01x04 - Des-Armando

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Pati, I don't want to hurt you.

I hope you take it the best way possible.

I know that our encounter
has awakened deep feelings

between us,

but this thing cannot happen.

There are three reasons why.
First, because you're married.

Second, because Ecomoda forbids
sexual and romantic relationships

between employees.

And last, but not least,

because you already used me once,

and I have a delicate heart.

It's been poorly taken care of.

Betty, I'm rehearsing.

-Nicolás, it sounds like elevator music.
-It's just that...

You're a very good advisor,
but as an actor...

I'm preparing myself

to have a conversation
with Pati at some point.

A tough conversation, the hardest one
of my life, really.

I understand.

Carry on. I have to go to Ecomoda.

Stop listening to Muzak!

-Ma'am, the car keys.
-Yes, thanks.

If you need anything else,
I'm at your service, okay?

-Thanks.
-Pati, I don't want to hurt you.

Ignacio, tell me. What do you need me for?

-Good morning.
-Good morning.

Basically, I wanted to tell you
I've been looking at your designs.

I like them.

I think you deserve
your place at the workshop.

I want to calculate the cost
of your launch as a junior designer.

It could be tonight.

Let's have dinner.

So, you're asking me out.

I'm asking you because you told me

you didn't mix
your private and professional life.

Then, tell me.

WHT? What happened there?

No, I never do.

But I want to break that rule with you.



Perfect.

-Okay.
-Okay.

-I'll send you the address.
-Okay, sure.

I'm Armando Mendoza Sáenz.

Project that voice. We want to hear you.

I'm Armando Mendoza Sáenz.

-Welcome, Armando.
-Welcome, Armando.

I'm 50-something,

just turned.

Married.

No, that's a lie.
I'm in the process of divorce.

This very morning I got

the papers.

My wife won't reconcile with me,

and I don't blame her.
I haven't been able to

reconcile with myself.

I'm a vending machine of disappointments.

You're doing well.

I embarrassed my father.

I'm not good enough
to be my daughter's father.

And Betty doesn't want a husband like me.

-Sit, please.
-Thanks.

I wanted us to talk...

Yes, but first, I wanted to give you this.

It's my resignation letter.

Odd that you're quitting now.

Do you really find it odd?

{\an8}I explain it in my letter,

{\an8}but I can tell you, no problem.

I can't continue advising the company

and handle your divorce
with Armando at the same time.

Conflict of interest.

I understand very clearly
what the conflict of interest is.

Well, that's good.

Here's the notification
for reconciliation at the court.

I don't want to reconcile.

{\an8}Well, it's important that you attend.
It's what the law says.

I think it's also important
to count on you

to be able to continue the process.

Besides, Armando and I
have a trip we can't postpone.

Now, tell me what you wanted to say.

My favorite sport is hurting
the people I love the most.

In fact,

I swore to myself
I would never lie again in my life.

And I can't even keep that promise.

That's it!

That's where we want to get to.
Okay, breathe.

Silence your ego and take your time.

Time is what I don't have.

#TIME IS WHAT I DON'T HAVE

Betty gave me until tonight to fix things.

And honestly, I don't know.

Because if I talk to her,

I'll lose her.

And if I keep quiet,

I'll lose her too.

-I have a cream.
-For what?

I always carry a cream
my mom gave me years ago.

-It's great. It's for
-For what?

Yes, here it...

-I'm sure I have it.
-What is it for?

It's a cream... Yes, here it is.

-It's an arnica ointment.
-No. Betty.

-For the... For burns.
-Yes.

-No, don't worry.
-No, no.

Don't worry.

No, put it on whenever you want
It's yours now.

-Yes, for the evening.
-Yes, whenever you want.

Besides, this is like a notarial seal

that certifies we have
a problem with Mr. Mendoza.

Yes.

How embarrassing.

Rather, tell me,
will we go to conciliation?

What's going on, Betty?

If you're not sure about this step,

we can ask to postpone it.

Or if you prefer, we leave it there.

I've never been so sure
about wanting to divorce

Armando.

Betty la fea, the story continues

{\an8}Therapy is a way of being
Therapy is a way of loving

{\an8}My dear and respected coach,
how is everything going?

{\an8}Welcome, Freddy. You're right on time

{\an8}to listen to Armando,
who's opening his heart to us.

{\an8}No, Armando already
closed his heart. Thanks.

{\an8}Perfect.

{\an8}I brought snacks
to withstand the occasion.

{\an8}Since there was no choripán left,
I brought cheese empanadas,

{\an8}and beef empanadas.

{\an8}Relax. We will get through this,
so go ahead, with confidence.

{\an8}Okay, since you're going
to eat empanadas and such,

{\an8}I won't waste your time with my nonsense.

{\an8}No.

{\an8}No. How come?
Armando, we can work this out.

{\an8}For this process to continue,

{\an8}and for you to control those emotions,

{\an8}I want to suggest that your friend Freddy
be your angel, your therapy guide.

{\an8}-Sorry for behaving this way.
-No.

{\an8}Betty.

{\an8}No, don't be ashamed.

{\an8}I know very well what it's like
to end a long marriage.

{\an8}You can trust me.

{\an8}It's just that...

{\an8}I know there's something else.

{\an8}Armando is in trouble.

{\an8}I'm a professional at keeping secrets.

{\an8}Armando asked for some time,
time that ends today.

{\an8}But I know there's something else
that's serious. I know him.

{\an8}Betty, I can help. I have connections.

{\an8}I don't necessarily have to be
just your divorce lawyer.

Thank you, Esteban, but I want
to wait for him to show his face.

What I wanted to ask you,

please,

is for you

to be Ecomoda's lawyer,

starting today.

Betty, you can count on me

for whatever you need.

Thank you.

Teacher, if I were to choose an angel,
I wouldn't choose that thing.

That thing has worked constantly,
and his therapy has been fruitful.

Yes. Okay, thanks.

-And, mainly, he wants to help you.
-Yes, but...

So, Armando, I want Freddy to join you now

in an exercise called "in the shoes of."

I sent your cell phones

the information about tonight's bazaar.

Yes, honey, I got it.

-But I must say this.
-What?

Don't be late,
because we're not saving seats for anyone.

Tell me something.
Will the guy from the grill be there?

Who? Mr. Julio?

Yes, the one who makes
a great charcoal pork crackling...

Bertha.

I say it because of the sales.

It's important to have stuff to sell,
music and the party and all that,

in order to get funds for the fields.

-Sure.
-Yes.

{\an8}NOTIFICATION
ASTRO ESFERA

{\an8}I'm coming
because it's a tribute to Inesita.

So nice.

Jupiter is aligning with Pluto.

That means tonight's event
will be successful.

In other words, we'll all do well.

Come, Bertha. Give me a hug.

Don't worry. We will all do well.

Why don't we get organized and leave?

-The car's here.
-Yes.

-Honey, I forgot something.
-Okay.

-I'll be right there.
-Okay.

-Hello, hello. How are you?
-Mr. Mora.

How are you?
Mr. Mora, do you have plans for tonight?

Thanks for the offer,
but you're barking up the wrong tree,

-because this heart already has an owner.
-No, no.

Jeff is throwing a party
on Inesita's birthday

to raise funds for the neighborhood,
and we were inviting you.

Thank you. I have lots to do.

The fake blonde is coming.

See if you get lucky.

He's so cheap he might go on foot.

Boss.

What's up?

I see the lawyer came
to continue the divorce thing.

Yes.

He offered to find out
what's going on with Armando.

Great. I think that's wonderful.

Could he help me too?

I went to the courthouse.

I tried to find things out,
but they blew me off, as usual.

Nicolás, I really appreciate
you wanting to help me,

but I want to wait for Armando to come

and tell me everything himself.

The thing is that tonight
we have a bazaar in the neighborhood.

It's a tribute to my grandma Inesita.
You have to come.

I sent all the information to your phone.

Wait. Tonight?

No, I can't.

Mila, how come? Why? No.

It's an event in the neighborhood,
a fashion event.

You can't say no.

Why can't I say no?

It's a surprise.

But if I tell you, I'll spoil it.

Jeff, I have an FBA.

I mean, a fully booked agenda.

Honey, I can't make it. But thanks.

You want me to beg, don't you?

I beg you. I'm on my knees.

Jeff, baby, let's go. We're waiting.

Sure, I understand.
That's how love is, right?

-Come on!
-Coming.

Blind, stupid, silly, idiot and even ugly.

Good...

Relax. It's okay.

I hope you're ready for our date today.

Really?

Well...

We said we'd go shopping together,
the two of us.

-Yes. Sure, today.
-No, but if you're busy...

-I can go alone. It's fine.
-No, my love, no.

Let me finish some stuff here
and we'll leave in a few minutes.

-Okay, then...
-Okay.

Move it. We have a busy agenda.

-Nothing for me?
-A kiss for my uncle.

-I'll wait outside.
-Yes, honey, I'll be right there.

No way.

Freddy Stewart Contreras, you're not
going to see me dressed as a woman.

You're not dressing up as a woman.

You'll merely be trans.

-Trans?
-Transformed.

The idea is for you to feel like Betty.

Breathe.

In comes the air, out goes the air.
Inhale, exhale.

Exhale and inhale.

I don't want to make fun of you.

I don't want to disrespect you,
Armando, but therapy is clear.

You have to be in your lover's shoes
to understand her.

-Get it?
-Will they fit?

Look at my feet. Will they fit?
Will her shoes fit me?

Can't you see my feet are bigger?

-Don't mock me, Freddy Stewart.
-I guarantee the results.

Once you do it,
you'll be able to tell her how you feel.

You'll be able to tell the truth.

Really? You did that
with Aura María, did you?

Look, Armando!

We're not going to talk
about the past here!

Not the past.

How much time did you say you had?
Three hours?

From this moment,
two hours and 45 minutes.

Well, what are we going
to do with Armandito?

I don't know, Nicolás.

But I need to distract myself.
I'll go out with Mila, clear my mind.

I just want time to go by fast
until Armando comes here.

Yes. Go. I think that's great.
Go, have fun.

-Get ice cream, do everything.
-Yes.

-I'll stay and dance with the ugliest one.
-Okay, I'll leave you.

It was you, by the way.

Bye. See you.

So, will you let your pride take over,

or will you face her like a man
and look her in the eye?

You have to use
that big head of yours, Armando.

I want to tell you something.

Your dignity will be completely protected

by this prince.

No one, absolutely no one,

will know you dressed up as Betty.

So, shall we do it?

Tick, tock, tick, tock.

#TIME IS WHAT I DON'T HAVE

Glass, little hourglass

That poisons my soul with suffering

Shall we?

Put it on.

-Really?
-Yes.

-Okay.
-Go.

Fine. Let's start, then,
with this procedure.

Relax. Don't get flustered, really.

Let's relax a little.
We'll measure different clothes.

I love it.

Do you want my help?

-What? Is it tight?
-Take the shoe off, man.

There. The other one.

How about we start with this skirt?

There. What a beauty.

What do you think?

-I don't like it.
-No?

Try it on.

A twirl.

If I learned something at Ecomoda,
it's how to match outfits.

I like it.

It's not my size. It's too tight.

It's too crazy.

-You're chubby, sir.
-Hey. Chubby?

Look over there.

This is my favorite. Yes, this one.

-I'll post them.
-Good evening.

-Juice?
-Thanks.

-Wear this one.
-Don't touch the tie, man!

No, you have to take off the tie!

Yes, this reminds me of my grandpa.

-Are you expecting a call?
-No, I'm looking at the time.



We spent an hour looking at half the store

and you didn't take anything.

I completely failed
as your personal shopper.

-No.
-Yes, that color looks great on you.

I loved all your suggestions, really.

But it's not really my style, right?

But you don't have a style.

-But it looks better with the jacket.
-No.

-Not the skirt, but I like the blouse.
-Yes, but the skirt too.

I'm lying. You do.

It's like a mix of retro, grunge,

and hipster...

An anti-style, kind of.

So it doesn't bother you anymore.

Remember what you told me?

That day,

I said things that weren't true
because I was mad.

But you actually do have a style.

A very personal style.

Very Betty.

Very you.

Weird at first.

But comfortable.

Still, you should look at yourself
in a mirror, Alice.

You haven't told me that in years.

Remember? It was your favorite book.

We used to read it every night.

You and Armandaddy.

And the rabbit running after the clock.

I really don't know
what we're doing here, Freddy.

We're at this place

because it's where you two
celebrated your first anniversary,

your first wedding anniversary,
my dear Betty.

Don't call me Betty.

-Armando.
-Mr. Armando to you!

You're making me furious!

You know perfectly well
that this is part of the therapy dynamic.

I need you to connect with her,

to feel what she's feeling.

That's the problem.
I don't know what she's feeling.

Well, feel it.

-I don't know what she's thinking.
-Well, think it.

I haven't known how
she feels or thinks for a while.

How do you think she's feeling now?

-I think she misses me.
-No! No!

No, that's the answer you want.

You wish to have that answer.
That doesn't work.

I need you to get into character,

to have a real feeling,

-a uterine feeling.
-What?

I mean, from the inside out.

You never told me
what happened with my dad.

There's not much to tell.

Is the milkshake good?

{\an8}NICOLÁS, VOICE MESSAGE

Betty, Betty. Are you done with Mila?

Did Armando say something?

Are you going to the bazaar?
I'll see you there.

All good?

It's urgent, urgent.

Yes, Ecomoda stuff.

"Ecomoda stuff."

I hated all the things from Ecomoda
that would keep you from coming home.

Mila.

But I understand.

I want to apologize.

I said some mean things to you.

I know you're trying your best, Armando,
but why does everything go wrong?

Tell me, is there any time of day

when you don't think about yourself?

Is there any time of day

when you don't think about
your own success?

Who are you trying to amaze?
Who are you trying to impress?

Your father? Mr. Roberto?

If that's the case,
I'll give you some advice.

There are ghosts in life
that are very dangerous for us,

because they turn more sinister
than the living around us.

I was hard on you too,
but it's just that...

knowing you're living in another house...

Can I tell you something?

Always.

When we were trying on clothes,

I felt again like...

Like you and I went back together
to Wonderland.

My treat, Mom.

Yes, my treat. Don't worry.

"Mom."

Tell me if in this life, Armando,
you'll be capable of being someone else.

A different man.

A man who listens.

Or will you be the same Armando as always?

The guy who yells to win the argument.

So much patriarchy.

So much narcissism, so much sexism.

-So much selfishness.
-What?

How far will you go
with all this? Tell me.

Until the day we lose you?

That's how far you'll go?

If we...

had...

learned this 20 years ago...

If I had listened to you...

we wouldn't be in this mess.

I miss her.

Me too.

Betty.

My queen.

What's up? Careful, love.

Look at what we got here.

My gorgeous grannies.

Sweetheart.

Thank you so much for the machines.

Your grandma would be thrilled.

Inesita, how gorgeous.

No, ma'am,
you don't have to thank me for this,

because this is
from the bottom of my heart,

so we can keep the legacy
my grandma left us.

That's why we do it,
and with all the love in the world, okay?

Geez. Aunt Yalile.

Aunt Yalile.

Aunt Yalile.

-Sir, how can I say this?
-By saying it.

Sorry. Forgive me, my dear sir.

The thing is that I haven't noticed
the late hours of the day.

Night has fallen on us,
and we can't get in.

You have to take responsibility
for what you've done.

And I will.

Two days. Not one more.

How come we can't get in?

-Inhale, exhale.
-Can't you see? I left the money in there.

-Exhale.
-The house keys.

My car keys, damn it, Freddy.

My clothes. I left everything in there!

Can't you see?

Besides, I can't see Betty like this!
I'm dressed up as Betty, damn it!

Keep your hair on, sir.

How do you expect me
not to take it off? Damn!

Freddy, man, please.
At least if I knew where Betty is...

-I know where she is.
-Where?

No, but are we going to go like this?

Mrs. Betty.

Mrs. Betty. I didn't expect you here.

How are you? Welcome.

Call me Betty.

What an honor
to have you here, Betty, really.

Congratulations on your event.
They seem to love you very much.

How could we not love him?

He took care of setting up
sewing kits for the grannies.

He made the rappers study.

And the singers over there,
he designed their clothes.

Those designs look great.

I'm glad you like them, Mrs. Betty.

-Betty!
-You look fantastic.

-You came!
-Okay. So, what's up?

Thank goodness you came,

because we were suffering
in the taxi coming here.

-Imagine when we return...
-Have you seen Nicolás?

-He was eating something.
-Wherever there's food.

We'll send someone for him.
Don't worry, Mrs. Betty.

I'll go get changed. See you in a bit.

Go, baby. There are your seats.

I reserved them. Come over here.

Come over here, please. Over here.

{\an8}Well, Inés, look at the poncho
I designed in your honor.

{\an8}You can't complain, right?

Now I'm rubbing elbows with common folk,

and I'm friends with the ugly girls.

Inés, if you see my honor around here,
I recommend

you pick it up for me, okay?

Bravo!

No, I don't like it.

Hey, archangel, pay the cab.

Armando, I want to tell you
that what I'm doing is with deep love,

with the dedication and trust

that we've had all these years
working at Ecomoda.

-Come.
-Yes.

-By all means possible...
-Yes.

Buy some time, all the time you can.

-I need to talk to her.
-Yes.

#TIME IS WHAT I DON'T HAVE

My God, help me. Give me the words.
Let it be whatever it may be.

Armando.

Everything will be okay.

-Welcome. Good evening.
-Good evening.

I'm looking for Ignacio Ortiz.

Of course.

He has a reservation,
but he's not here yet.

Okay. Can I wait at the bar?

-Of course. Welcome. Come in.
-Thanks.

Wow.

Location, 10 out of 10.

Customer service, good.

And my date is a delicious snack.

But I won't tell you about it
because that's personal.

A round of applause
for my grandma, Inesita, please.

I want you to know
that all the money raised tonight

will go to the building
of a micro soccer field

and a playground for the neighborhood.

Before I forget,

I want to say that I didn't
design this collection alone.

I want to thank
and give credit to Mila Mendoza,

who helped so much
with her irreverent concepts.

So, please, a big round
of applause for Mila Mendoza.

-Do you want another wine?
-No, thanks.

I didn't want to be rude
with your proposal,

but it made me very curious.

Why do you want me to work for you now,

knowing I'm no longer at Ecomoda?

That's strange.

What do you intend?

For now, I can tell you that it's
beneficial for you to stay on this side.

I don't play sides.

-No?
-No.

And if I had to choose,
I'd choose Armando, definitely.

Well, as you wish.

You'll realize on your own
that we need each other.

I just hope it isn't too late for you.

I want to say that I didn't
design this collection alone.

I want to thank
and give credit to Mila Mendoza,

who helped so much
with her irreverent concepts.

So, please, a big round
of applause for Mila Mendoza.

-Betty.
-Esteban, what are you doing here?

-Nicolás brought me.
-Nicolás?

Why? Where is he?

He asked for my help
with what's happening with Armando.

Don't scold him, please.

I said I wanted to wait
until Armando showed up.

Did he show up?

I don't want to say anything
that's out of place.

I don't know what to think anymore.

I'm tired.

Betty, Betty, I have news for you.

This Ecomoda thing is serious.
It's not that easy.

In other words,
the company is drowning in debt.

Do you know who bankrupted it?
Your husband...

-What is this?
-No. How should I explain this?

-I don't know who... Freddy.
-Yes, but...

-You're Freddy?
-Yes, but I can explain.

Calm down. I figure it's another job.

You know what?
You explain what I just heard.

No, no, no. Let go of me, man.

-Come.
-Let go of me. No.

-That's pretty...
-Betty!

How can I explain? Well...

Freddy? What's this? What happened to you?

There are things that make sense
but have no explanation.

Right now, I'm being

something like an apostle of love,
my dear Bertha.

No, Freddy.

Congratulations, really. Really.

Come here. Congratulations.

Oh, well. Okay, okay.

No, no, no.

No, no, no. You're too familiar.

No, I want to tell you, honestly,

despite the fact that I won't
wear any of those outfits,

you're very talented. You hear?

Keep working hard.

And be careful with the people
you get involved with.

Look me in the eyes. Come on.

Keep working this way,
and you will go very far, okay?

Betty!

It's Freddy.

-Freddy?
-Yes!

Wait. How do you explain this?

This is disrespectful for the community.

-Explain yourself.
-No, no.

-Explain!
-Mr. Mora!

-Come here.
-Mr. Mora.

And we'll collect the money, okay?

You'll handle that.

It's a promise. We'll see.

Hey, you came.

-My schedule cleared up.
-Cool.

Although it's a shame
you missed the fashion show.

No, sir. I watched it all from here.

Yeah?

And? Did you like it?

TAB.

No, no, no. Wait.
Don't tell me. Don't tell me.

Totally amazing, babe!

-Finally!
-Congratulations!

It turned out really nice.

Come. I'll introduce the guys.

-Yes.
-Guys, guys!

Look, I present to you
the one and only Mila Mendoza.

-Finally!
-Beautiful!

-What's up? Look.
-I love it.

How about that?

-You ended up using this fabric?
-Yes, we did.

They all turned out beautiful. Impressive.

-What do you think?
-They're spectacular.

I just need him to tell me the truth.

Betty.

Mr. Mendoza.

No. Don't give me
another black eye. I'll leave.

No, man. There's no need.

I'm not myself when I get angry. Sorry.

-I'll leave.
-I'm sorry.

Thank you, Esteban.

I'm so sorry.

-Why are you sorry? For being late?
-I wish.

I wish it was only that.

Everything would be easier.

I think it's time you know the truth.

I've done a lot of things

that got us into serious trouble.

A couple of years ago,
the business was going bad.

You know perfectly well.

Up to here.

The big stores were winning the battle.

I needed to capitalize somehow.

So I used all the resources we had.

I invested in an airline.

The deal

was perfect.

It was a great deal. A complete success.

During the pandemic,
all the planes were grounded.

We went bust.

To manage everything, pay bank debts,

even make the airline investment,

I sold Ecomoda's warehouses.

We didn't lose the stock
because I'm renting them, but...

To rent them,

I had to get into debt,

and I stopped paying employee severance
for a couple of years.

But I was going to recover it, because
it was a great bet, a good business.

And right at that moment,
the damn dollar tripled.

I've done everything in my power, Beatriz.

And I couldn't fix it.

I'm really sorry.

I can't believe it.

How could you neglect the employees
who have given their lives for Ecomoda?

You always find a way to hurt me again.

And each time, you hurt me even more.

Betty.

This time, no one will pay for me.

I swear by all that is sacred
that I will fix everything,

every single thing I did wrong.

I will start by surrendering to justice.