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Isabel, what are you doing here?

I couldn't miss my son's wedding.

That woman is still alive and in Madrid.

She wants to steal everything we have.

She won't get a thing, because now everything will be yours.

- Can I help you? - Yes, I'm the new workroom manager.

This arrived for you, from Cuba.

I want Alberto to have them.

It's the perfect way to tell him.

He showed me the cufflinks you gave him. They're beautiful.

Ana... I'm Alberto's mother.

- Why didn't he tell me? - Isabel is dying.

- Is Adolfo your boyfriend? - I don't know, Pedro,

- love's a tricky business. - Did you say love?

Mother wants you to go home.

What's this? You're married with four children!

I've told everyone I'm marrying Rosa María and she doesn't know.

What if she bumps into Rita and tells her?

- Congratulations. - Congratulations for what?

Rosa Mari... the wedding!

Adults are so silly. You love Auntie Rita and she loves you.

Rosa, will you marry me?

Pedro's getting married and it's not to me.

Go and find him right away and talk to him.

I want you to know I've loved you since the first day I saw you.

I told Jonás I loved him by mistake.

What she said to you wasn't meant for you.

She's in her room now dying of embarrassment.

So when you see her tomorrow, just act like nothing happened.

- Erase it from your memory. - That's it and not a word to Rita.

I'm still in love with you, Ana.

I've never stopped loving you. Let's get out of here, please.

Ana told me you used to be a couple. Why should it bother me?

You're married and she has me now.

- I'm happy for you, Carlos. - Not as much as I am.

My first sketches were done in secret for Asunción.

You spent all your time looking at old fashion magazines from the 20s.

You disappoint me, Raúl, although it's my fault

- for having such high expectations. - But you weren't wrong to do so.

And you'll see that when I show you my new designs.

I just saw Bárbara. Aren't you back together?

But that doesn't mean I want to stop seeing you.

- And you are? - Clara.

- Lucas! Son, come here! How wonderful! - Mother!

Clara is with me, OK?

Ever since we were kids you've been stealing my girlfriends.

You said it. We were kids just messing about.

I want to learn to drive your car.

- What? - If you want I can teach you.

You'd really teach me to drive?

I had to give up a child too.

Don Rafael's brother got me pregnant.

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

That's not the way that story goes!

I'm looking for Esteban.

After all the pain he caused you, why do you want to see him again?

If I don't, I'll regret it for the rest of my life.

Esteban? It's Blanca... Blanca Soto.

I don't know about commitments, nor do I care.

Working so closely together,

something was bound to happen.

I thought you knew.

Tell me, Alberto...

I want to hear it from you.

If you had the nerve to cheat on me,

then at least tell me to my face.

It's true...

I slept with Sara.

It only happened once.

Was it in New York?

Let's not go into details.

Her husband left out the details.

When?

The night of the press conference.

I'm sorry, Cristina.

I'm sorry. Sara doesn't mean anything to me Cristina.

It was a mistake.

Is that supposed to make me feel better?

It's the truth.

I was stupid to think you were different from the rest.

I'm never going to be the perfect man you think I am.

Every time I come through that door Cristina, all I feel is pressure.

"Alberto, be nice to my brother", "Alberto, let's have a baby".

I don't do it because I want to, I do it to make you happy.

Haven't you humiliated me enough?

Now you want me to feel guilty as well?

It's my fault for letting your family control my life.

Since we got married, I only ever do what they want.

I've got your brother at the store and your father--

No, enough, enough!

I don't want to hear another word.

Manolito... Manolito, I'm the one getting married.

- Do you want me to help you? - No!

You're just like your father!

Here's to the groom!

Why are you still here? The bride's supposed to be late, not the groom.

I'm not in the mood for jokes. I can't find my tie.

- The one around your neck? - Good grief!

- You seem nervous. - Nervous? I'm about to have a breakdown.

It's normal, cousin. This is a man thing.

- A man thing? - Men need women, right?

But marriage is for them really.

It's like being led to the slaughter house.

It's normal to be nervous.

- Nervous but happy. - Yes.

I'm going to get you a drink to calm your nerves.

A bit of Dutch courage.

- OK, thanks. - You'll be fine.

Ole!

Manolito!

Why's the groom still in his underwear?

Pedro, I don't believe you.

I see you're ready to go.

Of course. It's the first time I'm going to an ex's wedding.

Who would've thought it, Pedro?

I know!

- Can I ask you a question? - Sure.

Have you ever thought

about you... and me...

at the altar...?

I wish you all the best, Pedro.

Thank you.

Am I handsome?

Very handsome. Come on or we'll be late. See you at the wedding.

Clara.

- Mateo, what are you doing here? - I've come to take you to the church.

I don't think it's appropriate for you to outshine the bride.

I don't ask you to take me to the wedding.

Call me crazy but I thought that's what boyfriends do,

take their girlfriends to these kind of events.

Call me crazy, but it's my ex's wedding. It's not appropriate, don't you think?

Fine, if you prefer to go alone than with this handsome fellow that's your problem.

What did you think? I'm not going alone.

- I have a date. - A date? With who? My brother?

What? I'm going with my friends, Mateo. You do say some things...

You've been getting on so well lately...

Why wouldn't we? He's been really helping me with the driving lessons.

- Really? - Yes, he's being very good to me.

He let me drive his car and everything went perfectly.

Well, I got a bit confused with the pedals

and I bumped a tree but he wasn't even angry.

Your brother is a real charmer.

A snake charmer.

I'll tell you all about it later.

I'm going to get the girls.

Ana... the wedding's in half an hour.

I'm almost ready.

What are you doing?

Me? Nothing... Getting ready.

- You're coming to the wedding? - Yes, I'm coming to the wedding.

Rita, what's the matter with you?

- Do you enjoy suffering? - Don't you start as well.

I've had her on my back all morning.

You don't have to go to the wedding.

Change the record, will you?

I've made my decision and that's that. I'm ready and I'm sure.

I'm sure. I'm sure.

You know what?

When Alberto got married,

if I hadn't left the church before "I do" I would've had a heart attack.

Yes well you're you and I'm me.

Pedro is my best friend. What should I do? Not go?

It's one of the most important days of his life. I can't just think of myself.

Rita... Pedro has no idea what he's missing out on with you.

Come on, let's go.

You go, I just have to get my bag.

Manolito, keep still, your parents are getting married

- and I'm still trying to dress you. - Honestly, Manolito...

Listen to uncle Jonás, you're driving me up the wall.

- How's the groom? - Don Emilio, in a mess to be honest.

Let me, let me. Let me...

- Don Emilio, I need your advice? - What?

I think of you as a wise man.

I don't mean...

I'm not calling you old, you're not old at all.

Do you know what I mean?

I know what you mean, Pedro.

I always do, to the detriment of my blood pressure.

But I'm afraid I can't help you. Remember I've never been married.

Why not? You're a real catch.

And now you're old... I mean when you were younger

you must have had lots of potential candidates.

The only woman I ever loved married another man.

Why get married to a woman I didn't love.

You're right, Don Emilio, you're...

And why didn't you? You want to know why not? Because you're a wise man.

- The question is what am I doing here? - What are you doing here?

- What am I doing here? I mean... - You're asking that now?

Getting married in twenty minutes. That's what you're doing.

What? Twenty minutes? Hurry up! We're going to be late.

Come on, come on...

Go! After you...

Cousin!

Come on! And smile, you're getting married.

Emilio...

- You're not coming? - No. I prefer to stay here.

I know Alberto's working on the Airsa thing

and I don't want to miss another opportunity, I can't.

Ana knows now and I think she understands me.

My niece is stubborn but she has a good heart.

You and I knew this wasn't going to be easy.

Remember they've spent their whole lives thinking you were gone.

I'm so scared, Emilio.

You can't go back now.

Everything will be OK. You'll see.

I've never seen such an elegant best man, Emilio.

- Tell them congratulations from me. - I will. Good luck!

- Yes. - Good luck.

You see, Rita? You shouldn't have come.

Look at your face, you look like you're at a funeral.

No, I'm fine. Honestly.

- Is here OK? - Yes, fine.

Rita, do you want to sit a bit further back?

- We won't see anything. - No, no. Here's fine.

Girls. Save me a seat!

Luisa! What are you doing here? We weren't expecting you so soon.

I heard about the wedding so I came by bus.

I didn't think I'd make it!

I thought "I have to be there for the people who need me".

Pedro won't even realise.

I'm talking about you, silly. How are you?

Well well, look what the New Year's brought us...

And nothing seems to have changed. You look gorgeous.

Luisa, on holy ground I can't lie to you. I've really missed you.

Really?

Probably because you've had a lot more work with Doña Aurorita.

That too. Can you budge up?

Let's light some candles, Rita.

We could sure use them.

Are you worried about Rita?

She's so stubborn.

She shouldn't have come today.

She still loves Pedro and watching the man you love marry another woman...

Of course. You know all about that.

That was a long time ago.

Long enough ago I hope.

I've tried not to let it bother me, Ana.

You and Alberto obviously had something special and I feel...

- There's nothing between Alberto and I. - No, and I believe you.

But the way it makes me feel has made me realise

just how much you mean to me.

And that's why I want to take advantage of being here

to ask you something.

Something important.

Carlos, please, no.

I'm only joking, woman!

I'm not going to ask you to marry me now.

Not yet.

Tomorrow my parents are coming and I thought we could have dinner together.

- With your parents? - With my parents.

Ana, for me this is serious. Tell me you'll come.

Manolito, will you keep still. You're driving me insane!

I'm racing, I'm a car!

Of course! Just don't crash!

Good Lord it's hot in here.

How are you, Pedro?

Fine, is Rita here yet?

No, I haven't seen her but I'm sure she'll be here.

- Don't worry, she'll be here. - OK.

- Don't worry.. - Well, well...

How are we doing?

Fine, a bit nervous. Pedro Infantes, the groom. A pleasure.

Pleasure. I'm Father Nemesio, but everyone calls me Nemesín.

- That's nice! - This is Tobias, the organist.

I have to shout because he's a bit deaf.

Tobias, this is the groom, Pedro Infantes!

- What? - I'm Pedro Infantes.

- The groom. - You have to shout,

or he won't understand you.

I'm Pedro Infantes! He can't hear me.

I'm Pedro Infantes, the groom!

Don Emilio is my best man!

And the boy running around is my son, Manolito!

- Look Daddy, I'm a ghost! - Manolito, keep still!

Padre, Nemesio, is the... is the heating on?

- I'm really hot. - That'll be the nerves.

But don't worry, they'll soon pass.

As long as you don't have the same problem as the Jiménez couple.

That was a fun day, wasn't it Tobias?

The Jiménez couple?

Yes, the last ones to get married here.

What a pandemonium.

The bride found out the groom was having an affair with her sister!

Well, you can imagine...

Since then, nobody's wanted to get married here.

People can be very superstitious.

But don't worry,

you can hardly see the blood stains on the floor anymore.

It's OK, Pedro, everything will be OK. Don't worry.

Manolito! Manolito!

- I'm OK, Dad... - Are you OK?

I knew something like this would happen!

Don Emilio, are you sure Rita's not here yet?

- Pedro... - Sorry...

- Pedro... - Look at me...

Rita...

- Rita! - What?

Luisa, I don't know if I can handle this.

I've got such a knot in my stomach...

It's called pain. I'd be surprised if you didn't feel it.

I even brought them a wedding present.

I'm an idiot, aren't I?

You're the best friend in the world.

Should I give it to him?

Yes! Go on, hurry. He'll be over the moon.

You look so handsome.

I didn't know if you'd come.

Of course! I wouldn't miss it.

Anyway, I wanted to...

This morning I didn't get a chance to give you this.

You shouldn't have, Rita.

One day I heard you saying

that you liked this tie pin,

and I thought it would be perfect for such a special day.

This is too expensive.

No, it's nothing.

Working in the store one day a week and Doña Aurorita's work...

Well, I had some to spare.

I wanted to give you something because...

Because it's really important to me that you're happy.

The bride has just arrived.

Rita, thank goodness you're here. He was about to have a breakdown.

Pedro, it's time.

Well, I should get going.

Goodbye, Pedro.

Pedro, cheer up! As long as she doesn't have a knife we'll all be fine.

Now I remember why we called her a Monet.

- Because she's pretty? - Not likely.

Because close up she's a real mess.

In the name of the Father, the Son

And the Holy Spirit...

Amen.

We are gathered here today to join in holy matrimony

Pedro Infantes and Rosa María Blázquez.

Love has brought us here today.

That love which conquers all.

I want you to remember

that the love you share is patient and rejoices in truth.

Love is forgiving,

love is believing, love is hopeful,

love is enduring. Love never ends.

Are you OK?

Yes, sorry, it's just... Carry on, Father, carry on.

These are not my words,

but the words of Saint Paul, who ended his letter to the Corinthians with

"If I don't have love, I am nothing".

- Beautiful words for... - I'm leaving.

- Me too. - And me.

No, no... poor Pedro. The church will be half empty.

Stay, please. I want to be alone anyway.

If anyone knows of any lawful impediment

for this wedding not to go ahead,

speak now

or forever hold your peace.

Rosa María, do you take Pedro as your lawfully wedded husband?

Me!

Pedro!

I know of an impediment.

Good Lord, not again!

What are you saying?

I know of an impediment...

And it's a big one.

Rita!

Rita!

Rita!

What's going on?

What's going on?

Tell her I love her!

- What? - He loves her!

What??

Tell her I love her!

- What - I love you!

- Me? - No, no! Pedro loves Rita!

Oh! I love you, Rita!

Rita, I love you!

Jonás, don't wind me up, OK?

No, not me. Pedro.

My cousin's mad about you, Margarita.

But, Pedro...

I love you.

Pedro, Pedro... Rosa Mari.

What happened? Rosa María! What's happened now?

What do you think? Just be glad we don't have another massacre on our hands!

Look after her and call an ambulance.

I knew this wasn't going to end well.

Alberto, where were you? I've been looking for you all morning.

Sorry.

Why the long face?

I had a fight with Cristina. Actually it was more than a fight.

- She knows... - About what?

She knows I slept with Sara.

I knew it. I knew this would turn out badly.

It was a mistake. I shouldn't have done it, Mateo.

- I should have gone with Ana. - What?

I fought with Cristina, then I went to talk to Ana.

- I wanted her to come with me but-- - Hold on... Ana again?

No... always Ana, Mateo. I'm still in love with Ana.

And now I feel guilty, like I betrayed her.

- and Cristina is furious with me... - How is she? Cristina.

I left without talking to her. She was very upset.

Alberto, I don't know how to get this into your head. Forget Ana, please.

She's giving it a go with Carlos.

And Cristina, she'll forgive you...

Or not... give her time.

You can't forget hurt like that.

But you'll learn to live with it and that's that.

You told me so many times.

"That's the way men are, Cristina... naturally unfaithful".

But I thought Alberto was...

And so soon.

I love him so much, Bárbara...

Of course. You can't stop loving him from one day to the next.

You love him for who he is, or in spite of who he is.

But now you have to change your attitude, Cristina.

Mine?

- I haven't done anything wrong. - You played your hand and lost.

Now it's time for a new game... with new rules.

You have to take control.

From now on, you're going to be with him at all times.

So that every woman knows that he's your man.

But I'm not like that.

And to think that tomorrow I have to see them both at the Airsa presentation...

And that's where you'll put my second piece of advice into practice:

Head held high.

The higher it is, the less they'll see your weaknesses.

Trust me I'm an expert.

How do you think I stand seeing Patricia every day?

I don't know...

Gentlemen, Raúl is about to present the collection.

I thought you didn't need us for this.

We buried the hatchet a long time ago.

Excuse me. When you're ready.

Welcome. Take a seat.

The more people the better.

As I was saying, I hope you're ready for an unforgettable journey.

Because...

With this new collection

we're going to travel back in time.

Welcome to the roaring 20s.

America and Europe were dying to live in the moment again.

Jazz, blues, and the Charleston were all born.

And best of all,

show business was at full throttle.

They were changing times and this was reflected in fashion.

Times not so different to what we're living now in Spain.

We're about to enter the 60s and Velvet should be leading

the future.

Classic lines, yet bold.

Elegant clothes, yet light and comfortable.

Perfect for elegant dining or swing dancing to the early hours.

Well, now what's wrong?

Comparing our clients to the Moulin Rouge showgirls

is a bit risky.

That's not the idea, Enrique. The idea is to recapture the essence of the 20s

and renew it, reinvent it.

And talking of some of Velvet's clients,

the Moulin Rouge girls look like nuns in comparison.

It'll definitely make our clients remember a part of their lives.

We're going to give them back their youth.

What woman wouldn't pay to feel eternally young?

We're going to make a lot of widows very happy.

They always look so sad wandering around the store.

It's up to you.

Well, it's complicated, but I like it.

Just the right amount of risk,

because it's nothing our clients haven't seen before,

but it's different. It has our own touch which joins past and present.

Exactly.

And as far as bold goes, I've never paid that much attention,

so I love it.

Full steam ahead then.

Raúl, congratulations.

Let the show begin!

Giving in again?

I think I preferred the wolf to this little lamb.

What did you expect?

What do I know about fashion, patterns and styles? I'm a numbers man.

So as long as you stick to the budget you can do as you please.

So I have carte blanche in the decision making?

I trust you, Patricia, even if you don't believe me.

I know there's no one better at this than you.

We're going to go a long way with this collection.

And we're going to do it together.

So then father won't come to the village anymore?

I don't know.

So then is father going to marry Auntie Rita?

Manolito, you have no idea how much you remind me of your father.

Listen... sometimes adults get themselves into pickles

that we don't know how to get out of and when we think we do know how,

it turns out we can't. And then sometimes...

Don't you worry. Your parents will be back in a flash.

- OK? - So then...

- What? - Can we have more biscuits?

Yes, there are more biscuits here!

It was as if time stood still, because in front of everybody

he said what he said and he kissed me like he did.

It was like a scene from a film, don't you think?

Yes, just like a film! You can stop going on about it now!

Let her be. She's so excited.

So you should be Rita... But show some discretion.

- But why? - Well...

All I want to do is shout to the world I'm in love!

What the heck, I'm going to do it.

Pedro loves me! Pedro loves me! Pedro loves me!

Pedro loves me...

Come on! I love you too but you don't get that excited!

- Pedro loves me... - Yes... he loves you a lot!

What's the problem?

Don't I have the right to be happy?

It's the best Christmas present I've ever got.

Of course, Rita, and we're happy for you.

But Rosa Mari's still in hospital, so...

She only fainted. It wasn't a heart attack.

It might not have been a heart attack but she does have a broken heart.

You've waited this long, you can wait a little longer, can't you?

You're right. Poor Manolito, he must be so worried.

But not everything can be perfect.

Not perfect? He left her standing at the altar!

Do you know how many times I've dreamed about that?

You're right. I'm going to keep calm.

But I'm just so happy!

So enjoy it!

Oh! Pedro, my Pedro! Pedro, my boyfriend!

Pedro!

No?

Pepita? Who's speaking? She's not here.

What?

If the hospital calls and the line's engaged

we won't know how Rosa Mari is.

Sure... Rosa Mari...

Pedro!

Luisa Rivas? Yes, one moment.

A man.

Yes? Hello... Yes, it's me...

On Valentine's day?

I don't know. You've caught me off guard.

Yes...

An answer? Yes, it's a yes! See you there, thank you.

What is it?

That was Radio Intercontinental,

as the winner of the competition they want me to sing again on Valentine's day.

- Wow Luisa! - We're going back on the radio!

Luisa, you're going to be famous! What are you going to sing?

I don't know. A love song I guess.

I'll help you choose. That's what your manager's for.

- You? - What?

It was me who launched her to stardom, don't forget.

What stardom?

They said it's going to be a big event, with the press

and even the people from NODO!

From NODO! The whole of Spain's going to see you!

I'm so nervous! What should I wear?

What do you think? A Philippe Ray, but an evening dress this time.

If you want we can have a look at my sketches, fabrics and everything.

But I'm your manager, OK? This lot are trying to get in first!

Leave it out, Rita!

Girls, I'll see you later.

Shall I give you a hand?

No, it's OK. Don't worry.

Let me take something.

Thank you.

- This way. - Of course.

No, no, move it to the left.

A bit more...

There. Just a touch more. That's it.

OK.

Thank you.

Clara... could you do me a favour? Stand there a moment.

- Here? - Yes, stay still.

I don't have a stand-in and I can't think of a better model than you.

No, no, my hair's a mess, look at me!

You look beautiful. Where were you before?

At a wedding, or at a non-wedding I should say

Because Pedro, my ex, was getting married to...

Never mind! Stand there you said?

Yes.

OK, now...

What was I going to say?

Nice, very nice...

OK, let's get started. Relax, it's going to go just fine.

Thanks so much, Clara. You're a lifesaver, and a natural model.

Apparently staring and smiling isn't so hard.

But I couldn't see myself doing it.

I love my job and if it wasn't for the maths, which I can't stand,

I think I could go far.

It's never too late to start something new.

An accountancy course.

- I thought of that too! - No!

But I don't know if I'd be able to pass.

I've been told it's quite difficult.

You can do anything you set your mind to.

I'm sure of it.

Am I missing something?

No. We're all done here, right?

Yes, Clara. Thanks again. You were great.

Don't mention it! See you later.

- Worried? - Worried? Me? About what?

About you?

Clara loves me.

Really? And do you love her?

Do you love her? Are you... in love?

Now you're a romance novelist?

Lucas, get on with your life and I'll get on with mine... with Clara.

Do I smell fear?

Miss Montesinos, it's my pleasure to inform you

that tomorrow you have a very special date with your boyfriend.

I run his schedule and can tell you my boyfriend has a presentation at--

To which he'll arrive hand in hand with you, then a night at the Palace.

Champagne, strawberries, you and me.

Do you like your Christmas present?

It's not bad, but I had another idea.

Another idea? The Palace is the most expensive there is.

I know! But for a long time I've been wanting to do an accountancy course

but it's very expensive, my savings won't cover it.

- So... - An accountancy course?

Yes.

Do you think it's funny?

No, no... You really want that as your present?

Yes... what's so bad about that?

Nothing, just you're more of a jewellery girl. A Palace girl.

Or maybe you don't know me as well as you think.

Clara, I just don't know why you'd want to do it?

As my secretary you don't need to understand numbers, that's what I'm for.

Maybe I want to improve myself

and not be your secretary for the rest of my life.

Look, Mateo, I can do anything I set my mind to.

I think with your hair colour and skin tone

this colour would look best on you.

I'm starting to regret this.

Everyone's going to be there, I'm going to be so nervous.

Don't worry, we're going to make you the best ever Philippe Ray.

- It'll be OK. - Well, this colour...

Have you chosen yet?

I have an emergency on my hands.

Tomorrow I'm going to the presentation of the new uniforms.

- How come? - Mateo invited me to the party.

He wants me to go as his girlfriend, holding hands and everything I think.

So why the long face? Aren't you pleased?

No, I am pleased. But it's tomorrow and I don't know what to wear.

You're sure everything's OK? Everything's OK with Mateo?

Perfect.

Girls, will you help me pick something out of my wardrobe?

I guess Valentine's can wait.

- Let's go. - Thanks, girls!

- You're beautiful whatever you wear. - Yes, but...

Trust me!

So that's basically what happened--

- May I? - Yes.

Sorry I didn't know you were busy.

Blanca, come in. There's no problem.

- Do you have something to tell me? - I'm going to see Esteban.

That's great. You have a lot to catch up on.

Be careful.

Don Emilio, I thought you understood that...

Perfectly, Doña Blanca.

However, from my own experience I can tell you

that during the years Esteban worked with us

he did some things...

Many things I didn't like.

People can change.

My only concern is you.

Don't worry. I'll be fine, I assure you.

You look the same as the last time I saw you.

Esteban, please, that was over twenty years ago.

An even greater achievement then.

Please, have a seat.

Thank you.

Would you like a drink?

No, I'm fine. Thank you.

I'm so glad you came. It really means a lot to me.

After all these years I was hardly expecting your call.

I must admit I haven't slept a wink all night.

Me neither.

What changed, Blanca? Why now?

Because I've just found out I've been living a lie all these years.

Isabel is back from Cuba and she's told me everything.

If I'd known you were pregnant,

nobody, not even Rafael, would have kept me from you.

When I found out, too much time had passed.

I was scared.

Scared you wouldn't understand.

That you wouldn't forgive me.

I'm sorry, Blanca. I'm so sorry.

I remember it as if it were yesterday.

- In that ballroom. - Yes...

But that Friday it was Rafael who showed up at the meeting.

He accused me of stealing from Velvet.

He was convinced it was you.

Not at all.

Another lie.

An excuse to keep us apart.

Having a child with a dressmaker...

It would have been an embarrassment for the Márquez family.

But not for me.

What about our son?

Did you ever see him again?

I know he was a good boy

and that he tried to find me until the day he died.

What was his name?

Eduardo.

Eduardo...

Thank you, Blanca...

I didn't know I needed this until I saw you again.

I needed it too.

Although I was scared witless, to be honest.

Thank you.

Wait.

You can't leave just like that.

Now that we've been reunited, I'd like to tell you about myself.

What I do... what my life's like.

And you can tell me about yourself.

I'm here all the time.

Then let me take you to dinner tomorrow.

I'm not sure it's a good idea, Esteban.

If I don't see you again, it'll be like losing you all over again.

I don't want to make the same mistake twice.

I'll be free after the Airsa presentation. At ten o'clock, here?

At ten o'clock, here.

Blanca, you're back.

How did it go with Esteban?

It was... hard.

Stirring up the past isn't easy.

And even less so when it's like ours.

Yes... of course.

I'm seeing him again. Tomorrow evening.

That's great! I'm so glad you have this second chance.

Well, don't get carried away.

We'll see...

And what about you?

I think I'm going to have a tricky day today too.

Go for it.

You have nothing to lose.

Yes...

Come in.

Do you have a moment?

I'm not having the best day, if you don't mind, we can speak later.

It can't wait.

I don't want to wait.

Of course...

Please, take a seat.

Go ahead.

My name isn't Elena. It's Isabel Navarro.

I'm your mother, Alberto.

If this is some kind of joke, it's not funny.

No.

It's not.

My mother died Cuba, Doña Elena.

Well, that's what you were told.

That's what your father wanted you to believe.

But...

I'm still alive, son.

I'm here in front of you.

No...

You're wrong.

Alberto, when you were...

my baby...

You father came back to Spain

and he tore you from my arms.

He fell in love with another woman, Gloria.

He wanted to end things with me.

He was a very ambitious man

and he didn't want me to be able to claim anything from him.

I won't let you keep talking about my father in this way.

So, please leave.

I always wanted to come back and find you, son.

But they locked me up in a centre and I couldn't leave.

Your father took care of everything, as he always did.

- I couldn't leave-- - My mother is dead, Madam.

And I still don't know why you're here so, please leave.

Don't touch me.

Alberto, I know it's difficult, but you have to believe me. This is your life.

Get out.

Isabel...

Isabel, are you OK?

- Yes... - Is it Alberto?

Have you spoken to him?

Yes...

Yes...

You won't believe this.

Five minutes ago I had Doña Elena in here claiming to be my mother.

You knew?

You knew and you said nothing?

I tried to tell you at the Christmas party.

You tried to tell me?

I don't believe this.

I live surrounded by lies.

Alberto your mother only--

My mother is dead, Ana.

My mother's been dead for thirty years.

- That's not true. - That's not true?

30 years believing my mother was dead, and now this?

My father was a good man, you know?

A man who would do anything for his family.

So that I'd never want for anything.

And this woman comes in here telling me the opposite.

- Alberto... - Leave me alone.

I lost my mother too

and I'd give anything to have her back in my life.

Not now, Ana.

Leave me alone, please.

I wasn't expecting you home so early.

But great because I want us to talk.

I don't feel like talking, Cristina...

Now Sir doesn't feel like talking.

And what would Sir like to do?

Because the last time you did what you felt like,

- you ended up in bed with-- - I said I don't want to talk.

I won't say it again.

- Where are you going? - To my father's house.

I was hoping we could resolve our problems tonight

but you're just so selfish

you can't even see a second chance

when it's right in front of your nose.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, Cristina...

Don't leave, please.

Alberto, I won't let you treat me this way.

You're the one in the wrong so you should show me a bit of respect.

There's no excuse for your behaviour. None at all.

My mother's alive.

What?

I just found out.

It's Doña Elena, the head of the workroom...

She's been pretending to be someone else all this time, but...

She...

She says she's my mother.

I don't know...

Isabel...

I'm sorry. Really sorry.

You should have seen him.

He didn't even look like my son.

How could I do this to him? My God!

What do you mean? Do what to him?

Haven't you suffered as well all this time?

Unfortunately, he's not the only victim.

So stop punishing yourself. It's all in the past now.

You knew it wasn't going to be easy.

Yes...

But I didn't know...

I'd be scared of ending up even more alone than before.

Scared? The Isabel I know can handle this and much more.

So stop being so negative

and fight. Fight to the end.

That's enough tears.

Everything's OK.

From now on you can be who you really are.

Don't you feel liberated?

Give him time...

A few days,

just a few days,

and if he...

If you...

I'll personally help you get back to Cuba.

Rosa Mari is inventing something to keep herself in the spotlight.

Keep still you're making me dizzy.

...or not. What if it's worse?

Maybe she's died from all the disappointment?

What are you talking about Rita... People don't die from that.

I don't know...

Pedro!

Rita!

Well, we should leave them to it.

Jonás!

I thought you might kiss me too.

- Seeing as you were waiting for us. - Oh, stop that!

How's Rosa Mari?

Fine, fine. She just fainted.

She's back at the hotel resting.

Did you talk to her about...?

Yes, but I don't think she understood. They've given her a lot of medication.

But tomorrow... Tomorrow I'll go and talk to her.

I think she deserves to know the whole story.

It's about time.

I missed you so much.

I haven't left the phone's side!

I was dying to hear from you, Pedro.

Where's Manolito?

With Emilio. He hasn't let him out of his sight for a second!

I'm going to go and talk to him, OK?

Come in.

How is he?

He talks more than you, which is saying something!

Do you mind if I talk to him?

Good luck.

Manolito...

How are you?

How's Mummy?

Fine...

Fine, she just fainted. She's resting at the hotel.

I can take you to see her tomorrow, if you want?

Manolito, son, I'm not...

I don't really know how to say this.

I'm really sorry.

I love your mother very much but...

But I don't love her the way you should love someone you marry.

I know you were excited to... have a family.

I never said that.

Yes, but...

Daddy, I know you love Auntie Rita and I want you to be happy.

I've always wanted to live with you

because girls are a pain, especially Mum.

So if you love Auntie Rita, what else is there to say?

Now I have two Mums, I'll get more birthday presents.

Come here.

- I love you very much. - Me too.

Look me in the eyes and say it.

I love you very much.

So you brought me a present, that's definitely progress.

One of these days, I might ask you to dinner.

It's my mother's homemade partridge pâté.

Seeing as you brought me that turkey at Christmas,

well... I know how much you like to eat.

Come on, tell me truth. You missed me as well.

Don't start, OK? Or I'll take it back.

You know they say one wedding leads to another?

Wait!

- Good morning. - Good morning.

- Would you like a coffee? - Please.

Thank you.

Alberto...

Last night we called a truce.

But nothing's changed.

I'm really sorry about everything you're going through,

but our problems started before all that.

Besides, what do you really know about that woman?

She could be a trickster, or one of those people who try

to take advantage of others' misfortune.

Your father was a good man. Alberto, nobody can say otherwise.

You shouldn't either.

Leave us alone, please.

Take these and leave.

Alberto, listen to me...

We're presenting the collection today, we've no need for two workroom managers.

Your work here is done.

Don't worry, Clara will deal with the paperwork.

Is this really how you want this to end?

Would you prefer me to tell you my mother's dead?

That she died thirty years ago and if she were alive she'd have come to find me?

Would you prefer me to say it like that?

I'd prefer you let me explain, son.

Nothing you can say can change what you did.

Isabel, it's Ana. Open the door, please.

He's made his choice.

- Alberto's confused. - Yes...

He doesn't know what he wants. It's normal, it could happen to anyone.

He doesn't want to see me. He kicked me out.

After everything you've done, are you really going to give up now?

Come in, Emilio.

Isabel, what's wrong?

I have no strength left.

I'm leaving...

Alberto, I thought for the Airsa presentation we could...

It's still going ahead, isn't it?

- Yes. - Good.

What's wrong?

I'm tired of being the perfect boss, the perfect husband, the perfect son.

I can't take it anymore.

Mateo... Can you leave us alone for a moment?

Whatever you have to say, you can say it in front of him.

- Are you sure? - Yes.

Your mother's leaving.

- I can't believe you fired her. - I'm not going to argue with you now.

- She's your mother, Alberto. - My mother...

My mother's thirty years too late!

She's done nothing all these years to find me.

Have you even listened to her?

Have you made the slightest effort to find out what's brought her here?

To tell you the truth, I don't care.

I don't believe you.

I think you care a lot. Or you wouldn't be acting like this.

Alberto, I'm not saying you're going to be one big, happy family

from one day to the next, or that you should move her into your house.

She hasn't come looking for anything other than you.

Have you stopped to think why she's turned up here after thirty years?

What made her come?

This isn't easy for her either, you know?

Your father abandoned her in Cuba and denied her all contact with you.

He made you believe she was dead. He lied to you.

I won't let you, or anyone, talk about my father like that.

I'm sorry if it's painful but it's the truth.

You don't know that.

My uncle told me so.

And he was your father's right-hand man all this time.

Your mother's leaving for Cuba tonight after the presentation.

Think about it.

You want to tell me or...?

I don't know how to play, son.

I don't like these games. Look! It's your mother, Manolito.

- Mummy! - My darling!

Rosa Mari...

You look better. I wanted to talk to you about...

Darling, go and get your things. We'll be leaving soon.

- No! - Manolito!

Rosa Mari...

You can't just take him like that.

Honestly, I'm so sorry about yesterday,

but I felt trapped. The child, you...

I don't care, Pedro.

You played with my feelings and that's all I care about.

I'm taking the boy and I hope we never see you again.

What? What?

Do you have any idea how humiliated I was yesterday?

Pedro... I left everything for you.

You deserve to suffer as much or more than I have.

Manolito's my son.

You can't just take him. You know I can't live without him.

We're leaving...

I hope you and Rita will be very happy.

You and her can have more children to entertain yourself with.

Have you gone mad?

Manolito's my son, not some form of entertainment.

And you know what? He wants to stay with me too.

Manolito will stay wherever his mother says.

You can't go in! You can't go in!

This is private property. You need permission and you don't have mine.

You can pick up the boy once the presentation's over

and when the working day is over. Not before.

And you're going to behave like a civilised human being.

At least I'll have time to...

to say goodbye to him.

That's the way it is.

You'd better be here when I arrive.

I was looking for you. Have you talked to Rosa Mari?

It went that badly? She hasn't forgiven you, has she?

She's taking Manolito.

I'm not going to see him again.

So in the end the stage will be in front of the guests,

that way the girls can easily get up for the final photo.

- Perfect... - The femme fatale has arrived.

- Gentlemen... - Sara...

Hello.

How is everything going?

It might look a mess now, but everything's going according to plan.

And the girls?

Shouldn't they be here by now?

They'll be here in a moment. I'll welcome them.

I see you have everything under control.

Good thing too! We don't have much time.

Yes, on days like these time is always against us.

Sara, come with Mateo and I,

and we'll show you what we've planned.

It's a pleasure to have you here.

The pleasure's all ours.

Thank you, Alberto, for inviting us.

You're welcome... Carlos! Pour them a glass of champagne.

I'll charge you separately for this one.

How about a family photo?

Smile, everyone!

Alberto, I'm afraid I'm going to have to congratulate you.

Don't hold back, Enrique.

Thank you.

You and I didn't start off on the right foot,

but I have to admit you've done an impeccable job.

Thank you, Enrique.

Now relax and enjoy yourself.

Clara, I didn't know you were working tonight.

Clara's here with me.

Congratulations, Clarita. Soon he'll be introducing you as his girlfriend.

See you later.

See you later.

- Excuse me. - Where are you going?

I'm going to talk to Ana.

- I'll be right back. - Don't be long.

Hello.

Congratulations. You've done a wonderful job.

We've done.

Remember this is her work too.

Ana!

- Hello. - Hello, Alberto.

Remember we have a date after the presentation.

- Of course. - You're not staying?

I thought I'd invite the seamstresses.

We're having dinner with his parents. I'm meeting them today.

Well, we'll miss you.

Have fun.

Good evening.

I'm not going to use that old phrase, "in unity comes strength",

but I assure you that Velvet and Airsa's union will give people lots to talk about.

I'll leave you with the man who's worked day and night

to make this collection a reality.

Alberto Márquez.

You're doing very well.

I feel broken inside, Bárbara.

Perfect. The important thing is that nobody notices.

Least of all her.

Good evening and thank you all for coming.

This is the first time we present a collection

and aren't worried about whether or not it will sell.

This time it's different. Success is already guaranteed,

thanks to two things.

On the one hand, the trust

that Airsa airlines has placed in us

and on the other, more important hand,

the enormous talent

one of the best designers in this country has shown.

What's more, Velvet is so proud to have discovered her,

Ana Rivera. A round of applause, please!

And now the time has come to unveil Airsa's new uniform.

Elegance and glamour... sky-high.

I'm going to see if I can get another one,

Aren't you going to ask me if I want one?

Would you like one, darling?

No, thank you, my sweet.

It's incredible how a marriage can turn itself around overnight.

You look so happy.

Are you trying to kick me while I'm down?

I thought you were standing stronger than ever.

Well, no. I'm not.

I didn't know Bárbara kept you on such a tight leash.

The problem isn't Bárbara.

The problem is you.

I thought I could live without what we had but...

I miss you.

A lot.

It's been a great success.

Looks like this is the only thing I'll get to share with him.

We wanted it to resemble haute couture.

He doesn't even have my surname, Rita.

And just like that.

He's leaving as suddenly as he arrived.

No... Pedro.

Don't say that. There must be something we can do.

With us, anything is possible.

I'd lost faith we were going to end up together and look at us.

Pedro, talk to her until you run out of words.

Beg her. And if you have to get down on your knees, do it.

Just don't give up, please.

Manolito...

- Is my bag packed? - Yes.

Say goodbye to Auntie Rita. Your Mum will be here any minute.

I'm really going to miss you, little one.

Me too, but I'm sure I'll see you soon.

Come on, let's go.

Manolito, keep still, if Don Emilio sees you you'll get a telling off.

Don't be a pain, Dad. I'm pretending I'm Puskas.

- You're Puskas? - Yes.

So am I Gento?

Gento takes to the field, Puskas dribbles around him,

Puskas is about to shoot...

Puskas shoots... and scores!

Goal for Real Madrid.

Champions of Europe. Champions of...

Mother...

Darling, we have to go. Our train leaves in half an hour.

Well then...

Be a good boy, OK?

And always pay attention to your mother.

- I'm going to miss you so much. - I'll miss you more.

Pedro, let him go...

No.

Pedro...

No...

Manolito, go and play outside, please.

- Rosa María, we have to talk. - There's nothing more to say.

Yes, there is. There's a lot more to say.

The first thing is I'm not going to let you do this.

I promised you you'd take him with you and you're going to,

but before you leave you're going to promise me something.

That you'll let me see him.

- Pedro... - Seven years!

I didn't see my son for seven years.

I didn't even know he existed, but I let you get away with it.

You took him to Germany and I let you get away with it. But not this time.

And I'm really sorry, but...

Manolito is the person I love most in this world...

I know I've made mistakes.

Lots of mistakes.

But as a father?

I'm a good father. You don't have to forgive me.

If you don't want to forgive me, then don't.

But don't do this to me.

Please don't do this to us.

Please.

Very well.

Thank you.

Manolito, come here!

You're such a pain...

A pain? Or a plane? Look at the plane!

I don't think it's a good idea to take such a long trip, Isabel.

We have good doctors here, you should get a second opinion.

What if they can cure you here? I'd never forgive myself if...

You don't have to forgive yourself because it's not your decision.

And you did promise you'd help me get home if things didn't work out.

- OK then. - Let's go.

Blanca...

You're leaving?

Yes.

Alberto...

I'm sorry.

Yes, me too.

I'm really going to miss you.

Me too.

- Thank you for everything. - Thank you.

I wish you all the luck in your new life.

You take care too.

Ana...

Come with me. I don't know how to do it.

I just know that I'll regret it forever if I don't do something.

Let's go and find Isabel.

Let's go.

Isabel?

Isabel, it's Ana.

Isabel?

- She's not there. - Let's go and find your uncle.

Luisa, have you seen my uncle?

He just left with Doña Elena.

I'm really going to miss you.

I hope so.

I really hope so...

Let's go!

Isabel! Isabel!

Isabel!

Stop the car, please.

Don Emilio, what are you doing here? Has something happened?

- Isabel is very unwell. - Alberto!

What are you doing?

I don't want to argue now.

Sure, because in this marriage we always do what you want.

Carlos, wait, please!

I'm so sorry. You have to believe me.

I want our relationship to move forward.

- You don't seem very sure. - Because I'm not, Rita.

Clara is too good a prize to give up on.

That prize has been mine for a long time.

- Really? - Was yours...

Alberto, now that the truth's out,

you can turn a problem into an opportunity.

You can fix things with Cristina or look for happiness somewhere else.

I want these designs but I want to take it a step further.

Now we're going to travel to the future.

- I know my situation's serious. - Is that why you came?

Among other things.

Doña Blanca, this is for you.

- What's the plan for tonight? - What?

For Valentine's. Pedro, today's Valentine's Day!

I want to give Rita a surprise she'll never forget.

- Shall I tell you what I'm going to say? - I'm going to ask Rita to marry me.