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I'm glad to see you back.

For a second there yesterday I thought you were going to abandon us.

So did I, but Mr. Armando needs me.

But you don't need him.

Why'd you come back to V&M?

Yesterday you asked me to stay and now you want me to leave?

No, no, it's a pleasure to have you here.

I just get the impression

you've got more personal reasons

to remain by Armando's side.

Sir, I'm not sure I understand.

I'm saying you're not here just because of the money.

In fact...

that's a very good question.

Why are you here?

Because I believe in Mr. Armando's business plan

and I want to help him fulfill it.

You're so loyal and solidary, but you've had your doubts.

You even quit.

What made you change your mind?

I'm sorry, sir,

but I don't see why you're interested in my reasons.

You're right.

I'm sorry for being indiscrete, but...

You came back and this time you can't leave us hanging

like you did yesterday.

You're in the big leagues now

and you need to behave accordingly.

Sir, I don't understand.

Do you have complaints about my work?

No, Beatriz. Not at all.

You've turned out to be the perfect employee.

The most useful and necessary.

You're exactly the woman Armando needs by his side.

Am I right?

I'll stay by his side as long as he's honest with me.

And he will be.

Armando's really fond of you.

But you know that starting today,

things won't be black and white.

We'll have to venture into gray areas to save V&M.

Yes, and I'll be with you both.

Till the end.

You and I, both of us, need to stay by Armando's side

until V&M is back where it has to be.

Wouldn't you agree?

Bro, what's with the face?

Patricia is Daniel's spy. We were right.

I told you!

How'd you find out?

She was snooping around Betty's office.

And then I saw her talking to God-knows-who in secret.

It was probably Daniel.

So you're going to fire her?

I can't.

Marcela keeps defending her and I don't have proof.

She said she went into the office to help us.

Ricardo, you need to get back together with her.

-What? -Yes.

Hell no!

Leave me out of it. She's unbearable.

She just wants a husband.

All right, then use that, please!

No.

-You need to be her boyfriend. -No.

Yes! It's the only way to control her.

A single lovesick woman is dangerous.

We can't let Daniel find out about our current situation.

I don't know what to do!

I'm three months late!

I'm desperate.

I never thought this could happen to me.

It's a nightmare.

I'm even getting fat.

What?

Get rid of it? No!

That would be a crime.

No, I don't want to lose it. I want it, please.

Look, Dad, I've never asked you for anything

and I'm your only daughter!

I'm only asking for a little bit of money

so I can pay my association.

Otherwise, they'll evict me. Please.

No! I will not sell my car!

No, no, and no!

Here, sir.

Here are the collateral asset papers.

They've been notarized.

I'm guessing you're going to keep that document.

No, it's better if you keep it away from V&M.

This place isn't safe. You hide it.

Don't worry, sir. I'll keep it at my place.

I have a secret place.

Hide it there.

Betty, I'd like to thank you again for staying with us.

I know we're going through a rough patch,

but I also know that with you, we're going to make it.

Any word on the loan?

No... we haven't gotten approved.

It's okay. Don't worry.

It was supposed to be easy, but they haven't said anything.

Please let me know as soon as you know anything, all right?

We need to buy those fabrics as soon as possible.

Hugo's new collection is behind schedule.

I know.

Guys, guys! I have some juicy news.

It's breaking news

coming straight from the horse's mouth.

All right. Come on!

Say it!

It's golden!

We should move up our lunch

so I can tell this story while we eat our dessert.

No, no...

You do this when you want more food.

I know you and I'm not playing those games.

I wasn't planning on asking you.

It's about... Patty Peroxide.

You know, the Manhattan princess.

Yeah, right!

Just wait till I tell you. You'll go crazy!

Hurry up.

It's confirmed. Patricia's pregnant.

Are you sure?

I just heard her.

She was on the phone.

She's desperate. She doesn't know what to do.

And the worst part...

Oh, girls. It really is the worst part.

The person on the other line told her...

they suggested she get an abortion.

-Oh, no! -Good grief!

The father will have to take responsibility.

I wonder who the father is.

I haven't the slightest idea.

Is something wrong?

No...

No, Sir...

Your boss is cute.

Hey, I need to know if you received shipments

for Miami International Broker Services.

You too?

We don't know anything about those people.

Hey.

I'd be grateful if you could help me.

That won't be necessary.

Like I told the other person who came asking about them,

we got a shipment from Guatemala for them,

but that's all.

One more question.

The person who was asking around,

was his name Armando Mendoza?

He didn't say his name.

He didn't. Was it him?

That's not him.

I'm sorry. I need to keep working.

Hey, here are the reports you asked for.

I divided them by department so it's clearer.

You're gonna like it.

Super! Thanks.

Is there anything else?

Yeah.

It's just that I need a favor.

Uh-huh. Go ahead.

-Really? -Uh-huh.

That's great! I knew you'd say yes.

I need you to pay me in advance.

You need an advance.

Uh-huh.

No, but... it's just that...

right now the company doesn't have any liquidity.

But it's not much...

I just want half of my paycheck, really.

That's all I need.

With Efrain gone, I have to pay for everything

and I'm drowning.

I can't. I'm sorry.

I swear that if I could, I'd help you.

But the company's not in a good position right now.

I don't even know how we'll manage to pay everyone.

What?

-We're not getting paid? -Shh...

Yes! You will get paid.

Of course you will, but... it's looking tough.

Please don't tell anyone.

It just slipped out.

Excuse me.

I'm getting back to my desk to work hard.

Sir, I have some bad news.

What?

They approved the loan.

How is that bad news?

They gave us less than we asked for.

What? How much?

-Half. -Half.

We can either pay for the fabrics or pay our employees.

You decide.

Our payroll is sacred!

Yes, I know. We have to pay them.

People are counting on that money so they can live.

But if we don't buy the fabrics, they'll never get paid again.

Yes, that's also a possibility.

I know!

We're going to buy the fabrics. That's right.

Sir, we need to pay the employees

and the shareholders are expecting--

They can wait.

I'm going to buy those fabrics right now.

-I'll be right back. -But, sir...

Don't worry, Betty. I'll fix this.

Sis!

What are you doing here?

I thought we were meeting tonight.

I can't. I've come to say goodbye.

I have a friend who's a sheik in Dubai

and he invited me to the opening of his hotel.

I'm leaving this afternoon.

I hate your amazing life. Why are you like this?

That sounds wonderful.

Why don't you come with me? I know he'd love to meet you.

Let's go.

I can't. I have to work.

Work or be next to your future husband?

It's the same thing, right?

Still, someone needs to keep an eye on the family business.

Speaking of which, I haven't gotten my check this month.

Do you think there's been a problem?

That's weird, right?

That's never happened.

I don't know. It's probably a mistake.

I'll find out and let you know.

All right.

What would I do without you? Love you!

I know what you could do.

Work.

No, I can't. I'm allergic.

-You're a lost cause. -Yeah.

What are you looking at?

Did you lose something? Are you admiring me?

If that's the case, you can follow me on social media.

She's pregnant. You can't mistreat her.

It's nothing.

You just look great today.

Beautiful.

Beautiful?

You mean glowing!

How far is the supplier's office?

It's like 30 minutes away.

I'm hoping he'll have the fabrics ready.

Sir, how are you?

Can I talk to you about your car for a second?

I hadn't seen you.

Thank you for taking my car to the mechanic.

It's in tip-top shape.

-You think so? -Yeah, it's great.

Thanks.

You were saying?

I just wanted to remind you

that I'm here for anything you need.

Thanks, Giovanny. See you.

Damn, sir. Tough times?

I can't even get gas with this.

Done?

Coming.

I look like an old lady.

I love it. You look amazing.

I just need to fix your hair and put on some makeup.

What's wrong with my hair?

Nothing. But it looks a bit mature.

I can make it look cool

and bring out your eyes and your lips.

Don't change too much, now.

I still want him to recognize me.

Girl, you'll get recognized and bedded.

Aura Maria! Come on.

What's wrong with that? It's the best thing there is.

Are you going to tell me who it is?

It's just... you don't know him, so what's the point.

You can at least show me his Instagram.

He doesn't have one.

No social media.

I hate you.

Just promise you'll tell me if everything works out.

If anything happens between us, I'll tell you.

Okay.

Just remember to be sweet. Play coy.

Take it easy.

Don't be too rough or aggressive.

Be nice and gentle.

"Sure, it's great. I love it. Perfect."

You'll see.

Follow my advice and he'll fall head over heels for you.

All right.

Excuse me...

Hey... what's up?

You like it?

Yeah, but why are you dressed like that?

Is it that bad?

No, but we're playing basketball.

What? We're playing?

Wait. I thought we were meeting up.

We are meeting up.

I guess you can watch from the stands

since you can't play with us in those clothes.

-With us? -Yeah.

-What do you mean us? -Come on.

Hurry!

Who sent these? I love it.

Why are you standing there? You can go.

And tell the association people that I'll pay them soon,

but to stop pressuring me.

Otherwise, I won't pay them a dime.

What are you doing here, Ricky?

Guess. I missed you, Patty.

I'm here to... win you back.

Oh, no...

You sent me those flowers?

Oh, Ricky!

It's the nicest thing you've ever done for me.

This has been the worst day of my life.

Easy.

Are you all right?

No, I'm not. I'm in bad shape.

What's wrong?

-I'm sick. -You poor thing.

I fainted and then Armand almost fired me.

Marce's mad at me.

Of course not.

Come on. Let's keep talking.

I asked you to come because I thought you liked basketball.

I love it, but if you'd told me...

I'd have brought my pompoms.

Right. Go, go, go!

Let go.

See you.

I'll cheer for you from here.

MESSAGE FROM NICOLAS

FORGIVE ME, WILL YOU?

Please don't take this the wrong way.

We think you're great,

but this invite threw us for a loop.

I know, Roberto.

I'm sorry for being so insistent.

It's just that there's something serious

that we need to talk about.

Is something wrong at V&M?

I'm afraid so, Margarita.

I went to Miami on business

and I found out Armando was talking to a broker

about handling the new collection.

There's nothing strange about that.

I used brokers on occasion.

Yes, but in this case, the broker was a conman.

The police are looking for him.

Apparently, he embezzled a lot of money

out of a very important New York fashion house.

Are you saying someone stole from V&M?

We need to be sure.

That's why I'm asking you, Roberto, if you don't mind,

to call an emergency board meeting tomorrow.

Hold on.

Do you have proof of what you're saying?

Are you certain Armando did business with that broker?

I don't know yet, but I am certain

that Armando is keeping something from us.

My son is not a thief.

I'm only saying he's manipulating the information

so as to not worry us about what's really going on.

This is serious, Daniel.

But I can't go against my son without proof.

We're only here for Hugo's wedding.

I'm not going to pressure Armando simply because you're suspicious.

All right.

Don't say I didn't warn you.

You trust Armando far too much.

Let's hope you're not making a mistake.

I'm going to check your fuse box.

You can't be in the dark.

Ricky...

There's nothing wrong with the fuse box.

My power was cut off.

What do you mean? Because you haven't paid?

Well, it's not because I overpaid.

Duh!

I don't want to talk about it.

It's a sensitive subject for me.

Besides, I don't want to drink.

What?

You don't know what it's like to be me.

I mean, you don't have my problems.

Aside from being under all this pressure,

I have to live with the shame.

No one can know or they'll use it against me.

Just go.

I just got here.

We haven't finished the bottle.

I don't want to drink.

All right.

I just want someone to hold me.

Oh, Pattycakes.

I thought you trusted me more than that.

I can hold you all night long.

And tomorrow... I'll pay your light bill.

Oh, really, Ricky?

You're so nice. Thank you.

Is that new aftershave?

I sure don't. Gross!

Wilson!

Wilson, drive down the middle!

Are you stupid or what?

You're distracting me!

No, I'm hurt.

What are you doing here?

Just be quiet and stay behind me.

Behind me.

Betty, these potato chips are my way of saying sorry.

If you won't accept them, it's fine.

I'll eat them all myself.

Oh, Nico, I missed you. I don't like fighting with you.

You're my best friend and like a little brother to me.

Your cute little brother?

I never meant to hurt you.

I know what it's like to like someone

and that person not even know who you are.

Like Patricia Fernandez and me.

Nico, I know her, and that woman's no good for you.

Yeah, but I'm crazy about her. What can I do?

I love her.

You don't mess with me about who I like,

and I won't mess with you about who you like.

A love that can never happen in real life.

Yeah, Sandra!

You are a pro, bud!

I'm going to invite you to play soccer.

See if you're good at that too.

Whenever you want, wherever you want, however you want.

Me neither.

So none of us got our direct deposit.

Hi, Betty.

Guess what.

It's great to see you. Did you know we didn't get paid?

One of those things, I guess. Do you know why?

There was a problem at the bank,

and all transactions are delayed,

but they're working on it to fix it.

How am I going to pay rent, pay for Tommy's lunch,

for my dance classes,

and what'll I give my aunt and mother...?

Be a pal and help us out.

Everything I pay for is through automatic withdrawal.

My electricity, water, and gas bills.

All of us do.

God forbid one of us should make a mistake though.

I know. Sorry.

Be patient.

You will be paid as soon as that problem is resolved.

Okay.

What'll I tell my siblings?

And how will I get groceries?

Sofi, were you paid?

No, that's exactly what I was looking it.

Zilch.

How about all of you?

Me neither.

Betty said it was a bank problem

that they're working on.

Sure. The bank.

That's a convenient excuse, but I need my paycheck.

Relax, girls.

If things are tough for us, can you imagine Patricia?

Who cares?

Can you imagine?

Alone, pregnant, and broke?

I wouldn't be surprised if she were barefoot from now on.

I really don't like that bottle blonde,

but I know what it's like to be alone, pregnant, and broke.

I'd be thrilled if I could get pregnant, but I just can't.

I hope Patricia's problems aren't the end of her,

but a pregnancy isn't the end of the world.

That's true.

Excuse me.

I couldn't help overhear you talking about some sort of problem.

What's going on?

I'm outta here. Excuse me.

None of us got paid, but it should be fixed

by this afternoon.

I've got a lot of work today.

You have no idea, sir.

I felt so much pressure.

Everybody kept asking me the same thing.

"Where's the money?" "Why didn't I get paid?"

You have to realize that we live paycheck to paycheck

and we need that money.

I understand, and good job telling everyone it was a bank problem.

That'll buy us time.

What do I say if they ask again?

That we're working on it.

I'm just relieved our stockholders don't know,

-so we can-- -Armando...

Something happened with the stockholders' pay.

My sister told me yesterday that nothing

was deposited into her account,

and your mom just called about the same thing.

Marcela, please sit down.

I'll be honest with you.

We're short on money, and neither the employees

nor the stockholders got paid.

What? Why?

We used that money to pay for the fabric.

If we'd made payroll,

we couldn't have bought the fabric,

completely halting production, you understand?

Are things going that bad?

Sir, shall I make that appointment that we'd discussed?

Come in and close the door, Sandra.

Okay.

Were all of you talking about Patricia Fernandez?

No.

I don't understand.

It's important you tell me whether or not Patricia is pregnant. Please.

I think that's something she should tell you.

Sandra.

No more games.

Is she or is she not?

Yes.

Yes, she is.

Anyway, if you'll excuse me, sir.

Hi, darling.

Hey, thanks for paying my electric bill.

The lights are back on.

Why didn't you tell me you were pregnant?

I asked you a question, Patricia.

So what if I was pregnant?

I'd think maybe I wasn't the father.

What did you say?

How dare you say that about me?

I have every right to doubt you.

If it were mine, you would've told me.

You're trying to figure out the best way to play your cards.

I really can't believe it.

You were so sweet to me last night.

You were protective and affectionate.

And today you're telling me this?

You're an insensitive oaf.

I sent you all the list of the scheduled shows.

We begin in New York.

We really do have a lot of work.

Look, look, look.

Uh-oh.

What are you looking at?

You lose something?

Why are you always so concerned about what I'm doing?

Everything okay?

DID YOU LIKE THE FLOWERS?

So it wasn't that dummy Ricardo who sent the flowers?

What an idiot.

Look, sweetie, even trees struck by lightning

eventually bloom again.

You have nothing to fear.

You've got your whole life ahead of you.

Are you all right, ma'am?

Are you drunk?

Poor thing.

Girls, be nice to her.

We sure will, Ines.

-Don't you worry. -Sure.

They say angry moms give birth to kids

with big heads, bug eyes, and a permanent smirk.

Oh, Bertha.

Patty, my darling, my Manhattan Barbie, answer me.

Why don't you answer?

I brought you a sandwich.

I know you get hungry about this time.

You weren't looking at pornography, were you?

No!

I'd never watch porn in this house...

I'd never watch porn...

No, stop explaining.

Let's just drop it.

Come here.

I don't want you to think poorly of me.

I'll show you.

I was just observing the woman who has my heart.

Sit down and look.

Take a good look because she is the woman I'm going to marry,

the future mother of my children,

and the future owner of my millions.

What millions, Nico?

You're mocking me, Mrs. Julia?

My millions.

I'm going to work so hard that I'll be rich.

I'll have so much money

that I can give her the life she wants.

I can't let her work, right?

Isn't she pretty?

She's cute.

Yes, she's pretty.

Right?

Where did you meet this girl?

I met her on the streets of Manhattan.

Her gaze lit up everything.

She has this air of movie star about her.

At that moment, I felt like I was in a dream.

And that dream's going to become a reality,

because when you want something badly enough, you get it.

Sometimes I daydream about our children

and I hope they get my smarts and her beauty.

It'd be messed up if it happened the other way around.

Can you imagine?

Why didn't you tell me you were pregnant?

What are you looking at?

You lose something?

Why are you always so concerned about what I'm doing?

Mrs. Fernandez.

You have to take control of your life, Patricia.

You can't go on like this. You're not well.

You need a plan or a goal.

Marce... I've got a plan.

How'd it go?

It was... okay.

What do you mean okay?

I need details. Okay doesn't tell me anything.

Did you follow my advice?

Yes.

I dressed as femininely as I could.

Okay.

In the end, we had fun, and he seemed really happy.

Good, good.

A happy man is very important.

Did he kiss you?

Of course not.

Plus, a lot of his friends were around.

Who cares?

We have to get him to kiss you.

After the first kiss, everything's easier.

-You think so? -Yes!

After the first kiss come more kisses.

And then everything else, which you want, right?

Yeah.

So follow my advice.

When is the next date?

We didn't talk about another date.

That's okay.

It's the 21st Century and women can ask men out.

Go see a horror movie.

Horror? No.

I get scared.

That's the point!

During a really intense scene, you act all scared

and scream and hug him and put your head on his arm

and give him a "poor me" face.

He'll look back at you, and that's when you'll kiss.

And you'll live happily ever after.

I just want my salary, my money.

You know, the bills that have the face

of a prince or whatever on them.

I told you that nobody in the company got paid.

We had payroll problems.

Are you deaf or just stupid?

Or both, pea brain?

Right, and how do I know you're not just sabotaging me

because you can't stand me?

I've never done anything to you.

If you don't move in the next two seconds,

I'll scratch your face so bad it'll look like an Excel spreadsheet.

Sofi! Stop.

Fine, I'm leaving. I don't care.

I don't need the money anyway.

My lovebug supports me.

I just wanted the money to go to the spa

so I could be even hotter than I already am.

Get over here!

Calm down.

Don't you get it? She's doing it on purpose.

What that snake wants is to get you fired.

And don't you get that she's provoking me?

And you're indulging her!

Haven't you been through enough because of that broad?

Are you sure V&M can't go to another bank?

No, sir. We can't and we shouldn't.

Otherwise the other creditors will realize what's going on,

and that's not good for us. It'd make things worse.

I'm thinking we could meet payroll

and pay our stockholders with the money from BAR.

No, we can't undercapitalize BAR like that.

No, that's not what I'm saying.

We're not withdrawing that money.

We'd use the profits it's generated since it began.

Have things been going that well for BAR?

Yes, we've had some very attractive profits.

How much are we talking about?

Let's see.

Check this out.

All this in so short a time?

Mm-hm.

Wow!

What if she's saddling Ricardo with the baby?

Talk about being a gold-digger.

You're one to talk.

If it were up to you, you'd be living with an executive.

Sandra, you're comparing me to her?

No.

I fall in love and believe what I'm told

because I have feelings and deep down, I'm a dreamer.

Besides, it's for a good cause.

I want my kid to have a family, to have a father.

But all she thinks about is her wardrobe

and being better than everyone else.

Besides, let me tell you that all this about it

being an accident...

If a woman gets pregnant nowadays it's because she wanted to.

Besides, isn't she a woman of the world

who went to college for three semesters?

Got pregnant without knowing it?

Oh, please.

Good afternoon, Mr. Valencia.

Welcome.

You're going to flip when you hear what Betty just told me.

No, bro. You will.

You are because this is important.

-We're pregnant! -What?

Yes.

You and I are pregnant.

You and nobody else, because you're to blame for this.

Patricia is pregnant with my child!

-No. -Yes.

She just told me to my face.

Listen up, if I have to pay child support and all that,

you're paying half because you forced me

to fall for her trap!

What are you doing here? You can't be here.

Armando's begun to suspect us both.

He almost threw me out on the street.

Are you pregnant?

Who told you that?

Yes or no?

That's none of your concern, so if you'll excuse me.

Ow! You're hurting me!

Shut your mouth and listen up.

The last thing I need is to have a kid with you.

Are you pregnant or not?

Yes, I am.

You should accept it, just like I had to accept

that I'm having a kid with an idiot like you.