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Thank you for a wonderful night.

No, thank you, you picked me up, took me to a beautiful restaurant,

- and now you've brought me back. - May I kiss you goodnight?

Alberto saw Carlos and I together.

If he's got any heart, it'll have hurt him, even just a bit.

Since we came back from Rome

I haven't had my...

Tomorrow you and me in a room in Cibeles.

- Are you going to sleep with him? - Is that a problem?

No.

Dad, dad! Mum wants you to come home.

How often have I told you not to come here?

Did you fake evidence against De la Riva?

I don't want our name mixed up in this.

I'm willing to give Raúl a second chance.

- If this is a joke, it isn't funny. -I wish it was.

- I vote against. - In favour.

- You decide. - In favour.

- I thought we were together in this. - We're together only in bed.

I'd like you to understand that we have a good time together

- but... - That's all.

Before we hurt each other more, we should end it.

Comfort, quality and sobriety. The three lines for the uniforms.

If that's the best you can offer, I won't sign with Velvet.

I want to work with people who believe in what they do.

- We had something we liked. - The previous sketches?

We'll show them to her at the station.

Mrs. Ortega, I wanted you to see something before you left.

- You did these? - Yes.

They're wonderful. I'll speak to my father when I get to Barcelona.

I'll tell him we have a deal.

Good morning.

What are you doing?

We saved the collection.

You saved the collection.

Raúl De la Riva is back.

Thanks to me.

Life is smiling on us.

Come here!

And if we have a baby?

A little heir with your face and my smile.

What?

Now?

Not exactly now.

We'd have to wait about nine months.

It depends.

Don't you want to?

Yes, yes. You took me by surprise.

You'll be a wonderful father.

I always thought so, but when I saw you with Lourditas the other day, I knew.

It's really late!

Enrique and Bárbara are coming for breakfast.

The heir will have to wait.

But not for long.

The stork received the order.

Not a word to my father.

- 'Morning. - Congratulations, dad.

- Enrique! - If it's a girl, call her Bárbara.

It's a bit early for congratulations.

I was just telling them that we've decided to work on it.

What have you been doing since you got married?

I won't let our private life monopolize the conversation at breakfast.

Well, if yours won't, ours will.

Sweetheart?

Happy anniversary.

- What day is...? Is it...? - Admit it, you told him.

- What? - Good morning.

- Good morning. - 'Morning.

Enrique, it's...

It's beautiful.

It's the least he could do, isn't it? He's always at Velvet.

It must be a family thing.

- Shall we go? - Yes.

-We have to organize the workrooms. -Let the designers do that.

Who? The indomitable egotist and the poor seamstress.

You trust them too much.

Have a nice day, sweetheart.

Give me a kiss.

'Bye.

- Ciao. - Ciao.

I knew it.

What?

It's so predictable it's insulting. May I have the jam?

What is?

Another woman.

There's another woman.

Bárbara, that's ridiculous.

Didn't you say you wouldn't mind if he had an affair?

I wouldn't, if it was a one night fling with some slut.

But this is very expensive.

That means he has a guilty conscience and that does worry me.

Stop imagining things.

And you heard Patricia. He's always in Velvet. He has no time.

There's someone else and I'll find out who it is.

If you think there's someone else, why not give back the bracelet?

Because love may not be, but jewellery is forever.

I don't know, it may be coincidence,

but don't you think that without De la Riva's ridiculous models

- it's much better? - The models have gone,

but De la Riva is back.

- Good morning. - The amazing Márquez siblings.

- Good morning. - And Enrique.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

I hope your new stage in Velvet is at the level you deserve.

Between the airline and the collection there's no time to lose.

Shall we see about dividing up the tasks in the workroom?

- Send me up the employees' files... - No, Enrique.

Raúl knows them better than anyone, and Ana too. They should organize it.

Raúl, meet with Ana and sort it out, please.

- Of course. - Raúl...

Yes?

Welcome.

- Max, have you seen Ana anywhere? - No.

Doña Blanca, have you seen Ana?

- No, I'm sorry. - Wait.

Could you gather the dressmakers in the workroom?

- Yes, of course. - Are you all right?

Yes. Why?

I don't know.

When I came back you had a special gleam in your eyes, and now...

Now everything is back to normal.

Back to normal? How boring.

Ana!

There you are! Thank you.

Ana, I've been looking everywhere for you.

Why...

Why are you here on your own?

I'm waiting to go into the workroom. It's my first day.

You don't say.

I know that.

If you don't relax you're going to break in two.

- Is it so obvious? - You're shaking like a leaf.

Look, relax your arms.

Come on, breathe deeply. Raise your chin.

Breathe in.

Swell your chest.

More.

Swell your chest more. Oh, yes, very good.

For God's sake, you're a designer.

Stop apologizing for living.

- Weren't you nervous the first day? - Of course, I was scared to death.

But I didn't let them see that.

At least I think so.

And don't be so formal with me.

We're colleagues, and it lowers your standing.

- Thank you. - Let's go.

Now, all eyes are going to be on you. You have to seem bold,

- determined, never in doubt. - And if I make a mistake?

Darling, we are artists.

We never make mistakes, we change our mind.

Have you thought about the teams?

What do you mean, have "I" thought?

I'm not your boss. We're professional colleagues now.

We have to organize it together.

- How? - "How?"

"How?" Again? By making two teams.

What did we do as kids to play football?

- I never played football. - Neither did I! Who do you take me for?

- Gold. - Silver.

- Gold. - Silver.

- Gold. - Silver.

- Gold. - Silver.

- Gold. - Silver.

- Gold. - And in it goes.

Of course, with that tiny foot.

You were lucky. Choose.

Very well.

- Rita. - What? No!

Rita?

You told me to choose. You want to change?

No, no, that's fine.

Keep Rita. My turn: Luisa.

Pepita.

Sagrario.

- Well? - Honestly?

Her team is better.

Satisfied?

I've created a monster.

Just as well I had first choice.

Did you see his face when you called me?

- He seemed really annoyed. - Yes!

Luisa, it was hard for us all to be together.

I know.

But we're together in Doña Aurorita's collection.

Are you still determined to put the contest money in the workroom?

Of course, why would I change my mind?

I don't know. Because you artists are like that, unpredictable.

When can you pick up the cheque?

- This evening. - OK.

- And we'll celebrate in the Pausa? - Of course.

- But we're paying for dinner. -We'll see.

Hello. Rita, this is for you.

- What is it? - Who's it from?

- It's mine. - I thought it was from Adolfo.

Well, it's for Adolfo. He's being a real gentleman these days.

What is it?

Work gloves.

How romantic.

That creep isn't going to make fun of me or her.

- Shouldn't you be handing out the post? - Yes.

- Or is there no post today? - Yes... no...

There's post every day except Sunday, but...

No buts. Do your work and stop spying on your colleagues.

- Adolfo has children. - What?

Adolfo, Rita's boyfriend.

You must know who he is. He's tall, looks German, rough...

And he's...

He's hurting Rita.

I can't let him, because I love Rita like there was no tomorrow.

But I have to love her like a friend because I'm getting married...

- Adolfo isn't behaving well. - No, it doesn't sound good.

It sounds terrible. And if I tell her, she won't listen to me.

No one ever does.

I'll give you some advice.

Don't get involved in a couple's problems.

You'll get burned.

Thank you.

Pedro...

- You're wanted at the entrance. -All right.

- Cousin! - Cousin!

- How are you, Pedrito? - I thought you'd be here later!

It's been ages. You're like Santa. We only see you at Christmas.

Yes. We...

Excuse us.

Are you ready for the interview?

Be careful, because Don Emilio is very particular.

Not just anyone can come and work here.

- You got in. - What?

Don't worry, I'm all prepared.

Max, this is my cousin Jonás. He wants to be a sales assistant.

I'm Max.

- Good luck. - Luck?

I know how to treat customers. Women have no secrets for me.

- I understand them less and less. - If you don't...

I'll show you the rest of the store.

- In this area... - When can I meet some cuties?

Never. People come here to work. Over there we have a footwear area,

upstairs we have jewellery, and soon we'll have our new collection

so if you get accepted you'll have to read some fashion magazines,

- four or... - Don't turn round.

What's wrong? What's happened? Where?

- This is going to be tough for you. - Why? Why?

It's Clara. She's over there, and flirting with someone else.

- That's OK. - Aren't you with her?

- No, I'm marrying Rosa Mari. - What?

It's a lie, but no one knows.

I'll show you where Don Alberto, the boss, has his office.

Mateo, there are people here.

- What if we don't go to work today? - Don't be silly.

It's not silly. Imagine, you and me alone at home for days.

Yes, of course,

and your mother and your aunts bringing us tea.

- I'm moving out, Clarita. - What?

I'm looking for an apartment, in the centre.

An apartment to which you, my dear secretary...

- And girlfriend, don't forget. - Yes, yes, as you wish.

...are invited to visit whenever you please.

I'd appreciate a certain assiduity.

You're a scoundrel.

But you're my scoundrel.

- Carlos! What brings you here? - We've got problems.

Clara, find Patricia and Enrique. I want everyone in the boardroom.

Sara Ortega rang me.

Her father is in New York negotiating with Bloomingdale's.

Negotiating what?

The Americans have an interesting proposal

and they're sending us their sketches.

- What shall we do? - Show them that we're the best.

That we care about the contract and will do all we can to get it.

- How? We're 4,000 miles away. - Then we'll go to New York.

To New York?

I'll take those models and give a presentation they won't forget.

No, you'll do absolutely nothing.

Are you going to pay for your ticket?

With paying off Lorenzo and Raúl's new demands, we have no money.

- We do have money. - Not for that.

You don't have my authorization.

If you want to go to New York, find the money yourself.

Excuse me, Carlos.

Honey.

What are you doing here?

I'm looking for something to wear with your gift.

Of course. Charge it to my account.

And I'm going up to see Alberto. 'Bye.

A lot of work?

No, the usual. There was a slight complication but it's fine.

- Don Enrique, may I have a word? -Yes.

Excuse me.

Bárbara, why are you all on your own?

My husband is so attentive.

He leaves me standing, even to attend to a sales assistant.

Well, he's new to the store, he has to gain the employees' respect.

If it's only that...

You don't think...

He's a man. Thinking otherwise would be naive.

I don't think--

He eats sirloin every day at home, but he still likes

a bit of greasy omelette from time to time.

Good morning.

Good morning. It's quite a mess, isn't it?

- You told her? - Yes, I did.

We could meet with him when he comes back.

- In two weeks the uniforms... - No, we have to do it sooner.

We don't even have the patterns. At most, we could post the sketches.

No, we have to do something dramatic.

We have to look him in the eye and show him our sketches

before the Americans hit him with their designs.

You heard Enrique. There's no money.

- Tell me something I don't know. - Such as what?

The tickets cost 20,000 pesetas.

Unless there's a miracle, or we rob a bank,

or Cristina sells her jewellery, we're in trouble.

- Excuse me? - No, maybe...

- I was joking. - Look, my jewellery--

We'll pawn jewels.

My father's.

Classic models from previous collections. This is a gem.

Are you sure?

This isn't just fashion. It's history and the store's past.

- We'll use the past to build the future. - But there's no time.

- We have to organize, call the press... - I'll do it!

Yes, yes, I can do it.

I've always organized the best parties in Madrid. I want to help.

- And Bárbara can help too. - It's all yours.

Ana, find Elena and we'll meet in my office.

We must find a striking way to present the collection. They can't say no.

We'll get that contract.

I don't know much about fashion but aren't those dresses antiques?

Congratulations, Enrique, you're learning.

And what are you doing with them?

Didn't Alberto tell you?

An auction.

Have you got a better idea?

Accept that you lost the customer who was going to save us from ruin.

You're clutching at straws.

Ortega isn't going to buy our designs. We were too late.

Perhaps this is the time for you to consider

if you're doing your job well.

And learn from you how to improve?

What have you done for the store?

Don't take it like that, it's just advice.

I mean, we're family, and families help each other.

You want to help me in this?

Keep out of it.

Are you at least going to explain what you have in mind?

Or do I have to trust you?

It will be a great event.

We'll get free publicity and raise the money to buy the tickets.

And this great event

is being organized by your wife and mine?

No.

- I'll supervise all the changes. - Clara will help.

She knows the store inside out.

Well, that's that.

- With those two? Are you crazy? - It's only for two days.

- And who'll do my normal job? - You will. We can't afford to stop.

Put a feed bag on me, and I'm your workhorse.

We'll pay you a bonus.

But we have to find you an apartment. I've been looking and--

- That's no way to work - Don't annoy me.

No, don't you annoy me. This is an emergency. We all have to help.

Very well, look for the apartment yourself.

And I'm warning you, I won't let those two away with this much.

At the slightest snub, I swear--

- Don Emilio. - Yes?

My cousin is here about the sales position.

Do you remember?

Of course I remember. Pleased to meet you.

Your cousin spoke very highly of you.

And of you to me.

Well, do you have any experience in dealing with the public?

I was an altar boy, and I ran the raffle at the village fair.

That's a relief.

Yes, for everyone, but above all he's very keen to get the job.

Aren't you?

And if not, we're still friends.

I'll go home, and no hard feelings.

- Oh, my God! - I was joking.

He looked so tense I wanted him to relax.

He's a bundle of nerves.

Look, Don Emilio, I know that to work here

you have to have the PASE.

The PASE?

Punctuality, Aptitude, Seriousness and Education.

That's it, that's it. That's exactly what it is.

- I taught him that. - Instead of boasting,

you should apply the ideas to yourself

because punctuality isn't exactly one of your main virtues.

Very well, you're on trial for a week.

If you comply with the PASE, the job is yours.

Thank you, Don Emilio. You won't regret it.

I hope not.

I hope not.

Very well.

Show him his tasks, introduce him to his colleagues

and get him his uniform.

What are you waiting for? Get to work.

If my mother could see me. It's so elegant.

Try it on for size.

Go in.

As you're being so nice recently, I've brought you a present.

The best present is seeing you every day.

Well, I can return it and save the money. With life today...

No, no, blondie. Let's see what I've won.

Joker.

To protect those lovely hands you have.

I don't know if this present is more for me

or for you.

You're an octopus.

You know a liar always gets caught out?

And that lying won't get you anywhere fast. Did you know that?

But of course you have long legs. You know what else you have?

A wife and a daughter. That's what you have.

What are you saying?

That he's got a wife and a daughter.

- Me. - Don't act the innocent, Adolfo.

I saw you with your child. If I were you, I'd be ashamed.

So you can apologize and get--

- She was my niece. - What?

My sister Encarna's daughter.

Pedro, that's enough.

Adolfo's my boyfriend. Nothing you say can change that.

- He's fooling you. - No!

He loves me and respects me and shows it all the time.

And for the first time a man's making me happy.

I've had a hard time.

I've had a really hard time

and I think that for once I deserve something like this.

Don't I?

- Listen... - What?

I think there was a mistake.

Yes, yes, it's a bit short.

Doña Blanca, please, listen. I don't want taffeta.

If I'd wanted taffeta, I'd have ordered taffeta, but I don't want taffeta.

I want wool, wool with texture.

Taffeta is light and closely-woven, and, most important, we have it here.

Elena, please, could you come here a moment?

Just a moment. If I say to you,

- I'm talking about fabric with texture. - Yes.

100% natural,

that hangs well and is warm,

what do you think of?

In wool, in mohair, in cashmere...

Wool. Woooool!

That's what I want. I'll see if Don Emilio can help me.

How dare you undermine me in front of Mr. De la Riva?

Excuse me.

Doña Elena, just as well I found you. Don Alberto is waiting for us urgently.

- Come in. - Don Alberto...

Come in, please.

- Thank you for coming so quickly. - It's no wonder.

Ana filled me in.

Have you thought yet what to take to Mr. Ortega?

No, that's why I called you.

We have to find the way to stand out from the Americans.

I've got some ideas and Doña Elena has some proposals.

Doña Elena?

- Are you all right? - Yes, my mind just wandered a bit.

- Ana says you have some proposals. - Oh, yes.

In Cuba, I knew an American designer who did it like this.

- That's how they do it in the U.S. - But we have to do something different.

We can't do the same as Bloomingdale's.

Sketches with fabric samples and colour charts won't be much use, will they?

No, it doesn't look good for Velvet.

But, as we've got nothing to lose, you can be as crazy as you want.

But we can't present the collection without showing the uniforms.

There must be a way, something,

a way they can visualize it, we have to make it easy for them.

Dolls?

What?

We could show the uniforms on dolls. I did it as a child.

It isn't the same, but it's better than just a sketch.

How long would it take to make them?

It could be ready tomorrow.

I really like it.

You have to come with me to New York.

If the auction goes badly there'll be no money.

It'll be a success and you're coming to New York to present those models.

He's right, Ana.

They're your sketches.

- To New York? - Yes!

But I can't go to Pausa. I have to get the designs ready.

- That's OK. - Can you imagine?

The Empire State.

Rita, what was the film we saw that it appeared in?

- What? - An Affair to Remember.

What affair?

Rita, the film...

- What's wrong with you? - Nothing. I heard you. New York.

It's like you're not happy for Ana.

I'm happy and envious but I was thinking of something else.

- Adolfo? - Worse.

- Pedro. - Pedro.

He made a ridiculous scene with Adolfo.

- He's jealous. - No.

Don't start that again, he's marrying Rosa Mari.

So forget about that and worry about yourself.

- Why? - Alberto and you alone.

New York will be Paris again. Ana, don't be stupid.

No, no. The past is the past.

- Luisa, help me with her. - No, it's all clear.

Pedro isn't jealous of Adolfo, and you and Alberto, that's in the past.

- Under control, you say. - It's under control.

Even you don't believe that.

What about Paris?

Paris, it's been ages since Paris.

Don't compare it.

Anyway, Cristina and I are in another moment, we're...

She wants...

Well...

Cristina wants us to have an heir.

An Alberto Junior among us. I can't wait to see it.

You said it with such delight.

I always wanted to be a father but I don't think this is the time.

- Have you told her? - No.

But we're not kids anymore, Mateo, and...

If you can stop living with your mothers

- and move in with Clara-- - Hang on.

I'm not doing that.

I'm living on my own.

A bachelor apartment.

If I go and eat with my mothers every day, that's one thing.

Then I'll have...

a regular visitor,

but I'm a bachelor.

A bachelor.

Mateo, I think an apartment will be too small for you.

I'd start looking at houses instead.

It might suit you better.

Where were you?

I was just late.

I'm not pregnant.

Well,

- don't worry, it took me ages too. - I guess.

I was so silly. I got my hopes up too soon.

No, no. With a bit of patience and a bit of... you know what,

in no time you'll be buying maternity dresses.

- It's a matter of time. - Oh! Time?

That's exactly what we don't have.

Don Emilio is waiting for us, we'll be late.

Very good. That's the attitude.

I think we should put the chairs here, in two blocks.

-And we'll need mannequins... -Clarita!

We have to call to inform ABC.

And Pueblo and Ya too. Don't forget.

Very well.

And as for magazines...

I think Hola

and Siluetas.

Got it.

Just in case, 10 Minutos and Garbo too.

Anything else?

No, nothing else. Thank you, Clarita. You're a great help.

By the way...

You're Mateo's current girlfriend, aren't you?

Yes, why?

No, well, it's strange.

We're from different worlds but with something in common.

I had a relationship with him a long time ago.

Mateo is a man with too much experience.

And a flatterer.

He always told me I was the prettiest woman in Madrid.

Because he didn't know me.

- Clarita! - Yes?

Do we have enough chairs for the auction?

Yes, there are lots and various models.

Bring about ten or twelve up to the office,

in lots of models.

To see them.

Thank you.

He who looks up at the stars walks better, Pedro.

I don't understand you, Don Emilio.

I'm thinking about things.

It seems you're not happy about your cousin.

I'm very happy, and very grateful, Don Emilio.

He's settling into his room, everything's fine, I'm happy.

What's the matter?

Don't tell me.

Rita.

- You told me not to get involved. - And you got burned.

- Yes. She doesn't trust me! - Sssh.

She doesn't trust me.

I'm Pedro Infantes.

I'm her friend from the village, her best friend, Don Emilio.

You have to wait until she opens her eyes herself.

No, I can't let that swine deceive her like this.

No, no. I need something. I need proof.

The only thing you could show Rita

is his employment file because it shows his marital status.

- But you don't have access to that. - No, I don't have access.

- It's impossible. It's in Clara's files. - That's right, and naturally

Clara has no authority to give them to you.

Of course, as Clara is so busy with the business of the auction,

you could go to the filing cabinet

and take the file without her permission,

- which would be a serious offence. - Exactly.

I can't look in the filing cabinets. It's impossible.

What you're saying is that...

Right? Or what are you saying?

Pedro,

when God brought you into the world, he played a dirty trick on me.

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Bye, Clarita.

Come on.

Claraaaaaaa!

Claritaaaaaaa!

This is the Pausa.

Those are the employees from the local shops

and those are the dressmakers.

- There's good livestock, eh? - Yes.

Hello!

Don't you remember me?

Hello, Jonás, how are you?

Hello, Margarita.

Rita, Rita.

- But your name is Margarita. - What? Margarita?

Is your name Margarita?

In the village. Here, I'm Rita.

Of course, Margarita. And your friend is...?

Luisa.

- Her name's Luisa. - My pleasure.

- Can I speak to you a minute? - If it's about Adolfo...

- I've got proof-- - Pedro,

let's not argue here, I'm begging you.

She's so stubborn.

She is, but no one... No one is more hard headed than me.

Doña Elena, can you cut the fabric while I do the patterns?

Hello!

- But how... - A colleague let me in.

He told me you were still here but

- I thought you were alone. - Hello.

This is Doña Elena, the workshop manager for the collection.

And Carlos is...

A friend.

- How are you, Carlos? - Pleased to meet you.

And he's an Airsa pilot.

He's been a great help with the collection.

Really? Has he come to help us out?

No, no. I can't even thread a needle.

I supposed that Ana wouldn't have time to eat so...

But you're invited of course.

Thank you. But I'll go and get changed, it's going to be a long night.

- Very well. - See you later.

Thank you.

So here we are playing at dolls.

Do you think this'll work with Mr. Ortega?

I don't doubt it.

And Alberto and you make a good team.

Well, we have our differences at times.

It's difficult to agree on everything and he has to have the last word.

That's normal, he's the boss. But he seems nice.

But at times...

But he always knows what he wants

and he's not usually wrong. He knows what he's doing.

What?

Nothing, I wish my hostesses talked like that about me.

Carlos!

Carlos, stop that!

If you haven't finished, I can carry on downstairs.

No, I'm leaving now.

- You must still have a lot to do. - Yes.

- I'll see you tomorrow? - Yes.

Good night.

- Good night. - Good night.

See you tomorrow.

Your friend is charming.

And handsome.

Yes, he is.

But he isn't my friend.

Well,

I guessed that, you didn't know how to introduce him.

But I won't say a word to your uncle.

In matter of the heart, my lips are sealed.

That isn't why.

I don't want to rush in.

You don't want your heart broken.

But...

you're young.

At times, that's what love is.

Rushing in.

I know.

I was in love once, but he left me and married someone else.

I'm sorry.

It's Alberto, isn't it?

My lips are sealed.

Remember that.

Hello.

Luisa, isn't it?

One question.

Do you believe in love at first sight, or should I walk past again?

How nice.

- What's wrong? We're partying! - This isn't a good time.

You're always sad, but what's wrong with you?

- It's not my best night. - Woman trouble! What's the problem?

The best way to get a woman back is by picking up another one.

And if it doesn't work at least you've had fun.

That one over there keeps looking at you.

Why not go for it?

Three vermouths, on me.

Good morning.

Come along, young ladies! Five minutes!

Wait until Doña Blanca goes past before you leave.

I don't care if you went to bed late. You take the rough with the smooth. If...

What's the meaning of this?

There are rules here that you can't blatantly infringe.

It is forbidden to spend the night in a bedroom that isn't yours.

It didn't seem to worry you when I was leaving your room.

You and I...

Don't think that I...

Because I...

No, no, I don't remember either.

If only I could.

That's all the better. As if it hadn't happened.

Now would you mind leaving?

And don't even dream of telling anyone about this.

No, no, I won't say a word.

What are you doing?

You won't believe it, but...

I can't find my pants.

Go away!

Well, if you find them...

I like nothing more than starting the day with a good breakfast.

Not now. Your wife is probably hovering around.

I thought that was what aroused you about this.

She thinks you're cheating.

How perceptive.

She told me.

Then she doesn't know it's you.

- Darling. - Good morning.

Good morning.

I've never seen you get up so early.

There are so many things to control, honey.

We'll let you control them and we'll go to work.

Good bye.

And if it were her?

Patricia?

She's my sister-in-law. Would you have an affair with your brother-in-law?

With Alberto? Of course!

Definitely!

You...!

I think we've chosen well,

but we won't confirm the dresses for auction without your approval.

I wanted... Excuse me!

I wanted to look at some fabrics but I'll come back later.

No, don't worry.

Thank you.

You've chosen historic models.

Well, we want the husbands to empty their wallets.

What's wrong?

My mother inspired that dress.

It seems the day they met she was wearing a similar one.

My father always told me about how nervous he was.

First date nerves, he said.

But when he saw her appear like that

he knew she was the woman of his dreams.

Then it's staying in Velvet.

It's where it has to be.

It'll bring us luck.

We'll have to find another dress.

Yes.

Excuse me.

It's good I've found you both. The designs are ready.

That's perfect, Ana.

Well...

But this is...

This is...

Did you do this?

Don't you like them?

They're incredible, beautiful. Congratulations, both of you!

If this doesn't persuade Mr. Ortega it means he's insane.

Even I want to play with them.

All we need now is for the auction to go well

and tomorrow... We head for New York.

- Rita, you won't... - You won't believe it!

What is it?

She lost the cheque!

- I didn't. It was in my bag. - Where's your bag?

- I've lost it. - I daren't even think about it.

What's this?

Are you sure you came back with your bag?

I can't remember.

- Luisa, recently... - You're going off the rails.

It was an accident!

Have you never lost anything?

The cheque is the least of it. We're more worried about you.

Well, you needn't be.

I don't recognize you.

Don't you understand what I'm going through?

-I do, but going out every night... -And drinking.

...and losing control won't fix anything.

Well, it's more fun than listening to this mother's sermon.

Where are you going?

To find the cheque, that's all you care about.

And foulmouthed as well.

Thank you. Whatever you need, Jonás Infante is at your service.

Good day.

Where's my cheque?

Good morning. What cheque?

My prize. It was in my bag.

I didn't steal anything. What do you take me for?

Well, maybe you remember where I left my bag.

You should have started there.

Well, then?

Neither of us remembers anything.

What's this?

- Don't be so nosy. - Come on!

- Where are you going? - To lose my head.

Hey there, blondie.

Can you explain what this is?

You're married with four children. Four!

Since I met you, all you've done is lie to me, you creep!

Is everything OK?

- Did you give her this, wimp? - You're talking to me!

I thought you a decent, honest man and that you loved me!

All you wanted was to get me into bed and then dump me!

Well, you picked the wrong girl. I never want to see you again.

Never ever again!

Don Emilio.

This isn't what it seems.

Don't bother lying, Mr. Valor. I've seen everything.

You two, we'll talk later.

You're fired.

- I can explain. - Get out!

Get out.

Rita...

Are you all right?

I'm going to feel really sad auctioning them.

They're wonderful, Bárbara. You have great taste.

Are you only realizing? I've always been called...

Man-eater.

The Coco Chanel of Guipúzcoa, Clarita.

Excuse me.

No, don't worry. Mateo was never famous for his discretion.

In fact, he loved nibbling my earlobe in public.

Does he do it to you too?

All right, that's enough, Bárbara. Leave the poor girl alone.

Poor girl?

She's a slut.

Raúl!

We were thinking that we need someone

to present the models and control the bidding,

and we think there's no one better than you.

Cristina, no. I'm flattered, but...

And the place will be full of photographers and journalists

and tomorrow your face will be in all the magazines and papers.

You're such a harpy! You know how I love a camera.

Is that a yes?

Which white suit should I wear? The off-white, the cream, the beige...

They're in Paris! I'll go and get them. Ciao!

- Ciao. - Ciao!

Blanca.

I'm sorry about what I said. I was an idiot.

I'm glad you finally see that. This is all very uncomfortable.

I lost perspective with you.

I thought you'd be capable of dealing with this in an adult way,

but I see you can't.

You're right.

I did what I did last night to make you jealous.

It was childish.

Blanca, let's leave.

You and I.

You and I together. What's the problem?

- Is it the store? -No, the store is my life.

You're the problem, Max.

And if you can't see it, I should have ended this long ago.

- Blanca. - Leave me alone.

I want Maximilian out of here tonight.

That isn't necessary.

Things are clear between us.

Us?

Doña Blanca, you've spent half your life watching these corridors,

precisely to avoid...

- And now... - I made a mistake.

You certainly did.

You made the worst mistake you could have made.

What would your employees think if they knew that the person imposing

a code of conduct is incapable of complying with it?

We are here to set an example,

to impose the respect that we owe to ourselves

and that we owe to this store.

What are you going to do?

You're the one who has to resolve it.

Don't touch me!

Don't ever touch me again!

I'm sorry.

You've destroyed me.

Come in.

You wanted to see me.

Say yes.

Yes, what?

Tell me this is going to work, please. Tell me we'll get the money.

I'm auctioning part of my father's legacy. We'll get the money, won't we?

Yes.

Thank you.

Alberto, your father's legacy is more than a couple of dresses.

What's more,

wherever those dresses go, they'll always have Velvet's seal.

Thank you.

By the way,

you look very handsome.

How could I have been so stupid?

It's love, Rita, it makes us deaf, blind and stupid.

But, you know what?

Heartbreak hurts but it cures everything.

I hope so, because right now I need a white stick.

Thank you. Thank you very much.

You can't imagine my pleasure at being with you again

and with this store.

We will shortly begin the auction with most class ever held in this country.

And all thanks to a gentleman

who will enable us to enjoy a piece of the history of fashion

in our wardrobes.

Let's give a big round of applause to Alberto Márquez.

Good evening, and thank you.

Many are wondering why some of our greatest pieces are being auctioned.

Why now?

The answer is easy.

At times, to take off,

one must shed ballast, and we didn't want to do it thoughtlessly.

Today, you will have a unique opportunity to acquire

dresses that represent this store.

Collections that made this store what it is

and what it will always be.

A fashion museum.

Good evening.

Thank you, Alberto. You look very elegant tonight.

Well, well, well, well!

Get your chequebooks ready because we are starting.

Young ladies, if you please...

Chantal Vigné. 1949.

Some will see an evening dress.

Honestly, I see a work of art on a level with Leonardo de Vinci.

And this dress is beginning at the laughable price of 10,000 pesetas.

Bidding is open.

10,100!

10,100. Any advance?

10,200!

And the third gem of the evening goes to Mr. Valdés

for 20,600 pesetas. Congratulations!

With that alone we can buy the tickets.

Between the publicity and the money we're getting

this is much more than we expected. You're a genius.

Venus...

The mythical Venus from 1948.

There is no woman

who won't look like a goddess in this.

Its starting price...

It says here

12,000 pesetas but I refuse to give it away.

How about 13,000?

14,000!

14,000! Any advance?

14,600. 14,600.

14,700.

14,700. Any advance?

14,700. Going once. 14,700...

14,750!

You all did an excellent job, given how little time you had.

Don't mistake me for her!

- You liked sucking her ear. - Sucking who's what?

Don't act stupid with me. Bárbara's, and you know that.

- What's got into you? - You lied to me again.

And the apartment?

You'll find one for yourself to live your dissolute life

- and I can go to hell. - I'll tell you something.

I went to see a house because we deserve something better,

but now I'm not so sure.

Mateo!

15,950.

15,970

16,000.

16,150,

16,200.

16,350.

16,500.

16,650.

17,000.

17,100.

17,200.

17,250.

17,300.

17,450.

17,475.

17,500.

18,900.

Sold to Mr. Ruiz de Somavía!

Congratulations, sir!

And now it is time to move on to the jewel in the crown.

I give you, ladies and gentlemen, our last dress.

Lady Rubí.

1947.

A unique, historic piece.

I don't believe it.

Yes, we chose it instead of your mother's dress.

It's beautiful. I think it will sell very well.

This exquisite model has a starting price of

15,000 pesetas.

15,500.

That's what I like. The dress is worth it. 15,500.

For the gentleman. Any advance?

16,100.

16,200.

And if we put it up to 16,500?

16,600.

Any advance?

16,600, going once.

16,600, going twice.

17,000.

Just as well the past was in the past.

You husband's gone mad.

We did this to get money, not to throw it away on a dress.

It isn't just any dress.

It was my father's favourite.

- I'm sorry, Alberto, I didn't know. - Don't worry, it's all right.

We have the money for the tickets.

- Now I'm going to get the dress back. - Think about it...

I won't let you interrupt me again!

17,500!

18,000.

Don't go on, Carlos. You needn't.

I saw how you looked at the dress. You'll have it.

18,100.

19,000.

What do you think if we put it up to 19,500, gentlemen?

20,000.

25,000.

We have reached a figure worthy of the piece we are auctioning.

Do you want to bid higher, sir?

Just think

that it is the jewel of the catalogue.

Carlos, don't do it.

That dress is very important to him.

You win, Alberto.

Well, 25, going once,

25, going twice...

You're going to look beautiful, Cristina!

Sold to Don Alberto Márquez!

Here's a list of places you mustn't miss.

That's great! Thank you.

I still can't believe I'm crossing the ocean.

Get ready, because this trip will change your life.

Uncle...

Well, he was leaving.

He's Carlos.

Pleased to meet you, Don Emilio. Ana has talked a lot about you.

The pleasure is mine. I was keen to meet you,

to meeting the man who got my niece to smile again.

I don't know if it's for me or the trip to New York,

but I too am delighted to see her happy again.

- Oh, well, good night. -Good night.

- Have a good trip. - Thank you.

- Good night. - 'Bye.

It was you, wasn't it?

I was stupid and stubborn. I don't know why I didn't believe you. I'm sorry.

What matters is that you know now.

Right?

And now you can find someone

who loves you.

Someone who really loves you.

No.

Rita, you're perfect.

I don't want any more boyfriends. All men are liars.

Well...

All of them..?

Yeah.

All except you.

Rosa Mari is so lucky, Pedro.

So lucky.

The queen of the party.

You should be friendlier, bearing in mind that I've got...

this.

Is the cheque there?

Yes!

Where did you find it? It wasn't in the Pausa.

You really don't remember?

From there we went to Pasapoga,

and you stole a bottle.

You fell in that puddle and then...

- We went to that bar in Plaza Mayor. - I don't remember.

- But you got on the counter and... - Don't keep on. Don't keep on.

I couldn't, even if I'd like to.

And I would. But I can't remember any more.

I hope you thanked the waiter because I'm never going back there.

Hey, where are you going?

Didn't you forget something?

Look, look...

Ana! I found it!

- Found what? - The cheque!

- Where was it? - It was in...

What does it matter? The main thing is I found it.

- I'm sorry I've been such an idiot. - Welcome to the club.

- Can I join? - There's room for everyone.

Keep a place for me. They want more alcohol and only I know where it is.

I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!

Carry on, please.

I wanted to thank you all for your hard work.

The auction was a success.

Thanks to our past, we've saved our future.

Please, don't stop dancing.

Can I see you upstairs?

Is anything wrong?

I bought it to give to you.

- Thank you. - It was in the auction by mistake.

That dress is yours.

Not anymore, Alberto.

I have to go on with my life and you with yours.

And why not go on with it in this dress that looks so good on you?

Carlos seems like a nice person, he deserves it too.

I'll see you tomorrow at the airport.

Make yourself pretty.

I deserve it too.

Isabel, what is it?

Are you going to throw away 25 years of friendship for a mistake?

I could have done the same with you.

Sara!

My father will see you tomorrow for 20 minutes.

- That's all? - It's all he has.

We can't present all our work in those conditions.

The first business meeting I've ever had.

And there's so much at stake.

After last night you act like nothing happened.

- I have to tell... - No, Clara. I'm tired.

- How are you two? - She wants children.

- And you two? - We're getting to know each other.

We get on well but...

- What happened, Mateo? - As you all know,

we have a small delegation in New York trying to get the airline contract.

And...

- Carlos, what is this? - Berlin airport was closed.

A free day in New York.

If you say a word about what you saw...

I don't know what you're talking about.

Improve that performance.

Is this your room? Why don't you ask me in?

No one and nobody is going to stop me being with Rita.

For a minute I thought I could make you forget.

Without you, this night would have been torture.