01x31 - Episode 31

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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
Make 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

[Iván] I'm beat. I didn't get any rest
covering that election.

I caught something on the news
about vote-buying allegations

in Alexander's campaign.

You know that always happens.

The allegations?

And the vote-buying,
unfortunately. [clears throat]

And Kitty? How's she doing?

Bad.

She's determined to stay here.

And the truth is,
Fernán doesn't want to give in.

I have no idea what to do about Gisela,

and with Kitty
breathing down my neck the whole time.

Don't.

Not that look. You got me into this.

You said you'd help me.

And that's what I want to do.

But I can't think of anything.

Offer her a spot at the newspaper.

Take Kitty to Bogotá?

Yes.

I think that's the only option.

The truth is, I'm desperate, Iván.

I can't keep conspiring
or deceiving anyone.

Maybe I'll finally do
what I originally came for.

Seriously? You're chickening out now?

Iván.

-This is what…
-No, no.

No, Daniel. You said it yourself.
Death is too light a punishment, remember?

I believe a punishment is a punishment.

Shut up. Stop talking nonsense.

It's one thing to seek justice
for your mother's death,

but it's quite another
to become a m*rder*r to do so, right?

Have you thought
you might lose Kitty for good,

push your family away, and ruin your life?

-Hi, Iván.
-Kitty.

Hello.

How are you?

Fine. I wasn't expecting you here.

I guess Daniel told you about the project.

A little.

-Hi.
-What's up?

I'll talk to you later.

[dramatic music sting]

What do you think?

I took good care of her.

I can tell.

Thank you.

Did your brother ride while I was away?

-Would you get mad if I said yes?
-No.

He calmed down a lot
after you took the bit out.

Is your girlfriend back?

Ex-girlfriend.

That project must be really good

if she's willing to come do it here
at her ex's house,

and partner up with his dad.

Could it be that deep down,
she's hoping for a reconciliation?

If she's hoping for that,
she'll lose on all fronts.

There's nothing between us.

And with Fernán,
he'll probably exploit her,

as he does with everyone.

Wouldn't be surprising
if he then stole her project.

Okay.

That's why you're here, to help her.

No, the farther away
I am from the project…

and all that, the better.

[pensive music]

Why did you get angry at Kitty?

No, it's not anger.

But seeing her again
just confirmed how I felt.

I don't love her.

It confirmed there's another woman
I'm way more into.

sh*t.

You're losing on that front.

[pensive music fades]

[Daniel] What are you up to this
afternoon? Come with me to town,

-I'll run a couple of errands.
-No.

I don't have time for you.

[Daniel] Why so aggressive
all of a sudden?

Because I don't want
to get caught up in your game.

I won't play along.

-Relax.
-Don't touch me.

[tense music]

Don't be like that.

Daniel,

I like you a lot.

And I really appreciate
how amazing you've been to me.

Since I want us to stay friends,
I'd rather be clear with you.

I don't want to change husbands.

And I don't want a new lover.

Is that clear?

-[Daniel] It's clear.
-Gisela.

For now.

What is going on here?

-Hm?
-What do you mean?

Here, with Mr. Daniel.

With Daniel?

He's acting like he's in charge.

Butting in where he shouldn't.

And I'm making things very clear.

Is there a problem?

You're the boss.

Why the saddle?

It's for your mare.

Oh! That's my husband.

It's gorgeous.

-Come on, let's test it.
-It's very beautiful.

[brooding music]

[Gisela] Exactly my taste.

Gerardo.

[Gerardo] What is it?

Which horse can I ride?

Which horse can you ride?

Wheat.

That Wheat is good.

He's tame, but when he's…

When he's riding, he likes to run.
Just pull tight.

Or also Bachué.

He has a calmer gait,
but he's more high-strung.

And that one, the first one?

That's Torment.

Does Fernán still ride him?

Yes, sir.

It's the only one he rides.

And only he can ride him.

Well, then recommend me one.

See how it goes with Wheat.

I'll be fine.

[intriguing music]

[Gerardo] Make contact with Wheat.

Sorry, but I think it was a dumb move
forcing you into this.

What else could I do?

I told you to let me do it my way.
I'd look into it,

-but you were eager--
-You returned to Bogotá.

Yes, because I have a job

and I had to cover an election,
in case you forgot.

Besides, it wasn't long.

Do you really…

want to go into business with my dad
after what he did to Elvira

-and everything he's done to Dani?
-It's the only way to protect him,

and keep him from doing
something stupid. You know that.

Risking the most
important project of your life?

What about the investigators,

the ones collecting
evidence against Fernán?

They're working on it, but it's slow.

Kitty, you have to be patient.

Really, you have to be.
And I'm asking you…

not to risk your future

by making rushed, bad decisions,

getting into business
you shouldn't with my dad,

especially not for Dani,

who didn't think twice
about tossing you aside.

Thank you for your advice.

But the decision has been made.

[suspenseful music]

["Señales" plays]

♪ What do I have to do for you? ♪

[Pedro] Huh?

♪ To realize once and for all ♪

That's it.

♪ I'm crazy for you? ♪

-♪ That, during sleepless nights ♪
-[Víctor] Listen.

♪ You're there with me ♪

-♪ And when I wake up ♪
-Bam, bam, bam!

♪ You're still there… ♪

-What do you think?
-This is a smash hit.

-This is the single.
-What?

That's what I say.

I haven't stopped, brother.
I want to finish this today.

What's with that face? Didn't you sleep?

I've been working hard on this.

I don't know
what's going to happen to me, so…

I won't leave it half-baked.

No, but have faith.
Everything will be fine.

[scoffs] I don't know if faith
and my lawyer are enough

to take on Alexander's filthy,
underhanded tactics.

I'm being realistic.

Now that guy's president,
think he's got time to mess with you?

Exactly. I've got to take advantage
now that he's busy

to move this project forward.

If Betty tells me she's ready,
I'll launch it right away.

Hm.

-Besides, we need it. You know that.
-Hm.

So, what do you think?

-Pedroski.
-Hm?

-Go have some coffee.
-A break?

Yes, my treat.

You two are always
keeping me out of the gossip.

I never miss a thing.
That coffee will cost you.

-It's okay. Add it to my tab.
-Okay.

Take a seat, man.

-What happened?
-Hm.

What is it?

I want to talk to you.

Because I'd like to…

avoid…

ruining our friendship.

[emotive music]

Okay, Víctor Rodríguez,
what is it? Spill it.

It turns out…

since what happened to Betty…

[sighs]

Since before.

I've been thinking things over,
and I think…

I'll give it another shot with her.

[dramatic music sting]

Right.

Right, you realize that
now that you're done with Karen.

-Now she matters.
-What? It's not like that.

Then what is it?

I've been thinking things over.

I feel like I always had
the perfect woman right in front of me,

and I was too dumb to see it.

You know,
I don't believe in second chances.

Well, you have to try to see how it goes.

-Right?
-Are you asking for my permission?

Yes. Well…

Even though I was with her before,

I know you have feelings, too.

And you're my brother.

I don't want to drag you down.
I don't want to hurt or mess with you.

-That's why I'm telling you.
-What if I say no?

Then I'm f*cked.

But one came before the other.

Dude, I'm not blind.

I know Betty only has eyes for you.
What can I do?

I'll just say one thing.

If you're with her, it better be for real,
not to fill Karen's void.

Because if it's the latter,

then yes, our friendship's really over.

[tense music]

I'm worried about the rough ride
ahead, you know?

-Mm-hm!
-It's your launch. [cheers]

-Yes!
-The launch!

-Careful.
-Slowly. Take it easy, I can do it.

Okay. Be careful, okay?

-The slip-ups--
-It won't happen.

-Betty.
-Jair.

-What's up?
-How are you doing?

I'm getting better.

Where's Víctor?

-In the editing room.
-Hm.

The song's coming out really nice.

-Oh!
-I must hear it, excuse me!

-Go.
-Can I help you?

No, it's okay. I'm fine.

-Careful. Slowly. [laughs]
-I'm fine.

What is it?
You have a long face, kid. What is it?

[sighs] There are truths that,

no matter how much
you face them every day, still hurt.

Oh, boy.

Let's go.

Cheer up. Cheer up, you're a stud.

[laughs]

♪ That I'm crazy for you? ♪

♪ During sleepless nights ♪

♪ You're there with me
And when I wake up ♪

♪ You're still there just the same ♪

I have to work on this one a little more--

Don't tell me you had to-- Hey!

I'm sorry.

-[exhales]
-I'm sorry.

What happened?

Don't tell me you had to auto-tune it.

Just a little
to finish correcting the voice.

-Why?
-How can you think that, Betty?

-You almost scared me to death.
-Beatriz, I need you to believe

in your incredible voice.
It's spectacular.

What a beautiful song, my God.

Hey, weren't you wearing
those same clothes yesterday?

Did you sleep here?

What could I do?
I got caught up in the song.

I started moving things around,
taking some out.

I wanted to surprise you
and show you the finished piece.

Well, almost finished.
We're missing one little thing.

One little thing
that I think I know what it is.

That's so nice.

But you didn't have to stay up all night.

Oh, Betty.

Betty, I'm…

in a lot of trouble right now.

[emotive music]

With the trial,
I don't know if I'll go to jail.

-I don't know how long--
-That won't happen.

I said I don't know.

I don't want to drag you down with me.

I want to live in the present.

I can't promise you that it will work.

But I can try.

[emotive music continues]

I need you to be patient with me.

Very patient.

Are you sure?

Whatever's coming,
we'll face it together, Víctor.

You know how this ends.

Blackmail, wiretaps.

He mistreated me.

And Sergio.

[sad music]

What he said about Sergio.

Sergio and you need to get out
of that house ASAP, Karen.

He'll accuse me of kidnapping, Lidia.

-We'll confront him.
-With what evidence?

With what evidence?

With Esteban's testimony.

With your testimony, with mine.

We can talk to a child psychologist
to talk to the boy.

-That's evidence--
-No.

Let's not involve Sergio in any of this.

Don't make the same mistakes
as the women who come to the foundation.

If I leave the house,
Víctor will go to jail.

But if you stay,

the physical and psychological damage
to Sergio and you will be devastating.

Lidia, he's got me tied up.

Any move I make could hurt someone.

Stop thinking about others.

The priority right now
is you and Sergio, no one else.

No microphones.

-Are we sure?
-Yes.

Anyway, I set up cell phone jammers
in everyone's office,

in the conference room,
and on the landlines

in case anyone wants to listen
to your conversations.

[Karen sighs]

-Thanks, Ciro.
-Okay.

-Thanks.
-Let me know if anything.

We have to report Alexander.

We have to tell everything we know.

Look, I…

I want us to understand
something very important.

We only have our word
against Alexander's word,

and how he would prove
the relationship between Karen and Víctor.

On top of that, he also has proof

of the offshore account he opened.

Any report I make

will look like I'm covering up
my own crimes.

Sure, and…

that's not even counting if Amalia
decides to make your relationship public.

No, no.

No. Amalia can't do that.

What would you do for your son?

Where's Manu?
There's a shadow I don't like,

I need that fixed, please.
I need it to look perfect.

-Let's fix this.
-Thank you.

-[Víctor] Please fix it.
-And the frizz. Okay?

-That's it.
-[Víctor] There.

Wow.

I hadn't seen those eyes sparkle like that
since she was dating you, right?

There's something I haven't told you.

We'll try it out again.

Uh-huh.

And no, that wasn't a rash decision, Mom.

I swear I thought about it.

Mm…

I don't know. Are you sure, Víctor?

Absolutely.

Want some?

No, my arteries get clogged.
I don't have too many.

Look, you and I
have always been straight with each other.

Mm-hm.

Aren't you doing this
to get Karen off your mind?

Look.

I can't deny that what happened with Karen

still hurts.

-A lot.
-Hm.

But what can I do?

Am I going to dwell
on the past and not move on?

I would only be fooling myself
if I did that.

I can't do that.
I need to focus on what's coming.

I need to rebuild my life.

Sure, that's true.

And also…

pray they declare me
innocent at the trial.

Oh, sure.

You can count on that, kid.

Look, I've got Saint Jude working overtime
with all the candles I've lit.

Be sure of that.

If I want to rebuild my life,

don't you think Betty
is the perfect woman?

[gasps]

I don't know, Víctor.
I don't know if she's the one.

Betty is lovely, talented,
and a good person.

But be careful, don't get confused.

Many good things came out of that tragedy.

Hm.

And one of them
is realizing how important Betty is to me.

Look, I'll say no more.

If you'll be okay,
if you'll be happy, I'll be okay too.

Hm? I'm glad.

-[Pedro] Sorry.
-Yes?

I've been looking for you everywhere.
Esteban is calling you.

Esteban? Why didn't he call me here?

-I don't know.
-On the phone.

He hasn't been able to reach you.

Hello?

We need to talk.

-What happened?
-It's better if we meet in person.

Víctor, this is urgent.
Extremely urgent. Can you do it now?

Tell me where.

[suspenseful music]

[Víctor] How is everybody?
Everything okay?

-Yes.
-Thank you.

How have you been? How's Betty?

Very well, thank God.
She's recovering, much better.

-We're very happy.
-I'm glad.

Is Esteban here yet?

No, Esteban isn't the one waiting for you.

Then who is it?

[sighs]

Excuse me. Guys.

[dramatic music]

I need you to listen to me.

Seriously, what are you doing here, Karen?

Please. I can't believe this.

Didn't you get
what I was trying to say in the message?

Please, listen.

I can't believe Esteban would do this.

Esteban didn't do anything.

He's doing what he has to do
as your lawyer and friend.

Sucker-punch me to get me here?

Víctor, I swear on my son, Sergio,

that after this conversation,
if you don't want to see me,

I'll disappear.

[suspenseful music]

I need you to listen to me.

I'm here to tell you the truth
and what I couldn't say before.

The real reasons
that forced me to end our relationship.

Well, all I know is I can't help

with the construction part,
I have no clue.

But if you put me in charge of purchases,
payments, or managing staff,

-I've got it down.
-That's perfect.

-About the salary, I--
-As soon as the first payment comes in,

-I'll pay you.
-No.

That's what I mean.
You don't have to. I want to help.

It gives me something to do.

Gisela, my dad, Daniel, and Gerardo
have all the ranch work handled,

so this is better. I want to pitch in.

Well, get ready,
because your days off are over.

Especially now
that we're ordering the products.

Yes, because here they are.

Doris, where is Gerardo?

In the back, I think.

Thank you.

Not even a hello?

Hi, Kitty.

[sad music playing]

Don't pay attention to him.

Let's see
how we're going to coordinate this.

Hm.

CANDIDATE FILES SUIT
FOR POSSIBLE FRAUD DURING ELECTIONS

-[Daniel] What are you watching?
-The news.

This Ms. Sonia is so sweet.

She's claiming election fraud,

-and she says she'll sue.
-"She says." [chuckles]

She thought there'd be a runoff
and she'd win,

but she didn't even make it that far.

Iván, you know that Sonia
is not the problem.

The problem is Alexander.

All the alliances he has,
including Fernán.

Who knows how many promises he made
to achieve those results.

Where's Kitty?

She's talking to Doris.

I don't know how to make her leave.

[Iván] That's not going to happen.

That's what should happen, Iván.

She's convinced she can help.
And until something,

or someone brings her back down to earth,
believe me, she'll be around here nagging.

Won't you help me with that?

Do you really think Kitty,

so blinded and after everything
she's seen in this house,

is going to believe me or listen to me?

I was thinking about
what you said yesterday.

[clears throat]

About that problem with my dad

and the idea
of finding a radical solution.

-I was just saying.
-Uh-huh.

"Uh-huh," what?

I said it just for the sake of it.

It's one thing to sleep with her, Daniel.

It's quite another
to risk doing something to her.

Why don't you tell Fernán that?

Huh?

As far as I know, he hired two hitmen
to do what they did to me,

and he's very calm and relaxed.

Do you hear yourself talking?

When did you change the plan
and not tell me?

What I see is someone becoming
the person they hate the most.

Watch out for that, buddy.

How'd it go with Wheat?

Fine.

Sure, I know he's not
your dad's horse, but…

he's a good animal.

[intriguing music]

Obviously, his attitude hurts me.

But I'm not here for him.

Hm. I don't believe you.

It's true, Doris.
The project is my priority.

The project you were working on with him.

But the project was born before Daniel
and I started dating. You know that.

You were one of the first people
I called when I got scammed, remember?

No, I wouldn't do that.

If you put me to work with Esteban,
I'll quit.

The pain and discomfort of seeing him
all the time, I just couldn't handle it.

I'm doing everything I can
to make sure to avoid that.

What did he do to you
or what did you do to him?

We all know you broke up,
but we don't know the reasons.

And forgive me for butting in,
but cheating? I don't think so.

I know you both,
and you were very committed, in love.

Does it have to do with my dad?

Did something happen there
that ended up affecting you?

Because everything in Daniel's life
has to do with my dad.

There's nothing they can do
that won't affect the other.

Doris, your dad had nothing to do with it.

Daniel and I broke up because of me.

I guess I got scared
with the whole wedding thing.

I felt a lot of pressure,
and Daniel thought it would work, but…

the truth is…

I'm not so sure anymore.

He cornered me, Víctor.

I don't know when he organized everything.

I'm not sure if he'd been doing it
all along out of some paranoia,

or if he only started
once he realized I could leave him.

What a--

Any word would be an
understatement for Alexander.

-Where's the account?
-What account?

Where you're supposed
to deposit the money from the fake NGO

if I don't do what you want.

-I have no idea--
-Where's the account--

-Don't raise your voice at me!
-[moans]

Let go of me.

Let go!

It's hard to admit.

But all of us
who lived with a guy like that

deep down knew
we were living with a monster.

If you insist on having
a relationship with Víctor

or on telling him about this conversation,

remember, I'm just one click away

from sending the fake French NGO's money
to your offshore bank account.

I wanted to speak up, Víctor.

To tell you everything that's going on.

But you didn't.

I was afraid.

Of Alexander?

Of you, Víctor.

I was afraid
of what you might do to save me.

[dramatic music]

And why don't you focus
on the woman next to you

instead of worrying about an image?

Giving her the respect and value
she deserves? Because she truly does.

-[tense music sting]
-Oh.

-I'll punch you in the face, as*h*le--
-Seriously, Alexander?

That's what you'll do?

I was desperate and I was hurt.

But I felt I could do something.

I looked for Lidia and Esteban.

The three of us found a way out.

We went over every option, Víctor.

From the most obvious to the wildest.

I thought about running off
with Sergio somewhere.

And then call.

That wouldn't have worked.

I hope you're sensible
and think about your son's well-being.

All right?

I would've left a mess for the foundation,

for you, and for your mom.

Alexander wouldn't have just sat back.

He would've launched
a manhunt till he found us.

What did Esteban say?

-Why didn't you report him immediately?
-Víctor, because we have no proof.

We have nothing to show
that he was blackmailing me.

If I speak out against him--

Yes, they'll put you in jail.

That's what he wants.

That's why he's passing
that bill in Congress.

He won't give me a way out.

I swear, if Sergio weren't involved,

going to jail would be the least of it.

-We have an agreement.
-I don't give a f*ck about your agreement.

If you want, put me in jail, do it.

I'm going to see Víctor.
I need to know how he is.

[Víctor] Why now, Karen?

Why did it take you
so long to tell me all this?

I wasn't planning on telling you.

Víctor, the idea
was to keep you away from this.

-Why?
-Out of love, Víctor.

-I distanced myself for love.
-[emotive music]

When I saw you gone, I gave up so much

that all I wanted…

was to keep things calm
so he'd trust the deal I offered.

What deal did you offer him?

I'd help him win the election
if he'd agree to give me a divorce.

[Alexander] On three conditions.
First one.

You'll help me more than ever
to reach the presidency.

Second,

you sign a confidentiality agreement

promising not to reveal
a single detail of our divorce.

Okay.

The third and most important condition.

You give up your relationship with Víctor

and promise never to see him again.

You were willing to forget about me?

Did I have a choice?

You're probably telling me now because…

He broke the deal.

[emotive music]

He was clear. He won't let me go.

I was willing to keep you away
if he stuck to the deal.

I don't understand.
How could you believe Alexander?

Listen, the man I married 15 years ago
isn't the same as he is now.

Our relationship wasn't at its best,

but I didn't know he could be that cruel.

Karen, you should've told me.

-I already explained that--
-Karen, we were together.

I would have done anything to help you.

Precisely. Were you going to run off
and do something crazy?

Alexander has so much power,

he's capable of ruining everyone we love.

[dramatic music]

What do you want us for?

We're just pieces
in a game you've already won!

Listen, you…

You get that in your head.

You!

You're staying by my side.

I won't allow you to be happy because you…

don't deserve to be happy with anyone.

None of what I told you
at the cabin was true.

You're the best thing
that's happened in a long time.

I have nothing but contempt for Alexander.

I feel guilty, Karen.

[sad music]

A part of me was sure

that what you were saying
couldn't be true.

It hurt me a lot.
And I let that blind me, and…

I didn't realize what was going on.

Behind all those words,
all you were doing was asking for help.

-But you didn't know.
-But I had to insist.

Víctor, what we had meant a lot to me.

It's what gave me
the strength to get here.

You made me realize
that the man I was tied to was a fraud

and that I had to get away.

I'm so sorry.

Forgive me. Forgive me for…

not being clear
and for lacking the intuition

to understand
what you've been going through.

Forgive me, please.

[sniffles]

[sad music fades]

[Fernán] How was that mare?

-[Gisela] Oh! She's feisty. Look.
-You'll get the hang of it.

Don't worry.

Did you see this horse's beautiful gait?

Oh! It's beautiful.

What I like the most
is that it's a loyal horse.

Loyal to a fault.

To me, loyalty is precious.
It's the most important thing in life.

Do you have anything to say, Fernán?

Me?

No, why? Do I have something to say?

[giggles]

I don't know, about Daniel?

I told you we were talking about work.

Yes, of course. You said it.

What matters is whether I believe you.

We'll travel next week.

There's a cattle fair I want to go to.

They're selling a bunch of animals
and I want to bet on them.

Yes, I'm tired of being here,
dedicated to politics,

and that fight with Daniel.
I've wasted a lot of time.

I want to get back to my own thing.

What I know how to do, my business.

What has given me money.

Want me to come with you?

I don't want you to, you must. Hm?

First, it's a long trip.

And second, I need your opinion.

And third,
I won't leave you alone with Daniel.

[suspenseful music]

Okay.

-Look, Fernán.
-No, no.

Stop it, Gisela.

I'm tired.

I'm fed up.

Every time I look at you,
there's Daniel next to you like a fly.

Huh? I'm old,

but I'm not dumb.

And grumpy.

[Gisela giggles]

[laughs]

[Fernán] A good wash, right?

[Gisela] Hey, what is it?

Ay, ay, ay.

What are you doing?

I'm preparing this saddle for Daniel.

-It looks like he wants to keep Wheat.
-Hm.

[chuckles] He was telling me
he wants to ride Torment.

I don't know
what's going through Daniel's head.

He knows Dad hates people
looking at that horse, especially him.

As if you didn't know your dad's always
cared more about that horse

than any wife he's ever had.

I still remember the beating he gave Iván

when he took that horse
to the river and lost it.

I remember.

Daniel doesn't remember?

Our dad hit us so much,

he probably knocked his head
and made him forget.

So?

What do you think?

It's nice, isn't it?

That's what we have to do.

Show everyone what kind of scumbag he is.

And you can't spend another minute
next to that jerk.

I don't have a choice.

Well, then we have to find one.

Alexander wants you gone.

He'll do anything to ruin you.

We have to find a way to stop him.

Your mom's suspicions were right.

What's happening is Alexander's fault.

[suspenseful music]

[sighs] Look.

This is Chaparro's lawyer.

-And this is--
-She's Alexander's right-hand man.

I know because I've seen her with him
in several situations.

Alexander knows I have this.

He figures I'll tip you off.

What if I take this to the media?

You can't do that.

If you do, you'll have to tell them
why he's after you.

For your story to do any damage,

you'll have to tell
what happened between us.

He'll blame me and throw me in jail.

So what do we do, Karen?
Sit back and do nothing?

It's a game of strategy.
Alexander took advantage of my weakness

and forced us to play apart.

But no more.

I should have sought you out
when I needed your support the most.

-That won't happen again.
-[cell phone rings]

Get it.

It must be important.

Be careful what you say,
they might be listening.

Hello?

Hey, what's up? I've been calling
for a while but you don't pick up.

Are you okay?

I'm sorry. I'm running an errand
with Esteban and I didn't see my phone.

With Esteban?

What happened?

I have to sign some papers.

Guess what?
Your mom set up an interview for us

with the folks at Ternura Estéreo,
the radio station people. Remember?

They want to talk about the new project.

[unenthused] That's great.

What do you mean, "That's great"?

I mean, this is big news!

Víctor, come on.

If these people start talking,

everyone will start talking about us.

Yes. You're right.

Hey, are you okay?

Yes. I'm overwhelmed with all this stuff
that needs to be signed.

My mind's elsewhere, sorry.

Well, what time will you be here?

I need you to help me prepare the answers.

I don't want to screw up.

Let's do this.

I'll finish what I need to do here
and head straight over there, all right?

Okay.

-Víctor.
-Yes?

I love you.

[dramatic music sting]

[sad music]

It was Betty.

How is she?

Fine, going to therapy
and getting better every day, thank God.

I have to go.

Alexander thinks I'm at the foundation.

-It's better if you leave first.
-Listen.

-What about us?
-It's complicated.

Is it?

[romantic music plays]

It's not fair for us to be apart.

Víctor, nothing can change between us.

You keep living your life,
I'll keep living mine.

I swear I won't give up. I swear.

That's all I needed to hear.

How are we going to communicate?

Esteban is taking care of it.

Whatever you need to tell to me,

-tell him.
-Okay.

[romantic music playing]

Go now.

I'm leaving.

All right.

[romantic music continues]

[gasps]

[romantic music fades]

[tense music]

Are you sure?

Whatever's coming,
we'll face it together, Víctor.

[screams]

-Is it safe to talk?
-Yes, this phone is safe.

-Where are you calling from?
-From the local phone.

How did it go?

Oh, I don't know, Esteban.

On the one hand, a weight has been lifted.

-But on the other…
-What?

-I'm worried.
-Why?

Knowing Víctor, he's so passionate,

I'm worried he might do something crazy.

[suspenseful music]

Oh, no, Víctor.

Víctor, I don't want to get involved,
but I'm going to

because this is a very complicated time.

What papers were you signing
with Esteban? What did you tell Betty?

Nothing. I had to sign some papers.

-That's it. Period.
-No.

What's wrong?

No, Víctor, you're hiding
something from me. I'm very worried.

Your freedom is at stake here,

and you leave one way
and come back another.

Precisely, it's my freedom.

Those papers are to keep me out of jail,
how else should I look?

-Everything's fine.
-[tense music]

[Víctor] Hi.

♪ …get you to look at yourself
Through my eyes? ♪

[Betty chuckles]

Estef, can I have a strong coffee, please?

-Sure.
-What's up?

-[tense music builds]
-How did it go?

That bad?

As usual.

Look… let's not worry
about that right now, okay?

Let's focus on the interview,
which is what matters.

We still have details to iron out.

I did smooth them out. Didn't you hear me?

Thank you.

["El Iluso" plays]

♪ Oh ♪

♪ Why deny it hurts, baby? ♪

♪ Because sorrows are drowned
By singing, buddy ♪

♪ I aimed so high ♪

♪ And I fell so low ♪

♪ That's what I get for letting ♪

♪ These eyes of mine gaze at you ♪

♪ I aimed so far ♪

♪ That I never hit the bulls-eye ♪

♪ It's what I get for believing
I could play with fire ♪

♪ And I was getting burned ♪

♪ I had forgotten my place ♪

♪ But thanks to you, I now remember ♪

♪ What was I thinking? ♪

♪ What was I hoping for? ♪

♪ I laid my eyes on you
When I shouldn't have ♪

♪ And, like an idiot, I fell in love ♪

♪ What was I thinking? ♪

♪ What was I hoping for? ♪

♪ You fell from heaven ♪

♪ And me, being a guy from the hood
We simply don't mix ♪

♪ Oh, oh ♪

[mariachi] Ay, ay, ay!

Your friend, the VR, my love.

♪ I risked it all ♪

♪ And I don't even know how much I lost ♪