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Such a pleasure being wrong

by your side.

I'm leaving, but you'll remain in my heart, Blanca.

I think we ought to talk about what happened.

You mean your affair with Maximiliano.

BLANCA WHORE

Who was it?

Me, Doña Blanca.

Doña Blanca.

You're fired.

If Doña Blanca leaves,

we won't meet the deadlines.

You won't get paid until next year.

And obviously, forget your Christmas bonus.

- I knew it. - Knew what?

There's another woman.

She thinks you're cheating on her. She told me.

So, she doesn't know it's you.

If you talk about what you saw last night...

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

Improve your act.

I thought no one else suspected.

- Suspected what? - Well, Enrique and Clara.

Why didn't you tell me?

What's all this?

You're cheating on me, Clara,

- do you think I'm a fool? - What? Me?

I'm not Mr. Otegui's lover. It's Patricia.

Have you spoken to your slutty girlfriend?

- It isn't her. - Have you asked her?

- Barbara, it's silly, forget it. - Do I know her?

- I'm sure I know her, you're silly girlfriend knows.

Patricia.

It's Pedro. I don't know, the same as ever.

I love you more than anyone.

Do you know what? I'll tell her.

No one can stop me from being with Rita, cousin.

Dad.

Manolito.

I thought I'd make you forget it a while.

Tonight would have been torture without you.

For Airsa and for Velvet.

Here's to a long and pleasant trip together.

And to you Sara. Thank you for having faith in us.

Cheers.

Why don't you invite me in?

Home at last.

Just wait till I tell my uncle and the girls

everything that has happened. They won't believe it.

Doesn't Madrid seem smaller to you now?

Don't take that one out, sir. I'm not staying.

Aren't you coming in?

No, I'm going home. With my wife.

Alberto, is there anything wrong? You've been quiet since we left.

No, I was thinking of how to thank Enrique for all his help.

I'm sure you'll think of something.

Well then...

Thanks for the trip. It's been wonderful.

To Marqués de Zafra, sir.

Congratulations!

- I didn't expect this welcome. - Come here.

A welcome you deserve, my love.

- Raúl. - Alberto.

Great feats are only achieved by great men.

Congratulations, Alberto. You did it

Although some thought it to be a waste of time.

Less praise and more work,

you still have to do the uniforms and we must do the new collection.

I thought of advertising the new collection as deserved.

Yes? How is that?

With a press conference, I want everyone to know.

- A press conference? - It will be good,

a sign of strength against our competitors.

Who will be interested in two companies signing an agreement?

Enrique, darling, you could be in the business news.

I don't want to be in the business news. I want to be in all the publications.

We'll inform the air hostesses at Airsa, the pilots and important people.

It will be a real party.

Party!

And who will pay for that party?

The company will pay.

We can afford it, you know that better than anyone.

Besides, it will be good publicity.

Alberto is right. The auction worked wonders.

And sales have risen.

It's absurd and it's an unnecessary expense,

calling the media when a press release is sufficient.

Yes, but Velvet is more than business. It's image.

- SKY HIGH - Very well said.

She'll go a long way.

So then... Cheers?

Of course. To Alberto,

to his collection, my collection--

- Our collection. - Yes, our collection.

To the press launch. Alberto Márquez, congratulations.

- Cheers! - Thank you very much.

What are you playing at?

Yesterday you found out about Patricia and Enrique, and today--

And today... nothing is wrong.

Mateo, I appreciate your concern but this isn't the time.

- Everything okay? - So good I can't believe it.

I'm going for a shower. I need to relax before I go to the store.

New York has done you good.

The idea about the press conference is magnificent.

You should cross the waters more often. But take me with you next time, okay?

Of course.

I have to go to work, Cristina.

I'll see you at dinner.

Okay.

But save some of that impetus for later.

It would come in handy for increasing the family size.

Oh, Rita! You should see New York, it's incredible.

Well, it feels as though you already know it.

- From the films. - Yes, but everything is much bigger.

Yes, great.

- How was it with Alberto? - Good, he took me places.

- We ate in a diner. - What's that?

A hamburger place.

- Nothing else? - And hotdogs.

- You're holding out on me. - What do you want to know?

You've told me everything except the interesting bits.

- Carlos turned up in New York. - Really?

And nothing happened between Alberto and me.

And not because of Carlos, it wouldn't have happened anyway.

May I interrupt the conversation?

Uncle! I couldn't get you a present.

You're my present, dear. I'm proud of you.

Thank you.

Where's Doña Elena? I can't wait to tell her about it.

She asked for the morning off, but she'll be back this afternoon.

Okay. I'll carry on unpacking.

I'll tell you later.

- Welcome back. - Thank you.

- Rita? - Yes, thank you, Don Emilio.

Good morning.

I wanted to talk to you.

What you told me in your bedroom was a joke, wasn't it?

Give me a hint because I can't remember much.

Well, nothing much. Basically, Pedro was the love of your life

- and you've always loved him. - I said that?

With other words but basically, yes.

Well, I'll have to be careful when I drink because I talk nonsense.

- He isn't your boyfriend now. - But he used to be.

- You treated him like dirt. - So?

He walked around like an abandoned dog.

- He's going to marry lucky Rosa Mari. - True.

Well, for neither you nor anyone. All for her.

Cousin, what happened with Rosa Mari after I left?

Nothing, I took her to the guest house, I came back and went to bed.

I don't know why I went to bed, I didn't sleep a wink all night.

- Why not? - Why not?

I've told everyone I'm going to marry her and she doesn't know.

If she sees Rita and she tells her... I'm a failure, a disgrace to humankind.

It's unlucky she turned up right now.

- Cousin. - Yes.

- You're sunk. - Thanks for the encouragement, cousin.

You have to talk to Rosa Mari.

Yes, what do I say?

"Look, Rosa María I've told everyone I'm going to marry you

but I'm really in love with Rita."

And I made it up because she was with a married man.

No, no, no. It isn't easy.

Hey, well then...

No way, no. As if Rosa Mari would want to marry me.

I have to make sure they don't meet and find the right moment...

- Moment for what? - Rosa María.

Rosa María, well...

Well... the great moment. The moment to deliver these parcels.

Didn't I tell you to stay in the guesthouse while I'm at work?

Yes, but he drives me mad if he stays inside all day.

- He wanted to come and see you. - Dad, let's play outside.

Manolito, son, I've got lots of work today.

So have I, so I'll leave you two on your own.

Okay, bye.

Rosa María...

Look...

You're odd.

What's the matter?

There are lots of mosquitoes. Can I give you a surprise?

You can go to El Retiro and have some...

chestnuts.

I want to be with you.

I know you do, son, but how about this...?

You come at the end of the day, you can sleep with me, like the old days.

But go and buy a few things first and something for me, okay?

I've got my head in a twirl. So, come on then.

All right, but we'll see you later.

We haven't come back from Germany to be stuck in a guesthouse.

Don't worry, we'll talk later. Enjoy your day, today is just...

Ana.

Ana! Oops, she's fallen fast asleep.

No, I'm not asleep.

I'm just tired from the flight.

Well, you'll get over it as soon as you see this.

And?

Say something, don't keep us waiting, I'm nervous.

- Have you done that while I was away? - Yes.

We had to finish Doña Aurorita's orders. What do you think?

They're fabulous!

Well, with your designs and Rita's hands.

You helped as well though.

- I suppose. - Girls, we'll end up

as posh businesswomen. I'm telling you.

We have to get a new collection out.

Yes, I'd love to but with the uniforms and Raúl's collection we've a lot of work.

I know.

But you should've seen what I saw in New York.

- Sky scrapers? - No.

The future.

Whilst I was there ideas kept coming to my head...

You should see how people dress there.

But for that we need to be more

than just a simple workshop hidden in a room.

I always wanted to be a designer and now I know I can be,

- but I need you to be with me. - And we will be.

Well, who wouldn't be after that speech.

I'll speak with Doña Aurorita.

I'll convince her to let us bring out new designs.

We'll have to increase the workforce.

Well, we can find someone in the workshop.

- What about Pepita? - Pepita is like a radio.

The whole city will know about Phillip Ray if we ask her.

But, she works and sews well.

- What do you think of Consuelo? - A good seamstress,

but as lazy as a ship in the doldrums.

- Hey, you're a bit demanding. - Well, take your pick, ask Sagrario.

Sagrario, no. For goodness sake, she's careless.

If you have something to say...

you could share it with the rest of us. Is there a problem?

No, I was explaining this to--

Where's Doña Elena?

She's absent, I'm in her place.

That's why we have a supervisor who can do her work, besides--

No, there's no need.

I don't mind sharing her. Doña Blanca,

can you come here a moment?

Doña Elena is absent and won't be here until later.

Could you take charge of both collections for a few hours?

It won't be long, will it, Ana?

Of course, it will be a pleasure to work with you.

May God help you.

- Very well, ladies-- - Doña Blanca...

Look, the patterns for the skirts.

Could you select two girls to draw them out on fabric, please?

It should be an inch longer.

It's fine as it is.

- It won't be right. When they bend down-- - That's how I want it.

I don't know what has been said

but I won't allow you to speak to me in that tone.

This is nothing personal.

I'm surprised you don't know me after all this time.

We've all broken the rules at times

but this is work, nothing else. So, please, do as I say.

- Certainly. - Thank you.

Inés, come here, please?

We don't have much time to prepare.

- Get Clara to inform the media. - Right.

Make an appointment with Sara.

- I want Airsa to form part-- - Right.

A loyal squire is always one step ahead of his master.

That's good... I need your help to prepare for the press conference--

Yes, okay. Do you need a coffee?

No, a brandy coffee. We need to catch up.

Alberto, let's go to the Pausa.

You've been on the other side of the world surrounded by women, I want the details.

I thought you wanted your present. Take it easy, little by little, Mateo.

A bottle? A used one?

- Is this my gift from New York? - It's special.

- It's got lipstick on it. - From whose lips?

- I don't know. - Guess. You'll never guess.

- Doris Day. - It can't be true.

- I promise. - Impossible.

- I took it off her table. - No.

Ana nearly fainted.

Everyone can have her autograph. But who has the mark of her lips?

- Consider it an early Christmas present. - Thank you so much. You know me so well.

How are things around here? How is it going with Clara?

Well, like a Doris Day film. Like dog and cat all day long.

But the difference here is you don't know how it will turn out.

How are you?

Carlos came to New York.

That shouldn't be a problem, he's her boyfriend.

I know, but they spent the night together and I can't handle it, Mateo.

- I can't handle it. - Give it time.

Wounds take time to heal.

Come on. We can't leave Enrique alone too long.

First a toast.

To defeating our enemies and to Doris Day's lips.

And because once again you'll manage to make me sleep hugging a bottle.

That's true.

Come in.

- I'm sorry, honey, it isn't a good time. - I've come to say goodbye.

I'm going to San Sebastian and I don't know when I'll be back.

- So suddenly. - My mother called.

Apparently, my father has got pneumonia. It's under control but you know,

until I see him myself, I won't have peace of mind.

Of course, of course...

- I'm so sorry, send my best wishes. - I will.

- Are you sure you don't want to come? - I'd love to, but it's impossible.

Thank Alberto for getting us so bogged down.

Well then, I'll phone when I get there.

Of course. Have a good journey.

I hope the press conference goes well.

Good afternoon, I'd like to speak to the manager, please.

- That's me. - Hello, I'm Cristina Otegui.

I've come about the party Velvet is holding tomorrow.

Yes, of course. What do you require?

There will be lots of guests so I'd like the central area open, nothing in the way.

I'd like reserved areas so people can chat with two different zones.

Over here and there.

Do you think we could prepare a special cocktail for the party?

- Something new and refreshing... - Of course.

We could use glasses with the Airsa Logo,

the ones used on the planes, to serve it.

I see the perfect host is back in action.

Bárbara, what are you doing here?

Unfortunately, I can't be at your party. I'm leaving this afternoon.

I hope nothing has happened with Enrique.

No, my father isn't well and I'd like to see him in San Sebastian.

- Don't worry, it's nothing serious. - I'm so sorry, Bárbara.

So am I, it's going to be an epic party and I won't be here.

I'll see you when I get back.

Okay, have a safe journey, dear. I hope it's nothing serious.

Thank you very much.

Have you sent out the announcement?

Yes, I've just done the last one.

How efficient. Which newspapers?

Well, ABC, Pueblo, Diario de Madrid, YA, el Alcazar.

Then Radio Continental, Radio Nacional and also Cadena SER.

Magazines: Garbo, Hola, Arte y Hogar, Ilustración Femenina,

Marisol, Ello and since it's an airline, Triunfo and Ama, it's just come out.

I haven't done Agromán and Sissí yet but I can call them too, if you like.

Clara, let's bury the hatchet, please. We shouldn't fight all the time,

we're made for each other.

What about the party? You ask me to sort the press conference,

- but who's organising the party? - Cristina, you know how she is.

I just hand out work like a good boss.

When will you realise you're the only woman I'm interested in?

Good morning.

- Good morning, Doña Sara. - Mateo.

Sara, I'm delighted. Jet lag doesn't affect you, you're--

The agreement is finalised, Mateo. You needn't flatter me.

Don Alberto?

- Yes, he's waiting for you. - Sara...

Come in, please.

You deserved that response. You don't care whether it's a secretary,

a businesswoman or a charity worker.

As long as they're wearing a skirt, better still with no skirt on.

Clara, I was trying to be well mannered, that's all.

Yes.

We'll do it here in the store, if you approve.

As you wish, the collection is what matters to me.

The rest is publicity for Velvet.

And for Airsa, isn't it?

We could invite some pilots and air hostesses to create atmosphere.

So the media knows that both companies are in harmony.

I'd thought about that. My secretary will organise things.

Alberto, do you feel uneasy with me?

You're tense.

After what happened the other day...

Stop worrying. New York is history.

Alberto, if you think I've fallen head over heels for you...

take it easy.

I'm not interested in commitments. My proposal was along different lines.

- Am I interrupting? - No, not at all.

- I'll see you tomorrow. - Until tomorrow.

- Mateo. - Sara.

What's wrong with her then?

Don't tell me.

You saw each other in New York, one thing lead to another,

she tried it on with you, you turned her down,

and now she's angry with you. Am I right?

Alberto?

Alberto, if you say I'm right, I'll die. Please, Alberto...

No, you didn't?

You're a genius! Tell me, the nation needs to know.

My life is too complicated to get Sara mixed up in this.

I don't believe it. These things happen to you. My God.

- She just wants sex. - What?

You're joking, aren't you?

- I'm joking. - Are you joking or not?

- I'm joking. - You're joking, Alberto, are you joking?

You aren't joking, Alberto, please. No, wait, wait, wait.

Tell me about it. You need advice on these matters.

You don't know, Alberto. Please, I don't believe it...

Auntie Rita!

Hey, Manolito, how are you? Let me cuddle you.

You've grown so much. Why are you here and not in Germany?

We've come to spend Christmas with dad.

Why didn't Pedro say anything?

You know how forgetful he is. How are you, Rita?

Here I am, not too bad. Not as good as you... congratulations.

Thank you, but congratulations for what?

Well, what do you think?

Pedro told me. You know that guy has no secrets.

Rosa Mari, the wedding!

- The wedding... - Wait and see, Manolito,

you'll be handsome carrying your parents' rings.

Well, I'm late.

I'll see you later on.

Well... it's great to see you.

Rosa Mari, hadn't we agreed to meet at the guesthouse?

I saw you talking to Rita, didn't I?

Yes, and I think you have something to tell me.

Well yes, I've got lots to tell you.

Manolito, why don't you go and play on the stairs?

Your mother and I have to talk. Let's see...

How do I say this? There are times in life...

There are times in life when...

Life pulls you along. It pulls you like a... young bull

in a bullfight. It tosses you around and you get dizzy

you lose your mind. Don't panic, I haven't been in a bullring.

I know Pedro, I'm not daft. You're talking about love, aren't you?

Exactly, love. You know me really well, Rosa María.

It's difficult to say this.

It isn't difficult, Pedro. Yes, I will!

You will, what?

I know, silly. We're getting married.

Rita told me.

Don't get angry with her. She didn't know that I didn't know.

I'm thrilled, Pedro, how exciting! How could I refuse to marry you?

- One thing, one thing-- - Manolito! Manolito, honey, come.

It's official. Mum and dad are going to get married.

You'll have a family at last.

- Will we live together? - Of course we will, my love.

I'm so excited, Pedro, Goodness gracious, I'm so excited.

Yes?

- Hello. - Hello.

So then... Tell me about it.

- What did the doctors say? - Nothing.

After feeling dizzy all morning they said everything is under control.

Aren't they going to do more tests? A second opinion is always helpful.

No... if they say I'm all right, it's because I'm all right.

Does it bother you so much that I care for you?

It bothers me when it isn't necessary. If I feel okay and the tests are okay...

- What do you need to feel at ease? - You're right.

You're right. Okay, I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

Don't feel so sorry and accompany me to the workshop.

I'll get changed.

- But do you think that's the best-- - Emilio!

All right... I won't say anything. I'll wait for you outside.

Ladies, it's time. We've finished for today.

Collect your things and tidy up. I don't want any threads on the floor.

Doña Elena! I missed you so much.

I missed you too. Congratulations on New York.

And to you too. We couldn't have done it without you.

Don't exaggerate.

- Good afternoon. - Don Alberto, do you need anything?

I wanted to know how the first day with the uniforms had gone.

Congratulations on your part.

Today is the day I'm being made to blush. Thank you.

How did it go then?

Fine, I can't complain. We've made good progress.

- Could we take a look? - Of course.

Some patterns are almost finished. That's what we agreed on.

When might the first sample be ready?

Next week, without fail.

Thank you very much.

- Both of you. - Thank you.

- Are you all right, Doña Elena? - Yes, yes...

- Do you mind if we discuss this tomorrow? - No.

- No, no. Go and rest. - Thank you.

- We can deliver this tomorrow. - Great.

Rita, Doña Aurorita wants the neckline on that dress opening a bit.

If we open it any more it will plunge to her knees.

Come on girls, one last effort. We'll get paid next week

- it will be the best Christmas ever. - Rita, can I borrow--?

What are you doing?

Nothing.

We're making some dresses for ourselves to wear on Christmas Eve.

Yes, and I was born yesterday.

What's going on here?

Why have you got all these Phillip Ray labels?

Are you Phillip Ray?

It's Ana.

Honestly?

- I love Phillip Ray. - Well, it's the three of us.

Clara, don't say anything, please. If they find out, we'll be fired.

Well, I think it's shocking. It's the last thing I expected to hear.

When have you bothered about company rules?

No, I'm not bothered about rules. I'm annoyed you didn't tell me.

I bought one of your dresses and I didn't even get a discount.

Well, if I had known...

I bet you're making lots of money. I could give you a hand.

How? You can't even thread a needle.

- There must be something I can do? - Keep the secret, that's all.

No.

I know what you can do.

Great, a watchwoman.

Such a waste of talent.

Quiet, keep an eye on the corridor. We'll get caught.

Clara, it's important.

We need to use three sewing machines today.

We usually do it in our room but today, if we don't do it here, we won't finish.

I want a dress in exchange.

Not one, six. Be quiet and keep watch.

Do you know what happened with Mateo?

The good thing about Clara, we won't get bored.

Have you split up again?

I wish. He likes a bit of skirt, always eyeing up.

I don't know if this is serious or not or if it ever was.

You knew what he was like when you started going out.

I caught him once looking at your colleague's backside...

- Pepita? - No.

The old one.

Clara, don't say that about Esperanza, the poor woman.

Listen, someone is coming.

- Raúl! - It's Raúl!

Quick, tidy up!

- Hello. - Raúl.

- How are you? - Okay?

Why are you here so late?

And you?

I left my briefcase so I came--

And you?

- Guarding the designs. - Going for a walk.

- Taking a walk. - A short one.

To take a look at Ana's designs.

It's my first day.

We were going back to our rooms now, weren't we?

- Yes. - Yes.

We've just been inside, there was nothing.

- Nothing. - No.

Let alone briefcases.

It isn't in there. We would have seen it, wouldn't we?

In conclusion, you must have left it somewhere else.

Of course.

I'll check for myself, thank you.

It seems that what you told me isn't entirely true.

- Raúl, look, we-- - Clearly,

we are as blind as bats,

because your briefcase is here.

Look, it's a dog, it's going to bite you!

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

We can all go home, and may God be with us.

Good night!

Good night, Mr. De la Riva! Have a restful evening.

At last.

Oh my God. Do you think he believed us?

No.

How strange!

Jonás. I see you are fitting in well

with the store dynamics.

Work during the day and Pausa in the evening.

Through thick and thin, Mr. De la Riva.

Enjoy your rest.

Jonás.

I think I need your help.

It's the girls: Clara, Rita, Ana

and Luisa.

Yes, sir.

They are up to something, I'm not sure what,

but I'm sure they are planning something.

I need you to find out for me.

You spend a lot of time with them,

they trust you,

and you are obviously much braver than Pedro.

Well, you've sussed me there.

And what is in it for me?

I can make Luisa fall into your arms.

Why would I want that?

Hey, don't pretend, I've seen how you look at her,

like a tiny mouse after a piece of cheese.

Me? No way. She can't keep her eyes off me.

Really?

Well then, my offer won't interest you at all.

- I'll find someone else, thank you. - What do I have to do?

Will you get married here or in the village?

I don't know, Manolito. I don't know.

Mum always says that she'd like to get married in the village.

We'll get married there then. Whatever she wants.

Mum is bossy. It always has to be what she wants.

Well, yes.

Listen...

- Are you happy about the wedding? - Sure.

Don't get too excited, life can change,

- you can get tossed like in a bullfight. - Yes, I know.

How do you know?

Adults are complicated.

You loved auntie Rita but now you love mum.

What, what? Look at me.

I loved auntie Rita?

Dad, I'm young but I'm not daft.

You loved auntie Rita and she loved you.

How could she love me? You're crazy.

She did, I could tell.

- That was before though. - Do you think?

Oh, I don't know. I don't know.

Come on, get to sleep.

How are you, darling?

How is your father?

Good, I'm glad.

Was the journey okay?

Yes, I'm going to finish this off and go home.

Of course I'll miss you.

I big kiss for both of you. Goodbye.

Playing at being a perfect husband?

I can play at a lot of things.

Really?

At what?

Well...

Have you finished?

Yes.

Yes.

Thank you.

- Keep the change. - Thank you.

This isn't what you think.

Is that all you can say?

Are you laughing, bitch?

I'm sorry.

- What are you laughing at? - Bárbara.

Why are you laughing?

Please.

Please.

Enrique, let's go home.

Enrique, you're expected for dinner.

Laugh all you like,

because you can't even imagine how twisted I can be.

I'll wait for you in the car.

Since when?

Since when has it bothered you?

I give you everything you want:

houses, dresses, jewels--

You've taken the little dignity I had left, Enrique.

It's your brother-in-law's sister.

I'm not in love with her, if that is what worries you.

Love? You don't know what that is.

I don't intend to let you humiliate me in public.

If I've found out, the rest must know too.

Enrique,

I want you to leave her.

No.

Bárbara.

Bárbara!

Bárbara.

Thank you for coming at this time.

Don't worry. What has happened?

They said you were going to San Sebastián.

I had to see it for myself.

Now what?

What are you going to do?

I don't know.

It isn't the first time he's cheated on me,

but they had always been third-rate tarts.

In the end it will turn out to be true,

that we are destined to repeat the story of our lives.

When I was a girl,

my dad didn't come on some nights and I saw my mum crying

and crying and crying.

I thought,

"That...

will never happen to me.

Never, never...

never."

Look at me now.

Bárbara.

Mateo.

You are strong. This won't get the better of you.

- Clarita. - Luis,

a bottle of cider to take away,

hard work is always lighter with a drink, well, as many as needs be.

No, in the end it will turn out

that apart from a womaniser,

you're a good guy.

Not like my bastard husband.

But I already knew that.

Bárbara, no.

No, what?

No, no, no.

- But... Well. - I don't think this is the solution.

Mateo, you've always been a thorn in my side. It's nothing new.

Bárbara.

You're right.

Come on. I'll take you home.

Let's go.

What's the matter, Clara?

What has happened?

What's wrong?

How strong are you feeling?

Can we leave it for tomorrow?

I'm exhausted.

There's no stopping you all day and precisely now you're exhausted.

No.

I've missed you so much.

It will be better if you're on top.

Bárbara says it's better for getting pregnant.

Bárbara.

Bárbara, darling, calm down.

Everything will get sorted. I promise.

Good morning.

Listen. I can't talk now.

Try to rest a little.

Yes.

I'll call you back.

Kiss, kiss.

How could you do that?

It would seem news travels fast.

Cristina, I'm not married nor engaged.

I can do whatever I want.

Enrique can't say the same.

That doesn't give you the right to mess up a family.

Marriage is sacred, Patricia.

You're more naïve than I thought.

And you're clever, right?

You have an answer to everything.

Well answer this: What will happen as of now?

Where does it leave us? Where does it leave you?

You don't care, do you? You have no scruples.

- Well your error-- - My error?

I think there were two of us.

Besides, Enrique came looking for me.

And you opened your legs with another woman's husband.

And that, Patricia, it what sluts do.

Sorry?

You heard.

You're shameless and you have no decency,

and you wouldn't spend another day under this roof if it were up to me.

Don't you love your wife anymore?

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

You have a family

and you're prepared to give it up for a passing fancy.

It has nothing to do with that.

That's what men are like,

but, Enrique, if you still love her--

Leave love for fairy tales and princesses.

Marriage is, above all, an agreement,

and Bárbara has always agreed up until now.

Is that what you'll tell your daughter when she grows up?

When she's about to get married to someone who will do the same as you?

Enrique,

Bárbara loves you.

Don't ruin this family over a roll in the hay.

Stick to your own affairs, you've got enough of them.

Up until now I've always defended you,

with Alberto, with your wife, but I've had enough.

Since you came, you've caused nothing but problems.

Clearly, I am the only one who bothers about this family

and if you don't do anything to save your marriage, I will.

How is she?

She's miserable, Ana. She keeps crying.

I've never seen my sister like this.

- If I see Mateo, I swear-- - Quiet, quiet,

I'm having to restrain myself

from telling him a thing or two.

So I need you to make an excuse and tell Mateo

that Clara won't be at work today.

They'll kill her, it's the press conference today.

I know, but we've no option,

she doesn't want to see him or talk to him.

She'll kill us if we say anything to Mateo.

- Well, what excuse can I make up? - I'm sorry.

Banks? Maybe Clara is rich and I don't know it.

Alberto sent her to two or three.

She'll be here later, won't she?

No, because she had to pick up a relative at Atocha.

- At Atocha? She never said. - Why should she?

She told me she'd be out all day.

Unbelievable. The busiest day and Clara doing errands.

It doesn't matter

just for a day, you can cover your girlfriend.

What has got into you today?

Nothing. What about you?

Ana.

Duty calls.

Everything is ready.

Is your speech ready? Today is your big day.

- Fifty times is enough. - Yes.

- Alberto. - Good morning.

Nervous about the presentation?

Well, I don't have to do much today really.

The uniforms aren't being presented yet.

Well, I didn't know you were...

Congratulations.

Congratulate me, I'm the fortunate one.

What do you want, Enrique?

I thought it would be good to have Carlos at the press conference.

Without him, none of this would have happened.

There's no need.

Sara is representing Airsa.

- He can accompany her. - I said there's no need.

I organised the conference,

we have to do it my way. Sorry, Carlos.

It's nothing personal.

It must be nerves. I'll see you this afternoon.

- Is there a problem? - No, don't worry.

Enrique and he are always the same.

Carlos, I must go and do a few things.

Thank you for coming. I'd love you to come this afternoon.

I wouldn't miss it for anything in the world.

I'll see you later.

After the press conference there's a party in the Pausa.

Pilots and air hostesses will go. You can go with Carlos.

Great, he can go there.

You know Carlos has no part in the press conference.

He's the first in not wanting to go,

but the way you said things

wasn't the best way by any means.

What could I do?

Kneel down and say sorry for saying what I think?

I'd be happy if you didn't act like an idiot.

If you need me, I'll be in the workshop.

Very nice. Congratulations.

Here are the fabrics with the patterns marked out.

Thank you.

Doña Blanca,

if I remember rightly, I asked for a shorter skirt.

Yes, I know, but I'm sure it will look much better like this.

The other would be too vulgar.

But this isn't what I asked for.

Ana, I've worked in this all my life

and I've had to deal with lots of designers.

Some things look good on paper,

but on fabric they become a disaster.

Try it.

No.

No.

I understand it's strange to you because it is to me too,

but now you must obey orders.

I respect your years of experience,

but things are going to be done my way now.

If I'm wrong, the mistake will be mine.

I only wanted to help.

I'm sorry,

I won't argue with you on each and every detail.

I want this exactly as I asked for it and I want it now.

Good morning.

Good morning, Doña Elena.

How are you?

Fine, I'm eager to start, to be honest.

I'm glad, because we aren't over-staffed.

Could you accompany Doña Elena

and show her what we were working on yesterday, please?

- Of course. - Thank you.

Come with me.

Now,

you're a true designer.

And after this

you are prepared for anything.

Mr. De la Riva.

Girls, girls,

Mrs. Antuña has come to pick up the dress she left for mending.

Tell me it's ready, for God's sake, you know how angry she gets.

- Well, it isn't ready. - How come?

Of course it's ready.

Luisa,

that apron really suits you.

For goodness sake.

- Go on then. - Thank you very much, Margarita.

One moment, one moment,

one moment...

Do you know anything yet?

Well no, not yet.

They're up to something. All three were in Ana's room

but I'm up to my ears in work, Mr. De la Riva.

Come on, please. What work?

You skive all day,

I see you skiving all the time.

Isn't this a good time now?

To skive?

To go to Ana's room.

- No. - Yes.

- No. - Yes.

- Yes. - Okay.

They'll be working here a while.

I'm sure they won't go to their room for a few hours. Here.

I'll give the dress to Mrs. Antuña,

She'll be delighted to see me.

Go on then, go!

Wait, Pepita! It's in my room, I can't do it otherwise.

We've placed the patterns on fabric and we've started to cut.

Perfect.

I get the feeling

my absence hasn't been noticed at all.

And that's because you're a magnificent manager.

Well, I suppose it's down to experience. After so many years.

Are you all right?

Yes.

- I'm sorry. - We'll go to your room.

Ana, call your uncle immediately, please.

Of course.

What happened?

- She fainted. - No. I'm fine, Emilio.

I have a bit of anaemia, that's all.

You need to rest and get strong then, isn't that so?

I don't want to see you working.

- Can you leave us on our own, please? - Yes, of course.

Let's get back to work, Ana.

This isn't anaemia, is it, Isabel?

Emilio,

please,

let's leave it at that.

No.

I don't intend to carry on as if nothing was wrong.

And you shouldn't either.

What did the doctors say?

I'm not getting any better.

I don't know how long I have left.

Isabel,

maybe we were wrong.

It's possible that...

Alberto deserves to know the truth.

No, no.

I can't do that to my son.

I don't want him to lose his mother a second time.

And you think it's better to prevent him from knowing her?

Will you be able to?

I think he would gain a lot more,

both of you could gain.

I think.

But... I don't know.

I'll have to think about it.

That's all I can promise.

Okay.

Thank you.

Rest.

I'll come and see you later.

Yes.

Rest.

How is she?

Fine, she's calmed down a bit.

Well I haven't.

That woman doesn't have anaemia, Don Emilio.

Whatever it is, it's more serious. She can't continue working.

Well, she will continue, I'm afraid.

But, why?

If she needs money, I'm sure we can help her,

but evidently--

I appreciate your concern, but she will continue at the forefront.

Doña Elena cannot manage the workshop.

Don Alberto needs someone ready for whatever,

we ought to tell him what is--

No. And don't insist.

But... why?

What can be so important as to risk her health.

Doña Blanca--

I won't go away until I get an answer.

Doña Elena is Don Alberto's mother.

You've found the best place.

Are you all right?

Yes.

I was just thinking, all this is possible thanks to you.

Months ago it was just a dream and now...

You've achieved it.

You've made a fresh start.

With regards to Alberto,

and everything.

Everything.

You've made the most of this opportunity.

Are you happy?

- Very happy. - I'm glad, dear.

Sometimes, missing an opportunity

is like missing life.

How is Doña Elena feeling?

Doña Blanca told me she is still unwell.

Look, Carlos.

Go and see him

and celebrate as you deserve.

Ana! Ana!

Where's Clara?

She hasn't arrived yet.

- Are you nervous? - No.

Alejandro, it's been so long. How are you?

Anxious to see what you've got for us.

If I tell you, my husband will kill me.

Sir.

Alejandro Soto from Ya.

Alberto Márquez, my husband.

My pleasure. Please excuse me.

- Hello, Sara. - Hello.

- Do I know you? - I don't think so. Sara Ortega.

You are Miss Ortega.

I'm Cristina Márquez.

Alberto has told me a lot about you.

Well don't believe half of what he says.

He seemed very sincere, I must say.

Undeniably, you've really pulled a crowd.

Congratulate my wife for that.

Everyone is here to see her really.

- Alberto. - Mateo, how are you?

Not as good as you, Sara.

We ought to start. Everyone is here.

- Yes, okay. - Sara, will you accompany me?

It's been a pleasure.

You never told me she was so pretty.

It's just business. I don't notice those kinds of things.

Your father.

Go for it.

Dad.

I'm glad you made it!

I managed to slip away from work.

The store's success is worth the effort.

I haven't seen Bárbara. Hasn't she come?

Is anything wrong?

We have to talk.

About Enrique.

Good evening everyone,

thank you for coming.

Welcome to Velvet!

We have called you to join us this evening

because we wish to share our good news with you:

the agreement between our company and Airsa airlines

to manufacture their new uniforms.

Questions, please.

Antonio García, ABC.

Will you go into manufacturing clothes for companies, exclusively?

No,

as you know, Airsa isn't any ordinary company.

It's an airline which is characterised by excellence in all aspects,

as we are in the fashion world.

Yes, Francisco Contreras, Diario Pueblo.

Where did the idea of this collaboration come from?

Sara, please.

Good evening.

When we decided to change the look of the airlines,

we knew we didn't just want work uniforms.

We wanted to transmit the quality of our company,

to offer our customers an image which would be hard to forget.

Which is why we called on the best.

And frankly, there's no better place

to exhibit haute couture than on an aeroplane.

The agreement with Airsa is very important

and we have worked very hard to accomplish our aim.

We are extremely satisfied with the results

which you will have the opportunity to see very shortly,

but we shall be even more satisfied when Miss Ortega

places her signature on the document.

Sara.

As everyone knows,

an agreement isn't finalised without a good handshake.

So, please.

Who do you think you are?

How dare you monopolise the press conference.

What's the problem?

Didn't you shine enough?

Did you really want to stand out?

Go ahead. Do it.

How will you explain it to your guests, idiot?

Give me the camera.

What are you doing? It's mine. I'm not giving it to you.

- You're not leaving with that camera. - Alberto, what are you doing?

What's going on?

Thank you, Ernesto.

Give my regards to Marisa.

I'll call you next week and you can come for dinner.

Thank you.

It's sorted.

That photograph will never be published.

The thing is, I owe a few favours now,

and when the times comes, I can't refuse.

Thank you, Gerardo.

Don't thank me yet.

That's the end of fighting and arguing, in public and in private.

Is that clear?

Or you learn to behave like two adults

or I'll have to take measures.

There's no need to make a big deal.

- It was just a row. - I'm serious.

No more fighting.

You'll be forced to learn to behave like a family.

We'll spend Christmas together in the house in Baqueira,

like the good family we ought to be.

Do you hear?

No matter how much you strive, some things can't be forced.

You stay here.

Your affair with Patricia is over.

Who told you that?

Cristina.

I don't believe it.

I can't believe you've been so stupid

as to let them catch you

and with your brother-in-law's sister.

You came to Velvet to help me not to hinder me.

With due respect, father,

my marriage is a personal matter not--

You are an Otegui!

If this gets out, where does it leave us?

I've done everything for this family.

Patricia is work.

At her side, I control her actions.

Maybe it was your intention, but the brat has you in her pocket.

That isn't true.

Prove it.

Leave her and get your wife back.

How did it go?

Your father wants us to spend Christmas with him,

with Enrique and Bárbara: a happy family.

Does that seem so bad?

It was my idea.

There's lots of work, Cristina. We can't go away just like that.

Enrique needs to spend time with Bárbara. Especially now.

Bárbara found out that Enrique is unfaithful.

With your sister.

Patricia?

I don't believe it.

How did you find out?

Bárbara called me. Imagine how I felt.

The swine is as thick as two short planks.

He isn't the only one to blame for what has happened.

Your sister behaved like a tramp,

she almost ruined a marriage

with a baby.

As if he was bothered about his marriage before.

You don't know him.

I do. And I don't think he had to force Patricia

into doing anything.

My sister is thoughtless, I admit,

but I can't understand how you defend your brother

after all that has happened.

She has got in between a family.

She hasn't known how to maintain her decency, she has--

I won't let you speak about my sister like that.

She's the only family I have.

Your family?

If only you'd take as much interest in creating your own

as defending that brazen hussy.

Cristina, we have to go back to the party.

Apologise on my behalf.

Manolito, be good, okay? Give me a kiss.

Come here, cousin.

He can only eat what is in the bag, otherwise he'll get fat.

Early to bed.

He mustn't sleep in underpants,

he must sleep in pyjamas and not much water

otherwise he'll wet the bed, and he will.

He can eat whatever, go to bed whenever,

sleep in underpants and pee all over, right?

It's a joke, cousin, he'll live like a king.

Hey, thanks for looking after him.

It's no problem, man, you don't go every day

to have dinner with your future wife.

Are you sure about this?

Absolutely.

Rosa Mari wants to, Manolito wants to and I... want to.

You look like a calf on its way to the slaughter house.

Don't twist the knife, it's bad enough.

Smile, cousin, she's coming.

- Say she's pretty. - Directly.

- You're pretty. - There.

Thank you.

I'm ready. Thank you for letting me use the bathroom.

Thank my cousin. Shall we go? We'll get held up.

Okay.

Enjoy yourselves. See you later.

Uncle Jonás, let's play football.

No, we'll play something much better. Come here.

Sewing is for girls.

No, complaining is for girls.

What a bore.

Look, I ripped this dress

and if they find out, I've had it, so you'll have to wait.

It's your dinner time, isn't it?

I've already had my dinner.

Did you eat it all?

Yes.

My word, the kid eats like a horse.

Go and play over there for a while. Go on.

Waterfalls!

Manolito!

Manolito! Leave it, you'll get me in trouble.

What's going on in here?

Luisa.

Nothing.

It was the lad, I'm looking after him

and he escaped and came here.

He's lying! Uncle Jonás came to sew.

To sew?

This is our dress.

Or you tell me what is going on

- or I call Don Emilio. - No, no.

Okay, okay.

Mr. De la Riva thought you were up to something strange

and he asked me to investigate.

I can't believe you've been spying. Who do you think you are?

No, I didn't have time.

I accidentally ripped this dress in Ana's room.

It's the last straw. You spy on us and rip our clothes.

It's mended now.

Since when have you known how to sew?

You don't know everything about me.

I grew up with my mum and three sisters.

You won't tell Don Emilio, will you?

No.

I've had a better idea.

Do you know Phillip Ray?

No.

What's this?

I'm throwing all Mateo's things away.

A fishing trophy?

No, this is Pedro's.

This and the love letters he wrote to me in the village.

And his military service cap.

God, if you sold all this you'd be rich!

Yes, girl, I've got everything.

What have I got from Mateo? Nothing.

I haven't got anything.

I haven't even got the bill from our first date.

Nothing. No souvenir, no gift, nothing.

That just proves that our relationship didn't mean a thing.

How could I have been so blind?

I couldn't see that our relationship had no future.

Well, you've no junk from Mateo.

But that doesn't matter, Clara.

What you feel for him is ten times stronger

than what you'd felt for any boyfriend before.

Just look at you.

In your nightie all day and no make-up.

That hasn't happened since...

That has never happened.

What do I do, Rita?

How do I forget?

If I knew...

Good Lord.

Now I know how an eunuch feels.

Have you looked around this paradise? And I've only one in my head.

Hello, how are you?

Can you pour another two, please?

How is it with Cristina?

She's gone home. She wasn't in the mood.

Well, you look really enthusiastic.

I'm not the best company for this party, am I?

Where's Clara?

You tell me.

She's been out all day running your bank errands.

I haven't told her to go to any banks.

Ana told me you asked her to go to some banks.

Me?

So, you didn't...

Not me.

Alberto,

something is going on and I don't like it.

I'm going.

Excuse me.

Will you buy me a drink?

A whisky.

Don Mateo, you can't come here.

I'm looking for Clara.

She's gone to do some errands.

Rita, no more excuses, please.

Ana and you are driving me mad. What's up?

That's for Clara

and possibly because I'm tense from my problems,

- you know. - No.

- No? - No, I don't know.

You don't know about last night? My sister does.

What, for God's sake?

You and the man-eater!

Or didn't you see each other in the Pausa?

- Did Clara...? - Yes.

But it...

Scoundrel!

Clara.

Clara, it's me.

Open.

Open the door, please.

Can we talk about this like adults?

Clara.

There's nothing between Bárbara and me.

Honestly, nothing.

Open the door, please. Let me explain.

Clara.

Clara.

Don't do this to me, please. Open up.

Clara.

Bored of all the pilot jokes?

Just tired.

Hello.

Just a minute.

Good evening.

You've thrown a good one.

Carlos, I'd like to apologise for before.

I was nervous about the press conference and I took it out on the wrong person.

Don't worry, it's normal.

If you accept my advice, easy with Enrique.

Life is too short

to waste it arguing with difficult bosses.

You're right.

And I'm thirsty.

Would you like a drink?

- A San Francisco? - Perfect, thanks.

- Alberto? - I'm fine.

Thank you for apologising, Alberto.

Your boyfriend is understanding.

I suppose it was more difficult with me,

with my personality.

Now isn't the time.

The time for what?

For saying I'm dead jealous every time I see you with him?

Alberto, please.

I'm still in love with you, Ana.

I've never stopped loving you.

Don't continue.

I love you.

I love you like the first day.

If you knew how much I've longed to hear that again.

But it's been too long

and too many things have happened. You're married.

Let's get away from here, please.

Forget everything.

Let's go.

Ana.

- Here we have your San Francisco. - Thank you.

- Can I introduce you to two friends? - Of course.

It's bad manners for the host to leave the party the first.

Did you know that?

Will you take me?

Dad, it's snowing!

Turn them on, cousin.

Tonight is Christmas Eve.

Manolito.

Hey!

Rosa Mari, Pedro, I didn't see you.

Pedro will ask me to marry him on Christmas Eve with the family.

How can it be possible

that you still don't know what the girls are up to?

Careful.

To miracles.

To a Christmas miracle.

We need one.

Silence, please.

All train and bus routes

have been cancelled in and around the city.

Rita, would you go back?

That's impossible, Pedro,

because you're with Rosa Mari now.

What if I weren't?

I also had to give up a child.

I became pregnant to Don Rafael's brother.

He denied he was the father and... disappeared.

That isn't the real story.