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Ready for your close-ups?

Ready.

But don't you think-- Thanks.

We should take a photo with Diego and the kids, right?

Yeah, sure, but we should first give the readers what they want.

A glimpse of the new First Lady.

Do you really believe everything you said in our interview?

Of course I do.

And you think a radical political change is really possible at that level?

Well, it has to be.

Mexico needs to achieve peace and autonomy.

Drug trafficking is strangling us.

Our country is struggling to breathe. Literally.

You remind me of Eva Perón.

A woman of the people, and a threat to many.

Well, to those who wanted to maintain the status quo, yeah, sure.

Yeah, I think her last words to the people were,

"Fight the oligarchy.''

That woman was a big inspiration to me.

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METAMORPHOSIS

- Where the fuck are you taking us? - To see your daughter.

That's what you wanted, right?

Tower, HK-3065 waiting for runway clearance in order to take off.

Tower here. HK-3065, runway cleared for takeoff.

What did Anna tell you about me?

What about what you told me about her?

When you recommended her for Diego's campaign, remember?

- You said she was your student. - That's right.

My best student, the most hardworking, the most resourceful, the...

hungriest.

I taught her everything she knows. You don't have to protect her.

I'm not protecting her.

I know her role in Diego's assassination and in what happened to me.

The enemy of your enemy... is your friend.

Right?

Tower here. HK-3065, report your altitude.

I'm here to call on all the victims

of the state, of organized crime, or of state-organized crime...

to get back their power...

and to join forces.

What is Emilia Urquiza appealing for?

For resistance.

That's when the shots were fired, the ones we all heard.

Do we know who it was? Where they took her?

I have lots of questions, too, but I would like to start

with the one that came to me the minute I saw her.

Who gave the state permission to agree to this?

To become the platform for a fugitive's exclusive?

She's not a fugitive, she's a victim!

Then I'll say the same thing I've said a thousand times!

If Mrs. Urquiza is a victim, then why the hell is she hiding?

Why is she calling for resistance?

- Against whom? For what purpose? - Please, there's plenty of reasons!

- For armed conflict? - No, that's not what she said.

- That woman is a threat. - Enough!

What is our plan of action?

We need to find her...

before it's too late.

And the journalist?

Simon Chase.

Sir, we can't track down Ms. Vargas-West.

What the hell is happening?

There's one way to help her.

We need to temporarily suspend her arrest warrant.

She lost faith in our cause.

Cause?

What could your cause be?

What is this, an interview?

- Answer the fucking question. - I would, if it were worded correctly.

You have to lead the source if you want him to talk.

Be more specific.

Come on. Rephrase it.

Did you kill my father?

What Tomás did was suicide. He killed himself.

- Mm-hmm, just like Almada, right? - Uh-huh.

Greed.

The hunger for power made them reckless.

They became a risk.

And my son?

That was a mistake, a mistake made by a lieutenant.

Santiago Salazar, X-8.

You know a lot, don't you?

- I guess your talks with Anna paid off. - I do my own research. I'm not stupid.

Then you should know we're no more than a business

trying to reduce threats that arise.

And what do you get from all this?

First, I'm a passionate advocate of capitalism

and of fair trade between countries.

Second, Kelly and I have common goals.

We are like two arms on the same body.

Do you really think the truth will stay hidden forever?

Oh, you'd be surprised how often that happens in my line of work.

But things change.

People change.

This is the captain.

Buckle up and prepare for landing. Thank you.

I need to know who sent them,

and if someone wants to fuck with my business...

Slit their throats.

Did they want to steal from you?

That's what we have to investigate. Stay calm. Don't be anxious.

Open.

Good morning, people.

Can you tell me what the fuck you're doing here?

Huh?

Nothing?

Do you speak Spanish, my friend?

No?

And you, my queen?

Are you mute or what?

Fucking hell, Zyan!

Why are there people with no manners who don't answer me?

Can you explain that?

Do what you have to do. But find out who the hell they are...

and what they are doing here.

These two stay with you.

- Nope. - What?

I work on my own.

Okay.

Don't kill them.

Not yet.

I'll tell you when, okay?

Okay?

All you.

Get us out of here, now, or I'll kill you.

- Chela, calm down! - Calm down? Fuck that.

You knew they were going to kill my sister, right?

And I killed the fucker who did it.

Ladies, that's enough. Ladies, please. Hey!

She just wants us to get out of here, okay?

Are you with us or against us?

I'm not against you, and I never have been.

You have no idea what I've done to survive.

Oh, please.

What now? You want us to feel sorry for you?

No, I just want to know what the hell you're doing here.

We're looking for Canek.

- What happened to Canek? - What happened to him?

He just buried his mother.

That's what happened to him.

We were in the woods, and he disappeared.

We thought he was gonna do something stupid.

What the fuck are you doing here?

Where are we?

I'm gonna ask you one last time.

How much did Anna tell you?

I won't help you kill anybody else.

Attention, base, preparing for descent. Waiting for runway clearance.

Do it already.

I don't think it will be necessary this time.

Something tells me you won't make it out alive.

Before you, you have a decree

that the Legal Office will publish in a few hours.

One of you will occupy these offices soon, so...

I've decided to personally inform you of my decision.

I've decided to give Emilia Urquiza a full presidential pardon.

I've ordered the military to cease any action against her.

The judiciary will have to act accordingly

and suspend any investigation or legal case in which she's involved.

And her crimes?

Will they remain unpunished?

I won't be your accomplice, Mr. President.

Okay, once again...

Emilia is a victim.

Her husband was murdered.

Her daughter was kidnapped.

They tried to kill her son!

Show some restraint, please.

Restraint, you say?

What about the bloody events Emilia Urquiza was involved in?

And the attack on the military prison?

Yeah, a secret detention center,

in which innocent people were held captive and tortured.

Emilia has left a trail of blood.

In the place where she was rescued,

- in the bank she robbed... - Those were acts of war!

She was forced to fight

the worst enemy this country has faced in its recent history!

So... if you're going to judge and condemn her,

you should do the same with me.

My decision is unappealable, candidates!

When you're in my shoes,

you'll have to make decisions as difficult as this one.

But for now, I believe in Emilia Urquiza's innocence.

And I also believe she did the right thing

by fighting those who have spilled blood in this country

and have put our institutions to shame.

I need to talk to you.

In private.

Excuse me, Mr. President.

Zyan...

Zyanya?

Hey!

Look.

I have a surprise for you.

Do you like it?

Do you know what this is?

This is a terrible thing,

something that breaks my heart.

Because I gave you everything, bitch, didn't I?

I gave you a world full of opportunity.

And what did you do?

You betrayed me, conspired behind my back.

That's a terrible thing, Zyanya.

What are you talking about?

He's just a fucking asshole who wants in on our business.

''A fucking asshole.'' Whoa!

That's how you refer to your ex?

Canek.

That's his name, right?

Listen, babe.

Can the stars align? Yes!

Do coincidences exist? Of course!

But the chance that you just happened to meet with Canek Lagos

right before Chela Lagos showed up here,

and right after Dolores Lagos was killed

by a hit man that you ended up killing without my permission...

It doesn't add up.

It doesn't add up because it makes me feel like a fool.

And Santi doesn't like to feel like a fool.

Didn't you know?

Come, come, my friend.

Welcome, my home is your home.

You know each other, right?

Canek, Zyan. Zyan, Canek.

But wait, hey, hey. I'm gonna give you... Hey! Calm down.

I'm gonna give you some advice. Never trust this woman.

Because I trusted her, and I was wrong.

Yes.

Wasn't I wrong about you?

Yeah, because you know what?

I should have left you with the dead people where I found you.

Because that death would've been nothing compared to what's going to happen to you.

Because you don't betray Santi.

Ever.

Take him away.

Take her, too.

Fucking bitch!

How could she? Bitch! Fucking ungrateful bitch!

After everything I did for her! How could she?

Don't get me wrong.

I won't try to convince you to retract.

If I get to this office, I assure you, I'll take care of rectifying your mistake.

And I'll even go further.

You can proceed against me if you so wish.

That is, if you win the elections and occupy the presidential seat.

That's what it's about, winning the presidency.

You ordered Anna Vargas-West to get close to me and help with my campaign.

I know it.

I know how this office is run.

I know how those who report directly to the president, like Anna, operate.

- I need you to tell her-- - I don't know where Anna is, Ofelia.

My power doesn't go that far.

Nobody in this office knows where she is.

Let me go!

- Canek? - Fucker!

Son of a bitch!

- Shoot, fucker! - No, no, no.

- Canek, stop it! - Are you okay?

- Yes, are you? - What the fuck are you doing here?

We came for you.

Came for me? How the fuck do we get out of here, Zyan?

Fucking hell!

In the 22 years I've known you, you've never made such a mistake.

How could you bring her?

Emilia wouldn't be here if it weren't for Anna.

Besides, the elections are in a month.

We need her.

And if we are partners,

don't question me so much.

I'll keep questioning you as long as your judgment is compromised.

I'll only tell you once. I don't need her.

Get rid of her.

Anna, Anna!

Anna! Wake up!

Anna...

Forget it. I'll take care of it.

Where are you taking her?

Where are you taking her? Anna...

I'll take care of it.

Get her up.

What the fuck is going on?

You tell me.

Were you going to kill me and release Emilia as soon as we landed?

I helped you catch her. Why would I do that?

The same reason you've had since I returned.

You wanted answers. You thought Kelly would give them to you.

You did all this to get to her.

I learned it from you.

And it cost you your life.

Damn it!

Open.

Stand up.

I think we have to be better hosts, right?

Yes, of course we do.

That's why we're going to play a game with you that's called...

you're going to die, today, all three of you.

And you will decide in which order.

Is that clear? Yes!

That's easy, right?

Okay!

Let's play.

Zyan.

Who's first?

This is your last chance to prove your loyalty to me.

You decide.

Your past life with them...

dead...

or your new life with me...

alive!

There, there.

Hey. Hi.

Freddie, what are you doing? Let me go.

Freddie, let me go! What's wrong with you?

- Are you crazy? Let me go! - Shut up.

You're all right.

Freddie, you promised to take care of me! Let me go!

Freddie, Rosa needs me. Please, let me go! What are you doing?

The legendary Emilia Urquiza.

Where's María?

Don't worry. You'll see her soon.

For now, I want you for myself.

We have matters to discuss.

- Want a drink? - I want my daughter!

I see the resemblance between you and María.

What the hell do you want from me?

And in your personality.

María is fierce and determined.

She goes after what she wants.

It's something she got from you that, though annoying, has made her very...

very bold and brave.

Isn't it funny?

We fight so hard to not be like our parents,

but we have so much of them inside us

that it's virtually impossible to be separate people.

You have me.

Let María go.

She's just a girl.

You underestimate your daughter.

She flourished while she was with me.

Actually, I bet that when you see her, you'll find her unrecognizable.

What the fuck did you do to her?

That anger.

That's the only thing you have that your daughter lacks.

I know your mother hurt you a lot.

Mine did, too, but listen to me.

We don't have to be who they made us become. We can change.

Don't move.

This is how it's going to be?

You're going to kill me under her orders?

Your ex-boyfriend? Did you lose your virginity to him?

You're going to die, you son of a bitch.

I hope it's him because... No...

I don't like him for you.

Or her?

The fucking queen bitch of Tepito!

Don't you realize, Zyan?

If we kill her...

we'll keep her crown.

Or him?

Who the fuck is he? Doesn't matter.

What, fucker?

Is it funny that you're going to die? Fuck, yeah!

You decide who dies first.

Or should I?

You turned my brother's death into a business.

You framed me for my husband's murder, you risked my children's lives,

and you want to destroy my country.

I want what belongs to me.

Did your father tell you how many times I saved him?

You want to get your investment back.

That's why you have María.

What else do I have?

You're a fugitive,

your son won't get any money until he's 25,

and business cannot wait.

Which brings us to the reason you're here.

I want to make you an offer.

Come.

You're the only one I have left in this world.

You're my only family.

Don't try to manipulate me.

Can't you see it doesn't work?

Who are you?

Who is Kelly Crawford?

I met her in '95, in Colombia.

We were part of a joint operation between the CIA and the DEA.

What was the objective?

- To infiltrate drug trafficking. - What are you doing?

- Be quiet. - How?

By creating our own cartel.

But when we wanted to leave, it was too late.

We were too close.

Too close to what?

No, don't you fucking dare, fucking bitch. Kill me instead.

Remember what we promised each other when we were kids?

When my grandmother died?

Zyanya...

We lied.

Zyan, how the hell do we get out of here?

There's a ladder over there.

Hey! Canek.

Partners? You and I?

- That's your offer? - Think about it.

You get your children back, you get your home back.

You can create a new peace plan for Mexico.

You can be the next Mother Teresa, if that's what you want.

In fact, I'll help you.

I'll talk to my partners,

we'll assign a president who supports your agenda.

Ofelia Pereda? Raúl Mejía?

What the fuck are you doing here?

- Put that down, Freddie. - Where's my mom?

Son, please.

Your mom is at home, and she asked me to come.

Don't lie! Who is she?

- Calm down, damn it. - Don't come any closer.

Give me the gun.

Give it to me.

María, get out.

Go!

Anna, you're making a big mistake.

María, close the door.

Put the lock on.

Anna!

Run to the car! Let's go!

Was that all of them? Get out!

Move it! Out!

Your mom needs us.

My mom is here?

We came here together. We'll leave together.

No, I can't leave.

Why?

There's someone in the woods waiting for me. We have to get her.

- María... - Please.

Okay.

You want peace for Mexico,

and you can have it like this.

You just have to say yes.

Peace in exchange for what?

Total impunity for you and X-8?

So that Urquiza Group will keep laundering your dirty money?

So that you can keep killing dissidents or rigging elections?

Sorry, but that's not called business.

Don't you think you're being a bit melodramatic?

It's just business.

Can you tell me why you didn't make this offer before?

Why the hell did you have to take my daughter?

For a long time, I wanted you dead.

But then, you showed me and the world unparalleled determination.

You evaded the police, you robbed a bank,

you held a president hostage.

So I thought, why settle for the apple, when I could have the whole tree?

Especially when that apple lacks...

I'm really proud of you.

Okay, are we ready?

Get a little closer.

Hey, enough with your phone.

On the count of three. One, two, and...

Smile.

Mom!

Another one!

One more.

Nice.

Last one.

Like this.

Smile.

Subtitle translation by Alejandra Tolj