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Zoe, get out of there, honey.

- Honey, get out of there. - No.

Please, Dad.

Happy birthday to you.

Happy birthday to you.

Where's the birthday girl?

Behind the couch.

Happy birthday, dear Zoe.

Happy birthday to you.

Come on, honey, don't be like that. Make a wish, okay?

Time out.

- Oh, no. Leo, not today. - Please, honey.

Time out.

- Please. - I need to take this call, honey.

It's from prison.

Leonardo Solares.

How did that happen?

Okay, don't move anything. I'm on my way.

What now?

DARK DESIRE

An inmate killed himself.

When Leonardo was a prosecutor in Cuernavaca, there was a case

of a five-year-old girl who was raped...

and brutally strangled.

Her name was Leslie Delgado, remember?

Yes, I do.

Darío is the son of that asshole who raped

and murdered that little girl.

He got 30 years in prison, but he didn't do the time.

That coward shot himself in front of his wife... and Darío.

But Leonardo was doing his job.

Why is he to blame?

The one who committed that crime

- was Darío's father. - Yes, you and I see it that way.

Tell that to a 15-year-old kid who saw his dad put a gun in his mouth

and pull the trigger.

So, what should I do?

Treat him as any other student.

He must not suspect that you know about his father's case.

Erase from your head the names of Antonio Guerra

and Leslie Delgado.

Do you think that man was innocent?

Alma, please.

Read the file thoroughly.

I want you to understand that Darío is not in your life by mere chance.

Do you understand that?

I didn't realize it, but I was turning

into the typical asshole who doesn't have time for his family.

My relationship with Alma was going down the drain.

Anyway.

I'm doing something about it and...

I'm thinking about taking some time off from the court. What do you think?

What?

Are you really going to retire?

Esteban, you're not listening to me.

What is it?

I've been reviewing Leslie Delgado's case.

Why?

I know that case was very important to you.

Every case is important to me.

But when you close one, you move on to the next.

I don't have time to think about the past.

Especially if it involves Cuernavaca. I left many years ago.

Why are you bringing that up?

Because you were the prosecutor at the time and I have some doubts.

You did the investigation,

what doubts can you possibly have?

I didn't finish the case.

Someone else took over the investigation when I got shot in the leg.

I was on medical leave, remember?

I just found out Brenda was a witness

in the trial against Antonio Guerra.

I know there were many witnesses, but...

- Why Brenda? - How do you expect me to remember?

Do you have any idea the amount of statements there were?

Many, Esteban.

It was one of the most important cases of your career.

That's why you are here.

- Are you telling me you don't remember? - No, you are, Esteban.

Why the hell are you reviewing that case?

I think it's got something to do with Brenda's death.

Brenda killed herself.

- I'm just playing with this theory. - Stop playing around.

These are sensitive matters.

Please.

I have to go.

It's on me. See you later.

Vallejo.

Any news?

I know I fucked up, I acted like a crazy person.

Exactly, you said it yourself, a crazy person.

Please understand. I was desperate over the idea of not seeing you again.

I went nuts.

Please understand, we can't keep seeing each other.

I swear, I won't ruin your marriage.

Your husband will never know about us.

This is over, okay?

Things changed, Darío.

I'm willing to accept any conditions.

You can trust me.

Darío, stop, please.

Alma.

I love you.

I know you love me too.

Say you don't love me.

Tell me to my face.

Alma, you can't treat me like this.

Your feelings can't change so suddenly.

You have no idea what my feelings are.

And I won't throw my marriage away.

Besides, Leonardo is starting to suspect.

That won't happen.

I'm not asking you to leave your husband.

Just don't leave me.

Look, I...

I need some time, okay. Just give me some time.

- Morning, professor. - Morning.

- How are you? - Fine, thank you.

Ready?

Pathological anatomy studies the causes,

development and consequences of diseases.

It gives the right diagnosis to biopsies,

surgical pieces, cytology and autopsies.

Pathological anatomy

includes all the areas of specific training.

Neuropathology, pediatric pathology,

cytopathology, gynecological pathology...

And finally, the criminal code also included

cybersexual harassment, better known as grooming.

I'm quoting the article.

I'm sorry.

I'm quoting the article.

CAN WE MEET AFTER CLASS?

Someone would be guilty of cybersexual harassment

if that person tries lewd acts

using coercion, intimidation,

induction, seduction or deceit

to establish communication through any technological means

with someone younger than 18.

Or someone with diminished capacity that cannot understand the situation,

even with previous consent.

So, whoever commits

this crime will get two to six years in prison

and a fine of 400 to 600 day's wages.

ARE YOU THERE?

As we all know,

social media is an important way of communication.

FINALLY YOU'RE CONNECTED WHERE WERE YOU?

But, unfortunately,

more minors are using them.

This is where pedophiles and pederasts are taking the opportunity

to create false profiles to seduce them and court them.

Later, they'll meet in person,

where they'll take advantage of the victim

and will commit a much worse crime.

I'll go through the last 48 hours of Brenda Castillo's life.

Or at least, the footage from the security camera of the condo.

- Come on, on DVD? - It's all we have, brother.

Did you check them?

No, I'd rather see ten bad action movies

than 48 hours of footage of the outside of a condo in a closed case.

One last thing.

In Leslie's file,

there's one statement missing.

Brenda Castillo's.

Do you know why?

Your brother closed the case. Ask him.

- Thanks, professor. - Excuse me, professor.

I have some questions. Can you give me ten minutes in private?

Yes, just a minute, Mr. Guerra.

Lizy.

I'd like to give you my comments on the essay you gave me.

- Those are the facts of every case. - Yes, sure.

- Do you have a car? - No.

- Can I give you a lift? - Yes, please.

Come on.

Your birthday.

Hi.

Am I interrupting?

I'm looking for a friend.

Have a seat.

- Cool, thanks. - Your friend's name? Does he work here?

No, it's just...

How can I say this?

My friend came to the shop,

he brought his car in and...

I wanted to know if I can get some information about him.

I don't understand.

- Zoe, that's my name. - Zoe.

If you give me the first and last name of your friend, I can look him up

- through the invoice system. - That's the problem.

I don't know his name.

Okay.

I really don't get it.

Okay, I'll tell you the truth.

I met him online.

His nickname is...

Animus.

I know this sounds really stupid, but...

All I know is that Animus was at this shop,

or at least his cellphone.

I used a GPS to track him down.

A GPS.

Okay, my girlfriend...

My girlfriend's friend tracked him down using a GPS,

and...

The point is, I told myself:

"If you want to know who your secret admirer is, go to the shop..."

Am I crazy?

I'd love to help you, Zoe, but...

I don't usually ask my clients

- their nicknames on social media. - I know.

I'm so embarrassed.

I'm sorry, I feel like an idiot.

Relax, don't worry.

Hey.

What is your sign?

Why do you ask?

It's nothing. I'm just... curious.

I like your personality. You remind me of a friend of mine.

Okay.

Are you...

a Pisces?

Capricorn.

Capricorn. What day?

December 24th.

December 24th.

Yes, just imagine.

Nobody remembers my birthday

because everybody's too busy with Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus.

Well...

little goat...

if I hear something about that Animus of yours, where can I find you?

Zoe.

Do you have a piece of paper?

That's my number.

I'm sure I left it here.

Maybe the maintenance staff took it, do you want me to ask?

I have to go. Nancy, please help me find it, okay?

That briefcase is very important, I cannot lose it.

Don't worry, I'll look for it.

- I'm counting on you, okay? - Yes.

- Quique. - How's it going?

It's going, Godfather.

Missing the old times.

Missing the old times.

Okay, how's your love life going?

Same as always, unfortunately.

No, that's really bad.

Yours?

No, at my age,

I'm just a bystander.

No, man.

- Cheer up. - I'm trying.

This darn leg hurts all the time.

I don't remember this asshole.

In fact, I never met him.

He arrived during your medical leave.

He was supposed to fill in for you.

But his lack of experience

and incompetence as an investigator got him fired.

I had no other choice but to handle it myself.

The teacher had to fill in for the student.

Godfather, I know how Leslie Delgado's case ended, but...

I can't understand how Brenda Castillo's statement

could disappear from the file.

I know nothing about that.

If that woman's statement got lost,

- what can we do? - It's lost.

Godfather, you're the only one who had access to those documents.

You received an order from above, right?

Look, I don't need to know who it was.

I don't want to get you in trouble.

The only thing I need to know

is what was in Brenda Castillo's statement.

Do you remember?

No. No.

But I remember that woman.

She's the type of woman you never forget.

- No. - Call the other three.

Let's see, this side.

You too.

The lady said she saw one of those men with the girl...

Leslie Delgado.

Here in the middle. On this side.

Again, miss. Do you recognize any of these men?

Look straight ahead, hold the number up.

She said she knew him.

And that the guy had a shop around Teopanzolco Street.

That one.

Number five.

I heard that shop was in Mexico City and that...

his son had inherited it.

Not at all.

As soon as he died,

his wife and son left this place.

Come in.

- Come on in. - Thank you very much, ma'am.

Look at that, Darío Guerra.

Magistrate.

So punctual. Not one minute late.

Or early. It's not something I do.

- Please, take a seat. - Thank you.

Thank you, Edith.

Excuse me.

I want to know something, Godfather.

Tell me.

What else do you know about Antonio Guerra and his family?

All the signs were there.

And of course, Darío planned our meeting.

Well, at the beginning you found him charming.

Yes, but I didn't know what I know now.

Let's see, Alma.

Maybe you're overreacting.

Fear is making you see things

in the exact opposite way than you saw them at the beginning.

- Are you calling me paranoid? - No, I didn't say that.

The only thing I'm saying is that...

You're in a very anxious state.

Maybe that's blocking you from seeing things in an objective way. That's all.

So why would Darío research my whole life on social media first?

And why would he show up at the hotel the day of my anniversary?

And do everything in his power to meet Leonardo?

What, is that a lie too? I imagined that too?

Because that happened.

I was stupid enough to let all of this happen.

How could a woman with a Master's degree and training in gender-based violence

miss all the signs in front of her?

I know, I have a PhD, but so what?

I got carried away by a primal instinct.

Thank you, little goat.

MORELOS' ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE

IN THE CRIME OF SEXUAL ABUSE PERPETRATED BY ANTONIO GUERRA VALLADARES

What did I do?

I lied, of course.

I made him believe that we'd see each other again

and that I still have feelings for him.

And you don't, Alma?

I wish I could say I don't.

I'd love to say that I don't want him and...

that I don't feel it.

But I wish I could...

I need to...

I need to find an explanation for all of this.

I understand.

Despite what you know about his family history,

and that he showed you who he is.

I'm not saying this is sane or sensible...

But yes.

Happy birthday to you.

Come on, honey, don't be like that. Make a wish, okay?

- Come on, Zoe. - Time out.

- Time out. - No, Leonardo, not today.

- I need to answer. - No, please.

I have to answer, it's a call from the prison. Just a second.

Leonardo Solares.

How did that happen?

Okay, don't move anything. I'm on my way.

What now?

An inmate killed himself.

- I have to go. - No.

I'm sorry. I'll be right back.

I'm sorry.

Honey, I'll be back.

Happy birthday! Hey!

Hi.

It's me.

That's lame.

Listen to me, asshole.

I don't know what stupid game you're playing...

No.

Let's see.

I'm tired of this game.

I'll see you tomorrow at 10:00,

in front of the stairs of Building B.

If you don't show up, I'll know you don't care.

What were you thinking, Brenda?

What the fuck was in your head?

Judge.

Esteban.

Hey, I was thinking.

Are you still working the Delgado case?

Not exactly, why?

Did you remember something new?

No, I just wanted to know if...

you still think that case has something to do with Brenda's death.

No.

Not at all, I need to accept that it was a suicide

and like the lawyers say, just...

let it go.

- I need to let her go. - Sure.

To be honest, I was shocked to see you were still worried about it.

In any case, you and I know that...

Brenda wasn't with just one man.

Esteban, Alma just got here.

I'll call you tomorrow, okay?

Talk to you tomorrow.

Honey.

Welcome home.

Guess what?

I went by the liquor store and...

found a nice Chablis.

The wine you love the most.

Thank you.

Sit down.

Were you talking to Esteban?

Yes.

About a case.

Which one?

Nothing important.

You know how obsessive Esteban is.

Darío Guerra.

I'll never forget when you told me the news.

What news?

We were in Brussels and I...

ordered a bottle of this same wine.

And you...

smiled and said:

"I can't."

"I'm pregnant."

Cheers.

Cheers.

You look more beautiful than ever.

Are you expecting someone?

No.

I'll get it.

Honey, look who's here.

I came by to bring you this.

You left it in the classroom, professor.

Thank you.

I found it next to the desk.

I tried to reach you in the parking lot, but I guess you were in a hurry.

He slit her right wrist and used his belt as a tourniquet.

Of course, the belt.

That son of a bitch.