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Yesterday's flight from Barajas to Havana

has had a serious accident.

-Please, everyone, stay calm. -Is there any news?

What about the flight number?

-Well? -The airport is in chaos.

-No one knows anything. -Not even if it was his flight?

This isn't a good time. The fact is

-I'm swamped. -Alberto took a plane yesterday.

-It was to... -Havana?

Let's think that this could end happily.

Hello, doctor, how did it go?

I'm sorry to say we've found a little problem

in your uterus. It doesn't mean you can't get pregnant.

Everything's OK. It's just a matter of time and patience.

Right, Lucía?

So I'm not a jaffa? I can't believe it.

This isn't a playground. It's a business.

We collaborate or we're finished.

We're shareholders and until today we knew nothing of this.

That's easily fixed.

There's someone who has all the answers.

-Mateo! -Just a minute.

I have to give you some news.

A few hours ago, Alberto took an Airsa flight to Havana.

They don't know if the plane that crashed was Airsa's.

I wanted him dead.

You seem hard and cold,

but you're not.

Bárbara, please.

Cristina, your life is obviously much better without Alberto.

Believe me.

You cried enough while you were with him.

Are you calling Sara again?

She's bound to be in a meeting.

-Carlos, it's Ana, Ana Ribera. -Ana.

Tell me it wasn't his flight.

Tell me it wasn't.

I'm sorry, it's not good news.

These are the passengers who checked in their luggage.

Alberto is one of them.

Ana!

I'll always carry you with me.

Like Ana,

the woman of your life, and all of us who love you.

Carlos, we've found the passenger you were looking for.

Alberto took the flight to Istanbul minutes after the Havana flight.

My deepest sympathy.

I need to think that one day you'll read these words.

I know we need time and distance

to recover from the blows we've suffered.

Ana, one day I'll look for you again

and then nothing and nobody will separate us.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning! One of these days you'll be waking us.

Good morning, Jonás!

Well, Don Carlos, back again.

At this rate you'll be the one delivering the letters each morning.

Always so punctual.

Sorry, Pedro, I didn't ask you about Ana's mail, did I?

No, you didn't, but let me see.

No, there's nothing.

No, forgive me.

-There's a letter for Phillipe Ray. -Thanks, Pedro. I'll give it to her.

Pedro! Move your feet, please, come on!

Yes, I was just doing the morning delivery.

It was my fault, I was detaining him.

Don't cover for him, please.

In the time he takes from his room to the store

anyone else would have done a day's work.

And as well, today we have the jewelry collection, so get moving.

Mr. Infantes!

Isn't something missing from your attire?

Perhaps a small item...?

Put on your tie, please!

My tie, my tie!

I'd like to thank you for coming to see Ana each morning.

This is very hard for all of us.

I know, Don Emilio. We all feel the same in the company.

Ten days aren't enough to recover from this.

It's possible that not even a whole lifetime is enough.

We can't get her to leave her room.

Bit by bit, I'm sure she'll recover.

Ana's life can't end in that plane.

Yes, it's possible that with time she'll recover,

but I fear that the Ana you knew

disappeared on that flight.

And now, if you'll excuse me, I must see to the collection.

I'll come back a little later.

Perhaps you might get her to eat something.

-I'll try. -Thank you.

"And life goes on..."

Come in.

You needn't bother.

For me, coming to see you is no bother, Ana.

How are you today?

Have you had breakfast?

I'm not hungry.

I'll make you an infusion.

Carlos, I don't feel well.

I know, but if you don't eat anything you'll just get weaker.

I appreciate your concern.

Come on, try.

I'm sorry.

Ana.

Ana.

Are you all right?

I'm sorry, Carlos. This isn't a good day.

Don't worry. I'll come back another time.

-I didn't want to disturb you. -Thank you for coming anyway.

Goodbye.

"Dear Ana,

at the last minute I decided to change direction

and lose myself in an unknown world.

I'm discovering the Silk Route and on it a new horizon for me.

I'm sure you're getting ready to be a renowned European figure.

Meanwhile, allow me to move a little farther away

to try to find a new meaning to my life, at least for the moment.

When I find myself, somewhere, I'll write to you again.

I love you and I'll always love you.

Alberto."

Rita, I didn't put on my tie.

Good Lord! Have you seen my tie?

There's such a fuss upstairs with the presentation of the jewels,

you'd think it was a royal wedding.

I can't find it!

What's wrong?

Are you preparing the layette?

Of course, you have the...

-We're going to be parents! -No!

No, Pedro, no.

I'm sorry, I saw you with this and I jumped to conclusions.

No, I was tidying up.

There's no room here!

I'll have to give that to someone who's expecting,

because it takes up room and I'm not--

Come on, Rita. This is for us when it's our turn.

No, it's white, and it gets dirty,

-and it doesn't wash well. -Listen, Rita,

it didn't suit you that Manolito was here, did it?

I know my cousin can be a real nuisance.

Didn't you like him being here?

Yes, I did.

I did like it.

Manolito is an angel.

But he's grown up now.

Yes.

Go on, go upstairs, the vipers will be looking for you.

Tell them this is your Sunday tie, but they won't notice.

Thank you!

There, that's it.

Just there.

Ma'am.

-Are the windows ready? -Almost, almost.

This light a little softer.

As planned.

And the sides a little more intense, please.

Don't worry, tomorrow all will be ready for the official inauguration.

I trust that it will be.

This collection of jewels was designed by my brother and my father.

Yes, I know.

-Was I right to display them? -Of course.

Your father and your brother always fought over this collection

when really they were both pursuing the same thing.

It would be a pity not to show them. It'll be a success, you'll see.

At times...

I regret so many things.

Shall we continue?

-I want that base more centered. -You heard, please move it.

-And the lectern -The lectern at a double level.

You'll have it, don't worry.

-Thank you so much, Don Emilio. -You needn't thank me.

No one would think you're presenting a collection tomorrow.

You're the one who took it over.

I need the guest list confirmed today.

Well, not even half the expected number.

Is that why you're coming to us? Because as regards the collection...

It's my family's collection.

I won't let it into your filthy hands.

Don't make me talk about filth.

Are we going to have this war forever?

Patricia, remember that it was our idea to create a line of Velvet jewelry.

And you wouldn't have managed it without me.

The supplier is my husband.

Yes, a man who abandoned us at the last minute

for a mine in Guinea.

You can still abandon ship. I'd be delighted.

In your dreams.

Cafiero is arriving today

and I don't want to learn at the same time as him

about changes in the presentation.

I supported this collection, Patricia, for Alberto, for his memory.

Very well, close the door and sit down.

Good morning.

Why didn't you wake me?

Sorry.

I don't know, I didn't remember.

What didn't you remember?

That I sleep with you or that I'm your secretary?

Clara, I have to go.

Cafiero will be arriving soon and I'm late.

All right, don't worry, I'll make my own way to the store.

Clara.

What?

Remember to lock the door when you leave.

I'll see you later.

...shouting at him, I don't know. The poor love. The thing is...

He doesn't understand.

So when should I tell him?

What? Are you in a bad mood too? And the day hasn't even started.

I don't want to talk about it.

How is she?

We still haven't seen her.

When I saw her last night she was a wreck.

I don't know what we can do.

Shall we go and see her?

Ana,

can we come in?

Where can she have gone?

-Where were you? -In the bathroom.

I feel awful, I've been vomiting all morning.

You can't go on like this, you're going to collapse.

Ana, you're getting worse.

-We should call a doctor. -No, don't.

I just need another ten minutes.

Ten minutes won't help. You can barely stand up.

You can't meet Cafiero like this.

They'll have to understand that after what's happened

ten days are nothing.

-I'll sort it out with Mateo. -No, Clara, don't, please.

I want to be upstairs when Cafiero arrives.

-Don't be silly. -You're in no shape to talk business.

You should rest and try to eat something

Alberto staked everything on me, I can't let him down.

Are you sure?

-Where does it go? -In that gap.

Just like that.

No, not "just like that". You can't see the dress.

Look, if you're a client and stand in front of it...

You'd have to twist your neck to see it.

Mr. de la Riva.

What is all this meant to be?

When did this store become a jewelry stall in a flea market?

It's the presentation of the jewelry collection.

What damn jewelry?

Listen to me.

Velvet is fashion and without fashion there's no business.

Why are my designs here?

Well, Miss Patricia does the lay-out for the main floor.

Miss Patricia... Everyone goes their own way here.

-When is Mr. Cafiero due? -In about half an hour.

We were told to have all this ready before then.

Before Mr. Cafiero arrives

I want to see all my models and those by Phillipe Ray at the very front.

-But we've-- -Got that?

Otherwise,

here there'll be more than "paroles".

"Paroles"?

"Paroles"!

Patricia! Patricia Márquez!

What on earth is the matter?

I've just come into the store

and my entire collection is hidden away as if they were dirty rags.

Have you lost your mind or what is going on?

The jewelry collection is being presented tomorrow.

Yes, and Enzo Cafiero arrives today

and I won't be treated as a third-rate designer,

especially now that Alberto Márquez is not with us.

This has nothing to do with Alberto's absence.

Every time a new collection is presented in Velvet

it gets all the importance it deserves, Raúl.

Do you think I'm a complete idiot, Cristina?

Cafiero is joining Velvet to launch Ana Ribera internationally

and you want to reduce her importance with your jewelry collection.

The jewels arrived before her failure.

Her failure has a lot to do with your friend Cristina's scheming.

-Stop, Raúl. -I want my collection and Ana Ribera's

at the main entrance and in every corner of this store.

-I'll go and see what I can do. -Thank you.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Is everything OK?

No.

I fear Cafieros's arrival has led to confrontations on all fronts.

What's happened?

Raúl wants to maintain his collection's importance

and the jewelry collection is being questioned by your women.

They've got absolutely no idea.

You and I know they haven't exactly come to the store to work.

So you're the only one who can make the collection a success.

How do I know you're not just flattering me?

I've seen you betray your own father.

And I've seen you betray your own brother, and look at you,

at the front of what had been his collection.

And I'm at your side.

I'll repeat what I said in the church, I'm here for whatever you want.

Miriam!

-Yes? -We're moving that display to the back.

-Of course. -Thank you.

It was a mistake to let Patricia be part of the business.

It was a mistake that I put Ana as head of the workshop

with my wedding dress.

Did you see how Raul spoke to me?

This is going to be open war,

but we have to show that Italian what we're worth.

I've just spoken to Patricia, she told me all that's happened.

Did she tell you it was her fault Raúl de la Riva kicked up a fuss?

What an idea!

Hiding de la Riva's models with the ego he has.

But this matter goes beyond egos.

Remember, we are minority shareholders in the company.

We must strengthen our vote or they'll devour us.

Yes, but how can we do that?

You'll have to leave that to me.

I'll try to dine with Cafiero tonight.

A good business deal is settled in a good restaurant.

Great. I'll have to go down and find a dress.

Who said you're coming?

I'm going alone.

Very well,

but if I find out you're not being straight with us,

you'll be the one put out of this business.

Very well, I'll see you at the meeting to welcome Cafiero.

We'll be there.

I don't trust him an inch.

Neither do I.

Mr. Cafiero, everything is ready.

Press, guests, collection. We only need your approval.

Bravo.

I wanted to tell you

that the jewels are the Oteguis' big venture

but obviously Velvet's main business has always been and should be fashion.

Of course.

It would be interesting if you could see the dynamics of our work.

How is it going?

Fine, sir.

No.

Mateo,

how is it going?

These days have been hard,

probably the hardest days of my life.

I don't doubt that.

That's why I want to thank you even more for your efforts.

Alberto was great, but undoubtedly

he surrounded himself by the best.

Thank you, sir.

We're going to take the world by storm.

Ana Ribera!

I have no words for you, cara.

You are a brave woman. You have to be proud.

And you needn't be here today.

It's my first day, I just want to make contact, meet the staff.

-That's why I want to be with you. -Thank you.

Well, let's go.

Despite the terrible news, I have great plans for Velvet

and now we have to rise up with even more strength.

-Good morning, Mr. Cafiero. -Buon giorno, signorina.

Mr. Cafiero, I'm delighted to meet you. I'm Bárbara de Senillosa,

the wife of Enrique Otegui, your partner.

Delighted to meet you.

I'm Cristina Otegui.

A pleasure. How was your trip?

Molto bene, grazie.

Please have a seat. We are anxious to have this meeting.

You must be Alberto Márquez's sister.

Signor Cafiero, é un piacere averla qui de noi.

Benvenuto a Velvet.

Ma che bella sorpresa. Non sapevo che parlassi italiano.

Ci provo.

Il mio italiano é un po' arrugginito,

però con la sua presenza potrè rispolverlo.

How appropriate, Patricia. It's true, you speak Italian because of...

The boarding school in Rome.

The nuns didn't let me speak any other language.

So the dyed blonde is a polyglot.

Miss Márquez, I'm very sorry about all that's happened

and that our relationship is beginning with such a tragic, painful incident.

I would like to offer you, well, all of you,

my deepest sympathy.

But I don't want this day

to be tinged completely with sorrow,

so you should know

that I am extremely pleased

-to be at the head of Velvet. -We couldn't be in better hands.

The company's future lies in three large undertakings,

and Ana Ribera, as you know, is my priority.

It was part of my agreement with Mr. Márquez,

and a discovery for the international market.

Yes, but tomorrow we're presenting the new jewelry collection

and I think all our effort should go there, don't you agree?

Bárbara, I'll take care of that.

It's important that you know, Mr. Cafiero,

that the idea of creating a line of Velvet jewelry

was an initiative promoted by us

and the profit margins we handle

are very superior to those of fashion.

What matters to Mr. Cafiero isn't the margins,

it's the company's image.

Thinking of short term benefits doesn't make a company great.

You say it as if Alberto Márquez

and his figures here were an example of management.

You're the least qualified to talk about Alberto Márquez.

And this shouldn't be the moment...

-Santa Madonna, che é successo? -Ana.

Ana!

Ana... Clara!

Call a doctor!

-What is it? -Ana.

Ana.

-Thank you for coming so quickly. -What happened, Emilio?

My niece fainted in a meeting.

She hasn't eaten or drunk for several days.

She lost someone who was very important in her life

and perhaps it's a depression.

-Calm down. Let's see her. -Very well.

Doña Blanca says we should wait here so she can rest.

She can wait here if she wants.

Hey, we're all here to lend a hand.

This way, doctor.

Doctor,

thank heavens you're here.

Take care of her, please, if anything happens to her...

I see the patient has no lack of loving care.

In here.

-Good morning. -Good morning, doctor.

Just lie where you are. You needn't show me anything.

She's been ill for a week. We don't know what it is.

If you'd be so kind, please leave us on our own.

Of course.

That's it.

You needn't worry.

The truth is, for some time now,

well,

since Alberto died,

I feel worse and have less strength.

Normal in your situation.

My situation?

What's wrong with me?

You're pregnant.

That's impossible.

I have no partner.

And I haven't had relations for three months.

I have no doubt. You are pregnant.

There must be a mistake, doctor. When a woman becomes pregnant

she feels things,

her period stops.

Indeed,

but there are women who during the first months

continue to have staining similar to menstruation

that can mislead them.

I can only congratulate you and ask you to look after yourself.

Come now! Being a mother is a marvelous experience.

Don't tell my uncle, please. Let me tell him.

My lips will be sealed if you promise to look after yourself

and to come and see me soon.

Now get some rest.

After fainting and with the news, it's best if you don't force yourself.

How is she, doctor?

You needn't worry. Your niece is weak, but she'll recover.

But something is wrong.

I think she should be the one to inform you.

In any case, it isn't serious.

May I go in? Thank you.

Well, let's get back to work.

Come with me.

-Tell me, what is it? -Nothing, don't worry.

How are you, love?

The doctor told me

that it isn't serious.

I'm pregnant.

I'm going to have Alberto's child

and I'm not going to have him.

I'm sorry, uncle.

Love, there's nothing to be sorry about.

Everything will be all right.

Everything will be all right.

What a scene the hem-sticher caused.

She makes us look like beginners.

She really looked ill.

Everyone has their techniques

and her kind always look pathetic.

That's what she tried to do with Cafiero, look pathetic.

Although she did that before.

-You think so? -Please, Cristina,

she had her mouth closed right until the end,

trying to get everyone's attention.

Like butter wouldn't melt in her mouth.

It seems that the doctor has been to see Ana

and everything is in order.

-See how it was nothing? -And your dinner?

I've a table for two in the Barbieri tonight.

-What's the plan? -To win his trust

and persuade him that we have to be his eyes and hands

while he's in Italy.

Enzo Cafiero doesn't have the time that Velvet needs,

so if we get him to delegate to us, we'll regain power.

I saw him greet Patricia this morning

in a particularly affectionate way.

We have to be careful she doesn't get involved in this too.

As it's her, I wouldn't be surprised.

Please! Cafiero is a man.

He'd never leave his business in a woman's hands.

Leave it in my hands. I know what I'm doing.

I hope your business with Cafiero works out as well as your affairs.

My dear, anyone would think your father paid for all your whims,

and not I with the sweat of my brow.

Dearest, I wouldn't call it sweat...

My good friend Raúl de la Riva.

Mr. Cafiero.

I thought I'd see you this morning.

I would have loved that,

but the nest of vipers that moves through these lands

didn't let me take my eyes off my collection.

Nest of vipers?

Yes, well, you'll find out.

It was precisely about the future that I wanted to talk to you.

What about an aperitif to go into things more deeply?

An aperitif?

These Europeans...

Come on, I'll buy you a drink.

An aperitif!

I hope you've been thinking about my proposal.

Men's fashion will revolutionize Europe.

I admit that the first time you told me the idea

I thought you were kidding me.

But the more I thought about it,

the greater it seemed.

That's what I like.

A man free of prejudices.

No one can beat me at that.

Mr. Cafiero, I've got ideas already. I've thought of things.

I've dreamed about men for a long time

and, believe me, no one sees them as I do.

I'm serious. I've got ideas.

Lots and lots of ideas.

-Ambitious. -Yes.

I love it.

Let me invite you to dinner tonight, to a wonderful--

I'm sorry,

I've just agreed to dine with Enrique Otegui.

-Enrique Otegui? -Yes.

Tomorrow we're presenting the collection of jewels

and he wants to discuss it tonight.

Predictable. I've never dreamed about him.

You are incorrigible, Don Raúl.

No, it's just that I don't like unscrupulous people.

I barely know him,

but he has good taste. We're going to the Barbieri.

The Barbieri! He's certainly got good taste.

Will you excuse me for two minutes? I won't be long.

Please.

-Velvet Fashion Store? -Mateo!

-What are you doing there? -Honestly?

No, I don't care.

Listen, Enrique has organized a dinner with Cafiero

-behind our backs. -What?

You heard. Tonight in the Barbieri. They're setting us up.

Bastard, it must have been when the doctor was with Ana.

-What's wrong with Ana? -It doesn't seem serious.

Well...

I'll pick you up in a while.

I'll wait for you at home.

Thank you for the offer, Pilar.

What a coincidence to meet you here and be able to talk business with you,

but I think our destinies are... different.

I wouldn't say that, they come together again and again.

But I've just bought Velvet.

My idea is to do something big with it, not sell it.

I'm just saying

that together we'd be successful sooner.

It would be so boring.

I'm a gambling man

and without an opponent there's no game.

And I'm not in a hurry.

I can wait for a good hand.

Believe me, it always appears.

Ciao.

It's getting late and I have to pass by my hotel.

Thank you for the drink.

No, thank you for coming to find me.

-I trust I'll see your work soon. -Very soon.

Ciao.

I don't know how I'll do this without him.

You're not alone, you have us.

I know it's hard for you to be happy now but being a mother must be wonderful.

Yes, I'm really delighted for you.

Well, I'm scared to death, Rita.

I can't feel happy.

Excuse me, I have to go out for a minute.

-Are you all right? -Yes, I'm going to the bathroom.

Rita!

Rita, it's me you're talking to. What's wrong?

You don't understand, Clara.

No? Maybe I do understand.

Maybe what's happened is that Ana has got pregnant unexpectedly

and you've been trying since you got married and haven't managed it.

-Relax, you'll manage it. -I won't. Stop saying that.

Why won't you? Mother did, and aunt Paqui...

Because I'm sterile, Clara! Don't you understand?

Come here.

Why didn't you tell me before?

Because I had to accept it.

Pedro doesn't know either. Nor Ana.

You can't keep this to yourself.

I don't want anyone feeling sorry for me.

The doctor told me

that I've got something called a hostile uterus

and for me to get pregnant a lot of things have to happen,

so it'll be quicker to trust in the Virgin of Lourdes.

Well,

that doesn't mean you're sterile.

It's just a bit more complicated,

but you're still going to be a mother.

Don't say that, please, Clara.

It's all right, really. I don't want to think about me anymore.

What matters now is Ana and her pregnancy.

-At least I'm not alone. -Of course not!

Don Emilio, may I come in?

Come in.

I was passing and I wanted to know how she is.

I don't know, Doña Blanca. I don't know what to say.

Maybe there's nothing to say.

All that matters to her is knowing that you're with her

and you've told her that.

Don Emilio,

I know that now it all looks very dark

but I'm sure that that child

will give her back the strength she doesn't have now.

That child?

Precisely what I fear, Doña Blanca,

is that I won't be of great help to my niece...

I remember when Ana arrived here.

Can you believe I couldn't... No, it wasn't that I couldn't,

it was that I didn't even dare to take her hand, it was so small...

I don't know.

I'm scared, as simple as that.

Well, in that case my experience will be of some use to us.

It isn't easy being a single mother.

You know that very well.

My mother had to rear Carmen because I was widowed so young

and then I made the mistake of falling in love with Esteban

and I couldn't look after that baby.

I've never forgiven myself.

For me, it would be a gift to be able to help you with the baby.

Count on me for whatever you need.

Of course we'll count on you, Doña Blanca,

and thank you so much.

Rioja.

It's not a chianti.

No.

It's rather better.

True, but in Spain they don't know how to sell it.

And I fear it's the same with fashion.

That's why I'm convinced Velvet will really turn around under your direction.

Enrique,

are you perhaps, how do you say here?

buttering me up?

Of course not.

I've brought you here to talk about Velvet and the future together.

With all the fuss in the store today, it was difficult

to find a moment of shared privacy between partners.

Ana gave us quite a fright.

That girl is talented.

I still can't believe this country is punishing her so much.

Her collection is really good.

Undoubtedly.

She's a rough diamond.

You may not know that my sister Cristina discovered her.

No, that's not what I understood.

Yes, that's how it was.

My sister commissioned Ana to design her wedding dress.

She gave a simple seamstress the opportunity of a lifetime.

I congratulate her.

People who can detect talent around them

are very valuable for a company.

That's what I wanted to talk about,

about how useful the Oteguis can be.

I know it's difficult for you to spend long periods in Spain

and for us Velvet is like a second home.

We want to be your eyes and hands there.

As well,

we know everyone's weak spot.

What are you proposing?

Enrique!

Mr. Cafiero!

What a coincidence!

-Raúl, Mateo, what are you doing here? -Mr. Cafiero.

Isn't this the fashionable place?

Big deals are closed here.

Don Raúl, I see you've joined the temptation of the Barbieri.

If you'd like to sit down...

-Yes. -No, no.

No, because

we'd practically finished and we wanted some privacy.

Were you telling him the virtues of the Oteguis

or that your father vetoed you from Velvet?

What are you talking about?

Mateo, I don't think your situation in Velvet

is the most ideal for allowing you to speak in that tone.

Your little friend is gone

and relations with female employees are frowned on.

Come on, Enrique, don't change the subject.

Tell Mr. Cafiero how dirty and despicable you were with me

and all the information you gave to Oxford

just to destroy Alberto.

-That's slander. -It was the reason you were fired.

Gentlemen.

I won't let you speak to me like that.

What are you afraid of?

That Mr. Cafiero will discover who you really are?

-If you continue like this-- -That's enough!

I have great plans for Velvet

and I will not allow us to miss any opportunity

because of internal rows.

I apologize, Mr. Cafiero.

-I don't-- -Indeed, Enrique,

I can't look after Velvet as I should,

and that is why, given what I've seen, I'm calling my son

so he can join as soon as possible.

-He'll take charge of Velvet. -What?

If you can't work in harmony,

he'll have to come and install order.

I'm too old for childish quarrels.

Good night, gentlemen.

-Are you happy now? -Us?

You're the one who tried to exploit this situation.

-You organized this dinner in secret. -To defend my interests.

Yes, by ruining everyone else.

If Alberto was here...

Yes, but he isn't.

Mateo!

When will you accept he's dead?

-No, gentlemen! -No!

Not here!

Get out of here immediately or I'll call the police.

Ana.

I wanted to congratulate you.

How are you?

I don't know what to think.

You know what I think?

This child could be a blessing for you, even if you weren't expecting it.

I don't know how I'll do it without Alberto.

I know how you feel.

A while ago I was in your place, alone and scared to death,

but I managed to get through it

and you'll find your way, I'm sure of it.

The love you feel for a child is so deep

that it surpasses any sorrow you may have had to face.

My story seems very different from yours

but bit by bit you'll understand me.

That child is the fruit of love

and it will give you the strength you need to carry on.

It will all work out.

It will all work out.

-Excuse me! -Yes?

I was waiting for you because I want to make you an offer.

-An offer? -One you can't refuse.

You're Velvet's official mailman, aren't you?

That's right, for the last 15 years.

Well, let me offer you something for the next 15.

It's very simple.

You're not doing anything wrong and your family will have a better future.

Just the ones she receives?

No, all the ones that have this return address.

And you re-send them to my address.

One thing.

Don't let me down.

Ana.

Come in.

Good morning!

Thank you.

Good morning.

And it really is.

Would you like some coffee?

No, seeing that you're better is enough.

The doctor came and saw me yesterday after I fainted.

Why didn't they tell me?

What did he say?

I'm expecting Alberto's child.

I'm happy for you.

I know it won't be easy.

Being a single mother in these times...

And people are very cruel,

especially now that your career is taking off internationally.

But don't worry, I'm sure Cafiero will understand.

I haven't had time to think of all that.

-The news is very recent. -Of course.

You know you can count on me for anything.

Thank you.

Good.

It's best if I go.

You need to rest and I don't want to bother you.

Call me if you need anything.

But I'll drop by tomorrow to see if you need anything.

Thank you for all you're doing.

Don't thank me, Ana.

You have to take care of yourself and get better.

You know I'm here to help you.

Stop! Just leave me alone!

-Does it hurt? -Stop!

I told you it's fine.

-Leave me alone. -What happened?

Enrique's wonderful plan isn't going very well.

Did Cafiero do that to you?

Mateo did this to me.

-Mateo? -He's in worse shape, believe me.

Yes, well, the fact is the two farmyard cocks

decided to fight in the middle of the restaurant

and now Cafiero is installing his son in Velvet.

I don't believe it!

He's decided not to delegate to us, he doesn't trust the atmosphere

in the company in his absence, the cretin.

What are we going to do?

Try to win over the son.

Enrique, if Enzo is bringing his son here to control us,

we can't make a pact with him.

We'll have to use our feminine wiles.

That wasn't funny.

If we don't use ours,

the redeemed tramp will take care of the fly on those pants.

Stop talking like that.

Maybe I'm still in time

to persuade him not to bring his son.

Allow me to doubt it, Enrique.

I'll persuade him at the show, one way or another.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

I rang you last night but you didn't answer.

I had to go out.

Really?

If you wanted to go out you could have called me.

-Mateo, I was worried. -Clara, I'm not in the mood.

I know you're not in the mood.

Honestly, I don't recognize you.

I understand that you're going through a very painful process

but you're not the only one who lost Alberto.

-Last night-- -I'm very busy, Clara.

What I have to tell you is very important.

This isn't the time!

I'm finishing some reports for Cafiero

and I've got no time for your gossiping, your complaints,

or anything that hasn't to do with my work, understand?

You're an idiot, I rang last night to tell you

that Ana is expecting Alberto's child, but I guess that isn't important.

Mateo Ruíz Lagasca, what on earth is wrong with you?

You're asking me, Raúl?

We're losing control, or don't you see that?

Alberto left everything organized and now Cafiero is bringing his son,

Enrique is screwing us, and Ana is pregnant

with a child who'll never see its father.

What?

Didn't Clara tell you?

My God!

My God!

That's why Clara was crying like a child.

You're losing her, Mateo.

Stop thinking about your own grief and do something

or you'll end up on your own.

I don't want her to suffer.

I don't want to hurt her. I'm destroyed.

I don't know.

Have you seen Ana these days?

Do you really think it's worth loving someone?

Do you really think Ana regrets a single second

of the time she spent with Alberto,

despite what she's suffering now?

You're letting yourself be carried away by fear.

Don't do it,

because not facing the truth is the easiest road.

And what is that truth?

The truth is that this life passes in flash,

and if you don't live it intensely with the person you love, it's worthless.

Listen to me, my friend.

Listen to me.

Rita.

Yes, Don Raúl.

What's the truth about Ana's supposed pregnancy?

What's wrong?

-Good morning! -Ana.

We have to start looking forward, don't we?

What a needle and thread doesn't fix, nothing fixes.

-Welcome, darling. -Thank you.

Welcome to your workshop.

-We've missed you. -And I've missed you.

Raúl, can you come with me? I want to tell you something.

Yes, of course.

Rita!

Here.

This is what you needed.

At times you two are so soppy.

What's wrong?

Can't you see? Ana's back.

Ana is pregnant.

What?

Like the Virgin Mary?

No, it must have a father.

Don Alberto.

Don Alberto Márquez.

When?

This child is proof of your love.

I'd love if it looked like Alberto.

Albertito Márquez Junior.

Congratulations, darling, you'll be a wonderful mother!

Thank you.

Raúl.

What do you want, Patricia?

I'd like to present some of the jewels in the collection on material,

and I wondered what was available in the workshop.

Now she visits the workshop, now she's interested in it.

Raúl, you may not believe it but I'm trying to do the best I can.

Ana,

are you pregnant by Alberto?

Yes.

I want you to know that you can count on me for whatever you need.

I know Alberto and I didn't get on very well

but I don't want that wound to last forever.

Please, if there's anything I can do, tell me.

Thank you.

The collection we're presenting is the one Alberto left me.

Would you like to see it?

I'd love to.

Will you help me with the material?

Yes.

Yes, come with me.

What's wrong?

Are you thinking about Ana?

Are you sad that she'll have to rear the baby alone?

It's normal.

but I think that having her uncle Don Emilio here,

he'll be there for her all the time.

She's not going to be alone.

I was thinking,

imagine if their kids and ours got on well.

It would be great.

No, no! Or if they fell in love.

We'd all be one family!

Stop.

Stop, I don't want to talk about children or family or anything.

What are you saying?

We're not going to have children, Pedro.

I can't have children.

Rita.

I'm so sorry, Pedro.

I should have told you sooner,

but I was so scared you'd leave me.

Do you know you're what I love most in this world?

I don't need anything else to be happy.

But, Pedro, you always said

that you imagined a house full of children.

But that house without you...

wouldn't be the same.

Come here.

Ana,

I wanted to congratulate you on...

Thank you, Jonás.

I don't really know how I can help you, but if there's anything...

Don't worry.

I still have time to get used to the idea and organize things.

Of course.

I'm delighted to see you back here.

And I'm glad to be here, I needed it.

Now you have to enjoy the baby and all the good things that are coming.

Have you seen Rita?

She went off with Pedro. She was a bit strange.

What do you mean?

When you were talking to Raúl, she seemed distracted and she left.

Ana, Rita may be angry with me

but there's something you should know.

Jonás, would you leave us on our own for a minute?

I can't find out? Of course.

Rita has trouble getting pregnant

-and she's suffering. -What's the problem?

They did tests and the doctor told her she has a hostile uterus.

Rita.

Pedro, can you leave us on our own for a moment, please?

I know everything. Why didn't you tell me?

Rita, it's me.

We've always looked after each other and we're going to keep doing that.

I'm not leaving you alone in this. I won't let you give up.

When you told me you were pregnant, I felt...

I thought that I couldn't and you could.

-I'm a horrible friend. -No.

You think I'm not envious seeing you with Pedro?

I'd love if Alberto were here,

but I'm happy for you.

-And so am I. -I know.

I don't know if I'll be able to get pregnant

but I swear I'll rear that baby as if it were my own.

I love you very much.

And I love you very much too.

Raúl... Raúl...

If you're going to talk about the Oteguis

and how unfortunate we are in Velvet, forget it. Excuse me, ma'am.

I'm going to ask Clara to marry me.

-Yes, yes, yes, yes! -Stop, stop.

I knew you wouldn't let me down, mustache.

I don't know what to do. I love her, I don't want to lose her.

I want to be with her, but I need help.

Why am I never the hero in these stories?

I'll help you.

I can't talk about my feelings. I just can't!

No, you have to relax. You have to stop thinking.

Don't think, relax.

You're too stiff, relax.

Do you want to marry me?

That's the loveliest declaration of love I've ever received.

You're going to make her very happy, aren't you?

Thank you for everything, Raúl.

She's going to say yes.

Velvet Fashion Store.

Yes, tomorrow at 10:30.

Velvet Fashion Store.

No, he isn't here right now.

If you like, I can leave him a message...

Clara,

-I want to tell you... -No, don't say anything.

I know what you want to do.

-You know? -Yes, and I won't stay here

so you can tell me you want to be a lonely idiot.

An idiot?

I don't know why I thought you were different.

You're a coward, I see now how you cope with life's problems.

Let me explain, please.

It's over. I'm suffering with this too

and you won't hurt me anymore.

Just a minute.

-Have you seen Clara? -No, I haven't.

Clara!

Clara, wait, wait!

I love you!

I'm crazy about you

and I want to spend the rest of my life with you.

Wait.

Don't move, wait.

Forgive me,

I'm going through the worst moment of my life

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

I've lost my best friend

and I don't know what my place will be here,

but I do know I don't want to lose the woman I love because I'm afraid.

So...

Clara Montesinos,

do you want to marry me and be happy with me the rest of our lives?

Yes.

Yes.

Yes.

She said yes!

Yes, don't worry. The collection looks perfect.

Valentín, you should worry more about your fortune and less about my work.

Carmen?

Yes, your mother has just arrived.

I have to go.

Yes, I'll call you later and tell you how it went.

Were you talking to my son? No one would think you just got married.

-I don't understand. -You don't fool me, Patricia.

You don't love my son.

Doña Carmen, I'd give anything for your son to be here today

at the presentation of the jewelry collection, but apparently

certain family matters hidden from me on my wedding day

are keeping him busy.

The reconstruction work in the mine

is going a bit more slowly than we expected,

-but it's all going well. -I hope so.

And I hope everything goes perfectly tonight.

The Alcocer family will be directly related to the success

or failure of this collection.

We'll talk later. They're waiting for me.

Very well.

I'll see you later.

By the way,

my deepest sympathy.

Welcome!

Good evening.

-Thank you for coming. -Congratulations on the collection.

The credit must go to Patricia.

Well,

it was really team work. I just oversaw it.

You're so modest, Patricia.

Thank you.

What a display.

There's been an amazing response,

considering it's a first collection.

Imagine what we could achieve,

but for that we'd need your support and confidence.

-Enrique, let's not start-- -No.

No, no. Let's enjoy the show.

We'll have time to talk later.

I'm sure you'll see things from a different perspective.

I think we still don't know each other sufficiently.

I hope I can surprise you.

Ladies,

everything is ready.

Thank you, Don Emilio. We'll start immediately.

Well, first we'll have to say a few words, won't we?

Yes, Bárbara,

I'll take care of the speech.

But we'll go up with you.

The project belongs to the three of us.

Good evening

and thank you for joining us.

Tonight we are presenting

the first collection of Velvet Jewelry

with the support of the great magnate of fashion

and the new shareholder in Velvet,

Enzo Cafiero.

Velvet Jewelry is a project

-started by Alberto and my father. -Yes.

As you rightly say, Patricia. they "started" it,

but what we're presenting now is the result of our effort,

a project led by the women in Velvet,

a new, exclusive project, so I hope that you enjoy it

and that you buy lots of jewelry.

Thank you, Bárbara.

I give you: Velvet Jewelry.

This is for you, Alberto.

Some things will never change.

I'm delighted to see you like this.

-I know you sent Doña Blanca last night. -Who, me?

And I appreciate it.

She told me a lot of things and today I see everything differently.

But I don't know how we'll get through this.

Neither do I, love, neither do I.

I wonder how Cristina will react when she hears I'm pregnant.

She might even fire me.

Don't worry, we'll manage.

Together.

How else?

Brava.

Figlio mio.

Hai visto?

Te l'ho detto.

What do you think you're doing?

Sucking up to the camera, not to other things.

Patricia, relax, even if it's just for the future of your brother's child.

Here, my brother's only child is the one Ana is expecting.

Are you pregnant?

-Stop this war, Cristina. -Not a chance.

It's just started.

Now that Alberto isn't here you need someone to look after you.

I'm willing to look after you and your child.

We have to impose some order before you destroy Velvet yourselves.

Marco.

Buon giorno tutti.

Good heavens.

The way to control Velvet is through loyalty.

-Behaving like this-- -Loyalty?

When were you going to tell me about your pregnancy, Miss Ribera?

Try to go unnoticed. Let's not mess it up now. All right?

Mateo.

Mateíto!

Mothers.

This is a safe place. No one usually comes here.

What exactly is that man doing here?

-The police are after him. -What?

I don't want her here. I won't let her fill a place that isn't hers.

I don't care what you do.

All the better, that way you won't mind when I fire Ana from Velvet.

Be careful, signora.

Be very careful.

-Those letters were-- -Shit.

If I'm not going to have Alberto's son,

neither are you.