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I don't want these holidays to end.

It's all prepared for next year.

Same hotel, same room and Frank's same record.

Get used to it, that's how it will be from now on.

-Thank you. -My lady.

Come here.

I intend to fight to get my marriage to Cristina annulled.

You're crazy. That's impossible.

I'll manage it. I'm sure of it.

Then you and me will be together forever.

-Hello! -Ana!

How was the wedding? How did it go?

Really well.

Fantastic. When Alberto arrived...

I'm so happy for you. So happy.

Come in.

It's about time that you two were happy.

Thank you.

You're welcome. I was simply keeping my promise.

I'll never oppose your relationship again.

Never. But I do have something to ask of you.

Be discreet. Do things the right way if you can.

Alberto will get an annulment.

That's a good start. But be careful, it won't be easy.

It's going to be a long and complicated journey, child.

Long and complicated. I'm so happy, child.

I really missed you.

Don Alberto.

-Welcome home. -Thank you, Elvira.

Has my wife called or been here recently?

-No. Shall I find her? -That won't be necessary, thank you.

Are you serious?

You've taken my mother's shares from me!

The marriage was never legal.

That's nothing new. We'll make it official in the meeting.

This doesn't end here.

Of course, Patricia. This has only just started.

Get ready, because I'm taking you down.

Good day to the highly experienced Clara!

Do you think they heard us last night?

It's a bit late to be worrying about that.

It's fine for you, but if Don Emilio or Doña Blanca catch me...

You were wearing my name out.

"Mateo, please. Mateo, my God, Mateo...

Mateo. Mateo. Oh, my Mateo.

We should go to your house then.

No, it's a real mess, what with the move and all.

I guess you must have a mattress.

You must have a floor. Or are you picky now?

Am I interrupting?

-Alberto! -Hello.

Don Alberto.

Clara! Have I told you how happy I am to have you as my secretary?

Hey, watch that hand.

-Shame you have your eyes on Mateo. -Alberto.

If you're here, Ana must be here too.

You're right.

Tonight, double dates: you and Clara, me and Ana.

Alberto, it's all going so well with our girls.

Why ruin it by going out with them?

I'm desperate to have a normal life with Ana.

You left Cristina, the new collection will be huge,

and it's been weeks since Clara slapped me...

No celebration and Dom Pérignon will be in tears.

Fine, tonight.

-Dom Pérignon, our girls... -You and me.

-And the new Barajas drive-in... -Out on the town.

The perfect atmosphere to do whatever you want.

You know my weak spot.

That way I can keep Clara away from my house.

-You still haven't? -Bárbara's still there. She won't leave.

-You haven't told her? -No, no, no.

Clara doesn't know. Don't lecture me, please.

I know. I'm simply helping a woman in need.

Enrique kicked her out on the street. What can I do?

Did you call me?

Hello, Enrique.

-We have a meeting. -Yes, of course.

What's going on?

You seem very happy.

We work at Velvet, of course we're happy.

Please, Enrique.

No, Mateo, don't go.

I want you to see this, it's going to be legendary.

My father's only legal marriage was to my mother.

Which means that all of the shares that Patricia received from Gloria

weren't hers. They were mine.

Is this all clear? Or do you need more detail...

Nothing to say?

That's 40 percent of the shares for you,

40 percent for me and 20 percent for Patricia.

It could be worse. -Son of a bitch.

Watch your mouth. You're talking to a majority shareholder.

You disgust me, Enrique.

I've met a lot of idiots in my life, but you're the worst of all.

Looking at you makes me itch and I'll do everything...

If you continue being so vulgar, you won't attend any more meetings.

-You'll be back, Enrique. -Alberto.

Is everything sorted out? Or do you need my sister's help?

No. Everything's sorted.

It's not your sister I'm worried about, it's mine.

She's been staying at my cousin's house for ages.

Too long, because they've never got on.

-What's going on? -Why don't you ask her yourself?

I've tried, but she won't answer the phone.

It's none of your business.

If you want to save a marriage, start with your own.

The new share distribution doesn't put you above me. Show some respect.

Shares don't signify respect, Enrique. You have to earn respect.

Hello, Alberto.

I'd like it if we could talk.

I don't think going over it again is for the best.

I think that we can make things right.

There's nothing to make right, Cristina.

I was wrong, and I hate myself for that

because a lot of people are suffering, but the decision has been made.

We're married, Alberto,

-you can't break up a marriage. -What do you want?

I want you to know--

For us to be together but not in love? Is that what you want?

I'm sorry, Cristina, I...

You don't know it now, but it's best for us both.

Best for us both? It's best for you and that wretched girl.

Don't talk about her like that.

You're asking me for respect? When you've never respected me?

No, Alberto, please.

-Please. -I can't keep hurting you, Cristina.

Then don't leave me, Alberto. Please. I need you to listen to me, please.

-Alberto, I have to tell you something. -Cristina, how nice to see you.

Calm down, everybody's looking at you.

Don't worry, Mateo, I'm done here.

I'll make you pay for everything that you've done to me, Alberto.

I swear.

Bárbara. I need you.

Are you OK?

Why did I ever agree to marry her in order to save the store?

It wasn't so crazy. We're still here, aren't we?

-Now's not the time to worry about that. -I hate hurting her, Mateo.

But I can't keep lying to her.

She deserves somebody who makes her happy,

and I deserve Ana. I won't stop until I manage it.

Very well. You have my blessing.

-But she won't make it easy for you. -I don't want to think about it right now.

Velvet Stores.

Yes, I'm his secretary.

Of course, when would it be?

Perfect.

I'll let him know right away. Thank you very much.

Don Alberto!

Excuse me, I didn't know you were in a meeting.

What is it, Clara?

The Employers' Association called about the annual gala preparations

and the Man of the Year award is for you!

-Man of the Year? -Alberto.

Alberto, the Man of the Year award!

The Man of the Year award! This is a big deal!

-Are you joking? -I'm serious.

They only give it to living legends of the business world.

-Congratulations! Where's the gala? -In the Embassy.

How many people can we take? We need to think numbers...

They'll call back to confirm the number of guests

but tomorrow we should start looking at the guest list.

-Clara, thank you so much. -Congratulations!

-Thank you. -Do you know what this means?

We'll never have to pay for another drink in this city. And the women...

You're losing it, Mateo. You're losing it.

-Admit it, you're on a roll. -We're on a roll.

We must announce this, Mateo. It's an achievement for all the staff.

For every single one.

Doña Blanca, De La Riva ordered some fabrics and they haven't arrived.

Do you know where they might be?

Maybe the delivery is running late. I'm sure it's nothing serious.

You seem very calm, Doña Blanca.

I hope that De la Riva takes it just as well when he arrives.

How was the wedding?

Don Alberto, I didn't know you were back. I hope you had a good rest.

A good holiday certainly never hurt anybody.

Don Alberto has something to tell you.

Ladies, leave what you are doing for a moment, please.

The Spanish Employees' Association has named me

Businessman of the Year.

Man of the Year, it's different.

Without you, this award wouldn't be possible.

Without your talent, your commitment, creativity...

Your teamwork--

Without all of that it wouldn't have been possible. Congratulations!

Congratulations.

-Congratulations. -It's also--

It's a very important award. Allow me, Alberto.

There's no time to lose. We are convinced that

the Raúl de la Riva collection will be a huge success.

Congratulations.

Now back to work.

I can't believe that I'm kissing the Man of the Year.

I'm so proud of you.

Let's go to the drive-in tonight

-to celebrate. -The drive-in? I love it!

What's on?

Who cares. You know why people go there in the summer.

Why?

To eat popcorn.

The drive-in with you... just like a normal couple.

Which is what we are.

I want you to come with me to the gala.

You're crazy.

-I can't go with you. -What do you mean?

Why not? Won't you come with me?

No. What about Cristina? We can't be seen together in public.

It's all so clear to me, Ana.

There's no going back now.

Raúl!

You're back from Paris already?

Don't go making things up, because I know already.

Man of the Year!

-Thank you, Raúl. -Now, what's with you?

You're looking pretty. Have you changed your hair?

No, but thank you.

-You've put on a few kilos, haven't you? -A few.

French girls are very pretty, but very glum, really unpleasant.

Lots of camembert and not much jamón serrano.

I'm worried about the fabrics, Alberto,

I can't find anything and time is running out.

-Don't worry. -What do you mean?

My uncle Esteban's coming tonight and I think he has something you'll like.

Show us your models.

Yes, of course. I'll show you but we haven't much time...

There's not a woman in Madrid who won't want one of these.

You're right. It was worth the wait.

-Yes. -It's looking more hopeful for us.

The other firms have nothing I like.

Nothing. I didn't like any of it.

Oxford is left now. They'll have nothing as strong as this.

No.

-This is the winning horse. -The winning horse.

It really was worth the wait.

I can't wait for Cristina to see it,

oh, she'll love this one. She'll be mad about it.

I'll be going. Congratulations, Raúl.

I love them, they're great.

Ana, sweetheart, forgive me. I get so excited.

The collection is fantastic. Congratulations.

Thank you. Hey!

Tell me.

How was the Belategui?

They must have been knocked out by her.

She was so pretty and the wedding was so much fun.

And when Mat...

The cake... When they brought the cake it was great.

Town weddings are very exciting.

-Everybody knows... -Am I interrupting?

Emilio!

Where's that charmeuse fabric

that I ordered months ago?

According to Doña Blanca, Enrique had to authorise it,

-and he hasn't done so. -What?

You heard.

Quel incompetent!

Where is my charmeuse?

Your charmeuse is too expensive.

"Beethoven, your violins are too expensive".

Who said that? Nobody did.

Comparing yourself to Beethoven?

Of course not. I dress better.

That's the budget. Find something else.

I'll pretend you didn't say that.

Enrique, I know what you want:

you want to ruin my career. You already tried with the Paris business.

Me?

Don't worry, Raúl, when I want to ruin somebody's career,

I get it right first time.

You've already had two goes with me. Maybe you're losing your touch.

I want my charmeuse...

Right away.

-Good afternoon. -Good afternoon.

-Alberto. -Raúl.

Enrique refuses to get me the charmeuse.

I can't work like this. It's like having a stone in my shoe.

Barefoot would be worse, don't you agree, Raúl?

Not for me. I'm used to working with the best.

With the best materials, and the best professionals.

That's why I agreed to work for Velvet. Is this still Velvet, yes or no?

Tell me something, Raúl.

Do you really need the charmeuse, or do you have a problem with Enrique?

I need it, Alberto.

I'll get it. Leave it in my hands.

-Hello, Jonás. -Ana!

How are you?

How did the wedding end? Has Luisa written?

What did you expect? When I shoot, I score.

Don't be so dramatic. How is she?

Good. She's on tour, filling up concerts. Recording a disc, too!

I'm happy for her. Have you spoken to her?

Not exactly, she's not the one who told me

because she's so busy, you know? But everybody knows.

When was the last time that you spoke to her?

A day or a week and a half ago. It doesn't matter anyway.

Her life couldn't be better, that's the important thing.

She said she'd phone me, it shouldn't be long.

Don't let it get you down. If she phones, let me know.

Yes, either tomorrow or the day after.

-You'll be late. -What are you doing here?

I think I'm more nervous than you.

I couldn't wait inside for any longer. Are you okay?

-Nervous. Like a child. -Let's go.

Do you think he'll like it?

I'm sure of it. He's in a good mood, because of the award.

What award?

They've just named him Man of the Year. I've never seen him so happy.

-Best do it another time. -Don't be silly, come on.

-How's my tie? -Perfect.

You've had lots of meetings before.

This is different. This is Velvet, it's my family.

Life has given me this new opportunity, I mustn't waste it.

Don't then. I don't intend to.

-Are you coming up? -Yes.

Of course.

The samples. At last.

-Good things are worth the wait. -Not at Velvet.

And you should know that.

-Good afternoon. -Excuse me?

Good afternoon.

We didn't greet each other.

When I need a class on manners, I'll be sure to let you know.

In the meantime, have the samples on time.

Come in.

Hello, Don Alberto.

Congratulations, Man of the Year. I just heard.

Thank you. Nice tie.

Excuse me.

As you can see, Don Alberto, Mr. Márquez has a perfect catalogue

for Mr. De la Riva's collection.

All sorts of fabrics, many of which are unique.

The ones we've spent so long searching for.

Thank you, Doña Blanca,

but I'm sure that Mr. Márquez can convince me.

Yes, of course. I'll leave you alone.

It's only a small sample of the material.

-Natural silk? -Shantung, of the highest quality.

Do you have charmeuse?

I could get some. Within five days I could...

I need it tomorrow.

The only provider in Madrid has a waiting list.

I could make an exception, but it'll be expensive.

The price is no object for me.

You'll have it tomorrow.

-Welcome to Velvet. -Thank you.

What was all that with Esteban?

Esteban is now one of our providers, so I treated him as such.

He's just got back after many years. I want everything to go well for him.

Can't you put the past behind you and give him a chance?

Believe it or not, Doña Blanca, Esteban has had many chances.

Seeing as this may be the last,

I'd appreciate you making an effort so that it all goes well.

After all this time I thought that we were friends.

Doña Blanca.

You can count on me.

Thank you, Don Emilio.

Am I interrupting?

Don Emilio! Look what arrived for me.

It's from Luisa! My Luisa. It's her first album.

-It's great! -Break time finished about...

This card came with it! It says:

"Dear Jonás: I'm sending you my first single". I don't know what that means,

but I loved the disc. She's crazy about me.

Jonás, listen, don't get carried away by the excitement of it all.

How can I not be excited, Don Emilio?

She signs off with "I love you".

I'm only saying to be careful. Now turn that thing off. Back to work!

Don Emilio, Don Emilio, Don Emilio,

I almost forgot because of Luisa...

You know that Pedro and Rita got married?

Yes, Jonás, I do,

I may be getting on, but I still remember things that happened yesterday.

Well, yesterday...

-What about Pedro and Rita? -Let me see,

after the wedding... You know what my cousin's like.

He's worried about being kicked out of the store.

Kicked out for getting married?

No, from here. From the rooms.

You know that there are no double rooms here,

and his room is neither for girls, nor boys.

It's true then. Are you going to throw them out?

Naturally.

Naturally. As soon as they come through the door,

and you'll be next if you don't get back to work.

Always making an effort just for me.

No. I'm going out.

Today I have my accounting course.

In a cocktail bar?

No, but I must make a good impression.

They're so well dressed, starting with José Luis.

The teacher?

No, the teacher's called Sinancio.

José Luis sits at my desk and he's from a good family,

He mustn't think me poor, or that I sleep with my boss

so that he'll to pay for the course.

You know what I mean.

I thought it was a course for girls.

Why did you think that?

I don't know. And what does this José Luis do?

An accountant, a secretary...?

-Are you jealous, Mateo? -No, of course not. Not at all.

Really? He does the course to better manage his fortune.

Great, how responsible, how nice.

Don't you worry,

because if you like, tonight...

And I can summarise what we did in the course...

A summary? That would be great...

And also, if you like...

-And you can set me some exercises. -Some exercises.

Tonight at your house.

See you.

In my house?

Cristina, I told you not to go to the store.

I know, Bárbara,

I wanted to tell him that my period's late.

And what about your pride?

This afternoon I'll get the results.

You're here?

Mateo, do you know Ramira? She's come to help us with the house.

Don't worry. It won't be expensive.

Bárbara, we decided that this week you'd find a house.

I'm tired of living with my mothers.

Yes, I was going to.

I was going to, but look, I've put my neck out.

Here. It really hurts. Don't you know how to do massages?

Could you take a look at it, please?

Look, this part here.

I have a lot of built-up tension...

Let's see.

Feel it?

Clara's coming tonight. I need you to leave.

-Mateo, you're pathetic. -Go.

Look, you don't have to be so horrible.

Go.

You know the situation that I'm in, Enrique has thrown me out.

I have nowhere else to go, and poor little Lourdes, as well...

Bárbara, you must organise yourself better.

I'm trying to become independent. Have you changed your perfume?

-I didn't think you'd notice. -Let's see?

Do you like it?

You must try to fix things with your husband right away.

Am I here just so you can throw me out?

-No. -Really?

-Bárbara, no. -No, enough "Bárbara, no"!

-Listen. -No, enough "Bárbara, no, listen".

Don't worry. I'll gather Lourditas' things now.

I'll get her, and we'll leave.

Ramira. Bring Lourditas! We're not wanted here.

And I hope you can sleep at night,

while I'm in a bunk full of cockroaches in some cheap hotel.

And you have this whole flat to yourself like a bachelor pad.

Did I go too far?

A little, yes.

Fine, one more night.

But tomorrow you start looking, understand?

See how all men are worthless beings?

You make it all look so easy.

It looks easy because it is easy.

Cristina, Prince Charming doesn't exist.

And happy endings only happen in films, they're made up.

Accept this, and you'll be able to get back at Alberto.

If he won't listen to you today,

he will tomorrow, in front of everybody.

Cristina, you're going to fight for what is yours.

What's this? Are you all deaf?

Velvet, can I help you?

Don Emilio, Don Emilio.

I'm so happy to hear your voice, I really am.

Excuse me. Excuse me, who am I speaking to?

What do you mean "who am I speaking to"?

It's Pedro.

Pedro? Which Pedro?

Pedro Infantes, the person who's always running... running errands.

-He doesn't remember us! -Speak to him.

Pedro Infantes. The happy newlywed.

How are you? It was one to remember, from what I've heard.

Yes, it was very memorable.

I wanted to tell you that we really miss you,

and the store, we really miss the store.

What I mean is, you know that I'm a responsible man

and without Rita and myself, you must be snowed under with work.

Not really, no.

No, we've organised ourselves spectacularly.

You know, nobody is irreplaceable

in this world.

By the way, Ignacio has already taken your room,

but don't worry,

as I've taken in upon myself to keep an eye on him...

We're out of a job, and our rooms are gone.

Don Emilio,

How are you?

Yes, we'll be over immediately, OK?

We'll be right there, and straight to work.

I'm sure that Lucif... Doña Blanca is struggling to keep up.

Mrs. Infantes, congratulations.

Just look how things have changed.

Changed?

Have they?

You two are married now, doesn't that change things?

Anyway, when you both come back, which doesn't have to be tomorrow,

we'll have plenty of time to catch up.

Or did you call for another reason?

No, nothing else,

as tomorrow we'll see each other and talk about how things have changed.

Don't hurry yourselves.

See you soon, Don Emilio.

"Don't hurry yourselves", he said.

"Don't hurry yourselves".

They're firing us,

and we're in Porrillos.

Are you nervous?

Nervous? Me?

-A little. -My life is completely under control.

-Go ahead and laugh. -Yes, yes, yes.

Gentlemen, I hope it's not me that you're waiting for

as I'm going home. Tomorrow's going to be a hard day.

A day is a day, Raúl.

Take it down a gear. You're doing a great job.

No, Alberto.

The new designers are making a strong impression,

and I've no intention of being left behind.

As long as Oxford hasn't snapped up Phillipe Ray,

everything will be okay.

-Phillipe Ray? -He's always in the press.

Luisa wore a model of his in the Valentine's special.

Since then, the enigmatic designer is the talk of the town.

-Nobody knows or has spoken to him. -Nobody knows him? I do.

I don't believe you.

He's not working for Oxford, or for anyone else.

He's a free spirit.

What's he like?

You couldn't even imagine.

He's handsome,

young

and he likes men with beards,

just like you.

Au revoir,

What's with the face?

We're ready!

It's always worth the wait.

I'll say the same when I see your house.

Get in.

-You look very pretty. -Thank you.

Why aren't they coming?

Come on, it's starting!

Good luck.

Same to you.

For you, Madam.

Your popcorn.

Your drink.

Hey, what was the name of your classmate?

It's starting.

Mateo was telling me about a new designer,

somebody who's very successful at the moment, by the sound of it.

He has a strange name, a foreign name,

-I don't know, I can find out if you want. -Phillipe.

What was it? There were two names.

Phillipe Ray.

Yes, and I thought

that it was strange,

that somebody should sign

their designs with the same name

that I used on the cards that I sent you from London.

-What a coincidence. -What a coincidence, how strange.

Have you been working outside of the store?

I'm sorry.

Have you been working behind my back?

Why didn't you tell me?

I'm so sorry, Alberto.

It was when you were with Cristina

and I felt that I'd lost you.

I needed to fill my life with something,

and that's where I found it.

I really am so sorry.

I see.

Is this your way of punishing me?

By working for other people?

I give you an incredible opportunity, to be Airsa's designer,

and this is how you repay me?

By using one of my pseudonyms to do designs?

Well, do you know what, Ana?

I'm happy about it.

That even when you want to flee from me,

you come back to me.

Shouldn't we watch some of the film

in case Alberto and Ana want to discuss it after?

They don't seem to be very interested in it.

It was a really good film, Mateo.

Wonderful.

Really, really good.

Excellent, really good.

It's been ages since I've seen such a good film.

Did you like it?

I loved it. Did you?

Especially the end.

While we're here, why don't we get ice cream?

I'd love to.

The truth is, I'm feeling a little...

-I'm tired. -Yes, that's right.

And tomorrow we to sort out the...

-The Man of the Year. -Of course.

Lots of work.

-We'd better go our separate ways. -Yes.

-Good night, Mateo. -See you.

Get some rest.

-See you tomorrow. -See you tomorrow.

Aren't you tired?

Did you want them to ask us about the characters

as we were eating an ice cream?

As tomorrow's such a busy day for you, I thought we'd go home.

It's much better here than at my house,

Don't you remember?

Our first time was here.

Since when have you been a romantic?

I always have been.

This place is very important in my life.

Our life, Clara.

Our life.

This is where I fell madly in love with your inexperience.

What is it?

Mateo, listen to this song.

I don't believe it.

-What is it? -What do you mean?

It's a classic. Listen!

Where are you going?

We'll go in, and let God decide the rest.

Pedrito, stop going on.

Can't we just pretend that none of this is happening?

One look at you and they'll send us packing.

My mum always said that I'd never be top dog.

We shouldn't have got married.

Don't say that.

Anyway, what do you know? I've been thinking,

and maybe what Don Emilio means

with the "things change" business is that now

a couple can live there now.

-Really? -Yes.

You're right. I'm a fusspot.

-Shall we go in? -Yes.

Let's go in, and let God decide the rest.

What is it now?

Nothing, nothing.

Tradition...

is tradition.

The Infantes are here, better than ever!

It's the first thing that came to me, as you said to enter with vigour.

Hello?

Is there anybody there?

Hello! We've brought chorizo!

How strange that the chorizo didn't get them.

It's like a horror film.

Here's Dracula himself.

Don Emilio, you scared me to death!

I'm so happy to see you!

-Well, we thought that... - that nobody had come to meet us.

We're so happy to see you and get back to work...

Yes, to get back to work.

That's precisely what I wanted to talk to you about.

Follow me, please.

Don't rush into a decision, Don Emilio,

you know that distance can distort feelings and reality.

I told you that we're very happy, didn't I?

That we're married. Married to each other, to each other married!

I've told you that you're like a father to me, haven't I?

Don't do this to us, Don Emilio, please.

You can't fire us because we gave in to love!

Rita, one day you really must tell me

why you decided to marry such a fool.

We're done for if we lose this.

Not a word, you're two of a kind.

Lose what? Get up!

Welcome to your new home!

There's a double bed.

Look.

Did you do this by yourself, Don Emilio?

I'd been wanting to get rid of a lot of things for a while,

they didn't fit in the room anymore.

And what's more,

one doesn't get married every day.

Thank you.

Not one sniff. Not one more tear.

-I know. -Thank you, Don Emilio.

That's enough.

This is much more than we could ever have hoped for.

How can we ever thank you for something like this?

Surprise!

It's the best thing that's ever happened.

Don Emilio, you kept this quiet.

When the girls told me,

I thought that they were joking.

Three days putting it together.

You're a big softy after all.

They're things from the market, it's no big deal.

Uncle, don't play it down. You've done a lovely thing.

And he didn't let any of us help.

Anyway,

I must be going.

What did you want to talk to us about?

About work, of course.

Take the morning off to settle in.

Then join the afternoon shift.

And you lot, I want you all upstairs in ten minutes.

Cousin.

Come on, out with it.

We want to know everything.

Everything's fine, thank you.

Really? Everything's fine?

Do you think we'll make do with "everything's fine"?

Come on, Rita. We all know each other here.

Tell us. How was the big night?

Rita, you've done nothing but talk about your flower for years.

Do you really think we'll make do with that answer?

Wedding night, dream woman... and nothing to say?

You're hiding something from me, cousin.

Of course, now that she's your wife,

you're embarrassed.

That's it. Well, use your imagination.

Yes, I can imagine. But I want details.

When we were going to...

-Boom! Father! -Father?

How can I put this,

sleepwalker.

Her father?

-Yes. -Since when?

I don't know. The only thing I know is that he came in

asleep, just like a ghost...

-and got into bed. -What?

What?

Don't laugh. If I said he got into the bed, he did.

He was there all night, in between us,

sleeping like a log.

But what did you do?

What could we do? We let him sleep.

If you wake a sleepwalker, the shock can

leave them stone-dead. We couldn't risk it.

He'd wake up one day.

Yes, every day at five o'clock in the morning to take me hunting.

But you hate hunting.

It seems that he loves it,

because he's up at five o'clock on the dot.

-He did it because he has to. -Whatever,

but Pedro was done in for the rest of the day.

Just imagine, cousin. Me sleeping with the hens!

What a picture, really.

And our bed was right next to mum and dad's room.

Yes, so your flower is still...

It's wilting, my friend.

On top of it all, don't laugh.

Don't laugh.

You know, sometimes I hear the click-clack of a shotgun in...

Imagine a click-clack, click-clack.

When Margarita shows up in a slinky nightgown,

there'll be no click-clack, none of that. Simply victory.

May God hear you.

May God hear you.

Just like me... and Luisa.

Yes, you and Luisa.

You and Luisa in the village?

You disgust me.

Disgusting. That's why they call me the village idiot.

-Do you want details? -No.

We started like this...

Para bailar la bamba... world tour!

Luisa sent a disc to Jonás and he listens to it over and over.

It's really annoying.

To Jonás? Why?

Why do you think?

It's natural. Nobody can resist the power of the Infantes.

You said it...

I heard you.

Good day, Madam.

Good day, is Doña Bárbara home?

She is. Come in.

-Cristina, darling. Come in. -Thank you.

You're looking better today.

That's because I have no more tears left to cry.

Look, you're even making jokes.

That's the spirit.

So, is everything prepared?

It hasn't been easy at all.

But I managed it in the end, to the very last detail.

It's going to be a wonderful night.

And I'm going to miss it.

To you ruining the Man of the Year's party.

To me having the guts to do it.

May I?

What time do you call this?

I know, last night I saw a great film and had stay and discus it.

Really? What was it called?

Alberto and Mateo's legendary night?

Guess which song came on the radio after.

-"Tonight is the night". -Did you do the dance?

-I don't know what you mean. -You did the dance.

You haven't lost your touch!

Many years at boarding school. Here, Man of the Year.

The invitations just arrived.

Main supper in the Emperor,

the most important businesses in the country

just to give you an award. Are you nervous?

Hello.

Excuse me, Don Alberto, I see that the invitations have arrived.

They wanted me to ask you who you want to introduce you.

What?

Somebody important to you

must give a brief introduction to your career.

I'll have a think and let you know, Clara. Thank you.

What do you mean "have a think and let you know"?

You're not thinking of having...?

Have you lost your mind? Alberto, I'll back you up on anything,

but your wife's absence will be controversial enough

without you bringing Ana. Don't take risks on a night like this.

It's up to me to move forward with my life.

-What do you mean? -Ana will attend as a designer.

As a designer? That's risky for you and for the store.

You need to take somebody else. I don't want you to regret it.

I won't regret it, Mateo.

Ana is all I have. Isn't it up to the Man of the Year to decide?

Pepita!

-What is it, Rita? -What do you mean?

Have you seen this mess?

You didn't even help me at my wedding.

Are we friends or not?

Yes, of course. The thing is that we're missing Luisa too.

We've only been three in the workshop for days.

Come on, out of my way. He who sows winds, shall reap whirlwinds.

You'll see when you get married.

Aren't you taking it a bit far?

I feel bad because I'll never be able get my revenge,

because I mentioned getting married, but that will never happen to her.

Who'd want her?

Some things never change, even for the Man of the Year.

What's this surprise?

We no longer have to hide but I still like seeing you up here.

No, I mean seeing you fully clothed.

I see, so you liked my striptease yesterday.

-Do you want me do it again? -No,

somebody might see.

Lucky them.

Get down from there.

I want you to introduce me at the gala.

What?

I need somebody

to speak about me before the award.

-And there's nobody better than you. -Alberto,

I almost thought you were serious.

I am being serious.

Wait, what's wrong?

It's not a good idea

because everybody would be looking at us.

Just give it some thought.

-Yes. -Perfect for creating volumes.

This is the charmeuse that I was looking for.

Marvellous.

Is everything OK?

Everything OK? Better than OK! Alberto, look how beautiful this is.

Look how beautiful.

This man has saved my life.

Didn't I tell you he was a good catch? Have you seen the sketches?

No.

What do you think, Raúl?

Come with me.

They're very good.

What about this model?

I tried it in blue silk,

but I'm not convinced with the way it drapes.

I think I can get you something.

You'll have it tomorrow.

Tomorrow?

Bravo! Bravo.

This man deserves a statue.

Thank you, Esteban.

You must come to the gala tonight.

No. I don't want to put you out.

You wouldn't be. It's Velvet's night.

You're part of Velvet now.

Thank you. I'd love to come.

See you there.

I'll leave you.

No.

No, no, no,

it can't be.

You two are...

Mr. de la Riva, please don't jump to conclusions!

You sent the flowers!

-He isn't. -He can't deny it!

-Whatever do you mean? -Yes.

I'm sorry, Blanca.

My goodness gracious me, what a lovely couple!

Oh my God! Let me see you together.

-No, the girls are looking. -Sculpted by the gods.

Mrs Blanca, tell me something.

Tell me how you met this gentleman.

No, now's not the time.

When I get you in the right moment, you'll tell me how it happened,

-where you met, what it was like. -Mr. de la Riva, please.

He's a wonderful gentleman for you. Wonderful.

I'm dying to dress you tonight.

But I'm not going to the gala...

I have it! I have it.

You're going to be divine, restrained, elegant, but with personality, like you!

What a woman, what a woman. I can see it now.

I can just see it.

Congratulations! I can see it, I really can.

Don Raúl is so spontaneous.

He is very talented indeed.

He's an insatiable creator, that's for sure.

We've never had such a talented designer at Velvet.

Look.

He redid this model a few days ago.

All of it?

Absolutely.

He changed the patterns two days ago, isn't it amazing?

It's one of the stars of the collection.

Yes.

What are you doing?

I'd love for you to come with me tonight.

I don't know. I think Don Raúl was hasty saying that.

I'm not saying it because he suggested it.

I really mean it.

Doña Blanca,

I'm sorry to bother you but Don Raúl de la Riva needs you.

Already?

So he said. He's waiting for you in the dressing room.

Excuse me.

See you tonight.

Surrounded by glamour, just like the old days.

Don't tell me you're going to the gala.

Are you?

To see your brother puffed up like a peacock?

I'd rather eat glass.

I stock the shops, reorganise his accounts, bring Airsa...

But he's the Man of the Year.

They've hit you where it hurts the most.

I'll get over it.

In any case, it's nothing compared with the shares business.

Sometimes you're the most loathsome man of the year.

As long as it's only sometimes, I'll take it.

I know that recently we haven't been getting along as well as we used to

but I can go back to being nice, as long as you know how to thank me.

Enrique, I may not be a majority partner,

but you both need me in order to reach a majority.

I'm key to your arguments.

So if you want things to go in your favour,

maybe it's you that should be doing me a favour.

Think about it. I'm going to a party.

You'll never guess who's invited to the gala tonight?

Ana. You just told me.

Me! Mateo invited me and I'm so excited.

I'm excited too.

Alberto asked me to introduce his award, but I don't know.

-He asked you? How awful. -Hey.

No, it's love, the rest is just nonsense.

Yes, but people will talk.

You've been waiting for ages. Alberto wants you to do it.

Who cares what other people say?

We could hurt a lot of people; my uncle, for starters.

But you have his blessing.

Only if it's discreet, without drawing too much attention.

But you'll give a presentation, not talk about your private life.

You're a member of staff. I don't see a problem.

Of course. Take a risk, girl!

Remember when Pedro jilted Rosa Mari at the altar?

Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Ana, I've finished the work for Doña Aurorita.

Already?

It's Luisa. Her music inspires me and I can't stop.

Send me more, I'm on a roll.

Thank you, Jonás.

What do we do about him? He's crazy about Luisa.

I know, what power. They didn't waste time in Porrillos.

That's how it is when dad's not pointing a shotgun at you.

Laugh all you want. I'll get my own back.

Doña Aurorita isn't expecting these

for another five days. She'll be amazed.

Don't count on it, she's so stern. Tell her to pay you just as quickly.

Phillipe Ray's getting quite a reputation. Let's renegotiate.

It's lucky I'm in charge, and not you two.

I'm going to tell Alberto that I will accompany him tonight.

-Look at her go. -She's really going to do it.

"I'll be there. You'd better look good, but not as good as me. That's a threat".

Doña Aurorita. You won't believe it. Your order is ready.

Oh, Ana. I'm so glad you have it already.

The collection is such a big hit. Congratulations!

Thank you. The truth is...

María, careful now.

Since your friend has been in the magazines,

your designs are selling like hot cakes!

Everybody wants something by Phillipe Ray! You won't desert me now, will you?

But...

I know what it's like,

Designers are like that. Start in the corner shop,

get successful, and off you go.

How could you think that, Doña Aurorita? I...

I was only checking.

Here you go. The new orders.

-How many are there? -Nine.

We must seize the moment, Ana. I couldn't say no.

Maybe you can have these ones quickly too.

I'll see what I can do.

The sooner you start, the sooner you'll finish.

Ana? Your uncle is right, you'll go far.

I hope so.

You wanted me?

Yes, but I couldn't find you in the store or in the bedroom,

I was running out of time so came to get ready.

-You look beautiful. -Thank you.

Alberto asked me to present him at the gala tonight.

So? It's not a crime, is it?

No, of course not. But people might ask questions,

comment on it, and I don't want to disappoint you.

I know, my child.

May I?

You'll find that

people my age find it hard to deal with situations like this one.

Like yours, I mean. I hope that you understand.

Alberto shouldn't have got married just to save the store.

If it's not for love, it always ends badly. Always.

And now, young lady,

let's go. It's getting late.

I want complements for your presentation.

If not, then I will be disappointed.

Thank you.

Mrs. Infantes,

the real night has arrived.

-You look beautiful. -Do I?

And so very sexy.

Oh Pedro, you're making me nervous.

tonight we don't have to contend with my dad and his shotgun.

But we do have Doña Blanca

and Don Emilio and the senior staff of Velvet.

Yes, we do. We do. Tonight...

Tonight's the night, but I'd do it. I would!

-What? -I'd do it now.

-Right now. -Really?

-But I won't. -You won't?

-No, because I respect you. -Well.

-I promise you respect. -Yes.

-But I promise... -What?

that tonight will be--

What?

-It'll be tremendous. -Really?

Don't make any promises, or I might...

be disappointed, don't you think?

I'm going to get some cider, we'll need to make a toast tonight.

If Clara is going out, well...

Yes, I'll prepare the chicken here.

Little Pedro, little Pedro, little Pedro...

Tonight is your night.

You can't let me down tonight, I need you tonight.

Tonight we have to be...

What are you doing, cousin? What are you doing here?

You were talking to...?

Well, to...

-What are you doing here? -What do you mean?

Didn't you ask me to bring you a bouquet of flowers?

By the way, I thought daisies were a little tacky.

You don't get it. Rita has never been with a man

and tonight is very special for her, and me, because I'm dying to...

Go mark your territory then...

Don't put pressure on me, seriously.

Cousin, calm down. It's going to be fine.

If I told you about Luisa...

It was a party.

Why describe Luisa? You talk about her

as if you were in love. It was only one night

and you'd think she's the woman in your life.

What do you mean?

Where's Luisa now? Where is she? Tell me.

She's out in the world, a great artist. And what is she seeing?

-Men, men and more men... -Mind your own business.

Now repeat after me.

If the women look radiant

It's because they've been with the Infantes

Yes!

-Right. -Don't let me down, OK?

That goes for you as well!

Gregorio, wait.

Yes, Miss. Patricia. Do you need anything?

-Good evening. -Good evening.

I thought you were at your brother's ego party,

Or did they leave without you?

I came to check if I still turn you on like I used to.

-Welcome to your big night. -Our big night.

Good evening and welcome.

Don Alberto,

-it's a pleasure. -Good evening.

After the welcome cocktail, we will proceed with the award.

Alberto, look who's coming.

Esteban,

it's been a long time since I saw the family all together.

Even the black sheep's back in the flock.

Blanca?

Good evening, Mrs. Pilar.

How are you, Alberto?

Very well.

Good evening, Auntie Pilar.

What about Cristina?

Isn't she here?

No, she's away.

Congratulations on your award.

It's very deserved.

You can't miss Oxford's new collection, it's impressive.

Enjoy the evening.

I'd forgotten what it's like to have the Márquez family against me.

Don't take it personally.

They have their own war with Alberto too, as you saw.

Pilar is a difficult person.

I'm afraid you're being too kind.

Who cares what they think about us?

We're not children anymore.

Well done, Alberto.

Thank you!

Everybody came.

They're all here for you. Are you nervous?

A little, to tell the truth.

Let's do a toast, to calm you down.

- To the Man of the Year. - To the Man of the Year, and his lady.

Thank you.

Haven't I told you that I don't like flowers?

A few times.

Look at us, quiet as mice

when both of us love to talk. We never shut up.

Are you nervous?

Are you?

Let's say it together.

One,

two, three...

-Yes! -Yes!

I have an excuse, because it's my first time,

but I don't know why you're nervous,

you've already...

you know what it's like.

But I don't know if what I know is enough.

Especially when, in front of me,

I have the most beautiful flower in the world.

I thought you were never going to come.

It's not that simple. The last thing I want is to raise suspicions.

Couldn't you come up with a better cover than getting involved with Bianca again?

Goodness me, I don't know why I'm surprised.

Do you think I've lost my mind?

She came after me. Handed it to me on a plate.

I'm sure she did. I just hope that you don't fall in love like a fool.

Have you seen the patterns for the new dress?

Spectacular. We're working on it.

You must come by Oxford,

get the patterns and return them before anybody notices.

Raúl is good, very good.

I hope that what you're doing is just as good as it's going to be huge.

Raúl, what Raúl?

Oxford is the only collection here.

It's not his anymore.

That's life, sometimes you win and sometimes you lose.

You shouldn't underestimate Velvet.

Little brother, whose side are you on?

Look what happened to that idiot, Rafael.

I don't think that Velvet is guaranteed anything.

You can go back to your Cinderella now.

Poor thing.

She'll be so disappointed to find out that her Prince Charming

is actually a toad.

I'll take that as a compliment.

Miss,

could you come with me, please? It's time for the award.

Yes.

Ana,

don't tell them that I snore.

Good evening, everybody.

It's an honour for me to present the man receiving this award tonight:

Alberto Márquez.

Believe me,

he's much more than the Man of the Year.

He's a generous,

honest, selfless man, of endless talent

who, like me, is truly in love with...

...fashion.

That's what united us professionally,

and the reason why we now recognise him as one of our country's great talents.

I must confess, it's been a long time coming.

This award will be the first of many.

Congratulations, Alberto Márquez!

Thank you.

Thank you so much. Thank you all.

This is a very special night for me.

We're not only recognising my professional journey,

but that of the many men and women who work at Velvet,

to make my dream come true. Everybody's dream.

So, please, a big round of applause for all of those people

because they deserve this award more than I do.

Now, if you'll allow me, I'd like to dedicate this to three people

who have marked my life.

To my father, Rafael.

Despite everything, he showed me that effort and sacrifice

are worth it if you achieve what you desire.

To my mother, Isabel, with whom I spent less time than I wished.

She taught me to make the most of every day,

and that it's worth fighting for good causes in life,

because in a blink of an eye, you're gone.

And finally,

to the woman in my life.

The woman that helps me every day...

What are you doing here, Cristina?

Celebrating my husband's success,

and the fact that we're going to be parents.

I'm pregnant, Alberto.

-What's that dress? -Don't you like it?

Your games won't work.

A baby won't change things?

Was my uncle's life the same after I arrived?

Cristina will make life impossible. But I will get an annulment.

I'm not giving you details.

Pedro was a real gentleman.

Wild. Like two wild lions, cousin.

I don't feel sorry for you, it's over.

You're the sorry one. You've no heart.

You didn't know anything?

Start remembering.

I've seen this before.

You idiot! It's right in front of you.

-I can't believe it. -Nobody can.

Speak to the staff. Any information is important.

We have a rat.

There's something else.

Something that, if it happens,

apologies won't be enough to clear our name.

-You're fired. -What?

It went as we hoped.

Enrique's out.

Nobody suspects me.