Original subtitles

The point is to process high-quality ingredients

PREVIOUSLY

with a gourmet touch.

Do you think it's crazy?

You remind me so much of your mother.

She got excited about a similar project.

Really?

This will no doubt convince the guys at the co-op.

The problem will be the older farmers. You know how they feel about innovation.

[Paca] It appears that the vein extends throughout the forest area.

As it has been declared a protected area. It won't be easy to obtain concessions.

It's about Núñez. Yesterday, he said he had to leave

to deal with a personal matter, but he actually went to meet Paca Utrera.

I owe money. These people don't play.

Bad news?

The divorce paperwork.

Paloma.

Do you want to have dinner tomorrow?

Miguel and I have just gotten married.

Paca, I understand you're hurt, and I'm sorry, but…

No. I'm not hurt. I'm furious!

[♪ theme music playing]

[♪ theme music concludes]

[♪ sinister instrumental music playing]

[♪ tense orchestral music playing]

[man grunts]

[♪ music ends]

[birds chirping]

[footsteps approaching]

-Good morning. -[Paloma] Morning.

[Gracia] Hello, Lola. Coffee?

No, thanks. I've already eaten breakfast. But I'll sit with you.

[Gracia] Mm.

[sighs]

I've got news.

I've spoken with the co-op members.

And? Do they like the idea of the production line?

Yes. They think it's great.

But? There is a "but," right?

The machinery is expensive. Very.

Most of them don't want to spend that much.

It's a great investment.

It will pay for itself in less than five years.

-That's what I said. -[Paloma sighs]

It's not that they don't want to. They just can't.

-Oh! -So, it's over?

No. Not yet, but…

-It's clear they'll vote "no." -[cell phone ringing]

UNKNOWN NUMBER

[Gracia] Excuse me.

-[♪ tense instrumental music playing] -Yes?

No, I have nothing to do with Antón anymore.

Last I heard, he went to Jamaica.

Listen, he abandoned us, too.

I don't know how you got my number. You need to delete it and stop calling.

[exhales]

Who was it?

Someone called Álvarez.

-I guess Antón owed him some money. -[♪ music concludes]

That's exactly what we asked the engineer.

The report is very thorough, yes.

It also downplays the impact of mining on Manterana,

which is what we wanted.

-I had to pay for that. -[chuckles]

Now we just need to convince Esteban and Sara.

They should be here soon.

I wanted to size them up at the wedding, but…

Esther made sure to ruin my plan.

Come on, Paca.

With the documents in our favor and exploitation rights,

they will not object to signing the license.

But, just in case…

I put together some very convincing arguments.

Strong arguments, indeed.

I don't think environmental protection is going to be a problem.

[♪ tense instrumental music playing]

-[Paca] But don't throw my money away. -Good morning.

[Paca] Only bring up the briefcase if necessary.

What are you doing here?

Weren't you supposed to be on your way to New York?

We changed to a flight leaving in the afternoon.

Esther wanted to see some people before leaving.

Can I help you with anything?

I'm fine, thanks.

I have time before I say goodbye to my mother.

Excuse me. Your guests are here.

[Paca] Thank you, Pilar.

Do you have a meeting? If it's something important…

Don't worry, we'll manage without you.

And who is it with?

You have a hard time getting into the holiday mindset.

Will you just go? Come on, go.

-We'll catch you up later. -[Miguel] Okay. Well…

Bye. Bye, Paca. Bye, Pilar.

Bye, Miguel. You guys have fun.

Pilar, send them in, please.

Right away.

-[indistinct chatter] -[♪ music concludes]

And the guy says, if it's not ready on the weekend, he won't see it.

[laughs] Just like that.

[♪ ambient pop music playing over speakers]

Hey, hello. I'm talking to you.

I'm sorry.

I was checking my texts. I'm waiting to hear from Núñez.

He'll get over it, don't worry.

He was so angry.

Yeah, he ought to be.

If he's really not hiding anything, it would be infuriating, yes.

Do you still think it was him?

He lied to me. The phone was taken by someone on the inside.

We are just a few people, Dani.

Hello, Álex.

Hello.

Hello, hi.

Should you be working? Aren't you off today?

I argued with Núñez about Óscar.

He sent me home for a few days until he decides what to do with me.

But could you get in trouble?

If he reports everything I did,

following him, investigating on my own, I could.

They could even fire me.

[exhales] I'm sorry, Manuela.

I shouldn't have involved you.

Don't blame yourself. I didn't do anything I didn't want to.

Did Núñez tell you why he met with Paca?

He said it was a personal matter.

Are you guys still going on about this? Why won't you drop it already?

I mean, her job is at stake.

Well, I'm leaving, okay?

See you later.

-[Dani] See you. -See you.

He's right. We should forget all of this.

[Nati] You can deny your feelings for Álex, but you won't fool me.

Excuse me, I must go.

You only need to sign. If you please…

[♪ mysterious instrumental music playing]

Thank you.

We won't keep you any longer. Thank you for coming.

We'll walk with you.

Have a nice day.

[♪ music concludes]

[birds chirping]

This place is pretty cool.

Have you never been here?

Given how fond your grandpa and Paca are of one another, I never came close.

I didn't picture the house like this.

How did you picture it?

I don't know. Less old. I mean, it's old in a nice way.

-[laughs] -It has a nice vibe.

-[cell phone chiming] -Oh, forgive me.

Sure.

[cell phone beeps]

[Nico] What's up? Do you want to meet?

-[cell phone beeps] -Nico, I can't right now, okay?

[cell phone chiming]

[cell phone beeps]

[Nico] Where are you? I can meet you there.

[cell phone beeps]

I'm doing something with my dad. I'll call you later, okay?

[cell phone chiming]

[cell phone beeps]

Hey, what's over there?

Those are the fields.

Hello, Lucía.

Hello.

-I'm showing her the property. -Oh, that's great.

-Shall we? -Yes.

-[Gracia] See you later. -Ciao.

[♪ reflective instrumental music playing]

-[cicadas buzzing] -[♪ music concludes]

-How are things? Everything okay? -[chuckles]

It would seem so. But, in the country, you can't take anything for granted.

-Mm. -Weren't you in New York?

We're leaving this afternoon. I came to say goodbye.

And to thank you for your support. These have not been easy days, Paloma.

No need, Esther.

Well, at least everything is okay with Miguel.

Mm. That's what really matters.

How are you doing with my mother? Do you get along?

She's being very kind to me.

-Enjoy. We aren't all so lucky. -[Paloma] Mm. [chuckles]

-She's not holding my dad against me. -[chuckles]

You must be doing a great job if my mom is forgetting that quarrel.

She's having me over for dinner tonight.

To discuss the farm. She's just like you, obsessed with work.

I want to believe I'm a bit more flexible.

-Right? -[laughs]

I don't know. She resents me for the wedding.

-She'll forgive you. -You think so?

-Mm. -She's furious.

Did she say anything to you?

Yes. She doesn't know why you did it. You're her whole life.

She loves you a lot, Esther. That's why she's hurt.

-If I'd known… -What?

What? Would you have done different?

No.

No. I did what I thought I had to do.

[Paloma] Mm.

But it still hurts to be like this with her.

Well, I must go.

-Take care. -Safe travels.

Thank you. Ciao.

Ciao.

[♪ ambient pop music playing over speakers]

[Silvia] Well!

Isn't that the newlywed?

Will you let me explain?

Yes, sure. Of course.

The least a mother who wasn't invited to her son's wedding deserves.

[Miguel exhales]

Esther was getting sick of Paca.

You know how controlling she is.

We decided to do our thing with just the necessary witnesses.

And I wasn't one of them. Of course.

Please. If I wanted anyone there, it was you.

[scoffs]

But we couldn't invite you and exclude Paca.

Besides, everything was so sudden. It happened so fast.

And why the rush?

Just a romantic impulse. [laughs]

We didn't think about it.

If Paca had known, she would have stopped it.

Mom, I'm really sorry.

Did you talk to Esther?

And that's another issue. That was terrible.

You sent her instead of facing me yourself.

I'm here now, aren't I?

If you forgive me, I promise I won't get married again without inviting you.

[laughs]

[sighs]

Oh, dear…

We mothers are fools and children take advantage.

[chuckles] All right…

come, give me a hug.

[kisses]

Congratulations, sweetheart.

I hope you will be very happy.

I'm sure we will. I've never been so sure of anything.

[chuckles]

I really mean it. For the both of you.

I'm glad.

Thank you.

And thanks for understanding. I wanted to clear the air before leaving.

Oh, dear…

Oh! How are we all?

How is it going?

-[kisses] -One second.

-Aren't you angry anymore? -Right. She's forgiven me.

I mean angry with me.

I yelled at him for marrying you and not letting me know.

I yelled at him for the both of you.

That sounds right. I've been yelled at on your account before.

Perks of being the little brother.

Here. Your wedding gift.

Open it.

A reservation in one of the best restaurants in New York.

Oh, Tano! You didn't have to. Thank you!

-[Tano] Forget it. -[Miguel kissing]

Esther will love it.

For obvious reasons, I didn't get you anything.

-Forgiving me is the best gift. -Mm.

Both of us. Forgiving both of us, Mom.

Oh dear. You two!

-[Tano] Oh… -[Silvia] Oh…

[♪ mysterious instrumental music playing]

[panting]

[exhales]

[Lucía] We walked far, didn't we?

[Lucas] Want to go back?

[Lucía] No. Let's get to the tree, like we said.

Maybe we can hitchhike on a tractor on the way back.

[laughs]

On a country bike it would take five minutes,

but my dad doesn't want to buy me one.

Right, my mom either.

You don't talk a lot, do you?

Well, it depends.

On what?

If I care about saying the wrong thing.

If I want to be liked, I speak little. If I don't care, then I talk.

So you want me to like you?

That would be great. I do like you a lot.

[cell phone chiming]

-Excuse me. -Sure.

[Nico] What are you up to? Will you be long?

If I had known, I would have made plans.

I'm bored to death waiting for you.

Hurry up.

Nico, I'm almost done. I'll let you know, okay?

-So we're walking back. -You don't mind, do you?

Lest Nico get a panic attack from not seeing you for an hour.

I mean, we are dating. Of course he wants to see me, and I him.

Why did you say you're with your dad?

-Why do you care? -It's a lie.

Look, I don't want to explain myself.

Nico's family has drama with your grandpa.

Do you understand now?

If you're hiding things from your boyfriend, something is wrong.

Maybe I owe Nico an explanation, but I know I don't owe one to you.

Then don't play his messages to me.

I didn't play them to you. You overheard while I was listening.

It's different. I don't like what you're implying.

Nico is not controlling, and I wouldn't accept being controlled.

-[♪ somber instrumental music playing] -It does look that way.

And you look like an idiot, talking about things you don't know about.

Okay, you're right. Forgive me.

See? Sometimes I shouldn't speak.

Go to hell. No wonder you're having trouble making friends.

-[♪ music concludes] -What is the reason for this visit?

I'll be brief. You must be busy.

Go on.

Do you remember what you were doing the 18th of last month?

Obviously I don't. But I can check my calendar.

No need. I can tell you. You met with Núñez.

Perhaps. So what?

Could you tell me why?

[chuckles] Seriously?

Wasn't it enough to question Miguel, your own cousin, about the pond?

Now you want me to explain myself because your boss didn't.

He didn't, did he?

-That's not the matter, Paca. -It is.

Yes, that's the matter. Otherwise you wouldn't be here.

I'm a very patient woman, but you're pushing me to my limit.

-Trust me, that won't end well for you. -[♪ tense instrumental music playing]

I just want the truth.

You know the truth, you just don't like it.

You would like it to be like the fantasy you concocted.

And it isn't.

Can you tell me what you have against me?

Nothing.

I just want to know what happened. Someone poisoned the water.

I had nothing to do with that.

It makes sense that Emilio blames me. He hates me and he's not well.

But you?

And how is that related to Óscar's death?

You benefited the most.

You bought the land from the Egea family, right?

[laughs] Are you listening to yourself?

Why are you hiding things?

What did you discuss with Núñez?

Honestly,

does the content of our conversation matter that much?

[Núñez] This is a bad time.

I'll be a while. I'm in San Luis.

[Manuela] It's okay. I'll try to calm him down somehow.

Bye, bye.

-Can we? -Yes.

Forgive me, it was Manuela. I had to answer.

Did you tell her that I'm reporting her mother?

Paca, please. What will you gain by doing that?

I won't be robbed.

Let me talk to her. She'll see reason and stop.

Who knows how long she's been stealing our power.

In the meantime, I'm dealing with her paranoid daughter.

It's not Nati's fault that Manuela is bothering you.

[scoffs] They are both the same.

No. Manuela is only doing her job.

I don't think her job entails harassing locals.

You must understand, Paca. Óscar was her friend.

We suspect that his death was no accident.

What does that have to do with me?

I'll keep an eye on her.

I'll make sure she follows procedure and stops bothering you.

But don't report Nati, okay?

Should I believe that my mother is stealing your power?

You can believe whatever you want.

You come here, accusing me of who knows what,

asking me to report a private conversation and then doubt my word.

It's very strange--

Should I remind you of all I did for your Aunt Silvia and your cousins?

You're so ungrateful. Now, please, get out of my sight.

[papers rustling]

[Paloma] Wait, get that one.

-[Gracia] Which one? Wait. -[Paloma] This one.

[objects clattering]

[Gracia] Weren't you with Lucía?

-Yes, but she had to leave. -[Gracia] How far did you go?

Up to the tree, more or less.

Mm? The landowner is priming her territory.

[laughs]

See? You're already making friends.

[chuckles] Here, I'll carry it alone.

-Yes? -Yes.

Lucía is nice, right?

-Do you like her? -[Lucas] Mom…

Can't I ask if you like a girl?

No. And she has a boyfriend.

-Oh. -[Lucas] A guy from school.

But she can introduce you to other people, other girls.

-Sure. Can I go eat a snack? -[Gracia laughs]

Yes.

[sighs]

-Give me some. -Mm-mm, mm-mm.

You abandoned me the whole day. No way.

You're terrible. Messaging me every five minutes.

Does it bother you that I message you?

No, but you need to chill. I was with my dad.

I couldn't listen in case you said something inappropriate.

What can I do?

I think of you all day long.

Really? What are you thinking about?

Do you want to know?

Lucía.

You are Elejalde's son.

-Miguel. -[Nico chuckles softly]

This is the worst day of my life. I've never been so embarrassed.

You're not the first couple I've seen kissing.

It's not that. I'm not shy about kissing my boyfriend.

Oh, he's your boyfriend? That makes me feel better.

-Did you have to introduce yourself? -What should I have done?

What any normal dad would do. Just walk away.

Why would I walk away?

And I thought you were with Gracia's son.

With Lucas? Why would I be with Lucas?

Esther told me. Was that a lie?

Well, I was with him for a bit. It doesn't matter, he's an idiot.

[Miguel] He didn't seem so when he came to dinner. Maybe he's shy.

-I won't discuss Lucas or anyone with you. -We must discuss Nico.

-If he's your boyfriend, we must discuss-- -No, Dad. Don't.

I know you're very young, but if you decide to have sex--

-Dad, that's disgusting. -You must take precautions.

I'm not discussing this with you.

-Then who with? -I already did with Mom.

-Why didn't she say? -I asked her not to.

What? Am I some ogre?

-[Lucía] Yes, you are. -You're not as comfortable with me?

-Not always. Look at how you get. -I'm fine.

-Sure. You're super chill. -Great. You're grounded.

-Excuse me? -[♪ gentle instrumental music playing]

I said you're grounded.

For talking to Mom and not you?

For hiding that you're dating a boy.

I don't have to tell you everything.

You have to tell me everything. I'm your dad and I worry.

So you're grounded until I'm back from my trip.

I was having dinner with Grandma. Should I cancel?

You can go to Grandma's, but nowhere else.

So, no school? Awesome.

That's not what I said!

[murmurs indistinctly]

[sighs]

[♪ ambient pop music playing over speakers]

-So, what do you want to know, exactly? -It's simple.

Is it true you were getting your power from Paca?

-Who said that? -Is it true or not?

It is true.

But not anymore.

Connecting to your neighbor's power is stealing. You know that, right?

That's what Núñez said.

You didn't think of that.

I thought, "Well, Paca is a millionaire, she won't even notice."

[Manuela chuckles] Unbelievable.

And how did you do it?

-[Nati] The connection? -Yes.

I saw a video online by some squatters in Berlin.

Mom, please. You can't speak German.

They were from Sigüenza. They had just moved.

[laughs] What will I do with you, Mom?

You know that that stuff is dangerous, right?

Yes. But that's water under the bridge. Why are you bringing it up now?

I've just heard about it.

-Núñez is such a snitch. -Núñez didn't tell me.

Paca?

That woman loves stirring up trouble.

Don't badmouth Paca. She could have reported you.

[Nati] True. She didn't, thanks to Núñez, who is a sweetheart.

And your daughter's boss.

Can't you see she's in a difficult position?

Don't worry, I put myself there.

And made a fool of myself.

[exhales]

-[Miguel] The taxi is here. -[Esther] I'm coming!

I'm bringing out the luggage.

Aren't you saying goodbye?

Oh, dear. How thoughtless of me, right?

Mom, I've explained and apologized a thousand times.

Please stop. I want to fix things before I leave.

You should have considered that before.

Paca, give us a break.

It's easy to do what you want without thinking of others

and then apologize.

But that's not right.

Will you really let me go without a hug?

You'll miss your flight.

[♪ somber instrumental music playing]

Bye, Mom.

Bye, Paca.

[♪ music concludes]

[cicadas buzzing]

[Paca] Is everything ready?

Almost.

Mm, it smells so good.

If you uncover the pots, it will take longer.

You only need to turn this off?

-Mm-hmm. -Then I'll do it.

Pilar, you may leave if you want. Okay?

Don't you want me to stay and help serve dinner?

No, it's an informal dinner.

You went through a lot of trouble for an informal dinner.

Both things can be true.

Come on, Pilar. Please, leave.

Thank you.

All right, fine.

I'm so tired.

Didn't you get a break?

Not even five minutes since lunch.

Didn't Richi help you?

I haven't seen him, have you?

He's great at avoiding work. [laughs]

[cell phone beeps]

Oh, no!

Dammit, I forgot I was having dinner with Paca.

-With Paca? -[sighs loudly]

Yes. She invited me over to discuss work.

If she won't rest, no one can, huh?

[Paloma] Want to come?

[laughs] I can't think of anything better to do.

And our project got canceled.

Should I call her and cancel?

Yes.

[cell phone ringing]

[Paca] Paloma.

Hello, Paca.

Is this a bad time?

Not at all. I'm just preparing for dinner.

Don't tell me you're already preparing.

You finally decide to come, I won't serve you just anything. [laughs]

I told Pilar to try her best.

Are you on your way?

Well, that's what I'm calling about.

I'll be a bit late.

Oh, don't worry about it.

-I'll be waiting. -All right.

-Also, do you have a favorite wine? -[sighs]

[Paca] No, don't bring anything.

We have everything here. That way you'll arrive sooner.

Okay, then. I'll leave soon. Bye.

Mm-hmm?

She's so excited. She asked Pilar to make dinner.

You're tired and Pilar makes her dinner every night.

You're unbelievable. After working so hard in there…

I just feel bad for her.

She was so upset about Esther getting married behind her back.

You should feel bad for us. We can barely make ends meet.

More than sympathy, she instills fear.

[sighs]

[doorbell rings]

[laughs] You look great, Paca. I should have worn something fancy.

[Paca] You look perfect. Come, come in. [chuckles]

Give me that.

In the end, you didn't take that long.

No. It was faster than I thought.

[sighs]

And Lucía? Isn't she eating with us?

-No. She's at her grandma's tonight. -Oh.

-Go on, sit down. -Thanks.

-Do you want some wine? -[♪ cheerful instrumental music playing]

-Uh, okay. -Huh?

[Paloma gasps] It smells great.

Mm.

[Paloma speaking indistinctly]

[speaks indistinctly]

[both chuckling]

[♪ music concludes]

Hello.

Do you have a minute?

I haven't made a decision yet, if that's what you wanted to ask.

I'm here to apologize.

I talked to my mom and she told me about the power.

[exhales]

You understand that I didn't tell you because she asked me not to.

And I thought there was no need to upset you.

[chuckles] I understand.

Although, given the situation, I wish you had.

Oh. [chuckles] Is that a reproach?

No, of course not. Not at all. [chuckles]

If anyone messed up, it was me.

I made a huge mistake.

And I'm very sorry.

I'm grateful that you talked Paca down.

I know you convinced her not to report my mom.

[♪ reflective instrumental music playing]

Did you talk to Paca?

So you're still insisting on that?

Do you realize the position you leave me in?

I went there with a friendly attitude.

I just wanted to find out if…

[Núñez] Finish the sentence.

To find out if I was involved in Óscar's death, right?

-You lied to me, and it made no sense. -Damn it!

I try to protect you and your mom and this is how you repay me.

But I'm done. I'm sick of this.

I will report you.

Pablo, please.

I'm sorry. I've given you many chances.

From now on, you are relegated to doing paperwork.

Maybe that way you'll learn.

You may leave, Officer.

[♪ music concludes]

Some more?

Oh, no. No, thanks.

Are you okay?

Yes, Paca. Forgive me, I'm just a bit tired and…

I received bad news about my project.

What happened?

Apparently, the people at the co-op were discussing it.

Everyone loves the idea,

but they don't want to spend that much on machinery.

-I don't get it. It's a great investment. -That's what I said, but…

If they don't have the money, they don't.

It's a pity.

Without machinery, we can't do anything.

You're convinced it's profitable, right?

Of course. I'm not giving up. I'll try again as soon as I can.

I'll buy it.

-[chuckles] What? -[♪ soft instrumental music playing]

The machinery?

Yes. How much is it?

Thank you, Paca. But I can't accept it.

Why not? I belong to the co-op, too.

No, it's a lot of money, Paca.

You can pay me back when it's profitable.

I shouldn't have said anything.

I insist. Let me buy it.

I don't know what to say. I…

-Say yes. -[laughs]

-Are you serious? -I'm very serious.

Here.

To the project.

[laughs] I mean… [inhales]

To the project.

Thank you very much. Really.

-Oh! -[♪ music concludes]

[♪ mysterious instrumental music playing]

Ugh. This smells like the mountain.

[Gracia] It's rosemary. It will do you good, you'll see.

I don't need rosemary, I need a miracle.

[Gracia scoffs]

[cell phone ringing]

[♪ ominous instrumental music playing]

Again.

Excuse me.

Yes.

Yes, that's me.

How?

SPECIALIZING IN QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE STERILIZER

[Paloma] This is the sterilizer I mentioned.

Oh, my God, it's more expensive than I remembered.

It's perfect.

-I'll order it tomorrow. -[laughs]

I can't thank you enough, Paca.

An hour ago, I was depressed thinking my project was over,

and now… [laughs]

Anything. Anything to make you happy.

I don't know what I did to make you be so kind to me. [chuckles]

If you're so surprised I'm kind, maybe you believe what they say about me.

Well, your reputation does precede you, Paca.

[laughs] Ask my father and Gracia.

How is it going with them?

Are you getting along?

-Yes. -[Paca] Mm?

I think so. [chuckles]

It's not easy to connect with my dad and Gracia. They can be a lot.

I can be a lot, too. We are not an easy family.

None is. Believe me.

Mm. You know…

since I arrived in Las Sabinas, I've felt alone most of the time.

How come?

I don't know. It's hard to understand. The house is full of people, but…

I don't know how to explain. It's like…

It's like there's a sea of distance between us.

-I'm sorry to hear that. -[Paloma] Mm.

Maybe it's because of all the years we spent apart.

It's like…

[wine pouring]

It's like we don't know how to talk to each other.

Sometimes I didn't feel like myself.

When I'm home, I'm Emilio's daughter,

Gracia's sister, Julia and Lucas's aunt, but…

I can't just be me.

[sighs]

I'm sorry. I'm sorry for them.

That they don't get to know you.

You're a wonderful woman.

[laughs]

I'm afraid of forgetting who I used to be.

Who I am.

Here at El Acebuche, I've felt freer

to discuss my feelings than at my own home.

And I don't just mean Esther. I also mean you.

Because you help me.

You invite me over despite it all, and I'm really grateful. I really am.

Paloma.

Thank you.

I'm sorry if I gave you the impression that…

I don't…

-I'm very tired. -Right.

-Let's leave it for today. -Of course.

It's just…

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[♪ music intensifying]

[♪ theme music playing]

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Subtitle translation by Pedro Bordera