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I missed all this with Lucía and Lucas. Thank you for this gift, Esther.

PREVIOUSLY

- When will you tell him the truth? I can still get pregnant this month.

The dates wouldn't match. Miguel is not stupid.

I started feeling unwell, I started bleeding…

I know things that would ruin your mining project.

I'll go to the Civil Guard right away.

They'd love to know what was in the suitcase

of the man with the tie and his friend, the politician.

I don't just work with Paca,

I live with her too.

If she's involved in a murder, I want to know.

She's behind the poisoning of the reservoir in Las Sabinas.

We must leave Manterana.

There is a lot of money inside, enough for you to go far away.

Núñez! We are innocent, dammit.

Jiménez asked to change his statement before the judge.

We won't know Jiménez's next move.

Or influence his game plan.

Dammit, Jiménez!

RETURN TO LAS SABINAS

THE DAY BEFORE

CIVIL GUARD HEADQUARTERS

Where's Miguel?

He's still in our room.

- He hasn't slept a wink all night. - What about you?

Me neither.

What was I thinking when I got into this mess?

You were thinking about not losing your husband.

That's why I don't understand

why you'd risk everything by sleeping with Tomás.

Aren't you going to deny it?

What's the point?

You are right.

Can you tell me

why you are messing around like this?

I don't know, Mom.

You warned me that it'd get bigger and bigger,

and that's what's happening.

Mm.

Miguel will get over the miscarriage.

You'll see.

It'll be just like a bad dream.

As for Tomás,

if you really want to save your marriage,

send him packing.

Guillermo didn't kill himself.

He wouldn't do such a thing.

- All the evidence points to suicide. - I don't care.

And I don't believe that you haven't thought of that.

Why would he plead not guilty if he was thinking about killing himself?

It makes no sense.

It's Paca's fault.

She's behind his death.

Have you got proof?

No.

But she's the only one who has a motive.

Guillermo was going to change his statement,

and she would be the main suspect again.

We know that.

But we can't arrest her just because of your testimony, Pilar.

Besides, it's hard to imagine that Paca could arrange a murder inside a prison.

If it wasn't her, then it was one of her associates in that mining project.

They are powerful people.

Do you know anything about them?

Not specifically.

But when I was working in El Acebuche,

I saw Paca bribing a politician and an environmental technician.

- What for? - What do you think?

To look the other way and open those goddamn mines.

That…

That would open a new line of inquiry.

Have you got proof of what you are saying?

I saw it with my own eyes.

I saw them coming out of Paca's office with a suitcase full of money.

But you can't prove it, can you? It's your word against hers.

Why didn't you tell us?

I was scared.

I feared something could happen to Guillermo.

And you say it now that he's dead.

Had you told us earlier, Álex and your husband could still be alive.

Manuela.

I'm sorry, I didn't mean that.

Will you arrest her?

No.

Not without proof.

But we'll do everything we can.

I promise, Pilar.

We'll investigate the politicians who backed the mining project.

Those people,

those powerful people,

always get what they want.

What you are going through is so hard.

Especially for you, honey.

You must be strong now and support each other.

Mm?

I had a miscarriage too.

It was my first pregnancy.

Mom.

You've never told us that.

I don't like to talk about it.

I had a really hard time.

Same as you now, honey.

But, soon after that,

I had a wonderful son.

And another one after him.

You two are very young.

Life will give you more chances.

Miguel.

You know that you can count on me for whatever you need.

Thanks.

Have you talked to Esther?

No. Why?

So you can do the sensible thing and stop fooling around.

We are not fooling around.

My daughter is in love with her husband.

The end.

Paca, whatever happens between me and Esther is none of your business.

It's my daughter and one of my employees. It is indeed my business.

And I can end this whenever and however I want. Is that clear?

- What are you doing here? - Guillermo is dead.

What?

They found him with his wrists slit in his cell.

- Pilar… - They said it was suicide,

- but I know he's been murdered. - And… why do you think that?

Because I know my husband very well.

I'm so sorry.

I don't believe you.

He's dead, so your problems are over.

The murders of the Egea brothers will be closed without trial.

Everyone will think it was Guillermo.

But he wasn't a murderer, and the three of us know that, right?

- I don't know what your point is. - Are you sure?

Both of you got my husband involved in your shady businesses.

You are very upset, Pilar, and we understand, but don't-- Okay.

But don't say things you may regret.

I know perfectly well what I'm saying.

I know you ordered him to poison the reservoir in Las Sabinas.

And I know that you bribed politicians for your mining project.

- What are you after? More money? - No. I want the truth.

I think I deserve that.

I want you to tell me everything about the deaths of Óscar,

Álex and Guillermo.

I swear, Pilar, I'd tell you right now if I knew anything.

You know Guillermo wasn't guilty of any of the accusations,

that he only followed orders.

If you really don't know who's responsible for those deaths,

ask your associates.

When I worked here, I was nothing.

I was almost invisible.

But I saw the things you did.

I witnessed my husband's fear and distress.

Or are you going to lie to my face

and tell me that the poisoning wasn't done on your orders?

I won't talk about that again. We did what we had to.

- Why are you so nervous, Pilar? - Why do you think?

- Guillermo's dead. - Give me--

- What… No! - Give me that!

Stop it.

She was recording us.

You were recording us.

- You are murderers. - Here.

Pilar, really?

My husband was innocent.

And he's dead because of you.

Do you really believe that?

Do you think that I'm capable of killing people?

So many years working for me,

and is this how you repay me?

Get out of this house. I don't want to see you.

Out.

Pilar, are you okay? Do you need any help?

Leave.

Get away from here.

Leave before it's too late.

Just leave.

This is the three-year forecast. See?

What?

Nothing. It's fine.

What? No. Sorry.

No, honey, it's fine. You must be tired.

No, it's not that. I was thinking about Lucas.

It'll be his birthday in three days.

- Already? - Eighteen.

Whoa.

Will he throw a party?

No. And that's what's confusing me.

Mm. Because, usually, everyone would throw a party, right?

He isn't.

What if we throw a surprise party?

No, no, no. He made it very clear.

He doesn't want one, not with family nor with friends.

Honey, why are you home so soon?

I went to Casa Larrea.

Miguel and Esther were there.

Esther has lost the baby.

I thought it was best that you heard it from me.

How are they doing?

Well, you can imagine.

- Are you going to work? - Yes. I have a lot to do.

You should take a few days off, Esther.

Tomás, I don't think I need to explain to you that I'm fine,

all right?

I'm just saying it because that's what people will expect.

You know what?

I'm sick of it.

Faking this pregnancy has been torture.

And now I've had to lie to get out of it.

I went to Casa Larrea and…

…it's awful.

I'd rather work than think about what I've done.

You did what you had to do.

That doesn't make me feel any less disgusting.

Don't say that.

Now you should think about yourself, take care of yourself.

And forget about what happened, hmm?

You are right, Tomás.

It makes no sense to postpone things when you know what's best for you.

That's why…

That's why I wanted to tell you that I think--

How are you feeling today, honey?

Fine. Fine. I want things to go back to normal as soon as possible.

Don't work too hard.

I'll go to the car with you. Let me help.

- No, there's no need. - There is.

I pretended to be fine in front of Esther and Miguel earlier, but…

it was a big blow.

I'm so sorry, Silvia.

Poor kids.

Miguel is devastated.

And I know Tano can't be happy if he sees his brother suffering.

I'm sure that Miguel and Esther will recover soon.

They'll be celebrating Gracia's pregnancy in no time.

I wonder how Paca is doing.

It was going to be her first grandchild.

Are you going to worry about Paca too?

She's still a human being, Emilio.

Besides, she doesn't have anyone who can comfort her.

She has Laura. If Paca can't admit--

Leave it. Leave it, Emilio.

Now is not the time.

What was that about?

I worry about her. I don't understand your question.

You don't?

I know it was you who told Paca about us.

- What does that have to do with it? - So, you admit it.

It's only natural for me to worry about Esther. She's my partner's daughter.

That's why I told her that I suspected you were together. And I wasn't wrong.

That's none of your business.

You are predictable and tiresome, Tomás.

I know your name isn't Laura.

It's Carmen, and you are just an impostor pretending to be her twin sister.

So what? I don't owe you any explanation.

Paca knows and she doesn't care.

I don't know what you want with this identity game,

but I'm going to find out, and I'll open Paca's eyes.

I don't trust you.

If I find out that you've told Esther or anyone about my sister,

I will personally make sure that Paca makes you pay for it.

And let me tell you this,

I don't think you are that stupid.

So, if you know what's good for you,

you better keep your mouth shut.

Hey.

Are you busy?

No. Come in, come in.

Gracia came for a blood test, and I saw the door open.

- Ah. - How are you?

I'm so sorry, Esther.

I just wanted to hug you after we talked on the phone.

Thank you.

It's just what I needed.

How are you?

Was it a routine blood test or… or something else?

No, my gynecologist asked me to do it for my first appointment.

- So, all good. - Yes, overall, yes.

Some nausea in the morning, but nothing terrible.

Well, try to go for walks after having breakfast. That'll help.

I'm so stupid.

You know already, this is your third.

Would you like to listen to its heart?

No, no. I don't want to bother you. You must be very busy.

No, you're not bothering me. Have you listened to it already?

- Not yet. - Come. Come.

Have a seat.

All yours.

Listen to him. Or listen to her.

May I?

- Yes. - Yeah?

Let me see.

I can hear it so well.

- So fast. - Uh-huh.

May I?

Of course.

It's beautiful, Gracia.

You'll have a very healthy baby.

Pilar.

What do you want?

What?

You fell asleep.

You are really tense. You must relax.

Stop thinking about your daughter, your grandchild…

Jiménez.

Jiménez?

Pilar's husband. Don't you remember him?

Yes, of course.

He passed away.

Oh, I'm sorry.

They bailed on you.

They don't deserve to have you worrying about them.

Pilar came here.

She said she's sure that he was killed.

You reap what you sow.

That man was a murderer.

That's what I thought, but I'm not so sure now.

I'm worried that this might affect me.

You? Why?

Because Pilar is adamant

that her husband is innocent.

She believes that the person or persons who killed the Egeas

are responsible for her husband's death too.

If the Civil Guard believes her,

I'll be a suspect again.

So, if Pilar is not lying,

there's a killer on the loose in Manterana.

And everything points to someone very close to me.

For example, one of the investors in the mining project or…

Listen.

Do you fully trust Tomás?

You know him better than I do.

But he seems to be ambitious, clever…

In other words, capable of doing anything.

Even this?

Maybe for his own benefit and for yours too.

Perhaps he went too far. I don't know.

He always wanted to pursue the mining project.

Yeah, and his relationship with your daughter.

It shows that he'll cross any line in order to get what he wants.

Anyway, I'm telling you to relax, and here I am, speculating.

I'm making things worse.

Hi.

I'm so sorry about what happened, Miguel.

Thank you.

I have just talked to Lucía and told her.

Yesterday, I couldn't do it.

Poor thing…

She was very excited about that baby.

She'll take an earlier flight to be with Esther and me.

Have you talked to Lucas?

I thought you might want to do it yourself.

- But I can do it-- - No, no. I'll talk to him.

If I can find the time.

I went to the health center because I had to do a few things there,

and I saw Esther.

Did you?

- How was she? - Fine.

She's strong.

She pretends to be strong.

But she's struggling.

Same as you, Miguel. And here you are.

We wanted this pregnancy so much.

We were so excited.

And all of a sudden…

Sorry, you are the last person I should talk to about this.

- No, don't worry. - No, yes, I'm sorry.

Honestly, if I could do something to make you feel better,

or to help you. I wish I knew how…

Miguel.

Hi, honey.

- I'm sorry. I'm sorry, Tano. - It's okay. Don't…

He is in bad shape.

Both of them are. Esther too.

I went to her office earlier.

She let me listen to the baby's heart.

It was… exciting, but…

The contracts for the new laborers. I've reviewed them and fixed some things.

Very well.

- Aren't you going to double check them? - No.

I pay you so I don't have to check everything.

I don't pay you to make me work.

Ah.

Do you think we should be worried about Pilar?

Mm, I don't know what to tell you.

I wouldn't worry until we find out whether Jiménez's death was a suicide.

But what if Pilar is right

- and Jiménez was murdered? - Are you worried about being accused?

It'd be absurd. They would question you again, and that would be it.

But what if Pilar is telling the truth?

What if Jiménez didn't kill Óscar and his brother?

Who did it, then?

Was it you?

Are you really asking me that?

You've always been obsessed with the mining project.

And it wouldn't be the first time that you crossed the line.

What?

Are you referring to Carla Egea?

To begin with, I did that for you. And, in any case, it can't be compared.

I won't report you.

I just want to know

if you have anything to do with this, if you are doing anything behind my back…

I just want to know.

I'm not going to answer that.

And if you really think that I'm capable of killing people,

you should be more careful, don't you think?

Hi, Paca.

Did you know that Esther went to work today?

Yes, I did.

When she gets an idea into her head…

She's back.

She's in her room.

I expected more from you, Miguel.

Don't you realize how Esther is feeling?

Of course. Why are you saying that?

She needs you by her side, now more than ever.

- And she's got me. - Do you think so?

You haven't hidden that sad face of yours

ever since you found out you had lost the baby.

And that doesn't help.

Sorry, Paca, are you telling me that I should be happy?

No. I know you are having a hard time.

But it was her who had a miscarriage.

And it's her who doesn't have any other children.

I know that perfectly well.

Then, don't make her think

that she's failed you, she'll only get sadder.

Pull yourself together, Miguel.

Wake up.

If you don't get over this,

she won't either.

You're back early.

You too.

I heard that you went to the office.

It was good for me.

Let me take care of you.

It may seem impossible right now, but we'll get over this.

I hope you are right.

Of course I am.

And forgive me if I've not been by your side lately. You deserve better.

Miguel, please, don't apologize.

You weren't in a position to comfort anyone either.

Right, but ever since I met you, you've always been there.

And now it's my turn.

Once you've recovered, we'll try again.

Do you still want to try?

Of course I do.

Having a baby with you is what I want the most.

I love you.

And I love you.

More than anything.

And I'll prove it to you.

Me too.

You do everything right.

No, Miguel, I…

I've made many mistakes.

In fact, I've been thinking and… it makes no sense to continue living here.

Shall we go back to our house in town?

No need.

We'll get pregnant again very soon.

Do you need a tragedy to come see me?

If you are going to start, I'll turn around and leave.

You are right, I'm sorry.

May I offer you anything?

I just wanted to know how you are doing.

Well.

Same as you, I guess.

It's worse in your case.

It was your first grandchild.

I'll get over it.

I'm sure of it.

I just wanted you to know that you have my support.

It's our children who need our support.

We are already immune to everything.

You know what?

I'm not very proud of some of the things I've done lately.

If I could go back, I would do things differently.

You are doing quite well anyway.

You too, as far as I know.

Any news?

Let's say that I am… hopeful.

Because of Emilio?

Emilio Molina himself.

Who would have thought? After all the hatred we felt for him.

Well, you know what? I'm glad.

Come on, Paca. We know each other well.

You said he was human waste.

I mean it.

At our age, it's very important to have hopes.

Do you say that from experience?

Laura has always been the love of my life.

And look,

I'm having a second chance.

I'm happy for you too.

I guess that's life…

Hopes come and go.

Anyway…

I have to go.

I just wanted to tell you that, if you need anything,

you know where to find me.

Thank you.

Likewise.

I'm sorry. I thought you were alone.

Don't worry. He'll find out sooner or later.

Jiménez is dead.

What happened?

It's been deemed a suicide,

but we aren't ruling out other possibilities.

Murder, is that what you're saying?

In that case,

it'd be logical to think that he was telling the truth,

that he didn't kill Óscar and that he didn't kill Álex either.

And that he is the real killer's third victim.

Have you got any suspects?

We have no proof.

Although, I believe it is someone with an interest in the mining project.

Mm.

Tell me the truth, Manuela.

Do you think Paca or Tomás ordered those murders?

I don't think so.

But I have no doubt that they are indirectly responsible.

What do you mean?

Without Paca's ambition, none of this would have happened.

- Hmm. - She started everything.

And we heard from Pilar that she even bribed people

to get the mining permits.

Have you got the green pesticides certificate?

I think I've seen it here somewhere… Look. It's this, isn't it?

This, this, this. Yes.

Jiménez is dead.

- What? - Tano just called.

He's been found dead in prison.

And they suspect he could have been murdered.

But it must have been because of a fight or something.

Those things happen.

I don't know.

I can't help thinking about Pilar, poor woman.

Just what she needs.

Rest in peace, Jiménez. Although, he was a nasty piece of work.

Even so, I feel bad.

I should have supported Pilar when he was arrested.

Everyone turned their backs on him. He had to leave town.

He knew our reservoir had been poisoned and didn't say a word.

So, you shouldn't feel guilty about not being with her.

Mm. I didn't even call her, Dad.

Gracia, Dad is right.

If it'd been up to her, she would've kept quiet and stood back

and watched as Paca took Las Sabinas away from us.

It's cruel, but…

Jiménez's death might help uncover Óscar and Álex's killer.

Right, Gracia?

Yes, sure.

Did you know about Jiménez?

- Why didn't you tell me? - What happened?

He was found dead.

And did you know?

I did.

Pilar came to see me.

Why didn't you tell us?

I thought you had enough on your plate.

You didn't need any more tragedies.

Do you have the nerve to say that you consider it a tragedy?

Miguel, please.

He was going to change his statement.

So what?

Sure. And you accepted that and didn't complain.

That's enough.

Who do you think I am?

Jiménez worked here for many years.

If someone's sorry for his death, it's me.

- But what happened? - Suicide. What guilty people do.

The Civil Guard suspects he was murdered.

- And me… - And you, what?

Are we all crazy?

So am I a killer now?

Not every single bad thing that happens in the world is my fault.

Can you look me in the eye and tell me that you are not involved?

That you have nothing to hide?

Don't be ridiculous.

I'm not afraid of you.

Miguel, that was a bit too much.

Are you accusing her of murder now?

You are murderers.

Mom, what's wrong? Are you okay?

I'll go to the Civil Guard station this afternoon.

And I want you to come with me.

I don't want you to miss a word of my statement.

Don't you want to know the truth?

Well, I'll tell them everything.

Thank you for coming.

I'm so sorry about Guillermo, Pilar.

Thank you.

Is that what you wanted to say?

No. Actually, I wanted to apologize for having been a bad friend.

I should have called you when your husband was arrested

and asked you, I don't know, if you needed anything…

I'm sorry too for having hidden from you

that I knew Paca was trying to harm Las Sabinas.

No.

But I had to protect Guillermo.

I know I didn't do much for our friendship, but…

I felt dishonest hiding things from you.

Besides,

the last few months I lived here, I wasn't myself.

I was just scared about what could happen to Guillermo and…

…I wasn't wrong.

And what will you do now? Have you got any plans?

Do you remember my cousin, the one who lives in Málaga?

- Yes. - I'll live with her for now.

- That's nice, Málaga, isn't it? - It is.

And why don't you try teaching again?

You've always loved it. Ever since we were kids.

- I know. - Well, do it.

Don't go thinking the thought never crossed my mind.

See? You still want to do new things.

Well, you still want to do what you've always wanted to do.

But, Gracia, studying again?

At my age?

Life may take away our dreams whenever it wants,

but we're always there to challenge it from time to time.

Maybe you are right.

I wish we had talked more.

That doesn't mean we can't do it now.

I'll write when I arrive in Málaga.

Please. I'd love to hear from you. And good news, I hope.

- And you, are you okay? I haven't asked. - Yes, I'm fine.

We're moving to Madrid soon.

Yes.

- I'll write from there too, all right? - Mm-hm.

Hey.

Okay.

Okay, okay, okay. I'll hold back.

I don't want to get you into trouble.

But can you sneak out? Shall we meet at the hotel?

Or…

That's why I called you, Tomás.

Because…

our meetings at the hotel are over.

Everything is over.

But…

you've talked to your mother, is that it?

I've spoken to her, but that doesn't have anything to do with my decision.

It's just that…

I need to face the truth.

Esther, you know how I feel about you.

And you are happy with me.

You can be yourself. That's the only truth you should face.

You've always known that…

I love Miguel.

Esther, you look happy with me.

More than with him.

I didn't lie to you, Tomás.

I didn't lie to you. You knew that

this thing between us wasn't forever, and it's time to stop now.

I want to do things right in my marriage.

I need to do the right thing with Miguel and…

I ended the fake pregnancy. Now I need to end…

the rest of the lies.

Believe me, it's for the best.

The best? For whom? Miguel?

Certainly, not for me.

And not for you either, I think.

You used me, Esther. Now you're throwing me away like trash.

- No. No. - Yes, yes, yes, yes.

Yes, yes.

Huh?

How far will your honesty go?

Will you tell Miguel you've been with me?

That you weren't pregnant?

Huh?

I don't know, if you want to be so honest,

I think Miguel has the right to know who his wife truly is.

Mm? Don't you think?

Are you threatening me?

- Have a seat. - No, thank you.

All right. Well?

I heard about Jiménez, and I'm tired.

I want to clear things up once and for all.

You know it's your right to have a lawyer.

I don't need one to tell the truth.

I was the one who asked Jiménez to pay Óscar

to poison the reservoir in Las Sabinas.

Why?

I wanted the Molinas' land for my mining project.

I thought that if Emilio lost the few things he had left,

he would be forced to sell the land to me.

- What kind of person does that-- - I'll tell you.

The kind who doesn't live off government money

and who generates wealth for everyone.

But--

What else? Is that it?

No.

It was also me who paid Jiménez and Pilar

to leave town so that they wouldn't testify against me.

Why did you ask Óscar to poison the reservoir?

Your friend wanted to leave town. It was Jiménez's idea to ask him.

He wouldn't draw attention if he was seen in Las Sabinas.

No one would suspect anything, and no one would link him to me.

Unlike Jiménez or any other employee of mine.

You took advantage of him.

It was mutual.

He was fed up with working the land and living with his mother and sister.

He needed to start over somewhere new.

And I was his means to achieve that.

And let me tell you.

I understood Óscar perfectly well. This town is garbage in many ways.

Even I have been tempted

to throw everything out of the window a few times.

And… what happened to Óscar?

Didn't things go according to plan?

I have no idea.

I have just come to confess my share of guilt in this story,

which isn't anything more than what I have just told you.

That's what you say.

But the truth is that Óscar, Álex, and Jiménez are dead.

Not because I ordered it.

I swear it on my daughter.

What about the bribes?

- Will you tell them or not? - Miguel, please.

What are you talking about?

There are signs that lead us to suspect that you bribed politicians

in order to carry on with your mining project.

I can imagine what "signs."

Pilar, right?

And I can imagine that she didn't bring any proof.

Because that's not true.

She blames me for her whole tragedy, but…

…she's deranged.

And what do you expect?

You, hold your horses.

We are having this conversation because I want to.

And also, to show you that I'm willing to help.

- My goodness… - Ah, one last thing,

before I forget.

Since I'm not hiding anything,

I want you to know that,

if the ecologists' appeal is dismissed,

I'll go ahead with the mining project.

Don't you care that three people are dead because of it?

We don't know who killed them or why.

And what's your theory?

Jiménez killed the Egeas.

And then killed himself because he couldn't live with the guilt.

And he also kept Óscar's broken phone in his car.

Why would he travel with something that incriminated him?

I don't know.

You are the Civil Guard.

Do your job.

I know that you suspect that my associates and I

have something to do with this, but…

we aren't the mob, we don't order killings.

If you don't believe Jiménez did it,

search somewhere else.

- I'll go now. I'm really busy. - No, no. You can't leave.

- I'm sorry? - Paca.

No. "Paca" nothing.

I've said all I have to say, all right?

Why are you looking at me?

Haven't you thought that this might be a smoke screen

created by someone who wants me to take the fall?

You are young and inexperienced, but you are not stupid.

Neither are you.

There's someone out there who killed the Egeas and Jiménez.

Stop investigating me and find that person.

Before it's too late.

- What have you done? - What's wrong, son?

Tell me that you had nothing to do with Jiménez's death.

I didn't have a choice.

Subtitle translation by Alba Loureiro