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CREMATORIUM

EPISODE 7 THE GENERAL

Why exhibit new artists in the gallery having all this?

This catalogue is worthy of a national museum.

Will you let this chance slip away?

I don't think it's right.

I'm sorry, I know you don't work like this.

But I need the money now or I'll have to go to another dealer.

What I don't like is you forcing me to take advantage of you.

You're selling marvels at half price.

Everyone's avoiding me. You're the only one willing to swindle me.

I suppose I can't ask...

That's the only condition.

I accept.

Go ahead, this will take time.

Lola, I'll call you back. I'm in a meeting.

Don't you dare hang up on me. Leave my husband alone.

#What are you talking about?#

Will Sarcos get a medal at his funeral?

What?

Tell your father to find himself another dog.

Lola, listen to me. I'm in Madrid. Where can we meet?

Ma'am?

It's the police. They want to talk to your husband.

Can you tell him?

- Yes? - Emilio?

How are you?

Undressed.

But I didn't want to keep you waiting.

We understand Eladio Sarcos worked for you.

We're sorry to inform you he died yesterday.

He tried to kill Ramon Collado.

Mr. Collado blames you for the attack.

Mr. Collado blames me for everything that's ever happened to him.

- What else do you know? - What else do you know?

Did you speak to him yesterday?

Incommicado in the hospital? I wish.

I could have gotten that insanity out of his head.

Sarcos has been very nervous lately.

We all have.

Being nervous isn't enough to make you kill a man.

Collado and Sarcos hated each other.

Though it's true Sarcos didn't have a cool head.

You shouldn't employ people like that.

He had other things.

I'm telling the truth, I promise.

I don't need any more trouble.

This only hurts me.

My client has nothing more to say. Are you accusing him of this too?

I guess this guy has other things as well.

Thanks for your help.

I just heard from Muñoz.

You want a drink?

Ruben, you shouldn't.

You do whatever you want,

so do I.

What was that fucking idiot thinking?

Come on...

Mind if I call you later?

Sarcos is dead.

- Who told you? - Lola.

The police just told me.

I didn't know anything, if you're wondering.

But why? What would he gain from killing Collado?

He wanted to get back at him for screwing us.

Now it's Sarcos who screwed us.

How's the sale going?

Can you really get used to this?

He's worried about you.

In his way.

You shouldn't have paid his bail.

I got it already. I don't need to hear it every day.

But you need to know why.

They always look into high bail payments,

to find out where the money came from.

All you did was give Ruben another weak spot

and it's too much for him.

Nothing more dangerous than a fool, right?

I'm fabricating receipts to justify the amount, but it'll be tough.

Will I go to prison?

They could put you on trial.

It would help them pressure Ruben.

No matter what happens to me, you only think about Ruben.

You're worth every penny he pays you.

You're in less trouble than he is.

That's why I'm protecting him.

You need to take it easy, Monica.

For his sake and your own.

Why didn't you call me first?

Emilio, this is the first time you've ever talked to me seriously.

Thank you.

Who will take care of Sarcos' body?

- Don't even think about it. - I know.

But he didn't have anyone.

That's why he was willing to risk his life.

I'm the only one who should be screwed by what's happening.

If you'd known, you'd have stopped him.

Don't feel guilty.

I'll handle everything from now on.

To punish yourself?

It's the only way nobody will hurt me trying to help me.

I disappear for a couple days

and everybody starts fighting their own war.

There are plenty of open fronts.

Collado, Hoffman, Alonso, Llorens, Monica...

You need to stay healthy.

All I need is a clean phone.

And cash, Ruben.

What Silvia put together isn't enough.

We'll have to pressure the bank.

I want a clean slate.

Right now that's asking for a miracle.

Politicians work miracles all the time.

And the police?

They're not on our side, remember?

You have something you can negotiate with.

Something that could almost wipe your slate clean.

Two police officers came to my house, too.

My kid almost wet himself.

But what gets me is Llorens.

I'm still waiting for the measly 20 grand I gave him for the land.

What do you expect? Half of City Hall is in jail.

They're not going to hold meetings in the patio to fix your thing.

Traian, I can't right now.

If they find out I'm turning the stadium into a residential area

they'll come after me.

The deal takes a nap too. We have to wait.

Come on, Jorge, you bastard!

You look very relaxed.

Good for you.

Save your stress for when Ruben names you.

Nobody will name me.

Nobody is that crazy.

Conference Room B is by the restaurant.

The first meeting is today at four.

Here's the address for tonight's cocktail party. Welcome.

Thank you.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Can I have your name, please?

Bertomeu, Ruben Bertomeu.

Conference Room B...

Don't bother.

I heard you.

You were very clear.

I'll give you your key.

Did you request the suite?

Are you new here?

Will that be all?

No, I never indulge myself.

Don't forget the cocktail party.

You're new.

Emilio. Yeah, I'm already here.

I'm going to shower.

Ruben?

I'm sorry.

I know.

I'm very sorry.

Forgive me.

Stop crying.

It's going to be a tough day and you need to be strong.

He emptied the closet.

"Look at all the fox skins," he said.

He dragged the Athenaeus in the bathroom all over the house.

All the floors need to be replaced.

Sweetie, they're taking everything.

The house will look like a basement.

I'm jealous.

I'm sorry.

I just can't take anymore.

I go outside for air and people insult me

and spit at me.

If I get bail in two months, they'll insult us both.

Two months?

I was thinking of moving in with my brother

- until this is over. - No way.

- I'll come visit you. - What you need to do

is save everything you can.

Keep your chin up and let people insult you.

Don't tell me to keep my chin up. Keep yours up.

What do you think I'm doing?

Please, stay in Misent.

I need you here.

You have to talk to Ruben. Tell him

he has nothing to worry about.

Then go over all the details with the lawyer.

You need to be ready for whatever happens.

What else can happen?

I have to be back at the hospital in 20 minutes.

What do you want?

How is he?

What do you want?

You don't want to believe me, so I didn't come to convince you.

Why did you come, to blackmail me again?

Sarcos acted on his own.

My father never wanted Collado dead. That's the truth.

No, that's your truth.

You prefer your husband's?

And which is my husband's?

Lola, women notice those things.

What's her name?

Irina.

Irina.

That's not the name I imagined.

She's a prostitute.

He left you for a prostitute.

Ramon never left home.

Where do you think he was going when they torched his car?

He was running away with her.

My father had to step in to keep her pimp

from going after him. He sold the company to save his life,

though it didn't do him much good.

The prostitute was using him to run off with another guy

and Collado got his.

He was going to leave his children.

And you.

He'd already left me a long time ago.

I'm sorry.

Lola.

If you need anything, we're here for you.

Please, go.

I'll give you a doctor friend's number.

You have one who smashes faces and another who fixes them?

Sarcos obviously didn't explain himself very well.

He got his point across.

That's why you kept the business.

He forgot to tell you your father is clueless.

He made that clear as well.

The D.A. wants him to testify against Llorens and me.

They probably offered to shave 7 or 8 years off his sentence.

Your father seems ready to accept.

He must not care how his family manages while he's in jail.

I don't need a godfather.

He can handle this.

You must have been a kid back in the 80's, huh?

Remember the riding school?

No.

I never went.

I was afraid of horses.

They were pretty damn skittish.

Especially when a bag of coke burst inside one.

Remember?

Don't worry.

The statute of limitations has passed.

But not for what happened to Susana Valero.

Your father hasn't told you about her?

My father won't back down over a love affair.

No, he didn't tell you.

Your father had a real mean streak.

Skittish,

like the horses.

He drank and snorted his brains out.

Tomas,

your father

was...

a real son of a bitch.

To Atocha, please.

Damn it, Sergio.

You're leaving?

I need air. I won't be long.

Julio Menendez.

How is everything?

Fine.

I'm in a meeting right now.

I want you to unblock my accounts.

Ruben, you know I can't do that.

With everything that's going on, everybody's watching.

Use a temporary account.

Transfer it all there.

I need cash in a few hours.

Aren't you listening?

Any suspicious transfer will cost me my job.

You've been swapping loans for commissions like trading cards

for years now.

You know what would happen if that got out?

It would cost you your job.

And you'd also end up in court.

If I do what you're asking, the bank will fire me anyway.

It's the only way to not lose everything.

If you give me access to the accounts, I'll save you a part.

We can call it severance pay.

You bank won't be paying you any.

Mornings are usually quieter.

Too quiet.

When do you sleep?

I realized I don't need to.

What will you do when the cops show up, jump out the window?

There are three emergency exits.

Which they'll cover first.

Hoffman.

Hoffman.

We're getting you out of here.

In exchange for what?

Were you fasting?

I was dying for something unhealthy.

You can indulge from time to time if you walk home.

I have to come alone to these places because Ruben...

Monica, these things happen in the best of families.

In fact, that's the only place they happen.

Be thankful, Ruben always lands on his feet.

They're going to lock him up, Marta.

Jail isn't as bad if you have money waiting on the outside.

It's a monk's retreat.

You pay for your sins and go back to the life you had,

the money you had

and your wife who waited for you.

You can't fall apart now

or you'll lose everything.

Maybe I'm not like you.

What am I like?

A black widow.

No.

You're much stronger than you think.

When I believed it

I made things worse.

With that logic you might as well stuff yourself.

Damn, who is that?

She's giving a lecture.

"Women in Business." What nonsense!

What is it?

What you've been drinking all night.

What was your name again?

What?

- What's your name? - Ruben.

His name is Ruben.

- Do you work together? - Yes. I'm his lawyer.

- Did you handle his divorce? - I've never been married.

Will you be here next year?

I hope not.

The judge doesn't want any loose ends.

They're arresting Monica?

Not just her.

You lose reflexes when you worry.

You're not going to ask me about Traian?

They want him?

They talked to the judge and D.A.

They need something to go on

and you're the only ones who can give it to them.

You could be more discreet.

You don't look innocent either.

It's all I could get for now.

I'll transfer the rest to an account.

Ruben was perfectly clear.

He wants it all and in cash.

I'll be hanged for this.

You're not the only one paying for the good years.

I have to start over too.

You'll have no trouble.

I'll find a way to get the rest.

- Besides, it wasn't so... - There you are.

Thank you, Jessica.

- This was for you, right? - Thanks.

You look good.

Yeah, I'm much better now.

Monica isn't here?

She went out.

How did your husband look?

You know.

He's strong.

It's not getting to him?

He had me come to tell you.

That it's getting to him?

That you don't need to worry about him.

Tell him he doesn't need to worry about me either.

Nobody worries about anybody.

It's easy to remember.

Do you need anything?

I don't want you to be lonely.

Thank you.

But I don't think you can rid Misent of all the rabble.

Look.

And I wasn't near the window.

Now they're throwing rocks.

I had to cover the hole in the living room with a sheet.

They're mediocre and it's our fault. That's what TV tells them.

You think they care about that?

They could care less if people steal.

The ones throwing the rocks are the same ones

who lived off us all these years.

What about me? That's what they mean when they throw them.

Don't worry, I'll send someone to watch the house.

Thank you.

And sleep away from the windows.

Excuse me a moment.

Shit.

That son of a bitch.

Son of a bitch...

Hi.

Monica, darling.

How was your walk?

Fine.

I'm going to shower.

Wait.

What is it?

Hi, son.

Thanks for...

What happened?

Did you bring me clothes?

Did you stop to think of your family?

Or are you such a bastard you thought you could smuggle bodies

whenever you wanted without getting caught?

I already said I was sorry. That's all I can do.

I've been talking to Ruben.

What about?

About horses.

And drugs.

And Susana Valero.

He says

the statute of limitations on homicide is 20 years

and it hasn't been that long.

Collado told Ruben what you did to hide it

and said you never told anyone.

But Ruben is bluffing. Right, Dad?

He has no proof, he's a lying son of a bitch.

And saying my dad would do something like that...

Huh, Dad?

Dad, look at me.

It's the second time they've tried to kill me. Do you want them to?

Are you making bets?

Your statement doesn't hold up. There's evidence missing.

If it weren't Ruben Bertomeu, you'd have arrested him by now.

He's not that powerful, but neither are you.

I can't defend myself. Look at me!

Calm down.

Are you okay?

The investigation is moving forward. If there's any news,

we'll let you know.

I'm positive he's not in Madrid, he's around here.

Sure, the party convention is next month.

Cross out any name in the book and replace it with mine.

That's what you should do.

How are you?

I'm getting arrested tomorrow

and I'm pregnant.

I don't want anyone to know.

But my father...

Your father has enough problems.

It belongs to both of you equally.

Silvia, Ruben has no room for any more problems.

I have room for one more.

He'll be angry

and I don't feel like hearing it.

Why are you telling me this?

We're not friends.

But we're going to be family.

Do you know what that means?

That we'll have to put up with you whether we like it or not.

Silvia.

Don't tell Ruben.

Please.

MEET ME AT THE BAR PLEASE COME

SENDING TO SERGIO...

Will there be enough to cover Monica's bail?

And enough to get by for a while.

You take it, it'll be safer.

Say goodbye to Monica.

Without any melodrama.

You took a long time.

- Was there traffic? - I saw Lola.

What were you thinking?

Saying you're sorry makes us guilty. There's nothing we can do for them.

Lola needs to trust somebody. She can't trust her husband anymore.

You've done enough. Go home.

Are you scolding me?

No, I'm thanking you.

Let me talk to the judge

and try not to look nervous.

Think about something else while we're in there.

You're not what they're after.

Remember that.

In this case, that doesn't help much.

I'll see you there.

Come here.

I don't need to be pampered.

Not anymore?

I'm much stronger than you all think.

I've seen you put up with my family.

That's good practice.

I didn't know who she was. I found out yesterday.

What have you done?

She said her name was Ana and she lived with her dad in New York.

Did you sleep with her?

I could have never told you.

You want me to thank you?

Listen to me...

You can't let this ruin things. Silvia, listen to me.

She came on to me because she knew about us.

What kind of relationship do you have?

You stay the hell away from her.

Silvia.

I could use a glass of wine.

I left my pills at the hotel. I'm turning over a new leaf.

Here.

- Did anyone see you leave? - I left with the catering truck.

I still smell like pastrami.

I'm torn between Mexico and South Africa.

I didn't come here to go back to the cold.

My plane would leave from Madrid, right?

What plane?

How much do I owe you?

Miriam.

A friend of your grandfather's wants to say hi.

Help! Get your hands off me!

Let me go!

Should we get rid of her?

She's scared shitless.

Get out of here!

Go fuck around somewhere else.

This is my problem.

Please, don't...

Please don't hurt me...

Shut up!

Turn on the light.

I'm awake.

You don't sleep dressed.

I'm not going to sleep.

I want to be ready when they come for me.

You'll only be there one night.

I won't sleep there either.

I'd give anything to spare you all this.

You never talk about your gramps.

But I did see your bag.

Is it real?

It better be.

I was thanking him for a week.

I wait all day for this little break.

The girls in daycare, Fernando at the repair shop...

Nice, isn't it?

It's crap. Because this is as good as it gets.

You did the right thing.

Though I don't know if I could.

Money isn't everything to me.

It's not Ruben's money I like.

It's that he knows how to make it.

Yeah, but in bed it's the same.

You know it isn't.

Ruben is like a general, Ana.

He's feared and admired by everyone.

But in bed, I'm the adversary.

He gives up.

You have no idea what that does for me.

Come on.

Don't tell me you're in love with the guy.

Silvia.

Put Miriam on.

What do you mean? She's not here.

Stop fooling around, Sergio. I'm worried.

Silvia, look somewhere else. She won't come back here.

Has something happened?

What are you going to do to me?

Please, don't hurt me.

I'll get it, Jessica.

Good morning. How are you today?

I've had better days.

I have an arrest warrant for Monica Soto.

Hello.

People are always giving us a bad rep.

Good morning.

Good morning. Can I help you?

We have an arrest warrant for the owner of this hotel, Aldust Hoffman.

I'm sorry but Mr. Hoffman isn't at the hotel.

What do you mean? He's not here? Where is he?

I don't know. Would you like to leave a message?

- Which room is his? - Room 917.

Mr. Hoffman! Police, open up!

Open it.

Let's go.

Order back up. One officer for each ten rooms.

Now what?

Now I'm going to question the staff. Gather everyone in the event room.

I only wanted to take a shower.

I wasn't going to escape out the bathroom window.

- I did what my husband said. - You have a right to remain silent.

He tricked me. If I'd known what he was mixed up in...

They're hurting me.

I said you have a right to remain silent.

Go ahead and take him, but I have nothing to do with this.

- Keep quiet. - Please...

Nothing.

I have nothing to say.

It's ten o'clock, let's go.

Please, leave me alone.

Please, leave me alone!

Leave me alone! Don't hurt me!

Please! Don't hurt me!

Open up!

Son of a bitch!

Open L-58.

Look at him, damn it! I've been shouting for 10 minutes!

Call the supervisor.

What took you guys so long? Look at him.

Get out.

Say hi to your grandfather.

Don't forget.

Where have you been? What's wrong?

Mom...

What's the matter, Miriam?

What's wrong?

- Mom... - What's wrong?

Mom...

What is it, Miriam?

Okay, okay...

Take it easy.

What's wrong?

For God's sake, tell me what's wrong.

Miriam, what happened?

Miriam, for God's sake!

Okay, okay. Don't cry. It's okay.

MISENT, SPRING OF 2007

Give me a summary.

It's only a formality.

Ruben wants me to put some accounts in your name.

Seriously?

Just in case I need it?

Sure. You never know.

Yes?

That's okay.

Okay, change it.