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What's going on?

I don't know, Mrs. Claydon said to pack her things.

Why? Where is she going?

She didn't tell me. She's leaving Jerez immediately.

You're leaving?

Things have gotten too complicated.

Maybe there's other solutions.

You don't have to act that hastily.

I shouldn't have taken Edward out of the house.

Alan will come back sooner or later and we shouldn't be here.

Are you sure it's him you're running from?

I'm doing the right thing, you know it.

Aren't you tired of running away?

I'm not running away, I'm putting things right.

First you run away from London.

Now you're doing it again.

You don't know me as well as you think.

I know you've got enough courage to stand up to anyone.

Just like I know and appreciate

that you're not the type to be easily intimidated.

Why don't I start with you?

What do you mean?

What's the truth about how you acquired my family's property? A wager?

You know it was perfectly legal.

I also know that I can file a claim before a court,

and all potential buyers would be scared off by a lawsuit.

They wouldn't listen to you.

- You'd be wasting your time. - And yours.

And that's something you can't afford.

You're waging war against the wrong enemy.

I hope someday you'll let yourself be happy.

Mother Constanza, are you all right?

Yes, sister. Perfectly.

- You haven't been to any of the services. - My place is here,

praying for the soul of this poor sick man.

Father.

I'd like to know of Fatou's address.

My colleagues in Paris have sent me some letters to his house.

Don't worry, I'll tell Santos to give you directions.

Is something wrong?

Several problems that I have to fix.

Father...

There is an important matter I'd like to discuss with you,

but I'm afraid you won't like it.

Where are you getting at?

The very reason I came to see you.

My future.

And where does your future begin?

By not marrying Teresa Gorostiza.

I don't love her.

Neither of us deserves to be tied down in an unhappy marriage.

That's why I came here, to let you know.

You don't know what you're risking if you call off the marriage.

What?

Her love or her father's fortune?

Both!

You can't cancel that wedding.

We are ruined.

You have properties here, don't you? Turn a profit off them.

Son, please, don't be stubborn.

Think it over and take your time.

I've been thinking about it for weeks and this is my decision.

Aren't you going to ask me about my plans?

I want to open a business, marketing art pieces

and antique furniture between Mexico and Paris.

There are fortunes to be made in France.

In Mexico, they're crazy about them.

My son, that would be nice.

But you're not ready yet.

I'll take care of my own affairs, don't worry.

This just arrived.

It's from Andrade.

That bastard Carrús.

He's harassing Mariana about the debt.

But the deadline hasn't passed yet.

Yes, but first we have to deal with the problems we have here,

before we can leave this land.

Has the lady shown up yet?

No one's seen her, boss.

Thank you for seeing me, Mr. Fatou.

Have we met?

I'm Carola Gorostiza, I come from Havana.

Our mutual friend, Julián Calafat, gave me your address.

He said that if anything happened to me, you would lend me a hand.

Of course.

But what happened to you?

A man abducted me.

And if I hadn't managed to escape,

he might have been capable of anything.

Who is this man?

You know him too.

It's Mauro Larrea.

Mr. Mauro?

That's impossible.

I know how deceptive he can be.

But I assure you, he's a brute without a conscience. A savage.

He stayed in this house when he arrived from Havana,

and I can vouch for him.

You have to believe me.

Don't you find it strange that he came from America

to sell some property he knew nothing about?

That's our bread and butter in the business world.

Buying and selling.

Sometimes we don't even know what we are trading.

You don't find it suspicious that he kept them

without even knowing what they were?

My dear, I do seem to remember you telling me

how strange it seemed to you

that Mr. Larrea knew nothing about the wine business

and the possibilities it offered.

Believe it or not,

what that individual hides under his good looks and distinguished clothes

is a ruined hustler.

Take it easy.

If everything you're saying is true...

Of course it's true.

How did he say he acquired his property in Jerez?

The notary told me that it was unconventional,

but that it was perfectly legal.

It was a perfectly orchestrated con.

You mean he cheated you?

In Havana, he was on the lookout for any opportunity

to earn some money.

He wanted me to invest in a slave ship.

He lured my husband into gambling all of his wealth on a game of billiards.

And then...

he quickly set sail for Spain so that no one could stop him.

But in any case, how Mr. Larrea earns a living is not our concern.

Then...

You're not going to help me?

What do you want us to do?

Please let me stay at your house.

He has the streets under watch, and I...

I'm alone and friendless.

Of course we'll help you. By all means.

Don't worry, we'll take care of you.

Good morning.

The Mother Superior can't see you.

Let me see my husband.

It's imperative that we leave as soon as possible.

We have rules here.

You can't stop me from taking him.

I'm his wife, for God's sake, tell my sister this is enough!

This is a house of contemplation and prayer.

At least tell me how he is.

The Mother Superior said that he is in no condition to travel.

Don't worry.

We're taking care of you.

You're in good hands.

Do you know who I am?

Lay back down.

I'll bring you something to eat.

A message from Mr. Fatou arrived.

Mauro.

Where is she?

In my house, where she came looking for refuge.

Let me tell you about her.

That woman is not in her right state of mind.

The truth is this is a pretty murky situation.

And frankly, it puts me in a difficult position.

These are very serious accusations this lady is making against you, Mauro.

I trust you haven't given her the slightest credibility.

I wish that were so.

But I'm afraid the facts are extensive,

and not entirely inconsistent.

Mr. Fatou is not at home, but you can wait for him here.

Thank you.

Good morning.

Have a nice day.

Are you from overseas?

Yes. And from the way you talk, I gather you are too.

From Mexico more specifically.

I think we're both compatriots, aren't we?

Nicolás Larrea, at your service.

You're not Mauro Larrea's young son, are you?

At your service.

Do you know him?

We've had business dealings.

And, believe it or not, soon you and I are going to be family.

Who are you?

Carola Gorostiza.

Teresa's aunt.

What a surprise and what a pleasure to find you in this house.

I'm sure it must be a surprise.

I just didn't expect to see you here.

It's definitely a small world.

What brings you to Jerez?

I had important business with my father.

It must be pretty serious to be here with him

and not in Mexico finalizing the details of your wedding.

Yes, that...

And you? Do you live here, in Spain?

My husband's family is from here.

He has...

He had several properties in the area.

This matter you have to sort out with your father...

Does it have something to do with marrying my niece?

Why do you say that?

Because the first thing someone in love would do is ask about his fiancée,

which you haven't.

Did the lady tell you what she intends with those accusations?

For now, she's only asked me to accompany her,

to report you to the authorities.

I presume you're not going to do that, are you?

Forgive me if I tell you honestly that...

this whole business makes me uncomfortable.

She accused you of holding her against her will.

She was sick.

She fainted when she arrived in Jerez.

All we did was take care of her, nothing else.

But she says that this blackout was induced, precisely to detain her.

Of all the possible strategies,

this woman has chosen to play the martyr.

Do you not see that she wants to play the victim?

Or perhaps it's you

who's displaying some great hypocrisy.

I think this is a matter that I should discuss with Teresa.

I don't want to hurt her but I don't know how to get out of this

without making her suffer.

And I end up talking about my troubles with you,

Teresa's aunt.

Fortune has placed us in each other's paths.

Fortune?

If there's one thing I care about above all else in this life,

it's my niece's welfare.

I'll help you break up with her causing as little damage as possible.

How do you intend to do that?

The first thing we have to do is get out of here,

to a place where we can talk quietly.

And let's speak to each other informally.

Trust me.

- Boy. - Yes?

Deliver a message for me.

Yes, ma'am.

My dear Teresita didn't choose badly.

I must admit she has good taste.

If it hadn't been for what happened, I'd be delighted to marry your niece.

She's the most perfect woman any man could dream of.

Please.

My niece is neither beautiful nor witty.

Pleasant in the extreme, though.

As you can understand,

my brother and sister-in-law won't like your decision.

Teresita hails from two branches of nobility dating back to the viceroy.

They're not used to taking no for an answer.

My family doesn't like it either

but the truth is that it's going to affect them

and I don't want them to pay for my decision.

That's where I can help you.

I can smooth things over for you.

I could write to my brother and explain the situation.

Try to make you look as good as possible.

Really?

I'd rather have my niece throw a tantrum

than spend the rest of her life as a tormented soul

living in a loveless marriage.

And why would you do that for me?

I have dealings with your father.

I owe him a big favor.

Sol, don't be upset.

Inés will come to her senses.

She can't hold Edward forever.

I should've known better.

She never forgave me for marrying him.

At least Edward's okay and safe.

Manuel, we have to get out of the country.

What's the rush?

Edward won't be safe as long as Alan is out there.

All right.

I'll talk to her.

No offense, Manuel,

but if you couldn't placate her 20 years ago,

I don't think you can do it now.

You're probably right.

But let me try.

I understand your father now owns a large winery.

But I believe that in order to fully appreciate the soul of Jerez,

it's best to get to know its bars first.

On that I agree with you, ma'am.

I told you not to be so formal.

Have you seen your father's winery?

Not yet, nor will I.

He's in too much of a hurry to sell it.

Is this the right way? Are these streets safe?

Don't tell me you're scared.

No! No.

Not at all, it's just... It's your safety I'm thinking about.

Nothing's going to happen to us. Trust me.

The only danger we're in here is that of drinking too much sherry.

Wait here, I'll be right back.

Gentlemen.

What do you intend to do?

Let Mauro Larrea know that we don't intend to return his son.

You're not thinking of including me in this madness, are you?

Not even in exchange for something interesting to you?

Something like what?

I heard that the Montalvos' old winery is very large.

Huge. One of the biggest in Jerez.

Then you will understand that if it ends up in my hands,

I will be able to reward your help with a lot of money.

Much more than you can imagine.

We're going to need a couple of men.

You must try this sherry. It's one of my favorites.

Thank you for seeing me.

It means a lot.

These are unusual circumstances.

I understand.

You're here on my sister's behalf, yes?

You must let Soledad take her husband.

He's in no suitable condition.

Remember that I am Mother Constanza.

I don't care if you're Mother Constanza or Saint Teresa of Jesus.

He can't stay here.

He's safe and taken care of here.

Soledad is not good for him.

We both know that's not true.

I don't know what you want, but Edward wasn't yours 20 years ago,

he won't be yours now.

You don't know what you're talking about. Please leave.

I didn't come here for Soledad.

Then?

She's not the only one who's been trying to see you for years.

Why did you reject my marriage proposal?

That was a long time ago.

- It's pointless to... - I know it was because of Edward.

But he married Sol.

You could've given me the chance after their wedding.

All I could think about was my reputation.

So you preferred to go into a convent?

You don't know what public derision feels like.

I was just looking for a way to keep what little dignity I had left.

And locking yourself up was much more dignified

than being the wife of a humble doctor.

I didn't say that.

And you have no right to judge me or blame me

for making decisions about my own life.

It's done.

Do you think it'll work?

Of course it will. My brother can't say no to me.

I'll ask for it to be put in the mail right now.

Why don't we go ourselves?

Don't you like my company?

Of course I do.

Besides, what do you want to see in Jerez now?

I don't know.

- Cheers. - Cheers.

Look at that, an Indian in Jerez.

That's how strange folk from the New World are.

Where's your master?

Mr. Mauro is not at home.

All the better. Give him this.

A deposit in exchange for its owner.

Where is Nicolás? What have you done to him?

Don't worry.

The lady from Cuba has him. Carola Gorostiza.

He's in good hands.

We need a document. He knows what it is.

That woman is capable of anything,

and what she wants is to have all the documents signed,

returning the property to her husband.

That's the only way she'll let Nico go.

Are you going to do what she says?

If you sign, you'll lose everything!

If we don't pay, that bastard Carrús will go after Marianita.

I know, I know.

That's why we're going to visit someone who might be able to help us.

I don't know who to swear by anymore.

I don't know where my mistress is.

Trinidad, I don't want to lose my patience, please.

These eyes have not seen her again, I swear to you, my lord.

Nicolás' life is in danger.

And you're the only one who can help.

The young man's life?

Oh, my God.

I told you the truth, I don't know where she went.

I know that Mrs. Gorostiza has promised you your freedom,

but that is not going to help you at all

if something happens to my son.

Because you'll end up in jail.

What did you want me to do?

She threatened me.

Where is she?

Ask Mr. Angulo at the notary's office.

He's the one my mistress has dealings with.

He came for her things and I handed him the trunk.

That's all I know.

Angulo.

- What? - Come with me, please.

Is there anything else we can do, Mr. Mauro?

Santos!

I have to tell you something important.

I wish you'd done it sooner.

You don't believe me either?

I didn't want to hurt anyone, least of all your master.

But my mistress promised me freedom.

Of course I believe you.

I... My crazy Indian...

When we met in Havana,

you said we should run away together.

But it was impossible.

I know.

Now I'm asking you.

Let's run away, just you and me.

Far from the world, together.

But I can't leave Mr. Mauro like this.

Mr. Mauro can take care of himself.

Say yes.

Santos!

Of course I'll come back for you.

Wait for me here, I'll be back in a few hours.

To go away together.

- You called me, Mother? - Yes.

I want you to have everything ready first thing in the morning

so Edward can leave the convent.

So be it, Mother.

These are the documents ready to be signed.

A gift in the name of its previous owner, Gustavo Zayas.

All right, here we go.

Are you sure about this?

Completely.

As you can see,

upon signing this document, the properties you recently acquired

will be returned to Gustavo Zayas.

At the moment that Gustavo accepts the gift,

the transaction will be completed.

He'll accept.

Make no mistake about it.

This concludes your Jerez adventure.

Brief as it has been.

Thank you for everything, Mr. Senén.

Angulo.

Here, take these documents to the registry.

Right away. Excuse me.

Perfect.

NOTARY OF MR. SENÉN BLANCO

He went that way, boss.

Come on.

Take it easy, please.

Hey, you.

Don't move!

Alan!

Drop the gun!

Boss!

Oh, boss.

That asshole caught me square on.

It's okay.

It's okay.

We'll go get Manuel.

No, not Manuel.

Call Trinidad.

Tell her I'm coming back for her.

And that I love her.

That I'm free now...

boss.

Not "boss."

Friend.

Brother.

Brother.

Brother.

LA TEMPLANZA BASED ON THE NOVEL BY MARÍA DUEÑAS