02x11 - Mejía agrees to be Rosales' vice-presidential formula

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HER MOTHER'S k*ller, SEASON 2

You're a warrior.

And that's why…

you need to be very strong.

For your son.

Rosales destroyed his life.
Do you know what the doctor said?

That he would never recover.

Guillermo, he'll be in a wheelchair

for the rest of his life.

Pedro will never be the same.

What you're living through is too painful.

And I do understand you.

When I lost Rosario,
I lost half of my life.

Well…

at least you have someone to blame.

-It must've been awful.
-Very.

Listen to me, Lucía.

It's in these situations

when we need to remain calm,

keep a cool head
and not be consumed by emotions.

That's why I…

dare…

ask you a difficult favor,

but a necessary one.

Sure, tell me.

Deny the altercation
between Jaime and Pedro.

Why should I do that?

Because if you confirm that quarrel,

it'll be impossible for us
to win the presidency.

That's good.

My son and I want him to lose.

Allowing him to win
is like rewarding him for what he did.

At first glance, it is.

But I'm asking you to think about
your future and your son's,

who's still very young and hot-headed.

Let's face it, Lucía,

Pedro's condition won't allow him to work.

That's why you need to trust me.

The most important thing now is that you,
Pedro, and your son, have all you need,

and I'll personally take care of that.

But it'll only work if you listen to me.

How did they find out
about Pedro's condition

and the impasse with Jaime?

Do we have a mole here?

No, I don't think so.

It happened at the club.

There were some people around, that's all.

We asked you to be calm,

and you didn't listen.

There was no way of knowing
it would end up in tragedy.

Your recklessness
is getting very expensive.

You're throwing everybody's work
down the drain.

-Yes! And you are--
-Wait a minute.

This is no time for blame games,
far from it.

We need to calm down…

and think of who could replace Pedro.

And the most important,
how are we going to refute that fight?

There's Guillermo. Hold on.

Good morning.

The truth is I wasn't expecting
to make a statement today,

but since you're here,

I'm willing to answer all your questions.

What about the fight

between Mr. Rosales and Mr. Álamo
before the attack?

Just don't spread fake news

without corroborating the source,

because we're dealing
with one man's health

and another man's reputation.

And it would be highly irresponsible
to blame Mr. Rosales

for Mr. Pedro Álamo's accident.

It's not baseless rumors,
Mr. Mejía.

There are witnesses who saw them arguing.

You never cease to amaze me.

It's remarkable.

You move from showbiz gossip
to investigation cases,

and when it's convenient,
to being a reporter.

All this is
according to what the party dictates,

Pablo de la Torre's party
through Analía Guerrero, right?

Thank you so much, sir,
for following my career,

but you're wrong.

Mr. Pablo de la Torre
doesn't need to buy journalists.

And I'm absolutely sure

that the Colombians know
the kind of journalist I've always been.

Why don't you answer the question, please?

Well…

That fool doesn't forgive Guillermo
for not falling for her.

Paulina, a scorned woman
is very dangerous.

I don't know where you got
that from, because I can assure you

it's not true.

Here, next to me is Ms. Lucía de Álamo,

Pedro Álamo's wife.

If you don't believe me,
she can confirm the information.

Ms. Lucía,
is it true what he's saying?

It is.

Mr. Mejía is telling the truth.

My husband's health crisis
was spontaneous,

and Mr. Rosales has nothing to do

with this situation.

As a family, we're going through
some difficult times,

so we ask you to respect our privacy

and refrain from speculating,

which would only…

make this moment even more difficult.

There it is.

Guillermo's just saved you.

That's how politics works, man.

Mr. Mejía, who will replace Pedro Álamo,

considering that he's been declared
permanently incapacitated?

First of all, I find it… disrespectful

to say
that he's permanently incapacitated.

Doctors are still studying that,

and we expect the best.

Second, that news is not for me to tell.

If I'm here today,
it's because of the friendship

I share with Pedro and his family.

Finally, I ask you
from the bottom of my heart

to not fall in with Mr. Rosales'
adversaries' dirty games,

that only seek to tarnish his image.

I wish you a wonderful day.

Guillermo's morality.

We know he has no scruples
when it comes to lying.

Is Analía connected to that fight?

Not at all.

I ask because you seem to forget
that the latest scandals

-have been because of her.
-I don't forget anything,

especially that we're in the run-off
thanks to her.

And Guillermo will do anything
to make us lose.

So please, Magda, let's join forces

and forget our differences for a while.

I know you're a serious
and professional woman,

have been and will be, right?

Of course.

I've been thinking about it thoroughly,

and I think our best choice is…

Guillermo.

He's really good
at handling the masses

and has unconditional followers.

What worries me

is the group of voters

who still connects him to the atrocities

he was accused of.

What do you think, Paulina?

Guillermo proved his innocence,

he's doing better in every survey,

he's a monster with the media,

and, honestly, has a strength
that many politicians lack.

I don't see a better option than him.

Guillermo, Lucía,
thank you for your statement.

Lucía,

I'm so sorry for everything,

and I appreciate your discretion.

I didn't do it for you.

If you'd like to thank anyone,
thank Guillermo.

He made me realize that my husband
wouldn't have wanted

to make this animosity public.

Guillermo, you know that Pedro
would've never done anything

that might harm the party.

Please, excuse us for interrupting.

Lucía and I would like to have a moment
with the president

in his office, if we may.

Yes, of course.

Lucía, can you wait in my office, please?

We need to discuss something
with Guillermo,

since we're all here.

It won't take long, I promise.

No problem.

Thanks.

Please, Guillermo.

I'll be frank with you.

We were discussing who could be
the best replacement for Pedro,

and your name came up.

Are you serious? Because…

well, this takes me by surprise.

Since Guillermo is here,

I suggest we vote right away.

Who's in favor

of having him as new candidate
for the vice presidency?

Please raise your hand.

Well, it's a unanimous decision.

That's that, Guillermo.

I feel really honored. Er…

Thank you for trusting me.

Unfortunately, I cannot accept.

All of you know what I've been through,

and at this point in my life,
I just want to be at peace.

Guillermo, I know
it's not an easy decision,

but as you noticed, we all agree
that you are our best choice.

Why don't you take some time
to think it over?

We are willing to wait, aren't we?

Yes, absolutely. And Guillermo, please,

do what's best for the party,
and above all,

what's best for the country.

One more thing.

If you join Jaime as his running mate,

our victory will be overwhelming,
and we'll defeat De la Torre.

Okay, let's not push him.

This meeting is adjourned.

Guillermo, the decision
to be the new vice president, or not…

is in your hands.

I won't make promises,

but I give you my word
I'll think about it.

But, please…

check other options too.

Okay?

Yes, let's go.

Well.

How does it feel?

Excuse me?

I know it was you and Mejía

who organized this whole trap
to take Pedro out of the race.

I have no idea what you're talking about.

I'm no idiot.

Hmm?

I believe it was you…

who told Álamo to organize that meeting
behind my back,

while Guillermo poisoned my head.

You two did something to Pedro.

Careful with your words.

You don't have a shred of evidence
of what you're saying.

We, on the other hand…

have everything we need

to f*ck you up whenever we want.

Be careful.

Naivety is so cute.

Rosales has the tendency to think
he's making the decisions.

But beware…

there's nothing worse
than a humiliated idiot.

He could mess it all up
in the homestretch.

Yes, I agree.

Jaime is a jerk.

Well, once you're named vice president,
we must find allies,

especially inland.

-Sweetheart.
-Hi.

Hello.

It's becoming the custom to find you here
all the time, isn't it?

How terrible.
But don't worry. We're about to finish.

I was made
an important offer today.

-You were offered a position?
-Yes.

Being running mate of Rosales.

He should accept, right?
What do you think?

Hmm. Pablo told me,
but I didn't believe him.

What?

Why?

Because you're not made
to be second fiddle.

And, as I see it,
Pablo will win the election.

Really?

I really appreciate your faith in me.

I'm more and more convinced
you're the perfect match for me.

I'll be downstairs. Excuse me.

What do you mean Pablo will win?

This is… just ridiculous.

It makes no sense. Carolina's still sick.

Falling into Guillermo's hands again
makes no sense.

This is not about Carolina's illness.

Haven't you thought that there's a chance
that she's like Mejía?

What?

What if they are in cahoots,

came to an agreement at the clinic,

-and told us lies?
-That's not true.

I think that might be possible,

and I recommended her to you.

I should've seen it coming.
I do know Mejía.

Okay, okay. Fine.

But you can't anticipate
everything Guillermo does.

I'll confront them.

No, no.

You're not going to Guillermo's.
Are you insane?

He'll make a fuss
and then he'll blame you. No.

Calm down.

I know what I'm doing.

-I'll come with you, then.
-No. Stay here, will you?

I want to expose her.

She won't take me for a fool again.

I'll be right back.

Carolina!

Come down! I know you're there.

What's Pablo doing here?

-Carolina!
-Where are my clothes?

Won't you do anything? Say anything?

Sorry, what is this?
If I had known you were going to interrupt

the privacy of this home,
I wouldn't have let you in.

And tell your gorilla to chill.

Sebas.

Pablo the Handsome.

I hadn't had the pleasure of your presence
in a long time,

at my home.

Especially at this time, and uninvited.

Call Carolina.

Carolina, honey.

Come, someone's looking for you.

She's coming down.

I just can't understand
what you're doing with this guy.

After everything he did to you.

The same applies
to your relationship with Analía.

And yet, despite everything she did to me,

I respected your decision.

So, since I'm with Analía,
the best you can do is be with him?

Pablo, don't underestimate me.

I'm a grown woman and can make
my own decisions without your permission.

I agree.

But this man wants to be with you
to piss me off. He's using you.

-That's exactly what I think…
-Yes?

…of your relationship with Analía,

but you defend her
and consider her your big love.

So she's using me to piss you off.
Poor thing.

-She's my daughter, Pablo.
-Right.

-She's my daughter. Don't ever forget.
-Mm-hmm.

Listen to me.

I am in love with Carolina.

I see the things you never saw in her,

and I'll never neglect her.

Right. You know what?

Narcissistic psychopaths

can't love. They just can't.

The only thing they can do is destroy,

k*ll people, abuse people, r*pe women.

Terrible. It's called
an inferiority complex.

It's true.

Screw this.

I wanted to do this in private but…

since…

Pablo has come to visit us, well…

Carolina Valencia,

will you marry me?

It's an honor for me to communicate,
that as of now,

Mr. Guillermo León Mejía will replace

our dear friend and comrade, Pedro Álamo.

-Bravo.
-Very good!

As you all know,

Guillermo Mejía is a politician
with a long career,

who's been through
some very difficult times.

But, despite injustice against him,

he's overcome those obstacles

and come out victorious.

I, at…

Thanks.

Thank you for your words, Jaime.

Well, it wasn't easy.

It wasn't easy to make the decision
and accept this generous nomination.

I meditated a lot.

But after…

so much injustice, and knowing closely

those people society has convicted
and relegated

to the background,

I thought it would be selfish of me
to refuse to represent you…

This man gets you.

He's lived it firsthand.
He's even been in jail.

Don't tell me
you're being convinced by this man.

It's all problems, complications.

Fooling the people. They all do the same.

…I'm willing to do my best
to serve the Colombian people,

and to show that every single one of us
has the right to redemption.

Mr. Mejía has always been there for us.

He's always stood by his convictions.

He can do something for this country.

Today, I'm here,

committed…

to take the challenge

of becoming the candidate
of second chances.

Bravo.

Great.

Excellent.

Sir, how does it feel
to be candidate for the vice presidency

after being a candidate
for the presidency?

I feel great.

I feel lucky,
honored to be part of this great team.

This is something we must learn
here in Colombia.

We must put aside
the lust for being in the limelight.

We need to add more people,
including the marginalized, and understand

that the average citizen is as important

as the president.

Is your candidacy legal?

Listen, my friend,

if my nomination
wasn't legal and transparent

we wouldn't be in this press conference.

But it makes sense.

Your question is a perfect example
of what the collective imagination is.

When you think that every person
who's been in jail

will continue being a criminal.

And don't forget

that there are a lot of innocent people
unfairly convicted,

like I was.

But justice always prevails.

I never lost faith in the institutions.

It must be hard to be in jail,
especially when you're innocent.

How can you live with it
and not lose hope?

It wasn't easy.

Do you know how I kept afloat?

With the support of so many people,
their messages,

their letters.

It was… my fuel.

But there's something else,

a much stronger force.

Love.

When I… When I felt most lost,

I found Carolina Valencia along the way,

and she's become my rock.

An extraordinary woman.

An exemplary mother,
who hasn't had it easy,

because she's been stigmatized
as a mentally-ill person

by a man who, in his political campaign,

has always defended
the issue of mental health.

Mr. Pablo de la Torre.

This guy's so cunning.

It takes ba*ls to get involved
with Pablo's ex.

"ba*ls"? The man's gross.

This is brand-new information. Uh…

I'm really blessed by good fortune

since she's agreed to marry me.

Congratulations.

Dear, Jaime, step over here.

I trust…

my beloved people and their wisdom.

I am sure

they will wisely choose
the man who will best lead the country.

Rosales-Mejía, Democratic Force.

This is a disgrace.

It's absolutely outrageous.

I can't believe Carolina

is doing whatever she wants
without thinking of Helena.

She's not insane, Mom. She's dangerous.

She's as rotten as Guillermo.

How could they have announced
something like that

without telling her daughter first?

She still doesn't understand
how much she hurts her.

I'll talk to Helena before she finds out.

I'll go with you.

Babe.

Hi, Dad.

How are you?

Fine. I'm studying.

Did something happen?

It looks serious.

Baby.

What is it?

-Tell me.
-Your mom.

-What about her?
-Honey,

your mom's dating Guillermo.

What?

And they're getting married.

I don't understand what you're saying.

Sweetheart, nobody does.

Nobody does.

Why didn't she tell me?

I'm sure she was going to.

The problem is Guillermo did it first
at a press conference.

How can she marry that man?

-We must do something.
-Helena,

-we won't do anything.
-She can't marry him.

There's nothing I can do, sweetheart.

Your mom was discharged by her doctor.

I won't get involved anymore.

I'm telling you this to let you know

that things will change a little.

Okay?

I won't let you near that man.

What do you mean?

That I won't see Mom?

Helena…

-What?
-…I'd never let that happen.

Then what will change?

Well,

some conditions for visitation.

And she surely won't like that.

And we'll probably fight a lot.
That's why I'm telling you.

So you can be prepared.

I don't want to go through it again.

Honey, nobody does.

But that's life.

We'll have to choose sides,
and I'm sure you'll do it right.

Because you know what's best.

And you're a big girl.

Aren't you?

Your dad is the new candidate
for the Democratic Force Party.

How does it feel to see your efforts
to stop Mejía from returning to politics

were in vain?

Citizens in this country
must find suspicious

everything's that's happening
inside Democratic Force.

What do you mean exactly?

For starters, the biggest opponent
of Guillermo Mejía in his party,

Mr. Mariano Ortega,

who was in perfectly good health,

died recently of a heart attack.

Surprising, right?

And now, Mr. Álamo,

who was also perfectly healthy

to be a candidate, collapsed.

And this doesn't allow him
to continue in his role.

What a terrible person.

Be careful.

What they're saying is true.

It's been a hard year
for the party.

Or the candidates looking for more power
in the party

are the ones causing all this.

I say this because
there's a big, big rumor

that there was a fight
between party members

right before Mr. Álamo had the stroke.

So, Mr. Rosales, I advise you
to be cautious,

to be very alert
of everything going on around you,

because this is no coincidence.

Are you saying that Mr. Mejía
is responsible for it?

I'm not saying that, you're saying that.

I want to invite every Colombian

to vote responsibly and not get fooled.

Do not get fooled.

Don't forget that,
in some corruption cases,

crimes, forced deaths,

some candidates who want to be
our government leaders

are involved.

Mejía and Paulina used me.

I became their useful idiot.

But they're going to pay.

I'll let them…

believe I'm an idiot
until I'm given the presidency.

Good idea.

Yes.

But after that,

I'm going to w*r.

And I need you to choose sides.

I'm obviously on your side,

but let me warn you,
this game is… is very dangerous.

I know.

But I can play dirty too.

What I need is evidence

of every disgusting thing
Mejía's been doing,

so when time comes,

I can expose him.

That is… very difficult,

because Paulina's an expert
in covering up everything.

Without evidence, I'm f*cked.

I'll have to resign.

No, of course not. That would mean
making De la Torre the winner.

Yes, I know!

It's either that…

or getting k*lled.

What do you think of Mejía
marrying your partner's ex?

Two of a kind?

Haven't you noticed how most people

with dubious ethical, moral values,
with no principles

tend to get together?

Analía's a harpy.

That lady sucks.

You can tell she's green with envy.

I asked Guillermo
not to talk about the wedding

until I talked to Helena.

You know Mr. Mejía.

He's so in love.

It seems the campaign motto… worked.

"The candidate of second chances."

Mm-hmm.

How's the woman who allowed me
to be happy again?

Babe, I asked you

not to say anything to the media
before I talked to Helena.

Honey, I'm sorry if I was wrong,

but I was so exc… I am so excited and…

I couldn't help letting the world know
I love you and I'm here,

thanks to you.

Your words were beautiful,
but I'm scared to think

that Helena can take it really badly.

No, you can't allow yourself
to be scared anymore.

You're a great mom
and your girl loves you.

Did you hear what Analía said
about me? About us?

That woman has no limits.

I don't give a damn what the world thinks,

but we're back to the same.

It scares me that Helena can be influenced

by what that woman says.

That won't happen. Helena will understand.

As for Analía, leave her to me,
I'll put her in her place.

And baby, please,

excuse my recklessness,
but I can't control myself.

I love you!

What are you…

playing with this show
of marrying Carolina?

Are you falling for her?

I want to understand.

I don't understand
this sudden change of plans.

We agreed on making her spy

on Pablo's campaign,
and then blame Analía for her death.

Relax.

I know what I'm doing.
I'm changing plans for the better.

So don't worry.

We will both be in charge of this country.

And we're doing alright.

We're trending.

If Guillermo accepted the vice presidency,

he must think that Rosales will win.

He must have a plan to get the presidency.
That's for sure.

The elections are around the corner
and we don't know

what he's done.

That means that we must reinforce

our people inland

and protect the elections
in case of fraud.

I'm sure they'll try to do it.

I agree.

How will we handle your presence?

Because your resignation was public.
That could be negative.

Discretion.

Nobody needs to know I'm working with you.

And I'm with you one hundred percent.

And I hope we can work together.

-Of course.
-Okay.

So, we need to focus on young people.

Okay? We need to let them know

that they will change the country,

that they are deciding
to make this change.

Why? Because they'll be voting
for new blood, a new message,

and we'll leave those fossils behind.

-Mm-hmm.
-Love it.

Do you have statistics
to know what the numbers would be like

in case we have that electoral strength?

-Didn't Benji send them?
-No.

Okay, wait.

Er… This and this.

There. It's in the chat now.

Right, there it is.

So, you'll be focusing on surveys, okay?

And on voting intention.

Besides, we'll be focusing
on that demographic, young people.

We'll swamp social media with messages,

with… I don't know, your speech,
government plans,

but we'll do it in an emotional way,

with soulful, touching messages,
so the people identify with you.

-Okay?
-Okay.

I'm sorry to interrupt,
but I need you to see this.

Mejía's doing the same thing as we are.

What a jerk.

He's good, huh?

Of course, he's copying the strategy
I used on him.

Typical.

Truth is, it was really good.

He's turning public opinion in his favor.

Hmm?

He's posting what people feel and think

but don't dare say.

So, what are you…

going to do?

We'll continue this path.

What's on your mind?

To make incendiary statements,

like you and Guillermo did?

If you must, or worse.

To defeat Guillermo,
you must know how to read him.

He has to feel cornered,

knowing that we'll be the ones who'll win.

So, you need to make a statement.

Your image is your strength. Look at you.

You're a clever, handsome, coherent guy,
a great dad.

That's why you must address the country.

You must tell the people that you'll fight
for Helena's custody,

because you won't allow your daughter
to be in the hands of a r*pist.

Not like that.

I mean, I won't expose my daughter's life

to get some votes. You know that.

You really don't know who you're facing.

-It's abundantly clear to me.
-Sure.

But I won't behave like he does.

Hi, Eugenia. I'm here to get Helena.

No, I can't believe the nerve.

You're an amoral, selfish woman.

Listen, we'd better not talk about that,

or you'll come off badly.

You betrayed Guillermo
when he needed you the most,

despite him doing everything you asked,

even denying Analía as his daughter.

Is that what he told you?

It isn't true.

I can't understand
how you let yourself be brainwashed

from a social climber
who's hurt this family and Pablo so much.

You used to love that social climber,
just like Manuel José.

So happy to have named
the president of this country.

No, you got it all wrong.

I'm not like you.

Manuel José and I did support Guillermo

without knowing he was going to betray us.

But unlike you,

I loved my husband more than anyone
in this world.

But you…

you're just an opportunist
who never loved Pablo.

All you wanted was power,
but you messed up.

Pablo won't lose against Rosales,

so it won't work for you.

Look, I couldn't care less
about your opinion of me.

I'm not here for you,
I'm here for my daughter. Helena!

-Helena, sweetheart!
-Quiet.

Stop shouting.

-She has nothing to say to you.
-I'm her mom. She has to.

Helena!

Baby!

Why didn't you tell me?

Babe, I came here to do it,

but somewhere else.
Your grandma won't let us talk.

-She's not going anywhere.
-Granny, I want to hear Mom.

We'll be in the park, you can see us both.

You're right,
we can't stand still.

Let's talk to Elvira

and have her exhume her husband's body
to make an autopsy.

Alright. I agree.

I know this whole thing with Helena
is very hard,

it's not easy for you.

I understand.

I understand what you're feeling.

-I know, I know.
-I do understand.

-You know what?
-Hmm?

All this is unimportant

when I feel my daughter is at risk…

Fine.

…or you are.

I won't let Guillermo mess with my family.

He already has.

He's with Carolina to harm Helena.

That's why I'll fight for custody.
And if I have to…

use the fact that she's harming Helena,
I will.

She can't be this close to Guillermo.

No.

No way.

Listen.

What do you want?

What do you want?

I'm going to kiss you.

-Mm-hmm?
-Mm-hmm.

I don't want to be too intense or pushy,

but if what you're saying is true,
it must be made public.

-It's not easy, I know.
-Mm-hmm.

-I'll do what I have to do.
-Mm-hmm.

But not that.

Because I won't…

turn my daughter's life into a media show.

-I know.
-Okay?

I know. I understand.

I want us all to be safe,

you, her, all of us.

-I know.
-I'll care for you.

Thanks.

Hmm.

-Oops.
-Speaking of Mom.

Hello.

Okay. Calm down.

I'm on my way.

Carolina's talking to my daughter.

I don't know what.

Don't let it affect you.

Remember what we talked about.

-Mm-hmm.
-Okay?

I don't know.

Babe, there's nothing to know
at this point.

I won't do anything you don't want.

All I ask you is to meet Guillermo, honey.

Draw your own conclusions about him.

It won't be easy, Mom.

Dad doesn't want me near that man.

That's really unfair.

Have you heard all the awful things
they say about Analía?

Well, I don't care.

I don't care because I'm sure

your dad will do anything to protect you.

Just like me.

I don't want you to fight over me again.

Don't say that, sweetheart.

I'm just asking you
to give Guillermo a chance.

And if, after that,
you still think he's a bad person,

I won't marry him.

I've been alone a long time,

without anyone who cares for me,

trying to get better.

Your dad…

he's with Analía, starting over.

Guillermo's nice to me,

he loves me, makes me happy.

Helena.

Honey, my car's parked over there.

I need to talk to your mom.

-Go.
-Pablo,

Helena's the only topic
we have to discuss.

So, if you must tell me something
about her,

you can do it in her presence.

Yes, sure. I know.

But right now,
I need to talk to you alone.

Dad, Mom's right.

I'm mature and you must trust me.

I'll decide if I want to meet Guillermo.