01x11 - Episode 11

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A NETFLIX SERIES

♪ Yours is a caged heart
With clipped wings ♪

♪ For having fallen
For the wrong man ♪

♪ Should you meet her
You would understand me ♪

♪ She's not your average woman ♪

♪ With great danger ahead ♪

♪ We face a dangerous enemy ♪

♪ Yet we will conquer ♪

♪ Our love is stronger
Than our fear of death ♪

♪ Yet I couldn't bear
The fear of losing you ♪

♪ Your smile lights up
Even the darkest days ♪

♪ Don't you falter ♪

♪ This forbidden love is our medicine ♪

♪ Their attempts to vanquish it
Makes our love grow stronger ♪

♪ Sweeter and thriving ♪

♪ No one will ever cherish you
The way I do ♪

♪ Forbidden woman
Can't help loving you ♪

FORBIDDEN WOMAN

[Víctor] Hi there.

Mrs. Amalia.

What gives? I've been waiting on you.

I… was talking to Karen.

-Thank God.
-[Víctor laughs]

-[sighs]
-Mom, look.

I don't like you meddling
in my private affairs

or for you to cross the line.

Surely you know.

But I have to thank you

for telling Karen about everything
that has gone down.

That must mean we're moving forward
with the album release.

We're moving forward
with kickstarting Betty's career.

We're redoing the album from scratch.

No, hold on. What did Karen tell you?

What you asked her to tell me, ma'am.

Although, you know what?

She is the only one who understands
why I'm doing these things.

So, let's focus because
we still have a lot that needs to be done.

Well, Countess?

We love to… grind!

[Víctor laughs]

Such a… dumbass.

-May I come in?
-Go ahead.

Done. I just sent the NGO's documents.

-Did you go over theirs?
-Of course.

-All that's left is their transfers.
-Wow!

[Karen] Exciting!

On top of the donation money
netted by the videos and our show,

this, without a doubt,
will be our best year yet.

What a relief, Esteban.

Finally, we can get the ball rolling
on those programs we planned for.

Right.

And the girls will be very happy.

How are you doing?

Doing well.
Newly rolled into Kitty's apartment.

You already moved in?
Why didn't you tell me so I could help?

Well, I only took my luggage.

[sighs]

Is the divorce still on?

We already signed the divorce papers.

How are you? Holding up okay?

Sad, but at peace.

Happy with the choice you made?

Yes, it was for the best.

You know Doris loves you.

[somber music]

Well, I love her too,

but being there
was really starting to hurt.

Well, you know better than anyone
that it's just a piece of paper.

If you ever wish to give
yourselves another shot,

you always can.

Okay, look, the reason
I didn't let you in on it

was because I wanted to handle it alone.
Enough about Doris.

[music fades]

I was offered a notable sum of cash,
Daniel.

More money than the ranch is worth.

And that offer
was from the same buyer, right?

Rodrigo Zárate.

Yes, Zárate. The very same.

Daniel, listen to me. It's one of those
offers you simply can't turn down.

Don't you worry, Mr. Eduardo.

I wish you the best of luck.

If you ever need my help with anything,
you can count on me.

Just one more question, Mr. Eduardo.

Do you know if the other ranch owners

had their offers increased too?

Well, I haven't spoken to them, Daniel,

but if they were offered the same
amount of money I was offered,

they're selling, trust me.

[dramatic music]

Don't sweat it, Mr. Leonardo,
I understand.

Thank you very much, and…

best of luck to you, too.

See you.

They're selling.

They're all selling.

Your dad, or… what's his name?

Rodrigo Zárate offered them
far more than the estates are worth.

They would have never said no.

Of course not.
Fernán is a scheming b*stard.

[grim music]

Kitty, really, I'm sorry. It's my fault.
I shouldn't have provoked him.

If Fernán wanted that land, he was going
to get it no matter what, Daniel.

It's too strange.

There's no reason for Fernán
to make a higher offer.

Makes no sense.

I don't want
to think about it anymore, okay?

Our best option is to find
another place. Done.

No, hold on.
We are not finding another place.

We didn't make it this far
just to give up.

We can't beat your dad's offer.

Nor do I think it would be wise.

Honey, listen.

Let me try one last thing, okay?

As long as it doesn't involve your dad.

No, nothing to do with him. I promise.

Okay?

I'll see you soon.

I know this is not what you wanted
to hear, Amalia.

I'm sorry.

What happened, Karen?
This is not what we agreed on.

Víctor is right.

Oh, don't give me that.

Look,

I'm well aware of the economic
implications this has,

the previous engagements.
I know it's going to be a real headache.

Why, then?

Hasn't Víctor told you
why he made his decision?

Well, yes, because he's heartbroken.

Because he finally found his way.

[emotional music]

It's a road he must take to separate
himself from mainstream artists.

No. I'm sorry, my dear Karen, but Víctor
is very much not in the mainstream.

He sure feels
like that's who he is becoming.

Look.

What would you rather have, Amalia?

A singer drowning in money,
unsatisfied with his life,

who thinks his own work is subpar?

Or a musician
who is proud of what he does,

one who is constantly working
to improve himself day by day?

Well, I mean, take a guess.

What do you want me to say?

Listen, artists who have truly
left their mark

had to step outside their comfort zone.

The world's greatest inventors

were by-products of curios,
unsatisfied, rebellious types.

Amalia, you have to let Víctor
spread his own wings.

He needs you more than ever.

[music fades]

Chucho, I need you to gather everyone
for me.

I need to talk to them.

-Yes, sir. Right away. Excuse me.
-Thanks.

-Good evening.
-Daniel.

-Mr. Eduardo, how have you been?
-Well…

It's been tough, man.
Thinking of what to say to my people.

They will be out of a job.

"Out of a job," why?

The new owner is bringing in his own crew.

What if I told you

the new owner won't get rid of your guys?

-How would you know?
-Because that new owner is me.

-Rodrigo Zárate works for you?
-No.

No, but I can match
the same offer he made to you.

And we'll close the deal.

-You know that's a lot of dough, right?
-Oh, I know,

and I can afford it.

Can you explain to me

why everyone is so obsessed
with this piece of land?

Is there an emerald mine
or something I'm just not aware of?

No. No, sir.

Look, Kitty's project is very solid,
as you saw for yourself,

and so we want this ranch
to be our home base.

We move forward regardless.

I suggest we seal the deal
and we'll keep your workforce.

Same terms, same pay.

And this ranch
which you have cared for so deeply

will remain in familiar hands.

You got a smile out of me.
I'm sure my guys will react similarly.

-Thank you so much, Mr. Eduardo.
-Enjoy, it's some good land.

Right. It will stay that way.

-Good evening.
-Mrs. Arbeláez.

It's a pleasure to have you here today.
Please, come this way.

FIRST-CLASS WOMAN OF INFLUENCE AWARD 2024

You can find event information
on this pamphlet.

Thanks.

A welcome gift for you.

-Here's your ID. Welcome.
-Thank you.

The one and only Karen Arbeláez.

Sonia.

Good to see you.

I can finally meet
my political rival's wife.

-Congratulations on being nominated.
-Likewise.

Thank you.

You know, unlike your husband,

I feel like you deserve
all of the many accolades

and awards you may get.

Alexander isn't here?

No, he's out campaigning.

Couldn't he have canceled
to attend this important event?

It's also very important
for Alexander to pay attention

to the people's needs.

Good answer.

-This seems like the best--
-To start off?

-Yes.
-Mrs. Amalia.

[coughs]

-You called for me?
-Yes, I did.

I called for you because this girl
has multiple songs,

some of which are looking really rough.

-That's harsh.
-What should I say?

As well as some good, promising songs.
You can work your magic with those.

That's what I want you to do.
Listen to them,

see which ones you can fix,
which to work on together.

But hurry it up, okay?

We're burning daylight,
it's been real hectic today.

I promise I won't let you down.

I know.

One thing, what's with these changes?

I thought this came
after the release of Víctor's album.

It's because…

Let's just say the album
is being reworked,

because lately, this man has been on fire
like never before,

so we're letting him do his thing
as I iron it all out.

So…

let's get to work, okay, guys?
Got to pick up the pace.

-Yes. Let's.
-Shall we?

Bang out a hot new single for me
to kick things off, okay?

Oh, Mrs. Amalia.

I love you, you hear me?

-[grumbles]
-I love you. Thanks.

-I love you, you hear?
-Julio.

How are you? The Countess speaking.

I'd like to start by thanking every woman
who could make it here today.

You have my utmost respect and admiration,

regardless of who ends up as the victor.

Which I hope will be me, of course.

[crowd laughs]

Those of us here today,

what you see is only a fraction of us,

representing the sum
of all the great women

who have successfully brought about
so much change in our country.

And it's thanks to them
that we have a woman

leading the presidential candidacy polls
for the first time in Colombia's history.

[crowd cheers]

[man] Long live our future president!

[Sonia] But we still have much ground
to cover.

We still need

representation, heaps more of it.

According to the latest polls,
she has a two point lead.

[grim music]

It's clear as day.

She has lots of rapport
with young people and women,

from all over the country
and all walks of life.

And that nomination
is only going to net her more points.

-Are you being serious?
-[Horacio] It started.

We are here with

Mrs. Sonia Ramírez,

candidate for the office of president,

accompanied by Karen Arbeláez,

the wife of another candidate,

Mr. Alexander Orduz.

So, how do you two feel
about your nomination?

Well, to tell you the truth,
overjoyed and proud

to be part of an event that acknowledges

the vital role that women play in society.

This nomination has motivated me

to keep fighting

for all the women I represent.

Mrs. Ramírez,

how do you feel about the wife
of a rival candidate

being part of the competition?

I think that if it weren't for Karen,

Mr. Alexander Orduz
would be completely oblivious

to the problems that women face.

It never ceases to baffle me
how a woman like Karen,

who has fought tirelessly
for women's rights

through her organization,

can be married to a major perpetrator
of the patriarchy.

But coming to terms with the fine work

her organization has done,

I believe it to be naïveté,

as opposed to sheer hypocrisy.

Mrs. Arbeláez,

what can you tell us

about your husband's rival?

Well, frankly,

it's a pity that they are rivals.

I think Sonia's policies are excellent

and are absolutely vital.

Much like Alexander's,

who has been very vocal

about the role women play in our society
being important.

But in order to end gender inequality,

we have to stop viewing

men and women

as binary opposites

that are always in conflict.

It's not about forcing labels,

or to antagonize the opposite gender,

to think of them as an enemy,

but rather to work in tandem

so we don't repeat our past mistakes

and to nurture a country

where we are all treated as equals.

And I believe that Alexander

understands this better

than his competition.

Thank you very much.

Now that we have heard…

That's my girl. That's my wife.

-Some very good answers.
-Very.

Karen has pushed you just over
Sonia Ramírez in the polls.

Your wife is putting up a real fight.

[dramatic music]

Not you.

Say something, Víctor.

It's tight.

-Really?
-I like it. I like it a whole lot.

However…

I feel as though

we could improve on the lyrics a bit.

Oh, what comes to mind?

Well, I just think that…

it's not very subtle, is it?

All right.

Tell me

how you feel when you're in love,
without using the word "love."

Okay.

How do you feel physically?

Think about the corporeal
effects of it, how you feel.

Don't try to find flowery language,

pretty words or rhymes.

No. Just let it out.

What do you feel?

My hands get sweaty, for one.

That's lovely.

And I feel a chill, like…

-like an emptiness inside.
-[Víctor] Exactly.

I feel the need
to be with this person all the time,

but also a bit of anguish
for feeling that way.

What else?

I want to…

gobble that person up.

To become one with them,
to feel them in my veins.

It makes me insecure, too…

the feeling that I'm way
out of their league.

Love can be… awe-inspiring.

And it can also feel like sh*t.

-See that?
-What?

That is what the song will be about.

We got it in the bag.

You got that, Jair?

Perfect.

That's lovely.

With these agreements to sell,
the land is as good as ours.

Is that all of them?

One didn't sign.

Who?

Eduardo Camacho.

[dramatic music]

Why is that, man?

I told you he had to settle by today.

Because he already sold the ranch.

Come again?

To whom?

[music intensifies]

[Fernán] Goddammit!

Son of a b*tch! I'll k*ll him!

f*ck!

I can't believe you did this.

Done and dusted. Problem solved.

-It's too much money.
-Yes, I know.

But I can't back down now.

I bought the ranch from Mr. Eduardo.
I'm getting it this week.

You spent the entire inheritance?

No, but a good chunk.

There's enough leftover money to buy
the supplies we need

to get the project rolling.

I don't know what to say.

Well, how about a smile?

Yes, yes. I am happy, but…

I'm worried.

What worries you?

You're doing a lot for me.

[tender music]

I'm doing a lot for both of us.

I believe in the project,

and I think the area
would benefit from it.

I don't want you to regret it.

No, that won't happen.

I'm simply doing…

what I've always wanted.

At the end of the day…

I don't think I will have regrets.

In fact, I'm certain.

Thank you.

♪ During sleepless nights ♪

♪ You're there with me
And when I wake up ♪

♪ You're still there just the same ♪

♪ Can't you see
It's just not normal ♪

♪ I can't make it any more obvious ♪

-[Víctor hollers]
-It's turning out great.

It's turning out great.

Well,

I think…

we can stop here for today,
and continue tomorrow.

-Sound good?
-Oh? Um, sure.

Want to get some drinks?

Uh…

You know what?

I want to work on my own stuff for a bit.

Inspiration struck, you see.

Oh, let me help.

Okay. Not now, though.

There's some stuff I want to do alone.
Later, though.

Got it.

You don't feel well, right?

[tense music]

What do you mean?

I can tell.

Well, it's…

part of the job.

It's hard being in love
with someone who doesn't love you back.

Trust me, I know.

-Karma.
-[Betty] Mm-hmm.

Well, if you ever feel like
talking about anything,

or about someone with me…
I'll be right here.

Thanks.

Good luck.

[Alexander] Masterful showmanship.
Incredible.

We're in the spotlight.

Look, we brush up
on our answers, and we're golden.

That answer you gave,
it was perfect. Great.

I really meant what I said.

If we continue to polarize each other,
we can never enact change.

I'm sold.

You have my vote. [laughs]

Did Debora brief you
on our engagements moving forward?

Yes.

Will you join me?

Yes, but I don't think
I will meet all of them.

I can't neglect
the organization for too long.

No, no.

What are you talking about?

You're indispensable, and vital
for this stage of the campaign.

You're our momentum,
our indispensable ace in the hole.

It's you who is going to win.

That feels a bit selfish
towards the country.

Sonia has a firm grip
on young and female voters,

and the only one
who can stand up to her is you.

You're the one people want to see.

I'm just helping out on the side,
Alexander.

Your government plan is far better,
and more fully realized than Sonia's.

But it might be worth it to work a bit
more on some of your policies,

and to prioritize women.

I thought the same thing.

[cell phone rings]

[Karen] Sergio.

-Hey, dear.
-[Víctor vocalizing]

♪ Oh, oh ♪

["Menos que Nada" plays]

♪ I'm working on teaching my eyes
How to unsee you ♪

♪ You were a mirage and nothing more ♪

♪ Which makes me feel nothing anymore ♪

♪ I will trick my lips
Into thinking they never met yours ♪

♪ For those same lips
Sold the lie I bought wholesale ♪

♪ It was no such thing as love ♪

♪ Far from what I hoped ♪

♪ Far less than nothing ♪

♪ It was no such thing as love ♪

♪ Made a mockery to my face ♪

♪ Your word is worth less than nothing ♪

♪ Ouch! ♪

♪ It's my pain singing out to you
My love ♪

♪ Ouch ♪

♪ I'll attempt the impossible feat
Of erasing from my mind ♪

♪ All the lies you threw at me
To get me tangled up in this story ♪

♪ It was no such thing as love ♪

♪ Far from what I hoped ♪

♪ Far less than nothing ♪

♪ It was no such thing as love ♪

♪ Made a mockery to my face ♪

♪ Your word is worth less than nothing ♪

♪ Ouch! ♪

♪ I'll attempt the impossible feat
Of erasing from my mind ♪

♪ All the lies you threw at me
To get me tangled up in this story ♪

♪ It was no such thing as love ♪

♪ Far from what I hoped ♪

♪ Far less than nothing ♪

♪ It was no such thing as love ♪

♪ Made a mockery to my face ♪

♪ Your word is worth less than nothing ♪

♪ I'll attempt the impossible feat
Of erasing from my mind ♪

♪ The day in which, for the first time
I allowed you to screw my life ♪

♪ And got tangled up in this story ♪

♪ Tangled up in this story by you ♪

[exhales]

[upbeat music]

[indistinct chatter]

[man] Early day today, huh?

[music ends]

[drumsticks clack]

[harmonizing]

[indistinct chatter]

[man] Right, yes, Countess. Yes.

Great, Fabián. That's a k*ller.

Nice, Fabián.

[hollers]

Nice, nice.

Hey.

Evening.

-How are you?
-Great.

-What's up?
-What's up, Víctor?

-How are you?
-I'm great, my man.

Glad to hear it.

-How is it going with the tickets?
-Stellar.

I didn't think we would have a full venue
with those prices.

That's great. Really, I'm so glad.

It is. You can count on me
for anything you need.

You know what? No, I don't dare ask.

No, no. Don't be shy.

How can I help?
We are here to get things done.

We're a bit short on dressing room drinks,

so, I don't know, water, coffee, tea,
and some propolis for me, please.

Propolis. And to eat?

-Uh, no, we're good on that front.
-I'll handle it, still.

-Thanks.
-Later.

Where's Karen?

No clue, I haven't talked to her.

She's coming tonight, right?

-I have no idea.
-[cell phone rings]

Excuse me for a moment,
I have to take this.

-Sure.
-Hi, darling.

Are you coming?

Yes, yes. We're all here.

[dramatic music]

Relax, she will be here.

[sighs] Betty.

What? Spill it.

-I feel I shouldn't have distanced myself.
-Isn't that what she wanted?

Well, yes, but…
I should have contested it more.

Really, Víctor? You would be the lover?

She won't leave her husband
and her son for you.

Right.

Look,

you're in the most difficult stage,
learning to forget.

But it can be done, believe me.

So turn that frown upside down.
Everyone can see it onstage.

-Come on. Hold your head high. Go.
-You got it.

Thanks, sincerely. Okay.

Shall we take it from the top? Get moving.

[soft, sentimental music]

[music fades]

The property papers have been registered.

We get the deed in a couple of weeks.

[Doris] Well, okay.

"Well, okay"?
Don't sound so happy for me.

I'm worried, okay, Daniel?

You're in the honeymoon phase with Kitty,

but what if it doesn't work out, huh?

Doris, that's like saying
I won't get married

because we could split up at any moment.

[Daniel] Sorry, bad example.

[sighs]

What about your master's?
You were on the cusp of finishing it.

Yes, and I intend to do so.
This project would work for my thesis.

Smart.

Daniel, let's just say…

you handled things swimmingly.

Could you please explain to me

why out of all the blasted little towns
in this country,

and of all the many ranches out there,

you had to buy one so close to my dad?

Sure, I can explain that.

Eduardo took interest in the project.
Offered the ranch, changed his mind.

You knew perfectly well
it would cause problems

if you tried to buy a ranch
my dad had already set his sights on.

It's done, Doris. No turning back.

I take it you're doing all of this
for Kitty and for the project,

and not to take a jab at my dad.

Hey, hey. Don't start with that, okay?

Try to understand.

You're lighting a fuse
that will blow up not only in your face,

but right in the face of my friend, too.

Doris, I only called
to celebrate with you,

but it seems the feeling is not mutual.

Okay.

Please,

I urge you, from the bottom of my heart,

to think it over.

Think long and hard.

Why exactly is it that you're doing this?

Okay?

It's done.

Talk to you later. Bye.

[suspenseful music]

[music fades]

-Ready?
-Ready.

Did you book that visit with the mayor?

No, not even his secretary was there.

Got to try again tomorrow
to convince them to join the project.

Can you believe we could implement it
throughout the area, all at once?

It'd be a dream.

God, if only.

Let's go buy the supplies.

-Okay, let's go.
-[Kitty] Let's go.

Isn't that Mr. Fernán's son?

[dark, dramatic music]

What did he do to his dad
to warrant his head?

Will you do it or not?

Half up-front like usual, my man.

[music fades]

[Fernán] Gisela.

[horse neighs]

Fernán.

She calmed down a bit.

No more wrecking anything.

Don't neglect your work over some mare.

I was only stopping by.

Preferably only outside work hours.

We clear?

Call me on the way there.

[dramatic music]

-[cell phone rings]
-Excuse me.

Go on.

We ordered the hit on him.

Okay, let's hope it will suffice.

You can never be sure with Daniel.

I hope his girlfriend is smarter.

Keep me posted.

Can you do me a favor?

What is it?

Try to focus on your work,

and not my phone calls.

What's your problem with me?

-I'm treating you just like you asked.
-I didn't ask to be treated poorly.

You're my ranch's forewoman,
and this is how I treat my workers.

If you'll excuse me.

Go on.

[intriguing music]

[horses neighing]

I got the hotel reservations

and the venues we booked
for the regional tour.

Did you speak to Karen?

She has to come along.

[Karen] Okay, here is good.

-[taxi driver] Here?
-[Karen] Yes, here.

Keep the change. Thanks.

[cell phone rings]

Hello?

Where are you?

At the party's headquarters.

You're coming along?

[Karen] Of course.

We will continue to use Karen,

assuming we're up in the polls
directly because of her,

but not for every single thing.

Hold on a sec. I'm getting a call.

It's Alexander. Talk later.

Honey, I'm here.

-She is vital for your victory.
-Hello?

Not everything can revolve around her.

The true presidential candidate here
is me.

And her, the First Lady.

Like it or not, the show must go on
for at least another four years.

-Only as long as we're campaigning.
-Hello, Mrs. Karen.

-I'll notify him.
-No, no.

Once I'm president,

Karen will no longer enjoy
this protagonism

that has been given the spotlight.

You must be consistent
with your united family-centric campaign.

I will be.

But I won't need Karen to lead me
by the hand all the time to do that.

First Ladies are decorative.

Tell me,

can you name even a single wife
of a Colombian president?

-No.
-Exactly.

Still, sometimes…

it's draining.

Playing the role of the perfect husband

who is always attentive
to what his wife does.

Let's face reality.

We're the Nationwide United Family party,

in a prudish world,

where a president's wife
has to be an exemplary woman.

We have to be role models.
So the show must go on,

and we will make good use of Karen
while we still can.

[door shuts]

Can I help you, ma'am?

-What was that?
-Sara?

[dramatic music]

I accidentally called her.

-Was my wife here?
-Yes, sir. She just left.

[intense dramatic music]

Taxi! Taxi!

Taxi!

Please hurry.

Who did the boss ask for?

He asked if Mrs. Karen was here.

-Was she?
-Yes, ma'am.

[music fades]

[sobbing]

[cell phone rings]

[exhales deeply]

[somber music]

-[Esteban] Dressing rooms looking great.
-Thanks.

[Víctor] Hey.

Karen won't pick up.

-I just spoke to her.
-Is she coming?

She was headed to Alexander's office,
and said she was on her way.

Come to the dressing rooms with me.

Víctor.

-♪ I didn't know you… ♪
-Uh, from the top. Sorry. One more.

All right. Sorry, sorry.

♪ You should have let me be ♪

Of course she heard me.

-Why else did she not come in?
-Call her.

-What do I tell her?
-Hear her out first.

Maybe she missed it.

No.

It's obvious.

So, what will you tell her?

That you're using her for your campaign?
You can't admit to it out of the gate.

[suspenseful music]

[cell phone rings]

Your call has been…

-I will find her.
-Alexander, you can't.

We have a meeting with Horacio
and the contractors.

Alexander!

We can't cancel our appointments.

This is important.

The contractors are even more so.

You know that.

They need the preferential treatment,

or they're going straight
to Sonia's campaign.

-I need my reports.
-Yes, yes. On it.

[sighs]

I would like to acknowledge

the hard work of the woman
who has always stayed by my side.

A caring, and loyal soul.

My wife Karen Arbeláez,

who,

through her love, honesty, commitment,
and not least of all, her loyalty,

has made me the man I am today.

I will continue with my campaign.

But I promise you that, from now on,

I will make time for family,

for you and Sergio.

And I need you to be there to remind me.

I will be there.

[shaky exhale]

From now own,
no matter what event you go to,

you need to have your wife,
Karen, by your side.

Have we not given her enough spotlight?

In order for Alexander
to become president,

the public needs the image
of a team, a great family unit.

Much like Michelle and Barack Obama.

Karen, my wife, my mate.

A modern day woman
who is also laser focused on her work.

Her organization.

And now, all this nomination fuss.

The First-Class Woman Award.

[Horacio] We have to capitalize on that.

If she does win that award,

then we best Sonia Ramírez
and have Alexander on top.

That Sonia woman has some feminist ideals

that do not align
with our government plan.

To change now would show that we are
pushovers, that we are weak.

That woman, as you called her,

is winning the female vote,

and 51% of voters in this country
are women.

Add, on top, the total of the population

that votes third party.

In conclusion,

no Karen, no victory.

We have cemented ourselves
as an independent party.

Steadfast.

With strong ideals.

Have you so little faith?

So little faith in me?

We have to seize the moment.

And Karen is our best shot.

The best, maybe, but not the only one.

[Horacio] Alexander, what's up with you?

What is the problem here?

You haven't had any issues
working with Karen until now.

Did something happen?

Alexander is right.

Our campaign acknowledged
Karen's important role,

but we can't rely on her to win.

We're not relying.

We're working together.

But we also can't take the risk
of people claiming

Alexander was only able to secure
a victory because of his wife,

as opposed to the ideology
our party stands for.

Alexander,

you may be the party candidate,

but I must remind you
that I am chairman of the board.

As long as Karen is willing
to campaign with us,

she will do so.

Do you need me to talk to her?

No.

Excuse me.

Horacio.

[cell phone rings]

Hello.

I've been calling you.
You're on your way?

Karen? Hello?

I'm here.

Are you coming?

I'm not coming, Lidia.

What happened?

[somber music]

My marriage is over.

How come?

[sniffles]

I have to leave
before Alexander gets here.

Head to my place. I'll go get you.

No, no.

Jimmy is there.

I don't want him to find out.
Or anyone else.

I'm going to a hotel.

[Lidia] Which one?

I'm on my way.

Esteban, can you cover for me
for this last bit?

-Sure.
-I'll be back.

-Lidia.
-Yeah.

-What's with Karen?
-Figuring that out.

I'll be back.

[Amalia] Jair? Pedro?

-Shall we go over it one more time?
-[Jair] Yes, ma'am.

[Amalia] All right.

["Menos Que Nada" plays]

♪ Ooh ♪

[harmonizing]

♪ Your buddy, Víctor Rodríguez, babe ♪

♪ You know it ♪

♪ Because sorrows are drowned
By singing, buddy ♪

♪ Ooh ♪

♪ Oh, oh ♪

♪ I'm working on teaching my eyes
How to unsee you ♪

♪ You were a mirage and nothing more ♪

♪ Now you give me that same candor ♪

♪ I will trick my lips
Into thinking they never met yours ♪

♪ For those same lips
Sold the lie I bought wholesale ♪

♪ It was no such thing as love ♪

♪ Far from what I hoped ♪

♪ Far less than nothing ♪

♪ It was no such thing as love ♪

♪ Made a mockery to my face ♪

♪ Your word is worth less than nothing ♪

♪ Ouch! ♪

♪ It's my pain singing out to you
My love ♪

♪ Ouch ♪

♪ I'll attempt the impossible feat
Of erasing from my mind ♪

♪ All the lies you threw at me
To get me tangled up in this story ♪

♪ It was no such thing as love ♪