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We haven't signed yet.

I'm sure about it. I owe it to Ana. I've made up my mind.

She couldn't have done it.

Your best friend has ruined my life.

I've nothing left to fight for now.

The love of your life has just ruined you. Is it true?

-Isn't Alberto the father? -What did you want me to do?

He was going to leave me to go off with Ana.

For the moment, don't count on me.

I was going to tell you.

Why didn't you?

Does it change things?

No, it doesn't.

This is no time for arguments. Come here, I've taken time out.

-What's the matter with your wife? -She won't leave me alone.

Tonight we start studying.

Do you know what's wrong, Pedro? You don't care about this.

And do you know why?

Because... because you already have a son.

I want to be a father with you too.

-Gloria! -Carmen!

You got here at last.

How could a mother miss her daughter's wedding preparations?

I've fallen in love.

You can't fall in love with Miss Patricia.

It's too late.

I want to give you my wedding present.

Give me your shares and I won't tell on you.

Why me?

Because the Oteguis are much more powerful than you.

I want to hold the majority now.

You haven't got the guts to face up to the situation.

You're selfish! You're a loser!

A selfish bastard who only--

The store won't be the same without you.

-Tell me where you're going, at least. -To Cuba.

Your hopes and dreams, your home...

Are you willing to give all that up?

Mr. Cafiero is a new shareholder in the store.

He's going to distribute your collection abroad.

-He says you're the next Coco Chanel. -What?

I can't believe it!

Don't worry, I'll look after her.

I love you, brother.

Alberto, you're making a mistake. Without you, I...

Mateo, sorry. I thought it was Alberto.

I thought he was still in the store. Never mind. I'll tell him tomorrow.

Alberto has left the store.

He's gone forever.

He has sold his shares to Enzo Cafiero.

I've just dropped him off at the airport.

He's leaving. It's over.

What do you mean, Mateo?

It's his way of apologising to you.

He's sorry for all the harm he has caused you.

Right now, he has more faith in your career than in his own.

He said there's nothing left for him here.

Seeing you each day was killing him.

It's over. It's over.

You don't know how long I've been wanting to return to his side.

Attention please, all passengers,

the Airsa flight 208 to Havana

will depart from gate B5 in 30 minutes.

Waitress! Bring me another one, please.

Ladies, the hems must be double backstitched.

No shortcuts, I'll check each item one by one.

Thank you.

Do you know?

People normally ask for whisky or bourbon when they drink.

Well, I'm not drinking to forget, I'm drinking to remember.

-What time does the flight depart? -You'll pay me back one day.

Yes! Okay, okay!

Come on, get that car out of the way!

We need to get past.

-We won't make it. -Get out.

Go, or you won't see him again!

Airsa 208 to Havana.

Come on, go after him!

He's the love of her life!

Attention, all passengers,

the Airsa flight 208 to Havana

will depart from gate B5 in 15 minutes.

The Airsa flight 101 to Istanbul

will depart from gate C2 in 15 minutes.

Excuse me, the Airsa flight 208 to Havana?

Gate B5. At the end of the corridor, second floor. But it's about to...

Last call for the Airsa flight 208 to Havana,

go to gate B5.

Sir, your ticket and passport?

Sir?

Your ticket and passport, please.

Sorry.

-The flight to Havana? -I'm sorry, it's ready for take-off.

Excuse me, are you all right?

Last call for the Airsa flight 101 to Istanbul.

Go to gate C2.

Excuse me,

do you know who was sat here before?

A gentleman... dark hair, strong.

Did you speak to him?

All he said was...

he was drinking to remember.

I'm looking for ways for us to communicate.

Leave it to me.

Let's go, Mateo.

I have to prepare my trip to Havana.

What?

In the village we always knock on doors...

Look, "Doctor Vallejo, clinic recently opened."

-No, I refuse. -Why?

-Because it's newly opened. -It's just round the corner.

It will be new with modern equipment...

No. I'm telling you, I refuse.

He'll be a young, attractive man with blonde hair and blue eyes...

I can see it now.

You deserve someone with experience, someone older, your dad's age.

Bald and fat...

What's the matter with you? That will do.

After all...

I'm the one who has to show herself.

Exactly, you'll show yourself...

You'll open your legs, you'll show yourself...

In front of a young man! No way. Never.

I'll ask a colleague, this is women's business.

I'm sure someone can recommend one.

Let me do it. I know about these things. Let's see...

A female doctor...

Pedro...

Sorry.

Do you know anyone?

I'll ask you a question, colleague to colleague, how shall I say this...

Do you want to have children?

What?

Well, you know, girl.

I have to visit a gynaecologist and I don't know where to start.

Well, I'll give you the phone number of mine.

Yours? Have you been to a gynaecologist?

-Haven't you ever been? -Yes, sure. Every Monday. But...

Well, no. Never. How can I show my...?

No, no. I've never needed one.

But I need one now, desperately. Are you going to help me?

What do you need?

Well, I need to know everything.

Well, I've seen worse things...

I hope.

I'm going to Cuba, Rita.

Alberto has gone, thinking of me and I have to go after him.

Isn't Alberto in his office?

Alberto has just taken a flight to Havana.

I went to the airport to try to stop him

but when I got there it was too late.

I almost died, Rita,

until I saw the bottle.

When we were young, he used to do them for me.

He put paper planes inside, with no note or anything,

so I'd know how much he loved me, but no one else would know.

I think I'm going to cry.

But now I know that he left thinking about me,

wanting to say how much he loved me.

I'm not waiting any longer.

Tomorrow I'll buy a ticket to Havana to look for him.

It's the most beautiful love story I've ever heard,

but what is Alberto doing in Havana?

He couldn't stand this situation any longer.

Seeing each other every day and having to be like this.

In the end he sold his shares to Enzo Cafiero

and he's gone there to discover his parents' past.

He sold what?

I'm going, Rita. I'm going to look for him.

You'll come back, won't you?

Of course, you daft thing.

What would I be without you?

I'm going to bring him back with me.

You're in a good mood this morning. It's nice to see you like this.

Today isn't any ordinary day, Doña Blanca.

My niece...

Yes, your niece is shining once more as she deserves.

Lucía told me the good news.

-Congratulations, she deserves it. -Thank you.

Don Mateo called me first thing.

I imagine he'll want everything organised

for the arrival of Don Alberto with the Italians.

Yes, he arranged to see me first thing too,

but from what he said,

I got the impression Don Alberto wouldn't be here this morning.

He'll come a bit later.

I don't think Don Alberto will be absent at a time like this.

Come in.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

Good morning.

Sorry, Don Mateo, it seems we have arrived too early.

Don't worry. Come in.

I'm trying to get some documents together for the Italians.

They called this morning for more information than expected.

If you tell me what exactly, perhaps I can help you.

I can help you find the papers, Don Mateo.

-No. -I know Clara isn't here, I don't mind.

Doña Blanca, no!

This chaos has nothing to do with Clara's absence.

It has to do with Alberto's absence.

Don Alberto has gone to Cuba.

He'll no longer be in charge of Velvet Fashion Store.

Enzo Cafiero is the new owner.

He will manage the company from now on

and launch Ana's collection and her international career.

I don't know what to say.

I always thought that when the time came,

Don Alberto himself would inform us.

The store has always been a family business.

Velvet is nothing without the Márquez family.

How could this happen?

I think Alberto...

has tried to say goodbye to each of us in his own way.

He was having a rough time, you know the details of his personal life.

He didn't want to cause any alarm, that's for sure.

He intends for things to carry on as normal.

-Does my niece know...? -Yes, yes.

Since last night.

You are both two of the mainstays of this company.

You always have been, but even more so now.

What can we do to help?

They'll soon find out in the workshop and they'll probably get uneasy.

What plans does the new owner have?

I don't know, Doña Blanca,

but Alberto left things in order so that no one would suffer the change.

Don Emilio,

I need you.

I don't know if I can do this alone.

We'll be downstairs if you need us.

Thank you to you both.

I'll come down soon to tell everyone else.

-Meanwhile, please be discreet. -Good morning.

I can't understand how he could do something like this.

The store was his life...

-His life, his father's... -Don Emilio, may I say something?

You know perfectly well,

when a man changes his life so drastically,

it is usually because of a woman.

The store was no longer Don Alberto's life...

Ana was his life.

Yes, I'd better talk to her.

Yes, you'd better.

She's going tomorrow then?

Yes, as soon as she gets things sorted.

She says she won't come back until he comes back with her.

-What will happen in the store? -I don't know.

Ladies...

prepare Miss Patricia's wedding dress with the utmost delicacy.

And the matron of honour's.

And of course, the rest of the guests'.

Today is a very special day for her

and for all of us.

When you've finished everything related to the wedding,

I want you to tidy the workshop until it is spotless.

This afternoon we'll receive a visit from someone very important.

Doña Blanca, can you tell us who is going to visit?

Enzo Cafiero, the great Italian fashion baron.

-That's the new boss. -And they don't tell us?

No, they'll tell us--

Ladies!

There is a lot to do and time flies by.

Velvet Fashion Store.

No, Bárbara, I'm sure.

I want to tell him he's the father.

It's the best thing for us.

I must go, I'll call you later.

Yes, come in.

Miss Cristina, you have a visit.

-Let him in. -Thank you.

-Come in, please. -Thank you.

Hello...

Am I interrupting?

Of course not. I was waiting for you.

I said ten o'clock and it's ten o'clock.

You're always so punctual.

Well, not really.

The bus from Valladolid came early, otherwise...

I brought this for you.

I bumped into two women downstairs and...

You won't notice if you stand them upright.

Thank you. It's very kind of you.

How are you? You look lovely. I mean...

You look good. How do you... How are you both?

We are both much better, thank you.

-But it's been very tense lately. -Yes.

Your phone call worried me, Cristina.

What's wrong?

I must tell you something very important.

Can you accompany me to the garden?

-Of course. -We'll take a stroll and talk.

Yes.

I was waiting for you.

-I had to go out a while. -Yes, Rita told me.

It was more important than coming to see me?

-Alberto has-- -Alberto has left. I know.

And how long have you known?

Since yesterday.

I almost died, uncle.

I went after him to the airport but his plane had already left and I...

What are you keeping from me?

I'm going to Cuba to look for him.

That is absolute madness.

Alberto has given up everything for your career and you,

instead of committing yourself, you abandon.

You abandon to go after him. This isn't a game.

Of course it isn't a game. It's my happiness and my life.

Enzo Cafiero arrives this afternoon and he wants you at the forefront.

Stop acting like two kids for once.

There are many families here who depend on this company doing well.

I'm no child, to be spoken to like that.

Prove it to me and assume your responsibility.

You decided to leave him once, didn't you?

-This is no time to go back to him. -I'll be the one to decide that.

Tell me I'm not making a mistake.

I can't wait to go home.

I can't bear being stuck here inside four walls.

Thanks for the stroll. Going out to the garden has done me good.

And thank you for the company.

There's no need to thank me.

Besides, seeing you has done me good too.

Because... well, I wanted to tell you something, Cristina.

Go on.

Well, I wanted you to know that I'm fine

and to thank you because...

being with you has made me realise what I really want in life.

I'm going to get married.

I went back to Valladolid, I sorted things out with my girlfriend...

We're getting married at the end of the year.

She's a wonderful woman. Wonderful.

She often reminds me of you in...

Well, her hair and...

Sorry, I'm telling you all this

and you're the one who called. What did you want?

I wanted to apologise.

We didn't end on a good note, Víctor, and I regretted that.

I didn't treat you as I should have.

I ask you to forgive me.

That's what it was?

Yes.

You could have said that over the phone.

That's nonsense. It's forgotten.

Well, I can congratulate you, personally.

Congratulations, Víctor.

I hope you and Claudia are happy together.

We will be.

Thank you, Cristina.

I'll be on my way, you need to rest.

I'll get my things.

Goodbye, Víctor.

Goodbye, Cristina.

Hey, you.

What are you getting ready for?

It's for Enzo Cafiero's reception.

-Enzo Cafiero? -Yes.

What a face, Enrique, you look like you're having a bad day.

Well, it's true, I'm not about to marry for money.

You had your opportunity.

Did you know Enzo Cafiero is coming to the store today?

Well, I'm not the only one out of touch.

-What? -It's madness. It's irresponsible.

The irresponsible one has left things sorted.

His sister will take charge of the jewellery collection.

So, Patricia...

How generous! Was that before or after taking my shares?

Have you given your shares to Alberto?

They aren't his now.

Will anyone consult us before taking decisions in this company?

The new owner will arrive today. See to those matters with him.

No, we'll see to it now.

Congratulations on your wedding. Sorry, but I won't be there.

What a shame.

Mateo!

Mateo!

You know Alberto blackmailed me to get those shares. I want them back.

Impossible. Everything is signed. Velvet belongs to the Italians.

What I said before is true.

Your brother has guaranteed you a job for life here.

-Of course, I'm useless... -Leave it out.

Mateo, that's why he gave me those designs.

Those designs could make you big if you wanted.

-Over my dead body. -Enjoy your day.

Keep still, will you?

I don't know why this girl has to come with us.

-What's with that now? -What do you mean?

She's just a kid and she'll hear about...

"precreation", in front of us.

What "precreation". She knows more than you and me put together.

-What... -Well...

-I'm sorry I'm late. -Not as much I am.

-Everything all right? -Perfect. Come on, we're late.

-Good morning, we have an appointment. -Your name?

Lucía Márquez, but it's for Margarita--

Lucía Márquez?

The doctor said to notify him when you arrived.

-He'll be with you right away. -Thank you.

PREGNANCY

I'll... I'll stay out here.

You can't stay outside.

Yes, Lucía can go in with you. Lucía is female.

When all is said and done...

She knows. She knows everything.

She said she...

But I won't be having the child with Lucía, will I?

You can't leave her on her own right now.

Besides, you'll have to give some explanations to the doctor.

Probably.

The doctor is waiting for you.

For who? For us?

I mean, us as in us two,

because I haven't done anything with Lucía.

-Where do we go? -Follow me, please.

Don't worry, you'll be fine. Remember what we talked about yesterday.

Yes, the problem is I remember.

-What? -Go on.

Right, as you can imagine, there are numerous factors

which can influence in a woman becoming pregnant or not.

-Which? -Yes, which?

Do you mean the position?

I always tell her to change,

but she says that experimenting with soda...

Mrs. Montesinos, I'll request a series of tests for you.

I knew it.

It's me.

Well, it says here that your husband is already a father.

There's no reason to think that he is now sterile.

Unless you've had an illness after your first child.

No.

I've only had mumps and two or three episodes of flu.

Mumps? When did you have mumps?

Two or three years ago.

Yes, but...

I mean, I feel great. I mean, I feel as strong as a bull.

I'm afraid we'll have to do some tests on the bull too.

Do you mean me?

Calm down. They are very simple tests.

Besides, we need to rule out any possibility.

Mumps can sometimes influence male fertility.

Calm down. You're in good hands.

Well? How did it go?

-Well, you see, Pedro-- -Like a bull, like a bull.

Come on, Don Emilio will be hopping mad with us.

Looks like the bride is ready to walk down the aisle.

Why are you here, Jonás?

I wanted to see how you looked in white.

You know I look fabulous. Or did you doubt it?

We both know that what happens to me is of little importance.

After what happened, I wanted to tell you...

that I wish you all the luck in the world.

You've got what you wanted.

Don't be silly.

I'm about to marry another man and you're not bothered?

That wedding is going to hurt you, though I doubt you'll admit it.

Goodbye Jonás. You're not needed here.

What do you think, Miss Patricia? How does it look?

I don't know. It's not quite perfect.

May I?

You look divine.

Brides are always so insecure on their wedding day.

How marvellous! How marvellous!

Doña Blanca, have you ever seen

a more beautiful, more elegant bride?

And what can we say about the dress?

I don't know whose this dress is,

but it looks like it was designed by the gods themselves.

Well, I'm starting to feel like asking you to marry me, Patricia!

The problem isn't the dress.

It can't be the groom,

Valentín will fall over backwards when he sees you enter the chapel

like Spanish royalty.

Believe me, Miss Patricia, we haven't had a bride with such majesty in a long time.

I don't know how Alberto could do this to us.

Don't get like that.

Now isn't the time to worry about work. You must enjoy your wedding.

-Thank you. -What's wrong? What's wrong?

Don Alberto has sold his shares to leave the store in the hands of Enzo Cafiero.

What?

He's gone.

And I'm here, dressed as a bride, about to get married to that...

Patricia? Patricia!

The bride isn't available.

-I need to talk to her, it's urgent. -Now isn't the time.

Help me. Don't let him in, please.

Open the door.

Doña Blanca, I'll see to it.

Fine.

It's bad luck to see the bride on the wedding day.

No, your brother has seen to that.

When did you plan to tell me you'd sold your shares to him?

Well, I didn't think...

I didn't think it was important.

Are you serious, Patricia?

What kind of relationship are we building? For God's sake!

You're my fiancée. We are getting married in a few hours.

Valentín, I'm sorry.

Alberto was in a bad way.

I'd never seen him like that.

He wanted to leave this place,

leave behind everything that had caused him so much pain

and... And his only way out was Enzo Cafiero.

But... But of course,

Enzo wouldn't join the store unless he were majority shareholder,

and he asked for my help.

I don't know if I did the right thing, but...

he's my brother when all is said and done.

What will I tell my mother about all this?

Well...

You needn't tell her

everything we do, need you?

Patricia, I don't know what I'm going to do with you...

Forgive me?

Valentín!

-I was waiting for you. -I see you've come off your pedestal.

I'm surprised you haven't got on one.

I mean, we're going to let an Italian come to Velvet

and do as he pleases.

Alberto chose Cafiero. He did it for a reason.

So, you're nothing more than your little friend's puppet.

-Be careful what you say. -No, think about it.

We're going to let a stranger, a foreigner

sit in this chair and begin to make decisions for all of us.

We have to be united.

Do you find it funny?

I'd rather be killed than be with an Otegui.

I'll back Cafiero, it's the best option

and it's what Alberto decided.

I've nothing more to say to you, Enrique, okay?

It's up to you.

But neither me nor my family

will be hostages to a stupid decision made by Alberto Márquez.

I need your help.

I did enough yesterday.

If I'd known you'd run after him, I wouldn't have taken you to the airport.

Don't start with that too, please, Mateo.

I need to know where he's staying and what he's going to do.

I've no idea.

I'd be grateful if you helped me.

I'll go all the same,

at the risk of never seeing him again.

I know nothing.

Just as I didn't approve of his trip, I don't approve of yours either.

Ánimas.

He's staying in a hotel in Calle Ánimas.

It's run by some José Abeal y Otero, or something like that.

-Thank you. -Wait a minute.

This will cost you.

You stay to receive Cafiero.

My plane leaves tomorrow morning, I have lots to organise.

You have to organise this store first.

Alberto did all this for you.

The only reason for selling the store to Cafiero

is to turn you into an international star.

It's the prime condition of this agreement and without you, there's no deal.

Velvet is over.

Alberto left thinking I didn't love him.

We know what he'll do when he gets there but not what he'll do next.

If I'm late, I won't see him again.

If you love Alberto as much as you say,

go down, receive Cafiero and prove that his sacrifice hasn't been in vain.

What if Cafiero doesn't let me go?

That's a risk you'll have to take.

Mr. Infantes, take your position.

In silence, everyone, please.

Don Emilio,

tell me what Doña Blanca said isn't true.

Mr. De la Riva, this isn't the best time to alter the order of the preparations.

Is no one going to give me an official explanation--

Yes, I will, Raúl.

Listen, please.

Gentlemen,

it is my duty to inform you

that Don Alberto Márquez from now on will not be...

owner of Velvet Fashion Store.

Mr...

Silence, please, silence.

Thank you.

Mr Enzo Cafiero, known to all of you,

the Italian fashion baron, has been captivated by our new collection

and not only has he wanted to take it over,

but also the majority of the shares in this store.

This is outrageous.

Raúl, one moment, please.

This is a new challenge, for all of us.

Which is why I'm asking you, please, to make a big effort with this reception.

Thank you.

Raúl, Raúl...

-Do we know anything of Phillipe Ray? -No.

And Ray?

Mr. Cafiero, welcome to your home.

I can't be more impressed with this welcome.

Nothing that the occasion doesn't deserve.

After you, please.

This is what you wanted, isn't it?

I've got it all worked out for you, Ana.

In the next three years, we'll launch your brand internationally,

with your own name,

no pen names.

First Milan, then Paris,

London, New York...

Everyone will know who Ana Rivera is.

And we ought to start as soon as possible.

It's fantastic, Mr. Cafiero,

but you know better than anyone, Velvet is much more than a collection.

Maybe you'll be seduced by other talents within the store.

Are you questioning me?

It's my first day and you're questioning me already?

No, no, not at all, Mr. Cafiero. Not at all.

I'm just saying that... Well, possibly...

Maybe this week...

we ought to focus on getting to know the whole Velvet team,

not just Ana, that's all.

I see you're the traditional type...

I love women being in charge.

I know exactly what has happened to Ana's collection in Spain,

and I don't want that to taint the image of the collection abroad.

The sooner we work on that, the better.

Don't you think, Miss Ribera?

Of course, Mr. Cafiero.

It's just that since Alberto left...

-Ana, please. -My priorities and capacity have changed.

What are you trying to say, Miss Ribera?

Is Velvet no longer your priority?

Of course it is.

It's just that all I can do and offer

is directly related to Alberto's presence in my life.

I need him back. I want him back.

It will only be a few days.

We have signed a contract.

And I won't fail you.

I have some matters to deal with in Rome.

I'll be back in ten days.

On my return, I want you here,

prepared to give your life for this store.

You have my word.

And the Oteguis?

What? Aren't I going to meet my partners?

Of course.

It isn't possible right now, one of them is in hospital

but she will contact you shortly.

Mr. Cafiero,

Buongiorno. It's an honour.

-Let me introduce you to-- -Enrique Otegui.

It's a pleasure.

I thought I wouldn't see you today.

I'm sorry I'm late. Personal matters held me up.

I hope this small gift might serve as an apology.

I believe you like them.

Habanos. My favourite.

One more thing we have in common.

And now, Mateo, Ana,

if you'll excuse us, Mr. Cafiero

and I have to talk, partner to partner.

It's his wedding day.

I'll take charge. Thank you, Braulio.

Let me know if there's any news, please.

-Just me. -Yes, madam.

Son... Take it easy, son.

Darling...

you know you're the most important thing to me.

Of course, mother.

And we've never had any secrets between us.

Well, we could have some little secret one day...

No.

There should never be secrets between a mother and son.

Which is why we have to talk about what has happened...

with the mine in Guinea.

The mine in Guinea? What has happened?

Last night, an earthquake.

There was an earthquake there

and it's been buried.

-We've lost the whole mine. -What?

Yes, son. We'll have to evaluate the damage, but...

I'm afraid we've lost millions.

This is an absolute disaster, mother, please!

Which is why this wedding is very important now.

If we don't manage to recover the mine,

-God forbid... -Please.

...we could end up in the ruin.

So, get a strong hold of Patricia,

in case she's the only one who can help us out with her business.

Do you understand?

Yes, of course. I understand, mother, yes. I understand.

The bride is here.

Now, you have to rise to the occasion.

Yes.

Let's go inside, mother. What a day, for goodness sake, what a day.

Get out.

I never imagined it would be like this.

I didn't imagine you'd marry one of the biggest fortunes in Madrid.

I didn't mean that.

-I'm going to marry a man I don't love. -Patricia, we've talked about that.

Give it time.

I can't stand him touching me.

Just to think about tonight...

It will only be one night.

You can do want you want with him after.

You'll treat him as you wish

and in exchange you'll live like a queen.

What if I'm making a mistake?

Patricia, Alberto has left you out on the street.

You have two options:

work all your life like a slave

or marry a man like Valentín.

You're going to sign the most important contract of your life.

Take my advice, daughter.

For once, take my advice.

I don't know anyone.

Come on, get out of the car.

Smile.

There are many types of love:

fraternal love, platonic love,

forbidden love...

But there is no stronger love than that which brings us here today.

A love which is as strong as a rock

and which brings Valentín and Patricia

to state before God almighty:

I love this person with all my soul.

Valentín Alcocer,

do you take Patricia Márquez to be your wife,

promising to love and respect her

and be faithful to her for the rest of your life

till death do you part?

Yes, I do.

Patricia Márquez,

do you take Valentín Alcocer as your husband

and promise to love and respect him

from this day forward till death do you part?

Yes, I do.

By the authority

of our Lord Jesus Christ,

I pronounce you husband and wife.

Cousin,

I bet by now she'll be saying "I do".

Why the heck did I get involved with Miss Patricia?

-What's up with you? -Nothing.

Since you came back from the clinic you've had a black cloud over you.

-You were like a bull this morning. -I'm a tame bull.

A tame bull... Don't be silly. Infantes are fierce bulls.

Leave it out, cousin.

Do you want me to tell you? I'll tell you. I can't.

They told me my shotgun...

isn't loaded.

How can it be un loaded? What about Manolito? From the postman?

That was before the illness.

They said that mumps have left me...

Blimey!

A tame bullock.

And I got annoyed with Ignacio.

I called him "bagpipes".

Mumps have left you with no ammunition?

When you get swollen...

you also get swollen...

It's over.

Hey, cousin, don't get like that. It's not...

Something can be done, can't it?

I don't know.

I don't know because...

Rita wants to be a mother.

And I can't... I can't...

Don't think about those things, man.

Besides, have they told you it's certain?

No.

Well, then, don't worry, man.

And if it doesn't get sorted, I'll give you the ammunition you need,

for Rita and whoever you like...

This is the store's most important floor.

Here is the workshop and the lounge.

One of Raúl's favourite places.

Raúl de la Riva!

The great Spanish artist.

I finally meet him.

Bravo. Bravo.

Why doesn't Spain recognise your talent?

What's important is that it's recognised by you, now you're my boss.

Isn't it exciting?

I've just bought Real Madrid with Puskas and Di Stefano.

You can't buy talent.

Questo è vero,

that's why I like working with top fashion designers.

They stick to their word, sin prezzo...

I have a very important project for you, Raúl.

We're going to... How do you say it in Spain?

Turn Velvet upside down.

-Really? -Yes.

Velvet's first fashion collection for men.

No one better than you to know what men need.

In this country, men can't distinguish between cachemir and sacking.

Exactly.

Piacere di conoscerla.

Il piacere sarà mio.

And here in the workshop is where the best team in the store works.

I started working here when I was a girl and I learned everything I know.

Doña Blanca has been my teacher all these years.

Thanks to her, her responsibility, authority and expertise,

Velvet has been able to cope with all the collections

and all the orders received over all these years.

We haven't had to send them to other workshops like other stores have.

Well, it was our way of differentiating ourselves

and of offering a genuine Velvet product.

An excellent decision.

If I may, Mr. Cafiero, I'd like to introduce my best cutter,

Rita Montesinos.

She's my right hand. Phillipe Ray couldn't exist without her.

Nice to meet you, Mr. Cafiero.

Finding problems in this company will be difficult.

Believe me, Mr. Cafiero, they don't exist.

Who will take charge of the team in your absence?

Rita in cutting and Doña Blanca leading the collection.

Nothing more to say.

-I hope you find what you're looking for. -So do I.

Mr. Cafiero, we'll keep in touch.

Have a good journey.

You! Whiskers!

You owe me an explanation and you'll give it to me now.

-Now? -Now. In the Pausa.

A drink. A drink or two.

On you. Come on.

Ana?

You're going ahead with that trip.

I did what you wanted.

I spoke to Cafiero and I'll return in ten days to take charge of things.

A woman shouldn't travel alone.

It could be dangerous, the situation in Cuba is complicated.

Which is why I need your help.

I could do with some advice and addresses in case I need help over there.

The island isn't as I knew it. It's a different place.

Alberto will phone and you can convince him to come back.

But don't catch that plane, please.

I'm going.

I can't keep waiting. Alberto needs to know I really love him.

-Are you going to help me? -I'm sorry.

I can't be an accomplice to this madness.

Ana,

I wanted to thank you for entrusting the collection to me.

I didn't expect it.

It couldn't be in better hands.

What you did today before the new owner means a lot to me.

I can't help feeling nervous about the changes

and someone new can always question your work--

My uncle doesn't want me to leave.

No matter what, I'm going to look for Alberto.

He's afraid of me going, but I'm more afraid.

Of travelling alone, not finding him, not convincing him to come back...

I need his help, not for him to treat me like a child.

Give him time, you know what he's like.

It's hard for him to come to terms with all these sudden changes.

I haven't got time. My flight leaves tomorrow.

Do you think Ana will manage it?

Look, Alberto can live without Velvet, but he can't live without Ana.

He'll come back.

I can't believe I've been left all alone.

Thanks, mate.

No offence, Raúl,

but Alberto was a brother, colleague, partner...

That's because you haven't had nights out with me.

Believe me, of course.

I could surprise you.

I don't know why you're surprised, Mateo. I could leave you dumbstruck.

Because I also like strong drinks,

wide hips and bad jokes.

-Look, look, fabulous. -Amazing, amazing.

Glass tights with a rear seam. There's nothing like nylon.

Look, those two legs aren't too bad either.

Mateo?

Clara! Clara, my love, I missed you so much.

Yes, is that why you're drinking with Raúl?

Drowning my sorrows. I've so much to tell you.

Promise me you won't ever leave again.

I promise.

I promise, but let me breathe.

You're making a mistake.

Pardon?

Your niece is leaving tomorrow and she needs you.

She's lost and scared to death.

That trip isn't a good idea.

Ana is a fully-fledged woman.

She has proved she knows what she's doing.

She doesn't know what she's doing.

She has no idea of the risks she is running.

She wants an adventure? Go ahead.

Magallanes didn't wait for his uncle's goodbye kiss.

Don't place all your fears in this trip, Don Emilio.

This change in the store terrifies me too.

I can't imagine what would be of us outside of this place,

but she didn't decide to sell the shares to a stranger.

Youngsters do things without thinking of the consequences.

When did it occur to Don Alberto to pull this stunt?

To leave without even facing the consequences.

If his father were to see this...

His father was a despicable man who ruined the lives of many people,

mine to start with.

Don Emilio,

Ana isn't abandoning ship.

She just wants to live with the peace of mind

of having done everything to regain the love of her life.

You still regret not having done it.

I don't want to be alone again.

Don't risk losing her before she catches that plane.

I don't know...

Since I came to the store...

I've always been the equerry,

to the rear,

comfortable, very comfortable.

Now I have to face up to things and...

I don't know how.

This is going to be very hard without Alberto.

If Ana doesn't bring him back...

I'm not sure I'll be up to scratch.

I promised him.

Mateo...

I've been next to your office long enough to know how you work.

Velvet is Velvet thanks to Alberto, yes,

but also thanks to you.

Don't ever forget that.

Come on.

How's Ana?

Hello!

Clara, give me a hug, you outcast.

I had no news of you.

Well, how were things in the village?

A bore, my girl.

At least I've inherited a small plot of land.

I'll tell you later.

Mateo told me about Alberto and that you're going.

In six hours.

You'll be fine.

I hope so.

Where's Mateo? Wasn't he with you?

No, he's gone to the washroom to freshen up.

Is everything all right?

Let's say Ana isn't the only one who can't live without Alberto.

All that will change.

Everything will go back to how it was.

I hope so because I've never seen Mateo like this.

Have I missed anything?

Yes, lots of gossip from Porrillos.

Well, come on...

This girl will want to rest.

Let's stop all this chatting and let's have everyone out.

I've just got here.

You don't know the day she's had.

Come on, Don Mateo.

Ana...

Bring him back.

I promise.

Time for bed, with one thing and another, the day never ends.

-Good night, guys. -Good night.

Good night.

I'll come later.

Let's see if it's true.

Cousin!

What?

What? What's wrong?

That face. Stop thinking about that woman,

it's doing you no good.

It's doing some good to someone else. It's her wedding night.

Don't be silly.

In this world there are as many girls as there are potatoes.

I've got you, I've got you. You're smiling.

I couldn't think of anything better, I'm not up to much either.

Don't worry, everything will be fine.

You'll soon have a little toddler running around and Margarita shouting.

I don't know about a wife, but I wouldn't want her for a mother.

Time for bed, tomorrow will be a new day.

Good night.

-Good night. -And don't make much noise.

Room 669.

A bit suggestive.

I'm sure it's no coincidence.

The big night has come...

You are...

You're... amazing.

With those...

and with that...

I think I need another drink.

Perfect. I'll make myself comfortable.

That's what I like most about films.

You can do it.

Darling, I've got everything ready.

I'm coming!

Oh, I'm wetting everything!

Darling...

Valentín, I think we should talk.

With the wedding, we didn't have time and I...

Before we get on the wedding bed, we ought to be honest.

No, but... Talk? Not now dear. Don't be silly.

Leave this. Leave this here. Come on.

-Valentín. -What?

I don't know how I could have kept what Alberto did from you.

It doesn't matter. It was a reaction. I'm over it now, honestly.

The important thing is when you keep...

When you keep things, you do it to avoid hurting the other person.

But it's over, it's over.

Valentín, are you keeping something from me?

Me? No.

No, what would I keep from you, darling?

No, no. Keep from you... keep from you...

What do you keep under this nightgown?

I've always been a bit prudish.

Can you turn the light off, please?

Okay.

Okay.

Patricia...

You're right. We can't sleep together.

Our bed should be a bed of partnership,

based on love and honesty above all things.

What are you saying, Valentín?

That...

we've had a problem with the mine in Guinea.

With what?

The family's main mine.

An earthquake has hit the area

and we probably won't have access to the inside and...

What?

If I don't go there tomorrow,

the family fortune is in great danger.

Since when have you known this, Valentín?

Mum told me just before the ceremony.

I wasn't going to upset you with this at the altar, was I?

But that's it, I've told you.

-This could only happen to me. -Fine, it's over.

-We've been honest, so... -Don't touch me!

-Don't touch me! -But, please...

The mine in Guinea can't ruin our wedding night.

Darling, please, my love... Darling, no! But...

Come out of there, darling, please.

Everything will get sorted.

Haven't you packed your suitcase yet?

It's almost ready.

These are the addresses, in case you need them.

Some may not exist anymore.

The telephone numbers are of people who, when the time comes,

can give you a hand.

And...

well, I...

I wanted to say...

sorry for what I said to you.

-No, I-- -No, let me finish.

You see, I still see you as that poor helpless little girl.

I can't help it.

Or I don't want to, I'm not quite sure.

The thing is, I can't bear the idea that something could happen to you.

You are all I have.

I thought I'd have to leave without a hug from you.

The most scared here is me. I'm frightened to death.

I can imagine, dear, I can imagine.

Oh, one more thing. I was keeping it for a special occasion.

What is it?

No, no, no. No way.

No, I'm not giving it to you, it's a loan, it's a loan.

To make sure you come back.

Holding Alberto's hand.

I hope so.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Thank you.

-See you tomorrow. -See you tomorrow.

We interrupt this programme to inform of a terrible accident.

Yesterday's flight from Barajas to Havana

has suffered a terrible accident.

Damage to the aeroplane and injuries are yet to be determined.

Please, keep calm.

-Is anything known yet? -Have they confirmed the flight number?

Now isn't a good time. I'm overwhelmed with work here.

Sara, Alberto caught a plane yesterday.

-He flew-- -To Havana?

Let's think that this could have a happy ending.

This isn't a playground. This is business.

Or we work together or it will get out of hand.

We are shareholders and we've known nothing until today.

-We're the underdogs here. -That is easy to sort out.

Someone here has all the answers.

-Mateo! -One moment.

One moment. I have some news to give you.

Several hours ago, Alberto got on an Airsa plane to Havana.

They aren't sure if it is the plane that crashed.

Bárbara, please.

It's clear that your life is much better without Alberto.

Believe me.

You cried enough with him at your side.

Are you going to call Sara again?

Ana, she's bound to be in a meeting.

Carlos, it's Ana here, Ana Ribera.

Ana.

Tell me it wasn't your flight.

Tell me it wasn't.