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Doesn't it feel like it'll be the best weekend ever?

- Cristina... - Surprise!

I didn't think she'd turn up.

I'll come to your room at 1am.

Come on, use your head.

That's the only part of my body I won't be using tonight.

Your husband has a bed, thanks to me.

If you want him to stay in the clinic, come and see me here.

Doña Cayetana is waiting for you.

Could someone else go?

You know they always ask for you. Off you go.

- Why isn't Luisa here? - She had an accident.

If you want a seamstress, you have one.

If you want something else, look elsewhere.

- Doña Cayetana. - Yes?

May I have a word?

It's about Don Francisco.

He has a crush on you. So?

You won't be the first or the last.

Did you think she wouldn't tell me?

What would you think if I told your husband?

Please don't do that.

Do you think I should do you a favour?

I'm going to propose.

- You're rushing things-- - No, it's been six years.

- Clara, will you marry me? - You praying?

You know what he's going to ask you.

You'll have to answer.

- Pedro. - What?

His name's Manolito. It's my son, mine and yours.

- My son? - All planned out.

I assume she'll go to the bank first thing.

- I'll see you there. - I told you I'd help you.

Here.

20 years' worth of savings. I hope you understand the value.

Half of Blanca's savings.

My wallet, it's been stolen.

It was him!

I was brought up at the Virgen del Carmen orphanage.

I met Eduardo when I was seven.

He'd also been abandoned by his mother.

Blanca Soto Fernández.

I'm sorry I lied to you.

- Where is my son? - He died 3 months ago.

A man came to speak to me, he knows about Cuba.

I was told you were blackmailed

by someone who knows about your past.

Alberto would be interested to know.

You wouldn't dream of it.

- Pilar is a good bidder-- - How much?

Twice what you gave me last time.

- You're a rotter. - Till tomorrow evening.

Doña Gloria.

What a surprise to see you so early. We're not open yet.

Good morning, Emilio.

I have a list of the guests for my stepson's wedding.

Don Alberto will be back from Paris in a few hours.

I must have got mixed up with the plane times.

I'll leave it on his desk so he sees it.

Goodbye.

- Hello, Doña Gloria. - Hello.

Sorry, I didn't hear you. I was busy with the wages.

- Don't worry. - Can I help you?

This is a list of the names and addresses for the invites.

- I'll give it to Don Alberto. - Thank you.

Hang on a minute.

I had a wonderful time. Thanks.

That was all.

Welcome back.

Thanks.

- How was the trip? - Fantastic.

I'm glad. Shall I take the suitcases upstairs?

Yes, Pedro. Thanks.

Alberto...

Are you OK?

A bit tired.

"The Day After"

And we have lots of work.

You're nervous, everything will be fine.

- Just wait and see. - I know. Thanks.

Emilio.

I hope you enjoyed the trip.

- News? - The wedding invitations are here.

Doña Gloria left the addresses on your desk

so you could send them.

I'll get right to it. See you upstairs.

- What else? - Nothing worth mentioning.

Except your sister.

She arrives punctually and sells more

than all the other sales staff.

Thank you, Emilio.

And this makes the last one.

Thank you so much, dear. You're wonderful.

- The model is to thank. - Thank you.

Alberto!

How are you?

How was Paris? Do I get a souvenir?

- You seem happy. - I'm glad to see my brother.

That's a turn up for the books. Why now?

I hear you've sold a lot.

I love this job, I know you don't believe me.

Why the rush? Are you that keen to work?

I want to unpack.

- Just a moment... - No.

What is it?

Sorry.

We need to talk.

Ana?

May I help you?

No, that's all right.

Ana?

The orders are waiting for you.

Glad to see you, Uncle.

- How was the trip? - Good, lots of work.

As it should be.

Well, here we are again.

I'd only ever travelled as far as Madrid,

but with this trip I sort of got used to it.

Now it's time to forget Paris.

Imagine if we'd stayed there.

I can.

If only every day were like this.

It will be.

I love you!

Did you hear me?

Ana!

Hurry, we have to go.

Yes, all right.

Hello. How are you, Mateo?

Were you hiding from me?

- How's it going? - We've hired the models.

You should see them!

The workshop is in full swing.

I'm waiting to hear about the trip.

Good for business.

That's great news,

but is that all from the City of Love?

The City of Love...

- We brought you a gift. - Really?

What is it?

- An ordinary beret. - Honestly...

You don't put it on like that.

Like this. It's more subtle, élégant.

Tell them who you saw.

- Who was it? - Coco Chanel.

Did you speak to her?

No, when I looked again she was gone.

- And the Eiffel Tower? - Yes.

All of Paris lit up.

Raúl said the sky is reflected on the ground.

- Mr. De la Riva is "Raúl" now? - Yes.

Are the Parisians handsome?

I'm not going to say a thing.

Weren't you going to say hello?

How are you? Any news?

Why not tell me about Paris while I smoke outside?

Sure.

You have to try the food. Loads of butter...

What do you care? You always look great.

A good stew is great, but even so...

The croissants for breakfast were a mortal sin.

Did you hear me?

- What did I say? - You liked the Eiffel Tower.

It's about Mateo...

Not that again.

It's him, he's always provoking me.

- He said Pedro is going to propose. - And didn't he?

He wanted to propose?

- I'm really shocked-- - You knew?

- Yes, should I have told you? - Of course.

But why didn't he propose?

- Maybe it wasn't the right moment. - He told everyone else.

What about you?

Hello.

I thought you'd abandoned me with the invites.

The text is nice, the handwriting is lovely,

and the colour is perfect. What do you think?

Fine.

Tell me now if there's anything you're not sure about.

No, it's fine that way.

I was thinking of putting a drawing of us under the text.

We're naked

clenching a rose in our mouths. OK?

No problem at all.

What's up with you?

I'm fine, just tired. I'd preferred to have rested.

My fault for keeping you up so late.

But to be quite honest,

I don't regret it.

Me neither.

I'll miss that smile in the morning.

You'd think we'd been there forever.

No, that's after we get married.

Listen, if you regret it,

you still have time, you know.

Why not take the day off?

- We'll look for a Tom Collins-- - I have work to do.

And I'm in the way, right? Sorry.

I didn't mean that.

No, I actually like the fact you're so responsible.

You don't mind?

I don't like to see you so glum.

I take one to show my friends.

- Bye. - Bye.

Mateo!

I thought you'd be resting after the trip.

A wedding takes a lot of planning, especially if you decide

to go to Paris before.

I don't know who your trip surprised most.

Alberto, I hope.

- And a pleasant surprise. - You tell me.

Your smile is giving you away.

I thought he'd be busy and wouldn't have time for you,

I see he did.

It's a question of organising your time.

True, the shops shut at 8pm and the night is young.

Well, I suppose

the dinner was longer than expected,

I'd had a few drinks too many,

and we were having such fun we lost track of time.

- You know how it is. - No, how?

- You really are-- - What?

You think you're smart.

- And you're a card. - Why?

Tell me.

All you need to know...

is that I'm a good girl.

Bye, Mateo.

Bye.

This is the life.

Doña Blanca could get ill more often.

That was for you.

Talk to him. You might be worrying for no reason.

Maybe nothing happened.

What happened?

The Eiffel Tower, Coco Chanel... Wasn't it the trip of a lifetime?

Not really.

- Cristina turned up. - No!

I had to wait at the hotel until they came back.

That's not all.

They got back two hours late. She was in his room.

Conclusion: never wait for a man at a hotel.

I'm so sorry, Ana.

Don't worry. How are things here?

I really missed you.

We missed you too.

Did you hear about Doña Blanca?

She's been acting like she has a heart.

Someone must have stolen it!

Right?

- No fever. - How would you know?

Yes, and you know why?

You never tell me anything.

But I'm used to that by now.

Sorry for worrying about you.

Shall I fetch a doctor?

No, go back to work.

Doña Blanca?

Are you all right?

Is she not answering?

No, you have a go.

Doña Blanca?

Go back to work.

Doña Blanca?

Can't I just rest for even five minutes?

Coming!

Are you feeling all right?

No, I'm not.

- Surprised? - Yes, I am.

I thought you were the only person

not to get ill even once in 23 years.

- Shall I call a doctor? - No.

Don't worry about the workshop.

Rita will be in charge of the models.

- Fine. - If you need anything.

I'll get by, don't worry.

I thought you wouldn't come.

I tried to talk to you. You didn't make it easy.

I have work to do. Talk if you must.

Are you mad that I got back late?

Cristina wanted to surprise me. What was I to do?

I knocked on your door as soon as I got back.

As soon as you got back?

Yes.

I saw her going into your room before you came to mine.

Nothing happened.

She had a drink and fell asleep.

- In your bed? - What was I to do?

Tell me!

- I didn't want to upset you. - About what?

Nothing happened.

- Or did it? - I said no.

Would you tell me? Or you'd rather not upset me?

You're right, I should've told you.

- I love you. - So do I.

It isn't enough.

- I need some time. - What for?

To not feel you're cheating on me.

I'm not cheating. I'm doing what you asked.

- Don't you remember anymore? - Yes.

But it's not that easy.

So, back to work. As if Doña Blanca were here.

- If there were any problems-- - Don't worry, there won't be.

I hope not.

What are you waiting for?

What's going on?

Doña Blanca has left Rita in charge of the workshop.

Do you want to talk?

Not now, thanks.

Come on, move it! We don't want them to catch cold.

I want all the measurements when Mr. De la Riva arrives.

- Maybe you're a born leader, Rita. - "Doña" Rita.

Know what I like most?

That she isn't around. I don't want her to be sick,

but it was so good without her yelling.

Chop to it, Mercedes! It's due today!

Luisa, a visitor.

Here are the measurements.

Juan?

In flesh and blood. Well, more blood than flesh.

- You, here? - I got discharged.

They think the disease has abated. I'm all better, Luisa.

And now I'm even better.

So how are you?

Great. I am now anyway.

Why didn't you let me know?

And miss that look of surprise?

- I'm busy. - You didn't even say hello.

- Do you want croissants? - I can't talk.

Shall I talk in French?

Rita, can you...? See you upstairs.

What's up with you?

I'm always in the middle.

You wanted to propose to her, what happened?

You're driving her mad.

- She didn't know about it. - Turns out she did.

What are you hiding?

- She'd leave me. - Nonsense.

I mean it.

She won't understand like you.

If I make the slightest mistake

she'll leave me, Rita.

You're always there for me.

Except for now, I'm very busy. Bye, Pedro.

- It's soup, I know you don't like-- - Carmen.

I'm sorry.

I wasn't always the best mother.

I did what I thought was best.

Eat your soup.

Thank you.

There were things you didn't give me as a child,

but you taught me one thing well.

That was that whatever happens,

you have to keep on forging ahead.

We have darker colours over there.

Excuse me for a minute.

Carmen.

- Did you see your mother? - Yes.

How was she?

She seemed better. At least she ate something.

- I'm glad. - Max.

Thanks for asking after her.

Thank you very much.

Sorry, ma'am, I was serving...

Don't rush, I have all the time in the world.

As you're Employee of the Week, I dare say you're very busy.

Even the country club knows about it.

Yes, everyone is talking about you.

Thank you for the compliment... ma'am.

"Ma'am"? Ah, you want to be Employee of the Month.

Very well. I'm looking for a gift.

- For whom? - My daughter.

More or less your age.

I'm sure you can help me to give her a surprise.

A piece of jewellery is a fabulous gift.

What about this ring?

Or a 24-karat necklace?

Lovely.

I'm sure your daughter won't say no to such a unique gift.

Particularly if it's to say sorry.

- I should say sorry? - Well,

some people prefer to say it with gifts, not words.

I'm sure she won't mind.

She must be extraordinary.

Yes, until she didn't heed me. You know what?

Thanks for the effort, but I've changed my mind.

She's not materialistic at all,

she actually works.

She even seems to like it.

So, I won't get her a gift.

I don't want her to think she can't buy it with her own money.

Thank you, it was a pleasure. Whenever I wish to buy something,

you'll be the first assistant I turn to.

Goodbye, ma'am.

I'd say buy clothes, but that would be naughty.

- Name? - Elena Jiménez.

- Lovely name. - You already said that.

It's not my fault you all have nice names.

And now for the most important bit: my card.

Hold on to it. It's worth more than the cheques.

Sorry, I didn't know you were so busy.

Don't worry. This is Clara,

my secretary.

Ana, Sara, Matilde, Julia...

I'm Elena.

- I'm surrounded by so much beauty. - Where do you want it?

Put it wherever you want.

Good afternoon, Don Alberto.

Excuse me,

I'll ask you to leave before you realise he's more handsome.

Thank you.

Goodbye, Elena.

Isn't it a bit early for that?

What's up?

Ana saw Cristina going into my room.

Is she mad?

A little bit.

Any reason?

I didn't sleep with Cristina.

I have to leave Cristina.

Ana is the love of my life. I don't know what's wrong.

Shall I tell you?

Cristina is a beautiful, fun lady.

I've seen you laugh when you're with her.

It's an easy relationship. She's easy to be with.

- What if Ana didn't exist? - What?

- Could you be happy? - Ana is--

Just answer me.

What is it?

"If you don't want them published, leave 100,000 pesetas

at 158, Alcalá.

Tonight at 10pm."

Clara.

- Who brought this? - I didn't see anyone,

- but Pedro brought the post-- - Tell him to come up.

No, Rosita, impossible. I'm very busy.

I honestly don't have time. We'll talk tonight.

OK, we'll meet there.

See you later tonight.

Kisses, ciao. 'Bye.

- See who? - My cousin Roberto.

- He's staying in Madrid tonight. - Your cousin?

- Yes. - You meet up a lot.

- I have lots of cousins. - You send him kisses?

Yes...

We're very, very close.

I'd ask you to come along, but he only wants to see family.

- Don Alberto wants a word. - What?

And say hello to cousin Roberto from me.

- Did you hear that? - What?

A barefaced lie. He said "kisses" to his cousin.

You might say "hugs", but not "kisses".

- I mean kisses-- - Maybe you're overreacting.

You have to help me. I need to know.

- Have you tried asking? - Follow him.

- What? - To find out who it is.

I can't, but he'd never suspect you.

Have you heard yourself?

- If he's cheating-- - I said no!

You're a couple, couples talk things out.

- But Rita-- - No, I said no.

I promised not to get involved.

I have my own life. You're all mixed up.

You don't want to marry him nor leave him.

If he worries, it annoys you. What do you want?

Aren't you full of yourself?

Why? Because now I tell you the truth?

I never saw this envelope.

How can you be so sure?

There's no postmark.

All the envelopes here have them.

Someone delivered it today.

Thanks, Pedro. You can go.

Makes no sense, everyone knows we're broke.

But you'll get it.

If Gerardo and Cristina find out, we're finished.

Yet another problem...

Did you say a problem?

- I thought you'd gone home. - Bad news?

Nothing serious.

- Let me see-- - No.

- All right. Hi, Mateo. - Hi.

I need your opinion. Mateo...

So this is where you live?

I imagined it to be worse.

Sleep in this bed and you'll change your mind.

- That's what I had in mind! - What are you doing?

Are you all right?

This cough is the last thing to go.

I don't think city air is good for you.

- What if we move to the village? - You have work here...

Sorry, bad habit.

No, hang on. It's Juan.

- Your Juan? - Yes.

Rita and Ana, my best friends.

They made your absence bearable.

You're going to make us all cry.

Worth it, huh?

She told me a lot about you and how much you helped her.

Bet she didn't tell you how she helped us.

- Come here. - She gets all soft...

Now what will you do?

Don't tell me you're going home.

- We might look for another job. - You're better off here.

You won't always be in charge. They sacked me once.

You made a mistake and they forgave you.

- Will you do it again? - No, no.

What's wrong, Luisa?

I had some trouble with Don Francisco.

Trouble?

Enough to put my job at risk.

He got me readmitted, he can get me sacked too.

Don't look like that, it's all right.

Being with Juan is what's important. It was worth the effort.

Can you deal with her now?

I can make an excuse for you if you want.

I can deal with it. Let's go.

Tell me I haven't changed, Ana.

Everyone puts on weight in Paris.

- Croissants, cheeses, pâté... - True.

It all looks the same.

Unless you're breathing in.

Believe me, I thought about doing it.

Anyway,

- Isn't Le Petit Point worth it? - Absolutely.

The food is wonderful.

One of the best nights of my life.

What about afterwards?

We strolled through the Luxembourg Garden, Saint-Michel Blvd. ...

Albert was like a different person. It was if he were free.

As if he could be himself far away from all this.

He was happy, chatty,

thoughtful, a true gentleman.

I have to admit that for one minute...

I was almost tempted not to behave like a lady.

- But you didn't, did you? - No.

But now we're back

and everything is the same. He seems anxious.

He didn't even look at the invites. Want to see them?

What do you think?

Alberto and Cristina

Lovely.

That's what I think,

but he didn't look at them.

He must be worried about the business.

He has too much responsibility.

I wish he didn't devote so much time and effort to making it work.

- Shall we carry on? - Yes.

Reconsider it, please.

It's important for us.

Thank you.

We need that money whatever it takes.

I don't know who else to turn to.

What about using the wages?

And not pay the staff? I can't do that to them.

Don't be blackmailed, let Cristina find out.

So it was all in vain, then? Ana's suffering...

Delay paying them rather than let the business sink.

Emilio?

Is the money for the wages here?

Come in.

Good afternoon.

Take a seat, Emilio.

If you'll excuse me... Emilio.

Is it all there?

I was about to pay them when you called.

- Is there a problem? - We have some outstanding debts

that need settling. I need that money.

Without paying the staff?

For a few days until we have cash.

With all due respect, I don't see

how you hire a designer and go to Paris without cash.

Sometimes there are other priorities--

More of a priority than paying staff?

Would I do it if I had no other option?

To be quite honest,

I haven't the faintest idea.

Excuse me.

- Thanks, Ana. - Don't mention it.

How did it go?

- I have to take the waist in... - Silly, that wasn't the question.

I know. She told me about her marvellous trip.

I shouldn't have left you alone with that snob.

She hinted that they didn't do anything.

See? Told you.

I know. I know he loves me.

He'd never hurt me.

So why don't you forgive him? Why are you mad at him?

I can't hear those machines, ladies!

This is a haut couture workshop. If I want to hear gossip,

I go to the market.

Wipe that smile off your face, unless you want to sew on buttons.

- Just like Blanca, right? - Identical.

One day and I'll be unrecognisable.

Chop, chop!

What are you doing?

I want to talk to you. This is my best chance.

Very clever!

Help!

How do you feel?

Help!

Please help! Is there nobody out there?

Will you never talk to me again?

To say what?

- I was worried about you. - Right...

I know you don't believe me, but it's true.

No one every worried about me.

Just shut up.

I may not be your son,

but you're the only one who acted like a mother.

If you're worried I'll say you're a fraud,

don't worry, I don't intend to.

But don't expect anything else from me.

Please help! We're here!

- Wasn't that Doña Blanca? - No, she's ill.

We're trapped in the lift!

- Yes, it's her-- - What did you hear?

She's not going to die in there!

Rita? I'd know that laugh anywhere.

- Doña Blanca? - Yes.

Get on the phone now!

Don't worry. I'll call an engineer right away.

The lift is here.

It's stuck between floors.

He looked like you.

He was a good lad. A lot better than me.

He was convinced you didn't abandon him willingly.

He was right about that.

Where is he?

Where is he buried?

In the Almudena Cemetery. I can go there with you if you want.

Don't worry, I have someone I can go with.

Remember I have a daughter? A real daughter.

Who you lied to for 20 years.

- How dare you judge me. - I'm not.

I thought you'd understand how tough it is to face the truth.

You know something?

Even if you choose to ignore me,

I'm glad I did it.

Living with a lie like that must be even tougher.

What took so long?

I called him immediately.

Make sure it doesn't happen again.

- I'll do what I can. - That's what the other one said.

What are you all doing here? Come on, back to work!

Is this all you did in my absence?

We took the models' measurements.

And?

And we sorted out the workshop for the new fabric.

- And? - And... what else do you want?

You're Mr. De la Riva's PA. You tell me.

It you want to brag about Paris, do so in your spare time.

The only French word I want to hear is travail.

Yes, Doña Blanca.

Where's Miss Rivera?

Have you been giving time off to the girls as well?

Go back to work.

What?

They want 100,000 pesetas. I'm sick of this.

I can't take any more.

I don't need this store. Say it and our problems are over.

I won't marry Cristina, you won't have to hide in hotels.

It's over. All over.

Pay it, Alberto.

Just pay.

We're not going to give up now.

Our problems wouldn't end.

- I've been thinking about Paris. - Nothing happened.

I don't care what went on.

Do you know what I do care about?

I feel you're drifting away from me towards Cristina.

Spending more time with her means nothing.

You need to clear up what you feel about her.

I already do.

When you were forced to be with her.

- It's still an obligation. - You have fun.

I understand that. She's fun to be with.

I think you don't want to hurt me.

You love me.

I love you too.

So, pretend I'm not here for a few days.

That makes no sense.

- Because you'll realise you love-- - It's absurd.

Since when did you like me for my good sense?

I've always been brave, faced problems.

That's just what I'm doing now.

Do you have the cash?

Pay, then.

Do it for the two of us, Alberto.

Ana, Lucifer is back.

Get back to work when you're ready.

- Sorry, I had some-- - Don't make it even worse.

- Here, Rita. - Are you OK?

Sure.

Here you are, don't crease it.

Got a minute?

- I know you're working-- - That's right.

I won't keep you.

- I said no. - That's not the first time.

But I knew it meant yes.

Go or I swear I'll scream.

I suppose having your husband here has given you courage.

Or that's what you think.

Nice of him

to leave the hospital when he's ill.

- It's very thoughtful. - He was discharged.

Is that what he told you?

He's much nicer than I thought.

You gave me a fright. I thought someone found me out.

Don Francisco was in the store.

Did he tell you I was ill?

- That I left the clinic. - And is it true?

Why lie to me?

I know what's going on. He told me.

At first I refused to believe it. I couldn't imagine...

Then I realised that was why he paid my treatment.

I'm so sorry.

You don't need to be.

That rat took advantage of you.

I won't let him carry on doing it.

And your treatment?

There's nothing more important than you, nothing.

I'd rather die than let him do that.

You must go back. Is there no way of paying it?

You know there isn't.

Make it up, then.

Do it for me.

We'll discuss it tomorrow, I promise.

Today is our first day together.

I can finally look you in the eye...

and caress you.

And kiss you.

Nobody is going to spoil our day.

- But what-- - Tomorrow.

I really admire you.

- Me? - Yes, you.

- You're so strong. - Rita...

No, it's true.

So many things have happened, and you smile like it's nothing.

Crying doesn't solve anything.

See? An answer for everything.

I waited seven years for him.

It was hell to begin with, but I managed to be happy.

Were you?

And I will be again. You too.

All we need is time.

I hope you're right.

I hope they don't take long, we have plans.

- Plans? - Today is pay day, Pausa is waiting.

Let's have some fun.

Don't bother lining up.

What is it?

You'll be paid in a few days.

Don Alberto apologises.

There's been a slight problem that will be solved shortly.

- But what is it? - A setback, nothing serious.

- A setback? - This is matter for management.

- Is this normal? - It's the first time.

OK, that's enough. Please! Please!

I know many of you need the money urgently,

but we've always kept our word. It will be just two days.

I'll keep you all posted.

You may go now.

He has enough money to go to Paris

and buy fabric, but not to pay us.

Are you all right?

Yes. Let's go.

I was hoping you'd help me to break the news. It wasn't easy.

Sorry, I'm not fully recovered.

Do you really want to?

You need to express what's inside.

What are you saying?

I said I'd only seen you ill twice:

now, and 23 years ago.

Before you left to study in Barcelona.

We can carry on pretending I don't know.

My advice:

do something.

I don't care, I'm not staying home. Let's go out.

Dance, sing, spend it before we have it.

I need to get away from you-know-who.

And you need to change that sour face.

- OK, let's go out. - Are you sure?

Maybe I overdid it--

It's a girls' night out.

- All right. - What about me?

I'll let it go this time, blondie,

but next time, give me time to look smart.

Blondie? What do you mean? I have a name.

Do you? What is it?

What's it to you?

I'll just have to keep calling you blondie... Blondie.

My name's Rita. And I'm a natural blonde, not dyed.

Anyway, my name's Rita.

I'm Adolfo.

If I join you, you can call me anything.

We're going to Pausa.

It's a bar, you can treat her to a San Francisco. Right?

- Yes. - So, see you later... Blondie.

- What about your cousin? - My... huh?

I wanted a word about that.

It wasn't him on the phone.

- Rosa María. - Huh?

- How do you know? - I'm not stupid.

So, what is it?

Take a seat, please, because...

- I'm fine like this. - You are now, but--

- I'm not sitting. - Just sit!

OK, happy now? I know what it is.

I really don't think you do.

If you want to date another woman, just tell me.

- Don't make sacrifices. - I don't want another woman.

It's no sacrifice being with you.

Are you making sacrifices to be with me?

I really don't know.

Oh my God... Now I have to sit down.

When I heard you were proposing...

- Who told you that? - It doesn't matter.

I thought I'd be over the moon, but I wasn't.

Then I was mad when you didn't propose.

Though I didn't want that.

That's the honest truth.

Would you prefer not to know?

If both of us are unsure about this, well...

- Maybe this isn't-- - No, no, no...

I don't know...

Are you breaking up with me?

Are you?

Are you or not?

We should just give ourselves some time.

Find out what we both want.

I already know what I want.

I want...

the woman I met seven years ago.

Do you remember it?

She was always by my side.

Always listened to me.

Maybe I'm not her anymore.

- Carmen? - Yes?

- Mother. - May I?

Yes, of course, come in.

- I'm glad you're looking better. - Thanks.

I won't rest until I tell you something.

What's the matter?

- You're not sick-- - It's not about me.

About him.

Your brother.

No, it's longer. That was the fashion in Paris.

You'll look like a raccoon.

Do it and be quiet. You're démodé.

Me, démodé?

A guy hits on you and you don't even realise it.

I do, but like this happens to me every day!

He's not that handsome. He's a bighead.

Let's not go out, then.

It's not about him, silly! It's to help cheer you up.

And Alberto and Cristina?

I asked not to see him.

- I don't want to wait, all bitter. - Well said.

I don't know if I could do that.

We'll walk into Pausa and all our problems will disappear.

Yes...

- Two Manhattans. - Plenty of whisky.

He isn't here. Why do I build up my hopes?

- You said he wasn't that handsome. - It's true.

There were lots in Paris.

If they'd looked at me... He has lovely eyes.

Thanks, blondie. You have lovely eyes too.

Who said we were talking about you?

You weren't? I was getting excited.

Playing hard to get.

- You were...? - Ana.

- Hello. - Hello.

This is Antonio. He taught Elvis to dance.

He's bragging, but he's a nice guy.

- Nice to meet you. - Hello.

- Time for a drink, isn't it? - Yes.

A San Francisco for you. Then maybe a dance.

- Waiter! - Two Manhattans here

with double whisky.

- That's strong stuff. - Two more doubles, please.

We have to keep up with them!

Here's to you two.

Don Mateo. I thought you'd gone.

Surprised?

I thought you'd be dining with a model.

Know how to keep a secret?

Models are too vain.

- And you're not? - That's exactly why.

Neither someone too like you or too different.

What makes love complicated.

Love and all the other stuff.

- Had a bad day? - Trouble at work.

Can't tell an employee about it.

Do you see an employee here?

More like a friend.

I'm here for you. I let off steam the other day.

I remember. Nearly three hours about Pedro.

I hope it helped you to clear things up.

Yes, it did.

We broke up.

I knew I could make your day.

It's really late, I was just leaving.

I'm coming with you.

- No, Mateo. - I'm coming with you, end of story.

You trusted me.

I'm coming.

Let's go, then.

I see you've made up your mind to do it.

Wait for me outside.

Sorry, I don't have time right now.

Your father never did anything like this.

- I'm not my father. - Yes, less and less so.

I'm being blackmailed.

100,000 pesetas or it's the end. This is the only cash I have.

- Who is it? - I don't know.

- I wish I did. - Why are they doing it?

This was a mistake from the beginning.

Both you and my niece were well aware of that.

I'll pay the wages when I can. I promise you that.

Let's go.

I've packed everything. A couple of jumpers for the cold.

It gets cold, sweetheart. And this too,

in case he gets hungry, which he will.

He must eat properly.

Are you asking me to look after the boy?

- Where? In the storeroom? - Do you think I want this?

And your family?

My mum is dead, my dad is ill. Besides, you're his father.

Do you know where I live? In a basement without a toilet.

What will we do, mum?

Daddy doesn't want me here.

That's not it, silly.

The music is usually good.

Have you been here before? Your face doesn't ring a bell.

I don't look at all the lads that come here, not at all.

It's my first time here. I had no idea there were so many pretty girls.

Would you be here at weekends?

If I have a good dance partner.

We come here every second day.

After work of course.

But last week I was in Paris.

- Paris? - Yes.

- You're a woman of the world. - Well, not that much.

It was a work thing. For the designer Raúl de la Riva.

We're on first-name terms.

- We went shopping for fabric-- - So you speak French?

Mais oui!

- Shall I say something? - OK, how about:

"I'm dying to have a slow dance with you"?

But you just said it now!

You're full of surprises.

- And I love surprises. - I'm glad to hear it.

Don't fancy dancing?

No, I'm fine, thanks.

So, you work together at the store?

- Yes, but not serving customers-- - In the workshop.

You're a seamstress. You can tell by the hands.

My mother's a seamstress too, you see.

Hands say a lot about you.

You just need a good eye and some imagination.

Why not try and guess what I do?

Go on, have a go.

I don't know. A cook?

Cold, really cold.

- OK, let me have a try. - Go ahead.

You use your hands.

- Mechanic? - Mechanic?

Mechanic, plumber, carpenter, whatever.

I've been a handyman since I was 14.

See how I was right about hands?

- I'm going to the powder room, OK? - Of course.

Excuse me.

- Rita. - What?

- Please sit over there with me. - No, it's a slow dance now.

- All right then, I'm off. - No, please, just half an hour.

- Then I promise we'll leave. - Be there when I come back.

- Don't leave me alone with him. - OK.

Shall we order a Manhattan, blondie?

- Went down the wrong way. - Waiter!

There was a piano, people got up to sing.

They finally persuaded me,

but I didn't know a French one

so I sang La Verbena de la Paloma.

It was in Spanish, but they clapped like mad.

I'm more of a beach guy.

Forget the Eiffel Tower, Benidorm is the place to be.

I love the seaside, too.

You're welcome to come. You'd look great in a swimsuit.

- What are you like! - Am I right?

- You'll have to invite me. - I just did.

- I don't know, did you? - Rita!

- What are you doing here? - I need your help now.

- Help you with what? - To... Hi.

I have a...

a problem.

When you see it, you'll understand.

- Is there a problem? - It's nothing.

I'm busy right now, Pedro.

- Oh, you're with...? - Yes.

This is much more important. If not, I wouldn't ask you.

You must think I'm mad,

but you'll understand. It's the last favour I'll ask you.

Do you have to go right now?

Not now, Pedro.

Thanks.

- He's my future brother-in-law. - No need for explanations.

I said you look gorgeous in a swimsuit.

Are you all right?

I have to go. I'm really sorry.

I know I'll regret this, but...

Who is he?

Manuel. You can call me Manolito.

My son.

How can he be? But who's the mother?

Rosa María.

- Hang on just a minute. - What is it?

When you...

- How old are you? - Seven.

- Seven years ago? - I wasn't with Clara, I was single.

- Single and stupid. - You're right.

- Now what? - Tell your girlfriend.

- You have to tell-- - Not any more.

- What do you mean? - I did what you said.

She broke up with me.

I think so anyway.

- I'm sorry. - She needs time to think it over.

Even if I have the slightest chance,

if I tell her I have a son, it's the end.

We stick him under the bed and bring him food now and again.

I don't want to sleep under the bed.

No, silly, it was just a joke.

Help me out here.

Auntie Rita is a bit mad, titch.

Don't worry, we'll find a way for you to sleep in a bed, OK?

- Where's Rita? - Left us alone, I'm afraid.

Something came up, and Adolfo ran off crying.

- "Something came up"? - Her future brother-in-law.

She said you should stay.

It was nearly time for me to go. We have a check in time.

- Is it a hostel or a prison? - Good question.

- Thanks for the cocktail. - Stay a bit.

- Sorry. - If you were, you'd stay.

Have a nightcap with me.

I shouldn't have come. I did it for Rita.

Bad day?

Well...

Shall we go, then?

- I can make my own way home. - Yes, but it's boring.

Besides, I'm a gent. I can't let you walk home alone.

So, lead the way.

Ma'am.

- Yes, Elvira? - You have a visitor.

Oh, all right.

- May I take it? - It's fine, you may go.

Whatever it is,

we can talk about it tomorrow--

I won't keep you.

- What is it? - Don Alberto is being blackmailed.

What do you mean?

First, there was the robbery.

Then, Fernando Varela was asking for you, said time was running out.

I don't meant to offend you, but I don't like this one bit.

I have absolutely no idea what this is about.

Your words and your actions differ, ma'am.

If you've come to accuse me, do so and then leave.

Strange, that briefcase is like Don Alberto's.

What's inside? Let me guess: 100,000 pesetas?

Now do you feel accused, ma'am?

Will you act outraged for a few minutes

or simply give me the briefcase?

- It doesn't concern you. - The employees do.

I won't allow anyone to risk their future.

If you're so concerned about their future,

why not talk to your niece? She's still Alberto's lover.

Her private life is her business, no one else's.

Fine, but Alberto's isn't.

Alberto is engaged. And I'm sure that Cristina

wouldn't be pleased to know what he's up to with Ana.

What do you think?

If you talk, so will I.

Is that a threat?

What would Alberto Márquez say if he knew his mother was alive?

I'm taking the briefcase.

Will we see those photos again?

No idea.

Pray that rat doesn't ask for more.

Pray? We need a miracle

or I don't know how we'll pay the wages.

We'll sleep on it.

- Want a lift? - No.

- Cristina lives four blocks-- - Stop it!

- Just leave it out. - OK, not a word.

- Thanks. - Don't mention it.

See you tomorrow morning.

Ana?

Ana?

Mother-in-laws are tough to handle,

but if you buy them cakes, you win them over.

- Do you like films? - I don't go much.

Sunday morning, double session. Fancy it?

- I'd love to, but-- - You have a boyfriend?

- More or less. - A more or less boyfriend?

It's complicated.

Life should be simple. See? Like me.

I make do with a walk in the park and films.

Buy me socks for Christmas, and I'm happy!

As long as I see that smile.

- What's wrong? - Nothing.

- Don't want to be seen with me? - It's not that.

I haven't done this for a while. I'm out of practice.

That's easy to fix.

I have an early start tomorrow. I have to go.

Well, now you know.

If you ever need to take a walk, I'll volunteer.

- How ever often you need. - Thanks.

- Goodbye. - Goodbye.

I saw you last night. You were with someone.

He walked me back. So what?

No, do whatever you want.

- Taking a break? - No.

Wise up, you can be happy with Cristina.

Why are you so perfect?

Only an idiot wouldn't love you.

What happened?

The money for the wages. Was it your doing?

Who is it?

- May I have a word? - Of course.

My notice. I have another job.

- Will you not reconsider? - No.

- Why did he leave now he's cured? - He wasn't discharged.

He'd rather die than see me this way.

What did he mean by that?

- I don't know where to begin. - Start looking for a school.

Manolito? Manolito?

- He's not there. - What?

We shouldn't have left him there.

The two of us, no excuses.

This will change fashion.

- I don't think Spain wants that. - The designs?

I have a feeling our customers won't like them.

- No need to rush. - The decision is made.

- We made a very special agreement-- - You did.

- I kept my part and proposed. - What?

We're discussing the terms at this stage?

I don't know if I was right to make a pact behind her back.

There's just one purpose to everything: your happiness.

Why are you telling me this, Dad?