01x06 - Primera Dama

[bunniefuu]

[sobs]

It's been three months

since that creep attacked you, okay?

You have to forget about it, Martina.

[Sofía] Back off, Fer.

She can't just forget

what happened to her.

[Irene] And we're never going to forget

k*lling someone either.

But it's impossible to change that now.

This baby is coming,

and we have to do something about it.

And I'm sick of all this bullshit! [sobs]

[Carmen] What's going on?

Why are you crying?

[tense music playing]

[Irene] It's nothing, Carmen. It's fine.

No, it's not fine.

Somebody needs to help us.

It's out of control.

[Carmen] Girls, if you don't tell me

what's going on,

I'm going to get Miss Ramona

to telephone your parents.

[Sofía] She already knows.

But our families don't.

And they can't find out.

Carmen, we're having a baby.

[tense music building]

PACT OF SILENCE

[woman whispers, echoing] Shh. Silence.

[Irene] Did you think

we weren't going to find out?

- Why did you track us down?

- [Fer] What were you looking for?

You're all crazy. I don't have to listen

to your paranoid theories.

No. You're not going anywhere

until you tell us what's going on.

Well, in case you forgot,

I'm an influencer.

I meet with tons of people every day.

Just like how I met Fernanda and Sofía.

[Irene] Really? So then you just happened

to meet Sofía, who you used to get to me.

You had some sort of excuse

about social programs,

which you'd never worked on in your life.

[Sofía] Irene thinks

that you never admired my work.

Maybe you hired me for some other reason.

What other reason, Sofía?

Can someone explain

why you've brought me here

to throw lies in my face?

Oh, please, Brenda.

We're not the ones lying.

You manipulated Samantha

and planned the fight with Martina.

- That is not true.

- Of course it is.

I was feeling vulnerable,

and you told me they were lovers.

- What? You told her that?

- [Brenda] Of course I didn't.

She's trying to blame me

for this whole mess.

What mess, Brenda?

What are you talking about? Who are you?

[all scream]

[gasping]

[all grunt]

[Brenda panting]

You almost k*lled me.

The four of you can go to hell.

[dramatic string music playing]

[screams]

[Martina] We shouldn't have met here.

- It's too dangerous.

- No. No. It was the perfect place.

The four of us couldn't risk

being seen with her.

- She almost died because of us.

- And even then, her story didn't change.

I dunno what bullshit she fed you,

but you believed it.

- You two aren't really gonna fight again?

- [Sofía] Brenda's going to fire me.

I'm gonna lose my job.

My daughter's gonna lose her house.

But don't you understand the stakes here?

Do you really not get it?

If that woman knows what we did,

we're going to lose a lot more

than a house or friendship.

The four of us could end up in prison.

Understand?

[breathing shakily]

[engine revving]

[grunts]

- [somber music playing]

- [crying]

[somber string music building]

[Carmen] Who told you I'm not your mother?

It was the girls at school.

They told me you're too old to be my mom.

Those brats don't know anything.

The neighbors. They told me too.

They told me you were never pregnant.

[Carmen] You're old enough.

It's time I told you the truth.

You were abandoned.

Those girls left you behind.

[crying] Ramona was with them.

She knew. She knew what they did.

Why can't you understand

that they all wanted you to die?

I loved you.

I was the only one who ever did.

You're my girl!

[Brenda] I know, Mommy!

I know! I just wanna know

[Carmen] Which one gave birth to you?

I have no idea.

I just saw four girls running away

and getting in the boarding school van.

But none of them came back.

[Brenda, crying] Mommy? Mommy!

No, Mommy! No! Mom!

Mommy!

Don't leave me, Mommy, come back!

No. Mom, please don't

I need you!

- [crying]

- [door rattles]

[somber music playing]

[Brenda] Come on, Itzel.

I wanna show you something.

What are you looking for, Brenda?

This is the only thing

I have left from them.

I was wearing it when they abandoned me.

I'LL WAIT FOR YOU HERE ON THURSDAYS, MOM

I'M IN ECATEPEC

I'M IN VALLE DE CHALCO TODAY

[sobs]

[somber string music playing]

[continues crying]

[Irene] I want you

to look into Brenda Rey.

What was she doing

before she became an influencer?

Her family? Any criminal history?

I wanna know.

Of course, Congresswoman.

I have confidence that,

as my head of security, you'll handle it.

Don't let me down.

And this stays completely

between you and me, you understand?

[somber music playing]

Samantha, open the door.

Samantha.

[knocking on door]

[Fer] Samantha, you realize

I'm the one who should be mad, right?

Turn those off.

[Fer] You ruined your own birthday party,

not me.

It wasn't my fault.

You can't blame me for this.

- [Sam crying]

- [somber music building]

[Fer] Are you leaving?

No. No, the kids still need me.

So what are you?

I'm gonna be sleeping in the guest room.

I really don't wanna fight anymore,

but I [sighs]

- I can't forget how you humiliated Sam.

- Hey, Rodrigo.

[Rodrigo] I'm not blaming it

all on you or anything.

[sighs] I failed her too.

Sam really needed us, and I didn't notice.

[gentle piano music playing]

- [gentle music fades]

- [tense music playing]

[Manuel] Honey! We got some deliveries

for the new house.

- Open them.

- Okay, sweetie.

- Let's see.

- [Sofía] No! Don't open them yet!

[Camila] Why?

Well, we should at least see if everything

works properly, shouldn't we?

Hold on. The appliances have

a three-month warranty.

We don't need to rush it.

- [tense music playing]

- You feeling all right?

[Sofía] Yeah, of course. I'm fine.

Just put the boxes away

before the dogs get in

and pee on them or something.

And don't go peeing on the boxes. [laughs]

You should've been there and heard

the way they were threatening me.

Like, yelling that I was hiding something

from them.

Your mother?

Your mother was the worst of all of them.

Please forgive her.

The elections have her

under a lot of stress.

She sees enemies everywhere.

She's hated me

ever since she found out about us.

I'll tell her to respect you

like you're her daughter-in-law.

- I'm just so terrified of losing you.

- [pensive music playing]

- Why are you talking like that?

- Because she wants me gone.

Your mother showed me today

that she won't hesitate to lie about me.

You're not gonna lose me.

Quite the opposite.

I want everyone to know

I've fallen in love with you.

[door closes]

Have you lost your mind?

You had the audacity to meet

with Brenda and threaten her?

Brenda said I threatened her?

She accused me of that?

You lured her to a construction site.

You all started hurling accusations

like you were a bunch of mobsters.

How could you do that to her?

Because Fernanda thinks

that she was responsible for the mess

at Samantha's party, and I believe her.

Fernanda's my friend, and I stand by her.

[scoffs] Well, with friends like that

they'll end up screwing you over.

I calmed Brenda down.

But didn't it occur to you

that she might go to the media?

She could tell them everything

and ruin your career.

[music fades]

How are you doing? Hmm?

Fine.

Listen, sweetheart, it was

it was surprising.

We weren't expecting

to see you like this.

Is it really that bad?

No, no. Not at all. You look pretty cool.

It's just that

It's just that it's different.

[tender music playing]

I thought that you were embarrassed

by me like Mom was.

The most important person

in all this is you.

Honestly, when I was your age,

I tried out different styles too.

[chuckles] No.

It's more complicated than that.

I don't feel like I'm a boy,

but I don't feel like a girl either.

Sometimes I do.

I just can't explain it, y'know?

[clicks tongue] You wanna know

what I think?

You know, I don't think that this is

a decision you have to make right now.

You can take your time and let it happen.

- You think?

- [Rodrigo] Of course I do.

And I'll always support you.

Whatever decision you make.

I'm here for you.

- Come here

- [Sam laughs]

I love you.

- [Sam] Love you too.

- I know you do. [kisses]

[tender music fades]

- [horn honks]

- [tires screech]

[tense electronic music playing]

[cell phone ringing and vibrating]

BRENDA KEEPS DIGGING.

WE NEED TO SHUT HER UP FOREVER.

[music distorts]

[exhales deeply, echoes]

[gentle music playing]

[cell phone chimes]

HOW ARE YOU FEELING?

BETTER. I TALKED TO MY DAD LAST NIGHT.

YOU KNOW YOU CAN COUNT ON ME

FOR WHATEVER YOU NEED.

THANKS.

WHEN CAN WE SEE EACH OTHER?

I DON'T KNOW. I'LL LET YOU KNOW.

CALL ME IF YOU NEED ANYTHING.

I CAN GO WHEREVER YOU WANT.

[Sam sighs]

[exhales]

Honey. Hold on a minute.

- Let's go back inside.

- But Dad said I could go out.

Honey, what's going on with you?

You can tell me what's been happening,

okay? You can trust me.

Are you on drugs?

Wow, Mom. You're completely clueless,

aren't you?

Well, I know that Brenda

brainwashed you, and

I told you, it wasn't Brenda's fault.

She didn't know I was gonna shave my head.

Look, you can talk to me

about whatever you're going through.

If you're confused, we can make

an appointment with a therapist.

- Today, even.

- Do you never question yourself?

Even when you were young,

you never had any doubts?

No, of course you didn't.

Because you're perfect.

Just let me breathe, Mom.

You're suffocating me.

[upbeat dance music playing]

Hey! Wow!

Lookin' beautiful. [chuckles]

And I know this outfit

is definitely going to have an impact.

Ah. "Impact," you say.

On the number of followers

and sponsors you're gonna get.

And I'm gonna show Irene that

she really doesn't wanna mess with me.

You look beautiful. You're the best,

and you're gonna crush it today!

- [Brenda] Ah, Alex. I love you.

- [crowd clamoring]

Congresswoman! We haven't seen

your husband, Senator Carvajal,

at your campaign events lately.

- Is he well?

- Oh, yes. He's fine, thanks.

He's just in the middle

of some finance review.

- Thank you.

- Thanks.

[presenter] Ladies and gentlemen,

presenting the next mayor

of Mexico City, Irene Bustamante.

- [audience chanting] Irene! Irene! Irene!

- [cheering]

- [woman] Brenda!

- [applause]

[audience chanting] Brenda!

Brenda! Brenda! Brenda! Brenda!

[suspenseful music playing]

[audience] Brenda! Brenda!

Adriano, where do you think you're going?

You want a scandal

because you wouldn't let her up here?

[audience] Brenda! Brenda!

Brenda! Brenda!

Brenda! [whistling and cheering]

Hello! [laughs]

- [Irene] Brenda!

- It's okay, Irene. I'm not here for you.

I'm here to make

your wish come true, babe.

Let the world know all about us.

[cheering]

- [dramatic music playing]

- [reporter 1] Brenda!

[indistinct chatter]

[reporter 2] Are you a couple?

Brenda, Adriano, please!

[reporter 3] Brenda!

Brenda, how did you two meet?

When I started working with Adriano,

I found his heart was full of compassion.

And that's what I love most about him.

He always puts the needs of others first.

And those values

were taught to me by my mother.

[reporter 4] Is the relationship

part of the campaign?

No, no. Absolutely not.

On the contrary, I know many politicians

who only want to be seen with celebrities,

but I'm not interested.

My focus is on the people

who want me to fight for better housing.

And for the economy!

All the things that we the people,

the citizens, really care about!

- [audience] Irene! Irene!

- [cheering]

Irene! Irene! Irene!

[excited chatter]

We wanna thank you for your support.

We're so happy together. [chuckles]

[reporter 5] Congresswoman,

what are your thoughts on Brenda Rey?

- [Irene] Thank you for the questions.

- [reporter 6] Do you approve?

I think my son

is the one dating her, not me.

[reporter 7] Brenda,

could we have a photo?

[tense music playing]

Consider this a good thing.

We're getting engagement

from young voters.

Remember, Brenda has

millions of followers.

And people love

her relationship with Adriano.

Give me the room.

Close the door.

I need to know what you found.

What do you know about Brenda?

I just forwarded the file

to your tablet, ma'am.

[pensive music playing]

[man] Brenda Rey,

daughter of the entrepreneur couple

who were kidnapped and m*rder*d.

She was raised by relatives.

That's all I found.

That can't be everything.

- Are you certain?

- [man] Absolutely, ma'am.

She's not tied to anybody who can threaten

my campaign or my son? Nothing?

I didn't find out anything else, ma'am.

Brenda Rey is clean.

Ah, boy. [sniffles]

[tense music playing]

[Brenda] Adriano.

Where are you going?

[Adriano] Give me the keys.

Take the other car.

- Sir, we can't

- [Adriano] Take the other car!

You coming?

[Adriano] You have your favorite place.

This is mine.

I used to come here with my dad.

These woods make me feel safe.

[Brenda] Seems like a good place to think.

[Adriano] Yeah. I brought you here

because there's something

I don't understand.

[Brenda] Sure. What is it?

I don't understand how you went

from wanting to hide our relationship

to showing it off for the press.

Well, you said

that you wanted everyone to know.

Come on, you know what I'm talking about.

I never meant for us to put on a show.

I won't jeopardize my mother's campaign.

Jeopardize it?

Did you see the response?

The crowds loved

seeing the two of us together.

- You're a huge hit.

- [sighs]

I'm not the candidate, Brenda.

[Brenda sighs]

Listen. Being so supportive

of your mom is great,

but I don't wanna see you neglecting

your own future.

I bet you could even be president

if you really wanted.

[scoffs]

I just hope you didn't do all this

to get back at my mother.

You think that?

I have been nothing but respectful of her.

Even after I was attacked

by her and her friends.

She thinks I'm not good enough for you.

No. That's not true.

Maybe I got caught up in the moment.

I'm sorry for showing off.

I'm the one who's sorry.

It's just that I'm so proud

to be with you.

If it seems like I lost my mind,

it's 'cause I'm out of my mind with love.

- [chuckles softly]

- [upbeat music playing]

- Let's all dance on the floor ♪

- [both panting]

And I love begging for more ♪

- [song fades]

- [birds singing]

[suspenseful music playing]

I DID MY PART.

RELAYED THE INFO YOU GAVE ME ON BRENDA.

LOOK AMONG THE RUBBLE.

[Irene] I was mistaken.

She has no ties

to any of us or the gardener's family.

Well, that's a huge relief, isn't it?

Now we can move on

and forget all about Brenda.

- And you're sure?

- [Irene] Yes.

My head of security investigated her.

- And you can trust him?

- Of course.

He worked with my husband for years,

then with me. He's never disappointed us.

[Sofía] So everything Brenda told me

for her book was true.

[Irene] Yes, it was.

- I told you, but your fears cost me work.

- [Irene] Well, I'm sorry.

Why don't I find you something

on my team to make it up to you?

It's not just about the money I lost.

This was my first possibility

of success after 15 years of failures.

- Sof, what if you talk to Brenda?

- What? No, don't do that.

Don't let yourself be fooled.

I still don't trust her.

- [Sofía] No. I think I will.

- But, Sofi

[Sofía] I'm going to talk to Brenda.

It's worth trying, anyway.

- You're going now?

- [Irene] Oh my God.

I'm going with her. Wait here.

[Fer] You know what I think?

Brenda tried to turn my child against me,

and now she's doing the same to yours.

Just shut up. Stop talking.

- You see the kiss?

- [Fer] Well

She did it on purpose.

She's trying to

she's trying to mess with me.

Sure, and she wants more followers.

Without her social media, she's nothing.

Right. She's nothing

without her followers. Hmm?

[suspenseful music playing]

That's her whole life.

[Irene] Before working with me,

you were involved

in some pretty big campaigns, weren't you?

I would bet you've amassed contacts,

companies, corporate sponsors?

That's right, ma'am.

[Irene] Mm.

Brenda Rey.

I wanna know where her funding comes from

and who her most important sponsors are.

And then politely find out

how they could be persuaded

to drop their support.

To do that, I'd probably need

some evidence that Brenda's a risk.

That supporting her would jeopardize

their company.

Then it sounds like

you'll need to ruin her image.

I don't know. Hire a another influencer.

A reporter, maybe?

Just find somebody to take her down.

All that said,

I don't want my son involved.

This stays between me and you.

Am I understood?

Absolutely. I understand.

- [upbeat music playing]

- [can pops open, echoes]

Into the camera. Nice.

[camera shutter clicking]

Perfect. We got it. That's a wrap!

Oh, sweet. Thanks, guys.

- Brenda! Can I get a selfie?

- Brenda!

- [Brenda] Hey!

- Brenda!

[Brenda] Yeah, we can take some pics.

Just give me a sec.

Hi, Brenda. Could we talk for a sec?

[indistinct chatter]

Yeah. Come on.

So, is this another ambush,

or are you here alone?

I'm here to apologize for what happened.

What we did was awful.

I should never have agreed to go.

You know me, though, don't you?

- I told you about my whole life.

- [sighs] I know you did.

I'm sorry for letting you down, Brenda.

I mean, look. What's the problem?

What on earth is so bad

about getting to know all four of you?

The way you're acting, it's

- Like you've got something to hide.

- [tense music playing]

You don't think

I at least deserve an explanation?

Well, I can tell you

that we made mistakes.

There are things

that we did when we were younger

that we never told anyone about.

Not even our families.

But I swear that I have

absolutely no doubts about you.

I'm loving our work together.

Not just the book. All of it.

Well, look.

It's okay. Let's put it behind us.

- I just need a favor.

- Course. Anything.

Is your publisher

from 15 years ago still around?

- Yeah.

- Okay. I need you to speak with them.

Because the one I was talking to,

their deal it wasn't very good.

Oh, Brenda.

You have no idea how happy they'll be.

With all the followers you have,

They've got a built-in audience already.

[chuckles] Okay. Uh, would you mind

taking care of that? I'm super swamped.

[Sofía] Yeah. I'll call them today.

And you can trust me. 100%.

Javier. Of course you should sign with me.

Learning to Love was a bestseller.

And that was years ago, Sofía.

Sure, but we've got another bestseller

coming with Brenda Rey's biography.

Her millions of followers are

all going to wanna know about her life.

Well, it's very tempting,

but why isn't Brenda here with you now?

She asked me to take care of it.

She's incredibly busy.

- I hope that's not a problem.

- [Javier] No. Of course it isn't.

I know you.

I've done my research.

I've interviewed Brenda.

And this biography

was personally authorized.

[sighs] I have complete faith in you.

Send me what you have so far.

If it's good, we'll publish the book.

[chuckles]

[Omar] Going pretty hard there.

[panting] Uh, rough day.

But after this, it all disappears.

[treadmill beeps]

I don't get you.

- [laughs]

- But I love you.

[Martina] Mm.

- I'm never going to get used to it.

- What?

Just the fact that nothing bothers you.

It's like you're the perfect man.

Well nah.

The almost perfect man.

If you're feeling good, then so am I.

It's just that easy.

[sighs] Either you're just naive,

or I've finally met a man

who's sure of himself.

The second one.

- [scoffs]

- Trust me.

[both laugh]

You know what's crazy?

All those men are just staring at you.

I feel like the most envied man here.

[sultry music playing]

Why, though?

They probably all think

you and I are just friends.

- Oh, yeah?

- Sure.

Come here.

[sultry Spanish pop music swells]

Now they know

we're more than just friends.

[panting]

How much? No. No, no, no. I'm paying.

I'll pay. You just grab a seat.

Okay? All right?

- Well, thanks.

- Okay? No, my pleasure.

[sultry Spanish pop continues on radio]

[Omar] Thanks so much.

- Here you go, honey.

- Thank you.

- No worries.

- And the cookies?

- Ah! Sorry. I totally forgot.

- No. I'll go. It's my turn.

- No. [clicks tongue]

- Just sit down. I got it.

- Sit.

- [Omar] You sure?

- [Martina] Yeah.

- [suspenseful music playing]

[Martina] Hi. You have any cookies?

Yeah. Four, please. Great.

- Here we go.

- That's great.

- Enjoy.

- [laughs]

[sighs, chuckles]

I mean, we're definitely trending.

Apparently, people do like love.

- Brenda was right, after all. [chuckles]

- [Irene] Mm-hmm.

I guess you must like dishonesty.

Because when I asked

if you were dating her, you said,

"Of course not. No."

It was It was just too soon.

We didn't know it was happening so fast.

- [Irene] Hmm. And she feels the same way?

- Yeah.

- Bring her to the event tomorrow.

- [tense music playing]

Are you sure?

If you like her this much,

then my only real option

is to play nice and get along with her.

But you'll get tired of her,

and you'll find someone else.

Or so I imagine.

Okay.

[man on PA] Welcome one and all

to our 70th annual golf tournament.

The following is a notice for all players.

[upbeat music playing]

Your girlfriend's late,

and you know that bothers me.

- Could you not start with that?

- [Irene] Ugh.

- We're here to have some fun.

- [Irene] Mm.

- Not work.

- Right.

Ah. There she is.

Maybe you need

to tell that to your girlfriend.

- [camera shutter clicks]

- Thanks.

- My pleasure, guys.

- Thanks so much.

She loves the attention, doesn't she?

- [chuckles]

- Ugh.

- Hi, you.

- [Brenda] Hi.

- Irene.

- Brenda.

Thanks a lot.

Well, I'd love

to be able to stay and chat,

but you were late.

So instead, I'm gonna meet

with some other friends.

- Enjoy.

- [Brenda chuckles]

[suspenseful music playing]

[both chuckle softly]

- Excuse me. Can I get a photo?

- [Adriano] Yes.

Of course.

[camera shutter clicking]

- Thanks.

- [cell phone chimes]

YOU NEED TO SEE THIS.

WATCH IT RIGHT NOW.

- I'm so sorry. I'll put it on silent.

- Oh no.

Don't worry about it.

I've gotta get down there.

- Sure thing.

- I'll see you later?

- Yeah. Of course.

- Thanks. [chuckles]

[suspenseful music continues]

[woman] "True love," huh?

Fam, there is nothing true

about this one! [laughs]

Damn! Talk about

a marriage of convenience.

You all know about Brenda Rey, don't you?

Well, now, Brenda is climbing

that political ladder.

Poor baby Adriano Bustamante.

He got hooked by a woman

fishing for promo opportunities.

Damn. But let's talk the smooch.

That kiss?

That was more staged

than Lady Gaga's backup dancers, no lie.

Adriano's a hottie, no one's denying it,

but he doesn't have his mama's brains.

Now, she is a badass.

We women need

to raise our voices to be heard.

We need women to fight for us.

Come on, Brenda.

Empty smile, empty head.

Pulling a stunt like that at an event

that could actually make a difference

for women, just for views?

No ma'am! Nope. She doesn't represent us.

Alex, I just watched it.

[Alex] And I got a call

from the cosmetics company

and the energy drink.

- They're dropping you from their accounts.

- What? Because of one video?

No. No, that's impossible.

She doesn't have that kind of reach.

It was Irene. It had to be.

She's the one with the power

and the contacts to scare off my sponsors.

Plus, don't you think it's weird

how she sucked up to Irene?

[Alex] You have to respond

on your socials.

Yeah. Let's do it.

I won't let her ruin

everything we've worked for.

[suspenseful music continues]

[music distorts]

[music fades]

[thuds]

[man] Where are we going?

What are you gonna do?

You guys aren't gonna k*ll her, are you?

[tense music playing]

[tense music fades]

[somber closing theme music playing]