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What's going on, Mom? I'm already at the airport.

Fer, I'm leaving now, okay?

This nightmare ends today.

Where are you going?

After what you did, we're over.

You crossed the only line I had

when you decided to go after my son, Claudio.

This is over

when I say it's over.

All of that jewelry of yours, who bought it for you, huh?

I did. I manage all of your bank accounts too.

Clothes on your back, all your travel, your son's education…

No, you are not leaving me, Helena.

You are mine. You are going to have to kill me.

Do you think I'd let you leave me with everything you know?

You're my accomplice.

Wherever you go, I will find you.

You're a pile of shit, you maniac!

They say the worst pain a mother can endure is burying her own child.

-Is that what you want? -Leave my son--

Know what's gonna happen now? You're going to put away your things…

take a bath…

…and you're going to look as beautiful as ever

playing the role of my dutiful, perfect wife.

Understood?

Wait. It's Fer… It's Fer…

-Fer? -Claudio?

-Your mom says to come home. -What?

-I don't understand. -We're here waiting for you.

Mom--

WEEKS LATER

CLOSER TO A POSSIBLE MATCH

I'M LOOKING AT YOU.

What're you looking for?

I'm looking to get even with life.

UNSPEAKABLE SINS

That's some bruise.

It's none of your business.

My mom used to fall a lot too.

It's 10,000 pesos.

-And the hotel's not included. -Ah.

That's odd. I charge the same, but I always include the hotel.

We'll call it even then. Just pay for the hotel.

What do you do for work?

-I'm CEO of a multinational company. -Which one?

I don't wanna know what school you went to or if you were bullied.

And in return, I promise not to tell you the sad story

of Emma trapped in her golden cage.

Will I see you again?

We'll see.

I'm free Thursday afternoons, if you're interested.

That'd be perfect.

THURSDAY, JUNE 5TH

I have a little crush, yeah

You know you got me going

THURSDAY, JUNE 12TH

THURSDAY JUNE 19TH

You know you got me going

I'm gone

THURSDAY, JUNE 26TH

I see you here

THURSDAY, JULY 3RD

I WANT TO HAVE YOU NOW I NEED YOUR MAGIC

WHERE ARE YOU? I'M IN THE MOOD FOR YOU

I can't wait to see you.

I really want you.

THURSDAY, JULY 10TH

THURSDAY, JULY 17TH

THURSDAY, JULY 24TH

THURSDAY, JULY 31ST

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7TH

SEE YOU THURSDAY I LOVE YOU

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14TH

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21ST

THURSDAY, AUGUST 28TH

-Mm. -Mm?

-Mm-hmm. -Mm-hmm?

You know…

This is our 13th Thursday.

I didn't know you were counting.

They counted themselves.

Why don't we celebrate by doing something we've never done before?

Murdering someone, maybe?

Whoever you say.

What do you want to do?

Go for a meal, go dancing.

See a movie?

Iván, those are things that couples do.

Couples, huh?

-What're you trying to say? -What do you mean?

Do I have to say it? Yeah?

Well…

Will you be my girlfriend?

When I was a kid, I loved watching movies about everything.

-Like what? -Superheroes, animated ones.

Korean films, Mexican…

A child addicted to movies.

Yes. Yeah.

And, I don't know, I guess I expected more out of life, out of my life.

You like being a model, though, don't you?

Yes, but it wasn't my dream, you know?

What is your dream?

Iván?

You don't have time to take my calls,

but you do have time to go out with someone else.

You should be a little more grateful.

You know those speakers I gave you cost almost as much as the car?

Eva.

-Sorry I didn't call. I was out of town. -Mm-hm.

Watch yourself with this escort.

He'll cost you a fortune.

-Emma, I can explain… -What were you gonna charge me?

-Nothing. No, it's… No, no. -Don't call me again.

Emma, please.

NO TIME FOR LOVE, ONLY TIME FOR PLEASURE

I'm not doing this anymore.

I'll take acting classes and audition for a TV series or movie, whatever.

You have plenty of time to do both.

You can audition and keep working at the same time.

No. Not anymore. I'm done.

Don't tell me you made the stupid mistake of falling in love.

You did, didn't you?

Who is it?

Is it your Thursday client?

Come on, tell me.

That's her.

She's not a client.

I don't believe it. Oh God.

-Do you know who she is? -Yes.

-It's Emma. -No.

Her name is Helena Rivas.

The man she's with is her husband, Claudio Martínez.

He's the billionaire who owns Sal y Mar.

The biggest, most badass resort complex in Latin America.

And her name is Helena?

Yes.

And as for him, don't get me started. He's bad news, a real son of a bitch.

Don't mess around with her, Iván.

Whatever wine you want is fine.

-I'm going to the ladies' room. -Don't see her anymore.

He's a very powerful guy.

Seriously.

No.

Wait, don't do this.

It's occupi--

What are you doing here?

What would you like me to call you? Emma… or Helena?

Why didn't you tell me your real name and that you had a husband?

Why didn't you tell me you were a sex worker?

Guess that's it.

We're even now.

Did that bastard give you the bruise?

Please.

Stop it, Iván.

If he catches us, he'll murder us.

Pour one for the lady as well. Thank you.

Stop, Iván.

Helena, are you okay?

I'll be right out.

Claudio.

Fedra.

Good to see you.

I thought I saw Helena.

She's in the restroom.

You never call me anymore.

No.

Don't come out.

I'm not afraid of him.

Don't come out.

Claudio is dangerous, Iván.

He carries a gun.

Stay there.

Fedra?

Hi, Helena. How are you?

I'm well, good to see you.

-You look beautiful. -Thank you.

What's your secret?

It must be love.

Nice to see you.

You make a beautiful couple.

-You okay? -Yeah.

Sorry.

Go ahead.

-Come on, hurry. -Thank you.

Enjoy.

Thank you.

I got tired of waiting.

The truth?

Which truth is that?

The only one there is.

That we're in love.

I'll give up everything for you.

Everything means different things to you and me.

For you, it's leaving this apartment and your work.

For me, it's losing my life.

And my son.

Claudio threatened to murder you both?

-There's gotta be a way to escape him. -No, there isn't.

For people who don't know him at all, he's this charming, impressive man.

But behind that, there is a dark soul.

Violent.

Vengeful.

How did you end up married to this guy?

I'm his second wife. He was married before.

His first one died ten years ago.

Do you have kids?

Together, no.

He has two.

One lives with us, the other doesn't.

But he insists on pretending we are this big, happy family.

Octavio is the oldest. He's the heir.

His right-hand man.

At least that's what he'd like to be,

but Claudio never misses the opportunity to make him feel like a nobody.

Livia is the apple of his eye.

One of those eco-friendly types.

She lives in Quintana Roo on a piece of land her father gave her.

And your son?

I had Fer when I was really young.

When he was a kid, Fer was so…

easy-going.

Creative.

Fun-loving.

Then he started doing drugs.

He's in rehab a lot.

He's fighting the good fight.

I'm sorry.

It's all my fault.

When I married Claudio,

I was so excited.

Madly in love.

He didn't deserve to have a stepfather like that.

Claudio not only thinks he owns me, he's also got 7,200 employees under him.

Including Antonio Grajales, his head of security.

Loyal to a T and his closest confidant.

He's the one who covers for him

when he's with one of his lovers in the office or anywhere else.

Your husband is gay?

Claudio's a complicated man.

His family was very conservative.

I am the one who closes difficult deals.

I'm the perfect wife.

-You've gotta get out of his house. -How?

I've tried everything.

We find his weakness and attack him there.

What?

He's always had a weakness for young, good-looking men.

Like you.

Claudio.

This is Mr. Javier Alfaro, the journalist from LA I told you about.

-Mm-hm. -Remember?

It's a real honor to meet such a legend in person.

Thank you. Very nice to meet you, Javier.

-May I call you that? -I'd like that very much, sir.

Huh?

Come on, don't make me feel old by being so formal.

Sit down.

I don't usually give personal interviews, but Helena was quite insistent.

The timing is perfect, Claudio.

The article will come out right when we open Sal y Arena.

And what would the angle of the article be exactly?

Well, it's a piece about the man behind the myth.

If you allow me to follow you around for a couple of days, see your routine,

I'll get to know the human side of Claudio Martínez.

I love it.

Thank you.

Sal y Mar is my most ambitious project.

We're aiming to merge architecture with nature

in one of the world's most amazing places.

I think it's incredibly interesting.

All right. Thanks.

We're days away from signing.

We're closing with our investors soon.

RECORDING 001

It's where you should be feeling it.

-See? -Yes.

Right here.

More, more, more!

So?

-Great. -Way to go. You did it!

Yes!

Would you believe that he almost became a priest?

Seriously?

-Mm-hm. -Wow, that's…

It's so interesting.

I was 18 years old and…

I was debating whether to please my mother and go to the seminary

or make my dad happy by going into business.

To be honest, I don't understand how a man can do that.

Give up money and… family.

And pleasure.

I'm going to my room.

I'm not hungry.

Don't you want to say goodnight?

Where are your manners?!

He didn't even say goodbye to Javier.

Please forgive him. He can be a little shy.

-No, don't worry about it. -How's the interview going?

I'd like to finish it this weekend.

I just need to get out of the city and lock myself away somewhere.

Any recommendations?

My house in Valle.

It's our little sanctuary.

Right, Helena?

Valle. I think Valle's a great idea.

If you want, we can go up on Friday right after our Sal y Arena presentation.

You can't say no.

Has Claudio said anything to you?

Don't worry. He doesn't suspect a thing.

We have to be careful.

And make sure everything is ready for tomorrow.

This camera has a motion detector and its battery lasts up to a week.

-Don't forget to take it with you. -Don't worry, I won't forget.

-Good. -Where'd you learn to do all this?

I used to be a photographer,

but when I met my son's father, I quit working.

Here, move over there.

You never talk about Fer's dad.

-Keep going. Over there. -Over here?

Yeah, not a very good angle there.

Now, let's see. Sit.

Right there.

Is this a good angle?

Much better.

What if this plan doesn't work, Helena?

-You don't have to have sex with Claudio. -But I could.

-One thing leads to-- -I don't want you having sex with Claudio.

Just get him to the point where he exposes himself to the camera, that's all.

If you don't want to do it, we won't. I'll take the cameras down and…

-I'll do it. -You're sure?

Yes.

This way, the bastard will finally leave you in peace.

Mm.

-It'll be okay. -Hm.

Do you know what day it is?

Yes. Thursday.

Thursday.

The border between Mexico and Belize

is home to the most beautiful virgin beaches in the whole world.

This will, undoubtedly,

be the most lucrative tourist complex in the Caribbean.

But let the pictures speak for themselves.

Dear investor,

imagine yourself being in the most spectacular ecological paradise,

enjoying a modern and ambitious tourist complex

in the middle of the Mexican Riviera.

Welcome to Sal y Arena.

-What's this? -Octavio!

Pardon. Excuse me.

Excuse us, this will only take a minute.

Who the fuck's in charge? Take the video down.

ECOCIDE IN THE RIVIERA MAYA

I am Livia Martínez and this is the ecocide you'll be part of…

What the hell are you doing?

…if you fund this tourist complex.

-I'm trying to prevent a tragedy, Dad. -Please. Livia…

Based on a study conducted by UNESCO in 2022,

there are glaciers considered to be world heritage sites

that'll disappear because of this.

-Who authorized this? -Señor Martínez, please!

Do you have any idea who you performed your little circus act for?

No, no. It wasn't a circus act, Dad. I presented a compelling argument.

They don't know the environmental implications this has.

-Stop with this nonsense. -This company is mine as well.

My mother's money helped build it. She wouldn't agree with this.

If you don't like the way I do things, I'll have you step away from the company.

-You can't do that. -No?

-No. -Octavio, take care of it.

-Excuse me. Let's get out of here. -Let go. Now!

Claudio, if you want to cancel, I understand.

No, no. After what just happened here,

I'm gonna need your article to clear my name.

Mr. Martínez.

Very impressive presentation today.

My boss is gonna want to talk to you.

I never thought you'd dare to do something as stupid as this.

Someone in this family's gotta dare to do something.

Obviously you don't get it. You're Dad's little ass-licker.

Ah, and you?

You looked ridiculous parading with your little activist number.

You are an heir to our father's corporation!

The only reason I don't give up on the company is because of Mom, Octavio.

Mom, may she rest in peace, died ten years ago, Livia! Stop it!

I'm not like you.

Look. I'll talk to Dad, okay?

I hope he doesn't take away my inheritance 'cause you don't know what I'm capable of.

-Bravo, sis. -Fucking idiot.

Why weren't you at the presentation?

I told you. I had a medical appointment.

Nothing important, just routine tests.

Did you hear about Livia's little stunt?

Yes. I saw it on my cell.

I won't be coming home to sleep tonight.

If she comes back, tell her I don't wanna see her.

Okay.

What about the journalist? Did he go with you to Valle?

Yes.

Good, it's important for you to finish that interview.

Take as much time as you think is necessary.

Bye.

-Fer, what're you doing here? -I heard what you said, Mom.

-Claudio's going to Valle with his lover. -No. No, he's not his lover.

I saw how they looked at each other that night in front of you.

-Claudio is so disrespectful to you. -I don't care what he does.

That bastard keeps forcing you to stay with him.

-He's treating you worse and worse. -Hey. Hey!

I'll find a way for us to escape from Claudio. Don't worry.

Look at me. Look at me!

What's important now is you stay clean.

You concentrate on your recovery and avoid any relapse.

Fer.

Oh God.

Welcome.

I love it here. This is the only place in the world where I can find peace.

And I'm gonna do everything I can to make you feel the same way.

It's a sanctuary.

Everything you see is mine.

That's where you'll stay.

Make yourself at home.

What about the interview?

There'll be plenty of time for that.

Did you bring a swimsuit?

Of course I did.

Don't take too long!

Hello, Helena.

Hi.

I heard about the presentation.

Where's my father?

-In Valle. He'll be back tomorrow. -Mm…

He's avoiding me.

Well, I'll just wait here until he shows his face again.

Ah… I still have a room in this house, right?

So, how's the water?

Nice and warm. Get in.

My daughter has always been the love of my life.

The hatred you saw in her eyes

has nothing to do with how we feel about each other.

Then what's the deal?

Something broke when her mother passed away.

Ever since then,

she has tried every day to prove to herself that she's nothing like me.

What are you like?

You've been shadowing me for days and you still don't know?

I've got an idea.

You've already told me all about your children.

We've discussed your business and your past, but what about…

Helena?

She is, for many reasons, the most important woman in my life.

You're very lucky to have fallen in love with Helena.

Well, there are much greater things than love that bind me to her.

Question here is…

who are you, Javier?

Although I think I've got a pretty good idea now.

More wine?

Pretty sure we'll need another one.

We've got a full cellar.

-Cheers. -Salud.

-I love you… -Claudio.

Claudio. Clau…

Claudio.

Claudio. Claudio, wait a sec.

-What? -You're married, we can't do this.

You knew that from the moment we met and you didn't care.

You sent me signals all the time.

I'm sorry if you misinterpreted anything.

All the alcohol, I'm sorry if I led you on.

Please, forgive me.

Wanna play?

Claudio…

Let's play.

Stay here.

Yes…

Claudio…

Claudio. Claudio…

Claudio, no…

Claudio!

Please, stop.

Don't tell me you've never been with a man.

Have you?

First time you've forced a man to have sex with you?

Everyone acts all dignified at first, but then they put out.

Get out of there. Get out.

Tell me you don't like this.

Tell me you don't, and I'll stop.

Tell me you don't like it, and I'll let you go.

No.

There's only one way… to find out.

Stop it!

Who are you working for?

Oh, fuck me.

What the fuck…

No.

-Fer, what is it? I can't talk right now. -He's a son of a bitch!

-Where are you? -What the fuck?! It doesn't matter!

Fernando, where are you?

I'm saving you from Claudio, Mom.

Where are you?!

-It ends today. -Are you high again?!

Tell me where you are, and I will come and get you!

I'm on my way to Valle.

I'm gonna kill that fucking asshole.

-Don't say that! -What happened?

-Fernando, where are you?! -Helena, what's going on with Fer?!

He's high again!

Unit 65, report to crime scene in Valle.

-You can't go in. -It's my house!

Antonio!

What happened?

Where's my dad?

I don't know what I did. I don't-- I don't know what happened.

You've got to try to calm down so you can remember.

-I don't know what happened… -It's okay. Try to calm down.

-Fer, my love… -Stay away, ma'am! Don't!

He's my son, this is my house!

-Fer… -I'm sorry.

Oh, my love.

It's okay. Just breathe.

Don't say anything. It's okay.

I'm Sofía Curiel, municipal police, Investigation Unit.

-Was there anyone else here? -No, there was nobody else.

Where is my husband?

All we know at the moment is that your husband is missing.