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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.

Do you know how to dance?

Yes. I'm not very good.

Get ready because we're arriving where the masters of salsa are.

And Cali, the capital.

If you want to impress the girls, you'll need to start dancing.

What do you like to eat?

There are hamburgers and hot dogs here, all Uncle Sam's food,

don't pay attention.

There's better food there.

Aborrajados, chontaduros, marranitas.

Do you know what that is?

-No. -You'll love it.

Something very important.

Don't believe everything you hear.

Whatever happens, whatever they say to you,

you're Pan American, nothing else.

Oh, soccer.

Fútbol, buddy.

Soccer doesn't exist here.

I'll tell you simply.

You've just arrived in heaven.

Wherever you go, you say that you're a Villegas,

and everyone will let you through.

Actually,

from now on life will be easier.

Believe me.

There's no departure record of any minor identified as Wilmer Tirado.

The officers are still doing sweeps in the streets,

and alerting all units.

Officer, you have to help me.

My son has to turn up.

We're doing everything possible.

But you need to calm down.

At this age, many boys party, go out with friends,

without saying anything.

Give it more time.

The thing is he didn't go party, because I know my son.

He didn't go party, officer.

Especially without telling me. I know where they took him.

They took my son to Colombia.

You have to find him.

Ms. Tirado, if you're sure about this,

you'll have to file a report formally.

Give the authorities some information

on the suspects.

Provide concrete information. A name, for example.

This has too much flavor.

Oh, Josefiño, the candles.

You won't forget, right? Make sure the fruit cream is very cold.

The whole cake, look at it.

-Lady, bring me the flowers. -The house looks pretty too.

Where did you find her?

They lent her to me to prepare Emanuel's birthday, do you like her?

What a big house.

What do you want to drink?

I'm okay for now. We're going to talk about the house.

-Okay. -Go ahead.

Mom, look. Look at the sculpture.

Man, Leonardo.

My dear and esteemed Jaime, it's so good to see you.

The feeling is mutual, it's good to see you.

Besides, we're not going to miss the boy's surprise.

Surprise, very big surprise, buddy.

Let me get you something to drink.

-Okay, what do you have? -I'll show you.

I liked this one.

Oh, Dad, you're awesome.

Really? Oh, honey. If the prettiest princess in the world says so.

...I believe you.

-Well, we're ready, let's go. -No. Wait a second.

I have this to put on you.

My love, today I don't need protection.

Today you don't leave the house without this.

We're celebrating though.

Even more reason.

We need the protection, so all of the energy flows to you.

Come here.

May all those who've arrived, and those yet to arrive

just bring happiness and prosperity to you forever.

Thanks.

You're going to make me the happiest man in the world,

marrying me.

I don't plan on leaving Emanuel, Dad.

Dayana, don't you understand what you're doing?

You'll realize.

Sooner or later, you'll realize.

I hope it's not too late.

Have you heard the latest about Raquelita?

She's at the top of her class at high school.

Just a minute.

Did she really deserve it or did you cast a spell?

What are you talking about?

For your information, intelligence doesn't need help.

When I found out that Adelaide was in the honors society,

my heart almost exploded.

The girl turned out smart.

I had no idea.

She is sensitive and is gifted with people,

that girl attracts love.

-So beautiful. -I think she inherited it from me.

And what about you, Fabioilita? How are you doing with your kids?

Good. Felipe is good.

Our biggest complaint with him is, he doesn't sit straight and eats slow.

And...

How's it been going with Fabiancito?

Good. He's a very intelligent and capable kid.

It's hard for him to focus, he has a quick mind.

It's a characteristic of being a genius. He's the same as his dad.

Attention, ladies and gentlemen. Please, come close.

What a nice party.

I can tell you're having fun.

I want to tell you that Leonardo Villegas

wants to say a few words, on the birthday

of Emanuel Villegas.

Here's Leonardo.

Well, firstly, thanks for being here.

It's a pleasure,

and privilege to be here celebrating with you all

the birthday of my brother Emanuel,

who isn't just my brother, but my friend,

inseparable co-worker and my partner.

For the family, it's a very important date.

And we've made an effort to celebrate that.

An unforgettable, memorable day.

Both for you, and for all of us.

Years ago, now,

I made you a promise.

I gave you my word, assuring you that the family would never be apart.

I know a few years have gone by.

But I want you to know that I've never stopped fighting... no matter what.

To keep my promise.

So I have a present for you

on the way,

that I know you'll like a lot.

So a toast for you

and for my whole family, which is the nicest thing that's happened to me.

A round of applause, please, for Emanuel Villegas. Happy Birthday.

Let's go, happy birthday, Emanuel!

I know the surprise I have for you will make you very happy.

Happy Birthday. I love you a lot.

Applause, please!

Bravo!

Love, a question.

Yes.

Do you know if Valeria is here?

No. Actually, I don't know her.

You don't?

Who's in charge here now?

She's a manager, and she's at the bar.

Thanks.

I'm generous. Tell them no.

Peroncito has to return and bring the other girls.

Congratulations on the promotion.

Buddy...

Give me a couple of cold beers

to toast the manager, please.

Alonso?

The one and only.

It's been so many years.

I had to return to my city.

You're the same. You haven't changed.

Not as good as you.

For example,

look how elegant you look.

You mean how old I look. Let's toast instead.

Let's toast to the compliment on elegance, and to your return.

Hey, Deisy.

What's going on with the usual suspects? Do they still come in?

Emanuel, Leonardo. All of them.

Do you mean Mr. Emanuel and Mr. Leonardo.

Yes, they still come in once a while.

It's hard when they own half of Cali.

Oh, really?

Haven't you spoken to them?

I stopped by Ms. Marlén's house a while ago to say hi,

but they weren't there.

They don't live there anymore.

The only one who still lives there, modestly,

is Ms. Marlén, the rest...

The shop was closed too.

It's not a good time to open a business.

They're looking forward to celebrating Emanuel's birthday.

If everything turns out well,

I know it will...

But tell me already.

Tomorrow, Wilmer, your son, will be here with us.

Stop joking around, asshole. You can't joke about this.

I'm not joking.

I'm serious.

Hugo is coming with him from the United States.

How? How did you pull it off? How did you find Dayana?

What did you do to bring him back?

It doesn't matter. The less you know, the better.

You just have to welcome him quietly.

-Yes, yes. -Okay?

-Don't scare him. -No.

The boy doesn't know us.

And who knows what they told him.

Thanks.

Do you know how much I've missed my son,

how much I've missed Wilmer?

It's the best present of my life.

I know. I know.

I still remember when we were kids, we had nothing to eat,

you always had my back.

Like what you taught me.

The bishop is always behind the horse.

I'd die for you.

You know I'd do the same.

You know it.

Listen to me.

Thanks, honestly,

for always taking care of us all. Thanks.

Okay, but no crying.

You either.

Pharmacy chain, bank, soccer teams.

Even radio stations.

You know something? I'd like to see them.

It's hard to reach them, you need to book an appointment.

What do you mean? They don't answer the phone?

Everyone waits in line for those two.

Deisy, what about Nora?

Long story.

In short,

she's the administrator of the pharmacy chain.

I bet she got married.

She's still single.

I don't know how interested she is, because...

She became a businesswoman.

All of them are drowning in cash.

Cheers.

You guys are bad asses.

But you need to thank Hugo, who's bringing him.

-That's true. -Although Dayana is going to be furious.

-Oh, yes. -I'll handle Dayana.

I don't plan on leaving my son motherless,

but I won't let them fuck me over again either.

Careful, fucker because we learned

that they have contacts,

and the last thing I want is them here to ruin the vibe.

Don't worry about her, I know her, I know how to calm her down.

I know you won't be quiet. You already know.

But have fun now, you too.

-Cheers to Wilmer. -For Wilmer.

-Really? -How was the surprise?

The best, the best.

It's impossible to meet with them today.

Now, we have to lobby them.

I know.

Wait and see if he'll meet me on Monday.

Norita. I want to introduce you to the new accountant of Low-Cost Pharmacy.

Nice to meet you. Fernando Puentes.

A great guy. A mathematician, rather.

He'll help us resolve all of the number problems,

and those things.

My younger sister. The brain of the family.

Come on.

It's nice to meet you. Nora Villegas.

Nice to meet you too.

She's in charge of everything.

Rather, she's the boss. You'll have to communicate with her

to set up a meeting.

Nice to meet you and it's great to work with you.

Welcome. Today we're not working, we're celebrating.

Enjoy, I'll let you two dance.

Let's go.

Who's that guy?

A new employee.

Thanks, Leonardo.

I'm going to make you an altar.

How did you find my grandson?

Oh, Mom, you know me.

I never stopped looking for him.

She also found a way to hide him.

But you did it legally.

Are you questioning your son?

Taking into account a woman who made us suffer so much?

The fact that she made mistakes,

doesn't mean that we can't make them.

-You're like a parrot. -I like things done right.

Mom, it was done right, the way you like it.

Wilmer himself decided to come visit his family,

and meet his dad.

You'll remember this.

He'll end up deciding to stay and live with us.

Son, first off, I want you to know

that it's not your fault.

When I was young, I made a mistake.

A mistake that I don't want you to make.

I betrayed the most important thing in life, family.

I did it for a woman.

I'm guessing my mom.

Going after Dayana...

I disappointed my brother Leonardo, your uncle,

who has been my loyal life companion and has never abandoned me.

He didn't want you and my mom to be together?

It's just that...

your uncle saw, from the start, things between your mom and I

weren't going to work.

Obviously, I didn't listen to him because I was in love.

I didn't have eyes for anyone else.

For that beauty, I secretly got married

and dropped out of college.

I began to swim against the current, why?

For your mom, one day, her head was filled with lies

and she decided not to listen to the father of her son.

Who fed her those lies?

People who aren't worth remembering, my son.

I'm not here to judge anyone

and, much less, to talk badly about your mom,

who, thanks to her, gave us an intelligent boy

with good manners and, especially, a warm heart.

-Like you. -Yes.

You're a Villegas from head to toe, my son.

Everything I'm telling you,

is for you to understand something.

It's not worth prioritizing other people,

over the people that you love most.

And especially, love,

which will surely be the greatest and most beautiful thing in life.

You can't put it before your family.

Understood?

I'm so happy you're here.

-Hello? -I can't hear you either.

All this time I endured not seeing my son.

-Listen, Emanuel... -No, you listen to me.

This is very simple.

You stole my son and took him for years.

I haven't been with him very long.

So you owe me many years.

You're not going to keep Wilmer.

You're not going to keep him, because I'm going to report

you and your whole family, do you understand?

Oh, Dayanita. You forgot what we learned in Law school.

Does it sound like a simple kidnapping?

Falsification of a public document?

Listen to me.

You can do whatever you like,

but right now the cards are in my favor.

And don't worry, the boy is in good hands, understood?

Emanuel!

Right now, Leonardo doesn't have any appointments.

Why don't you tell him my name?

If you tell him, I'm sure he'll make an exception.

We've been close friends for many years.

I'm sorry, but Leonardo doesn't make exceptions for family or friends.

Everyone has to go through the same filter.

Well, sweetie, how long do I have to wait?

Oh, let me see.

Around three weeks.

Three weeks, seriously?

Help me out, please?

Come back later to see if he has a minute.

That's better, thanks.

Breaking news.

The name of the new anti-narcotics director was just released.

General Hernando Parra will be in charge of leading

the new anti-drug policy in the country.

An officer who has committed himself to a career in the police force,

and working full force in the intelligence department.

We want to congratulate him on behalf of this radio station.

The big problem of this country

has always been permissiveness, with those who break the law.

Because, unfortunately, our society has gotten used to

coexisting with criminals who bleed it to death.

It's very sad to realize

that in most cases, regular people

know the criminals

and on many occasions, even support and enable them.

But this is over.

From now on, in each region of the country where there's an offense,

the anti-narcotics department will have a presence there

so that people who are benefiting

from the illicit drug business, won't be able to survive.

I, myself,

will focus all of my energy and effort on Cali.

Which has always been my city,

and to which I owe my performance.

The time to defend my country has arrived.

And those who have been unjustly mistreated.

Who are no longer here.

The discourse of someone recently promoted with airs of a hero.

Promises, full of passion.

To make people believe that he has finally arrived to change everything.

The same as a politician.

All I know is that I don't want any surprises with that fucker.

And I want to know everything.

What time he goes to the bathroom, what he had for breakfast,

who he spoke to. Actually, I want to know everything.

And you will.

But if Mr. Correct isn't under your command.

I have people in his unit.

If Parra thinks about sticking his nose where it doesn't belong,

you'll know about it beforehand.

Don't worry, Leonardo.

Parra was never able to get anything conclusive.

This won't be the exception.

From this moment on, his enemies are mine.

We're going to waive a joint fight, to close in from all fronts

on those profiting from drug trafficking.

Which are many and they seemingly multiply each day.

But I trust the words that Colonel Tirado said to me a few years ago.

You're the man that has what it takes to finish them.

Step by step, sir.

For now, let them think they have no limits.

Celebrate while they can, because the party

is about to end, understand?

That's how it's done, General.

Straight to prison for them,

and we make history.

Here they are, these are the utilities for this month.

Goals?

Yes.

Congratulations.

We're doing orders at the end of the month,

every three months we have inventory,

and we can see the goals established are being met.

Accordingly, we manage the commercial strategies,

biweekly discounts, promotions, and the famous two-for-one comes out.

Which, of course, we have this week.

Likewise, we train our new employees

to have good customer service.

And we've managed to consolidate as the people's pharmacy.

Everything in order?

Yes, you sound like a commercial.

Don't make fun of me.

I'm not making fun.

Your brother couldn't have left the business in better hands.

You know about finance,

you know how to administer very well,

manage people well, actually, you have the total package.

Don't exaggerate, you don't have to go overboard.

Meanwhile, you haven't told me how you met Leonardo.

It all started when I was working with...

Aren't you happy for me?

Emanuel, of course I'm happy you've gotten your son back.

More than anyone, I know how difficult this has been for you.

So?

I'm only asking you

not to forget that you have a daughter.

My love, do you think I'd forget about Raquel

just because Wilmer returned? No, no.

I know you won't.

Look, the doors of this house are equally open for your son.

But I need you to commit to taking care of Raquelcita.

-When did I stop? -Until now, you haven't.

But Dayana is a difficult woman.

-I'm afraid of her. -Afraid?

She can't do anything to us.

Emanuel.

She escaped with your son.

And managed to hide from you and your family for who knows how long.

Do you really think she'll just sit back and relax?

Besides, I'm a mother.

I know exactly how far I'd go to get my daughter back.

So, what I want

is for Raquel and I to avoid getting involved in Dayana's wrath.

Wilmer is fine.

When did he return?

No, he hasn't returned.

But he's fine.

Do you know where he is? Or who he was with?

If so, we can formally initiate a report

for the authorities to open an investigation.

I promise you that in no time we'll find him.

It's very important for us, Dayana.

Did you forget what we learned in law class?

Does it sound like a simple kidnapping?

Falsification of public documents.

Listen to me.

You can do whatever you want,

but at this moment the cards are in my favor.

Dayana.

Who has your son?

-Nobody. -What do you mean?

What happened to Wilmer?

You're right, officer.

Wilmer went out with his friends.

You haven't aged at all.

You have no idea how long...

how long I've waited for this moment.

Time has treated you well.

You're prettier than when I had to leave.

-Alonso, when...? -Did I leave prison?

A few days ago.

And since then I haven't stopped thinking about you, seeing you.

-How are you? -Free.

I don't owe anyone anything, I'm free.

There's nothing better, right?

I'm really happy you're well, calm.

And that you can make up for the time you were away from your family.

-the people... -And you.

Look, I want...

and need...

to make up for the time I stopped seeing and listening to you.

Alonso, Alonso. Wait.

You know that's impossible.

Time passed,

everything was forgiven, forgotten.

-Nora... -Absolutely everything.

I'm really happy that you're doing well.

I love seeing you like this, and that you have the opportunity to redo your life.

But I need you to understand that...

you're no longer in my plans.

They've already appointed this fucker,

more than ever we need to keep a low profile.

So, the bank, the pharmacy, the radio station, and the laboratory

have to act like our only sources of income.

Got it? So, everything under the table.

We're not going to brag.

I'm talking to you.

No strange activity,

that will give them the chance to screw us over.

-Okay? -Come here.

So we're going to limit the shipment of cane sugar?

On the contrary. We'll multiply those shipments.

We'll camouflage the drugs throughout the entire city.

In test tubes, wood, coffins,

paper, whatever we think of.

And...we'll ship it from here.

From the Pacific, the Atlantic, by sea and by air.

Actually, it'll rain drugs everywhere.

Exactly. They won't know where the goods are coming from.

You want to drive Parra crazy.

Confuse him and you'll rule.

I like it.

I've always considered you an even-tempered man.

That's why I knew you'd go places.

If you need anything let me know.

Thank you.

I'll repeat to you privately what I said in public.

The only thing I want to achieve is for society to stop covering up

criminals who act like good people.

I hope you help me expose and capture the criminals,

and each and every traitor who act like defenders of the law.

You can count on me.

You stole my son and took him for years.

You can do whatever you want.

But at this moment the cards are in my favor.

Finally, I have a few minutes of your time,

Mr. Leonardo.

Alonso.

I'm really happy for you,

for your progress.

I was told... you have a lot of businesses,

and now you're a very very busy man.

It wasn't enough to tell your secretary that

we've known each other for years, to get an appointment.

I had to come until I could sneak in a minute.

And that minute ended.

-Are you kicking me out? -Alonso.

I'm really happy that you're no longer in prison.

I'm really happy.

But you heard right.

Now, I'm a very busy man.

I don't have time to socialize with you.

I wish I could sit down and socialize.

So, I don't know what we have to discuss.

The silence, for example.

About everything I kept quiet about, and endured in the prison.

The Villegas had engaged in accumulating a significant fortune,

but also a large number of enemies.

Now, one by one, they showed up decisive about claiming their past

and to focus on placing stones in the way.

Are you okay?

Since you returned you've been lost in thought,

thinking about who knows what.

I thought I wasn't going to see him again.

That his life went on, mine too,

and there was no reason for us to keep in touch.

Who did you see?

Did they do anything to you?

A person from my past.

I saw him on the street, a long story.

Is this person a friend, a relative or...

or an ex-boyfriend?

Life is funny, isn't it?

When you think a wound has healed, it's like...

Life intervenes and puts salt and even lemon in it.

Things happen.

While you were locked up, I didn't sit back and relax.

I worked to support your family. They didn't tell you that?

Yes, they did.

-I'm very thankful for that. -Good.

You're out. I complied.

-We're even. -No, Leonardo.

We aren't.

I lost part of my life locked up in that damn prison.

Time stops in jail.

And I'll never make up

for what I lost, seeing and experiencing.

While you were becoming important on the outside,

I was there rotting, hiding a secret.

That you, more than anybody, know that if I had talked,

told someone,

I'd have screwed all of you over.

-Are you threatening me? -No, of course not.

Besides...

if I haven't talked up until now, why would I start, right?

I just wanted you to know what it was like to watch life pass by, from a cell.

And not be able to do the most important thing.

Like talk to Nora.

Don't talk about my sister ever again.

She doesn't exist to you.

And you're the only one responsible for ending up in this situation.

Firstly, because you got involved in something you shouldn't have.

And secondly, you broke the rules that you and I had made.

I complied with your family. You, with the law.

So from now on, your life and the Villegas' life

have no reason to intersect.

Do me a favor and don't come back.

Leonardo, please.

Help me, for old times sake, brother.

For someone who was in jail, it's impossible to find work.

It's impossible to go anywhere and not be looked at like a weirdo.

I have the title of ex-prisoner tattooed on my forehead.

-Ms. Marlén. -Michi.

You're just in time for chocolate.

Yes, thanks.

Hey, look.

Wilmer doesn't want to go to the house with me.

He wants to stay here, with you and his cousins.

Well, leave him,

I found out Fabián already arranged his room.

He wants to help me out at the shop,

leave him, he's happy.

But, Mom, Wilmer's my responsibility.

Not yours, or Fabiola's, with all due respect, right?

Let's see.

Did the boy have any friends in the USA? No. He was alone.

He's always with someone here and he's happy. Okay?

And me? Mm?

I deserve him too.

There's nothing I'd rather do than spend time with my son.

Then come everyday and visit him,

and you'll see each other and be happy.

Come on. Grab some chocolate and cheese bread, brat.

How can I say no?

Good.

Let me know when the shipment gets there.

I'll be waiting.

Are you involved in Alonso's return?

How long have you been there?

Answer my question.

I'm not involved at all.

I was also surprised to see him.

I didn't know he had gotten out of prison, why?

We saw each other in the street, and talked.

Why did he come see you?

He asked me for work. I told him no.

He wasn't welcome in my business, and much less in my family.

So don't worry, I don't want to see him either.

If he starts to seek you out and bother you,

let me know and we'll put an end to it.

Help him.

Leo.

I know that he made a mistake with you. With all of us.

But it was a long time ago.

If he came to see you, it's because he knows

that you can give him the help he needs.

You were good friends. Do it for that reason.

-Come in, please. Have a seat. -Thanks.

Welcome.

You're quite the General.

What can I say, Dayana?

It's been my life's passion.

So much effort.

I can certify that, I know.

I was surprised when they announced it, I didn't know you were in Cali.

I just got off the plane.

And your son, Wilmer? Where is he?

That's what I came to find out.

What do you mean? What happened?

You can imagine why I'm in Colombia,

to get the Villegas to give me my son back.

What my family and partner are enjoying right now,

has been earned through a lot of work.

With dedication.

And especially loyalty.

That's why we're not willing to share it with just anyone.

But I'm a person who...

Let's see, I'm willing to erase bad memories.

And to give you a helping hand, buddy.

You were once my friend, almost brother.

But you also need to understand that I can't offer you

an important position,

highly compensated.

But, there are things I can have you do.

I need someone to make rounds for me, things I can't do.

-Do you need a messenger? -No, no.

Let's say, assistant.

Someone willing to do all kinds of things,

at any time.

If it's not what you were expecting, don't feel obligated to accept.

I'm still the same, Leonardo.

Willing to do anything, whatever's necessary.

My only mistake was falling in love

-and believing that everything... -No, sir.

Your mistake was much more serious.

You didn't keep your word and a man who doesn't keep his word has nothing.

I just hope this time you comply.

It rained dollars at school.

A 7th grade boy was in the cafeteria

treating everyone in the room to snacks,

with several of those bills.

And I arrive at my room and find a so-called Martín Hernández

buying Domínguez overalls, for the album,

with a five dollar bill.

To top it off, in one of the bathrooms, there were several children

seemingly exchanging uniform clothing for cash.

Oh my God.

The children were happy with those bills.

And they don't even know how much it is.

Where did those dollars come from?

Mm.

Did any of the kids say anything to you?

Nobody said anything specifically.

But I started to look into it.

And everything points to the same as always.

Oh, no.

Hello.

Can I talk to Fabiola?

What happened now?

I need a favor.

Drop this uniform off at Mayerly's house, Leonardo's wife.

It's for their son, his name is Federico, the kid.

And this boy will come on to the team just like that?

We're not going to see him?

What do you think, Gerardo?

He's Leonardo's stepson.

He's going to enter the Pan American minor league, period.

As you say, Mr. Emanuel.

I'll take the uniform right away,

and call him for his first training.

Thanks for your understanding.

Yes.

Mr. Emanuel, there's a lady outside asking for you.

My dad always thought life was fair.

Do you know that I don't believe in that stuff?

I've always thought that life was about luck.

Just look at all of these photos, trophies confirming that.

My dad...

was a good man...

he was an honest guy...

he's dead.

And you're a liar,

showing off

all of your success.

You've been lucky, Emanuel.

Look at you.

Celebrating everything,

thinking you're a great businessman.

Tell me something.

Tell me the truth this time.

Do you think you're a good example?

Enough.

Seriously, enough.

No more, I don't want to fight, I swear I don't want to fight.

You don't have the right to come here today,

to speak to me about morals, after what you did.

-You're not entitled. I'm sorry. -What did I do?

What did I do?

I saved my son's life.

Is that so bad?

Is saving my son's life so bad,

by distancing him from you and your family?

Enough! End it!

You stole my son!

You secretly took him, you took him!

Years I'll never get back.

Do you know it was the best thing that could've happened to Wilmer?

For him to grow up without you.

And do you know, hypothetically,

what would've been the best thing to happen to my son?

For you to not have appeared.

Neither you nor your family.

Careful.

Careful what you say, Dayana.

It's the truth.

I need you to give him back to me.

No.

-I need you to give him back to me. -No.

That's not happening.

Not just because I say so, but because he wants it that way too.

Because he's happy.

Dayana, he's happy.

He's happy because he's surrounded by people who love him.

Because he's experiencing what you denied him for for years.

-Oh, really. -That's why.

Then, I'll ask you something.

Did you save his life, or put a rope around his neck?

These are all over the school.

Where did Fabían get dollars from?

I was hoping you could answer that.

The truth is that he arrived here with his hands full of cash,

and handed it out to his classmates.

As far as I know,

he's tried to buy homework, food,

favors, anything he can think of.

I promise we'll look into where he got the dollars,

and Leonardo and I will have him stop doing that.

I'm sorry but you've said that to me before.

Honestly, many times.

And that boy is going from bad to worse.

I'm telling you the truth, we'll be more strict with him.

I hope so for the good of Fabían.

For us, the institution has reached the limit with him.

He's cheated on his tests,

fought with classmates, abused his teachers.

I'm sorry but the opportunity is over.

CLUB BRISAS

Here you have the official messenger of the Villegas.

You accepted that position?

It was either this or continue having the door shut in my face

for being an ex-prisoner, Deisy.

Why did you return to Cali...

if you knew that you wouldn't be welcomed here?

Because it's my city.

It's the only thing I know.

I had to return.

-And for Nora, right? -For everything.

Even though you won't believe me...

Cali needed me.

And this city that now treats me like a dog...

you'll realize in time, you'll thank me for returning.

You'll see.

BASED ON THE BOOK EL CARTEL DE LOS SAPOS

BY ANDRÉS LÓPEZ

Subtitle translation by: Emily Tell