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A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES

Mommy!

Mejía for president, gentlemen!

Pay attention because we have the results of the big survey

carried out by the strategic media alliance

just three months before the first round of voting.

Guillermo León Mejía from the Democratic Force party leads the polls

with 23 percent, followed by Ramiro Pérez,

the Union and Renewal candidate who dropped four points

since the first survey.

Magda Meneses, from the National Salvation party,

went up two points and remains in third

with ten percent, followed by candidate Osman Diaz

from the Vertical Path party.

The intention of votes for the presidential elections...

-Good morning. -Hey.

Did you see the news?

How wonderful.

Thank goodness this worked out for us.

Yes, indeed. For a moment, I thought it wasn't going to work.

But today Mejía is four points ahead of Pérez for the first time.

And he's the firm and protective leader that the country needs.

Thanks to you.

What a load of bullshit, right?

They look like the perfect, loving and united family.

PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE'S DAUGHTER HAS BEEN RESCUED

"Look like" being the key words.

What happens next?

I have to get rid of Santiago. He's the only one I couldn't win over.

-Hi. -Mr. De la Torre, good morning.

-Thank you. How are you? -Give me a second.

Of course.

-Hey, Pablo, how are you? -Ramiro. I'm good. How are you?

-What a surprise. Welcome. -Thank you.

I'm sorry I just showed up without an appointment.

No, don't worry. You're at home.

-Thank you. -Go ahead.

-How are you? Tell me. -Good.

I think what you're proposing is a great opportunity

to help build the country we need, right?

-Exactly. That's the idea. -Okay.

I want to be honest with you.

For a long time, I refused to get into politics because,

well, you know how shady that business can be.

But you propose a new vision of things.

A new order.

And that excites me.

I feel that's the right way, Ramiro.

So I want to help you

to become president.

With my little experience, right?

Man, Pablo, this is an honor for me.

Thank you, because your support is so important to our political efforts.

And we surely will be the ones who'll manage this country

for the next four years. Make no mistake about that.

And thanks for bringing me aboard.

You don't know how important it is to me

to return to work for the people on a macro level.

That's why I wanted you on our team,

because I know you want to work for the greater good.

Well,

I'm available. Tell me how we do this.

Pablo, let's see.

-I want you to be my campaign manager. -I don't understand.

-Don't you have someone already? -Yes, Mark Salinas temporarily,

but he'll continue working on his own stuff, as political advisor.

I need someone like you here

with that organizational capacity,

with that ability you have to communicate with the rest of the team.

Someone who keeps a cool head, who can analyze,

and make important decisions in the face of difficult situations

that we'll have to face. You're that person, Pablo.

-What do you say? -I can't wait to start.

Wonderful, Pablo!

-Thank you. Thanks, Ramiro. -Thank you.

Welcome, Pablo.

-Good afternoon. -Miss Analía Guerrero.

-Yes. -What's that?

Wow.

-May l? -Sure.

"I wonder if the stars light up

so everyone can find their own."

It's a quote from my favorite book.

Pablo sent it to me.

Last night I was visiting Helena at his house.

I wanted to know how she was and we started talking.

You talked, and nothing else...

We decided that we'll give ourselves the opportunity to see what happens.

That's good, I love it, but where's your excitement?

Well, he's getting a divorce.

It's not something we should be telling everyone about.

Yes, I know that.

But you can tell me the truth about what you're feeling.

-Are you happy? -More than ever.

I love it. You deserve it, you deserve to be happy.

After all of this, you deserve happiness and to be with Pablo.

Besides, yours is a lifelong thing.

Well, anyway, we have a lot of work to do, both of us.

Yeah. I have a feeling that today will be a great day.

Through Marta, we will find Inés.

We'll finally know what happened between Mejía and your mother all those years ago.

-Enough talk. Let's get down to it. -Yes.

The day started off on the right foot.

How are you, honey? How's your morning going?

Hi, Mommy.

I'm good. I'm having breakfast before I go to school.

-Naomi will take me. -Why? Isn't your dad there?

-No, he left early. -How's your ankle doing?

Better.

Analía came to visit us last night.

And she gave me something that I love.

She stayed a while and we ate pizza.

And until what time did she stay with you guys?

I don't know. I went to sleep.

And Analía stayed to talk to Dad.

We laughed a lot. I like her very much.

Honey, I have another call. I'll call you later, okay?

-Bye. -I love you, honey. Bye.

Hello.

Hi.

Yes, I've thought about it

and I want us to proceed with the matter that I told you about.

Yes. Right now.

-I'm divorcing Carolina. -What?

What happened?

Things haven't been going well for a while.

Maybe, I don't know, we wanted to deny it because of Helena,

but the decision has been made.

Pablo, Carolina isn't the best,

but at the end of the day, she's your wife,

the mother of your daughter.

I think you should try to fix things.

No, Mom, no. We tried a thousand times and we couldn't.

We're already separating.

Carolina is in Chile and we just have to do this legally.

What a shame, son.

What can I tell you if you've made up your mind?

It's a very sad situation, son.

Well, if that's the way things are,

you know you have our unconditional support

for whatever you might need.

I know, Dad. I know.

And I appreciate that.

On the other hand, I want to tell you that...

I'm going to dedicate myself fully to politics.

That's good!

I see that you finally listened to Guillermo.

No, Dad, this has nothing to do with Guillermo.

They made me an offer, I accepted it...

and I'll be part of the Ramiro Pérez presidential campaign.

What?

My God, Pablo, how could you even say that?

You know that we support Memo not only for his ideas,

but also because he's family.

Dad, I've never agreed with Guillermo's ideas.

And please, let's not argue about that.

-The decision has been made. -Pablo, my God.

Don't you realize that this is like declaring war on Guillermo?

Mom, I've never done anything with that in mind.

And everyone here is free to have their own opinion

as to whom to vote for to lead this country.

In my mind, that person is Ramiro Pérez.

Yes, son, but with what you're doing you're putting us in a very...

-Dad! -What's happening?

-Dad! -What's happening?

-Dad, what's wrong? -Honey, what is it?

Look at me. Where does it hurt? Here, in your back?

Mom, call an ambulance, please.

-It's a cramp. -Where? In your back?

Look at me, breathe...

Dad. Yeah, breathe.

Look at me, breathe.

-What happened, Mom? -Hello, honey.

Where is he?

He's in the ER, but nobody has told me anything.

-Okay, Mom, listen. Hi. -What happened?

Dr. Cristian Ortiz is treating him, okay?

-Thank God. -Yes, Mom, take it easy.

They're already running tests

-to see what's wrong. -Did they rule out a heart attack?

Yes, that's been ruled out.

But it has to be something very serious, Pablo.

Mom, listen to me.

You won't help him by worrying, okay? You have to be optimistic.

-Okay. -Okay? Mom.

-We'll wait for the results. -Yes.

Are you Marta Montañez?

Yes, ma'am. What can I do for you?

You worked for the De la Torre family, right?

Well, I worked for them until my arthritis put an end to it.

I started dropping things unintentionally

and Mrs. Eugenia preferred that I retire.

Look, I know it seems strange to you that I'm here.

I'm looking for a person who also worked

for the De la Torre family with you years ago.

Inés, but I don't remember her last name.

Do you know where I can find her or what has become of her?

-Inés Naranjo? -Yes.

She died three years ago.

Why are you asking me about her?

Because I'm friends with the De la Torres and I knew her.

I wanted to talk to her about a job.

Are you sure that Inés died?

Well, of course, I went to her funeral.

And how did she die? What happened?

An accident.

She left the De la Torre family because of...

another accident.

Or a crime, I don't know.

What do you mean by that?

Darelis.

One of their housekeepers who died more than 20 years ago.

After that, Inesita left almost immediately.

And did she say why? Why did she leave like that?

Why is that so interesting to you?

No, it's purely out of curiosity. Forgive me for being nosy.

Don't worry.

It's just that remembering those things is...

Inesita used to speak with plenty of regret about Darelis.

May they both rest in peace.

Yes.

Please take this.

-No, I can't... -No...

On the contrary, you were very kind.

Thank you very much, young lady.

And take care of those hands.

Thank you. Have a nice day.

Pancreatic cancer?

Unfortunately, that's the diagnosis.

How couldn't we have known?

Unfortunately, in most cases,

this type of cancer is only detected when it is very advanced.

Which stage is it in?

Cristian,

tell me the whole truth.

You know me.

Please, don't hide anything from me.

All right.

It has already metastasized.

Okay.

We'll move forward.

Let's start an aggressive treatment, Cristian, please.

My dad is strong and can take anything.

Pablo, in the state your dad is in,

I don't recommend any treatment.

What do you mean, Cristian? Please.

Pablo, try to understand.

I prefer the truth, cruel and hard as it may be,

before being fed false hopes.

To tell you the truth,

the future doesn't look good.

Alright.

Cristian, thank you very much.

My dad and I are going to get a second opinion.

Of course, you have every right to do so. I understand.

What second opinion, Pablo? My God.

Cristian has been our family doctor for years.

-He's an expert on this subject. -Dad, let's go, please.

TOPPING THE POLLS

This rat is so lucky. He landed on his feet again.

-Yes, but thanks to Analía. -Yes, sir, and she's coming down hard.

-Hello, beautiful, what's up? -Listen to this one!

-Froggy has arrived in Rome. -What's up?

-Well, what's up, Froggy? -I came to celebrate.

We did a very good job getting Sofia out. We are tough.

Congratulations. Great work.

No, seriously. Froggy and I are a very good team.

Of course.

Old Man Mejía was in a great mood

-because you're pure gold to him. -Thanks.

Also, his wife and children adore me.

Now there's only one left to go in that family, right?

-Which one? -Santiago.

He could be a stone in my shoe.

-And you want us to help you remove it? -Yes, but later.

First I want to celebrate because it's been a while

since I've been this happy. It's on me.

-You're finally paying! -That's what I'm saying.

You should, since you didn't bring anything from Mexico.

-Look at her, she's mad. -You could've brought some tequila

or something to make a toast... I'll show you.

A drunk arrives and says,

"Here's to the ones that pee and the ones that don't."

No, stop embarrassing yourself.

-Cheers, girl. -Aren't you ashamed of yourself?

-What a bunch of nonsense. -That's okay.

You probably didn't understand it.

-Wait a minute. One second. -I didn't.

-Hello. What's up? -Should I explain "the ones that pee"?

It's time for that guy to return the merchandise, right?

Okay.

-Sure. -Where were we?

What time is it? I've got to go

and make lunch. Otoniel won't take long to arrive.

For real?

Yes, see you later then?

Let him make his own lunch. Is he a cripple?

Don't go.

Who's asking you? Shut up.

We haven't been able to talk since I arrived.

Froggy, it's not you. It's me.

-You make the time and I will too. -Okay. Just a hug, then.

What's wrong?

-You just hugged me hard. -Let's see, what is it?

It's nothing. That guy left a basket in a weird place

and it fell on my arm.

But I'm made of rubber, it doesn't hurt.

Okay, Froggy. See you later?

-Yes. -What was that?

Someone just told me there's a snitch over there

taking photos of me.

-When did they tell you that? -Just now. That's what the call was about.

I know I'm not a charmer who's liked by everyone,

but there must be someone out there who wants to do me.

No, it's not you. It's me.

-Santiago. -The stone in the shoe?

Yes. On my way here, I thought someone was following me.

I turned around, but I didn't see anyone.

So what do we do?

Toto, whoever it is, he can't make it out of here.

I got you.

Shut your mouth or I'll kill you, asshole.

Memo, I'm totally committed to getting you a vice president,

but you don't like any of the candidates I show you.

Because it's a subject that cannot be handled lightly.

Whoever my partner is must complement me

in my weak areas.

Well, my proposal is based on making alliances

with other political parties.

No, it's not enough. We already discussed it with Analía,

and I need someone who'll connect with people on another level,

who will have their ears.

According to the polls, you've got high numbers among poor people.

That may be momentary and thanks to Sofia's kidnapping.

I mean what we did with Analía.

Relax. Don't worry, I understand.

And you're right. Right now people are with us,

but we don't know if that's going to last.

Pérez hasn't shown his hand yet. He's such a mystery.

No one knows about his vice president.

Yes, you're right about that, it's a mystery, but we cannot allow...

Pérez to impose his agenda.

First, we have to present who your vice president will be.

-That would hit him hard. -That's right.

I want to be ahead and give him a strong blow.

But we need to make a list

with the actual candidates. Analía...

Where's Analía?

She must've decided you meant it about her taking a break.

-Call her. I want her here. -I'm on it.

So? Will you tell me who asked you to follow us?

If you don't let me go, you'll be in serious trouble.

I'm so scared!

Do you think you are in a position to threaten us?

Check it out. The man is a paparazzi.

Shut up, man.

According to the date, this was last night.

No wonder he has that stupid face, right?

Shut this jerk up.

Do you work for Santiago Castiblanco?

Answer, come on.

Did you already deliver this material to him?

No, ma'am. I'll deliver it tomorrow.

If you're lying to us...

No, sir.

-Shut up, shut up. -Hey, Toto.

Neither Santiago nor Mejía can see those photos, okay?

What do we do with this guy?

Let him go.

-But he'll tell them everything... -It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter.

The important thing is that the material should be destroyed

and that there's no copy of it.

Fine.

Thank you...

Do you need something?

I didn't say hi because when I arrived you were already in a meeting.

And what were you doing here?

I was looking for you.

You're right.

My place is to be by your side supporting you, and here I am.

All right. I love that attitude. Welcome back.

You still haven't told me what you were looking for.

For the copies of diplomas for the campaign staff.

It's been a while since I left, and...

I remember giving copies to you, yeah?

Focus. There's work to be done.

Do you know how to count?

Yes.

Count on that.

Hey.

Since we are being so funny...

I know I've been a little hard on you.

And...

Well, I did it because...

I know all the potential you have, what you're capable of,

that you can go very far.

I'll tell Santiago to return the files to you

and put you back in charge of the campaign finances.

I'm not going to let you down again, Dad.

I know you won't.

Fajardo, where are you? Call me as soon as you get this.

I need the report, man.

What a dumbass.

Hey, how nice to see you.

I wanted to ask you something.

-Tell me. -What's your problem with me?

Problem? I don't have one.

We don't have to lie to each other.

I know you sent someone to follow me.

Analía, please, you're not that important.

You're confused.

Anyway, I like saying things face to face.

If you have something to ask, well, go ahead, shoot.

-No, I've nothing to ask. -But I do.

Does Guillermo already know that you sent someone to follow me?

Based on that face, he doesn't.

You like saying things face to face. Great.

I don't trust you.

You may have Guillermo confused, hypnotized...

but you know what? To answer your question, yes, he knows.

Besides, he knows very well the kind of friends

you surround yourself with. Criminals.

Your intuition, or whatever is behind all of this, is failing you.

Now, if the plan is to start looking into people's secrets,

I can also start looking into yours.

Go ahead, because I have nothing to hide.

I see you're feeling nervous.

Should I start looking?

Because I've got the means to do it.

And unlike what I saw today,

you won't have any idea when you're being followed.

I'll leave you be, Santi, I know you're very busy.

Have a good day.

Shit.

I'm sorry I'm late.

No, don't worry. Have a drink with me.

-I thought you were upset. -Why?

I just had a nasty conversation with Santiago, to be honest.

Really?

What happened?

Look, I don't want to create a problem

with your closest and oldest collaborator,

but if what I just discovered is true, that means

from this moment on, you and I no longer work together.

Okay. Be straight with me.

Santiago sent someone to follow me and I want to know if you gave the order.

I would never do that, Analía.

You've proved your unconditional loyalty and I'll prove mine.

Do you believe me?

I don't doubt it.

And besides, my closest collaborator is you.

Could you tell my children that we'll meet in two minutes

back in the conference room, please?

Thank you.

Why did you send someone to follow Analía?

Well, Memo, your safety is my priority.

Don't be stupid, Santiago!

Look, I've been honest with you, and I don't trust that woman.

And did you discover anything shady by tailing her indiscreetly?

I'll tell you something.

I want you to look me in the eyes.

Thanks to that lady, for the first time in my blessed life,

I feel close to the presidency.

And if I had to choose between her and you,

don't doubt for one second...

who'd be the one to leave.

Did I say you could go?

Go.

That's life.

But you have to accept things with integrity,

-face them and move forward. -Dad...

we'll find a treatment for you.

You know what? I'm a little tired. I'll lie down.

-Want some help? -No...

There's no need.

I can still fend for myself.

What am I going to do?

I can't function without your dad, Pablo.

My God, what am I going to do?

Calm down, Mom.

Listen to me.

You're not alone.

You have my brother and me...

for everything you need, Mom. Okay?

And we'll face this as a family.

We're united

and we support each other, Mom. Okay?

Calm down.

Vice president.

Can you think of someone?

We can take a look at the ethnic groups

where you might have several interesting candidates.

An indigenous or minority leader?

Not necessarily a leader, but rather community managers.

An activist?

A woman.

She has fought hard for equity, for gender and also for communities.

Who?

Liliana Camargo, Pérez's ex.

Please, who gave you that idea? That's absurd.

It sounds good to me.

Yes, me too. They say they didn't end very well.

We can use that to our advantage.

Liliana is highly respected by women and by forgotten communities

to whom she has given voice across the country.

Yes.

We can use her bad relationship with Pérez to bring her to us.

I can arrange everything, but you'll have the last word.

Go ahead.

Convince her.

This illness...

has made me look to the near future...

-where I obviously won't be. -Dad.

Dad, please.

You'll be there, because we'll do everything possible

-so that you are, okay? -Pablo, listen to me.

You listen too, David. Both of you, listen.

What I would like is for...

you to go back to the family business.

Sure, Dad, we can talk about that later.

You know we can talk about it, but there are more important things, Dad.

Yes. Besides, isn't Santiago supposed to be in charge of everything?

-Sure. -That's why, my boy.

I can't just leave my things in his hands,

in the hands of Santiago. And when I'm gone, what?

-We'll think positively, okay? -Exactly, Dad. That's the main thing.

You'll get better, and then we'll talk about this topic.

Damn it. You guys don't get it.

What I want is for you to...

take charge of the construction company.

Yes, Dad.

Of course, no problem. We'll do it.

David and I are going to do it.

Just don't get upset.

Do you promise?

Yes, Dad.

Do you promise?

Well...

I have no problem with Juan Mario

continuing to manage the campaign finances.

But?

Because you always have a "but."

But I feel displaced, Memo.

As if I didn't belong on the campaign.

If that's the case, it's because of your own actions.

Or for the lack of them.

Come on, Memo, I've been with you throughout your career,

I've supported you, and now even more.

I'm pushing hard to get you to the presidency.

You know what I think?

That you were in a comfort zone for many years

and you became mediocre.

And now that Analía has arrived, you feel threatened.

-Not at all, Guillermo. -You've failed more than once.

Okay, so let's say it's time to improve.

But don't forget that we're family, and that's the important thing.

But not the only thing.

Now, I'm so glad that you acknowledge your mistakes,

but you must do me a favor.

Change that nasty image I have of you now.

Because if you don't, you won't be able to continue with me.

I hope you don't make mistakes and get sloppy.

-What? -Look at the mess I'm in.

I had to endure his crap for years

and I have no proof of anything.

I have nothing to defend myself against Guillermo.

I hope you're smarter than that.

Excuse me.

Go on.

Did you tell him that he had you followed?

Did you tell Mejía?

That's how you deal with that kind of person.

You scare them by making the shit hit the fan.

How did Mejía react?

He got angry.

Now you know that you're untouchable. We're making progress.

Yes, now we have to wait for Santiago to make a mistake

and hopefully we'll find out what he's hiding.

How did it go for you?

I don't want to ruin your day.

I found Marta Montañez. She told me that Inés was dead.

Okay.

That was my key to knowing

what really happened between Mejía and my mom.

I know and I'm so sorry.

I won't give up.

Let me handle this with Benji.

You already have too much on your plate.

Toño, how's it going?

What do you mean?

There's got to be something on Santiago Castiblanco.

It's impossible that there's nothing.

I've hacked all of his accounts, his email, his cellphone.

He's clean. He couldn't be more normal.

He has a checking account, two trusts, none of it is illegal,

and he doesn't even have traffic tickets.

-Women, sporadic lovers... -Nothing.

-Men. -Neither.

It's not possible, Benji.

That guy has been with Mejía for 20 years.

I mean, he has to be hiding something.

Let's see.

You have to investigate differently.

-Not through networks, not virtually. -Okay.

I'm Santiago Castiblanco and I have accompanied Mr. Guillermo León Mejía

throughout his political life.

Today he's a presidential candidate.

I'm not only linked to him through politics,

but we're also family, since I'm his brother-in-law.

But I've also been the person

who has managed all his businesses outside of the law,

and with this document I'm putting it all on the record.

Thank you very much for staying up late, Naomi.

-With pleasure, sir. -That's good.

I'll see you early tomorrow, okay?

Of course. Have a good night, sir.

PABLO, I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM COURT, CAROLINA'S SUING YOU.

WHEN CAN WE TALK?

My God, it can't be.

I can't keep fooling myself...

About what?

With what's going on with us.

The thing is, I haven't felt this way about anyone before either.

What bad timing!

This can't be happening at the worst time in my...

Subtitle translation by: Damián Lighterman