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MEXICO CITY TWO MONTHS EARLIER

[Francisco] Honey, where are you? Dinner's almost ready.

[Lucy, on phone] I had an idea.

If you're right and it's a girl, let's call her... Francisca.

We can name her after you.

But if it's a boy, we'll name him Luciano, after me.

Okay, Paquita or Luciano.

Look, it's the only name I could think of that's even close to Lucia.

I love it, darling.

Now, why not put the phone down for a bit,

get back here in one piece, okay,

because I'm hoping to give you the biggest hug of all time.

Oh, I'm sorry, hon, I wasn't sure what kind of dinner I'd be coming home to.

Have some confidence, please. The pasta's al dente this time,

well almost, anyway.

-Ten more minutes max. -I love you.

-[Lucy gasps] -[car honking]

[tires screeching]

-[loud crashing] -[glass shattering]

[siren wailing]

[officer] She's alive, let's get her out.

[car tires screeching]

-Just hold on, I promise you. -[Lucy] Save the baby.

You'll be fine, I promise, honey. Just hold on, Lucy, please.

Hold on. I'll be right there, I swear, I'm almost there now.

[opening theme music playing]

THE SURROGACY

So, your father was the one who leapt in front of Lucy and provoked the accident.

Not really. The opposite, actually.

Lucy was speaking to me and was distracted.

She couldn't brake in time.

We were talking on the phone when she--

You never told us this, Francisco.

Bruna, it's all in the report I sent you.

But well, I came to introduce to Yeni,

because she's going to be a godmother for my girl

and I'm going to be godfather to Luciano.

Stop.

Wait, look, we have nothing against you personally,

but a godparent's responsibility

is to care for the child if the parent's aren't there.

And we have nothing in common with you either.

Not to mention the trauma the baby's will suffer

when they grow up and hear all about why their parents met in the first place.

All right, then.

Actually,

yeah, you're right, Bruna, we don't have anything in common anymore,

I don't know what I was thinking. Sorry.

Francisco, why don't we leave

and let the three of you talk in peace.

Thanks for having us.

Yeni, take good care of him.

He's beautiful.

I must've been a little confused,

he doesn't look like you at all.

If you and I ever cross paths again, Bruna,

I ask that you not make assumptions about me a second time,

because my son will not grow up

believing that people are judged solely on their appearance.

The only difference between you and me

is how we act towards the people around us.

She's talking to me like I'm some sort of an animal.

No, she's not, she was quite respectful to you,

despite the discrimination and racist comments.

I am not racist.

I didn't say anything that she won't hear from just about everybody else

when they see her with that child,

because I know the woman who live in the mountains

and they don't have children like that.

You know who else is dark-skinned? The Blessed Virgin.

[baby coos]

-Shh, shh. -[Yeni] Chelo called me.

[Cuca] And what did she say?

Carlos went looking for me back home.

Are you serious? He doesn't get it?

No. Looks like we'll have to do this the hard way.

[secretary] Excuse me, ma'am, I have Yeni on the line.

I said I wasn't to be disturbed

with anymore calls from that woman.

She was insistent.

She told me it had something to do with Mr. Carlos.

Fine. Put her through to me.

I seem to have a memory of you disappearing from our lives.

[Yeni] Yes, I know, ma'am, that was the agreement.

And I've kept my word,

it's your son who decided to come to me.

He went to my village looking for me.

He said he still loves me.

I turned him down.

But if he insists on trying to find me, then I might start talking.

[phone ringing]

Oh, that must be him.

Go ahead, my child.

Carlos?

No, he's gone begging for that damn woman

to come back to him.

Didn't you know?

What? But I'm with the priest, we're waiting for him now.

I went to David's apartment for the contract.

He was acting suspicious.

So, I spied on him.

And Carlos was there.

What did you think?

That it was Carlos who forgot something?

No, I figured it was you.

Look, I didn't tell ya

about your brother-in-law being here before,

because... well, I didn't know what he wanted at the time.

What did you tell him?

He was looking for Yeni's number.

And he made me an offer to help me

if I told him everything I know about all this.

And he's not the only one,

just after he had to go,

I finished up a little call with my pal, Julia.

We have to take care of this.

[Julia] Did you find her?

Yeni, was she there?

Because it matters to me as well, Carlos.

Why?

I want to know where you'll run away to next time.

You made a promise to me, that this wouldn't happen again.

Remember that?

And you made me wait for hours before returning,

you even made the priest wait

because you clearly don't care about our marriage.

And you're interested in saving our marriage now, Julia?

More than anything else.

Okay.

Then why not tell me the whole truth

about how you went and planned all of this with Irene.

Conspired with her to make sure a woman's father went to jail

and all because you were so desperate to have children.

I went to find Hugo

because my gut told me he could help find Yeni,

but instead he told me about you,

about you being involved in this little trap from the start.

Irene promised it was all gonna be okay.

She even swore there'd be no victims,

no one would get hurt.

I've been over that memory a million times since then.

Why did I accept?

All I wanted to do was try and save our marriage,

and all I ended up doing was destroy it.

And I also destroyed myself.

You know how we used to be, Carlos,

what I wanted more than anything was to be a mother

and give the world to my child.

Believe me, I would love to go back in time

and tell that Julia not to trust Irene,

don't believe her lies,

you're about to hurt so many people, not just yourself.

So, Mom knows this too?

Yep.

When she heard, she told Arturo and Fernanda.

Julia, there might still be time

to do what needs to be done,

so listen to me please, Julia, I beg you.

Tell me what happened.

I don't know anymore.

Julia.

[both sobbing]

[Beatriz whimpering]

You didn't have to come today.

Of course I did, because I need you.

A big part of me... it left with him.

But a larger part wanted to stay with you.

[both sobbing]

I... I was supposed to take care of him,

I shouldn't have signed up for the test,

I shouldn't have. I didn't have to.

Don't blame yourself, please, Beatriz.

The choices we made were wrong.

It would've been better to stay quiet.

When we saw he had clubfoot, we shouldn't have said anything,

because that could've been solved.

But not like this, not my baby, no.

[sobbing]

Beatriz.

I don't have a single regret.

A part of me was buried that day too.

But... I can't give up.

If I do, our son's death goes unpunished.

Carlos saw the video,

the one Nora made us record of Yeni receiving that deal money from us.

So, he went to Hugo to ask for my address,

but I didn't tell Carlos everything I know,

because that guy's impossible to deal with.

As am I, David.

If that's who you want, let me remind you that Nora

certainly has blackmail on us too.

Well, that's not what I heard from the judges.

I did hear you're still seeing Ochoa.

Yes.

I'm passing key information along to his new lawyer.

Well, fine. Pass me all that info.

[both chuckle]

You know, I might be able to help you find Irene's killer.

Don't say you're not intrigued.

[chuckles]

Allow me to give you a hint.

Irene was involved with Nestor.

And with Hugo.

Both affiliated with the Huizars.

Yes, yes indeed.

But let's say she had many other affiliations.

And her greatest love, money.

Let's say, she was a kind of a social climber,

just like Arturo.

Except for one thing,

you see, Irene, she knew her limits,

Arturo, no, that's a notion his mind could never comprehend.

So she was murdered

for irreconcilable differences?

I prefer to think of it

as a difference, uh, in their ethics and morals.

And I can prove it.

[keys jingling]

[door opens]

[Cuca] What's wrong?

You got me thinking.

If I don't tell Carlos that his baby's alive,

I'm just doing what Nora wants.

Then why are you still hesitating, Yeni?

Do you really think Carlos will protect you from his mother?

I don't.

Sorry, but what's he done to earn your trust?

Well, Yeni knows things about Carlos that we don't.

It's like he's completely blind.

Supposedly, he doesn't know

what Nora and Julia are doing behind his back,

but Sonia's not wrong,

he hasn't opened his eyes.

The one who has to wake up is you.

You keep making excuses for him and he's not innocent.

Well, in any case, I've decided I'm going to cancel

the lifting ceremony for Luciano.

I can't risk Carlos hearing about it,

showing up out of nowhere.

Yeni, you should do it on the day of his daughter's baptism.

He won't miss that. Impossible.

And the family's made a big deal about it in all the papers,

like typical Huizars.

[Cuca] That's a very good idea.

And your people will be there to lend support.

They'll cover for you if needed.

No.

Chelo told me they're angry with me

because I didn't have a midwife while I was pregnant.

[Sonia] They should understand you were a surrogate.

It wasn't your decision.

It's still one of our traditions.

A midwife is supposed to take care of me

throughout the entire pregnancy, childbirth, the lifting.

That's well and good but traditions can change.

Yeni, I believe there's something else

at the root of all this.

They could be upset

because Luciano doesn't look like they do.

You spoke up for that boy and defended him from Bruna.

Now you need to defend him from your own people,

defend your son, Yeni.

[sobbing]

All set?

I was hoping that Alicia could come get me.

I just don't think I'm ready for goodbyes.

Roberto and myself could have taken you to the airport.

But that's all right,

because I'll feel better knowing that you're with her,

having a mother from the group to support you, it...

I think it will help.

I mean, she'll be with her son for the entire time,

how helpful is that?

But it's still better than going back to the apartment alone and...

and seeing my baby's empty crib.

You'll come back only when you feel ready.

Now, remember what Andres told you,

he's holding this pain in his very soul.

It's driving him forward towards justice.

While I'm in the States,

I swear I'll continue to support you,

and the mothers in the group will be able to help you,

and of course, you have Roberto.

We're not going to abandon you.

[whimpers]

You'll be just fine.

You're not facing this alone.

[knocking on door]

[dramatic music]

Hey.

I just stopped by to say hello.

[David chuckling]

[Balo chuckling]

Hey, don't worry. [chuckles]

You didn't really think this was a weapon, did you?

[chuckling] No.

Whoa, guilty conscience much?

-Just come on in, why don't you. -Mm.

I brought this so we can drink to my health.

[door closes]

[groans]

So, you already got out.

Well, in a manner of speaking.

Arturo was able to provide me a few benefits,

one of which was access to a doctor to treat my leg.

It's new.

I'm gonna use this puppy to get money for real,

just to scare people.

I may be a thief, sure, but I'm not a murderer.

[dramatic music]

Mm-mm. No, thanks.

But you should drink up while you update me

on everything you've been up to.

Start.

-[Dr. Eloy] This is Alicia's son. -[Carlos] Mmm...

[Dr. Eloy] And this is Lourdes' son.

And this Beatriz's son, who as you know is deceased.

Yeah.

Doctor, Roberto told me that the majority of women

who participated in the trial, most of them are poor,

they weren't able to pay for the treatment, correct?

None, in fact, they have nothing.

They're doing the best they can.

Okay, would you tell them not to worry, for me.

I'll be able to pay. We'll also be putting together

a sort of... well, a group of researchers

who will be able to find out exactly what happened.

Of course. These women believed in you, Carlos.

They deserve an explanation and they deserve your aid.

They'll get it, Doctor, I guarantee it.

Thank you very much for rehabilitating the children.

And it would be incredible if you'd be able

to join the investigation.

No pressure to answer right away, just think on it,

-we would be very pleased. -You can count me in.

-Good day. -And the same to you.

[phone ringing]

-Hello? -[nurse] Beatriz?

Hi, how are you? This is Dr. Eloy's assistant.

Fine, thanks.

Mr. Huizar just left.

The doctor requested that I contact you to tell you the mothers from the group

that the pharmaceutical company will be paying

for your treatments now.

Ah, well, give me a few days to tell the group

and I'll be able to take care of it.

I understand that it's been very difficult off late,

so take your time.

But you haven't put Yeni on the list,

the young indigenous woman who came with her son, Luciano.

Yeni?

No, no, I don't know her, definitely not in the group.

Strange, the very first time she was here, I overheard the doctor tell her friend

that she was be given the same medication

as the protocol women were.

Ah, just let me speak with my doctor, Marcela,

and we'll be in touch again very soon.

Of course, thanks.

You don't have to stay locked up just to get your leg fixed.

It's not just for my leg,

it's the best thing for me right now, Ma.

But this... but... I don't wanna run a laundromat, Balo.

We can transfer the money, we can use it to buy a--

The guards are right out there waiting for me, Ma.

Get rid of this place

and use the money to run away.

Run far away to someplace they'll never find you, Ma.

Ma, please take these papers.

They're the only life insurance we've got.

[somber music]

I love you so much, Ma.

[officer, over radio] We have a 10-13, a 10-13, over.

Be safe.

[door closes]

-Ready? -All done. Yeah.

Then here are all the instructions you'll need

to take care of Luciano during the first phase.

If you have any questions at all, call me.

Oh, no, don't worry about me, I'll read this carefully

so I don't have to bother you.

It's fine, we're here for whatever you need.

Yeni, have I mentioned the support group to you?

-Yeah. -Well, this is Mrs. Beatriz.

She'll be able to tell you more.

[Beatriz] Hello, Yeni.

Gorgeous. Luciano, right?

-Yeah. -[Beatriz] He's beautiful.

Could we speak for a minute?

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO

I just got off the phone with Sara and she told me

Carlos had some DNA tests done.

They use the sample from Yeni as well as the blood

from the twins' umbilical cords.

-Who's this Sara? -A researcher

who worked with me at Huizar Pharmaceuticals.

Now she works at the American Association of Blood Banks.

I asked her to recommend a place here in the United States,

only she feels they might not have a relationship

where it's appropriate to ask if the testing center

was given the wrong samples by the biological mother.

That's fine but he trusts her enough to deal with this delicate matter, no?

I consulted her when I had my doubts

about Yeni's superfetation but she won't say anything, Roberto.

This is something of medical interest to both of us.

-Huh. -What's wrong?

We really oughta be prepared for the possibility

that Carlos won't react well to these results

and you're more worried about Sara's identity,

-I don't get you. -No, no, no.

What's worrying me is Carlos is trying to track down Yeni.

There's already a risk that Dr. Elroy or Beatriz will tell him.

[Marcela] Beatriz wouldn't do that, I'm positive.

She won't talk because I told her what they did to Yeni.

Hold back on speculating, okay?

Instead, tell me if David made good on his promise.

Did he deliver the supposed evidence he has,

the stuff that implicates Arturo?

No, he stopped answering his cell

and he hasn't been by his apartment all day.

They told me at the clinic they'll replace the cast every week,

until the day that his feet are in the right position

and then they'll put splints on him.

Poor little one, isn't he too young for all that?

No, the opposite, his tendons and ligaments

are very elastic right now.

That's what makes the Ponseti method a successful one.

And besides, I'd much rather this than the operation.

[knocking on door]

Come on in, come in, come in.

[Cuca] Thanks.

-Hello. -Hi, hi.

Hi there.

-Hello. -Hey, hey.

-Hey, you three. -Hi.

Oh, my lovely little boy.

-It's for Luciano. Yeni. -[Yeni] What?

-For Luciano. -Really?

[Keyus] We got it so that he could wear it on the day of the lifting.

[Yeni] Keyus.

It's beautiful.

But... I still don't know

if I'm going to the ceremony at all, I haven't decided.

I think you should, Yeni, you want him to learn

about who you are, about your heritage.

[Cuca] You are the mother of your son, legally,

you don't have to hide him away in the darkness anymore.

Your son is pure light, just like his namesake.

And that's how you'll carry him, with your head held high.

No need to hide anything.

It's okay, Yeni, we know you're afraid

but you can't live in hiding forever.

The Huizars are the criminals, not you.

[sirens blaring]

[dramatic music]

[indistinct chatter over police radio]

[Fernanda] David isn't answering his phone now,

-you're not worried? -[Arturo] No.

I proved to Balo

that all those problems could be traced back to David.

I bet by now that he's been wiped off the map.

[breathing heavily]

He told me that Julia had talked to him,

assured him that she was the mother of Nora's soul heir.

And how convenient is that he told me,

because we can keep tabs on her but that guy...

he was causing too many problems.

Your mother ordered us to--

Ma does not just stoop to those levels,

she doesn't resort to violence like a mob boss.

[dramatic music]

You're going to forget this whole conversation.

And you'll behave today

because today is a very important day for us.

[pleasant music]

[Nora] Thank you so much for coming.

No, thank you for inviting us today.

Oh, my goodness, she's precious, wow.

[guests applauds]

Congratulations.

It's okay little one, all right?

Don't worry about him, he's fine.

[Priest] Your granddaughter is beautiful, Nora.

-Thank you, Father. -Congratulations.

In the name of the Virgin, God and the 12 grandmothers,

thank you for giving us these two creatures,

Luciano and Francisca.

Lift them from the fields, from the plains, from the rivers,

from the air and from the mountains,

lift them so they can grow up happy and healthy,

free from disease, free from hate in their hearts.

May our mother, Tonantzin, guide their way

through this world and into the next.

You're with me forever.

[pleasant music]

It's over, it's over, my love, you're okay.

Yeah, come here. Oh, baby, you were so good.

[phone ringing]

-[Carlos] Hello? -[Sara] Normally,

I wouldn't be able to tell you any of this over the phone.

Hey, Sara, I know that, and believe me,

I really appreciate what you're doing for me,

I'll never forget this.

Yeni's samples matched Tessa's with 99.9% accuracy.

She's absolutely the girls' mother.

But they don't match the boys', Carlos,

Julia is the boys' mother.

[dramatic music]

Is... Are you certain?

[Sara] Yes, I'm pretty sure,

-it's more than probable. -Hmm, okay.

Thanks.

[slow music]

[Julia] Carlos, what are you doing?

You can't leave me alone in there.

Julia, I need to know something important

and I need you to tell me the truth.

Did you take that pill that we were testing at the company?

-Where is this coming from? -That is not an answer.

Who gave it to you?

I have no idea what you mean.

Do you really not know, Julia, or are you lying now?

Are you lying because you know perfectly well

that that is not my son,

he's not in there, he's alive.

What if he was alive, what then?

That boy is like Tessa, he belongs to Yeni.

Can you hear yourself?

-What if my son was alive? -[Nora] Oh.

You both did such a good job out there pretending to be happy.

It's a pity the performance couldn't last.

Trust me, Nora, I'm doing the best I can here

-but he isn't helping. -[chuckling]

[Nora] Carlos, are you serious?

You won't stop even for your daughter's very special day?

You know you're right, Ma.

We'll pretend for my daughter's sake

that everything is incredible, there's no problems here

but if I confirm what I've suspected for a while,

that that is not my son, that the ashes in there

don't belong to my son, there'll be hell to pay.

I'm serious, both of you, there'll be trouble.

All right for you? Okay?

Let's get back to the show.

[dramatic music]

Smile for the camera.

Excuse me, Mrs. Huizar, how did the ceremony go?

Well, Tessa was an angel.

You're new, right?

Yeah, I freelance. Why?

Listen, I'm looking for a reporter that can handle

something a little different, scientific journalism,

a medical angle.

Interested?

Sure am.

[Pascal] My photos will be in the next issue of the magazine.

TESSA'S BAPTISM

It went so well, Fernanda offered me a job.

She and her contacts are going to feed me a weekly column.

All I have to do is keep her identity secret

and publish everything Huizar Pharmaceuticals

can't say publicly, easy.

And that will grant us access to firsthand information.

[clicks tongue]

[closing theme music playing]