01x01 - Episode 1

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A NETFLIX SERIES

♪ Yours is a caged heart
With clipped wings ♪

♪ For having fallen
For the wrong man ♪

♪ Should you meet her
You would understand me ♪

♪ She's not your average woman ♪

♪ With great danger ahead ♪

♪ We face a dangerous enemy ♪

♪ Yet we will conquer ♪

♪ Our love is stronger
Than our fear of death ♪

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

♪ Your smile lights up
Even the darkest days ♪

♪ Don't you falter ♪

♪ This forbidden love is our medicine ♪

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

♪ Sweeter and thriving ♪

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

♪ Forbidden woman
Can't help loving you ♪

FORBIDDEN WOMAN

[Karen] Happy families are similar,

yet unhappy families
are miserable in unique ways.

I thought mine was a happy family.

But that tragedy,
and what happened later on,

made me realize how mistaken I was.

[Doris] Karen?

Esteban is packing. He's leaving.

Put him on speaker, Doris, please.

[tense music]

Esteban,

your sister wants to talk to you.

Did you tell her?

Esteban, I totally understand
that you feel hurt and enraged.

But please, don't leave your house.
Not like that.

Did Doris tell you what she did?

Yes, and I won't justify her infidelity.

Still, please don't make rash decisions.

In moments like these,
you have to stop, breathe,

and try to find a solution.

You know I'm ditching
one of the most important events

we've hosted for the foundation.

At least wait for me.

I'm about to board the plane.

I won't make any promises.

[music fades]

[Amalia] She's as cheeky
as they come. [laughs]

She's bold… as brass.

Anything you want to tell me?

-Excuse me?
-Anything you want to say?

Because we can discuss it.

Not me. Do you?

Then, why the aggression?

Oh! Oh! [laughs]

That's really funny. Sorry about that.

Sorry, but no. Actually,
I was listening to a song. Here.

Listen carefully.

♪ She's bold as brass ♪

Huh?

-Oh, no. How can you…?
-I apologize.

-I thought you were referring to me.
-No, no.

This is a song from my son's album.

This is his second album.

Oh, he's a singer.

Are you kidding?
He's Víctor Rodríguez, the best.

Haven't you heard of him? Don't tell me
you're the anti-popular music type

because it's "tacky."

No, really. Please forgive me
because I'm totally out of date.

Well, you're missing out, huh?
Allow me to introduce myself.

Amalia Rodríguez.
I'm the artist's manager and…

Actually, I'm the artist's "momager."

-Karen Arbeláez. Nice to meet you.
-Same here.

Do you want to watch the video?

-Huh? We have time.
-Of course we do.

It's beautiful, look.

♪ You should have ♪

Huh?

♪ Let me be ♪

♪ Right where I was ♪

♪ I didn't know you and wasn't looking ♪

♪ To be turned over, upside down ♪

♪ Did you have to do it? ♪

♪ I was minding my own business ♪

♪ You took down the door
And broke in ♪

♪ She shamelessly… ♪

-Pedro, my man, pause it there.
-Okay.

Don't you guys think
the video needs to be more dynamic?

-I'm sure the director did more takes.
-Right.

Let's ask the editor to fix that.

Okay, I'll call him.

-Hello?
-We could include…

Hi, gorgeous.

I'm on my way.

How are you, my queen?

So, Víctor is dating someone?

-He hasn't told me any…
-Come on, Jair, do tell.

Well, yes. As far as I know,
he's dating some chick.

Getting to know her.

But is it serious?

I wouldn't know.
I'd be speculating because I don't…

Jair, let's go to the airport.
I'll go pick up my mom.

Nah, partner. To the airport, really?
I'll go by myself.

Your fans will be all over us.

Hey, but I want to go pick up my mother.
Why is it a problem?

You should consider getting a driver.

[sighs] You surprise me, partner.
After riding buses all our lives,

-we'll be snobs now?
-[both laugh]

-Right, Betty?
-Really?

Will you ride a bus
to the awards ceremony?

-That's personality right there, dude.
-Is that right?

Pedro, my man,
look into what I asked you to do

and take the monitor to Mrs. Amalia's.
She'll get mad.

-Right, she'll k*ll me.
-See you, Betty.

See you. Don't be surprised
if you don't see me around soon.

[dramatic music]

-Okay, see you later, huh?
-Hmm.

What's so funny?

-Nothing.
-Play the video to see how I look.

I looked weird, right?

-No.
-No?

What about you? Are you married?
Do you have kids?

I'm married. I have a ten-year-old boy.

-Hmm.
-He's my whole life.

Is he? You're a good mom.

Come on, show me your pics.
I know you're dying to.

-[gasps] He's so handsome.
-His name is Sergio.

Sergio. Wow!

And your better half.

[tense music]

Better half or bitter half?

-[announcer] Passengers of the flight…
-Lately, he's a very busy man.

…bound for Bogotá…

-That's our flight.
-…please go to…

-That's right.
-Let's go.

Beautiful family.

ORDUZ FOR PRESIDENT

Gratitude and commitment.

The values we should cultivate
within families

so that they are reflected in society.

-How was that?
-Very good.

Everything's ready for today's interview.

As soon as Karen's here.

Will you take her with you?
Wasn't she on a trip?

She came back sooner.

Carlos went to the airport to pick her up.

But is it wise to bring her?

[dramatic music]

Visuals must be consistent

with discourse.

I'm the family candidate.
I must represent families.

Even my son should go to the interview.

Karen won't allow that.

Still, I suggest you don't give her
more prominence than she should have.

I use Karen when I need her.

And she can keep wasting time
with her foundation.

Being the husband of Autonomous Women's
president has its perks,

for the party to elect me candidate,
for the people to elect me president.

You're right about that.

[phone rings]

[Alexander] How are you?

Well, you tell me.
Do you have any news for me?

No, that's not possible.
Not yet, at least.

Then, when?

When I'm president.

Listen,

I want to make it clear, Mr. Orduz.

So, you want me to fund your campaign
and get nothing in return?

Oh, please.
You can't believe I'm that stupid.

Besides, that party of yours hasn't even
chosen you as the official candidate.

I will be the candidate,

-and when that happens…
-You'll tell me to get lost. [scoffs]

You don't need me. I know your type.

And you know what?
You weasel out of your promises.

Who do you think I am?
I'm a man of my word.

It's actions that I need, not words.

I need my freeway.

That freeway is useful to you only.
I can't justify building it

-in my development plan.
-Let's be clear.

If there's no freeway,

there's no money.

And without money,
there's no presidency.

So, show me. I expect results.

Otherwise, I'll talk to your rival.
Understood?

NTEL COMMUNICATIONS

[suspenseful music]

[suspenseful music continues]

Well, we may be a little late.

-You think?
-They must be coming out.

Will she come this way?

What's the gate? Let me check.

-[Jair] Call her.
-[Víctor] Yes.

-[woman, echoed voice] Víctor Rodríguez?
-[screams]

[commotion]

[echoed voice]
Nice to see you. How are you?

[suspenseful music]

[man] She's coming.

-So, should I ask for the Countess?
-Yes. You know.

Oh, there's my boy.
I'll let him know we're here.

[whistles]

There's my mom.

He's striking. I told you.

-Very handsome.
-Huh?

How's the prettiest mother ever?

[Amalia] Oh!

-Good.
-How did it go?

Who has a tour along the coast?

-Oh!
-[Jair laughs]

-Why are you so harsh, huh?
-Well,

-because we make a good team.
-Excellent.

-I'm in a rush. I need a bathroom.
-[Jair] But…

-it'll have to be inside.
-There's one over there.

-Okay?
-Come on, stud, take me.

Relax, just go.
I'll carry your stuff. All good.

[tender music]

We weren't introduced.

-Nice to meet you. Víctor.
-Karen.

My pleasure, Karen.

Your mom talked about you
non-stop the whole flight.

She's the best. Good things, I hope?

She was full of praise for you.

-Did you two just meet?
-Yes.

-During the flight.
-Mom is very chatty.

-She must…
-[Fernán] Karen.

-Hi there. How are things?
-Mr. Artist.

-Excuse me for a second.
-Sure.

-How are you? Good.
-Fine, you?

-Where were you?
-Went to the coast,

to see potential cattle to purchase,
but I didn't. Those were feeble cows.

[Karen] Have you talked to Doris?

[tense music]

[Fernán from afar, unintelligible]

[dramatic sting]

[screams]

[officer] Freeze!

[officer] Take cover!

[shots firing]

Are you okay?

-Are you okay? Are you hurt?
-No! You…

-[shots firing]
-[muffled commotion]

Fernán!

[screaming]

[officer] Take cover!

-Apply pressure.
-[officer] Take cover!

Both hands together.

-Tightly.
-Yes.

Ambulance! Help, please!

-[g*nshots]
-[screams]

sh**t them!

Send an ambulance to the airport, please.

Fernán.

[Víctor] Sir, stay with me, please.

[dramatic sting]

[phone vibrates and rings]

[knock at door]

Sir.

-Hmm?
-Your wife's on the phone.

Not now. Tell her I'm busy.

They tried to assassinate Mr. Fernán
at the airport.

-At the airport?
-Yes, sir.

-Put her on!
-Yes.

[ringing tone]

Karen, are you okay?

[Karen] I was talking to Fernán.
I heard g*nshots.

Then, Víctor pushed me.

He already told you the rest.

I'd appreciate it if you could come
to the DA's office

to expand on your statement.
Any additional information

-will help us a lot.
-Yes.

I must go see Fernán.

You don't have to go together,
but it must happen today.

The fresher memories are
in your head, the better.

Count on it, Officer. Many thanks.

-Thank you.
-Thanks.

Many thanks.

So, is that man a close friend, Karen?

He's my sister-in-law's father.

-I hope he'll be okay.
-Thanks.

Are you okay?

-Yes. Fortunately, I was only grazed.
-You weren't grazed,

-you have a hole.
-Mom.

-No.
-Don't exaggerate, please.

[hisses]

I have no words to thank you
for what you did for me.

No need to thank me.
Anyone would have done it.

[whispers] No.

Not just anyone does that for someone,
much less for a stranger.

Anyway, let us know
if there's anything you need.

Call us, okay?

-Thanks.
-Sure.

-We'll be in touch.
-We will, yes,

and we'll have
to make that date happen.

For now, take care.
Please take care, okay?

-See you.
-Careful.

-God bless you. Take care.
-Many thanks.

Bye.

Oh my God, they almost k*lled you.

No, they would have k*lled me
had I stayed where I was.

-It went down there.
-[shushes]

But he came through for that woman,
and he saved her.

Hats off to you.
I didn't know about his superhero side.

His superhero and super-stupid side.

-You don't…
-Mom!

-Why did you jump in?
-But…

Doris is with the doctor.

That's so scary.

At least you're unharmed.

Because an angel magically appeared.

Can you believe a stranger
cares more about me than Alexander?

Why do you say that?

Because he called me after the sh**ting.

He didn't even come to the hospital.
He sent Carlos to get me.

[Karen exhales]
But how did we do at the event?

We didn't raise enough money.

[exhales] Lidia,
the same happened last year.

Right. Don't worry, we'll manage.

We'll… find a way around it.

Okay. Get some rest.

Mrs. Karen.

Oh, Doris.

[sentimental music]

-How is Fernán?
-Okay.

Fine. I haven't seen him,
but the doctor said the b*ll*ts

didn't hit any major organs.
They moved him to the recovery room.

-That is excellent news.
-Oh, yes.

-Did you call your siblings or should I?
-No need. Iván is on his way.

Gerardo will stay at the ranch and Daniel…

I don't know.
I don't even know if he's coming.

-He keeps fighting with Fernán.
-Mm-hmm. Never stops.

I just don't get it.

Daniel is totally convinced

that my dad had to do
with his mom's death.

Well, and…

how are things going with Esteban?

Did he leave the house in the end?

He's here.
He was the one who brought me.

He doesn't want to see me.
He's in the waiting room.

But the fact he brought you
is a good sign, Doris.

Look, I know what I did was wrong, okay?

I won't make excuses, I cheated on him.

I love your brother.
He's the love of my life.

Give him some time.

He needs time.

[soft, emotional music]

[nurse] I need to see the process…

Hi, Iván.

Oh, my dear.

[Doris exhales]

How's my dad?

He's already in recovery.

-Okay, I'm off.
-Mm-hmm. [whispers] Thanks.

No.

It was really horrible.

Relax, it's okay.

Fernán is in recovery now.

Good.

And how's Doris?

She's calm.

I left her with Iván.

And how are you?

How do you feel after all this?

What's that about
a singer saving your life?

Oh, Esteban. Things have been crazy.

Víctor Rodríguez,

a very famous singer, saved my life,
and I didn't know who he was.

Well, I didn't know either.

-But I'm now his number one fan.
-[laughs]

-Jordi.
-Yes, ma'am?

-Did they chop the fruit?
-Yes.

-Chopped enough?
-Yes, ready.

-And limes?
-Ready too.

-Go then.
-Of course.

-Hello?
-[Karen] Hi.

♪ Happy birthday to you ♪

♪ Happy birthday… ♪ [laughs]

How are you this morning, my dear?

Under tremendous stress.

They sent the cake to the wrong address.
The booze isn't here yet.

You won't believe the mess.

Don't worry, Kitty.
It will all work out fine.

If it comes to that, we'll order food.

You know food orders don't work
in this city. Plus, you're not coming.

-I'm sorry that the event got in the way.
-I want to talk to you about that.

Your sister had to move up the flight.

And I'm here in Bogotá,
so I'll see you tonight.

[uplifting music]

Are you serious?

Yes, missy.

I can't believe it!
You just made my day, Karen.

Also,

I have a huge surprise for you.
You won't believe it.

Thanks.

So?

-What?
-Come on. Won't you tell me about it?

Marriage problems, dear. Hmm?

Did Esteban cheat on you?

[soft, tense music]

Save your investigative skills
for your digital newspaper, okay?

[music fades]

[Doris exhales]

[emotional music]

I'm glad you came.

The last thing I would have expected
was for you to come see Dad.

How is he?

[emotional music continues]

Excuse me. You can see him now.

Thank you.

Shall we?

[Doris] Okay?

[tense music]

WAITING ROOM

Hi, Dad.

Hi, precious.

How do you feel?

-Better.
-Do you?

-Mm-hmm.
-[Doris laughs]

[monitor beeps steadily]

[dramatic sting]

Hello.

Officer Restrepo.

-Investigative Police.
-Hello.

-Do you know who tried to k*ll him?
-No, not yet.

Be a man for once in your life, Daniel.

Say it was you.

[tense music]

Are you nuts or what?

I know you,
so I know what you're capable of.

Please, Dad.

Daniel just flew in from abroad.

Come on, talk. Won't you say anything?

And we'll sort this out ourselves.

I'll tell the officer here to leave.

Oh, so you're not talking.

Well, then you'll have
to face the consequences.

What do you want to do, investigate?

Hmm?

Well, investigate away.

You won't find anything.

Too bad that whoever put you in that bed
did a half-assed job.

Daniel, please respect my dad.

What's wrong, Dad?

Daniel just got here from Mexico
to see you, and this is your "hello"?

He's not visiting.

[scoffs]

Excuse me.

Iván.

[tense music continues]

Did you do your homework?

That's good, honey.

Sergio, don't go to sleep late.

Okay, give a hug
to Julián and his parents for me.

Of course, I'm here if you need anything.
Feel free to call.

Okay, honey, see you tomorrow.

I love you too, with all my heart.

Kisses.

Ciao.

Sergio would have liked to talk to you.

I'll make time tomorrow.

You've been saying that for days.

[dramatic music]

Karen…

I'd like to feel my wife's support.

I'm swamped with this candidacy.

And the advice you're giving out
is not helping at all.

What advice?

What's the image I'm projecting
when I talk about values and family ethics

when my wife, my spouse,

is encouraging her sister-in-law's
marital infidelity?

-"Encouraging," Alexander?
-Yes, encouraging.

I'm fighting for a couple.

I'm helping her save their marriage.

-You're condoning adultery.
-"Adultery"? Please.

They're two people who've made mistakes,

-which had consequences.
-Uh-huh. No.

They're entitled to a second chance
after making mistakes.

I wouldn't forgive her.

-Well, let's see if they pull through.
-[laughs mockingly]

[music turns ominous, fades out]

[Alexander exhales]

Come with me.

No. I need to do something nearby.
Just don't take long. I'll wait for you.

Let's go.

[dramatic music]

DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

[music fades]

[exhales]

Hi.

[tender music]

-I didn't know you'd be here.
-Hi, how are you?

Fine.

Hey, I like your outfit.
Where's the party?

I have an event.

[laughs] Well, here I am…

-Please.
-Thanks.

Here I am, doing the deed.

And how is your arm?

It hurts.

But it's all good.

Tell me, how is Mr. Caballero doing?

Out of the woods.

-Good, huh?
-Yes.

It's good to see you again.

Yes. Fortunately, it was nothing fatal.

[Fanny] …of k*lling that guy
at the airport, so "calm down"? No.

No, don't touch me! Don't you touch me!

-Let me go!
-Calm down.

-I have nothing to do with it!
-Relax.

-Let go!
-Let her go, please.

Don't interfere, ma'am.

-Tell me what's going on.
-She's the wife of the hired assassin

who tried to k*ll the rancher
at the airport

and appeared in the security video.

And why are you detaining her
if it was her husband who did it?

-Because she can tell us where he is.
-Officer, you are aware

that you can't make her testify
against her husband.

Are you her lawyer?

No, but I would be willing
to get her a lawyer

to help clarify any legal issues.

Why go to so much trouble
if we can solve it right here?

Don't you agree, officers?

Well, yes, Víctor. All good.

Much appreciated, officers.

A word, Mr. Víctor?

Sure.

-All good?
-Can we take a picture?

Oh, sure. Of course.

-Let's pose.
-Gladly.

If they bother you again, please call
the foundation and ask for Esteban.

And who's that?

He's a lawyer. He's my brother.

No, I have no money.

Legal advice at the foundation is free.

We can help you with everything you need.

No, I don't need anything.

[dramatic music]

-If you need anything, call me.
-Really?

That will never happen, nosy.

Good afternoon.

Are you ready?

-Yes.
-Yes, ready.

Please, call me.

Goodbye.

Try to understand. He's still in shock.

[Daniel laughs] You should open your eyes.
That's what you two need to do.

Because he's a piece of work.

That piece of work made sure you had
a roof over you and food all your life.

-And you could study abroad.
-No, Iván. You're way off.

That was thanks to my mom who left him
the money he has. No, he took it from her.

As he made her life impossible
to the point where

-he made her k*ll herself.
-Here we go again.

Yes, again, because he's to blame
for her suicide.

-And for your mom walking out on you.
-No.

-She wanted to leave.
-He made her miserable.

That's not true.

That's a lie.

[tense music]

Every single day I think about how my mom
is dead because Fernán humiliated her.

Because of how he mistreated her.

[exhales]

Because of everything he did.

Daniel, your mom was going
through depression.

Yes, Doris,
she struggled with depression.

Yet she happened to k*ll herself the day
she learned Gerardo was Fernan's son.

Not only that. Turns out his mom

works as a maid at the ranch.

The same maid who looked after us
when we were little.

How long after my mom's death
did he hook up with your mom,

and got married to her?

One, two months? How long?

My dad did everything he could.

He stayed with you after your mom died.

He stayed with us when our mom left.

He has provided us with what we needed.
Even more.

I personally have no complaints. None.

-Me neither.
-Yes, that's obvious.

You were too young to remember how he
treated your mom. Just as he treated mine.

But you were a child, too.

Daniel, maybe sorrow, trauma,
sadness, and the rage you carry with you

over your mom's death could have created
false memories.

No, Doris.

It's you two who have created those,
still thinking Fernán is God.

If you despise him so much,
why did you come, Daniel?

No, I didn't come for him.

I came to reclaim what's mine.

What my mom left for me.

[tense music]

It's crazy that the woman almost hit you
for trying to help her.

It happens sometimes.

And do you really believe

she doesn't know where her husband is?

Of course she knows.

Well, so?

It's sad she won't report him on her own,
don't you think?

Víctor, she's a battered woman.

Very likely in love,
but she's married to an assassin.

She won't discuss it.

And frankly, I think that's best.

Otherwise, she's the one
who will turn up dead.

Look, beneath the rude, arrogant facade

there's a person full of insecurities

and the lowest self-esteem.

Probably terrified of her husband,
still very likely in love.

I really think
I haven't thanked you enough.

Oh, please.

You know what?

I have an idea.

-What idea?
-Come to one of my concerts,

and we'll make up for it there, okay?

Deal?

You have a deal.

["Venga a Esta Mesa" plays]

♪ There's no healing a wound ♪

♪ Like downing some tequila shots ♪

♪ No booster shot as popular ♪

♪ As partying in good company ♪

♪ Come up here and belt it out ♪

♪ And we'll still be at it at dawn ♪

[anchor] Víctor Rodríguez is back
with his second album,

Mi Felicidad Eres Tú.

After commercials, we'll go live.

Coming very soon to every platform.

♪ …your bitterness… ♪

[presenter] Stay tuned to Conversations
with Martina here, on channel 15.

[man] We'll go live in three, two, one.

Good afternoon to our audience.

Today, we have here Mr. Alexander Orduz,

running as a candidate of his party,
Nationwide United Family,

for the Republic's presidency. Welcome.

Many thanks for the invitation,

and special greetings to our audience.

He's also here with his wife,
Karen Arbeláez,

who went through a scary event
at the airport two hours ago.

That's right.

Tell us what happened.

[dark, dramatic music]

Well, there's not much I can say about it

because it all happened
in the blink of an eye.

Our country's situation proves
that no one escapes violence.

Life's worth is now worthless.

That's why I've been clear
about my government plan.

Politics

is security.

That's right.
Security is very important.

We also learned that you were on
the same flight as the singer

Víctor Rodríguez's mother, is that right?

[tense music]

[Alexander] What a talent
to attract attention.

You can't stand to not be in the spotlight
and you'll do anything

to attract attention.

Don't blame me, Alexander.
I did everything I could

to make the interview about you.

I could tell with the way
you were swaggering,

-as if…
-There's great feedback on social media.

About Víctor Rodríguez or Karen?

About both.

"A structured couple with clear ideas."

"Finally, a politician
who speaks the truth."

This is really good.

"A man who will vindicate the family
comes to power."

That's good.

At least it wasn't a total waste of time.

-Coming in!
-Just a minute, Mom. You're…

Hey, coming in without knocking
has become a habit for you, huh?

No, I knocked. You didn't hear.

-What if I had company?
-What?

One thing is I respect you and avoid
bringing women when you're here,

-but you don't know who I bring.
-No, that's awful, I know.

Look, I brought pot marigold water.
Is it hurting?

No, Mom, I'm fine. But thank you.

And don't give me a hard time
because I'll leave this house soon.

No one's asking you to leave, Mom.
This is your home.

You can stay as long as you want
until your house is ready.

So, how's that going?

Slowly. I'm waiting
for the building permit.

I'll take this wet towel away.

-Hasn't the permit gone through?
-No, it hasn't.

-You know how those things…
-Oh, God.

-…take time, darling. It's…
-Okay, Mom.

Well, it doesn't matter.

You can stay here.

You know this is your home
and I love you with all my heart.

All I need is

-boundaries.
-Boundaries.

-Thanks. Boundaries.
-Boundaries. Mm-hmm. Yes, I know.

Are you going out tonight?

[laughs]

Yes, I'll go out, as I do every night.
It's normal.

Víctor, it's not
like someone pinched you today.

Someone shot you,
and I don't even want to remember.

-Mom.
-Víctor…

-Mom.
-…people won't stop partying

if you don't show up today. Just saying.

What did I just ask for?

-That…
-Boundaries, right?

Yes, but be careful.
It doesn't matter where I live,

I'll always be your mom
and I will always be on your case

for you to be careful because I worry.

Many thanks, but I'll still go out.

Well, okay.

-I'm still leaving the water.
-Thanks.

How did it go
at the district attorney's office?

I have juicy gossip for you.

Do tell, but do it fast
because the mask is already itching.

I ran into Karen there, you know?

-Well, so? How was she?
-She wiped the floor with the police.

She's really tough.

-What do you mean?
-She was defending the wife of the guy

who almost shot her.

What? And why?

-How come?
-She was right. It had to be done.

The policemen even asked me for a photo.

-[laughs] She's a real badass.
-Yes.

-[woman] Yes, I'm covering that.
-Okay.

Half past six. Okay.
Look, I need a favor from you.

[phone rings]

[scoffs]

-Hello?
-The hospital said

you left without medical consent, Dad.

It'd be the last straw
to have to ask for permission to leave.

It's not only about your health,
but your security, too.

If they want to k*ll me,
they'll do it anywhere.

I'm here, on my turf.
Let's see if they dare to come here.

You need a security detail
or someone to protect you.

What for?

So they can end up bribing him
and he kills me himself? No, son.

So, did you…

find anything out about Daniel?

He came with a second agenda.

[grumbles] What a drag.
He's after that money again?

And he seemed very determined.

After so long, that idiot won't learn

that it's as useless
as a chocolate teapot.

Okay, stay on top of that. [strains]

I need you to find your friend Jimmy…

He's right here.

…and investigate anything you can
about Alexander Orduz.

-What are you looking for?
-Evidence.

I need evidence so you can publish
an article that questions if Orduz

is really the candidate the country needs.

Will you go against him?

The nuts and bolts must be tightened
to keep the machine running.

I need that by tomorrow.

You hear me?

[tense music]

-[phone rings]
-[sighs]

Honey.

Yes.

-We have work.
-This will take a second, it's Lidia.

Hey, dear.

Are you alone?

I am now.

I need you to help my son
with the task I gave him.

And another favor from you.

What's that?

Find out everything you can
about Alexander and Karen.

The more you get an in with them,

the more intimate affairs
of the couple you find,

the better.

As it happens,
today is Karen's sister's birthday.

I can get something there.

Good. Very well.

Do what you need to do to get in.

I need to know if that couple is really
as united as Alexander's party.

Consider it done.

-This stays between us, huh?
-As always.

-[Iván] Jimmy.
-Coming.

-Move it, please.
-Come on, work.

So, tell me.

DEEP VALLEY

[suspenseful music]

[suspenseful music continues]

What's up, kid?

How are you?

This hurts like hell, but I'm fine.

Here I am.

Someone's looking for you.

Who's that?

Alirio!

[intriguing music]

My goodness.

Good evening.

Good evening.

And you are…?

Gisela Leal.

Fernán Alberto Caballero.

What brings you here?

I'm the solution to your life's problems.

Good.

So, tell me how you'll solve
my life's problems.

Get in.

Come on.

[Fernán groans]

[exhales]

Do you know what the deal is with her?
Where did she come from? You know her?

No. She must be new around here.

But she'll bring us trouble.

Why do you say that?

Because every time your dad
falls for someone, there's trouble.

And she's the type to make Fernán
fall head over heels.

[tense music]

Oh! Well…

I've had a good time, but…

will you buy
the young bulls from me or not?

[exhales]

What about your husband?

Is he so busy that he sent you?

Álvaro is not my husband, he's my partner.

[sensual music]

I'm the one doing business.

So, tell me.

I just don't do business with strangers.

Good.

Then tell me what I need to do
to no longer be a stranger to you.

One more shot?

We're at your place.

María!

Yes?

Bring another bottle.

And, I don't know, an empanada.
Something to peck at.

-Something to eat.
-Yes.

Well, let's talk about the price
for those bulls.

Come on.

I told you I'm giving you
the best price on the market.

She's not leaving?

-Your dad's captivated by her.
-Hmm!

He's everything but stupid.

Until there's a woman involved.

Why did you say every time
he falls for someone,

there's trouble?

Because he becomes so obsessed
that it turns him into a creep.

It happened with both wives.

Those two women held on
as long as possible for their kids.

But not even that sufficed.

He was never like that with you.

I came to this house as his maid
and will die as his maid.

Not even getting me pregnant with you
changed that.

Being his son has done nothing for me.
He treats me as a ranch hand.

You're still his son.

-You'll end up in charge of the ranch.
-Please, Mom.

If not you, then who?

Daniel, who can't even stand him?

Iván or Doris who already have a life
in the city?

Do you think any of them
will be here taking care of cows?

No, son. You will get to do that.

I hope so.

It's that Gisela
we need to watch out for.

She can be the one who makes
your dad finally pay

for the lousy things he's done.

Or the one who screws us all over.

[tense music]

[Esteban] I talked to Karen.

Sorry for telling her about everything
we're going through, honey.

It's just that…
I don't know what else to do anymore.

I guess it's partly my fault as well.

I was thinking about the last time
I told you I love you.

[somber music]

And I couldn't remember.

I think it's been a while, Esteban.
A long time.

Why didn't you tell me how you felt?

Because I didn't want you to see it
as a reproach, hon.

[exhales] Kitty wants us at the party.

And do you want me to go?

Let's make an effort.

She wants to have you there,

and I don't want to disappoint my sister.

And we're wrapping up our program
with celebrity news.

An unexpected, but well-liked hero,
showed up today at the airport.

-Oh, Víctor!
-What?

Come, come here, Víctor!
They're talking about you!

-[Víctor] What's up?
-Come.

…to pick up his mother and manager,
Amalia Rodríguez, the Countess.

When the assassination attempt
on the rancher happened, Karen Arbeláez,

president of the
Autonomous Women foundation,

and Alexander Orduz's wife was there.

He's the potential candidate
for our country's presidency

representing
the Nationwide United Family party.

Oh, how about that?

Is that the husband?

The singer was the first one who noticed
the criminal's intentions.

And he jumped right in, thinking
Karen was the assassin's target,

given her relationship
with the politician, leaping on her

to shield her with his own body.

It was then when he was shot in the arm,
yet fortunately,

there were no serious consequences.

I didn't know she was married,
much less to a politician.

Yes, I know,
but you're seen as a hero, my boy.

-Still, don't ever do that again.
-Mm-hmm.

Mr. Caballero survived the assassination
attempt and is recovering.

And if Víctor Rodríguez was already
well-loved by his fans

thanks to his album Incapaz de Olvidarte,
after this heroic deed,

he'll forever live
in the hearts of all Colombians.

Sugar pie, honeybunch, how's it going?
Uh, so tell me,

which drawer is it?

The one next to the table
in the dining room.

Okay, I found it.

-What do you want it for?
-To take it to Kitty.

No, wait for me to get back.
We'll both get it to her.

Today is her birthday party.
It'd be nice to do it today, huh?

Will you go to the party alone,
without me?

I'll be there on behalf of both of us.
Isn't that a nice gesture?

It's kind of pathetic, Jimmy.

Karen and Kitty invited me.

What's the problem
with taking your boyfriend?

You barely know her,

and I think it's too cheeky
for you to go to the party without me.

Not at all, babe.

I'll stop by, deliver the present,
and that's that.

I disagree, but suit yourself.

Half an hour. In-and-out.

-Kisses.
-Ciao.

What do you mean you don't know, Esteban?

-Please.
-Your dad is nuts, Dani.

How can he blame you for the attack?

Is this a surprise from my dad?

[both] No.

But to that point?

Well, I don't want to ruin my night
thinking of that man.

There are other reasons for celebrating.

Thanks for remembering my birthday.

No, thank you for inviting me
to your birthday party.

-When are you going back to Mexico?
-In a couple of days.

When I finish my specialization,
I'll come back to Colombia.

I'm glad you're coming back.
Many leave and never come back.

I will have to study
my specialization online.

Don't you find it amazing
that we both ended up studying

renewable energy?

I think you got me interested
in those topics.

-Really?
-Yes.

Well, I'm really glad to have influenced
your life in such a positive way.

Cheers to that.

Cheers.

Is it true what Iván said?
Did you go to the ranch?

But what else could I do
at the hospital, princess?

I wish you'd have let me know
so I could go with you.

-No, I'm fine, don't worry.
-Okay.

It's just a tingling feeling, that's all.

Besides, you have your own problems.

You too, right?

Don't forget they're looking for you, Dad.

Someone wants to k*ll you,
and it's not Daniel.

But what can I do?

To Daniel, I'm the worst human being
on this planet.

I know, Dad,
but you make things harder for him.

You made a serious accusation.

That's a problem between me and him.

Tell me, how are things with
your husband? Did you patch things up?

Hi.

Give me a second, honey.
My dad went to the ranch.

-Please.
-Sure, your dad.

-Yes.
-Of course.

[somber music]

We're at Kitty's party.

Oh! Did you work things out or what?

No, Dad.

That will take a long time.

What a drag with Esteban.

Such a fuss over an indiscretion.

I messed up, Dad.

I messed up big-time.

No, no. No one owes anyone.

To marry someone doesn't involve
totally devoting your life forever.

I mean, what are we, saints?

We all have needs.

If I ever said that to Esteban…

Well, baby girl,

I have to go.
Someone came to visit.

Dad, please

don't start drinking.
Don't strain yourself.

No, how can you say that?
Of course I won't.

I'll call you back.

Ciao, my dear.

[exhales]

[grumbles]

Where were you?

[clears throat] Selling bulls.

But you reek of booze.

That's how business is done.

Have a little respect for yourself.

And for me, too.

Oh, no. f*ck off.

I didn't leave my ex for lecturing me
to get it from you too.

You should thank me.

Thank me for getting this close

to closing the deal.

-Really?
-Mm-hmm.

And with whom?

Fernán Caballero.

[soft, intriguing music]

The local bigshot.

So much so,
someone tried to k*ll him today.

-Was it a narco hit?
-Hmm.

I don't know.

But he's loaded.

[Gisela clears throat]

[exhales]

-Listen, Gisela.
-Huh?

-You're a badass.
-Hmm.

I was thinking we could maybe go out
to eat before I leave.

-And dance.
-Oh, yes. Dancing's great.

-Great.
-Super.

Oh.

-What?
-I'm dating someone.

Actually, he's coming tonight.

I'm really happy for you.
Congratulations, missy.

That means you're over me.

Did you expect me
to sit and wait for you forever?

Never.

-We must move on.
-Please do.

My sister's here.

I'll be right back.

[upbeat music plays]

-You still like him, huh?
-Obviously not.

-Does it show?
-I'll keep him busy.

[squeals]

-Happy birthday. Beautiful!
-Thanks.

Congrats.

Thanks.

Jordi, two whiskeys, please.

Why didn't you tell me about the airport?

Well, we haven't seen each other.

You met Víctor.

I was so embarrassed.
I didn't know he was a singer.

Well, that was the surprise.
I'm dating him.

And is it serious?

I don't know, but… it's happening tonight.

Princess.

Oh, look at him.

[popular music]

You hunk!

Happy birthday.

-Thanks.
-My God.

-How are you? How is it going?
-Very well.

Well, I brought you this present.
And you look gorgeous, huh?

Thanks.

Come, come.

I won't even introduce you
because you already know her.

Jeez, this is a coincidence
on top of a coincidence.

Well, not that much.

She's my sister.

[dramatic music]

-Are you two sisters?
-Yes.

Super.

I finally meet the hero
who saved my wife's life.

Nice to meet you. How are you?

[romantic music]

It's commendable
that a singer like yourself

would have the opportunity of showing
his savior, heroic side.

You must have felt like you were
in a movie, with a hat.

You just needed the whip. [laughs]

I think you would have done
the same thing in my place.

It's a pity Fernán wasn't as lucky.

By the way, I'm surprised

a woman like Karen, married to a potential
presidential candidate,

-doesn't have bodyguards.
-No.

I'm reluctant to have bodyguards

because women
come to my foundation for help.

I need for it to be a peaceful
and reliable place for them,

but that wouldn't be the case
with bodyguards around.

-Stubborn.
-I find it very empathetic

and admirable that you do that
with the women at the foundation in mind.

Well, that's why we live
in a democratic country.

Everyone here is entitled
to their way of thinking,

-depending on the line they all have.
-Right.

Today, we won't talk about politics
because today's my birthday.

Okay, no worries.

You're totally right, it's your day.
Víctor.

Nice to meet you.

Same here, Alexander.

[dramatic musical flourish]

Well, honey,
I brought a little something for you.

More presents. Can you hold this for me?

-Of course.
-I hope you like it.

-Thanks. [gasps]
-Wow.

It's beautiful.

That's so pretty.

I love it.

Can you help me?

Of course I can. Okay…

Let's see.

Okay.

I'm bringing it through here.

I need some help.

-Hold this, okay?
-There, look.

-Yes.
-Víctor, how did you tie that knot

-in five seconds?
-I cut my nails this morning.

I couldn't grasp it. It's too small.

Let's see. Oh.

That's it.

-Hmm.
-Oh, I love it.

-Can you take a picture of us?
-Sure.

-And send it?
-It looks amazing on you.

Okay, smile.

Happy birthday!

[Karen] The real tragedy
wasn't the m*rder attempt,

but having met him,

the man who would forcibly
get me out of that castle of lies

I lived in, and who would turn
my life upside down.

♪ You need to hear it ♪

♪ You should have let me be ♪

♪ Right where I was ♪

♪ I didn't know you and wasn't looking ♪

♪ To be turned over, upside down ♪

♪ Did you have to do it? ♪

♪ I was minding my own business ♪

♪ You took down the door
And broke in ♪

♪ She shamelessly
Took everything from me ♪

♪ She's bold as brass ♪

♪ Flimsy and oh-so cunning ♪

♪ Gold medalist in backing up BS ♪

♪ And I was such a dimwit
I lost the battle ♪

♪ Unrivaled for sheer insensitivity ♪

♪ Not a giver
Yet a demanding taker ♪

♪ If you only knew
What they say about you ♪

♪ Your notoriety is well-earned ♪

♪ I'd rather
Not hear from you again ♪

♪ To help me get a factory reset ♪

♪ Hoping my hate for you will expire ♪

♪ Oh dear! ♪

♪ I won't deny it hurts,
but it's not that bad, cookie ♪

♪ Or is it? ♪

♪ All those nights
I wasted by being invested ♪

♪ All those melancholic nights ♪

♪ All that pointless exhaustion ♪

♪ Your sweet girl expression
Is a poisonous snake's aggression ♪