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When did you arrive at the port of Cádiz?

At dawn.

Those waters were so scary.

They weren't still for a second.

There was even an outbreak of consumption.

She may have caught consumption or something else.

This kind of fever is very common on overseas journeys.

Whatever it was, it seems to be going into remission.

I gave her laudanum to help her sleep.

Give the poor child something to eat.

- She's only suffering from hunger. - Of course.

I don't understand what all these things are for.

What the hell?

Santos.

What are you doing here?

Are you all right?

I never thought I'd meet my cousin's wife in these circumstances.

Why did she come here?

Do you think something happened to Gustavo?

It's me she wants.

She probably didn't like the way

Gustavo and I carried out the transaction of the estate.

There's a way to find out.

What are you doing?

Mauro, are you crazy?

What are you looking for?

Just as I feared.

This is a copy of my cousin's will.

She must've come to find out if Luis had anything else besides La Templanza.

We made the lawyer believe that your cousin Luis is still alive

because you transferred part of your estate to him.

All of it.

Everything I could save from my stepson's grasp.

And if he finds out, he can claim it.

We have to do something.

Mr. Larrea!

Thank you for seeing me.

I'll be brief. I need two tickets

on the next boat that sets sail for the Antilles.

I understand there's a mail ship that will leave soon.

But I thought you wanted to sell your property

before returning to your country.

No, it's not for me, it's for a distant relative.

The sooner she gets home, the better.

The next ship is the Queen of Los Angeles.

It's...

not departing until next Saturday.

- You want some? - No, thank you.

But we have a merchant brig in port,

loaded with a few tons of salt,

which will leave for Santiago de Cuba and Havana in a few days.

Would I be imposing

if I asked you to help me obtain a cabin?

It was only intended for cargo.

But come to think of it,

I believe there are a couple of cabins with some old bunks.

We could tidy them up a little.

Excellent.

I can't tell you how much I appreciate it.

That's excellent news,

but I don't know how we're going to get her on the boat.

The thing is, we have to get her on board as soon as possible.

We just need a place to hide her for a few days.

We can't use my house.

It's in the center of Jerez, people might hear her.

It would have to be somewhere out of town.

I think I know the place.

I must warn you, my aunts are a bit peculiar.

They were both widowed very young and have lived together ever since.

Are you sure that we can trust them and that they can help us?

Of course. Just let me do the talking.

I'll embellish the situation.

- Soledad, it is glorious to see you! - Aunt.

I'm so happy to see you.

You look so elegant!

I'm sorry I couldn't come sooner.

I would have loved to.

This is Mauro Larrea, a dear friend.

- Delighted. - Pleased to meet you.

It's a pleasure.

What a musical accent. Where are you from, Mauro?

From Villamuriel, in Palencia.

But I've lived in Mexico for half of my life.

It's a pleasure to listen to you. Say something else, please, indulge us.

If the sun could see you, the night would never come.

And if beauty were an instant, you would be an eternity.

Yes. Say more things.

He has nothing better to do than to entertain you.

Let's not stay here. Come in, come in!

Are you and Edward visiting or will you stay a while?

I think we'll be staying a while, but it depends on Edward's obligations.

- How are the girls? - Very well.

They send you their regards.

Actually, I came to see you because I need a favor. It's urgent.

Do you remember my cousin Gustavo, who married in Havana?

Yes, to a Mexican.

Carlota, right?

Carola. Carola Gorostiza.

She happens to be the aunt of Mr. Larrea's son's fiancée.

You don't say! Then we're all family!

And she's here in Jerez.

Did she come alone, without her husband?

Don't be nosy!

Yes, without Gustavo.

She had to sort out some personal matters in Europe,

and she's just passing through until the next boat leaves for Havana.

Maybe they had a fight and that's why she's come so far.

Margot!

The thing is, she doesn't have a place to stay.

And my house is a mess.

I thought that maybe she could stay with you.

Much better than a guest house.

- Of course! - Sure, my dear.

Where better to stay than with us?

Thank you.

- Manuel. - Everything all right?

- How's our guest doing? - That's what we came to talk to you about.

I'm listening.

We need your help.

For crying out loud, I don't know which one of you is more reckless!

We'll have time to do some soul-searching later.

Now we need to get Gustavo's wife to my aunts' house.

I think it's best we wait until the evening.

I don't think you're aware of the magnitude of this madness.

Manuelillo, give it a rest.

All we're doing is providing lodging for a somewhat...

questionable guest.

I stopped believing in him long ago,

but may God have mercy on us if something goes wrong.

I didn't want to intrude.

Your maid told me you were attending to your husband.

I don't mind doing it.

Our butler usually helps me, but today is his day off.

How is he feeling?

More and more lost in his own misty world.

Fortunately, we have a morphine compound to help calm his agitation.

I'm very sorry for your situation.

Blessed Virgin!

Mrs. Carola! Mrs. Carola!

A cabin.

Mrs. Carola.

Yes, I'm being called to the deck.

She doesn't even know where she is.

It's from the exhaustion and the painkillers.

- It's okay. Don't worry, you're okay. - What a journey.

We need to get her out of here before she wakes up.

Otherwise, it'll be like moving a tiger.

- Good evening. - Evening.

What happened?

Is she all right?

There's something I didn't tell you.

Carola suffers from nerves.

And what with the bad journey and... Well, the poor woman...

has a very delicate nature.

The poor child. Is it quite serious?

Very.

She suffers from hallucinations, and the worst part is

she thinks that Mauro and I are to blame for all her ills.

That's how delirious she is.

And that's why it's so important that she returns to her country.

To her routine, to her husband.

It's the best way to get her back to her senses.

Of course, of course.

Most importantly, she needs peace and quiet.

It would be best to isolate her in a bedroom where she can rest,

for her own safety.

We can take her to the bedroom in the back.

It has a door to an inner courtyard. If she wants some fresh air,

she won't have to go out to the street.

Thank you. That's perfect.

Follow me.

If she has a seizure, do not approach her.

Anyway, don't worry.

Trinidad and Santos are going to stay and help you.

If she's too angry when she wakes up, settle her down a little.

I wanted to tell you that, while cleaning the house,

I found some of your cousin Luis' belongings.

I don't know if they have any sentimental value,

but I wanted you to have them.

Thank you.

Have you heard anything from the English lawyer?

Only that he hasn't returned to London.

He's still in Gibraltar.

Is that a concern?

I don't know.

I'd love to believe that our charade worked...

But my doubts do nothing but grow.

You want to go back to Mexico, don't you?

I'm afraid so.

I suppose your home, your children and your friends are waiting for you.

Perhaps a wife?

It's not as simple as that.

I have a debt to pay.

I lost all my fortune in an unexpected setback,

and I had to borrow from an old enemy.

He was the only one I could turn to

without shattering my children's reputation and my own.

But making a deal with the devil has its dangers.

If I don't repay that debt before the deadline,

my children will suffer the consequences.

I would do anything to stop the world for a few days.

Just a few days.

Just to catch my breath.

Is anyone there?

Hello?

You're Larrea's servant.

Why am I locked up in here, you damned Indian?

You'd better take it easy.

You'll be out of here soon enough. Don't you worry.

Good morning, Santos. How was the lady's night?

So-so.

She has a bad temper.

I don't know how she will handle being locked up.

What do you think you're doing, you imbecile?

Let me out of here immediately.

That won't be possible for a few days.

After that, I will take you to Cádiz to sail you to Havana.

I'm not leaving this town

until I get back everything you stole from my husband.

That vow doesn't make any sense.

Think again.

Deal with it.

You are insane.

I'll talk to a lawyer.

Rest.

Save your energy. That Atlantic crossing can be stormy.

I want to talk to Soledad!

Mrs. Claydon? Not a chance.

After all she's done to my marriage, the damned woman won't come?

I want to see her!

Whatever you need, Santos Huesos is here to serve you.

You are despicable!

I want to see Soledad Montalvo!

I've tempted some gentlemen from Madrid with your properties.

They don't know anything about vineyards or wineries,

but they know it is a growing market and are willing to invest.

Then send them to me as soon as possible.

Be aware, it won't be easy to convince them.

The fact that the properties are indivisible complicates matters.

I asked Trinidad to do my hair like hers. Do you like it?

I love it. You look so pretty.

- How's our guest? - Not great.

She won't stop shouting.

Baby, do you want some water?

I hope you know what you're doing.

What do you mean?

I don't know what your business is with that poor woman,

but you can't fool me.

Soledad Montalvo.

We're finally face to face.

Actually, we've already met.

When you came to my house,

just before you fainted, I tended to you.

You don't remember?

Can you explain to me why I'm locked up in here, then?

This is Mauro Larrea's doing, isn't it?

I came to ask you a question.

Don't be so formal.

I've heard so much about you, it's like we've known each other forever.

I wanted to know about my cousin Luis' final days.

Shrimp loved you.

None of your cousins ever forgot about you.

Now I realize they were right.

What?

I can't blame you for Gustavo's feelings.

I learned to live with your memory.

It was easier to hate you than him.

And this is how he repaid my dedication.

By gambling away our heritage in a game of billiards.

The circumstances are certainly unusual.

I've been badly affected too.

But apparently everything is legal.

It can't be all that legal if I'm being kept here defenseless.

I bet Mauro told you I'm manipulative.

Let's just say he didn't spare any adjectives.

It's very easy to casually judge a woman and give her a bad name.

You and I are a lot alike.

We are.

For men like Mauro, strong women like us are a threat.

Women who are not afraid to get what we want.

Think about it,

what do you really know about Mauro Larrea?

I brought your cousin Luis' belongings.

Thank you.

I'll tell the servants to take the clothes to charity and keep what's usable.

I went to visit Carola this morning.

Don't you think we've gone too far?

What other choice did we have?

Do you think Gustavo knew anything about this nonsense?

About Carola coming from Cuba alone?

I don't think so.

Maybe she managed to keep him from knowing anything.

She'd make something up, some trip to Mexico. Who knows?

What was Gustavo's situation the last time you saw him?

Personal or financial?

Both.

My impression is that he was very far from happy.

Edward's resting now.

I've adjusted his dosage so that he can relax.

- Thank you. - With your permission, I'll be going.

- I'll go with you. - Of course.

If I may give you some advice, don't talk to Carola again.

She lies with every breath.

By God, between you and Soledad, you're making my life very difficult.

I'm sorry.

The least you can do is buy me a glass of wine.

You already know the most respectable places in which to socialize.

How about I take you to the other side of Jerez now?

I could certainly use a drink.

This way.

Great. Thank you.

Mr. Manuel! Mr. Manuel,

come with me to my house to see my husband.

He's been sick all afternoon. I don't know why.

Come with me, I beg you.

Will you excuse me for 15 minutes?

- Go ahead. - Let's go.

Buy me a drink, mister?

And I'll read your future, right now, in the palm of your hand.

What a hand this is, sweetheart.

I see many things here.

Tomasillo, pour me a glass of wine, on the gentleman's account.

I see you've had

many affairs cut in half in your life.

I also see that you've been lucky in gambling.

But your possessions are in danger.

Is that so?

A woman has you under her spell.

I don't understand.

But she's not available.

Enough of this nonsense.

Here in these three lines is the triangle.

And someone will leave it soon.

Between water or fire, I see someone leaving.

Lola, bothering my friend with your nonsense already?

Don't scold me, Mr. Manuel. I'm going.

And remember that for a few coins I'll make you an ointment

to cure that love sickness you carry around like a lost soul.

I wouldn't use one of your ointments if I were blind drunk.

- Go on! - Your loss, my lord.

I'm not surprised she came over to read your fortune.

Did she get it right?

I hope not.

So...

You were telling me you've been a friend of the Montalvos since childhood?

Practically since I was born.

My father was the family doctor.

My mother died young, so I grew up with them as if I were one of the family.

Happy times.

The best.

Until it all went to hell.

Sorry.

Until it all went to hell, yes.

First Sol left,

then Matías died,

Gustavo sailed to America.

And Inés entered a convent.

Is that what the gypsy was talking about?

She entered a convent and broke my heart.

Carola.

I'm glad you're back.

I just came by to see how you're doing.

I don't know how it doesn't bother you

that your family's possessions are in the hands of Mauro Larrea.

That man's soul is black.

I'm sure he hasn't told you the whole truth

about how he obtained your family's assets.

Nothing you can say will surprise me.

Even if I told you that he tricked me and seduced me

in order to damage Gustavo's reputation?

To deeply undermine his manhood.

He managed to make all of Havana believe that I had fallen for him,

to the point of destroying both my honor and that of my husband.

He dragged Gustavo to a house of ill repute in a slum,

and fleeced him by deception.

And in haste, set sail for Spain before anyone could stop him.

Mauro Larrea sinks his teeth into anything

from which he sees an opportunity to profit.

Be very careful with that man, Sol,

because he can hurt you too.

I warned you not to talk to Carola.

That should be for me to decide, shouldn't it?

Don't you realize what she's doing?

She's lying to turn us against each other. And she's succeeding.

I thought I was starting to know you, but I'm not sure anymore.

It's the same with me.

I found a heart, a drawing,

with your name and your cousin Gustavo's.

I was 20 years old.

If you were so in love with your cousin, why did you marry another man?

Who are you to judge me?

You don't understand anything.

Your mistress is a nasty piece of work.

Don't talk like that.

My mistress' life hasn't been very easy either.

Why are you defending her?

Are you feeling sick?

Shall I make you something to eat?

It's just that if I have to go back to Cuba with her,

I'll throw myself overboard.

Don't talk nonsense.

I just can't take it anymore!

I swear I can't take it anymore.

Yes, that's how I feel.

I can't even get away.

What would I be?

A runaway all my life?

There's no sea here, but I can throw myself

in front of one of those trains.

If you do that, I'm right behind you.

So don't talk nonsense.

Dear Mariana,

It's been a while since I've heard from you.

I suppose your letters are addressed to Havana,

but you won't find me there anymore.

Events have brought me to Jerez,

where I am waiting to close a large transaction

that will end all of our problems.

Please write to me so I know you're okay.

The Reverend Mother still doesn't want to see you.

I'm sorry.

- Tell her I'll be back tomorrow. - Ma'am.

No offense...

You've been coming here for days.

Don't you think if she wanted to talk to you,

she would have done so already?

Maybe tomorrow she'll change her mind.

The Mother Superior is stubborn.

So am I.

Look, I was tidying up poor Luisito's things,

and in one of the trunks I found these letters.

They were very well hidden. I don't know what to do with them.

To read?

No, no, no, madame.

It is a sin to read letters of the dead, madame.

Yes.

HAVANA CUBA

Maybe you think this is none of my business,

but there are things I need to know

to be able to organize

all the ideas going around in my head.

For better or worse,

you're up to your eyeballs in the life of the Montalvos and their offspring.

Ask away.

How did Sol end up married to Edward Claydon,

when she was so in love with her cousin Gustavo?

Because it wasn't her choice.

I knew you'd come back.

I thought we should go to a lawyer together.

We can get everything back, and I swear I'll share it with you.

It wouldn't be fair if your daughters were left with nothing

when they were in the first will.

- How did you know that? - What?

That my daughters were in the will.

I suppose Gustavo told me.

Or Luis.

Poor Shrimp, so gullible.

He must have been such an easy prey for you.

What is this?

Don't you recognize them?

You were writing to each other for years in secret.

Luis had them all locked away.

You talk about your lavish life in Havana in all the letters.

About your coffee plantation, about how much you want to meet him.

Do you want me to point out exactly where you're making advances toward him?

When Luis arrived in Havana, I guess you saw your big chance.

A single man, with properties, no children.

How did you get him to change the will?

Let me explain.

Because of you, a poor, sick, worn-out man died alone.

And in the worst possible way.

You are so blind.

Yes,

I convinced him to leave everything to Gustavo.

But he owed it to him.

Because of Luis' silence, my husband spent his life

being blamed for something he hadn't done.

And poor Gustavo.

All his life tied to a woman like you.

What you can't stand is that you weren't the heir.

You played with my husband.

Who knows what you intend to take from this miner now.

I won't waste another minute on you.

You think you know everything, but you're wrong.

Soledad, don't you want to know what really happened the day Matías died?

Don't go!

Mauro.

If you need to report me, go ahead.

I won't object.

I wanted to apologize.

I'm very sorry I doubted you.

Believe me, I've never had anything to do with that woman.

I believe you.

And I, too, wanted to apologize,

for interfering in your life and your decisions.

Thank you.

Do you have any plans for tonight?

No.

The Dukes of San Lorenzo are organizing a ball at the Alcázar Palace

in honor of Edward and me.

Edward is in no condition to go,

and I thought that perhaps you could accompany me.

I don't know. I'm not sure I belong there.

Belong?

Who belongs more than an opulent emigrant newcomer to Jerez?

Mr. Larrea, come with me, please.

Quickly.

What's the problem?

The problem? Alan Claydon!

The upper floor is locked.

I need you to go to Soledad's aunts' house...

Yes.

And look for Santos Huesos, the Indian.

- Have him come here. - Here?

Yes, sir.

Sir.

LA TEMPLANZA BASED ON THE NOVEL BY MARÍA DUEÑAS