01x07 - Episode 7

[bunniefuu]

[BIRDS CHIRPING]

[RADIO HOST
SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY]

-IKAL: Hello.
-The bag is here already, right?

-Yes, it's all here, yes.
-Hey, I swear to you

that yesterday my mom wanted
to tell me something. Like...

I don't know if she tried
to thank me or something, but...

I don't know,
there was an attempt.

Okay. Hey, sorry to butt in,

but if your mom has already
let her guard down...

I'm going.

What you can do is...

I don't know, you can make
an effort, obviously,

so that your relationship
improves, right?

Yes, but it's not that easy,
really.

-No, no, it's not that easy.
-[RADIO HOST CONTINUES SPEAKING]

But, well, if you allow me,
I can share with you

a little anecdote with my mom.
It was very nice, very special.

ZOÉ: Hmm.

She also finds it
very hard to apologize.

She had a big fight with my dad.

He went to work, and then my mom,

well, she got an idea.

She made his favorite dish,
which is mole tamales.

-♪ [TENDER MUSIC PLAYING] ♪
-And you have no idea.

My dad had had

a somewhat complicated day
at work.

He came back from work.

And I just remember seeing
his face

when he saw the dish
on the table, his eyes lit up.

He sees my mom,
she gave him a big hug.

That was the reconciliation
pretty much.

It's another way,
another attempt at apologizing.

I think that's also valid.

It's a very nice story, just...

-I don't know if...
-Yeah.

I don't know
if it'll work with us.

I also don't know
how to make tamales.

Yes, and also, I mean,
why remember so many details.

Besides, there are other things
I have to take care of.

-The loan sharks.
-Yes, exactly, the lenders.

I mean, I know
it's a matter of time,

but I'm going to solve it.

I can't believe that someone
in your neighborhood

suddenly becomes a bank.

Well, life in my neighborhood
is very different, right?

There are other kinds of needs

and sometimes
that need leads you...

leads you to deal
with the wrong person, right?

Just like what happened
to my mom.

♪ [SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYING] ♪

And are you going to report them?

I mean, because it's crazy
that they are threatening her.

No. No, no, no.
Reporting it would be

exposing my family,
my mom, my sister, me too.

No, no, no. I'm just going
to leave things as is.

I know I'm going to solve it,
it's just a matter of time.

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ANNOUNCER:
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Your dad would be
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-ANNOUNCER: Like her, like me.
-Right?

I arrive and find
the little surprise

of the communications campaign.
This is incredible.

Gabriel and Matías approved
the advertisers' proposal.

I assumed they were going
to send you the drafts.

Yes, but you know well
that I was with Zafiro all day.

I know, I know.

-They kept Zoé's phrase.
-What?

No, they kept Zoé's phrase.

Yes, I know perfectly
what Zoé said.

Well, I won't sign
any more documents for you.

Thank you.

-Hello, Fino.
-Hello.

[BELÉN SIGHS]

-[SNIFFLES]
-I'm very glad

that everything went well
with Zafiro.

Well, finally you're happy

because all these days
you didn't care.

Well, I was very aware,
but I got stuck in the meeting.

Yes, it was a meeting
in which they took advantage

of my absence to raise
the status of Focal Point.

When precisely what I want
is for it to disappear

or at least go unnoticed.

Well, I lost by majority.
What did you want me to do?

If you had been there,
you would have won.

-♪ [SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYING] ♪
-JUAN: Seriously.

♪ [THEME MUSIC PLAYING] ♪

♪ [MUSIC CONCLUDES] ♪

Look at me, Belén.
I did what I could, okay?

I know you had a really hard time

with the Zafiro situation.

Well, I just ask you for
a little sensitivity, you know?

Because I don't know
what would have happened to me

if that dog had gotten lost.

-I know Zoé found him.
-Well, that's another thing.

I must admit
that if it weren't for her,

the story would be different,
I'm telling you.

♪ [OMINOUS MUSIC PLAYING] ♪

Okay, I don't want to put
more noise in your head, but...

don't you find it very strange

that Zoé went to look for him
without telling you?

I mean, she was the one
who found him, right?

ZOÉ: We could run together
if you want.

Well, yes,
now that you mention it...

Zoé is the only one who knows
my morning routine when I walk.

Well,
and the lifelong bodyguards.

There it is, that's it.

Let's not condemn her
for that either, but...

I mean, maybe she just wants
to get close to you

and get your attention.

Well, but we're not here
to talk about Zoé.

[SIGHS] I called you

because I want to know
how we're doing with Margarito.

Margarito is doing his job.

What worries me is
that b*stard Gabriel Iturrieta.

He gets happy all the time,
and contradicts me all the time

all my ideas
at the meeting, ours.

-Ah.
-Our ideas, Belén...

-BELÉN: Yes.
-our ideas.

I'm going to have dinner
at his house tonight, actually.

JUAN: Can I come with you?

-Hmm?
-[LAUGHS SARCASTICALLY]

-[JUAN CHUCKLES]
-[CHUCKLES]

JUAN: What?

Yes, you woke up
very funny today.

-JUAN: Come on.
-No, no, go do your thing.

Okay.

♪ [SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYING] ♪

BELÉN: Zafiro!

Please! [CHUCKLES]
Where were you?

♪ [MUSIC FADES] ♪

A better time slot
and more budget, what?

[LAUGHS] Yes, come.

-ZOÉ: [LAUGHS] Wow.
-MATÍAS: Come, come, come.

I wanted to tell you yesterday,
but you didn't answer the phone.

No, it's because
of what happened with Zafiro.

You know that
when my mom lets her guard down,

you have to take advantage of it.

-I can't believe it.
-You don't know how happy I am

about how things
are going for you.

Thanks.

Hey, what if we celebrate it
with a mother-daughter dinner?

I'll invite you both to dinner.
Well, no. My mom invites you.

-What do you think?
-Whoa.

-Dinner at home.
-Family dinner?

Family dinner.
[CHUCKLES, KISSES]

-ZOÉ: I can't believe it.
-♪ [TENDER MUSIC PLAYING] ♪

Aw, it's just dinner,
Gabriel, for God's sake.

-♪ [MUSIC FADES] ♪
-I know it's just dinner, woman.

But couldn't you
have chosen another time?

Lately Belén and I have
had many differences

because of the whole
group management issue.

Well, precisely because of that.

You settle things here
like adults.

What? Didn't you do that
with Miguel Ángel?

Yes, but he was my friend.

-And I trusted him blindly.
-Well, Belén is my friend.

And yours too.

The Robles have been our friends
for more than 30 years.

Look, I know you don't agree
with the way she has managed

the group
since Miguel Ángel died,

but, come on,
have you never had a problem

when making
an important decision?

Come on, my love.

-[CELL PHONE CHIMES]
-Look, Belén already confirmed.

-[GABRIEL ITURRIETA SCOFFS]
-Mati and Zoé are coming.

[LAUGHS] So, why do you ask me?

If you're going to do
whatever you want.

Well, I don't do it for you,
mind you.

-GABRIEL: No?
-No, I do it for Matías.

[LAUGHS]

I'm delighted
with that relationship.

Everyone in the city talks
about Mati and Zoé

as the couple of the moment.

-That's nonsense, my love.
-MARICARMEN: No.

Yes, what's important here is
what they talk among themselves.

-Hmm?
-♪ [GENTLE MUSIC PLAYING] ♪

Well, yes. But come on.

You're not going to tell me

that you didn't think they were
destined for each other

since they were little.

[LAUGHS]

Like you and me.

-Helicopter mom.
-[LAUGHS]

♪ [MUSIC CONCLUDES] ♪

With the support
that the channel gave us,

we have no excuse
to not be the best

in the next shows.
So, I'm all ears.

I need topics that are new,
expl*sive, that...

that give me goosebumps, that...

Me, me.

I found that there are
some clandestine clinics

where they put implants.

Not that I know of,
but I investigated.

ANDY: That topic was
already done by the competition

a few months ago, Bárbara.
Thanks. Anyone else?

-♪ [PLAYFUL MUSIC PLAYING] ♪
-[CLEARS THROAT]

Zoé.

You're very quiet.

-♪ [MUSIC CONCLUDES] ♪
-Uh...

Yes. [CLEARS THROAT]

I think we could do a show
on lenders

that do business
in working-class neighborhoods.

I heard they have
super high interest rates

that they charge in cash,

and if you don't pay on time,
there's a lot of violence.

No. Violence,
violence, violence.

No, we have to be original.

LAURA: Uh, sorry.

An aunt of mine had to move
out of her neighborhood

because one of these gangs
was threatening them.

Yes, yes. And in fact,

my high school friend's father
was k*lled

about seven or eight years ago.

Yes, look.
I'm not saying it won't work,

but I think it can be difficult

to find someone
who is experiencing violence

and willing to share
their testimony.

-I can do it.
-♪ [DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING] ♪

I think I can do it.
I think I can try.

Okay.

You have one day.

If not, we'll do
what Bárbara says.

Okay, okay.

-[CLEARS THROAT]
-ANDY: Okay?

-♪ [MUSIC CONCLUDES] ♪
-[INDISTINCT CHATTER]

-Is this his?
-Don't be silly, Camacho.

We still can't know
the baby's sex.

It's not showing.

I would die
if it were a girl, boss.

But a boy would be fine too,

because I can teach him
to play soccer.

And you can't teach girls?

-You sound like my grandma.
-You're right, boss.

[TELEPHONE RINGING IN DISTANCE]

MARINA VALDEZ: But why don't we
just get to work? Come on.

Yes,
that's what I was going to say.

Look at the surprise
that I got from San Miguel.

It turns out that one
of the apartments

had security cameras.

♪ [SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYING] ♪

That's it, Camacho. Very good.

It will just be
a couple questions, Mom.

SUGEY: I already told you no.

-And that's it. I'm sure.
-Are you sure?

Let me work,
I'm going to deliver some tacos.

-All right. Enjoy.
-CUSTOMER: Mm.

-Salsa?
-Zoé, there's no way.

I did all I could but my mom says

she's had enough problems
with those people,

she just wants to pay them
and forget about it.

But still, if you want
I can put you in touch

-with a friend who...
-That's it, damn it.

-Zoé. Okay.
-There goes a determined woman.

-Well, let her try.
-Sugey, can we talk?

-♪ [PENSIVE MUSIC PLAYING] ♪
-I bet you two tacos she convinces her.

SUGEY: Of course.

Two? Make it four,
so you don't end up hungry.

Look, I understand you
and I respect you, but...

put yourself in my shoes.

You and I can do something
to change things,

but if we stay silent,
it won't work.

Both have the same dates,
they coincide.

Yes,
but we can't recognize him here.

CAMACHO: So, they came in
through the door, right?

The mechanic knew them,
he let them in.

There are no signs of violence,
I think he was caught off guard.

They strangled him

and then staged
all that suicide stuff.

How do we recognize them now?

MARINA: Look, Camacho.

-CAMACHO: What?
-MARINA: The sneakers.

♪ [INTRIGUING MUSIC PLAYING] ♪

Don't they look familiar to you?

Yes. It does seem like they have
the same little design.

I didn't know you knew
so much about fashion, boss.

No, my nephew just asked me
to get them for his birthday.

They cost an arm and a leg.

You should have told me, I know
where they sell good copies.

That's the thing, Camacho.
It's a very exclusive brand,

they still don't make
counterfeits in Mexico.

Which makes us think

that our friend
is not a petty criminal.

I don't know, Camacho,
but these sneakers

are the only lead we have on him.

-♪ [MUSIC CONCLUDES] ♪
-That's it, Albertina, enjoy!

-Mm.
-[LAUGHS]

Hey, and a miracle
just happened here.

Can you tell me how you managed
to convince my mom?

Because between us,
it's difficult.

-I presented my points.
-[INDISTINCT CHATTER]

First I told her that honestly
I think it's our responsibility

to tell what is happening,
because if we don't inform,

more people will end up
with these lenders

instead of avoiding them.

-And...
-And secondly?

Secondly...

I promised her that
she wouldn't be at any risk.

-Mm.
-I'm going to blur her face

and I won't say
which neighborhood it is

so these guys can't identify her.

-All right.
-ZOÉ: Hmm.

Well, that's very good.

-ZOÉ: Yes, it's okay, right?
-Yes.

Are you calm?

IKAL: Yes, yes, yes.
Especially my mom.

She just asked me
that we do it quickly,

before Paloma gets home
from school.

-Go ahead. Yes, let's hurry.
-Shall we?

IKAL: Yes, yes. Mom!

-Albertina.
-IKAL: Albertina.

♪ [UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYING] ♪

IKAL: Yes, take them to go.
Exactly, to go.

-[LAUGHS] Wow.
-They're delicious!

I know, I know. Take them.

I want you to wear
that dress, the pink one.

-The one you wear in the dating chat.
-ZOÉ: Are you coming?

-Oh my!
-It looks amazing. See you.

-You'll see.
-See you later. Enjoy!

ZOÉ: Sugey, we're going ahead!

-[BIRDS CHIRPING]
-♪ [MUSIC CONCLUDES] ♪

[DOG BARKING]

ZOÉ: [CLEARS THROAT]
Well, Sugey, let's see.

The idea is that you tell us
everything you've told me.

But you don't have to worry.

I know that you are
a super hardworking woman.

You are a queen.
We all love you.

You can trust us, okay?

Calm and just talk to me, okay?

-Yes.
-Little by little.

Be strong because
this is very important.

-Yes.
-It will help a lot of people.

ZOÉ: Let's do it.

-[CLEARS THROAT]
-You can do it, Ma.

-How do you want the shot?
-You can do it. Relax.

A really tight close-up, yes.

You're beautiful. [KISSES]

-Come on, you can do it.
-Thank you, son.

-Come.
-Thank you.

-Ready?
-Ready.

-Let's do it.
-Chin up!

You'll nail it.

-Ready!
-Camera rolling.

-Okay.
-Three, two.

♪ [SOFT PENSIVE MUSIC PLAYING] ♪

Well, first,

why do you think
in neighborhoods like this

this type of loans are common?

[SIGHS] Well, yes, Miss.
Well, out of necessity and...

[SIGHS]

Stop it for a moment.
Don't worry.

-Yes, sure.
-[CLEARS THROAT] Sugey.

Excuse me.

Breathe, calm down,
you're doing very well.

[CHUCKLES]

-[EXHALES] Okay.
-[EXHALES] Let's do something.

-Mm-hmm.
-Ignore the camera.

-Okay? Look at me.
-SUGEY: Yes.

-And let's gossip.
-Okay.

-Okay.
-Yes, yes, yes.

-Very well. Ready, we're set.
-IKAL: That's better.

-ZOÉ: Like gossiping, right?
-Yes, yes. [CHUCKLES]

-Come on, Ma.
-[ZOÉ CLEARS THROAT]

-Ready?
-Yes.

ALBERTINA: Ready, three, two.

Very well, why do you think
in these neighborhoods

it's common
to have this type of loans?

Well, Miss, because...

Banks make it
increasingly difficult for us,

and well,

debts are on our heels
and we have no other choice.

So, we go to those people.

And do they lend to you easily?

At first they are very kind,

but in the end
they want their money back.

-Hmm.
-Yes.

SUGEY: And if you don't pay
on the agreed date,

then they don't care
about anything

and they cause you trouble.
You understand me, right, Miss?

Yes, perfect. Yes, continue.
[SOFTLY] You're doing very well.

♪ [MUSIC FADES] ♪

ANDY: That's all,
it couldn't be clearer.

-Andy.
-Yes?

-ZOÉ: Sorry, can I talk to you?
-Yes, tell me.

I got the testimony
of a woman who sells tacos.

The truth is she is wonderful

and she signed the authorization
to appear on the program.

She only has one condition

and that is that
we do not reveal her identity.

You know, she is afraid
of reprisals from these people.

Okay. I understand.

Honestly, I thought
you wouldn't get it done.

-Congratulations.
-Thank you.

♪ [ELEGANT INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
PLAYING] ♪

-Thank you!
-Thank you.

And now, one
of your favorite dishes, Belén.

For my guest of honor,

her beloved
gobernador shrimp tacos.

Thank you very much.
Look at that presentation.

[CHUCKLES] Cooking is still
your thing, Maricarmen.

I hate to disappoint you, friend,

but this time
I didn't prepare them.

-Thank you.
-Oh.

I hired a chef
to take care of everything.

-[CHUCKLES]
-All right.

-That's fair.
-It looks great.

Hey, I was remembering.

Do you remember when we were kids

and we got into the kitchen
and made cakes?

-Do you remember?
-Yes.

-I don't remember.
-Well...

I mean, you don't remember
because you were very bad at it.

[LAUGHS] All right.
I still am and take pride in it.

I assert it.

Congratulations
on your show, Zoé.

I tell you that Gabriel and I
never miss Focal Point.

-We are your number one fans.
-Mm-hmm.

Thank you, how sweet, really.
Still, it's not my show.

It's a show made by many talents.

There are about


and they really make
the magic happen.

And talents that are already
being recognized

in the presidency.

BELÉN: Hmm.

Did you know we lost the dog?

-No.
-ZOÉ: Yes, yes.

My dog, you mean.

-Well, where was it?
-With a lady.

Very strange,

because Zafiro had never gone
with strangers, never.

-Oh.
-Oh.

Yes. What are you implying, Mom?

-Me?
-ZOÉ: Mm-hmm.

And why do you think
I'm implying something?

I don't know, it seemed like it.

-GABRIEL: Hmm.
-[MARICARMEN CLEARS THROAT]

So, why don't we have a toast
because you found Zafiro?

-For Zafiro.
-MARICARMEN: Yes, for Zafiro.

-Cheers.
-GABRIEL: Cheers.

-Cheers.
-MATÍAS: Cheers.

-[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
-♪ [LIVELY FOLK MUSIC PLAYING] ♪

Thank you.

Why don't you tell
that girl how you feel?

[LAUGHS] Gee, gee.
How do you know?

After so many years
in this profession,

I recognize that little face
of being in love.

[CHUCKLES]

The good thing
about us waitresses

is that we know how to listen.

In that way we are
like sex workers and priests.

Sure. [LAUGHS]

If it's not so easy
to talk about her

it must be either
because she's famous

or because she's not for you.

Uh, well, she is...

Well, yeah,
it's a bit complicated.

-WAITRESS: Hmm.
-But what if it's a bit of both?

Then, you're doomed.

But don't worry,

because I'll be here
waiting for you.

-[GIGGLES]
-[LAUGHS]

Cheers.

Hmm. Clearly,
a good thing doesn't last.

-Where did the good thing go?
-♪ [OMINOUS MUSIC PLAYING] ♪

A double whiskey, my love.

BELÉN: What I'm telling you,
Gabriel,

is that if the Senate approves
that project

and environmental licenses
are frozen,

well, it would be fatal
for the group.

Hmm. Well, we'll solve that
in due time.

Now, the most prudent thing

is not to get ahead of ourselves.

I'm just imagining a scenario.
And in that particular scenario

I'd prefer
that we were united, right?

All of us.

You and me especially.

My loyalty to the company
is unquestionable, Belén.

-You know it.
-And to its president?

♪ [SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYING] ♪

I would have loved
if you had consulted me

about the new time slot
and budget for Focal Point,

for example.

And this goes
for you too, Matías.

Hey, why don't we talk
about something other than work?

-Yes, yes, yes.
-Yes, please, Mom.

For example, about you,
where is your relationship at?

♪ [ELEGANT INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
PLAYING] ♪

♪ [LIVELY FOLK MUSIC PLAYING
OVER SPEAKERS] ♪

♪ [OMINOUS MUSIC OVERLAPPING] ♪

IKAL: Juanito, Juanito,

I didn't expect
to see you here again.

I didn't expect you
to reject my proposal, dude.

So, what? Did you come
to convince me or what?

I need you to stay away
from Zoé, as*h*le. Now.

Let's see
if I understood correctly.

Stay away from Zoé?
But I work for her.

And as long
as she doesn't fire me,

I'm sorry, Juan, but I'm going
to have to be near her.

I know what you're doing,
you want to win her over

just like with Miguel Ángel,
but don't be an idiot.

Don't get confused, Juan,
I'm not you.

You're the one pretending
to be something you're not.

Too bad I realized
so late, right?

[SCOFFS]

Look, as*h*le.
I wasn't the one who stole

the 35,000 dollars, dude.
It was you, liar son of a b*tch.

You know that's a lie, as*h*le!
That's a lie, idiot. Accept it.

You stole my passwords

and you accessed
the system pretending to be me.

-Accept it.
-You were really drunk that day!

Idiot, because you set me a trap.

-That's why, as*h*le.
-Calm down!

Give me a break.

This doesn't speak
very well of you.

[SCOFFS]

See you.

Hmm?

-[IKAL MUTTERS]
-♪ [MUSIC FADES] ♪

MARICARMEN: Look,
I know I could be wrong,

but since you were little,
and I found out you were dating,

I already imagined you
at the altar.

-[LAUGHS]
-Mom, please, please.

Please what, Mati?

You won't deny
that when Zoé left for London,

you locked yourself in your room
crying for two days, right?

He cried so much, right?

-Maricarmen, Maricarmen.
-"Zoé, Zoé!" [LAUGHS]

And you, Zoé.

Are you really going to tell me

that the idea of marrying my son
seems crazy to you?

-Hey, no.
-ZOÉ: No, I mean...

Well, I had never thought
about it, honestly.

MARICARMEN: Hmm.

No, I mean,
did it never cross your mind?

MARICARMEN: Belén.

Imagine
the two last names together.

-Hmm.
-MARICARMEN: Iturrieta Robles.

-You and me as grandmothers.
-[SCOFFS]

-MATÍAS: Mom.
-MARICARMEN: [LAUGHS] No.

But let me tell you something.

It's just that you look
like you're 30.

-[LAUGHS]
-MARICARMEN: Yes. Right?

Thank you very much.

-My mom is very well preserved.
-Mm-hmm.

-She takes good care of herself.
-And it shows.

[LAUGHS]

Yes, in fact I tried
to follow her morning routine

and I couldn't keep up.
It's incredible.

-No. [LAUGHS]
-ZOÉ: It's very funny.

Well, you didn't inherit
my energy nor my perseverance.

MARICARMEN:
And why don't you put

some of that energy
and perseverance

into rebuilding your life?

Haven't you considered
the possibility

of opening yourself
to a relationship in the future?

I think Miguel Ángel
would understand completely.

-[COUGHS] Sorry.
-No, no, of course.

My love!

-Excuse me, I'm very...
-Excuse him.

-He's just that really...
-I'm very clumsy.

What if we go to the studio
and listen to some music?

-Yes, that's a very good idea.
-ZOÉ: Yes, it's music time.

-But beautiful music.
-MATÍAS: Let's go.

-Yes, my love.
-[ZOÉ CLEARS THROAT]

-Yes.
-Yes.

We'll go ahead.

-ZOÉ: Yes, yes, yes.
-BELÉN: Yes.

MATÍAS: I don't know
if you remember when you went.

ZOÉ: I think that...

MARICARMEN: Let's go.
Let's go, Belén.

The two of us together. Come.

-Come on, Belén.
-Stop.

Let me be.
I'll be there in a second.

♪ [MELLOW MUSIC PLAYING
OVER SPEAKERS] ♪

[INDISTINCT CHATTER]

[LUIS JORGE WHISTLING]

Eddie, Eddie, Eddie!
The usual, please.

[EXHALES]

Just heard
that the police returned

to San Miguel de Allende.

-What for?
-I don't know.

They have doubts
about the mechanic's death.

They were asking people
and went over the place again.

-And did they see you?
-Of course not.

I know how to do my job well.

But there is something else.

Well, just say it already,
will you?

Well, it's just a question.

Because I feel
that there are things you know

and that you don't want
to tell me.

Look, I pay you to give me
all the information

and the progress of the police,

not so that you keep
asking me questions, b*stard.

-Is it clear to you or not?
-Clear.

-♪ [SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYING] ♪
-[CLEARS THROAT]

The reality is that the police
haven't told the family anything

-and they need to find out.
-Yeah.

You are the little messenger

who brings the information
to Miss Zoé, right?

Yes, and I want
to bring her something else.

Yeah.

Look, I need you to focus
on the main suspect.

-Hmm.
-Ikal González.

Get all the information
that the police have on him.

Everything.

Okay. Yes, boss.

♪ [MUSIC FADES] ♪

-[TELEPHONE RINGING]
-Good morning, Madam President.

-I wanted to...
-What part of keeping me informed

of everything my daughter does
didn't you understand?

With the recognition you gave us,

the time slot change
and the budget increase...

I wasn't the one
who gave you that recognition.

I'd have you all off the air!

Are you pushing Zoé?

Or are you focused on helping her

carry out all the great ideas
she comes up with?

Of course I push her,

it's just that she is very good
working under pressure.

Well, maybe you're not being
tough enough with her.

Or I don't know,

maybe all these years
in the company

have made you a bit soft.

I don't know what you think,

but I believe that Focal Point
doesn't need Zoé to shine.

♪ [TENSE MUSIC PLAYING] ♪

Now, if that's the case,

Focal Point maybe
doesn't need you.

♪ [MUSIC TURNS DRAMATIC] ♪

BELÉN: I thought you had left.

-♪ [MUSIC FADES] ♪
-[DOOR OPENS]

It's super important to me

that with the effect
the face is not recognizable.

-But nothing, okay?
-Okay.

Then show me the voice effect
so that it gets distorted.

SUGEY: [DISTORTED] Banks make it
increasingly difficult for us.

Okay. Come on, okay? Show me.

-How are we doing here?
-Good, we're almost done.

I'm going to show
the voice effect and that's it.

-Was that clear to you?
-EDITOR: Yes.

Okay.

Uh, Zoé, could I ask you
to help Bárbara?

I would appreciate it a lot,
you know she gets nervous

about today's interview.
If you could.

Yes.

-Thank you.
-I'm counting on you for this.

♪ [UNSETTLING MUSIC PLAYING] ♪

SUGEY: So we go to those people.

♪ [MUSIC FADES] ♪

Thank you very much, Senator,
for accepting this meeting.

It's always a pleasure
to see you.

Do you have any news for us?

I'm working on it, Belén.

-When is the voting?
-MARGARITO: Tomorrow.

So soon?

I already have confirmed votes
against from two senators.

I just need to confirm one more.

I need to be sure
that that project

is going to sink.

Don't worry, dear Belén.

That initiative
is practically in the coffin.

We just need to throw
some dirt on it and that's it.

-No, well, cheers.
-One moment.

First, I'd like to add something.

I think it would be a real shame

if Robles and Associates
had to withdraw

their support
for your candidacy, Senator.

♪ [FOREBODING MUSIC PLAYING] ♪

BELÉN: I don't know
much about politics,

but I do know

that when the media forgets
about a candidate

it's harder
for the public opinion

to learn
about the government plan.

[SIREN BLARING]

CITY PUBLIC SECURITY
NATIONAL POLICE

Check that for me, please.
Thank you.

INVESTIGATION

-[TELEPHONE RINGING]
-[INDISTINCT CHATTER]

Nothing?

Nothing, boss.

Just that damn annoying kid
from 202.

Hmm. I'm going to stretch
my legs for a bit.

Boss, sorry to say this,

but don't you think it's time
to cut back on the coffee?

Otherwise, the boy in there
is going to start kicking you.

Boy or girl.

Thanks for looking out
for me, Camacho.

But focus on finding

something new
in that video instead, huh?

-[TELEPHONE RINGING]
-[EXHALES]

♪ [SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYING] ♪

No way.

Boss!

-♪ [MUSIC CONCLUDES] ♪
-Wow, man.

You finally bother
to answer me, Humberto.

No, look.
First let me explain to you

that with that law
we would be stopping

the country's economic growth.

We would stop generating
thousands of jobs

and a lot of money.

Have you decided
on your vote for tomorrow?

-No?
-♪ [TENSE MUSIC PLAYING] ♪

Okay.
Wait, let's talk about it, man.

-No, hello? Humberto? Hello?
-[DIAL TONE BEEPING]

This b*stard.

Damn it.

♪ [NEWS THEME MUSIC PLAYING] ♪

FOCAL POINT

Good evening
and thank you for joining us

in this new time slot.

The high rates of unemployment,

poverty and the increase
in the costs of daily life

have allowed the expansion
of an informal loan system

which instills fear in the people

who are forced to use it.

The daily payments,
also known as loan-sharking.

Relax, Mom.
Everything is going to be fine.

-[LAUGHS]
-Thank you.

Imagine when people
in the neighborhood

start asking you for photos.
[LAUGHS]

I mean, it won't be possible.

-I know.
-BARBARA: Agreed to speak with us exclusively.

♪ [PENSIVE MUSIC PLAYING
OVER TV] ♪

ZOÉ: [OVER VIDEO] Not only
are the interests unpayable,

but intimidation and fear form
the foundation

that feeds these collectors.

Is that Zoé's voice?

-How cool.
-Yes, little sister.

-Super cool, right?
-Shh. Let me hear it.

SUGEY: [DISTORTED]
Since my husband died, well...

I run the taco stand,
and my family lives off that.

It's not enough.

[NORMALLY]
I had to ask for money.

Mom, but that's you.
That's your face.

-IKAL: Yeah.
-SUGEY: What happened?

I don't know, Mom.
It must be a mistake,

but I don't know what's going on.

SUGEY: She said
that wasn't going to happen.

-No way.
-What's going on?

-♪ [TENSE MUSIC PLAYING] ♪
-No way.

Wait.

Then they don't care
about anything

and they cause you trouble.

Answer me, Andy.

-You understand, right, Miss?
-ZOÉ: [OVER TV] Yes.

-Andy, answer me!
-♪ [TENSE MUSIC PLAYING] ♪

-[ZOÉ GASPS]
-SUGEY: Threats.

-The other day, they brought my daughter from school.
-ZOÉ: No way.

SUGEY: And the other day,
they arrived at the stand and...

ALTAGRACIA:
What's wrong, my girl?

What's wrong?

SUGEY:
You understand, right, Miss?

ZOÉ: [OVER TV] Yes.

-MATÍAS: Hi, beautiful.
-Mati, please,

Mati, you have to help me,
listen to me.

What happened?

ZOÉ: Listen,
I'm watching the show,

and Sugey is talking

and her face
is perfectly visible.

It's not blurred, there's no effect.
I don't know what happened.

Dear, I'm not watching the show.
I'm on my way home.

Listen, these people
are very dangerous.

ZOÉ: Make them take it
off the air, Matías.

They have to do it now!

Okay, let me see what I can do.

No, no, what can you do? No!

It has to disappear,
I mean, do whatever it takes!

Yes, yes,
I'll let you know right now.

-♪ [DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING] ♪
-Your turn, sir.

Yes. Sorry.

I call and raise.

♪ [MUSIC CONCLUDES] ♪

♪ [SLOW JAZZ MUSIC PLAYING
OVER SPEAKERS] ♪

[JUAN MOANS]

Since when do you like
Focal Point?

No, it's because
I know that lady.

And where do you know her from?

I mean, she looks familiar,
that's what I meant.

Uh, doesn't she look familiar
to you?

I don't know,
maybe I'm mixing things up.

I don't know.

But I think what's happening
here is more interesting.

[GIGGLES]

And you haven't seen
anything yet.

-[JUAN MOANS]
-♪ [DARK TENSE MUSIC PLAYING] ♪

-No. No, no, no, no.
-Drink it, my girl. Drink it.

[CELL PHONE BUZZING]

Ikal.

What you did to us
is unforgivable.

I trusted you!
We all trusted you!

-Calm down, Mom.
-ZOÉ: No, Sugey.

I swear
I don't know what happened,

I mean, I really applied
the effect myself, I did it.

I don't understand
how it's not there!

I'm really sorry.

-I don't know what happened.
-Uh-huh, right.

No, you Robles
never intend to do harm,

because you are little angels!

♪ [MUSIC INTENSIFIES] ♪

-[ALL SCREAM]
-[g*nshots]

Get down! Get down!
Get down! Get down!

-Sugey! Sugey!
-IKAL: To the room, to the room!

-Run to the room!
-Please answer me!

-What's wrong?
-[SUGEY SCREAMING OVER PHONE]

-[SUGEY SCREAMS, SOBS]
-Calm down, calm down.

Don't step out, Paloma!

-[g*nsh*t]
-[SUGEY SCREAMS]

♪ [MUSIC CONCLUDES] ♪

♪ [THEME MUSIC PLAYING] ♪

♪ [THEME MUSIC CONCLUDES] ♪