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A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES

We had nothing to do with this.

because, as you know, we don't like war. Don't forget it.

Besides, all of our business is family business.

WELCOME TO CALI

From the start, my brother and I gave it our all.

And when we least expected it, the company grew.

Because the business is headed from heaven's branch

to the end of the world.

I assume that's why we're respected everywhere.

THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION

BASED ON THE CHARACTERS OF THE BOOK EL CARTEL DE LOS SAPOS.

THE FACTS APPEARING HEREIN

ARE A PRODUCT OF THE AUTHORS' IMAGINATIONS.

SOME SITUATIONS, BASED ON REAL FACTS,

HAVE BEEN MODIFIED AND ENHANCED FOR AN AUDIOVISUAL FORMAT.

CLUB BRISAS

Do you want another bottle?

We're not spending more money on firewater.

Come on.

Here's for the bottle and the company.

That's nice.

See you, baby.

-Deisy. -Yes?

Who's that lady?

The street vendor?

That's Mayerly.

What a babe.

She hasn't been here for a long time.

I'm in love.

So you prepare all of this?

Everything.

What I don't have, I invent.

What do you think?

Best champús I've ever tasted, the best one in Cali.

That's what the ladies say.

The taste of Cali in a mouthful.

I haven't seen you around.

Me neither.

Well, nice to meet you.

Leonardo Villegas Ulloa.

Mayerly Salcedo.

-Best known as... -The street vendor?

And who is it that you come looking for here?

Because with all these people, it's hard to choose, right?

No one.

I come here to have a drink, to clear my head.

And I let the night surprise me.

Hmm.

Good luck with that.

Well, excuse me, I'm leaving. It was a pleasure serving you, boys.

-See you. -No, wait.

Why are you leaving at this hour?

Besides, you sold everything. Stay a bit longer.

Yes, but that's enough.

And whatever I do from now on, well...

no one cares.

Thank you for buying. Excuse me.

No, I'm tired of this.

But, Fabi, you know how Leonardo is.

You know how he behaves with work.

For him, that's his religion, his life, everything.

No, sis.

At first, it was the business rounds,

then the cough syrup, and now the pharmacy.

He can't use his job to go out every night.

The day's 24 hours long. Isn't that enough for him?

I don't think you trust Leonardo.

I don't know.

What I can tell you is that I'm feeling alone.

And I'm tired of feeling like this.

The truth is Leonardo has changed a lot with me.

It's not because of the job or Emanuel.

That has nothing to do with it.

He promises me heaven and the stars every time he comes back,

but it's not real.

And if it keeps happening, it'll be very hard for us.

See you, Jaimito.

Come here.

Let me help you.

I'll help you take those things wherever you need.

Who says I can't do it by myself?

No, it looks like you can.

But a little help never hurts.

Look, all these years I've been working,

I've never needed a little help.

But, thank you.

When are you coming back this way, Miss Independent?

Tomorrow, or the day after.

Or maybe in one month, or two.

Do you know what's good about this?

I don't owe a thing to anyone.

And no compromises.

Dignified and willful.

It's Mayerly.

Or the street vendor, if you want.

It was a pleasure to serve you, Leonardo.

The pleasure is mine.

She's the street vendor.

The woman who came to wipe away Leonardo's bitterness.

The first one who was going to make him beg,

and make him respect some limits.

Honestly, we don't know what happened.

Her teachers and I are terrified of how fast she's changed.

She went from being a smart, dedicated child

to being an arrogant girl

who's failing subjects in which she never had a problem.

She's not delivering projects, she's failing her exams,

and the worst thing is it seems like she doesn't care.

The physics teacher, the Spanish teacher, the religion teacher...

they've tried to talk to her.

But she's always making excuses.

So maybe you know what's happening.

Maybe a boyfriend? Some disappointment? I don't know.

Maybe it has to do with my brother getting married.

He doesn't live with us anymore. She was very close to him.

Hmm.

I appreciate your concern.

I promise I'll talk to her, so she'll perform like she used to.

I hope so, because we really don't want Norita to miss graduation.

No. It won't happen.

Alright.

Sir, please understand. I don't set the prices.

They're set by this device which doesn't make mistakes.

I can assure you if we calculate it,

we'll get the same amount.

Remember the bottleneck?

Remember the turn we had to make to find this address?

One doesn't notice, but money just flies.

But that's an abuse.

I'm not fighting with you.

Okay, sir, but pay me first.

Okay. Have a nice day.

You have to take the money to the place I told you.

All your information is on the papers.

Don't go snitching to the cops,

or I'll make your car disappear.

And you and I will meet again.

"You've never used a shampoo like this one.

The new formula won't take away your hair's brightness and freshness.

Three of the finest ingredients will assure your silky softness."

That's the key.

What you have to do is take all of this.

Go house by house, door by door.

You become friends with them. Speak with confidence.

Look pretty, just like you already do, and then say,

"It's because I use the products!"

And you go with me, Miss Marlén.

Hi there, what's up?

-My love. -Hey!

-Baby. -What's up, Mom?

How are you? What are you doing here at this hour?

Hmm. Business.

-Hmm. -Take a look at this one.

Look at everything your mother got for me to sell.

-I see, my love. -Look at this one.

-It smells delicious. -Let me see.

It's delicious.

Where did it come from? From the store?

-Of course. -Of course.

As if I couldn't afford this house. Thank you very much, but no.

-Wait. No. -Take this, take it all with you.

-Stop being ridiculous, Mom. -One moment.

-Hey. -Stop it!

I don't want gifts or problems with Leonardo, alright?

Don't get mixed up in this, Dayana.

First of all, this has nothing to do with Leonardo.

And it isn't a gift. Who said that?

The arrangement between Dayana and me is clear.

She sells the products, gives me the money, and keeps the commission.

-Commission. -Don't be like that, my love.

Look, I can start working like this.

We can help your mother and the store.

What's the problem?

Come here.

So he's not gonna pay?

That's what he said.

Perfect.

Then, he'll forget about his car.

We'll sell it in parts and we'll earn three times more.

It's not that simple, Nacho.

The guy said he's not afraid of us,

that he wouldn't stay quiet and he'd call the cops.

What's that asshole's name?

Enrique Durán.

Tell me, Mr. Enrique, what happened?

I was on Faroles Avenue. I was gonna pick up my daughter at school.

Suddenly, a couple of masked people, a man and a woman...

How do you know they were a man and a woman?

Because of the voices.

Also, because the woman called me afterwards to blackmail me.

The point is, when I stopped at the traffic light,

they jumped into my car, with guns, and took everything I had.

Zetina, this is the Chacos' methodology, isn't it?

That's what it sounds like.

Apparently.

They threatened me with making my car disappear

and even harming my family.

The thing is I don't want to please them, officer.

Although you may be having many problems,

I still believe in institutions.

I wish everyone was like you.

I'm going to ask you something, and if you do it exactly as I say,

you'll receive our protection.

Those criminals are going to jail.

Norita! Come here.

-Come inside, Professor. -Thank you.

-What do you want? -Look.

This is Simón, English and physics professor

at the Pan-American Institute,

and now he's going to tutor you.

Nice to meet you. Simón.

-Hi there. -Hi.

Mom, where were you?

I was getting some air.

Look, Mom, this is Simón.

-Nice to meet you. -He'll be tutoring Norita.

Why?

What did they tell you at school?

-Nothing serious. -That I'm failing the year.

-What? -No. That's not true. No.

She just had some difficulties with a couple of subjects.

That's normal. It happens to every student.

But since she's always been so smart, the principal was worried and called me.

So here we have the solution.

-Well, then. Welcome. -Thank you.

Juice?

-Okay. -Juice.

My dearest boss.

Today's profit. Count it.

Let's see.

I brought your taxi as you asked, washed, polished, full tank.

-Okay. -What do you think?

Well, alright.

We'll do even better, I earned some clients

at the airport and at all those five-star hotels.

All gringos and high-class people.

-Oh. -Marichita!

Can you bring me a soda and a pastry?

Two.

You'll see how we'll get the juice out of that.

-Just wait. -Hmm.

Fabiola!

Fabiola!

Stop screaming, I'm here.

-What happened? -Come here.

I'd like to know why these numbers don't match

with the money in the box.

I don't know, but your mother writes everything down.

Is it possible that you made a mistake because of your bad mood?

No, ma'am.

If there's something I'm never wrong about, even in a bad mood,

is numbers.

And here, the numbers and stock say there's money missing

and also some products.

Is it possible someone stole them because you opened your mouth?

It's short, yes.

It's short because I forgot to write down some stuff I sold.

Also because I lent a few creams to the neighbor.

Right, Fabiola?

-Yes? -Yes.

I told you from the beginning, Mom. This is not charity.

Everything that goes out of the store has to be paid for.

You have to write down every penny.

Yes, I know. Relax because they pay.

They're trustworthy. They pay.

Okay, I hope they do.

If you keep lending things, you'll go broke.

If they don't pay, you'll be responsible for that money.

It's that simple.

How could you take money and products out without letting me know?

Because I didn't want you to be involved in all this.

But now I'm really involved, and I didn't even know I was.

What else could I do? Leave Emanuel by himself? I couldn't!

No, but that wasn't the best way to help him.

Now, what are we gonna say to Leonardo?

No. Don't worry about that, I have a plan.

Are you going to borrow money?

We'll get into a chain.

A what?

Alicia, the neighbor, convinced me to join a chain, a "circular" business.

You have to pay in some money, but in two weeks you receive double.

It doubles? That sounds impossible.

What if we end up increasing our debt?

No. Clemencia, the hairdresser, already has her money.

Rosaura too. Look.

It's a round business. No one loses.

Then we'll pay Leonardo quickly. It works.

Where are you going?

You used to dress like that to take me dancing...

when you used to take me dancing...

and I don't think you're dressed to go to the pharmacy.

Don't start.

"Don't start"?

Do I bother you too much?

Look, we already talked about this.

And it's not because of my hormones, pregnancy or craziness.

I'm tired of feeling alone.

I'm tired of feeling like some flower vase to you,

which you can put wherever you want, so that it doesn't bug you.

That's what I feel like. Like an obstacle.

And I don't think it's fair that you make me feel this way.

You done?

Or is there more?

Look, Fabiola.

Business never rests.

A purchase or a sale may happen at any moment,

any hour, any place.

And sadly, that's what I do. Business.

Thanks to that, you and the whole family have everything you need.

Because when you buy some clothes,

you don't ask where the money's coming from.

So, get used to my schedule.

And look...

You don't bother me.

I love you.

MAYERLY'S CHAMPÚS

The true taste of Cali in a mouthful.

Come on. Come on. What are you drinking, friends? Go ahead.

Just arrived from Buenaventura.

Try this beauty.

Do you want it burned or white?

Go ahead, go ahead.

I'm inspired today. It's good, right?

Try it, ma'am.

Give me a second.

I want my arepa well done. I like them that way.

Dark, like you.

You? How did you find me?

Easy. I asked where I could find the stand of the most beautiful lady in Cali.

My number-one client.

If you'd asked for the street vendor, you'd have found me faster.

What about you?

You don't have anything to do,

so you're looking for street stands?

I'm like you.

Owner of my schedules and my business.

Hmm.

Although you don't believe it, we have a lot in common.

-What can I get you? -Lulo juice.

Can I eat it now?

Each of you has to get two people

who'll pay after you.

And those two people have to get two more

that also pay the fee.

So, the more money gets in, the more money you'll receive.

Once per week, we deliver the money to one of the houses in the neighborhood,

then we get to know each other,

and confirm everyone's trustworthy.

But, what if someone gets someone in who doesn't pay

what happens with the money?

Your daughter-in-law is one step ahead.

Look, everyone has to get the right people involved.

And really motivate them.

You'll see, the money will flow.

You have to think for a moment, not only about yourself,

but of your baby who's on the way.

If you're positive about this, it'll work. If you're not, it won't.

Take a chance for real.

Also, it's a great opportunity to show your husband

that you can also earn money for the house.

Did you hear?

Leonardo will realize

you don't even need a penny from him.

Hmm?

Look, Lucrecia,

the baker's wife, went through the same thing.

She became independent from her husband.

You don't say.

If she can do it, why can't we?

That's it! Welcome.

Where do I sign?

We'll make lots of friends and money!

What else can I ask for?

-You can do it. -I don't know.

Excuse me, I'm looking for Miss Marlén's Store.

I'm coming from there, that way.

You don't say.

-Do you know her? -For a long time.

We've been very close since she came to the neighborhood.

Do you know if she's in need

of new products for the shop?

I'm a wholesaler.

I think she does.

Look, we're starting a new business,

which may be of interest to a man who knows about money.

What is it about?

It's a support net to make some profit.

I'll explain.

We're organizing a chain with a group of neighbors

in which everyone pays an entrance fee.

And after one or two weeks, you receive twice that fee.

Would you like to participate?

Mmm!

Between 20 and 30 empanadas,

five bars of lulo juice,

and this mountain of champús.

-It's a sound business. -Okay.

As long as the product quality doesn't get worse

and the clients are happy, every business works.

You said it.

That's the key to every business. Not taking your eyes off it.

And what do you do?

What's your job?

I'm a businessman.

Owner of Monterrey Pharmacy

and maker of the best cough syrup sold in Cali.

Leonar-Cough. Do you know it?

No.

Leonar-Cough.

And what's "Leonar-Cough" doing chasing after the street vendor?

You won't believe me,

but since the moment I saw you, I liked something about you.

Do you believe in destiny?

In love at first sight?

I believe in work.

That's another thing I like about you.

That honesty and that temperament.

There's some kind of charm in hearing "No."

So you're used to hearing "yes"?

I don't know.

But everything I set out to do, I get it done fast.

Alright. So if you have that much experience,

it's because you have no one to be held accountable for.

No one to be held accountable for.

Have one on the house.

Perfect.

I don't get it, Nora.

Everything I'm trying to explain to you, you already know.

I give you ten exercises. You answer all of them correctly.

I've never been hired

to help a student who doesn't need help.

Why don't you tell me what's really going on?

Look, I won't tell Leonardo.

And I don't know any people you know so your secret's safe.

Okay, don't worry.

It's okay if you don't want to. Let's study some English, okay?

-Write this down. -I don't have problems with the subjects.

It's just that I can't focus.

Are you having trouble here at the house?

No, my problems are far away from here.

In another school?

Cartagena.

Look, I can't put my mind to this.

Into subjects, books, nothing.

Well...

So if that city, or something there, is making you feel like this,

why don't you ask your brother to let you go if you get good grades?

You don't need help studying. You need motivation to pass the year.

If you pass the year like Leonardo wants,

I'm sure you can ask him for the trip.

It's dusty.

Excuse me.

Come in. How can I help you?

Ladies, good evening.

My name is Marlon Ortíz.

I'm the neighbor next door.

And I'm interested in the chain you're organizing.

That's good!

So, Fabiolita here will explain

how the business works.

Look, there's already 16 people in, you give us your money...

Perfect, Enrique.

Now, we'll definitely get close to the Villegas.

Now you have to keep an eye on everyone.

Especially Leonardo, the elder son.

Yes?

Fabi, I brought you some food.

Sis, I'm not hungry.

So you're not eating?

After working the whole day? Remember you have to eat for two.

I'm kind of upset,

I'll warm up the food tomorrow and I'll eat.

Okay, rest well, because sleeping also nourishes you.

Shall I close the door?

-Yes, please. -Rest well.

Alright.

I'm coming.

Hi there.

Welcome.

That color really suits you. It goes with everything.

Well, so what? Are we ready?

More than ready, I'll help you.

-Thank you. -Come inside.

Excuse me.

Well, how's it going to be?

When does the group come? I'm excited to serve them.

You know I need an oven. Do you have one?

-Don't worry. You won't need one. -No, the food tastes better

-when it's warm. -No.

It's just that all the guests are already here.

It's you and me.

No, what do you mean?

What you heard.

This is the kind of meeting I like.

Private.

Both of us, relaxed.

No, wait a moment, Leonardo. I don't like lies.

You told me there would be important people here.

So we aren't important?

For me, you're important.

There's no one here who's not important.

No.

I didn't know you were able to do this.

-Mayerly. -No.

Let yourself be taken care of.

For the first time, you don't have to be serving people.

It's good to focus on yourself.

Or let others focus on you.

Alright, what about the food?

You better be really hungry

because I hate throwing food away.

No, I don't like it either.

The night is long.

We can even repeat.

So, what is this place?

This is my operations center.

Here's where I manage my business.

And where I only bring special people.

Sit.

-What will you drink? -Thank you.

Look, I have beer, whisky, firewater.

What will it be?

-Alright, give me some firewater. -That's it.

We'll trust it.

That's how I like it.

-For the spirit. -For the spirit, amen.

-Cheers. -Cheers.

-Hmm. Getting married? -No?

No! Are you?

It's a "No" in capital letters.

You see, Leonardo.

In every relationship, it's always wonderful at the beginning.

Like the song.

"We are lovers, we love each other. We maintain a clean and pure affection."

And then what happens?

Suddenly.

-What they want is to control you. -No.

They think they can own you.

I think exactly the same.

There's nothing like freedom.

Happiness, right? Being able to be relaxed.

You don't get stepped on, and you don't step on anyone.

Yes, I think exactly the same.

Okay, cheers.

For those of us who are by themselves.

For those of us who are by themselves. Cheers.

Mmm.

That was a long pour.

-Is it good? -Really good.

Told you.

You're more relaxed. You're not that defensive with me.

Leonardo, understand me.

Look where I work.

People don't always talk to me to buy stuff.

They also have ulterior motives,

so I have to be...

I can't be flirting with everyone.

Well, yes, but no, do you understand my job...?

Yes, yes.

I think exactly the same thing.

One can't trust everyone.

-That's it. -Exactly.

Do you see? Something else we have in common.

Let's start from scratch.

From scratch?

Nice to meet you.

Leonardo Villegas Ulloa.

Businessman, pharmacy owner and, from now on,

Mayerly's number-one fan and client.

-Your turn. -Alright.

Nice to meet you.

Mayerly Salcedo, better known as the street vendor.

And from now on, Leonardo's acquaintance and... number-one seller.

That's it.

Okay, let's seal this pact properly.

How?

We'll dance.

The only thing we can't miss is music.

Yes.

Thank you.

Did you invite people?

Leo, open the door. It's Fabiola.

Fabiola?

Miss Fabiola.

She's a client.

It's weird she's around this late.

Weird, right?

Why don't you open the door?

We have plenty of food.

No, she can wait.

Do you think I'm stupid, Leonardo?

No, Mayerly, look, I swear...

Don't swear.

Explain what's going on right now

or you'll be in trouble.

Tell the truth.

Speak.

Hurry up! This kid is heavy!

-Is that woman with a kid? -No.

-So... -Yes.

She doesn't have it in her arms.

Look, Fabiola and the kid...

My love, what are you doing?

"My love."

Fabiola is my wife and we're pregnant.

You bastard.

You have ten minutes.

I'll hide and you get her out of here.

I'm coming!

-You're miserable. -Listen...

No. What do you have in your head? Your wife is out there and she's pregnant.

-You want to ruin her life? -No.

So?

I just want to know where you'll hide.

You know what? Answer the door. I'll figure it out.

Sweetie, what are you doing here this late?

A woman in your condition should be home.

If we're talking about what I should do, I should be in bed with my husband.

We've already talked about this many times.

I can't be with you the whole day. I have to work.

I have to prepare for what's coming.

All dressed up?

Dressed up?

You saw me today, that's how I came to work.

Since when are you this jealous?

It's not jealousy. Something's going on and you're not telling me.

What's going on, sweetie?

Nothing's going on.

You were drinking.

I had three drinks with Nacho.

We were working. Didn't you see him?

He left, just now.

Come here, what's that?

What about the car?

They look like good women.

They're even friendly.

Did you notice something weird? Any clue?

Not from them, sir.

That lady, Marlén, she seems like an angel.

She even got worried when I told her I was going to be unemployed soon.

It was like that with Colonel Tirado. Only good intentions.

Do you know what happened then?

Officer, do you really think that same house

is where the thieves are?

Do you really think there are members of the Chacos in this family?

I don't know if all of them, but one or someone close is.

The car is part of the business.

-Which business? -A business with a friend.

-Which friend? -Fabiola, a friend.

I don't know him. I don't even trust him that much.

I don't know him, and you don't trust him.

Besides being a pharmacy owner, business man, now car seller.

No, I'm not selling anything.

-So what? -In... Look.

We had the opportunity to start a business with this car.

Since we never had one, I thought, "Great, excellent.

Fabiola will love it." But now I see it's stupid.

Really? You're just giving me a car?

No, I was going to give you a car as a present.

And I was being serious.

But I better return it. There's no more surprise.

-It's better. -Calm down.

No, I'm calm.

Come here, I'll get a taxi so you can go home.

It's always hard with you, you won't speak or say anything.

Fabiola, that's tiring.

Honestly, that's tiring.

You're always mistrusting me,

getting paranoid.

I'm sorry, look, I'm sorry.

I can't live like this.

You're right, I shouldn't have come here looking for you.

But I want to know what you're doing,

what you do the whole time you're not home.

Well, yes, I got entangled.

But please, talk to me, tell me things and I promise I'll calm down.

Alright?

-Come here, you bought me a car. -No, Fabiola.

Can I look inside?

It's so nice, can I get in?

Do it.

But don't get too attached.

-How can I not get attached? -I told you.

-No, I haven't closed the deal, Fabiola. -Come here.

No.

Fabiola?

-Nora. -Miss, what happened?

Fabiola's not here.

Look at the lights.

Yes, my love. No, don't play anymore.

-You're draining the battery. -Okay.

Come on, focus. That one is the clutch.

-This one? -Yes, that one.

Until the end, that's it.

-But get your foot off the gas pedal. -Okay.

Then you put down the lever and you're in first gear.

-What did you do there? -The lever right there.

You put it down and you're in first gear.

And there you go,

the foot on the gas, and then you do this.

Okay. Release the clutch, then give it gas.

Release the clutch, and then the car moves smoothly.

Always look ahead.

But pay attention to the side mirrors.

Alright? It's easy.

Come on, I'll get you a taxi.

But why are we leaving the car right here to get rusted?

Sweetie, I already told you.

I haven't closed the deal, I can't take it on the street.

Take it home now and then you'll finish the deal.

Fabiolita, don't be complicated. I still need to finish work.

I'll wait and we'll leave in the car.

You can't be awake that late.

Someone else's car, his wife, and his new conquest.

Everything at the same time.

In just a few seconds, Leonardo's world was falling apart.

No, Mom. She's not at the store either.

What if she's already giving birth

and we didn't even notice?

No, she would have told us.

We were awake.

So, where is she? Where did she go?

She told me she was tired of Leonardo's late nights.

No, shut up, no.

Maybe she went to look for him.

What's all this about?

Did you win the lottery and I didn't notice?

Baby, I know we're a bit tight,

but when there's something to eat, everything is easier.

Look, I brought your favorites.

So lovely.

But what's happened?

Don't look at me like that, okay?

Come, sit.

Look, baby, when nothing is sure, everything's possible.

You'll see we'll finish our studies soon.

When the little one is walking.

No. Wait a bit, I'm already getting some money.

Even if it's just you, you'll graduate.

So taxi drivers earn a lot, right?

The business is quite good.

You have enough for the food, the house.

Even to make plans.

We need to find a way to multiply the money.

Aren't you doing something else?

-Something else like what, Dayana? -I don't know.

You tell me.

Some business with some friends, who knows?

With the Chacos.

That's what you're thinking, right?

So, I can't move forward, in your opinion,

because you'll be checking every peso to see if it's dirty.

Because you still think

and believe everything your dad used to tell you.

All those stupid things your dad used to tell you. Respect me, too.

Emanuel, don't be like that.

Calm down, I'm not trying anything.

Don't be like that. I'm sorry.

It's just that while you're doing great, I'm doing terrible.

If I told you how it went selling your mother's products...

I was going to sell a shampoo and I ended up selling a mask.

I was going to sell a mask and I ended up selling oils.

I swear I don't know what to do.

Alright, sweetie.

Look, Mom, there's a car arriving.

It's Leonardo and Fabiola.

In a car?

Well, it's nice.

It's nice, that's true.

Congratulations, love. It's nice.

The problem is it's too big, right?

Just to know what you're going to do with the store, because...

No, the store will keep running as usual.

Really? I don't see how.

Because it's blocking everything. We can barely walk here.

I told you to leave it at the warehouse.

No, how can we leave it there like trash?

No, alright. We won't leave it there.

Well, you can't park it here either.

No, that's true.

We're getting clients. We're taking off.

We're doing better with the business After all that, just to close it?

That's what I say. I'll get it out of here.

-No. -No.

Mom, stop fighting.

Look, a car could be useful for us.

So we'll find a parking garage or something.

Sooner rather than later. Right away.

Mom, you know what?

We should think about the first trip we'll make in this car.

I thought maybe we could go to the coast, right?

Fabi and Leo on the front seats and we on the back,

and eventually it gets better,

Emanuel with her wife.

Isn't it great? Laying down on the beach.

Well, let's be realistic.

Let's begin with... Pance.

That's it! Let's get everything ready, open the trunk.

Everything fits there. The pans, the baggage.

-Let's see. -Everything fits there. There's no need...

Norita, don't open it!

We have a lot of space here!

I told you everything fits there.

Let's go.

It smells really good.

I thought you were no longer coming this way.

Well, me neither, but here I am.

What am I going to live on?

If I haven't sold a thing.

It's so weird, by this hour you usually have nothing left.

I know.

They sent me an order and because I'm stupid I thought it was good business.

What happened?

They fooled me.

You?

They stole my time, Deisy.

I'm left alone with all this.

But that happens to me.

That happens because I'm looking for the wrong things.

Tell me who did it and we'll make them pay.

He's not worth it.

I won't be fooled again.

I don't want to see you messing with that car

because I haven't finished paying for it.

Don't move it, please.

Not even a short ride?

Not even a short ride. Nothing.

Your sis said she could drive.

You heard what I just said.

Calm down, Leonardo. The car should be enjoyed,

not be a problem for us.

No, I already said no.

I don't have the documents for it. It doesn't move from there.

And you better not say anything to the neighbors.

Okay, good to know.

I can't speak with my friends. I can't work.

You leave it inside my business.

So, what can I do? Do you need something else, Mr. Leonardo?

Nothing more. Just that. Caution. Okay?

Caution.

Alright, I'm leaving.

The guy paid the ransom and you didn't tell me?

When did he pay? What time did you give him the car?

No, he didn't pay.

And he won't.

What, Leonardo? What did you do?

Since Enrique didn't let up, I found a new owner.

Wait a moment. Did you sell it?

No.

I gave it to Fabiola.

What, Leonardo?

You gave the car to your wife?

Yes.

But you know that car can't get out of there.

-That car is under surveillance. -I know.

I did it because I had to.

Don't worry about your money, I already have that.

Alright. Listen.

I need to clean that car's past.

We need to get it a new registration and chassis number.

And most importantly, we need to erase Enrique from it.

He's never been the owner of this car. Do you hear me? Never.

What if the guy's still bothering with the police?

Causing trouble for something else?

If he's still causing trouble, we'll shut him up.

I don't need to say obvious things.

I was angry, and he turned it around in two seconds.

So that you see.

You two were thinking very different things, my love.

But with all those late arrivals, one thing, another thing.

And I'm pretty pregnant.

Twelve. Let's see.

Miss Marlén. Good morning.

-Come inside. -Excuse me.

Please.

You won't be opening the business today? Did you stay in bed?

No, never.

We had to close.

-Sit. -Excuse me.

-Are you having trouble with the products? -No.

Look. No.

Did the regulators show up?

Because those pigs charge you even for breathing.

When you least expect it, they come and close your business.

We had a little problem with space.

I mean, the car and the business can't share the stand.

Car and business?

Are you using it for the first time?

No, not the first time. It's a used one we have now.

-Who did you buy it from? -Hmm.

But he better take it away soon

because I don't want to lose money.

No, you're absolutely right, Miss Marlén.

This is why I came.

To give you some good news.

-You got a job. -No.

Well, I wish.

I have a couple of cousins who are interested

in the Prosperity Network.

-You don't say! -Excellent!

Yes.

And they have some people with them, they already know.

There's something mysterious here.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE DEPARTMENT

That car is not legal,

or else we're talking about my car.

Look, Mr. Enrique, we'll deal with that calmly.

We can't accuse them without any proof.

There's a lot of coincidences.

And we both have our suspicions.

Yes, but we don't have any proof, Enrique.

Send a squad. Make them do a thorough search of that house.

We'll move calmly. Alright?

They're going to move the car from there.

Miss Marlén said she needed the space because it's bad for business.

We won't lose anything if we try, sir.

Look, maybe this is the chance to find the evidence you need

in order to make them pay the way they should.

I'll organize a visit to the neighborhood.

-That's it. -But you...

won't be saying or doing anything.

That woman has to trust you completely.

Alright?

BASED ON THE BOOK EL CARTEL DE LOS SAPOS

BY ANDRÉS LÓPEZ

Subtitle translation by: Paz Romero