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In recent weeks,

there has been a spate of murders.

The murderer dresses up as a cat.

I told you, Pascual. This is no world for cowards.

There's a link between the victims.

At some point, they were connected

with a village called Asunción de la Sal,

where I lived as a child.

Jimena's been around lately,

and I wouldn't want you blabbing about the abandoned house.

I... would never talk about that.

You think the people who burned down the house

are "The Cat's" victims?

I owe my life to this man.

-Hello? -What can I do for you?

My brake cable is shot, you think you can change it?

Let me finish screwing this bolt, be right with you.

You know,

it's funny how one can get organized, make plans,

but then life throws you a curveball and you're screwed.

-Ever happen to you? -I guess so.

I mean,

yesterday I wanted to pay a friend a surprise visit

but, bang! I ran out of gas.

Does your tank have a leak?

No, it doesn't.

You gotta fill it up from time to time, man.

They don't fill themselves... not yet.

It's like some girls, they think

that a car needs no oil, no nothing.

It's a miracle they put gas.

What's up with your car?

The brake cable.

Do I know you from some place?

I don't think so.

Fine.

Give me ten minutes. I'll finish this one then I'll check yours.

But I'll have to charge you more because of the emergency.

-If you must. -I must.

Did nobody ever tell you the customer is always right?

BEFORE I FORGET

We can't give credence to that. They're total lies.

It's the official report, Guerra.

You know how many fake reports I've read? Thousands.

It says the fire was caused

by a short circuit that burned the house's front door.

And that people surrounded the house

not to lynch the Salvadorans, but to save them.

That's not what my stepfather said.

Would he be willing to testify?

That's the only way we can reopen the case.

What's up, asshole? You back for more?

You're a pussy, aren't you?

Do me a favor: hit me here, I got an itch.

You slept with her, didn't you?

Yeah, so what?

Damn Dariela...

She always leaves me meesed up.

You got two options, dude.

Either I smash your face every time I see you,

or I teach you to fight,

and you stop making a fool of yourself. How about that?

Why would you do that?

Sometimes I'm a nice guy.

And I'm tired of smashing your face in all the time.

Besides, I want to show you something.

Maybe you'll like it and be up for it.

Gabriel?

He keeps forgetting what he says.

Weren't you saying yesterday

that we met when I came back to Asunción,

and not when Jimena was little?

Weren't you, love?

Sorry for making you come out here for nothing.

Gabriel, you told me they burned it down and threw stones at it.

Gabriel?

-What a mess! -Sorry.

-I'll get changed. -Hurry up.

-We should be at church already. -Excuse me.

We've been appointed to be church secretaries.

I'll grab a sweater. Make yourselves at home.

He told me something completely different yesterday.

I think he's scared.

What should we do?

Get a subpoena to question him?

No, that would be worse.

Go to the house, take a look at the wiring,

you might find something.

Ready, Gabriel? The Father's waiting for us.

-Hurry up! -Sorry.

No, Rosa, wait.

Hello, teacher. Taking your dog for a walk?

What are you after, Mateo?

Jimena's being very obliging towards you lately, isn't she?

Mateo, Mateo! How many times did I have to fail you, young man?

Hey, careful with that.

Don't mess with Jimena, Mateo,

or I'll have to expel you.

Give my regards to Olmo.

After you.

Wow.

He chooses his victims for what they did to others.

He's a cat looking for justice through revenge.

-Ready? -Yeah.

Awesome!

Awesome!

Look at this, man.

It's cool!

Look.

People can suggest candidates for The Cat to kill.

Can I suggest my uncle?

Yeah.

Here you describe what he did wrong,

and people vote for who should be the next victim.

No way.

-Awesome, right? -Awesome.

-Did you do it? -Yeah.

Respect, man.

If the land is not expropriated by the end of the year,

they can forget about my campaign contribution, OK?

OK.

Come here.

Sit down here.

Take it easy, don't let these things overwhelm you.

I haven't worked for a while and I'm a bit rusty, sorry.

I promise I'll do everything I can

to meet your expectations.

Look, let's do this.

As of today, you'll take care of my personal schedule only.

Go rest, and I'll see you tomorrow.

No, no, what do you mean?

You're Pascual León's daughter, and you deserve the best.

What's wrong now?

I'm not used to people caring about me.

Get used to it, that's how it's going to be from now on.

Go home and rest. See you tomorrow.

Yes, sir.

Goodbye.

We won't find anything here. Besides, it's been too long.

Do you think the people of this village

would be capable of doing something like that?

I'm with her.

See that?

The fuses blow correctly when there's a short circuit.

They definitely set the fire, Zampayo.

The person hiding behind the cat outfit

is killing the people who took part in that lynching.

Maybe a relative of the victims?

We should look into it, or shall I ask Pira?

You are the most pathetic idiot I've ever met!

Don't ever come near me again!

Jimena, please.

Jimena, listen.

So you were the snitch, you idiot!

Please don't say anything, or they'll fire me!

I have my reasons, hear me out.

Jimena?

Hey!

Stop, asshole!

No, wait! Don't shoot, Zampayo.

You brought me here the other day, right?

I did it. I killed the Salvadorans!

Throw me in jail.

I just wanted them to leave.

That's why I threw the torch.

When I saw that they weren't coming outside, I got scared.

The children started screaming.

I wanted to help them, but the fire was raging.

I couldn't help them. I couldn't!

Why did you want them to leave?

They were taking our jobs.

This happens every month.

Uriel comes, begs me to put him in jail,

I refuse, and he starts wailing.

The screams.

I don't want to hear the children's screams anymore!

He almost convinced me the first few times.

I did some digging...

and trust me, he didn't take part in it.

He's nuts and he knows!

Are you going to pester these officers too, Uriel?

I did it. I did it!

How did you know we were at the house?

Everyone knows you're here...

and that Rosa's daughter is a cop now.

Look. This is the psychiatric report.

He's a schizophrenic and delusional.

That's not true. It's a lie!

Shut up!

Hello?

Olmo? Uriel's been arrested, by Jimena.

Why aren't you getting him out, you idiot?

Let me see if I can find anything out.

Everything OK?

The usual, union stuff. Nothing I can't sort out.

Can I help with anything?

No, I'll take care of it. Leave me alone, please.

-But really, I can help... -Get out!

Darling, darling. I apologize.

These construction companies are nothing but money pits

and sometimes it really gets to me.

Why don't you choose a nice restaurant

and book us a table for tonight?

We need to unwind, don't we?

Yes, sure.

Thanks.

Why the hell didn't you warn me about what they'd do to Uriel?

That's why I pay you, you useless bastard!

No, no! I'll deal with it!

-I'm going to let him go. -Don't even think about it.

He's the only witness willing to testify.

What's up?

OK.

What is it?

Another dead body, with a message for you.

Justice will never be served. There is no justice.

Only you can do justice, Uriel,

it is the right thing to do.

They'll never believe me.

Justice will never be served.

Only you can do justice, Uriel,

it is the right thing to do.

Who are you?

They'll never believe me.

Only you can do justice, Uriel.

-Who are you? -It is the right thing to do.

I TOLD YOU EVERYTHING, JIMENA, BUT YOU DIDN'T BELIEVE ME.

It was the opposite for me.

They told me to take a hike for not revealing everything.

Will this be enough?

Listen, I have a few tenant stories for your show.

Number two is cheating on her husband with the man from six,

and the guy from 8 spies on all the neighbors...

OK, just send me what you've got and we'll do something, OK?

-Can I have a look around? -Sure.

Look. It's his twin brother.

A wish? For what?

No idea, Zampayo.

MADE A WISH

Time to go, Uriel.

Damn!

Can we talk?

Don't worry, Zampayo, I won't rat on you.

But if I hear you're still giving him info,

I'll tell Tolsá.

OK?

Calm down, Uriel.

It's all over now.

For 20 years, I worked in the office where they detained you.

Don't you think I would know how to help you escape?

Did you help me?

Why?

Because those bastards would never provide

the punishment and relief you are looking for.

How did you know I'd be here?

You always do the same thing, right?

You go to the police, ask them to arrest you,

they don't believe you...

and you come here to try and cry your guilt away.

I imagine you haven't gone a day

without thinking about what you did.

I want it to stop.

I know, Uriel... I know.

What do I do?

Take this. Come on, go ahead.

Zampayo speaking.

What do you mean he escaped?

What is it?

Our witness escaped from Robles' cell.

R-14.

The prisoner escaped, we need reinforcements, over.

Ready.

Don't dwell on it.

If you've been thinking about doing it all these years,

it's the right thing to do.

Don't be afraid, I'm here with you.

All those screams you hear in your head will go away.

That's what you want, isn't it?

Why is it that, though we all did it,

I am the only one who feels like this?

I feel the same.

-It's the right thing to do. -Yes.

Don't be afraid, I'm here with you.

This death is your doing only.

It's the right thing to do.

At last! Please, take a seat.

I didn't book this place.

Had I known, I would've dressed up!

Nonsense.

I wanted to apologize

for the way I spoke to you earlier.

No, thank you.

Why not? Come on, just a toast.

I ordered a Musigny, smell its fragrance.

I can't, Olmo.

I'm not used to taking no for an answer.

Do you want to be the first to say no?

How is it?

Excellent.

I don't get it.

Didn't the bastard want to stand trial and go to jail?

Now what?

You were right. You were both right.

I'm not cut out for this.

He's killing one after another,

and I can't hunt him down.

Why is he sending me messages?

I don't remember any of it.

I don't remember anything, mom.

You know what happened here.

It's all too much, so forget it. No one's going to blame you.

It's really not worth it, child.

You're up.

What happened?

Why am I wearing your shirt? Where are we?

At my place.

Forgive me. I shouldn't have insisted that you drink.

You'll be fine after a little rest.

Did you tell my dad?

I didn't want to worry him.

It was nothing serious, I'm telling you.

How embarrassing...

I know how to deal with this.

This is my problem, Olmo, not yours.

Your problems are mine.

I started drinking at fourteen.

My dad sent me away to boarding school, and it was easy

to get my hands on alcohol.

We all did it at that age.

Yeah, but it turned into a habit for me.

Every time I feel down, insecure or sad

I feel the urge... to drink.

It's overpowering.

You need somebody who is stronger than you,

someone who gives you confidence and who takes your fear away.

Here.

Put this on.

You need somebody,

who never makes you feel sad.

No! No! No!

Garduño.

What?

Hey! Which one? We're on our way.

The Cat just killed a woman in a shopping mall

and he's trapped in the parking lot.

Contreras! Hernández!

He was on the second floor.

Did he get away?

Impossible. He's definitely still here.

Let's go.

Clear!

Don't move, asshole!

You're screwed.

Olmo.

Son of a...!

Who do you think you are, going around killing my people?

I didn't want to! I told her!

I told that old woman not to cross the line,

but she ignored me.

He killed her at a mall, wearing his costume!

Why did you do it?

I was hired to do it! I just did my duty!

Who hired you?

"El Jaibo".

"La Coyota" owed him a lot of money

and wanted to keep the merch.

Who did he bump off?

"La Coyota".

She was connected to the Tepito Union

Have you been to Asunción de la Sal?

What's that?

Why the costume?

I didn't want the cops to identify me!

This guy's got nothing to do with...

I'm getting tired of waiting, Garduño.

Why do you think I pay you?

Bastard!

I got a stash of cash at home.

Let me go and it's all yours.

Who's this asshole who manages to outwit 30 officers,

and kidnaps my best agent?

It's not our Cat. He didn't leave a message.

He didn't have time, or think that an officer would chase him.

Our guy wouldn't kill in broad daylight.

Maybe he's getting full of himself.

Why would he kill a drug dealer?

He's killed a judge,

a mariachi and a mechanic. Who cares?

There must be some reason, we just have to find it.

Has Garduño's cellphone been tracked?

It's still switched off.

Keep trying. The first minutes are crucial.

Yes, sir.

I WANT TO SEE THEM ALL DEAD

Nuri.

There, asshole.

-Where's the money? -What money?

Don't mess with me! The money you offered me.

There, in the cupboard.

Screw with me and I'll kill you, asshole.

Where is it?

In the red box.

-Nuri. -Hi.

This smells like guilt.

Why would I feel guilty, Nuri?

For using me.

I'm sorry, but, I've always treated you with utmost respect.

And detachment.

I don't hear from you if I don't call you.

You only call when you need me for something.

You're right and I apologize.

-Pascual, if you're like that, I'd rather...

No! No! No! I'm not like that.

I hope not,

because using me and then running off

reminds me a lot of my late husband,

and there's nothing less romantic than that.

Right.

Would you like a drink?

There's a bar nearby, it's for the younger crowd,

but, because I own the building, I get preferential treatment.

Wow!

-Shall we? -Let's go.

-How much is there? -Half a million.

You gonna let me go?

Be patient.

A promise is a promise, don't worry.

Tolsá, it's Garduño, he just sent his location.

-You sure? It's not a trap? -No, he sent it from his cell.

-Do you have the exact location? -Yes.

Let's all move out now!

I love it! Brings back lots of memories.

Did you hang out in bars like this at their age?

I wish! At that age I was drinking tiger nut milk.

You must have been a stunner.

Not at all.

Anyway, there are two Nuris:

one before and one after the accident.

The "accident"?

I... My husband and I crashed on our way to Acapulco.

I was in a wheelchair for a year and a half.

Heriberto died instantly.

I'm so sorry, Nuri.

What I never mention is that he was quite drunk.

He often swore he had quit drinking,

but it was a downright lie.

He was also cheating on me.

It was as if he were leading a double life.

It can't have been easy for you.

So, I'm telling you straight up, I can't stand secrets.

Are you leading a double life, too?

Me?

Anyway. A new Nuri was born from that accident,

so as soon as I got back on my feet,

I decided to live life to the fullest.

I took up salsa and ballroom dancing,

I started to work out, I started a business,

traveled and had boyfriends.

And I met Pascual.

Well, I don't know if taking her back to the village

was the right thing to do,

but it was the only way we could be together.

So, you're a criminal!

You should've been arrested

and put in jail for kidnapping her just to get married!

Yes!

-Do you want to dance? -Yes!

Who's the lieutenant?

-A promise is a promise. -Exactly.

Nobody shoot until I give the order!

Don't shoot, he's pointing a gun at me!

Shut up, I'm doing you a favor.

Clear!

Out!

-Are you OK? -Yes.

Did The Cat harm you?

No, he tried to kill me but I was quicker.

He's not our Cat, he's an impostor.

Are you sure?

Yes.

Hand over the money.

Don't kill me, please!

Do it, or I'll kill one of your customers.

No, calm down, I'll grab the cash!

Back, or I'll shoot!

-My bag! -Quick! Everybody out!

Hey!

-What? -Keep going.

Let's get out!

Quick!

Quick!

-Please, take this lady home. -What are you going to do?

What the...!

Are you nuts? Get out of here!

Let's go to my place.

No, I'll be fine.

-Sure? -Yes, go.

-Call me. -OK, I'll be fine.

THIS WAS PERSONAL