no proof or you'd both be thrown out. 176 00:11:55,520 --> 00:11:57,800 Did she leave any address? 177 00:11:58,000 --> 00:12:01,000 No, but I'm sure you'll find her on some corner. 178 00:12:01,160 --> 00:12:03,040 That's all she's good for. 179 00:12:03,600 --> 00:12:04,880 Now, go back to the workroom. 180 00:12:05,000 --> 00:12:07,760 You have your work and that of your two companions. 181 00:12:08,160 --> 00:12:10,560 Unless you can help me find Ana. 182 00:12:13,600 --> 00:12:15,080 I thought not. 183 00:12:28,400 --> 00:12:31,920 - I thought I'd lost her too. - At least you knew where she was. 184 00:12:33,000 --> 00:12:34,000 Well, Doctor? 185 00:12:34,120 --> 00:12:36,600 She's stable. There seems to be no neural damage. 186 00:12:36,720 --> 00:12:40,440 - She was lucky, but she must rest. - Thank you. 187 00:12:41,120 --> 00:12:43,080 I'll take care of her. You've done enough. 188 00:12:43,200 --> 00:12:44,920 - Go home. - I'm not leaving, Emilio. 189 00:12:45,040 --> 00:12:47,360 Don't you know your father is dead? 190 00:12:48,160 --> 00:12:49,920 Your family needs you. 191 00:13:34,560 --> 00:13:36,640 We've been looking for you for six hours. 192 00:13:36,760 --> 00:13:38,160 Where were you? 193 00:13:38,280 --> 00:13:39,880 I had an accident. 194 00:13:40,480 --> 00:13:43,000 - I was at the hospital with Ana. - With her? 195 00:13:43,600 --> 00:13:45,720 - Yes, with her. - I can't believe it. 196 00:13:48,160 --> 00:13:50,520 This is no time to argue, Gloria. 197 00:13:52,360 --> 00:13:53,760 Where's my father? 198 00:14:22,280 --> 00:14:23,280 Open the coffin. 199 00:14:23,400 --> 00:14:26,920 Don Alberto, your mother said it was to remain like this. 200 00:14:40,480 --> 00:14:41,880 I'm so sorry, Gloria. 201 00:14:42,440 --> 00:14:44,120 I'm sure of it, Pilar. 202 00:14:45,120 --> 00:14:47,920 I know Rafael and I didn't get on well recently, 203 00:14:48,320 --> 00:14:49,680 but he was my brother. 204 00:14:50,720 --> 00:14:52,520 A brother you tried to ruin. 205 00:14:53,880 --> 00:14:57,840 You can count on me for anything. Don't forget that. 206 00:14:58,920 --> 00:15:01,480 I know Velvet is going through a delicate moment. 207 00:15:04,160 --> 00:15:06,800 Thank you, Pilar. Now, if you don't mind... 208 00:15:17,720 --> 00:15:20,160 Can't I say goodbye to my father either? 209 00:15:20,760 --> 00:15:23,360 - Why is the coffin closed? - For your own good. 210 00:15:25,400 --> 00:15:28,160 You needn't pretend anymore that you care about me. 211 00:15:28,480 --> 00:15:29,680 No, you mustn't... 212 00:15:30,920 --> 00:15:32,680 - Listen to me. - Get out, please. 213 00:15:32,800 --> 00:15:35,320 Your father fell from his office window. 214 00:15:35,440 --> 00:15:38,360 Impossible! There's a rail, he couldn't have fallen. 215 00:15:38,480 --> 00:15:39,960 He killed himself. 216 00:15:41,120 --> 00:15:42,160 He didn't! 217 00:15:45,200 --> 00:15:46,920 Did he leave a note? 218 00:15:48,160 --> 00:15:49,560 - Anything? - No. 219 00:15:51,480 --> 00:15:54,200 Why do you think he was so anxious to have you here, 220 00:15:54,320 --> 00:15:56,360 to have you find a rich wife? 221 00:15:56,680 --> 00:15:58,320 Why didn't he tell me? 222 00:15:58,800 --> 00:16:00,160 I suppose, Alberto, 223 00:16:00,480 --> 00:16:04,400 he hoped to have your help without the need to grovel. 224 00:16:06,760 --> 00:16:08,560 Unfortunately, it wasn't so. 225 00:16:31,600 --> 00:16:33,400 I argued with him. 226 00:16:34,400 --> 00:16:36,880 Before I left with Ana I argued with him. 227 00:16:39,480 --> 00:16:40,520 Alberto... 228 00:16:40,640 --> 00:16:43,000 I told him he was ruining the business, 229 00:16:44,360 --> 00:16:46,360 that his customers were dying. 230 00:16:50,320 --> 00:16:53,120 And then I got in the car and went off with Ana. 231 00:16:54,120 --> 00:16:57,240 - You didn't know he had problems. - I should have realized. 232 00:16:57,360 --> 00:16:58,640 It isn't your fault. 233 00:17:00,800 --> 00:17:03,480 Yes, it is. And now I want to die. 234 00:17:34,880 --> 00:17:36,400 Who's there? 235 00:17:39,280 --> 00:17:40,880 You scared me. 236 00:17:41,080 --> 00:17:43,200 I was looking for an order that Mrs. Villanueva 237 00:17:43,320 --> 00:17:45,200 left with Don Rafael. 238 00:18:07,360 --> 00:18:08,480 Luisa, come in! 239 00:18:21,960 --> 00:18:23,200 Rita? 240 00:18:23,520 --> 00:18:24,880 Yes, Doña Blanca? 241 00:18:25,080 --> 00:18:26,880 Why are you running around at this time? 242 00:18:27,000 --> 00:18:28,480 I'm sorry, Doña Blanca. 243 00:18:28,600 --> 00:18:30,200 I left my coat downstairs... 244 00:18:30,320 --> 00:18:32,560 I called lights out an hour ago. 245 00:18:32,680 --> 00:18:35,400 Go to your room immediately or I'll put you in there. 246 00:18:35,520 --> 00:18:37,280 Yes, ma'am. 247 00:18:40,840 --> 00:18:43,480 I'm sorry about all this. I didn't know what to do. 248 00:18:43,680 --> 00:18:45,680 Don't be so silly. 249 00:18:45,840 --> 00:18:48,000 If Doña Blanca catches us she'll throw you out too. 250 00:18:48,120 --> 00:18:49,440 Don't worry about that. 251 00:18:49,560 --> 00:18:51,920 What you have to do is get some sleep. 252 00:18:52,560 --> 00:18:53,760 Come on, into bed. 253 00:18:54,800 --> 00:18:56,680 I'll leave before anyone is up. 254 00:19:13,800 --> 00:19:15,320 Thank you. 255 00:19:16,840 --> 00:19:18,680 It'll all work out. 256 00:19:18,880 --> 00:19:21,920 The cortege will leave the family home at 8:00 a.m. 257 00:19:22,280 --> 00:19:24,240 and the burial will take place at 9:00 a.m. 258 00:19:24,400 --> 00:19:26,480 in the Almudena Cemetery in Madrid. 259 00:19:26,640 --> 00:19:28,080 The Bishop of Madrid, 260 00:19:28,200 --> 00:19:31,080 His Excellency Leopoldo Eijo, will officiate. 261 00:19:31,200 --> 00:19:33,920 Leading political figures will attend 262 00:19:34,040 --> 00:19:35,880 along with members of the nobility. 263 00:19:36,160 --> 00:19:37,240 Miss Rivera, 264 00:19:37,440 --> 00:19:39,120 - you have a call. - Thank you. 265 00:19:39,240 --> 00:19:41,800 ...stressed the great work by his father 266 00:19:41,920 --> 00:19:43,000 over so many years. 267 00:19:43,160 --> 00:19:44,160 Don't get up. 268 00:19:44,280 --> 00:19:47,560 He expressed his thanks for the condolences they had received. 269 00:19:49,440 --> 00:19:52,360 I'm sorry if I made you get up. I had to talk to you. 270 00:19:52,960 --> 00:19:54,120 Don't worry. 271 00:19:54,280 --> 00:19:56,880 My uncle brought the phone to my room. 272 00:19:57,000 --> 00:19:58,560 I didn't know there were such long cables. 273 00:19:59,120 --> 00:20:01,120 - How are you? - Fine. 274 00:20:01,760 --> 00:20:03,040 And you? 275 00:20:03,920 --> 00:20:05,480 Fine. 276 00:20:07,960 --> 00:20:10,320 If only I could take back all I said to him. 277 00:20:10,760 --> 00:20:11,760 Where are you? 278 00:20:14,080 --> 00:20:15,240 At home. 279 00:20:15,400 --> 00:20:17,480 I'd love to be there with you. 280 00:20:17,640 --> 00:20:21,360 I know, but you have to rest. I'm fine, I promise. 281 00:20:21,680 --> 00:20:24,960 - No, you're not. - I am. I need to rest a bit. 282 00:20:25,160 --> 00:20:26,560 That's all. 283 00:20:27,000 --> 00:20:29,880 Tomorrow, after the funeral, I'll go and get you. 284 00:20:30,840 --> 00:20:32,200 If your uncle lets me in! 285 00:20:34,920 --> 00:20:36,160 - Ana. - What? 286 00:20:38,320 --> 00:20:39,400 I love you. 287 00:20:40,280 --> 00:20:41,640 I love you more. 288 00:21:15,680 --> 00:21:17,600 Alberto, we're leaving. 289 00:21:17,720 --> 00:21:21,560 Gerardo, thank you for everything. Gloria told me how much you helped. 290 00:21:21,680 --> 00:21:24,720 You'd have done the same for Cristina if I weren't here. 291 00:21:25,160 --> 00:21:28,480 If you need anything, you know where I am. 292 00:21:28,680 --> 00:21:30,280 Thank you. 293 00:21:33,640 --> 00:21:35,840 I asked them to bring you some food. 294 00:21:36,240 --> 00:21:37,360 Thank you. 295 00:21:42,400 --> 00:21:44,080 Do you want me to stay? 296 00:21:44,920 --> 00:21:47,600 No, thank you, Cristina, really. 297 00:22:03,440 --> 00:22:04,480 I'm fine. 298 00:22:09,080 --> 00:22:10,560 Good night. 299 00:22:26,400 --> 00:22:28,520 You can check for yourself, Don Alberto, 300 00:22:28,720 --> 00:22:32,080 but as I said on the phone the store is bankrupt. 301 00:22:32,200 --> 00:22:34,000 Wait, that's impossible. 302 00:22:34,280 --> 00:22:36,440 My father wouldn't allow that. 303 00:22:42,960 --> 00:22:45,680 How could he let this happen? 304 00:22:46,000 --> 00:22:48,080 Don Rafael, God rest him, 305 00:22:48,920 --> 00:22:52,320 - expected bigger profits. - How was he going to pay the debts? 306 00:22:52,440 --> 00:22:54,040 With the profits from the last collection. 307 00:22:54,160 --> 00:22:56,400 A very risky plan, if I may say so. 308 00:23:00,680 --> 00:23:02,080 What do you advise? 309 00:23:02,280 --> 00:23:04,200 The same as I advised your father: 310 00:23:04,440 --> 00:23:06,400 find a new investor 311 00:23:06,520 --> 00:23:07,680 or sell. 312 00:23:28,000 --> 00:23:29,320 Hello? 313 00:23:29,960 --> 00:23:33,160 - Rita, a call for you. - For me? 314 00:23:34,600 --> 00:23:35,600 Yes? 315 00:23:48,800 --> 00:23:49,800 Rita! 316 00:23:50,080 --> 00:23:51,200 Hey! 317 00:23:51,520 --> 00:23:53,440 I thought I'd never see you again. 318 00:23:54,080 --> 00:23:56,000 The hospital rang and your uncle ran out. 319 00:23:56,120 --> 00:23:57,720 I imagined the worst. 320 00:23:58,760 --> 00:24:01,200 I'm sorry it went wrong. I never make plans. 321 00:24:01,600 --> 00:24:02,840 Now what will you do? 322 00:24:02,960 --> 00:24:05,920 Check if anyone's coming. Did you bring my coat? 323 00:24:07,000 --> 00:24:08,880 This isn't a good idea. 324 00:24:09,400 --> 00:24:12,160 I'm fine. I have to see Alberto. 325 00:24:12,560 --> 00:24:14,040 I know he needs me. 326 00:24:26,200 --> 00:24:28,200 I didn't think you'd come. 327 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:32,160 As I haven't seen you since yesterday... 328 00:24:32,520 --> 00:24:34,240 Or your niece. 329 00:24:34,760 --> 00:24:37,320 Ana has leave of absence for a few days. 330 00:24:38,120 --> 00:24:39,280 Leave from whom? 331 00:24:39,400 --> 00:24:41,080 From Don Alberto Márquez. 332 00:24:41,360 --> 00:24:44,960 Ask him if you like, but I fear it's not the best moment. 333 00:26:11,360 --> 00:26:13,720 I'll go now, Don Emilio is coming. 334 00:26:17,360 --> 00:26:18,760 Why are you here? 335 00:26:20,200 --> 00:26:22,840 He's the man I love, and his father's dead. 336 00:26:23,160 --> 00:26:27,000 You should be in the hospital. The doctor said you have to rest. 337 00:26:32,560 --> 00:26:34,400 These are his people, Ana. 338 00:26:34,840 --> 00:26:39,080 His father is dead, but he's still one of them. 339 00:26:40,640 --> 00:26:42,440 Don't keep deceiving yourself. 340 00:27:01,640 --> 00:27:03,320 I'm very sorry. 341 00:27:10,480 --> 00:27:12,480 My deepest sympathy. 342 00:27:19,840 --> 00:27:20,840 Ana! 343 00:27:20,960 --> 00:27:22,840 - Ana! - Ana! 344 00:27:25,840 --> 00:27:28,800 - What's he doing? - That's what I'd like to know. 345 00:28:06,600 --> 00:28:08,120 It must be exhaustion. 346 00:28:08,280 --> 00:28:09,480 Are you sure, doctor? 347 00:28:09,640 --> 00:28:10,920 It's normal. 348 00:28:11,240 --> 00:28:13,680 She should have been resting. 349 00:28:15,280 --> 00:28:17,240 I'll make sure she does. 350 00:28:17,760 --> 00:28:19,040 You're staying here. 351 00:28:19,720 --> 00:28:21,200 No, I'm going back. 352 00:28:21,360 --> 00:28:23,640 - I'm not arguing. - Alberto, may I have a word? 353 00:28:23,840 --> 00:28:25,360 In private. 354 00:28:36,080 --> 00:28:38,160 How much longer are you going to embarrass us? 355 00:28:38,400 --> 00:28:39,920 Wasn't the cemetery enough? 356 00:28:40,040 --> 00:28:41,920 I don't care what people think. 357 00:28:42,040 --> 00:28:44,120 - I just want Ana to get well. - I won't allow it. 358 00:28:44,520 --> 00:28:47,280 This is my house too. I'm not asking for permission. 359 00:28:47,760 --> 00:28:49,000 Ana is staying. 360 00:28:49,120 --> 00:28:50,840 Is this how you respect your father's memory? 361 00:28:50,960 --> 00:28:52,400 That has nothing to do with respect. 362 00:28:52,520 --> 00:28:54,000 It's love, you don't know what that is. 363 00:28:54,120 --> 00:28:55,800 - And you do? - Yes. 364 00:28:59,840 --> 00:29:01,240 This is a disgrace. 365 00:29:10,240 --> 00:29:12,400 Thank you, Emilio, you can go now. 366 00:29:12,800 --> 00:29:14,720 And don't worry about your niece. 367 00:29:14,880 --> 00:29:17,000 She'll stay here tonight. 368 00:29:20,320 --> 00:29:23,040 You know I disapprove of this as much as you do. 369 00:29:23,320 --> 00:29:25,800 That's why I hope you'll help me resolve it. 370 00:29:27,040 --> 00:29:29,200 Emilio, I appreciate you, and your niece too. 371 00:29:29,320 --> 00:29:32,160 - This isn't the way to do things. - No. 372 00:29:32,920 --> 00:29:34,280 Especially now. 373 00:29:34,400 --> 00:29:38,160 But I fear neither you nor I will be able to do anything. 374 00:29:38,400 --> 00:29:40,000 We'll see about that. 375 00:29:40,280 --> 00:29:43,800 Love is very nice when things are going well, 376 00:29:44,160 --> 00:29:46,960 but when they go wrong it's not so easy. 377 00:29:56,000 --> 00:29:58,600 - Good day, Doña Gloria. - Good bye. 378 00:30:04,680 --> 00:30:06,160 Ana is very smart. 379 00:30:06,280 --> 00:30:08,640 No, she and Don Alberto are in love. 380 00:30:08,760 --> 00:30:09,960 It's true love. 381 00:30:10,080 --> 00:30:12,640 True and timely. Just when he inherited the business. 382 00:30:12,880 --> 00:30:16,320 Well, good for her. I'd marry someone rich if I could. 383 00:30:16,880 --> 00:30:20,120 I'm rich in love. That's much more important. 384 00:30:20,360 --> 00:30:22,160 - You're easily pleased. - No. 385 00:30:22,280 --> 00:30:25,240 No, but unless we win the lottery we won't be like the Márquez. 386 00:30:25,440 --> 00:30:27,560 If you had more aspirations... 387 00:30:27,680 --> 00:30:29,400 What aspirations? 388 00:30:29,520 --> 00:30:31,800 I don't know, something. To get ahead. 389 00:30:31,920 --> 00:30:34,840 - Aren't you tired carrying parcels? - No. 390 00:30:34,960 --> 00:30:36,920 You see? How can we get ahead? 391 00:30:37,040 --> 00:30:40,960 You're happy to die as a common messenger with a lousy wage. 392 00:30:41,080 --> 00:30:43,040 - Clara! - What? What? 393 00:30:43,160 --> 00:30:44,800 You taking his side for a change? 394 00:30:44,920 --> 00:30:48,280 You're right. I'm a messenger and proud of it. 395 00:30:48,360 --> 00:30:50,520 A lot of people would like to be in my place. 396 00:30:50,640 --> 00:30:54,720 May I know why you three are in here gossiping? 397 00:30:56,480 --> 00:30:59,200 I'm sorry, Don Emilio. How is Ana? 398 00:30:59,800 --> 00:31:03,760 Resting, which she should have done instead of going to the cemetery. 399 00:31:03,880 --> 00:31:05,960 - Is she back in hospital? - Can we call? 400 00:31:06,720 --> 00:31:08,840 Clara, I'm sure you have better things to do 401 00:31:09,000 --> 00:31:10,760 than waste your time here. 402 00:31:10,880 --> 00:31:11,920 Yes, Don Emilio. 403 00:31:12,240 --> 00:31:13,680 Clara... 404 00:31:15,360 --> 00:31:17,280 I'm sorry, Don Emilio. 405 00:31:33,560 --> 00:31:34,800 Who is she? 406 00:31:35,440 --> 00:31:36,560 Your mother? 407 00:31:38,680 --> 00:31:41,400 - It's the only photo I have of her. - She's beautiful. 408 00:31:48,840 --> 00:31:50,520 This is a decent house, 409 00:31:50,680 --> 00:31:52,800 so this door will remain open. 410 00:31:53,240 --> 00:31:55,120 I don't know how Ana was reared, 411 00:31:55,240 --> 00:31:57,600 but this family still believes in respect. 412 00:31:57,760 --> 00:32:00,480 I'm not going to argue. Please leave, and close the door. 413 00:32:02,400 --> 00:32:03,760 Don Enrique called. 414 00:32:03,880 --> 00:32:06,720 He's expecting us at the store to hear the will. 415 00:32:13,480 --> 00:32:15,000 I have to go. 416 00:32:16,760 --> 00:32:17,960 You can call me. 417 00:32:18,200 --> 00:32:19,600 And Elvira is here. 418 00:32:19,840 --> 00:32:20,840 OK? 419 00:32:28,600 --> 00:32:29,680 Ciao. 420 00:32:52,600 --> 00:32:54,000 Good morning. 421 00:32:54,120 --> 00:32:55,960 The lawyer is waiting for you. 422 00:32:56,440 --> 00:32:57,560 Thank you. 423 00:32:58,080 --> 00:32:59,360 Good morning, Nieves. 424 00:32:59,600 --> 00:33:01,280 Good morning, Don Alberto. 425 00:33:01,840 --> 00:33:03,520 I need to speak to you. 426 00:33:03,800 --> 00:33:07,120 I should have done it earlier, but it wasn't the right time. 427 00:33:07,480 --> 00:33:09,600 I have to tell you something. 428 00:33:09,720 --> 00:33:10,920 Yes? 429 00:33:13,520 --> 00:33:14,880 I'm leaving. 430 00:33:16,160 --> 00:33:17,680 I can't sit there 431 00:33:17,840 --> 00:33:21,000 waiting for that door to open and your father to come out. 432 00:33:21,520 --> 00:33:24,280 - All these years--. - Alberto, they're waiting. 433 00:33:32,840 --> 00:33:35,280 My father thought very highly of you, Nieves. 434 00:33:48,080 --> 00:33:50,560 With the approval of the notary Don Gonzalo Valverde, 435 00:33:50,680 --> 00:33:54,560 whose office is in Madrid and with licence no. 3225, 436 00:33:54,800 --> 00:33:58,280 I will now read the will of Don Rafael Márquez. 437 00:33:59,000 --> 00:34:02,040 "I, Rafael Márquez Encinas, being of sound mind 438 00:34:02,160 --> 00:34:04,680 and with the necessary legal capacity, 439 00:34:04,920 --> 00:34:08,720 state my wish to bequeath to my children Alberto and Patricia 440 00:34:09,280 --> 00:34:13,320 the family home, in usufruct for my wife Doña Gloria Campos. 441 00:34:14,360 --> 00:34:18,480 I also bequeath the summer house to my wife, Doña Gloria Campos. 442 00:34:19,840 --> 00:34:22,080 With regard to the family business, Velvet Fashion Store, 443 00:34:22,200 --> 00:34:25,360 60% of the shares in Velvet Fashion Store 444 00:34:25,840 --> 00:34:27,120 will pass to 445 00:34:27,880 --> 00:34:29,760 Don Alberto Márquez, my son, 446 00:34:30,720 --> 00:34:32,440 while the remaining 40% 447 00:34:32,560 --> 00:34:35,160 will be divided between my wife and my daughter. 448 00:34:36,080 --> 00:34:38,560 - The remaining--" - I don't believe it! 449 00:34:43,120 --> 00:34:45,880 I did everything I should have done. 450 00:34:46,040 --> 00:34:47,120 I stayed here 451 00:34:47,240 --> 00:34:50,120 while Alberto was in London, doing as he pleased. 452 00:34:54,400 --> 00:34:55,960 And for what? 453 00:34:57,320 --> 00:34:58,480 It didn't matter. 454 00:34:58,880 --> 00:35:00,760 It never mattered. 455 00:35:02,040 --> 00:35:05,680 - When he arrived, I disappeared. - Your father was a good man, 456 00:35:05,840 --> 00:35:08,520 but he just wanted you to marry and have children. 457 00:35:08,680 --> 00:35:09,920 That was all. 458 00:35:10,880 --> 00:35:13,720 And he comes here with no respect for us, 459 00:35:17,040 --> 00:35:19,400 to get the inheritance and look down on us. 460 00:35:20,520 --> 00:35:23,680 You think we're going to let him do as he pleases? No. 461 00:35:24,280 --> 00:35:27,120 Not Alberto, and certainly not her. 462 00:35:27,520 --> 00:35:28,680 Come. 463 00:35:53,880 --> 00:35:55,880 Ma'am, do you need anything? 464 00:35:56,200 --> 00:36:00,080 No, no. I was looking for the kitchen, to get some water. 465 00:36:00,680 --> 00:36:02,480 Don Alberto said you needed to rest. 466 00:36:02,800 --> 00:36:05,600 - I'll bring you a glass of water. - That isn't necessary. 467 00:36:06,080 --> 00:36:07,480 Don't worry, it's my job. 468 00:36:07,600 --> 00:36:09,080 When you were a seamstress 469 00:36:09,240 --> 00:36:11,360 - you weren't ashamed of it. - No, no. 470 00:36:11,560 --> 00:36:15,000 - Nor I. I'll bring the water. - Thank you. 471 00:36:20,280 --> 00:36:22,000 So you made yourself at home. 472 00:36:23,040 --> 00:36:24,800 You have a lovely home. 473 00:36:27,480 --> 00:36:29,360 I'm going to change for lunch. 474 00:36:31,480 --> 00:36:32,920 I know about losing a parent. 475 00:36:33,320 --> 00:36:36,280 My mother died when I was nine, and I came to live with... 476 00:36:36,400 --> 00:36:38,040 We aren't friends. 477 00:36:38,960 --> 00:36:40,120 I just wanted... 478 00:36:40,320 --> 00:36:41,360 Thank you. 479 00:36:41,800 --> 00:36:44,240 If you thought we were all like Alberto, we're not, 480 00:36:44,360 --> 00:36:46,120 and you're not like us. 481 00:36:46,680 --> 00:36:48,000 Well, that's obvious. 482 00:36:48,200 --> 00:36:49,600 He must have realized too 483 00:36:49,720 --> 00:36:52,720 if he decided to run away in the middle of the night. 484 00:36:54,920 --> 00:36:56,120 Thank you, Elvira. 485 00:36:56,280 --> 00:36:58,200 Only my mother and I are eating. 486 00:36:58,400 --> 00:36:59,720 Alberto isn't coming? 487 00:37:00,160 --> 00:37:03,880 No. He's working. He's got his business now. 488 00:37:15,280 --> 00:37:17,920 Regrettably, after my father's death 489 00:37:18,360 --> 00:37:22,440 there'll be a lot of changes here, and you two should be informed. 490 00:37:23,280 --> 00:37:24,800 Informed of what, Don Alberto? 491 00:37:24,920 --> 00:37:28,080 I'll be running the company now. That's why I called you. 492 00:37:28,600 --> 00:37:31,400 I want to see exactly how things are. 493 00:37:33,280 --> 00:37:36,560 You know that, like your father, you have all our support. 494 00:37:37,560 --> 00:37:39,200 That's why you're here. 495 00:37:39,840 --> 00:37:41,520 How many orders from the last show? 496 00:37:41,920 --> 00:37:43,240 Between 80 and 100. 497 00:37:43,360 --> 00:37:45,760 Some customers are still undecided. 498 00:37:47,000 --> 00:37:49,080 I want the workroom operating full time. 499 00:37:49,200 --> 00:37:51,600 Those orders must be filled as soon as possible. 500 00:37:51,720 --> 00:37:54,520 Our customers must see that nothing has changed. 501 00:37:55,080 --> 00:37:56,440 We can't lose them now. 502 00:37:57,000 --> 00:38:00,040 We are short of two seamstresses in the workroom. 503 00:38:00,920 --> 00:38:03,160 I fired one a few days ago, and... 504 00:38:05,120 --> 00:38:06,280 Miss Ana. 505 00:38:08,760 --> 00:38:10,480 They'll have to make an effort. 506 00:38:10,640 --> 00:38:12,880 Later, we'll see about getting more staff. 507 00:38:13,240 --> 00:38:15,360 Meanwhile, they must manage. 508 00:38:16,480 --> 00:38:17,960 Thank you, you may leave. 509 00:38:28,480 --> 00:38:30,320 So you're not going to Paris. 510 00:38:30,640 --> 00:38:31,840 No. 511 00:38:33,680 --> 00:38:35,600 I'm going to run the company, 512 00:38:36,040 --> 00:38:37,360 as my father wanted. 513 00:38:37,480 --> 00:38:38,680 I'm glad. 514 00:38:40,520 --> 00:38:42,480 I wanted to apologize, Emilio. 515 00:38:43,520 --> 00:38:46,040 I may not have behaved correctly with your niece... 516 00:38:46,160 --> 00:38:48,360 You certainly haven't. 517 00:38:50,680 --> 00:38:54,080 If I did anything in public that annoyed you, I'm sorry. 518 00:38:55,080 --> 00:38:57,440 But now I want to give Ana all she deserves. 519 00:38:58,480 --> 00:39:00,360 Seven years of tears are many years 520 00:39:01,160 --> 00:39:02,920 and many tears. 521 00:39:03,560 --> 00:39:05,360 Things will change, I promise. 522 00:39:06,640 --> 00:39:10,240 Start by doing things well with your father's legacy. 523 00:39:10,760 --> 00:39:12,360 Good day. 524 00:39:23,240 --> 00:39:25,400 You're going to be director. 525 00:39:26,040 --> 00:39:28,440 Something good has come of all this. 526 00:39:29,120 --> 00:39:30,280 You see? 527 00:39:30,440 --> 00:39:32,280 Your father believed in you. 528 00:39:33,320 --> 00:39:35,240 You'll be my right hand man. 529 00:39:35,880 --> 00:39:37,440 I want you with me. 530 00:39:37,720 --> 00:39:40,160 But if he'd known you'd say that... 531 00:39:40,320 --> 00:39:43,400 No one else would join a bankrupt business 532 00:39:43,560 --> 00:39:45,480 - just for a friend. - Excuse me? 533 00:39:45,640 --> 00:39:47,400 They're working flat out 534 00:39:47,520 --> 00:39:50,240 to finish the orders from my father's last show. 535 00:39:50,400 --> 00:39:53,160 That'll pay part of next month's costs 536 00:39:53,400 --> 00:39:56,520 and I'll ask for a personal loan to start on the next show. 537 00:39:56,640 --> 00:39:57,640 Are you sure? 538 00:39:58,600 --> 00:40:00,720 My father built this store from nothing. 539 00:40:00,840 --> 00:40:02,800 - I know. - Listen to me, please. 540 00:40:02,960 --> 00:40:05,640 He came from Cuba with the few savings he had 541 00:40:05,760 --> 00:40:08,040 and turned a little tailor shop into this. 542 00:40:08,320 --> 00:40:10,840 I owe it to him, and I'm going to do it. 543 00:40:11,440 --> 00:40:13,560 I'll make all the changes necessary. 544 00:40:13,880 --> 00:40:17,480 We'll draw young people back and Velvet will be what it was: 545 00:40:18,160 --> 00:40:19,920 the best. Miss! 546 00:40:20,240 --> 00:40:22,240 Put on this dress, please. 547 00:40:26,560 --> 00:40:28,240 In his house? 548 00:40:28,480 --> 00:40:30,440 Yes, I tried to say no, but-- 549 00:40:30,560 --> 00:40:33,320 Idiot, why say no? What's the house like? 550 00:40:33,600 --> 00:40:36,320 Amazing, right? I bet they treat you like royalty. 551 00:40:36,960 --> 00:40:38,320 Yes, but I miss you. 552 00:40:39,720 --> 00:40:42,720 - Tell me, how are things there? - Same as ever. 553 00:40:43,000 --> 00:40:45,320 - Did the fabrics come from London? - No, not yet. 554 00:40:45,480 --> 00:40:47,720 Tomorrow at 10:00. We have to start on the stoles. 555 00:40:47,840 --> 00:40:48,880 And 20 other things. 556 00:40:49,160 --> 00:40:50,560 I don't miss that. 557 00:40:50,800 --> 00:40:51,800 All the rush... 558 00:40:51,960 --> 00:40:53,560 Lucifer! Lucifer! 559 00:40:53,680 --> 00:40:55,600 I have to go, Lucifer's coming. 560 00:41:06,080 --> 00:41:07,480 I don't want excuses, 561 00:41:07,800 --> 00:41:09,720 complaints or whining. 562 00:41:10,160 --> 00:41:12,480 I just want work, work, and work. 563 00:41:12,960 --> 00:41:15,320 You'll stay here as long as necessary. 564 00:41:15,720 --> 00:41:19,480 No radio, no mid-morning coffee, no talking in the corridor. 565 00:41:23,280 --> 00:41:24,920 The only sound I want to hear 566 00:41:25,080 --> 00:41:27,520 is that of sewing machines and scissors. 567 00:41:27,680 --> 00:41:29,120 Understood? 568 00:41:38,040 --> 00:41:39,640 Doña Blanca, excuse me. 569 00:41:39,840 --> 00:41:41,520 A telegram for you. 570 00:41:48,640 --> 00:41:50,200 Is anything wrong, Doña Blanca? 571 00:41:51,120 --> 00:41:53,040 - When did it arrive? - This morning. 572 00:41:53,480 --> 00:41:56,880 - Has anyone been asking for me? - Not as far as I know. 573 00:41:58,640 --> 00:41:59,840 You're welcome. 574 00:42:01,600 --> 00:42:03,160 Is anything wrong? 575 00:42:03,560 --> 00:42:06,680 - Who sent the telegram? - It's a customer's order. 576 00:42:07,280 --> 00:42:09,960 How odd! She ordered a dress by telegram? 577 00:42:10,080 --> 00:42:13,240 She's travelling abroad. I don't think it's odd. 578 00:42:29,640 --> 00:42:31,000 What are you doing? 579 00:42:31,120 --> 00:42:33,560 - Nothing. I was-- - You were snooping! 580 00:42:35,000 --> 00:42:37,000 I was looking for aspirin. My head--- 581 00:42:37,200 --> 00:42:40,000 I don't have any, and leave my things alone. 582 00:42:41,920 --> 00:42:44,440 What's going on? Who sent the telegrams? 583 00:42:44,560 --> 00:42:46,560 They have to do work. 584 00:42:47,280 --> 00:42:49,920 Go and get some aspirin, or I'll give you a headache. 585 00:42:51,120 --> 00:42:54,440 Don't worry, I'm going. I won't bother you anymore. 586 00:43:08,360 --> 00:43:11,320 - Good evening, Elvira. - Good evening, Don Alberto. 587 00:43:12,920 --> 00:43:14,200 Cristina! 588 00:43:14,880 --> 00:43:16,080 What a surprise. 589 00:43:16,240 --> 00:43:18,200 I'm sorry to have come without calling. 590 00:43:18,320 --> 00:43:20,480 I didn't think you'd be at work. 591 00:43:21,840 --> 00:43:23,400 I'll leave you alone. 592 00:43:23,880 --> 00:43:25,600 No, don't worry, you can stay. 593 00:43:25,720 --> 00:43:28,920 We were just talking until you came, but you're here now. 594 00:43:34,320 --> 00:43:36,880 I wanted to talk to you after the funeral, 595 00:43:37,440 --> 00:43:39,880 but with the problem with your friend... 596 00:43:40,920 --> 00:43:42,320 I hope she's well. 597 00:43:42,600 --> 00:43:44,600 Yes, she just fainted. 598 00:43:44,960 --> 00:43:47,160 - Thank heavens. - I'm glad. 599 00:43:49,920 --> 00:43:52,800 I'll go now, I don't want to bother you. 600 00:43:53,760 --> 00:43:55,800 I just came to tell you 601 00:43:57,280 --> 00:44:00,720 that if you need anything, 602 00:44:00,880 --> 00:44:03,880 a business advisor, someone to talk to... 603 00:44:04,560 --> 00:44:07,640 If there's anything you need, my family is there. 604 00:44:08,360 --> 00:44:09,520 Anything. 605 00:44:10,760 --> 00:44:13,160 I'm a good shoulder to cry on. 606 00:44:19,040 --> 00:44:21,280 Don't see me out, I know the way. 607 00:44:22,320 --> 00:44:23,480 Cristina... 608 00:44:23,600 --> 00:44:24,800 Thank you. 609 00:44:53,440 --> 00:44:55,000 How long have you been there? 610 00:44:56,960 --> 00:44:58,320 Not long. 611 00:44:59,280 --> 00:45:03,560 Alberto, if Rita saw all these magazines, she'd have a heart attack. 612 00:45:03,800 --> 00:45:07,440 We save up to buy a few and see the new collections. 613 00:45:08,080 --> 00:45:09,360 They were my father's, 614 00:45:09,520 --> 00:45:12,360 but even he didn't look at them with such enthusiasm. 615 00:45:13,800 --> 00:45:14,880 How was it? 616 00:45:15,200 --> 00:45:16,280 Fine. 617 00:45:16,800 --> 00:45:19,600 As fine as the reading of a will can be. 618 00:45:20,120 --> 00:45:22,560 It was strange going into his office. 619 00:45:31,760 --> 00:45:32,840 How are you? 620 00:45:32,960 --> 00:45:34,920 How was it with Gloria and my sister? 621 00:45:36,680 --> 00:45:37,760 Fine. 622 00:45:38,920 --> 00:45:40,160 - No. - Fine? 623 00:45:40,280 --> 00:45:42,640 - I don't fit in their world. - Neither do I. 624 00:45:43,120 --> 00:45:44,680 Where do we fit? 625 00:45:47,400 --> 00:45:48,480 Come on. 626 00:45:50,400 --> 00:45:51,720 This is for you. 627 00:45:52,080 --> 00:45:54,520 Put it on and come right down. 628 00:45:54,880 --> 00:45:56,240 Where are we going? 629 00:45:56,480 --> 00:45:59,240 You'll see, but you'll have to close your eyes. 630 00:46:05,080 --> 00:46:06,280 One, 631 00:46:07,520 --> 00:46:08,960 two, three... 632 00:46:09,080 --> 00:46:10,320 Can I take this off? 633 00:46:10,440 --> 00:46:13,200 Wait, not yet. Five, six. Stop, stop. 634 00:46:14,080 --> 00:46:15,720 We can't get past here. 635 00:46:16,240 --> 00:46:17,360 Can you see anything? 636 00:46:17,480 --> 00:46:18,520 - No. - Really? 637 00:46:18,640 --> 00:46:20,080 - No. - At three, lift your feet. 638 00:46:20,200 --> 00:46:22,320 - OK. - One, two and three. 639 00:46:24,560 --> 00:46:26,120 - You really can't see? - No. 640 00:46:28,480 --> 00:46:29,640 Now, 641 00:46:29,760 --> 00:46:32,200 tell me the truth. Tell me, it's important. 642 00:46:32,440 --> 00:46:33,680 Where am I? 643 00:46:35,720 --> 00:46:37,160 - You can see. - I can't. 644 00:46:37,280 --> 00:46:39,000 - Tell the truth. - Really. 645 00:46:40,440 --> 00:46:41,600 You can't see. 646 00:46:52,920 --> 00:46:54,200 Where are you? 647 00:46:55,000 --> 00:46:56,400 I'm here. 648 00:47:09,920 --> 00:47:11,440 Here. 649 00:47:15,600 --> 00:47:17,880 It isn't the roof, but I hope you like it. 650 00:47:22,880 --> 00:47:24,880 It's beautiful, Alberto. 651 00:47:30,200 --> 00:47:31,440 Thank you. 652 00:47:33,160 --> 00:47:35,440 These have been very difficult days. 653 00:47:37,080 --> 00:47:40,360 With my father's death, I've realized a lot of things. 654 00:47:41,160 --> 00:47:44,280 Life is very short, and it's up to us how we live it. 655 00:47:44,400 --> 00:47:46,440 We've always been running away. 656 00:47:46,560 --> 00:47:50,160 I don't want to do it anymore. I'm tired of hiding. 657 00:47:50,920 --> 00:47:54,760 If we go to London, Paris, New York, wherever you like, 658 00:47:55,000 --> 00:47:58,840 it will because we want to, not because we're hiding. 659 00:48:10,560 --> 00:48:12,760 My father proposed to my mother with this ring. 660 00:48:13,160 --> 00:48:15,400 It's the most special thing I have of her. 661 00:48:16,680 --> 00:48:19,480 - What are you doing? - Wait, please. 662 00:48:20,160 --> 00:48:21,400 - Ana... - Yes? 663 00:48:21,560 --> 00:48:23,760 No, wait, I want to say it properly. 664 00:48:24,800 --> 00:48:27,200 I want to spend every second of my life with you. 665 00:48:27,320 --> 00:48:29,800 I want to go to Paris, have five children, 666 00:48:29,960 --> 00:48:32,120 or six, as many as you want. 667 00:48:34,920 --> 00:48:36,200 Will you marry me, Ana? 668 00:48:37,360 --> 00:48:38,560 Yes, of course. 669 00:48:39,000 --> 00:48:40,160 Of course I will. 670 00:48:40,280 --> 00:48:41,600 Of course. 671 00:48:44,880 --> 00:48:46,120 I love you. 672 00:48:48,880 --> 00:48:49,920 I love you. 673 00:49:21,680 --> 00:49:24,000 I'm going to go crazy with you. 674 00:49:24,720 --> 00:49:25,920 What are you...! 675 00:49:37,280 --> 00:49:38,760 I'm going to go crazy! 676 00:49:39,160 --> 00:49:40,320 I love you! 677 00:49:59,600 --> 00:50:02,200 Don't look like that, I slept in the other room. 678 00:50:04,520 --> 00:50:06,200 - Good morning. - Good morning. 679 00:50:11,560 --> 00:50:12,880 I'm going to work. 680 00:50:13,120 --> 00:50:14,600 I've got a meeting. 681 00:50:14,760 --> 00:50:18,440 I'll see you later in the store. I want to tell my uncle. 682 00:50:19,120 --> 00:50:20,400 Good luck. 683 00:50:21,400 --> 00:50:22,640 Bye. 684 00:50:44,600 --> 00:50:46,560 Good morning, Doña Gloria. 685 00:50:47,960 --> 00:50:50,800 - Did you rest well? - Very well, thank you. 686 00:50:51,200 --> 00:50:54,080 Good, because I don't know if you'll be relaxed for long. 687 00:50:56,560 --> 00:50:58,600 VELVET FASHION STORE BANKRUPT 688 00:51:00,720 --> 00:51:03,160 I knew there were debts, but bankruptcy? 689 00:51:03,760 --> 00:51:05,200 Alberto didn't tell you? 690 00:51:07,800 --> 00:51:10,600 I suppose he said it was "business" so as not to worry you. 691 00:51:11,000 --> 00:51:12,360 A typical man! 692 00:51:13,120 --> 00:51:16,320 The fact is, we've tried to be discreet about all this. 693 00:51:17,640 --> 00:51:20,360 I don't know who could have told them. 694 00:51:21,200 --> 00:51:23,120 But when the suppliers see that 695 00:51:23,440 --> 00:51:27,360 they'll start cancelling contracts, and then we will be in trouble. 696 00:51:33,120 --> 00:51:36,040 Isn't life strange? One day you're at the top, 697 00:51:36,840 --> 00:51:40,120 the next day your lifelong reputation is destroyed. 698 00:51:43,560 --> 00:51:45,840 How did they find out? 699 00:51:47,200 --> 00:51:48,720 Don't worry. 700 00:51:49,000 --> 00:51:50,280 Look where we are. 701 00:51:50,400 --> 00:51:52,400 Don Andrés owes my father 1,000 favours. 702 00:51:52,840 --> 00:51:54,480 Yesterday he said there'd be no problem. 703 00:51:54,600 --> 00:51:57,360 Yesterday we weren't in the headlines. 704 00:51:58,000 --> 00:52:00,280 Without the loan, we're finished. 705 00:52:00,440 --> 00:52:04,480 In 30 minutes we'll be celebrating the loan and your coming wedding. 706 00:52:06,800 --> 00:52:08,720 I thought you disapproved of that. 707 00:52:10,240 --> 00:52:12,000 You thought I was crazy. 708 00:52:12,120 --> 00:52:14,440 I still do, but I never miss a party. 709 00:52:15,280 --> 00:52:17,160 Don Alberto Márquez? 710 00:52:17,400 --> 00:52:19,480 Don Andrés, how are you? 711 00:52:20,000 --> 00:52:21,320 A pleasure. Felipe Murillo. 712 00:52:21,880 --> 00:52:24,240 Don Andrés is very busy right now, 713 00:52:24,640 --> 00:52:26,760 but he has entrusted me with this matter. 714 00:52:27,080 --> 00:52:28,080 I see. 715 00:52:28,400 --> 00:52:32,040 Don Alberto, we've studied the documentation you sent, 716 00:52:32,800 --> 00:52:34,320 - but-- - We know the press 717 00:52:34,440 --> 00:52:36,560 was speculating about Velvet's finances. 718 00:52:36,680 --> 00:52:39,640 We have resources. This is just a bad patch. 719 00:52:39,760 --> 00:52:41,880 We're very ambitious about the future. 720 00:52:42,000 --> 00:52:44,320 We have a very good project. 721 00:52:44,560 --> 00:52:47,360 We're certain it'll be a success. We shouldn't say it-- 722 00:52:47,480 --> 00:52:48,600 It'll be a success. 723 00:52:48,720 --> 00:52:51,440 All we need is a little help to launch it. 724 00:52:51,760 --> 00:52:52,760 That's all. 725 00:52:52,920 --> 00:52:55,080 I'm sorry, but we can't help you. 726 00:53:04,680 --> 00:53:07,000 What can you say about Velvet's situation? 727 00:53:07,120 --> 00:53:09,240 - No comment. - Can it pay its debts? 728 00:53:09,360 --> 00:53:10,960 Yes, it's a serious company. 729 00:53:11,200 --> 00:53:12,880 Some say your father didn't have an accident. 730 00:53:14,120 --> 00:53:15,320 What are you insinuating? 731 00:53:15,480 --> 00:53:17,640 Maybe, with all the debts, he decided... 732 00:53:17,760 --> 00:53:20,120 My father was an outstanding businessman. 733 00:53:20,640 --> 00:53:22,560 Please respect his memory. 734 00:53:23,680 --> 00:53:25,160 Good day. 735 00:53:30,040 --> 00:53:31,120 Yes. 736 00:53:31,360 --> 00:53:33,440 Yes, I understand. 737 00:53:34,240 --> 00:53:37,240 You know very well we are a serious company. 738 00:53:37,600 --> 00:53:40,000 We've been working with you for over 20 years 739 00:53:40,120 --> 00:53:42,520 and never had a single problem. 740 00:53:43,200 --> 00:53:46,840 Any delay in paying the invoice was due to something unforeseen. 741 00:53:48,280 --> 00:53:49,280 Yes. 742 00:53:49,480 --> 00:53:51,040 I'll speak to Don Alberto. 743 00:53:51,200 --> 00:53:52,200 Good day. 744 00:54:13,680 --> 00:54:15,000 How are you? 745 00:54:15,520 --> 00:54:17,240 Very well, uncle. 746 00:54:18,760 --> 00:54:19,960 I read the papers. 747 00:54:20,080 --> 00:54:22,640 - You're not the only one. - Is it serious? 748 00:54:22,760 --> 00:54:25,600 Some suppliers have started to cancel contracts. 749 00:54:26,040 --> 00:54:29,560 Without merchandise, we have nothing to sell, 750 00:54:29,680 --> 00:54:31,360 and with nothing to sell... 751 00:54:31,600 --> 00:54:33,360 I'm going to marry Alberto. 752 00:54:34,600 --> 00:54:36,400 He proposed yesterday. 753 00:54:42,280 --> 00:54:44,000 Have you nothing to say? 754 00:54:46,000 --> 00:54:47,840 I'm happy for you. 755 00:54:48,080 --> 00:54:49,640 Thank you. 756 00:54:58,000 --> 00:55:00,280 Don Alberto, Miss Rivera is here. 757 00:55:05,120 --> 00:55:06,800 Send her in, Nieves. Thank you. 758 00:55:09,640 --> 00:55:11,600 - Hello. - Have you heard? 759 00:55:14,120 --> 00:55:15,760 Yes, like everyone else. 760 00:55:16,240 --> 00:55:18,080 Why didn't you say it was so bad? 761 00:55:18,560 --> 00:55:20,800 Because it wasn't. It wasn't. 762 00:55:22,000 --> 00:55:26,160 Until someone told the papers, and now it's hard to get credit. 763 00:55:26,520 --> 00:55:29,280 - Call another bank. - You think it's so easy? 764 00:55:30,040 --> 00:55:33,120 I don't want to be informed by your mother or the papers. 765 00:55:33,280 --> 00:55:37,640 If you want a wife waiting at home, find someone else. I won't do that. 766 00:55:54,640 --> 00:55:58,040 I thought the day I proposed would be different, and look. 767 00:56:03,920 --> 00:56:05,680 We were never a normal couple. 768 00:56:05,840 --> 00:56:07,640 Why start now? 769 00:56:08,960 --> 00:56:10,560 I'm sorry. 770 00:56:35,000 --> 00:56:37,080 I'm leaving! Bye. 771 00:56:37,200 --> 00:56:39,160 I don't care, don't go. 772 00:56:40,000 --> 00:56:41,720 - Bye. - Bye. 773 00:56:47,160 --> 00:56:49,880 "The debts total over 10 million pesetas. 774 00:56:50,000 --> 00:56:53,600 It is feared even the workers' wages will be withheld." 775 00:56:53,720 --> 00:56:57,880 - On the street without a cent. - No, they'd have told us. 776 00:56:58,000 --> 00:57:00,800 Why would they? The bosses decide everything. 777 00:57:00,920 --> 00:57:04,320 We'll have to move back home, we've nowhere to live here. 778 00:57:04,440 --> 00:57:06,840 I'm not moving back to a dead village. 779 00:57:07,080 --> 00:57:08,960 Oh, no? And what'll you do here? 780 00:57:09,360 --> 00:57:12,240 Find a job before everyone else here starts looking. 781 00:57:12,600 --> 00:57:14,040 Ana would have told us. 782 00:57:14,160 --> 00:57:15,240 Are you sure? 783 00:57:15,800 --> 00:57:19,400 It seemed that all that worried her was showing off her ring. 784 00:57:19,720 --> 00:57:22,840 There are things that worry me more than a ring, Carmen. 785 00:57:23,240 --> 00:57:25,720 Allow me to doubt that. What a rock. 786 00:57:27,000 --> 00:57:29,560 Santa never left me a lump of coal that big. 787 00:57:31,600 --> 00:57:33,720 Carmen, go take a walk. 788 00:57:34,120 --> 00:57:36,720 Don't worry, I'll leave you alone with Her Majesty. 789 00:57:43,960 --> 00:57:46,080 Alberto gave it to me before all this. 790 00:57:46,360 --> 00:57:47,840 So they're closing? 791 00:57:48,200 --> 00:57:49,480 No. 792 00:57:50,480 --> 00:57:53,560 - The papers always exaggerate. - Ana, are there debts or not? 793 00:57:53,920 --> 00:57:57,520 Sales aren't what they were, but we knew that, didn't we? 794 00:57:58,760 --> 00:58:01,920 Alberto's looking for a solution and I'm sure he'll find it. 795 00:58:02,040 --> 00:58:06,040 Someone forgot to bring down these samples, as usual. 796 00:58:06,160 --> 00:58:09,320 You always find something on your rounds. 797 00:58:10,520 --> 00:58:13,240 We're going to toast your niece's wedding, will you join us? 798 00:58:13,760 --> 00:58:14,840 Toast with what? 799 00:58:15,080 --> 00:58:16,600 Well... 800 00:58:18,880 --> 00:58:19,880 Come on, Uncle. 801 00:58:20,520 --> 00:58:22,880 Don't make me beg. Stay with us. 802 00:58:24,600 --> 00:58:26,160 I'm going to close. 803 00:58:30,320 --> 00:58:31,880 And I'll come back. 804 00:59:05,120 --> 00:59:07,280 The '51 show. What a collection. 805 00:59:07,760 --> 00:59:09,560 One of your father's favourites. 806 00:59:17,800 --> 00:59:18,880 What do you want? 807 00:59:19,560 --> 00:59:22,400 You're not the only one missing your father. 808 00:59:22,920 --> 00:59:26,480 This isn't easy for anyone, so please don't make it harder. 809 00:59:30,440 --> 00:59:32,200 I was talking to your aunt. 810 00:59:32,600 --> 00:59:34,680 She wants to invest in the business. 811 00:59:36,520 --> 00:59:37,520 No. 812 00:59:38,120 --> 00:59:40,560 We're in no position to reject a good offer. 813 00:59:40,920 --> 00:59:42,400 If it's from her, yes. 814 00:59:42,840 --> 00:59:45,000 My father would never have accepted it. 815 00:59:45,320 --> 00:59:48,400 - She just wants to help us. - She does nothing for free. 816 00:59:49,040 --> 00:59:52,960 I know that. She wants a large part of the shares. 817 00:59:54,120 --> 00:59:56,440 But she'll cover the whole debt. 818 00:59:56,760 --> 00:59:58,960 Believe me, it's a good plan. 819 01:00:00,000 --> 01:00:02,400 Yes, she'll be a shareholder, 820 01:00:02,640 --> 01:00:04,640 but your sister, you, and I, 821 01:00:05,200 --> 01:00:07,280 will still run Velvet. 822 01:00:08,960 --> 01:00:10,760 Think of saving the business. 823 01:00:13,320 --> 01:00:14,480 It's just her money. 824 01:00:16,080 --> 01:00:18,440 We'll still make the decisions. 825 01:00:22,240 --> 01:00:24,360 Pilar? It's done. 826 01:00:25,240 --> 01:00:27,280 Alberto has agreed to sell his part of the shares 827 01:00:27,400 --> 01:00:30,760 so you'll soon have a seat at the shareholders' meeting. 828 01:00:31,720 --> 01:00:34,800 Now you just have to keep your part of the deal. 829 01:00:39,160 --> 01:00:40,520 Wait, Emilio! 830 01:00:41,400 --> 01:00:42,600 Are you leaving? 831 01:00:43,000 --> 01:00:44,920 Yes, I'm finished here. 832 01:00:45,520 --> 01:00:46,600 Well... 833 01:00:46,840 --> 01:00:48,720 - Everything OK? - I don't know. 834 01:00:49,000 --> 01:00:50,720 I was hoping you'd tell me. 835 01:00:53,240 --> 01:00:58,280 Your father always gave any important news to the workers, 836 01:00:58,600 --> 01:01:01,240 especially the bad news. 837 01:01:01,760 --> 01:01:04,720 I'm trying to avoid giving bad news. 838 01:01:04,840 --> 01:01:06,200 I'm glad to hear that. 839 01:01:06,360 --> 01:01:08,760 I'm sure the others would be glad too. 840 01:01:09,240 --> 01:01:13,480 Although I suppose that's why you sent my niece. 841 01:01:21,040 --> 01:01:22,600 Good night, Emilio. 842 01:01:22,720 --> 01:01:24,200 Good night. 843 01:01:28,040 --> 01:01:29,040 Well, well... 844 01:01:29,160 --> 01:01:31,240 And when we shut Doña Blanca in her room 845 01:01:31,360 --> 01:01:34,720 and went to the cinema, remember? 846 01:01:34,920 --> 01:01:37,400 Yes, and we spent a week picking up threads. 847 01:01:37,560 --> 01:01:38,800 But it was worth it. 848 01:01:38,920 --> 01:01:42,960 You were in the back row, I don't think you even saw the film. 849 01:01:44,520 --> 01:01:45,520 Sorry. 850 01:01:45,640 --> 01:01:48,480 And when we tried the dresses the night before the show? 851 01:01:48,600 --> 01:01:51,240 - Doña Blanca would have killed us. - All of us. 852 01:01:52,320 --> 01:01:55,720 When you come to order clothes, will you ask for me? 853 01:01:56,040 --> 01:01:59,600 Don't be silly. Even if I marry Alberto, you'll still be my friend. 854 01:01:59,800 --> 01:02:01,480 Clarita, let's dance! 855 01:02:01,600 --> 01:02:03,400 - No, Pedro. - Come on. 856 01:02:03,520 --> 01:02:04,920 Come on, come on. 857 01:02:14,720 --> 01:02:16,200 - To us. - To you. 858 01:02:16,320 --> 01:02:17,400 To you. 859 01:02:20,720 --> 01:02:21,720 Hello. 860 01:02:25,320 --> 01:02:28,240 No, don't stop, please. I don't want to interrupt. 861 01:02:33,120 --> 01:02:34,120 Rita, right? 862 01:02:34,720 --> 01:02:36,080 Yes, Don Alberto. 863 01:02:36,760 --> 01:02:37,960 How are you? 864 01:02:44,360 --> 01:02:46,680 We're celebrating our engagement. 865 01:02:48,120 --> 01:02:50,560 You know my roommate. 866 01:02:51,720 --> 01:02:52,800 Clara, her sister. 867 01:02:53,040 --> 01:02:54,640 A pleasure, Don Alberto. 868 01:02:54,840 --> 01:02:57,280 - Josemi. - Pleased to meet you. 869 01:02:57,600 --> 01:02:59,000 And you know Pedro. 870 01:02:59,120 --> 01:03:00,720 Yes. How are you, Pedro? 871 01:03:02,400 --> 01:03:04,520 - Some cider, Don Alberto? - Of course. 872 01:03:09,680 --> 01:03:11,240 Don Alberto, shall we dance? 873 01:03:11,760 --> 01:03:13,440 - No. - Yes. 874 01:03:13,560 --> 01:03:14,680 - I'm an expert. - No. 875 01:03:14,800 --> 01:03:15,800 - Come with me. - Yes, yes. 876 01:03:15,920 --> 01:03:17,080 - I'll teach you. - I can't dance. 877 01:03:17,200 --> 01:03:18,360 Yes! 878 01:03:18,520 --> 01:03:20,000 One, two, three and... 879 01:03:30,000 --> 01:03:31,360 We're very close. 880 01:03:34,840 --> 01:03:36,640 - May I borrow him, Rita? - Yes. 881 01:03:39,040 --> 01:03:40,440 I can't dance. 882 01:03:41,160 --> 01:03:42,960 What did you do in London? 883 01:04:20,400 --> 01:04:23,840 I want you to know I'm very happy with this sale, 884 01:04:24,320 --> 01:04:26,880 and it is an honour to take over your father's legacy. 885 01:04:27,160 --> 01:04:28,400 Nieves, please. 886 01:04:30,720 --> 01:04:33,400 As you see, all the terms are in the contract, 887 01:04:34,040 --> 01:04:36,880 along with the amount due to each partner 888 01:04:37,000 --> 01:04:38,600 for the sale of shares. 889 01:04:38,760 --> 01:04:42,400 A very generous amount given the circumstances. 890 01:04:45,200 --> 01:04:46,320 Yes. 891 01:04:49,320 --> 01:04:52,240 Your father and I always disagreed, Alberto, 892 01:04:52,560 --> 01:04:56,440 but that needn't prejudice my nephew and niece. 893 01:04:59,200 --> 01:05:01,760 The payment will be made in the following way: 894 01:05:01,880 --> 01:05:02,920 a first payment 895 01:05:03,200 --> 01:05:05,800 when the contract is signed, that is, today. 896 01:05:05,960 --> 01:05:09,080 A second payment the month after formalization, 897 01:05:09,200 --> 01:05:12,480 the said amount serving not only as payment to the sellers. 898 01:05:15,760 --> 01:05:17,680 Doña Nieves, has Alberto left? 899 01:05:17,880 --> 01:05:20,520 No, he's still in a meeting. 900 01:05:21,200 --> 01:05:23,080 Thank you. I'll wait. 901 01:05:31,400 --> 01:05:33,880 If you read in the appendix about the distribution of votes, 902 01:05:34,120 --> 01:05:36,320 in managerial meetings Alberto and Patricia 903 01:05:36,520 --> 01:05:38,240 will have the same number of votes. 904 01:05:38,480 --> 01:05:40,840 Excuse me, Don Alberto. 905 01:05:41,080 --> 01:05:44,560 I need you to sign the delivery to the Cortés-Basques. 906 01:05:44,760 --> 01:05:47,040 - Yes. - It has to be sent right away. 907 01:05:47,160 --> 01:05:48,160 Excuse me. 908 01:05:52,640 --> 01:05:54,520 - Thank you. - Thank you, Pedro. 909 01:05:57,240 --> 01:05:58,720 Any questions? 910 01:05:59,960 --> 01:06:01,760 Then we just have to sign. 911 01:06:08,280 --> 01:06:12,000 Your aunt can't wait all day for a simple signature. 912 01:06:12,640 --> 01:06:14,680 Yes. One last question, aunt Pilar. 913 01:06:15,240 --> 01:06:16,240 Yes, my dear. 914 01:06:16,640 --> 01:06:18,440 What happens to the workers? 915 01:06:20,440 --> 01:06:25,160 They've been loyal to us for years. I want them to keep their jobs. 916 01:06:25,840 --> 01:06:28,000 It's what my father would have wanted. 917 01:06:28,480 --> 01:06:29,480 Isn't it? 918 01:06:30,120 --> 01:06:32,960 I thought you wanted to do things better. 919 01:06:36,160 --> 01:06:39,800 Your father mixed his heart and his head in business 920 01:06:40,400 --> 01:06:41,720 and look where it got us. 921 01:06:42,240 --> 01:06:43,600 I'm sure your aunt 922 01:06:43,720 --> 01:06:47,000 wants the best professionals to refloat the business. 923 01:06:50,200 --> 01:06:52,880 - Good night, Nieves. - Good night. 924 01:06:53,800 --> 01:06:55,040 - Did you sign? - No. 925 01:07:05,720 --> 01:07:07,160 You did the right thing. 926 01:07:08,760 --> 01:07:12,240 Yes, but it's no use. We're still in debt. 927 01:07:13,000 --> 01:07:16,000 If I sign, I save the business but not the workers. 928 01:07:16,120 --> 01:07:19,440 If I don't sign, the business fails and they're out of work. 929 01:07:43,000 --> 01:07:46,520 No one will lose their job, you'll find a solution. 930 01:07:47,520 --> 01:07:48,760 How? 931 01:07:49,200 --> 01:07:50,520 I don't know, 932 01:07:50,880 --> 01:07:55,200 but if you persuaded me to elope to Paris, you can do anything. 933 01:08:21,280 --> 01:08:24,320 They were unexpected debts, a small liquidity problem. 934 01:08:25,080 --> 01:08:27,400 But you know that Velvet is a solid business 935 01:08:27,520 --> 01:08:31,400 and we'll repay you quickly and at the interest you set. 936 01:08:31,560 --> 01:08:33,680 Don't offend me talking of interest. 937 01:08:33,960 --> 01:08:36,320 I've known your family since before you were born. 938 01:08:36,440 --> 01:08:38,920 Thank you, Don Gerardo. My father appreciated you. 939 01:08:39,480 --> 01:08:41,720 I don't want to profit from your problems. 940 01:08:42,280 --> 01:08:43,920 I'm more interested in people. 941 01:08:44,200 --> 01:08:46,560 I think that's excellent, 942 01:08:47,400 --> 01:08:49,840 but I wouldn't feel comfortable if we don't set terms. 943 01:08:49,960 --> 01:08:51,680 It's a considerable amount. 944 01:08:51,800 --> 01:08:53,120 I have different terms. 945 01:08:54,400 --> 01:08:55,800 Tell me. 946 01:08:55,920 --> 01:09:00,360 Ten million is a commitment for me. I want you to commit too. 947 01:09:01,680 --> 01:09:04,120 My daughter and you are the same age, and very similar, 948 01:09:04,800 --> 01:09:06,560 and I know you met in London. 949 01:09:07,720 --> 01:09:10,000 Her heart is set on you. 950 01:09:10,720 --> 01:09:14,200 We are part of your project and you, of ours. 951 01:09:14,840 --> 01:09:17,080 A family, understand? 952 01:09:18,160 --> 01:09:19,200 No. 953 01:09:21,200 --> 01:09:22,240 I'm not sure I do. 954 01:09:22,960 --> 01:09:25,320 If you want the money, you know what to do. 955 01:09:27,800 --> 01:09:31,000 I'm sorry, Don Gerardo, Cristina is a wonderful girl, but I--- 956 01:09:31,200 --> 01:09:33,200 I'm not the first person you've come to, am I? 957 01:09:34,480 --> 01:09:35,560 If you're here, 958 01:09:35,840 --> 01:09:39,320 it's because you don't want Velvet turned in an apartment building. 959 01:09:39,720 --> 01:09:43,160 So, in a way, my proposal isn't so crazy. 960 01:09:46,760 --> 01:09:47,920 Sweetheart! 961 01:09:48,800 --> 01:09:50,880 - How was the theatre? - Very good. 962 01:09:51,240 --> 01:09:52,480 Alberto. 963 01:09:52,640 --> 01:09:55,160 All the boxes were full. All of Madrid was there. 964 01:09:55,280 --> 01:09:56,680 Father. 965 01:09:57,640 --> 01:09:59,640 You would have loved it. 966 01:10:01,720 --> 01:10:02,720 What did you see? 967 01:10:02,880 --> 01:10:04,240 Her First Kiss. 968 01:10:04,920 --> 01:10:07,760 - What will you have? - A San Francisco. 969 01:10:08,520 --> 01:10:10,680 Waiter, a San Francisco, please. 970 01:10:24,960 --> 01:10:26,920 - I'm sorry! - Pedro! What's going on? 971 01:10:27,040 --> 01:10:28,440 I'm not looking! 972 01:10:28,640 --> 01:10:30,920 I have to tell you something important. 973 01:10:31,200 --> 01:10:34,960 The waiter said Don Alberto left with a very strange expression. 974 01:10:35,400 --> 01:10:37,320 That means he didn't get the money. 975 01:10:37,440 --> 01:10:38,920 It has to be that. 976 01:10:39,640 --> 01:10:41,880 Get ready to pack your case. 977 01:10:42,760 --> 01:10:45,360 - Have you spoken to my sister? - Yes. 978 01:10:45,880 --> 01:10:48,800 She wants to stay in Madrid. 979 01:10:48,920 --> 01:10:51,520 So either I stay and we start a new life 980 01:10:52,040 --> 01:10:54,280 - or we split up. - What will you do? 981 01:10:55,360 --> 01:10:56,600 Stay. 982 01:10:57,520 --> 01:10:59,240 Why don't you stay too? 983 01:11:01,240 --> 01:11:03,320 You can't keep following someone. 984 01:11:05,560 --> 01:11:07,000 I think that 985 01:11:07,360 --> 01:11:09,360 if you love someone, you have to act. 986 01:11:09,720 --> 01:11:11,920 Waiting around is no use. 987 01:11:13,000 --> 01:11:14,040 No, no. 988 01:11:14,560 --> 01:11:15,560 You know? 989 01:11:16,000 --> 01:11:17,920 I've always thought 990 01:11:18,800 --> 01:11:21,920 if you love someone, you'll do anything to be with them. 991 01:11:22,960 --> 01:11:24,240 Look at Don Alberto and Ana. 992 01:11:24,360 --> 01:11:25,720 - Yes. - Right? 993 01:11:26,840 --> 01:11:28,200 If I don't do it 994 01:11:30,760 --> 01:11:32,440 I'll always regret it. 995 01:11:35,920 --> 01:11:37,480 I'll really miss you. 996 01:11:38,080 --> 01:11:39,600 Same here. 997 01:12:00,000 --> 01:12:01,000 Sorry. 998 01:12:22,200 --> 01:12:23,760 It must have gone well. 999 01:12:24,760 --> 01:12:27,600 He'll let me have the money to pay the debt. 1000 01:12:27,920 --> 01:12:30,800 - But that's great. - If I marry his daughter. 1001 01:12:30,920 --> 01:12:35,320 He must think I'm an asshole to accept a deal like that. 1002 01:12:35,960 --> 01:12:37,520 Well, then? 1003 01:12:44,360 --> 01:12:47,800 I can't pay the debts. I'll have to sell. 1004 01:12:53,000 --> 01:12:54,680 You can't do that. 1005 01:12:56,800 --> 01:12:59,960 I don't want to, but I don't know what to do. 1006 01:13:05,480 --> 01:13:07,440 Everyone there is my family. 1007 01:13:08,960 --> 01:13:10,520 What will become of them? 1008 01:13:16,360 --> 01:13:18,840 - My uncle's been there 30 years. - Don't worry about him. 1009 01:13:19,000 --> 01:13:20,360 And Pedro and Rita. 1010 01:13:21,240 --> 01:13:22,320 What about them? 1011 01:13:32,760 --> 01:13:35,080 Forgive me for what I'm about to do, 1012 01:13:35,400 --> 01:13:37,640 and for telling you in a letter, 1013 01:13:38,640 --> 01:13:42,000 but if I look in your eyes, I won't be able to leave you. 1014 01:13:46,880 --> 01:13:48,360 And I have to do it. 1015 01:13:59,760 --> 01:14:02,480 You've done all you could to save Velvet Fashion Store 1016 01:14:02,840 --> 01:14:04,320 but I still haven't. 1017 01:14:06,680 --> 01:14:07,960 I can't marry you. 1018 01:14:08,680 --> 01:14:09,960 I can't do it. 1019 01:14:10,840 --> 01:14:13,280 For what your father wanted, for what you wanted. 1020 01:14:13,480 --> 01:14:14,680 Ana! 1021 01:14:15,520 --> 01:14:16,840 And for my uncle 1022 01:14:17,200 --> 01:14:18,880 and the other workers. 1023 01:14:19,840 --> 01:14:21,680 They're the only family I have. 1024 01:14:22,320 --> 01:14:25,160 I couldn't bear to be the cause of their misfortune. 1025 01:14:30,200 --> 01:14:33,400 I can't put my dreams before those of the workers in Velvet, 1026 01:14:34,240 --> 01:14:35,400 or my uncle's. 1027 01:14:38,640 --> 01:14:39,800 I love you 1028 01:14:40,120 --> 01:14:42,160 and that won't change. 1029 01:14:46,560 --> 01:14:48,720 But my uncle was right. 1030 01:14:49,680 --> 01:14:51,200 I'm a seamstress 1031 01:14:51,480 --> 01:14:54,280 and perhaps I should never have stopped being one. 1032 01:14:57,920 --> 01:14:59,560 Give it to her and save Velvet. 1033 01:15:22,520 --> 01:15:24,280 - Where are you going? - To get your things. 1034 01:15:24,400 --> 01:15:26,040 - Don't make it harder. - I won't marry Cristina 1035 01:15:26,160 --> 01:15:27,640 so people can keep their jobs. 1036 01:15:27,880 --> 01:15:29,440 Then you wouldn't be the man I loved. 1037 01:15:29,720 --> 01:15:31,080 Maybe you don't love me that much. 1038 01:15:31,400 --> 01:15:33,800 It's true. I don't love you that much. 1039 01:15:34,000 --> 01:15:35,440 Carmen said that Don Alberto 1040 01:15:35,600 --> 01:15:37,920 took one of the most expensive engagement rings. 1041 01:15:38,040 --> 01:15:40,520 - What's up? - Don Alberto is having dinner 1042 01:15:40,640 --> 01:15:44,560 with Miss Cristina at that restaurant in Capitán Blasco. 1043 01:15:44,680 --> 01:15:47,360 My wife and I were very happy with her, 1044 01:15:47,840 --> 01:15:49,680 but it seems she's been fired. 1045 01:15:49,840 --> 01:15:52,280 - And you want...? - I want you to reinstate her. 1046 01:15:53,680 --> 01:15:57,200 We'll call you one by one to interview you. 1047 01:15:57,400 --> 01:15:58,600 Doña Blanca, excuse me. 1048 01:15:58,800 --> 01:16:01,080 This new employee is here about his uniform. 1049 01:16:02,560 --> 01:16:04,440 You know what she's done to my boyfriend? 1050 01:16:04,600 --> 01:16:06,960 - Me? No. - Exactly. 1051 01:16:07,080 --> 01:16:08,680 - Nothing happened. - No. 1052 01:16:08,880 --> 01:16:10,960 - What is it, Rita? - I did something awful. 1053 01:16:11,160 --> 01:16:14,360 I wanted to inform Alberto of my interest in the job of secretary. 1054 01:16:14,520 --> 01:16:16,320 We'll see if interest is sufficient. 1055 01:16:16,440 --> 01:16:19,520 The world of appearances will make Velvet what it was. 1056 01:16:19,880 --> 01:16:21,120 Excuse me, miss. 1057 01:16:21,240 --> 01:16:23,440 I'm thinking of moving to Barcelona 1058 01:16:23,560 --> 01:16:24,960 and he told me 1059 01:16:25,200 --> 01:16:27,920 you might need a cutter for your workroom. 1060 01:16:29,200 --> 01:16:31,840 In these last years I haven't been very attentive 1061 01:16:32,160 --> 01:16:33,480 or been what you hoped. 1062 01:16:33,720 --> 01:16:35,440 But that's going to change. 1063 01:16:37,280 --> 01:16:38,360 Cristina, 1064 01:16:40,040 --> 01:16:42,440 would you do me the honour of being my wife?