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-I have to go. -No, wait.

TWENTY YEARS BEFORE

I wish the morning would never come.

I love you.

I love you.

LAS PALOMAS RANCH

You were out all night.

No, Mom.

I just went out for a second.

I couldn't sleep.

Don't lie to me, Elenita.

I know very well where you've been.

You'll stop seeing that deadbeat once and for all.

You'll be a married woman soon.

I don't want to.

But you'll do it.

Fidel De la Garza asked for your hand in marriage.

No.

If I can't marry José, I would rather die.

You will marry Fidel De la Garza.

Mom.

Mom?

Doctor Brown is already with Rosaura.

What's the matter? Are you okay?

We'll have turkey mole for the baptism.

Just like we did for Rosaura's baptism.

Give me the list of everything you need.

LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE

You were hungry, weren't you?

I'll take care of you like Nacha did with me.

I won't let anything happen to you.

You can't be in here.

How?

I don't know.

When Robertito was born, my breasts filled with milk.

That day, Pedro couldn't resist the chance of getting a taste of Tita.

I can't believe it.

Me neither.

It was a miracle.

Physically, everything is fine.

It's amazing to see that, after such a complicated birth,

Rosaura recovered so fast.

However,

I'm worried about her mood.

What about the milk, doctor?

She hasn't been able to breastfeed.

-Is there any medication? -Yes.

Give her Scott's emulsion every day to strengthen her.

But what's more important,

she has to carry on as normal.

Lots of water and healthy food will make her feel better.

Very well.

Rosaura!

Will I see you at the baptism?

If I feel better, I'll be there.

Okay.

-Thank you, Doctor. -See you later.

You heard the doctor.

The longer you do this, the worse it will be.

I have no strength, Mom.

Your aunts will be here tonight. I don't want them to see you like this.

It seems like you don't remember how hard this is.

Wasn't my birth hard for you?

Of course I remember, Rosaura.

You're not the first woman who gives birth.

I'm sure my dad was always taking care of you,

and looking after you.

I wish he were here.

You were very little when he died, there's no way you can miss him.

But I do.

Don't you?

Enough with the sorrow, get up now!

One more day, Mom! Please!

You said that last night!

-Just one more night... -You must see your family!

Your son needs you, don't you see?

Roberto doesn't love me!

That's why I don't have any milk! Don't you see?

Robertito only loves Tita.

The family asked me to identify the body.

Your friend was tortured for hours.

And...

He was shot on the back of his head.

How can someone kill a man like that?

Without a fair trial!

Be careful.

We don't know what Santiago said while being tortured.

No.

He would never betray his comrades.

Of course.

There's one more thing.

-What? -It's just rumors.

But they say that Santiago was murdered by...

Your uncle did it.

Colonel Felipe Múzquiz.

It's very heavy, Dad!

-It's heavy! -Hold that weapon right, kid!

And shoot!

Which one of these do you like the most?

What are they for?

Aim!

I will wear them for the baptism.

We're not going.

But they invited us.

And we have to be good to your nephew

if we want Julito to have a place at the ranch.

I told you we're not going.

Why not?

What happened?

-Nothing. -What do you mean?

Hey, Son.

Look.

Lift the weapon first.

And now aim...

Just as if you wanted to kill a man.

And shoot!

Did you see?

Like a man.

Fina, take Roberto to Rosaura.

Quick. Delfino is waiting for us with our carriage.

Yes, ma'am.

But he's asleep.

He can't be in the kitchen for so long.

I was raised in here.

Here's the list.

You making the teas and atoles is fine.

But once you've fed him, take him to Rosaura.

Yes, Mom.

And take the crib out of your room.

Take it to Gertrudis' room. He must be near his mom.

-What if he wakes up hungry? -You'll hear him crying.

Trust me.

Sesame, chile,

chile mulato, chile pasilla,

clove...

Almonds, ma'am.

Almonds, too.

Do you have the list, Nacha?

...chile ancho,

peanuts, clove,

sugar, cinnamon,

pepper,

garlic cloves,

dry seeds.

Is this the new store?

Yes. They've just opened.

They say they have a great Oaxacan chocolate.

I think we can get everything we need here.

Let's go inside, then.

THE SUMMIT CHOCOLATES AND DELICACIES

I'll be right there!

Just a second.

Good morning.

Tell me, how can I help you?

Do you know that place?

No.

What about you, sir?

No, I've never been there.

It's called Cat's Nest.

It's near here, I go there often.

There's no other place with such a beautiful morning light.

I need to talk to your boss.

I'm the boss.

This store is mine.

It took a lot of work, but I finally did it.

Congratulations, then.

Thank you.

What's wrong, Elena?

I don't know.

It must be all these smells.

-Or the heat. -I can offer you a glass of water.

-Or a cinnamon tea. -No.

Take care of this, Nacha. We'll wait outside.

-Yes, ma'am. -Let's go.

Let's see if you have everything.

I needed some air.

Where do you know that mulatto from?

I don't.

Where would I know him from?

Ma'am, take Rosaura while I get some things.

Yes, give me the girl.

Come, Rosaura.

Elena!

You left without saying goodbye.

My parents took me far away.

But here I am.

I came back for you.

I never forgot about you.

Neither did I.

Ma'am.

Ma'am?

Ma'am, you have to pay.

Sure.

There must be a reason to keep you from going to the baptism.

Being accepted by the family is important to Julito.

My nephew is a traitor.

A traitor?

I don't understand.

A rebel, you mean?

He was with the group that attacked us a few days ago.

I can't believe it.

You knew this and didn't bring him in?

-What are you thinking? -He's my nephew.

What do you want me to do? To arrest him and have him shot?

I can't do that to my brother.

You can! You can do it, it's your duty!

Will you leave the ranch in the hands of a criminal?

Is the respect for your brother really stopping you?

Or have you become weak?

Valentina...

What did you tell Julito while he was shooting?

Do you remember?

"Like a man."

I heard you saying that.

If you want Julio to be a strong...

man,

you'll have to set an example.

Your time has come to reclaim your share of the ranch.

This is about Julio's future.

You have to choose between your nephew

or your son.

I married you thinking you had more of this.

Was I wrong?

You tell me.

I don't want to share my life with a coward.

I'm glad to see you having dinner.

You'll feel a little better every day. You'll see.

Why is Roberto sleeping in Gertrudis' room?

He'll feel lonely there.

It was my mother's idea.

Good night.

I hope you wake up feeling better.

You smell just like Robertito.

You both smell like Tita.

-You have her scent on your skin. -Don't be absurd.

-You'll sleep better in the hall. -In the hall?

Don't pretend you want to sleep with me.

What's wrong with you now?

Tita told you I took her letters, right?

Rosaura...

Are you sleeping together?

No. There's nothing going on between us.

Nothing?

Even a fool would see you love her by the way you look at her!

-Please, Rosaura, listen to me! -You be honest to me, Pedro!

Even when you don't touch her or talk to her,

even though you stay out of her bed,

you love her.

I know you love her.

Yes.

Yes what?

-Don't you have the courage to say it? -Yes.

I love her.

I love Tita.

But I have never slept with her, I swear.

You've finally said it.

What am I supposed to do now?

The same thing I do.

Raise our child.

-Gertrudis! -Hello!

I couldn't wait to meet my nephew!

-Where is he? -Come.

How lovely!

He's so beautiful! I can't...

He's a little angel!

I'd love to hug him.

If you wake him up, I'll kill you.

Okay, good.

Gertrudis?

Hello, Mom.

Don't you worry, Mother.

You won't have to see me anymore.

Come here!

I've missed you so much!

Tita couldn't help feeling jealous of Gertrudis.

Why did her mother never hug her?

Where did that rejection she felt come from?

José!

-José! -Elena!

What's the matter?

-He's going to kill me! -Who?

-What happened? -I'm pregnant.

Is that why you're crying, my love?

I don't know what we'll do if he finds out it's not his.

I'm willing to give everything up for you.

For us. Don't you want us to be together?

Of course I do!

It's all I want. But, how?

Let's leave.

Let's run away.

Life is giving us another chance. Let's not waste it!

Rosaura.

Forgive me, my love.

José.

No. José.

José...

José, no.

José, no.

No.

José...

You still want to go with him?

As months went by,

Tita decided to enjoy the small moments

that still made her happy.

She released all of her emotions while cooking,

spilling the flavors on every dish.

All the ingredients she used

were impregnated by the love and the joy

that Tita felt while taking care of Pedro and Roberto.

She wished very hard for that family to be hers.

TURKEY MOLE

By the way,

how are things going with your father?

Are things better?

He didn't want to meet his grandson.

He came to the baptism just to keep people from talking.

I doubt he'll ever talk to me again like he used to.

Well, time heals everything.

Not everything, Doc.

He won't stop crying!

Here you go.

Eat. Eat!

Can I confess something to you?

It was lovely to see Tita carrying the child during the ceremony.

It's...

Seeing how she takes care of him is delightful.

Yes. Tita has been of great help to Rosaura.

Well, to all of us.

She healed my wound,

she helped giving birth,

and now she's looking after Roberto.

Do you happen to know if she has any suitor?

-Are you interested in her? -Yes, I am.

I think I'm falling in love again.

I'm sorry for you, Doctor.

Miss Elena won't let her.

-What? I can't believe that. -Well, believe me.

That's how things work in here.

Excuse me.

-See you later. -Of course.

How do you do, ma'am?

Eat something, please!

Eat!

Not like that.

-Please. -Raise it a little bit more.

No.

He just won't eat.

He's not hungry. Here.

-Where are you going? -I don't feel well.

What's wrong, Roberto?

I'll go inside to feed him.

-There's too much noise here. -Take this.

Dad.

Thank you very much.

I didn't think you were coming.

Being here is my duty.

Didn't you invite your uncle?

Yes. I did.

-Why isn't he here? -I don't know.

He didn't confirm or reject the invitation. Did he talk to you?

No.

I haven't seen the De la Garza sisters in ages.

Has everyone already told you that Robertito looks just like you?

Like me?

Yes, a lot.

Don't think Elena likes to hear that.

Nonsense.

He doesn't look like me at all.

Tita.

Yes, Doctor?

-Do you need anything? -No, no.

I just wanted to congratulate you.

-Me? -Yes.

-Why? -Well...

First, because that turkey smells delicious.

Thank you, Doctor.

Can I ask you something?

What did you use to heal Pedro?

Tepezcohuite, maguey pulp and nopal sap.

You know, young women like you are not used to that kind of remedies.

I learned them from my grandma. She was Kickapoo.

Where did you learn that?

From Nacha, my nanny.

Of course. Good old Nacha.

Yes. She taught me a lot of things.

Tita...

I know I shouldn't discuss this with you.

But I can't stop myself from speaking my mind.

About what?

I was told you can't get married.

-This is a day to celebrate. -Yes.

But listen to me.

Nobody has a right to decide over women's lives.

Nobody.

You should decide for yourselves.

Yes. People don't think like that in here.

I know. That's why I'm saying this.

In fact, Tita...

-I want to talk to you... -Miss!

Miss! Miss Tita! You're mother sent us here.

-People is getting impatient. -The food is there.

Come on, let's go.

Pedrito.

Tita De la Garza.

I've been asking for your recipes for ages.

And you never tell me. But you won't get away this time.

How did you make such a tasty mole?

Look, Miss Lobo,

cooking only has one secret.

What is it? Can you tell us?

Put your heart on every dish.

-Bravo! -Bravo!

Bravo!

A toast.

I drink to our beloved land, that we miss so much while in Texas.

-To Piedras Negras! -To Piedras Negras!

-Cheers. -Cheers.

-Cheers. -Cheers.

Won't you have some?

I'm not hungry, Father.

But... Have some, please.

Just a little bit, Father.

Try it, Pedro.

Don't you want some?

Let's give it a try.

Without warning,

just like the sweet taste of the mole takes the palate by storm,

the guests started feeling a happiness without measure.

Robertito's birth,

the miracle of breastfeeding him,

and the possibility of having a family with Pedro

brought so much joy to Tita,

that it ended up impregnating her dish.

Tita!

I don't want to stain my wife's memory,

but this is the best mole I've ever had!

Thank you, Pedro.

I would like to see my grandson.

Of course. Come with me.

Excuse me.

-He really looks like me. -I think he does.

He has a typical Múzquiz nose.

If my wife were here to see him...

-He has my nose! -I told you.

I hope he doesn't have my temper.

Tita.

Son,

I said terrible things to you.

I should have handled the Alejandrez affair differently.

-Dad, you don't have to... -I don't share your ideas.

But I'll try to respect them.

Learn from my mistakes.

Be a better father for Robertito.

What's going on?

Why do you walk into my house like this?

I'm looking for Pedro.

He's after me. He'll murder me, just like Santiago.

No. Leave, Son. Leave now!

I know a place.

Dad.

Is this scandal necessary to talk to your nephew?

I'm here to put him in jail.

You! Check the barns and the stables! Check everything!

-Yes, sir. -Why are you taking him?

What did he do?

I'm asking what did he do!

-Felipe... -You don't know who your son is.

Don't you know him?

He's a rebel!

An arms dealer!

Is that true, Mr. Pedro?

Go inside and look for him everywhere!

Search everywhere! Come on!

You should have at least told me.

If you had talked to me, he would have come forward!

Why are you doing this to me?

Everybody go home!

Quickly.

What's going on, Mom?

Your husband is a rebel.

What? No, that's impossible.

-Where are they going? -Wait.

Come with me to the hall, let's go.

Let's go. There's nothing in here.

Where's my nephew?

Last time I saw him, he was out with the guests.

Robertito is asleep.

Can we go out and leave him alone?

Your men didn't find Pedro in here.

I'll be watching this house very closely.

And your daughters too.

Keep in mind that hiding a rebel

is an act of treason.

What do you know about this?

I don't know anything, Mom.

Are you leaving like that? Without saying goodbye?

I'm just doing my duty.

No. Your duty?

You show up here during a celebration to take my son in front of everyone.

Is that your duty?

He's a revolutionary.

And what will you do when you find him?

Doesn't family mean anything to you?

Do you think I could ever hurt your son?

Pedro.

You can go out now.

-You must leave right away. -How's Robertito? And my dad?

-Is he at the ranch? -Don't worry.

-Save yourself. -Tita...

I'm here to be with you. I can't leave you.

-You may end up in jail. -I don't want to say goodbye.

-Come with me. -Robertito needs me.

I'll take care of him and tell him about you.

We'll wait for you to come back. But leave.

-Save yourself. -You don't hate me, right?

Tell me you don't hate me.

Maybe we'll be together one day.

Maybe one day we'll have the life that we want.

Maybe.

Yes.

Did you know? Did you know what Pedro was into?

-Where's Mom? -Are you ready?

-What's going on? -Tell me where he is!

-I don't know! Mom, please! -Are you leaving with him?

-I'm not going anywhere, Rosaura! -Will you stop shouting?

Why are you leaving, Mom?

I must protect your sister.

The military might come back and retaliate.

But you can't leave! Rosaura has no milk and Roberto needs my teas!

Teas are not food.

They're moving in with us.

We'll get him a wet nurse.

Let's go, Rosaura.

Go.

-No. Please, let me go with him. -You're not his mother.

If you take him away from me, I will die.

Don't be stupid, Tita.

Nobody dies of love.

Its eyes are closing. Look.

You've got your father's eyes, Gertrudis.

Nacha.

Take the girls.

Yes, sir.

I'm not feeling well, Fidel.

Fidel, don't.

I don't want to, Fidel.

-You're drunk. -You'll finally give me a boy.

Fidel.

Don't.

Even though this kind of things were normal among couples back then,

from that day on

Mother Elena was never the same again.

All of that repressed hate and repulsion

focused on the product of that rape,

my great-grandaunt Tita.

You should be lying in bed.

The doctor said you should rest.

Why should I care?

I care, and that's enough!

I want my son to be healthy.

Someone else will pick up the mushrooms later.

Elena!

Help me, please.

Elena.

Help me!

Elena...

Elena!

At least let me say goodbye to him!

Please!

Hi.

Hi, Robertito!

Hi!

What's that? Okay, okay.

My beautiful baby!

Do you see, Mom?

He doesn't cry with me.

Let me go with him.

Give him to your sister.

Give him to me, Tita.

-No, Rosaura! -Give me my son! Now!

Now!

Mom!

Let me go with him, Mom! Please!

Stop it.

-He won't eat without me! -Enough!

-Please! -Enough with the sorrow!

-Please! -Enough!

No! No!

Tita De la Garza! Let her alone!

No!

Enough! Enough!

No!

Get inside the house!

Don't you know you belong in here?

Enough with the sorrow! Enough!

I'm sick of you, Tita De la Garza!

Tita felt like her world was ending.

She couldn't even imagine the worst was yet to come.