02x12 - The Cost of the Truth

[bunniefuu]

A WORK BY CRIS MORENA

MARGARITA
MAKE YOUR STORY COUNT

-[Margarita] Margarita! [chuckles]
-["Oh La La" playing]

♪ Oh la la, how I want to laugh!
Oh la la la, feel and love ♪

♪ Oh la la, chante avec moi
Hello, oh la la ♪

♪ Oh la la, what rhythm will it have? ♪

♪ Oh la la la, dance and sing with me ♪

♪ Oh la la, chante avec moi ♪

-♪ Hello! ♪
-[crowd] ♪ Hello ♪

-♪ Oh la la! ♪
-[crowd] ♪ Oh la la! ♪

[song concludes]

-Put your things away.
-Where are we going?

Merlin, let's talk.

Please.

[emotional music playing]

-Merlin, talk to her.
-At least listen to me.

-Please.
-Here.

-Talk to her.
-Listen to me!

-You're the immature kid, here.
-That's rich, coming from you.

Ali, give us a minute.

No.

We've had time to talk.

-And that time is over.
-[car horn honking]

Come on, the car's here. [sniffles]

-[music swells]
-[birds chirping]

-Merlin. Please, Merlin. Merlin!
-[car door closes]

-[car engine starts]
-Merlin!

-[music concludes]
-[Margarita] Here I am,

paying the price of truth
with a new video clip.

It's not sad, it's a tragedy.

-[wind howling]
-[gentle music playing]

♪ I secretly imagine ♪

♪ Being your queen, my king ♪

♪ Living in a dream world ♪

♪ Where there's no reason to fear ♪

♪ I let myself go ♪

♪ Held in your embrace ♪

♪ You give me the keys to the kingdom
A story that I've dreamt of ♪

♪ My heart ♪

♪ The fire that touches you ♪

-♪ That burns and burns you ♪
-♪ Your lips and my lips ♪

-♪ Your kisses will be only ♪
-♪ Your kisses will be only ♪

-♪ The ashes of a story ♪
-♪ The ashes of a story ♪

-♪ That has no end at all ♪
-♪ That has no end at all ♪

-♪ Ashes if you leave ♪
-♪ Ashes if you leave ♪

-♪ I'm lost without you here ♪
-♪ I'm lost without you here ♪

-♪ I don't know if your eyes ♪
-♪ I don't know if your eyes ♪

-♪ Are of love or trickery ♪
-♪ Are of love or trickery ♪

-♪ I'm the flame, you're the desire ♪
-♪ I'm the flame, you're the desire ♪

-♪ Whose ashes only remain ♪
-♪ Whose ashes only remain ♪

-♪ Whose ashes only remain ♪
-♪ Whose ashes only remain ♪

-[birds chirping]
-[song concludes]

THE PRICE OF TRUTH

-[dramatic music paying]
-[drone whirring]

I don't care if you're busy.
I need a guard on every corner.

-What is it, Aunt?
-Wait. Have you heard, Yamila?

-[Daisy] What?
-[pants] My love...

Erasmus sent a video of you

recorded from an attack drone,
as a threat.

-What did he want?
-He wants you to renounce the throne.

That won't happen.
It's crucial that you stay in here.

-Alone?
-No, there's guards everywhere.

We'll have three guards
on the door to your room,

but don't open up for anyone.

I promised to look after you with my life.

Because should something happen...
it'll be the end for me.

[breathes heavily]

-[sighs]
-[music concludes]

You're right about that.
You'll end up with nothing.

You're an idiot.
Help me instead of nagging.

It was a mistake provoking Erasmus
knowing he has sensitive information.

Then what do I do?
I did this to save us from Ada.

Another mistake, leaving Ada alive.

You must undo every bond,
but you can't, you're impulsive.

If you're so creative, smart,
prudent and wise, then what do I do?

-Take all the cash and run.
-No.

-No?
-Do I change my face and name too?

And the hair color?
Do I become a fisher in Thailand?

No! Fear faces itself.
We must control the narrative!

What narrative?

There's only one truth,
and it complicates our lives.

There is no truth.
There are only convincing lies.

-[playful music playing]
-Get out, dumbass.

I can't take you to the Embassy,

but we could go somewhere else,
if you want.

-[indistinct chatter]
-[music concludes]

-Do you still not trust me, Frederico?
-No, I do trust you.

Yeah, your way,
looking over your shoulder.

That's not it, Blue.

The lair is crowded.
I wanted to talk to you alone.

-What do you know about Andrés?
-I heard he's in Krikoragán.

I've heard that too.
But Alfonse said he's in Chile.

He should be in Chile,
but never made it there.

And Alfonse never knew,
because he's been in jail for 15 years.

-So, how are you so sure?
-I have pictures, look.

-[tense music playing]
-[camera shutter clicking]

-Are you sure that's him?
-[Blue] Yeah.

I heard my dad talking
to the ambassadors.

The Pietros have had him for years.

-In jail?
-No. Living like a prince.

To them, having a Cornwall de La Hoya heir
is like having an ace.

Yeah, he's here with her.

She's showing some pics.

-The jury's out.
-Let's go.

Do you believe in love at first sight
or do you think love is blind?

What do you mean, Otto?
Have you ever blindly fallen in love?

-Ah. [laughs]
-Eh? Eh? Eh? [laughs]

-Maybe.
-No.

-But a friend of mine...
-A friend.

A friend of mine likes a girl
he met on the internet,

he never saw her in person,
but he loves her anyway.

The way she types, the way she talks...

-Your friend tells you everything.
-He does.

-The question is...
-Right

[clock ticking]

-When my friend meets her...
-The other friend.

-...will he still like her?
-Hmm...

Could your friend be around here, maybe?

I don't know, maybe. Right, Zeki?
We'll check for the opinions of our fans.

[chuckles]

-[crickets chirping]
-Our producer is asleep. Wake up.

Guys, sweeties. Here's the number one fan.

[sighs] With her shaggy heart.
The fairies are ignoring me.

And my daughter, queen of it all,
hates me like I'm a nobody.

Thank you, ma'am, but...

MALALA TELLS ALL ABOUT DELFINA

Don't interrupt me, estupido. Or estupide?

Anyway. I may not have been the best mom,

I made mistakes
but I gave my life for these girls.

POLO, THE NEW STAR ON REINA

Even with that "Calden Retriever" face...

-Golden Retriever, honey.
-[chuckles]

A very reliable source told me

that the star of Reina
is a mighty mean heart-breaker.

Why are all men the same, Alaska?

-Not all of them. I lucked out with...
-[gasps]

-[dramatic music playing]
-I let it slip.

Who are you going out with, Única?

[Malala] I fed her porridge,
I brushed her ponytail...

I taught her how to manipulate.
We did everything together.

Oh...

Good times. We were unstoppable.

There's nothing left nowadays.

-[mutters]
-[Malala] It's all gone.

-[indistinct chatter]
-[Malala] A sad end.

You'll let this woman plague our channel
with all this negative energy

-and awful stuff?
-What?

I didn't want to say it...

I left my phone on the same place
as always, right?

-Thanks, friend. So, you're doing it?
-[indistinct chatter]

-Yeah. I have no choice.
-Hmm.

[upbeat music playing]

Anyway, baby. I was sick of hiding it.
Let's be honest.

-Well, it's...
-[crowd cheering]

THE RETURN OF REINICA

I didn't want to incur
the wrath of your fans.

-Where are you, Margarita?
-Okay, I'm here. What's up?

-Take over.
-What's up?

-Excuse moi, I have to take this.
-Give it here.

-[cell phone ringing]
-All right.

[sighs] Rey, I picked up because it's rude
not listening to people, but...

It's me, Mar, Pips.

-What's wrong?
-[Margarita] Pips.

-You always have your feelers out.
-See? I knew something was up.

What could it be, this bond of ours?
When I'm down, you cry.

When they tickle you, I laugh.

Is it because we've spent
a lifetime together?

Every lifetime, Pips.

So, why were you
in another sad video clip?

-[gasps]
-[pensive music playing]

It's not sad, it's a tragedy. [sniffles]

Because of the thingamajig
Fach put on Reina,

Merlin heard it when Rey told you
about a certain...

-kiss.
-What? Mm.

[Margarita] Just imagine
what it did to Merlin.

He got his things, he got Ali...

and left the lair, droopy and hurt.

-It feels like I'm the worst.
-It's not your fault, Mar.

-Rey said he's the one who kissed you.
-I know, but...

-I lied to Merlin.
-[Pipe] Listen, just chill.

Make some pancakes with dulce de leche

and put on some happy music,
it'll cheer you up.

I can't dance without my best friend.

I promise I'll see you
as soon as I can, okay?

Things are weird here.

Security's been doubled,
Delfina won't let Daisy out of her room.

-Why?
-[Pipe] I haven't found out yet.

-[elevator bell dings]
-[Severino chuckles]

-They're here. We'll talk later.
-[indistinct chatter over phone]

So, Maria Laura got herself
into an open channel.

-[laughs] Funny.
-Don't be stupid.

-Huh?
-I have more pressing matters. Come on.

-[Severino] I'm coming.
-[playful music playing]

-[footsteps approaching]
-Why aren't you cleaning? Out!

-Come on! Go clean!
-[music concludes]

The situation in Krikoragán
gets more violent every day.

I want to congratulate
Princess Daisy. [chuckles]

-[upbeat music playing]
-I'm really proud of you, girlfriend.

You're the only true sovereign.

[in English] Stop, Pietros!
[in Spanish] Leave the throne.

And you, Margaritos,
keep posting #prayforkrikoragán.

-We must send them all our light.
-[music concludes]

-[line ringing]
-[line disconnects]

[phone beeps]

I swear I don't understand.

You make a video for me,
I call you, you don't pick up.

If you're angry at me, tell me.

I just think that... you do this to be
in good terms with everyone.

And you forgot your sidekick.

[emotional music playing]

[sighs]

[foreboding music playing]

You think the pseudo-dictator
of a tiny country scares me?

-Do you know where I'm from?
-[laughs]

Do you think I'm incapable of violence?
I bet you didn't study history, idiot.

I liked you more when you were
a gentlemen that gave out millions.

That was my brother.
I'm someone else, and you betrayed us.

-It's just in my nature.
-[Erasmus] You'll pay dearly for this.

The whole world will know your lie.

[Delfina] Nothing shocks
the world anymore, Pietro.

Look at the atrocities you commit
totally unchallenged.

What we're doing is really dangerous.

We have to double down, trust me.

-We ate better at the lair.
-[music concludes]

-Relax, Ali. We'll get used to it.
-[indistinct chatter over TV]

Why are we here? If we were fine there?

If you fought with her, just make up.

-This is grown-up talk.
-I'm a grown-up.

Mar was right...
you're like a spoiled baby.

-[playful music playing]
-[laughs]

Oh, boy. Says the mustache man.

You look like me, all angry.

Chill, Ali.

We'll get used to it.

You don't like the pizza?
Want some ice cream?

-Dulce de leche? [chuckles, kisses]
-[cell phone ringing]

One moment.

You have the guts to call me?

Let me explain,
Mar has nothing to do with this.

[Merlin] I know she has nothing
to do with this.

You don't have to explain.

You did the same thing
when I was with Mar.

One day, I'm your brother, a loved friend,
the next day, you're trying to kiss her.

-[pensive music playing]
-I know I messed up, but you did too.

-You know what, Rey? I'm sick of you.
-[line disconnects]

[sighs]

-[music concludes]
-[groans]

-Are you sure about this?
-No.

But Mar was very clear,
fairies don't discriminate.

If Malala asked for help, we have to help.

What if Malala lets it slip
and we hear about...

-[shushes] Stop screaming!
-...Delf's shady past.

-Right, okay.
-Come on.

[quirky music playing]

Wait.

Get out of here, creeps!

There's no candy here!
Not even stale bread!

-Stop right there!
-[playful music playing]

I know you two well. Don't move.

[laughs] Zeki.

She recognized me?

[gasps] You recognized me?

Of course.
I'm your number one fan. [laughs]

Let's make a video, come on.
Uh... This one goes to social media.

-[sighs] Is this your partner?
-Yes.

Let me see. They're gorgeous!

-Say "Mommy."
-M... Mommy.

-Well done. Love is love.
-[chuckles]

-Now, a hug.
-We're here to do your mission.

-What mission?
-Make up with your daughter.

With Delfina.

No, I don't know what's wrong
with that selfish brat.

No way, no how. Come on.

-[phone chimes]
-These are... Come.

These are the number one kings of streams.

Not that I'm slow, but sometimes,
you're a bit difficult sometimes.

-You're so slow and stupid. [laughs]
-[laughs]

-Let's check the comments.
-Yeah.

We can't tell a whole lot,

but there's nothing
more phony than Reynica.

-[computer chimes]
-What?

"Did Merlin's uncle reveal
the Cornwalls' secret?"

ERASMUS SPEAKS

-What was that?
-[Margarita] Boys.

Stop the stream.
Erasmus is telling Daisy's story.

We're off, Mar.

You need to know
you were all tricked by a gross lie.

This girl you call Princess Margarita
is no princess at all.

-[tense music playing]
-No, honey. Don't tell me you saw that.

-Is that true?
-How could it be?

This is an act of desperation.

The world saw it when you were
nominated legitimate sovereignty.

-What he said is really grave.
-And she's not Maximo's son.

Is that how Daisy found out
or did someone tell her?

-I hope not, but I think so.
-These shameless people

that build their power
on a foundation of fake news.

Turn that off, please.
Turn it off, turn it off.

So, as to reveal the truth, I propose

the false princess
be submitted to a DNA test

and the notary's acknowledgment.

If I'm lying,

and she is the daughter
of Maximo Cornwall de La Hoya,

I'll recognize her
as the ruler of the kingdom.

Why did I wait so long?

I should've entered the tower
and told her.

-Chill, Mar. We have to wait.
-Wait how?

She must be suffering terribly.

After so many lies...
facing the truth is not easy.

-What happens now?
-[music concludes]

-Will Uncle declare Mar princess?
-I think not.

We should go back to the lair
and stay with her.

-We're not going back.
-I can't stay here anymore.

[knocking on door]

-[door opening]
-[Merlin] Why are you here?

It was my turn to go out
and do missions today.

They said, "Do something, fairies,"
so here I am.

Risky-fairy will take you
back to the lair.

[quirky music playing]

Put on the headphones.

-We're having a grown-up chat.
-I'm a grown-up.

Not yet. Put them on.

I brought two pounds of chocolate for Ali.

Now, we're talking.

What's with you, acting like that?

-I'm not acting like anything.
-No?

Then why are you locked up in a hotel,

being resentful
and avoiding everyone, in silence?

I can't be near Margarita.

It sickens me.

-[birds chirping]
-[Pipe clicking tongue]

[gasps]

-[chuckles]
-Thanks for coming, Pips.

[sighs] I really needed you.

-Come here.
-Me too.

-[sighs]
-Weird things are happening.

-How's Daisy? I imagine she knows.
-I don't know.

No one knows anything.

Delfina won't let anyone near her.
She'll definitely hear what Erasmus said.

Poor thing.

My soul hurts thinking about it.

Is Merlin back?

[emotional music playing]

And how are you with all this?

Bad.

-Bad. [sobs]
-[Merlin] She lied.

Stop.

How daring.

-Lecturing about lies, Merlin? Spare me.
-This is different.

I had no choice.

-I wanted to make it right.
-You did the opposite.

While you had the duty to marry Daisy,

you lead Margarita on.
Then you kissed Daisy in front of her.

And when Mar finally moved on
and started dating Rey,

you couldn't handle it.

You showed up
with your surprise love, with your,

"Our love is real,
your love with Rey isn't."

Sound familiar?

You took her to Krikoragán by force.

-[pensive music playing]
-That's love.

It's hard.

Even harder if it's full
of pride and resentment.

Enough, Merlin.

Grow up.

[Margarita] A reality check hurts,
but it's necessary to wake us up.

[sighs heavily] A few days ago,
I had my love story.

My happy ending with my renounced prince.

But then Rey comes and ruins it all.

-Do you feel anything for Rey?
-I don't know.

I don't know, I just know...

that I love Merlin.

I love him too much. With Rey, I...

[sighs]

Enough. Like you said,
"C'est fini sad video clips."

-No, baby. It barely started.
-What?

-Yeah.
-No.

Don't say that or I'll believe it
that you're the fake Margarita.

My friend said, "We don't control
what happens, but we control what we do."

So, let's go with the flow,
and press play on a musical fantasy.

-Huh?
-[upbeat music playing]

♪ Out of a dream, dressed as the sun ♪

♪ I danced in the clouds
Surrounded by light ♪

[giggles]

♪ It all spun around me ♪

♪ Your face, your hair,
Your body, your voice ♪

♪ There's no world, just she and I
Everything stops, stop ♪

♪ The heart roars ♪

♪ So, so, so pretty ♪

♪ My sweet girl, so easy to love ♪

♪ So, so, so pretty ♪

[chuckles]

♪ Frail doll, so, so pretty ♪

[giggles]

[song concludes]

[Margarita] Unlike the lie,
the truth moves us forward.

[heartwarming music playing]

-[music concludes]
-[quirky music playing]

[music concludes]

I'm surprised we have
to clarify these things,

after such fighting and suffering.

-It's humiliating.
-Daisy, are you okay?

-Yeah, I am.
-Good thing you're here.

-Come with us.
-No, Mrs. Delfina.

Public declarations aren't my thing.

It's important you're with us.
You've always been her preceptor.

Delfina's right.

As the princess' preceptor,
it's important you confirm her identity.

Mm-hmm.

[Margarita] For the liars,
truth has a price.

Because, to them, the lie is currency.

When I went to Krikoragán,
I met some rebels.

If you give them Andres' information,
they could surely help.

Fede, I understand you.

I agree, but I don't want to talk
to the leader of the League today.

I want to talk to my boy. Okay?

-What's on your mind?
-I don't know, must I propose a solution?

-Mm-hmm.
-[romantic music playing]

We could go to the movies, go ice-skating,

we could canoe down the river...

-Like a date?
-Yeah, a date.

-Okay, I accept.
-How about a picnic?

[chuckles] Okay, stay here.

-I'll go buy some stuff real quick.
-Okay.

TARGET

[tense music playing]

You can end your vigil now, Borja.

We don't want to ruin your date.

It's a precaution. I've seen this movie,
getting back with your crazy ex.

-Is Maika here?
-Sorry, but I don't trust her.

Chill, it's okay.

Blue is trustworthy.

-Chill, turn off the drone.
-[music concludes]

If something happens,
it's your fault, Borja.

Chill, Maika, nothing will happen.

The worst that could happen
is his stone heart softens a little.

-[tense music playing]
-What is this? Let me go! Let me go!

-[tires screeching]
-[music concludes]

Hey, Curly. We're going out for ice cream.

-Want a disguise to come with us?
-No.

Margarita has bigger fish to fry.
They're waiting for you.

-Come on.
-[pensive music playing]

Hey.

Hi.

-[music concludes]
-[director] Three, two, one, action.

DELFINA RESPONDS
TO ERASMUS PIETRO'S ACCUSATIONS

For 15 years now, the Pietro clan has
spread its lies and slander non-stop.

But the world believes them no longer.
She is my niece, Princess Margarita.

The marchioness Trindad Terragón
is here as well.

Guardian of court in diaspora

and in charge of looking after
my sister's lineage.

I vetted the Princess' affiliation myself.

Fraulein Ada, who is here,
can also confirm her legitimate identity.

The only thing Erasmus Pietro has proven

is that his rule of terror is at an end.

-I accept.
-[tense music playing]

If Erasmus Pietro wants more proof
to recognize me as the ruler,

I accept a DNA test in front of a judge,
on an international lab.

May the world know the truth.

-Mar, I...
-[Margarita] Sorry.

[music concludes]

I wanted to apologize.

Again.

Even without trying, I hurt you.

I lied.

I swear I didn't cheat on you, Merlin.
What happened was Rey's fault.

-[emotional music playing]
-If I didn't tell you before, it's...

because I thought I'd make it worse.

-But I tricked you.
-[Merlin] It's fine, Mar.

It's fine.

The way I acted wasn't cool either.

I was selfish.

I thought that...

that it was for love.

That's what I was taught.

But that wasn't love.

There should be a manual on this.

We learn it the hard way.

By falling off the proverbial bike.

-With jealousy, toxicity and confusion.
-[music concludes]

I don't want to hurt you again.

-[romantic music playing]
-That's why...

[sniffles]

Since I'm not sure of how I feel...

Aren't you sure
of what you feel for me, Mar?

-I love you.
-I love you too.

I'll always love you.

I don't know how I feel...
or what I want right now.

-My heart wants me to be alone today.
-[sobs]

I have to tune out the soap opera.

At least, until I understand myself.

Truth can be hard and painful.

But speaking with your heart is priceless.

-♪ My heart ♪
-♪ My heart ♪

-♪ Made of fire, it touches you ♪
-♪ Made of fire, it touches you ♪

-♪ It burns you and me ♪
-♪ It burns you and me ♪

-♪ Your lips and my lips ♪
-♪ Your lips and my lips ♪

-♪ Your kisses will be only ♪
-♪ Your kisses will be only ♪

-♪ The ashes of a story ♪
-♪ The ashes of a story ♪

-♪ That will never end ♪
-♪ That will never end ♪

-♪ Ashes if you leave ♪
-♪ Ashes if you leave ♪

-♪ I'm lost without you here ♪
-♪ I'm lost without you here ♪

-♪ I don't know if your eyes ♪
-♪ I don't know if your eyes ♪

-♪ Are of love or trickery ♪
-♪ Are of love or trickery ♪

♪ I'm the flame, you're the desire ♪

-♪ Whose ashes only remain ♪
-♪ Whose ashes only remain ♪

-♪ Ashes only remain ♪
-♪ Ashes only remain ♪

♪ My heart ♪

-♪ Made of fire, it touches you ♪
-♪ Made of fire, it touches you ♪

-♪ It burns you and me ♪
-♪ Your lips and my lips ♪

-♪ Your kisses will be only ♪
-♪ Your kisses will be only ♪

-♪ The ashes of a story ♪
-♪ The ashes of a story ♪

-♪ That will never end ♪
-♪ That will never end ♪

-♪ Ashes if you leave ♪
-♪ Ashes if you leave ♪

-♪ I'm lost without you here ♪
-♪ I'm lost without you here ♪

-♪ I don't know if your eyes ♪
-♪ I don't know if your eyes ♪

-♪ Are of love or trickery ♪
-♪ Are of love or trickery ♪

-♪ I'm the flame, you're the desire ♪
-♪ I'm the flame, you're the desire ♪

-♪ Whose ashes only remain ♪
-♪ Whose ashes only remain ♪

♪ When you're almost lost
Between black and white ♪

♪ Between rain and wind ♪

♪ And a sun burning on the inside ♪

♪ Each time it happens
You'll look for me ♪

♪ Among ashes
Flowers will grow from our love ♪

-♪ My heart ♪
-♪ My heart ♪

-♪ Made of fire, it touches you ♪
-♪ Made of fire, it touches you ♪

-♪ It burns you and me ♪
-♪ It burns you and me ♪

-♪ Your lips and my lips ♪
-♪ Your lips and my lips ♪

-♪ And your kisses will only be ♪
-♪ And your kisses will only be ♪

-♪ The ashes of a story ♪
-♪ The ashes of a story ♪

-♪ That will never end ♪
-♪ That will never end ♪

-♪ Ashes if you leave ♪
-♪ Ashes if you leave ♪

-♪ I'm lost without you here ♪
-♪ I'm lost without you here ♪

-♪ I don't know if your eyes ♪
-♪ I don't know if your eyes ♪

-♪ Are of love or trickery ♪
-♪ Are of love or trickery ♪

♪ I'm the flame, you're the desire ♪

-♪ Whose ashes only remain ♪
-♪ Whose ashes only remain ♪

-♪ Ashes only remain ♪
-♪ Ashes only remain ♪

♪ My heart ♪

-♪ Made of fire, it touches you ♪
-♪ Made of fire, it touches you ♪

-♪ It burns you and me ♪
-♪ Your lips and my lips ♪

-♪ And your kisses will only be ♪
-♪ And your kisses will only be ♪

-♪ The ashes of a story ♪
-♪ The ashes of a story ♪

-♪ Ashes if you leave ♪
-♪ Ashes if you leave ♪

♪ I'm lost without you here ♪

-♪ I don't know if your eyes ♪
-♪ I don't know if your eyes ♪

-♪ Are of love or trickery ♪
-♪ Are of love or trickery ♪

-♪ I'm the flame, you're the desire ♪
-♪ I'm the flame, you're the desire ♪

-♪ Whose ashes only remain ♪
-♪ Whose ashes only remain ♪

-♪ Ashes only remain ♪
-♪ Ashes only remain ♪

-[song concludes]
-[birds chirping]