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New information has come to light.

What's going on? Why are you being so secretive?

Come here.

Come, sit down. You're not going to believe this.

Tell her.

What?

So, listen up.

Mom had a lover.

Oh, my God.

-Who? -A young guy, around my age.

Wait, Julián.

First off, how do you know Mom had a lover?

Second, how do you know it's him?

I just know, okay? I feel it here. I know it.

What if he contested the will and that's why he's following us?

If that were the case, guess what?

Bad news for this guy, because there's no money here.

Just so we're all clear.

Like President Salinas said: there's no confusion.

And I have to ask you both

to drop these slanderous lies about Mom.

A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES

All right.

My birthday.

Damn it.

28-11-89.

Hello.

Stupid Julián!

Let's see.

Alejo?

80 NEW TEXT MESSAGES FROM ALEJO

283 NEW VOICE MESSAGES FROM PAULINA

What?

Hi, Mom.

I just wanted you to know that I'm back.

I miss you.

Neto?

Hey, Neto!

Cacas.

Look, this came for me.

I think it's from your friends in the Flock.

So, open it.

Let's see.

"Dear Mr. Cacas,

It is our pleasure to invite you to take part

in the Flock's first-level seminars,

completely free of charge.

We hope to enjoy the presence of your divine energy."

That's great news. Congratulations, Cacas.

I'm not sure, Neto.

What if they want me to put out?

Do you know how much one of those seminars costs?

Same as a new car.

What brand?

-Everything all right? -No, Gloria Trevi is out there.

She's a judge in the next rounds. I'm too shy to ask for an autograph.

-I know Gloria. -Really?

She was my patient.

-Can you get me her autograph? -Sure, I'll be right back.

Gloria!

Doctor... Psychiatrist!

-It's so good to see you! -Same here. How have you been?

Fine, though you left me crazier than I was.

You're amazing.

What are you doing here? Don't tell me you're a contestant.

-No. -What a relief!

My goddaughter is a contestant in this round.

Seriously?

Yeah, and she's too shy to ask for an autograph.

-Why? -I don't know.

Her name is Micaela. That's her.

-She's so cute. -Look at her.

Micaela, come here.

-Bruno, we're wasting the entire day here. -Come on.

Choose one already.

Relax, Mom. Micaela asked me to find a wig that looks like Grandma's.

-What about this one? -It doesn't look like her.

It looks just like Kris Jenner! She even has blue eyes.

Why don't you give her your mom's wig?

No, it's buried and we already said we're not defiling her things.

Fine, but you'll never find the same one.

It's like no one but her bought that hideous wig.

I have to ask you

not to disparage my mother's wig.

After that haircut, it was a cross between a ventriloquist's dummy and Benito Juárez.

You didn't know what you were seeing.

Watch yourself.

Sorry, I'll tone it down.

But you watch yourself too.

By not digging up the wig, we're wasting time here.

So now this is my fault?

You know what?

I'll dig it up, do some defiling, explain it to my siblings later,

but we're leaving now.

We can't go home yet.

We have to stop by the pet store to get Micaela a...

a wee mouse.

I don't know why you're talking like that. No one says "wee mouse" in Spain.

How do you say it?

Hamster.

Fine, let's get a hamster.

You know what? I'm sorry.

You two go get the mouse. I have to go.

Blimey, these cost 30,000 pesos!

30,000 quid.

Bruno, let's go.

Righto.

Marilú. Senator.

-What is it, Pepedu? -No time to explain.

I need help finding an escort, around 25 years old.

How do you like them?

No, it's not for me.

He's kind of handsome, specializes in older ladies.

You have to be more specific.

I have more people under me than I can handle.

He has dark, curly hair.

He has piercing eyes and looks somewhat restless.

Keep talking. I'm going to draw a sketch.

You can draw?

Sure. Aside from my doctorate, I take classes in the afternoons.

And you use nights to...

There's time for everything, Pepedu.

I think he's shorter than me.

Honestly, he doesn't look manly.

He seems like one of those people who has bad breath.

At first I was like, "Wow, he's hot." But he's hot in a bland way.

He lacks a spark, he lacks spice.

Can I see?

No way! He doesn't look like that.

You clearly said he looked bland and unmanly.

I took some artistic liberties, but...

No, that guy is too hot. Isn't he?

Is there a member of the Syndicate who goes by Alejo?

A European guy?

You could have started there. Alejo...

Mom.

It's obviously my birthday.

No?

-Hello. -Stupid Julián.

Let's see.

80 NEW TEXT MESSAGES FROM ALEJO

SIBLING MEETING

I don't know, Micaela asked me to buy a rat for her show.

And it has to be a wicked rat.

Well, all rats look the same. They can't even tell the difference.

-How sad. -Look at this one.

What a shame. There's nothing sadder than a pet store.

Mom, stop scowling. You weren't forced to come.

To be honest, I'd like to go back to Spain as soon as possible.

You two can go back. I'm staying here.

What are you saying?

Well...

I don't want to go to Madrid. I want to stay here in Mexico.

And who will you stay with? The three of us are leaving.

We're building our family in Madrid.

-Please. -Yeah, right.

Like we're the perfect family.

Welcome.

Jenny!

Welcome, everyone. How lovely.

How lovely that we're all here together today.

My friends, the signs I've received are clear.

They're coming soon.

And soon, we'll move on to another dimension.

Brother Cacas,

you don't believe, do you?

-How do you know my nickname? -I know a lot about you.

You are weak.

You are small.

You feel small.

A small, wounded boy.

A boy abandoned by his mother on the bus!

Only five years old, abandoned on a bus.

On the Chivatitos route!

Isn't that right?

See how much work you need to do in order to be free?

To be led by the hand to them?

Because, listen carefully!

We...

are the future.

We are order and control.

I know.

I still have a hunch that Mom had a lover. I just feel it here.

I also have a hunch. I mean, I have a feeling.

I'm not sure how, but I know. It's like God sent me a sign.

You're hiding something from me.

No, we aren't.

You're such a liar!

Fine, you guys also went through Mom's cell phone.

Also?

Yes, I also went through it.

I'm so fucking relieved.

See?

-I thought I was the only one. -Yeah, me too.

Paulina, are you okay?

Why are you still sending her voice messages?

Why were you snooping?

Going to church might help you.

All right, enough.

Well, I have a confession.

I sent myself Alejo's number.

Elena!

So...

Call him, Elena.

It's weird that it's a US number, right?

A US number?

-Straight to voicemail. -All right, great, Marilú.

Thank you.

I just got word that there's an escort who goes by the name Alejo.

He's Spanish and he works at Land of Bears.

Where?

Land of Bears, it's a bar. We should go.

To Land of Bears?

Yummy bears.

If they're yummy, I'm in.

My God, what is this place, Julián?

A bear bar.

What do you want? What can I offer you?

Nothing, just bear with us.

We're looking for Alejo, a member of the Syndicate.

-Who sent you? -Marilú.

I'll go get him.

What's his deal? Filthy man.

-What? -What about what?

What's this about, Julián? Really.

Hi, what can I do for you?

I don't think you're the guy we're looking for. Sorry.

Damn, I love orgies.

-Me too, but... -Jesus H. Christ!

Let's get out of here, please.

I figured a bear bar was a long shot.

So, who is this Marilú?

She's a friend who's an escort.

And what's this "Syndicate" thing?

The National Escort Syndicate

is an organization that ensures the well-being of Mexican escorts.

And I know all this because... I dated one.

What? You dated an escort?

When? That's gross, Julián.

You should meet Marilú, she's more educated than both of you put together.

-Imagine! -Oh, please!

-An escort with a PhD. -Get out, I mean...

She has two PhDs, actually.

-Okay. -Oh, God, Julián.

It's decent work.

-It's honest and it helps a lot of people. -What?

If it's such a good job, why don't you do it?

I already am.

-What? -No, you're not!

Pedro, how are you?

Listen to me. Do you realize Mom is watching you from heaven?

-What would she think? -So what?

-What's wrong with you? -Nothing. I'm proud to be an escort.

I started doing it for the money, then I realized my talent is having sex.

-Dear God. -You're kidding.

No. I can't do this, Julián.

Listen.

Poor thing. Listen to me, Juli.

I make a mean quesadilla,

but I'm not going to start selling them on the sidewalk.

Maybe you should.

Why am I wasting my time trying to reason with Dumber?

How about one more? Another round, please.

Julián, you know I'm not one to judge.

If you want to be a rent boy,

you better be the best.

-The best rent boy in Mexico! -It's strong.

One more, please.

Forgive me, Lord.

To God, who loves Elena so much.

All right, then.

One more, please.

-No, please! -No more!

Why not?

Because I already feel like the floor is spinning.

Friends, we are back with Talento Mexico,

on your favorite channel: Luminarias TV.

Bruno, can we talk for a moment?

Yeah, sure.

I'm sorry for losing my patience earlier.

I guess it's because I feel like my family is falling apart,

but you know that we love each other?

-Right? -Mom.

You don't get it. I don't care about being a normal family.

We're not a normal family.

I mean, please, I have two moms.

The thing is,

you and Mom don't act like a couple anymore.

It was different when I was little. You used to go out, go on movie dates.

First of all, drop the accent. It's getting on my nerves.

But on the other hand, you might be right.

Our next contestant has prepared a sophisticated magic show.

I'm sure we will all be amazed.

I give you, Magic Mic, the little orphan girl. Welcome.

Okay. Pick a card.

I'll pick a card at random.

Show them, but not me.

She can't see it.

Now, I'll show the audience. We all got a look at it, right?

-Ready? -Ready.

Now put it back anywhere.

I'm putting it back now. Right here.

Okay, good.

Suspense floods the stage.

Let's see.

Is this your card?

Friends, let's go to a message from our sponsors,

which I'm sure you'll love.

We'll be back shortly with more Talento Mexico.

Thanks, Dora.

So, why do you need Moi?

Given his experience,

he could help Micaela and me with Talento Mexico.

He quit show business a long time ago. It's a violent world.

Mom, let my uncle speak. So are you her manager or what?

I guess you could say that.

So, what do you know about showbiz?

I'm making it up as I go.

That's the wrong approach. You won't get anywhere like that.

Does Bruno know you're here?

It was his idea, actually.

Come on, Dora. It'll do him some good to be busy.

You don't want me stuck in my room, plotting.

It's a deal.

Hey, guys! Thank you.

For what?

For accepting me as an escort. I thought you'd hate me.

Oh, Julián!

We're family, if we don't support each other, who will?

I love you, guys! I really love you, guys!

I love you guys too!

I love you, Paulina, even if you're neurotic and bossy.

I love you guys too,

even if you're Dumb and Dumber.

We're the best siblings!

I want to be Dumber!

No, I'm Dumber!

-No, I'm Dumber! -No, I'm Dumber!

Shut up!

The only thing that matters is that we're free!

We're free!

Wow.

All right, baby. You have my number.

I'll call you, you call me, I'll call you, okay?

All right, baby. Time for bed.

-Thanks, that was fun. -Get some sleep.

This is a great bar.

That old trick of drinking water after you start feeling drunk

actually works pretty well.

Yeah, but it's only 8 p.m.

It's only 8 p.m.?

-Yeah. -What the hell?

-I thought it was 4 a.m. -So did I.

I have a hangover.

-I'll book a taxi. -No, I'll get it. Hold on.

Houston, right?

You don't think...

Thank you.

Do you think she had a secret family in Spain?

I'm sure Mom had another son. I'm not the only one.

You were never the only one, Julián.

Besides, he'd have to be adopted. We would have noticed her belly.

Yeah, he's so hot, damn it.

Thanks.

All these photos are from Houston. Maybe that's where they met.

What are you doing?

I'm going to call him again.

Don't, Paulina.

Hello, is this Alejo... Salvat?

Wonderful. Listen.

I was wondering if we could meet somewhere to talk about...

the last will and testament of Mrs. Virginia de la Mora.

What is she doing?

Great.

Would you please send me your location?

Right now? What?

Thank you so much. Bye.

Are you crazy, meeting him now? It's too risky.

-He'll think something's up. -Shut up.

He already sent it.

And he sent a clock emoji, like asking what time.

I don't want to see his adopted ass.

Brother Cacas, I want you to realize something.

The meditation you just achieved is very basic.

In order to access higher levels,

like Fulfillment 1, 2, and 3,

or I Deserve Abundance 4, 5, and 6,

all our self-massage modules,

and other tools for success, you'll need more practice.

So, where will you practice?

My Jenny, I don't know.

You could practice here, don't you think?

In my house,

in my bedroom.

-I'm willing to... -We could do it at my house.

In the yard, I mean. The three of us could meditate together.

The three of us?

So all these people here, they aren't invited?

They can come too.

We could all meditate together in the yard every morning.

Very generous, Brother Ernesto.

Clearly, you were ready for Diamond Level all along...

sixty-four.

It's decided!

Starting tomorrow, we're meditating at Ernesto's.

Hello.

I'm Paulina de la Mora.

Please, have a seat.

I know this is very strange.

Well, yes.

Your mother and I met during chemotherapy.

I survived. And she...

Didn't.

But we became friends. Actually, she gave me her pipe before...

Oh, Mom.

...she went to heaven.

So, you were there with her when she died?

Until her last moment.

The truth is, she always thought she'd get better.

She was always smiling and talking about you guys.

But she left without saying anything.

Chemo is rough. It tears you apart, inside and out.

You can see why she didn't want anyone seeing her like that.

I would have liked to be there for her.

She would have liked that too.

She was sure she would go back, but...

Anyway, just tell me the truth. You contested the will, right?

No.

Virginia asked me to come to Mexico and make sure you're all okay.

So, are you okay?

It's very important that you are, Paulina.

Hey.

Come on.

That's why your mom worried until her last breath.

Come in. It's the big wall in the living room.

Mr. María José! They brought it in already!

Why all this fuss about a portrait?

You'll see in a minute.

"Life After You."

Damn, mate.

The portrait is here.

Your mom is not going to like this.

-Not one bit. -No.