01x02 - Episode 2

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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

Do you know who wanted to harm
Fernán, your father?

As far as I know,
they found the hit man, who fled.

Yes, that's what Karen said.

But do you know who's behind it,
who ordered the hit?

No.

What I know is my dad won't stop
until he finds whoever ordered it.

Will you stay for good?

For a couple of days.

I'll go finish my specialization
and I'll be back.

-To the ranch with Fernán?
-No.

No?

You should learn the ropes
of the business.

You'll end up inheriting it.

I'm not really interested, Alexander.

But that's how it should be,
you're the oldest son.

I'll be content if he gives me
what I deserve.

[Alexander] Of course.

He has a tough battle ahead
and he'll need allies to face it.

And being friends with the president
would be helpful for him.

I assume you want something in exchange.

Well, you see…

I have a solidarity policy.

And there's no hidden agenda
among friends.

Besides, we're in-laws.

Do you discuss this with my dad?

Nah.

I'd rather go with you.

I like you better.

Education makes all the difference.
Count on me.

Well, not for now,
but I'll keep it in mind. Thanks a lot.

-Mm-hmm.
-Question, what's with the cowboy?

[dramatic music plays]

Juan Diego, can I have
a whiskey on the rocks?

And for my favorite singer…

-Víctor.
-Oh, for Víctor.

I'll have water with ice, pal, please.

No, why water with ice?
Drink something stronger.

No, Kitty, I'd rather…
keep my distance from booze.

Why is that?

Listen, when I started singing,
it came easy to me to have one drink,

then a second one, and end up
with an awful addictive habit.

Yes, it was ugly.

I had to go through rehab,
detox, therapy…

-I only made it thanks to my mom.
-Hello.

[exclaims]

-How are you?
-Great, and you?

Fine. Remember the singer
I told you about?

Well, meet him. This is him.

Hi, how are you?

Esteban.

-A pleasure.
-Same here.

Many thanks for what you did
for my sister.

-Oh, are you siblings?
-We are.

No, there's nothing to thank me for.
It was my pleasure.

Kitty!

I'll be right back.

Esteban.

Watch him for me.

What will you have?

What do you think about Víctor?

I don't know.
He's too much of a rube for my taste.

But if you like him…

What about you? You'll be
all by yourself, analyzing the party?

Right, until someone interesting shows up.

-Because, you, I already lost.
-Come have a drink with us.

The musician's your friend.
I won't make nice.

Suit yourself.

[dramatic music]

-Oh!
-[waiter] I'm so sorry. I apologize.

I do think this venue was a good choice.

-Nice.
-Except for the music.

-So-so.
-[laughs]

-We're leaving.
-Hi, Alexander.

[dramatic musical stinger]

Let's stay a bit longer.

It's been a long day, honey.
The campaign is fierce,

and I have an early morning.

Besides, I don't like these places.

You used to like them.

That was before…
when I wasn't aiming for the presidency.

I'll ask Doris for a ride.

-Sure.
-It's all good.

Go with Esteban.

[phone rings]

[tense music]

I need you now in the restroom.

Okay, I'm on my way.

-Is everything okay?
-Yes, all good.

-I'll go to the restroom, be right back.
-Mm-hmm.

[tense music continues]

What's up?

Look what they did to me.

-What now?
-"What now?" I need another outfit.

Víctor can't see me like this.

-Let's go home. I'll go with you.
-No.

No, you stay.
Keep him busy, I won't take long.

Okay. Alexander's about to leave.
I'll ask him to take you.

-Okay? Come on.
-Great.

Ask for different music.
It's putting people to sleep.

We opened a consulate in Italy.

-I mean, something provisional…
-Hi, Daniel.

[reggaeton plays in the background]

I need you to take Kitty home.

Women stuff.

Hmm?

See you.

-Hi.
-We need you to change the music.

It's Kitty's request.

Super. I'll play whatever I like.

-You do that, please.
-Many thanks.

-How's it going?
-Fine, I like Esteban.

He's great. So, where's Kitty?

She had a hiccup, but won't be long.

It's crazy. [laughs] I find it incredible
that you two are sisters.

You do?

It's incredible that you two are dating.

You know what else
I find difficult to believe?

What?

You being married to a politician.

Why?

[clicks tongue] Someone like you,
who's devoted to helping others,

married to someone
who systematically makes promises

that are not always honored,

is crazy to me.

Alexander's not like that.

[dramatic stinger]

But he's a politician.

And, at the end of the day,
politicians need votes.

And how do they get them?

Asking for favors and sponsors,
which end up corrupting them,

whether they like it or not. Right?

Well, I'm always asking for sponsors
for the foundation.

Yet I haven't compromised
or been indebted to anyone.

When people go to you,
it's totally different.

Because they know it's for a good cause.

With politics, on the other hand,
for me, things are dodgy.

Those are shady, dubious dealings.

I agree with you. Politics can be dodgy.

But Alexander truly wants what's best
for the country.

Well… if you say so.

Judging from your profession comes easy.

Does it?

-You think so?
-I do.

I've always thought artists live
in their own little world.

That's probably why they're so creative.

And it takes you away from reality.

I think we all live
in our own little world.

But there's something that unites us
that we all share.

Feelings.

And music… is the art of feelings.

[tender music]

[giggles]

[merengue music plays]

Whoa!

[cheering]

Yes, Esteban, way to go.

We needed this kind of music. Thank you.

[woman cheers]

Care to dance?

♪ Ooh, it's love
That makes rocks move ♪

♪ You want people who don't sit around ♪

That's the attitude!

♪ Ooh, it's love
That opens doors for us ♪

♪ Ooh, it's love
That we need as much as the sun ♪

♪ Whenever you call, I show up ♪

♪ Whenever you call, I show up ♪

[dramatic musical stinger]

♪ The mint-colored garden ♪

♪ The lack of love
Can sting like a thorn ♪

♪ Whenever you call, I show up ♪

♪ Whenever you call, I show up ♪

[dramatic musical stinger]

♪ Ooh, it's love
That opens doors for us ♪

♪ Ooh, it's love
That brings down borders ♪

["Ay, Amor" fades
as tense music plays]

["Ay, Amor" plays]

♪ Having you always by me
Having you under my thumb ♪

♪ Knowing your very step ♪

♪ Whether you're out or home
Whether you come or go ♪

♪ To snoop around ♪

["Ay, Amor" fades
as tense music plays]

["Ay, Amor" continues]

[woman cheers]

[dramatic musical stinger]

["Ay, Amor" ends]

You can't imagine how many women
get to the foundation

after being
physically and mentally abused.

They come to us with no self-esteem
whatsoever, and as a first step,

we work on rebuilding it with them.

What you do is admirable.

So much so, I feel awful.

Why?

Because what you said
still rings in my ears.

And you're right.

Sometimes… I'm so immersed in my music
and my own stuff,

I don't realize what happens out there.

Víctor, I'm sure your music has reached
a bunch of couples

and united them,
even if you don't know it.

I'm sure it has, but…
you can't compare that with what you do.

The credit is not only ours.
When women get to the foundation,

firstly, we give them the tools they need

so that they can let
their inner strength shine.

After that, change is entirely up to them.

Some of them make it, others don't.

Sometimes we don't have
enough resources to fully support them.

What do you mean?

Doesn't Alexander help out with that?

No.

We came to an agreement early on.

He wouldn't meddle
with anything regarding the foundation.

Sorry, I assumed that,
as an important politician,

he'd be able to help out.

They're unrelated facts.

Even if Alexander became president,

I wouldn't allow him to use his privileges
for the foundation's benefit.

[exhales]

[salsa music plays]

By the way…

is he gone?

Yes.

He was tired.

We're not big on going out anymore.

We used to be, I don't know,
a more… fun couple to be around.

What changed?

Phases gradually burn out.

We now have our son, Sergio.
I have the foundation.

Alexander has his political career.

Priorities keep shifting.

Though I won't deny
I needed a little dancing.

And you're great at it.

-Are you serious? [giggles]
-You're amazing. Nice… moves.

[uplifting music]

Jimmy!

Karen!

How are you?

-I didn't see you there.
-Me neither. How are you?

Been here long?

I just arrived. I have this present
for Kitty, but I can't find her.

-She had a mishap, she'll be right back.
-Great. Where's Alexander?

He left.

This is Víctor.

Víctor, this is Jimmy,
my best friend Lidia's boyfriend.

-Sure, a famous singer.
-[Karen laughs]

-Nice to meet you, man.
-Will you sing?

I don't know.

One song.

-Whatever you want.
-[Víctor laughs]

["Debiste Dejarme Quieto" plays]

♪ 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 ♪

-How long has he been singing?
-About 15 minutes.

[exhales] Oh, his voice is lovely.

His voice is not the problem.

Don't start again,
because I really like him.

Well, I wouldn't get my hopes up
if I was you.

-Why?
-I just feel like he's not that into you.

He spent your whole party
with your sister.

Don't create rifts, Juliana.

I was the one who asked Karen
to stay with him.

But the way he looks at her,
the way he talks to her…

-He's different with you.
-Don't start. No jealousy.

I'll prove you wrong.

["Debiste Dejarme Tranquilo" ends]

[cheering, clapping]

-He's good.
-He is.

Thanks. Many thanks.

Thanks.

Beautiful lyrics. Did you write them?

Yes. I actually write all my songs.

Wow, congrats. I'm a fan now.

I became a fan of yours
when you saved my life at the airport.

[Esteban laughs]

-Very commendable. Amazing.
-Yes, commendable.

-Thanks for listening.
-[Kitty] Hi.

-[Doris] Hi.
-Well, you're here.

I almost didn't make it back.

-I missed the whole concert.
-Oh.

-Sorry.
-Nah, no worries.

Why did it take you so long?

Because I couldn't get a car.

-Didn't Alexander bring you?
-He dropped me at home and left.

[dramatic stinger]

-[Doris, uncomfortable] Well…
-We're leaving now. Many thanks.

-Can I get a ride?
-A pleasure.

Sure. Nice meeting you.

Seriously, are you leaving already?

-Yes, right?
-Come on.

-Do you want me to stay longer?
-No worries.

-All good.
-[Karen] Are you sure?

Stay longer, it's only just starting.

-Please.
-Listen, she's a mom.

[Jimmy] Happy birthday
from Lidia and me.

[Kitty] Oh, thanks.

Víctor, nice meeting you.

-See you.
-Cheers.

Goodbye, my dear. [kisses]

Again, happy birthday.
Have a… ball. [clicks tongue]

[Kitty laughs] Silly.

-Take care of her.
-Will do.

Thanks for that dance,
it was long overdue. [giggles]

Well, we can do it again anytime,

-and do dancing classes.
-Okay.

-[Víctor laughs]
-Super.

-Bye, my girl.
-[Kitty] Bye.

[tense music]

I missed the whole concert.

But you will forgive me, right?

-Or perform for me privately?
-Oh! [giggles]

Oh, we had an amazing time.
Dancing was awesome, honey. [giggles]

[Esteban] Uh-huh.

I think we should go out once in a while.

[tense music]

[Doris exhales]

Honey.

What's wrong, honey?

I won't sleep here.

Are you serious?

Esteban, honey, sleep here.

Do you think that's something
I can forget overnight?

Just forget that you had sex
with the coach.

Tell me… what is it I need to do?

I don't know.

I don't know, Doris.

[tense music continues]

[exhales]

[music fades]

[suspenseful music]

[bachata music plays]

It's getting late.

I'd better leave.

Tomorrow will be a busy day
at the company.

I have to record.

Stay the night.

No, Kitty.

I'll stay at my own place, okay?

What's the matter?

What's the matter with what?

I don't know.
Is it all in my head, then?

You called me, sought me out.
And vice versa.

Things were going fine.

But you were weird tonight.

[tense music]

We'll go slow, okay?

Let's talk later.

Anyway, I had a great time at your party.
Thanks for inviting me.

Happy birthday.

Bye.

[line ringing]

[cell phone rings]

[Alexander grumbles]

Please.

Hello? What happened?

Precisely,
what happened with Víctor?

What do you mean?

What…?

What do I mean?

What did you do? How'd you get him
interested in you?

What? How can you say that?

Wasn't your husband enough?

Kitty, I don't know
what you're talking about.

Some sister I have.

[tense music]

[automated voice] Voicemail.
Leave your message after the beep.

[exhales]

[tense music continues]

[Kitty] A whiskey, please, Jordi.

-[exhales]
-What's up, birthday girl? All good?

All good.

Your boyfriend?

I don't have a boyfriend.

Why?

Let's not talk about that.

[intriguing music]

Dani, where are you staying?

At a hotel.

Come home with me.

[intriguing music continues]

No, Kitty.

I want more than a night with you.

Happy birthday.

[music fades]

[uplifting music plays]

We weren't introduced.

-Nice to meet you. Víctor.
-Karen.

[music fades]

-Hi.
-Hi.

You haven't had breakfast, right?

This hangover will k*ll me, Karen.

Before it does, can you explain to me
what happened last night?

What I said to you was horrible.

Please, forgive me.

Okay.

Explain to me what happened.
You yourself asked me

to entertain Víctor
while you changed, which I did.

What happened to make you think
I tried to snatch him up?

I know it wasn't your fault.

But I'm sure he's more interested
in you than he is in me.

Why do you think that?

Because a friend noticed.

Besides, he ditched me
the rest of the night.

What do you mean, he ditched you?

You came home to get changed.

-[exhales]
-Talk to him.

I need to know why he pushed me away.

No, missy, I won't talk to him.
You do it.

How can you ask me that?
I mean, how old are you?

I want to know what happened.
And I know he's interested in you.

Kitty… what happened between me
and him was, basically,

we met at a critical moment,

in a desperate situation.

And obviously, that creates a bond,
a camaraderie of sorts.

That's it.

See? That's why you should talk to him.

NATIONWIDE UNITED FAMILY

FUTURE PRESIDENT
OR DECADENT POLITICIAN?

-When was it posted?
-30 minutes ago.

And it already has over 30,000 views.

[scoffs] Those accusations
are nonsensical.

But people are believing it
and commenting on it.

Get me an interview.

Get it so I can refute these accusations.

On it.

I don't understand the complaint, Dad.

What you wrote was an editorial,
an opinion.

It fails to introduce any proof.

In the very limited time you gave me
to do research,

we couldn't find any proof or evidence

-of Alexander's ill*gal activities.
-Well, make them up.

That I won't do, Dad. I won't jeopardize
the newspaper's credibility

-with false information.
-You have to be more aggressive.

Branding him an extreme right-wing
politician isn't enough?

In this very reactionary town,
you could have won him the election.

What I understood is our aim was to make
his presidential aspirations questionable,

not to completely bury him.

Or is that what you want?

This article better be worth something.

And next time, do better.

[dramatic musical stinger]

[cell phone rings]

Hello?

How did it go last night?

-Pretty good.
-You don't say.

Do tell.

Where should I begin?

[tense music]

Then, Alexander and Karen are not
the happy family they claim to be.

Huh…

And what's with that singer?

I heard they met yesterday,
during the attack.

But they have chemistry.
Even Karen's sister noticed.

It'd be fun to see Alexander,
representative of the united family,

being cheated on.

It's complicated,
because Karen is a dedicated woman.

Come on, she's like anyone else.

Keep an eye out and you'll see
those two will get involved.

And if that should happen,
I'll have Alexander under my thumb.

You already have him under your thumb.

All politicians are cunning
and unpredictable.

And if Alexander steps out of line,
his wife's infidelity will allow me

to get him back in line.

-Assuming she'll do it.
-That's what you'll find out for me.

Get on it.

Mm-hmm. Fine.

Everything seemed fine
between Víctor and Kitty until last night.

Something happened.

-But to blame you is a stretch.
-I don't believe it, either.

But I didn't like what Kitty said
about a friend of hers noticing that.

Could it be he doesn't want
a serious relationship with her?

It's possible, but why wasn't he
upfront about it since the beginning?

Well, now that I think about it,
I wouldn't rule out that he's into you.

Oh, please, Lidia.

Why not?

You're a gorgeous woman,

and hardworking…

I mean, any guy would be attracted to you.
It's not crazy.

Víctor is young, I'm a married woman.

Hey, they say love has no age.

Could I have unintentionally
given him mixed signals?

Oh, please, Karen.
Don't start blaming yourself.

-I'll do what Kitty asked me to do.
-What will you do?

What?

[cell phone rings]

[Amalia] Let's see. Oops!

Karen, dear, this is such a pleasure.

How are you? How's everything going?

Everything is great.
Are you over the fright?

That was awful.

It was. Thank God nothing happened.

Amalia, would you please
give me Víctor's number?

Sure thing.

Still, he won't be able to answer
your call right now

because he's recording.

So, at what time can I reach him?

Well, I couldn't say exactly when
because he constantly comes and goes.

And would it be okay if I stop by?

Of course it would.
You're always welcome here.

But tell me, is it something dire?

It is. Can you give me
the production company address?

Give me a minute.

And how did it go last night?

I think that guy you introduced me to
is really cute.

Hmm, he's cool. [giggles]

Well, he's not my friend anymore.

Why's that?

I don't know. Things didn't work out.

And I don't care.

Doris, I'm in big trouble.
I need your help.

Okay, tell me about it.

It's for the renewable energy project
I'm working on.

The irrigation system
for agricultural communities.

You told me about it, right?

Well, I went to the bank
and asked for a loan.

And I was so dumb that I paid in advance
for the mills,

and the solar panels, and the guy
vanished, dropped the ball on me.

You ended up without the money
or materials?

What's worse is Karen and Alexander
signed as guarantors

because I repeatedly swore to them
I wouldn't let them down.

Okay, but you can talk to Karen
and explain.

The thing is, it's not Karen I'm worried
about, but Alexander. He'll be furious.

No, that won't happen. Simply talk to him
and explain to him what happened.

I'm sure he'll understand.

No.

I have to find a solution.

I need to get that money ASAP.

Listen,

if it was in my hands,
I assure you I would help you. However,

I invested. I have no money.

Maybe Esteban.

You could ask him if he has the money.

I considered asking someone else.

Your dad.

[dramatic music]

You're joking, right?

He may like the project
and lend me some money.

[exhales] Look…

discussing money with my dad
is really tricky.

When I ask him for money,
he brings up tons of excuses

and he charges me crazy interest rates.

It's fine.

Doris, please.

Get me an appointment with him.

I don't feel that comfortable with him.

What about Dani?

Maybe Dani can lend you part of the money
from his savings.

No, not Daniel.

I was awful to him last night.

Why?

Because after I had a fight with Víctor,

-I went and hit on your brother.
-[laughs]

Huh? And obviously, he stopped me
in my tracks. So embarrassing.

Well, of course.
But relax, it's not that serious.

He's really fond of you. Don't worry.

I don't want him to feel like
he has to lend me the money.

And I don't want to feel like I have to
get involved with him out of gratitude.

That doesn't have to happen.

Explain things to him just as
you're doing with me, that's it.

You think?

No, I'm ruling Daniel out.

The best choice is your dad, Doris.

Let me show him the project.

Please.

I can tell you're behind all this.

[Fernán] Listen, Mr. Orduz,

I'll tell you what the difference is
between a politician and a businessman.

A politician is someone
who keeps promising yet never delivers.

A businessman is someone
with enough money and power

to make the politician deliver.
You get it now?

Don't threaten me.

That's another difference.

I don't threaten, I do.

Make me look bad?
I'll make you look bad.

I'll back whichever candidate
builds the freeway for me.

I won't be manipulated.

There you go.

That's a coincidence right there,
because I won't, either.

Huh?

Now you know.

If you want my support and money,
you know what you need to do.

[tense music]

What's the ETA on that interview, Débora?

♪ Come up here and belt it out ♪

♪ And we'll still be at it at dawn ♪

♪ Not specifically tomorrow's dawn ♪

♪ But until we have luck
Back on our side ♪

♪ I don't even know you
But come over here, buddy ♪

♪ And your bitterness
Will be out the door ♪

♪ If you're lonely, come to this table ♪

♪ Where the party
Is just getting started ♪

♪ If you're sad
This is the table for you ♪

♪ Where every heartbreak gets mended ♪

-No! [laughs]
-[laughs]

Well? Do you think it has a future?

It's amazing! Obviously. It just needs
instruments and some tweaks…

I have to finish writing it.
Did you hear it, Mom?

Partly.

-It's really good.
-Like, really.

Listen, my boy,
I wanted to ask you something.

Do you have to go back to the DA's office
because of the assassination attempt?

Not that I know of. Why?

That's really weird.

Turns out Karen called asking for you,

and I thought that was the reason.

What did she say?

That she's coming.

Coming here?

-Yes.
-Hold this.

Do I look okay?

Fine, just fine.

[Jair laughs]

[mellow music]

Kitty can't ask my dad for money.

He'll have her in debt for her whole life,
and God knows how.

I know. I told her, but she's desperate.

Don't talk to him, Doris.

I'll get her the money.

Do you have that much?

From my inheritance.

Oh, Daniel.

Will you accept what Dad has been
offering you for so long,

even after claiming it's way less
than what's rightfully yours?

I'll try to negotiate, Doris.

Well, he'll refuse. You know this.

Besides, I clearly remember you said,
"I'll be back

because I'll claim my entire inheritance."

-Mm-hmm.
-Mm-hmm?

You'll forget about pursuing Kitty?
She said she wants nothing to do with you.

-Last night, it seemed like she did.
-Hmm.

Well, she said she felt awful
for what she did to you.

-All the same, old flames die hard.
-No.

Dani, that saying is really outdated.

Please, think with your head,
not with your heart.

[suspenseful music]

[reporter] Listen, we have
Mr. Orduz on the line,

one of the country's potential
presidential candidates

for the Nationwide United Family.

Mr. Orduz, good morning.

Good morning. Greetings to all listeners
and working session members.

We want to hear your opinion
on the editorial published today

by the Digital Counterpoint newspaper.

It's tendentious and defamatory.

Standing up for family values

is always linked to being
extremely right-winged.

The article reads, and I quote,
"Using families to disguise his discourse

and knowing that secures him followers,

Orduz intends to impose
an archaic and repressive doctrine,

typical of dictatorships."

FALSE

That's totally false.

The article also claims that,
according to you, a family

must be made up of a father,
a mother, and their offspring.

So, what do you think
about single mothers?

No, that's not true.

That has never been
my definition of family.

Actually, my wife has a foundation
that helps women,

single, breadwinning mothers,
which I'm not only proud of,

but also support and respect.

My question to you is, do you support
LGBTQ parenting families?

[scoffs] That's not a conversation
or a discussion

to be addressed superficially.

So, are you saying two married men

or two married women
can't be considered as a family?

Those who attack me from that newspaper
calling me repressive,

are the ones twisting my words

so they can benefit from them.

You didn't answer.

The thing is this is not
a simple "yes" or "no" answer.

It's precisely what polarized our society.

The article also presents you
as classist and r*cist.

Those are ignorant people's prejudices.
As a mere example,

my sister-in-law is dating
a folk music singer,

and I've been procuring that relationship.

And do me a favor.

Don't ask silly questions.

Ha! You say it as if it was
something to be proud of,

not a completely normal situation.

-Excuse me. Countess, someone's here.
-Diana, dear.

[Amalia] Who?

[whispers] This should be… Oh my God!
What a surprise!

-Glad to see you!
-How are you?

-Ooh.
-Fine, Karen, dear.

How are things?
Jesus, I forget how pretty you are.

[laughs] I'm glad you came.
Have you seen Víctor?

-No, I was just…
-No? Come on.

He wrapped up and will see you soon.

What a nice place, Amalia.
Congratulations.

[giggles] It's nice indeed.

But soon enough, we'll have a palace,
you'll see. With room for everyone.

-Come. How have you been? And your son?
-Thanks.

-[Amalia] All good?
-[Karen] Yes, good.

-[Amalia] Coming in.
-[clears throat]

Look who's here.

-Hi there!
-[Amalia laughs]

Hey, welcome to the Kativa
production company.

-Thanks. Fine.
-How are you? Glad to see you.

-Uh…
-I'll leave you to it.

-Coffee, water, a cold drink?
-I'm good, Amalia, thanks.

-My boy?
-I'm good, thanks.

I'm off, then.

Daniela, tell me, did you make the call?

Well, how do you like it?

-Come in, please.
-Very nice. Congratulations.

Thanks.

-Please.
-Thank you.

Well, what a surprise.

So, tell me, what…

What can I do for you?

I need to know what happened last night…

[dramatic musical stinger]

…with Kitty.

-[exhales]
-Listen,

if you didn't want anything serious,
why get her hopes up?

[awkward chuckle]

Excuse me?

I know artists are used to having
fleeting flings

all the time.

But it's only fair to set clear rules
from the beginning.

Especially when it comes to my sister.

[mouthing]

How old is Kitty?

She's 29 years old.

Don't you think she's old enough

to not need others to plead for her?

She's my little sister
and I'll always defend her.

Okay.

I don't think you know me well enough

to make those kinds of accusations.

And… I feel it's unfair
for you to interfere like that.

I apologize.

Yes, I'm being unfair.

And invasive.

But put yourself in my shoes
and understand.

I don't know
what you want me to tell you.

Everything was going well
between you two last night.

What happened?

[tender guitar music plays]

Kitty is amazing.

I like her very much.

The last thing I want is to hurt her.

But I feel I'm not right for her.

And she's not right for me either.

Why?

Who Kitty actually likes
is Víctor Rodríguez, the singer.

Not me.

[tender music continues]

And I also realized my heart
doesn't really throb when I see her.

Why not?

Because the heart wants what it wants.

[music fades]

[Gerardo] Okay, guys,

what do you say

we work first and pay a visit later?

Come on, man. We don't have all day.

Gerardo, hi.

[Gerardo] Daniel.

María, how are you?

Fine.

Where's Fernán?

Your dad?

There, somewhere.

[dramatic sting]

[Gisela] If you show me more of the ranch,
I'll get attached to it.

It's up to you. We have plenty
of spare beds here.

And who's that?

[ironic chuckle]

What I don't like is visiting so often
without a purpose.

You're sort of evading
the business issue.

But what's the rush, huh?

Well, unlike you,
I do need to sell to bring home the bacon.

Unless you invite me every day.

That can also be arranged, huh?

How are you, Fernán?

[tense music]

[exhales] Oh, jeez.

Listen,

meet my oldest son.

-Nice to meet you.
-Same. Daniel.

Gisela.

You must know why I'm here.

[tense music]

-I'll handle something and be right back.
-No, I'll come back.

Just make it quick so the young bulls
don't end up in another ranch.

-[Fernán] Hmm…
-[chuckles]

Excuse me.

Go right ahead.

What interview?

They set a trap for me.

You didn't address it properly, either.

You succumbed to provocation.

You were evasive, erratic when answering.

[Alexander grumbles]

We must act now
to get our constituents' trust back.

What could be more enticing to them?

[clears throat] To make an appearance
giving out food?

With young cancer patients?

Every politician does that
when their popularity suffers.

We need to go
for something more convincing.

Something that shows
you identify with people.

[suspenseful music]

We can call that guy
I mentioned in the interview.

A folk music singer tracks.

[suspenseful music continues]

[music fades]

Kitty will k*ll me for having told you,
but I had to do it.

I don't get why she hasn't told me
about that.

I don't know. She must be trying to avoid
making you and Alexander uncomfortable.

Or she doesn't want you to pay her debt.

Doris, how can we blame her
after she was deceived?

My big mouth made me tell Daniel
about it and he said he'd try

to get the money somehow.

No, no one has to give Kitty anything.

I'll talk with Kitty and Alexander
so we can sort it out, okay?

Well, I hope I didn't mess things up.

Not at all, Doris.
On the contrary, thank you.

-[phone rings]
-Doris, I have an incoming call.

-Can we talk later?
-Sure, keep me updated.

Okay, thanks.

Hi, Débora.

Are you busy?

No, what's up?

Did you read the editorial about Alexander
in Digital Counterpoint?

No, I didn't know anything.

Then, didn't you hear
his radio interview, either?

No, why?

We need your help. Can you come,
please? It's very important.

Yes, I'll be there soon.

Okay.

Those are the documents.

Sign that sh*t
and we'll get this over with.

That's not enough money, and you know it.

What do you mean?

That's the 50% of your share
for these lands.

-Yes, but they have added value.
-Of course they do.

Because of my intervention, my work here.

It's my effort, my profit.

Or did you contribute a lot?

Oh, so you forgot that these lands
belonged to my great-grandfather?

Then, to my grandfather,
and then, to my mom.

Your hand in this was to marry her
and ruin her life.

Elvira was a sick woman.

-Be thankful that I cared for her.
-Don't be a jerk, Fernán!

She got sick because of you,

after how you humiliated
and mistreated her!

Shout at me again
and I'll break your ba*ls!

Well, do it!

Sign that sh*t or get the hell out!

[tense music]

Slow down, I don't understand a word.

Are you saying that girl you were dating

turned out to be Karen's sister?
Is that it?

-Can you believe it, Mom?
-Jesus.

And if things with her were fine,
why did you back out?

[sighs] Same old, same old.

I felt she showed me off as a trophy
at that party, and that threw me off.

Well, I have to admit

that she had the right
to brag about dating

-a cute, intelligent, successful…
-Mom…

-…guy.
-What I want is for people

to see I'm much more than the character
who gets up on a stage.

I know, but it's hard for people
to separate the two personas.

That's why I want a woman who can do it.

Of course, but you've been sensitive
about this for a long time now, Víctor.

-That's why you don't trust any girl who…
-Well, things with Kitty didn't work.

What else can I do?

Is she right?

Was it because of Karen?

No, Mom. I told you why I did it.
Karen has nothing to do with it.

You're not into Karen now, or are you?

[uplifting music]

[exhales] Listen…

I mean, I'm into her, sure.

She's an intelligent woman.
A beautiful woman.

I find her work
at the foundation admirable.

What man wouldn't be into her?
It's obvious.

But that's nowhere near
having something with her.

Okay, got it. It's crystal clear now.

-Mm-hmm.
-Okay.

-But you know who I didn't like at all?
-Who?

Her husband.

Alexander… That guy Alexander.

I felt like that guy
has dark energy within.

He came off as fake, caustic.
Plus, he took off and left her there.

-He did?
-Can you imagine?

Look, when I first met Karen,

I felt like she wasn't happy with her man.

-Did she say anything?
-No.

We were getting to know each other.
But it's a woman's intuition.

That's nuts. I think it's crazy
that someone who has a foundation

-to empower women…
-Right.

-…is with a guy like that.
-Well, the shoemaker's son always

goes barefoot.
God knows what their deal is.

What will you do with the two sisters?

Uh… well, with Kitty, here's what I'll do.

I'll be emotionally responsible.

We'll have closure,
clarify things, and that's it.

And… with Karen,
I doubt I'll ever see her again.

-I don't want to get in trouble.
-[phone rings]

-Leave things alone.
-I'm off, too.

Hello?

[Alexander] Hi, dear boy.

Who is this?

Alexander Orduz.

[sinister music]

Alexander Orduz?

[mouthing] The husband?

[mouthing] The husband.

-[Daniel] This is my house, too.
-When it suits you.

When the boy needs money.

-I'm giving it to you.
-Sell the ranch,

that way we can properly share it.

[tense music]

You will have to wait until I die, then.

As you may have noticed,
I intend to be around longer.

Even if you insist.

That's ridiculous,
I had nothing to do with it.

I'm not leaving this ranch!
No one will get me out of here!

Ask your lawyer how likely it is
for you to get me out.

Grow up, Daniel.

I'm offering you a lot of money.

If you're wise,

if you use it wisely, you won't have
to work a day in your whole life.

[intriguing music]

If I accept, when do I get it?

Right away.

I can pay it partly in cash,
and wire the rest.

[tense music]

Is the agreement clear to you?

I'm paying you for the totality of your
inheritance from your mom's properties.

And that settles it.

You sign and I don't ever want to see
your face again.

It's clear to me
that you're ripping me off.

That's what's clear.

But, yes.

If I don't have to see your face again.

[suspenseful music]

[music fades]

Your wife, sir.

-Thank you.
-How are you, honey?

-Fine. But I just read the article.
-Mm-hmm?

-Why come at you like that?
-You know, they're a plague.

And the more intense the competition gets,
the harsher it'll be.

What do you need?

-I…
-[phone rings]

Excuse me. Yes, girl?

Yes, he can come in.

I need you to help me convince him
to publicly support my candidacy.

Hmm? Come on, I trust you.

Convince who?

Be charismatic.
[clears throat] Come in.

-Mr. Víctor, sir.
-Thanks.

My dear Víctor, it's a pleasure
to have you here.

[tense music]

[Víctor] How are you?

[music intensifies]

["Mujer Prohibida" theme plays]