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-What is this? -Óscar Egea's autopsy report.

PREVIOUSLY

-Óscar's death can be traced to us. -[♪ tense instrumental music playing]

[Trini] Haven't you realized? Lucía likes Lucas.

No. No, no, no.

Earlier, in the living room. They weren't exactly watching TV.

It's better if you don't go to the festival.

Dammit, Mom. Why?

I want you to sleep at home.

[Paca] It appears that the vein extends throughout the forest area.

As it has been declared a protected area, it won't be easy to obtain concessions.

I want you to trust me again.

I must be getting old.

Did you know that Manterana's soil is rich in rare-earth elements?

You're breaking up with me, right?

I'm in love with Gracia.

I've realized that, sooner or later, we'll be together.

Hello?

María?

[♪ theme music playing]

RETURN TO LAS SABINAS

[♪ theme music concludes]

[♪ steady rock music playing]

-[police sirens wailing in distance] -[heart beating]

-[groans] -[♪ music fading]

Where did you go when you got out?

Lugo. I worked at this crappy place

owned by a guy who was a son of a…

[chuckles] Dad, Julia, this is María. From the youth facility.

The correctional facility?

Yes.

Welcome, María.

What brings you here?

It's been too long since I last saw Paloma.

I found her on social media and thought I should pay her a visit.

I'm so glad you did. Honestly.

Hello.

María, this is Gracia, my sister.

Finally! The famous Gracia. How are you?

-Paloma was always talking about you. -Yes.

We were together in the youth facility. I haven't seen her since.

Then you'll have lots of things to talk about. Nice to meet you.

Have you seen Lucas?

He went out with Lucía.

Ah.

Is there a problem?

Uh, no, no. I was just asking.

[♪ reflective instrumental music playing]

It was nice meeting you all.

I must go. My hostel is in San Luis, I don't want to get there too late.

-I'll go with you. -Okay.

Bye.

[♪ music concludes]

Am I interrupting?

It depends. How did it go in Manterana?

On my way back, I started thinking

that it might be advisable to make the mining project public.

No. So soon? That's not the strategy.

[Miguel] If we wait, it could be leaked,

and it would seem that we have something to hide.

However, if we announce it ourselves,

we'll control the narrative from the start.

Exactly. We'll avoid rumors, leaks, and we let the town be involved.

-They could be against it. -Not if we explain it properly.

Mm, It may seem like we are justifying ourselves.

We must continue being discreet, Paca.

Miguel, how would you explain it in one sentence?

Businesswoman Paca Utrera diversifies her operations.

El Acebuche continues being an agricultural holding,

while she opens up…

a new line of business in the mining sector.

-That's two sentences. -[scoffs]

You've convinced me, Miguel.

Why would we let something good seem bad?

People have to know the project, identify themselves with it

and understand that it is something positive for Manterana.

Write a press release.

Tomás, didn't you have a friend in the digital newspaper from San Luis?

-Yes. -Great. Call her.

Agreed then! It is happening, gentlemen.

Thank you.

[Paca] Seriously,

you two are like children, always arguing about everything.

-I guess you didn't tell him everything. -[♪ mysterious instrumental music playing]

Only what was necessary, and the nice part of it.

The same we are going to tell the people of Manterana.

Then, when they think they can get rich,

greed will do the rest.

-[♪ music concludes] -[María] Take care.

[Paloma] We have experience with shady people, right?

[María] For too long, yes.

María, I think that… I owe you an apology.

What for?

For not calling you all this time.

You were my only support there. I should have been in contact.

Don't fret. These things happen.

They happen when we don't make an effort, like I did.

And now, I feel terrible, to be honest.

But you didn't do that, you were just trying to survive.

That place was hell.

It's understandable that you wanted to leave it all behind.

-[♪ dark rock music playing] -We've all tried to forget.

Some have managed to do that. Others haven't.

[young Paloma] What are you doing? [whimpers]

-[grunts] -[♪ music concludes]

Yes. It was really messed up.

And, actually, you never get over it completely.

-[♪ gentle instrumental music playing] -But we are fine now.

Well, you are fine. It's obvious.

I'm not, though. I'm in deep trouble.

Why are you saying that?

Things haven't gone well.

I've been stumbling from one place to the next.

I've failed at everything.

I've got nothing, nobody. No money, no job…

Right.

I'm not too well either, but…

if I can help you, María, with anything, just tell me, okay?

Could you give me a job?

Here, at Las Sabinas?

Yes. Anywhere. I'm strong,

I can adapt to anything, I'm a fast learner.

You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours.

Well, a few laborers have just left. They were paid more somewhere else,

so we have slots. However, money--

I don't care if it's not much. Anything is better than nothing.

All right. I'll talk to my dad and Gracia,

and I'll let you know. But consider it done.

-[María] Really? -Yes. [laughs]

-You are saving my life. [laughs] -[laughs]

[♪ cheerful instrumental music playing, concludes]

[birds chirping]

[mouthing]

Hi.

Hi, Lucía. Good morning.

[Lucía] Were you talking to yourself?

[laughs] Almost.

I was rehearsing for a presentation I'll have with your uncle later.

-How are you? What are you doing here? -I'm meeting with Lucas.

-To go to school. -Mm-hmm.

Why don't you want us to be friends?

My father told me yesterday.

I thought you liked me.

And I do. I think you are a fantastic girl.

Then why don't you want us to spend time together?

-It's not that, Lucía. It's just-- -[Lucía] What?

Does it bother you that we like each other?

I don't understand.

You helped me a lot with the video thing.

Now you are against us.

I don't mean to be rude, but maybe Lucas struggles to make friends

because you control him too much.

It's not control.

It's protection.

Protection from whom? From me?

No, protection from any kind of suffering.

If you were my daughter, I'd do the same for you.

But since you are not…

However, I do want to ask you…

Don't you think it's too early?

For what?

[Gracia] To be with someone.

Things with Nico didn't end well. Those situations need a process.

Whoa.

[Gracia] I'm not saying that you can't be with someone. That's normal at your age.

But we need to learn to listen to ourselves--

Gracia, don't lecture me.

-[♪ soft instrumental music playing] -I don't like you telling me how to live.

And I don't like you telling me how to raise my son.

So, let's leave it there, shall we?

-[Lucas] Hi. -Hi, honey.

What's up? Shall we?

-Bye. -[Lucas] Bye.

What happened? It's obvious that something happened.

[Lucía] I asked her why she doesn't want us to go out.

[Lucas] And?

The usual nonsense.

Ignore her.

Only if you do that too.

I won't stop seeing you, Lucía.

[Lucía] Me neither.

[Lucas] Even if I don't go to San Luis?

[Lucía] I don't care. I don't need the festival to be with you.

[♪ music concludes]

[Paloma] Great punctuality!

[María] I already told you I was willing to work my ass off.

Well, the job is hard, but not that much.

Great. What shall I do? Where do I start?

We'll start by chopping off the longest stalks. See?

-From here up to the end. -Okay. I can do that.

-[Paloma] Yeah? -Let's do it.

Grab the work gloves from that bucket.

[♪ cheerful instrumental music playing]

No. [laughs]

Those are Richi's gym gloves.

Disgusting. I'm off to a good start. Have you got another pair?

Yes, there are others.

Don't worry. You'll get the hang of it soon.

[laughs]

-Come on. -These, right?

Right.

Look, see? It should be above the trunk.

The little stalks that are longer…

-[María] Right. -…are the ones you chop off.

[cell phone ringing]

Hello?

[Marcos] Hi, Gracia. This is Marcos Álvarez.

You again? I told you to stop calling.

[Marcos] That was before Antón's death.

First of all, I'm so sorry.

Yeah, well…

[Marcos] No, don't hang up. Don't hang up. It's important.

Unfortunately, your husband had… How shall I put this?

He owed me money and never paid me back. In fact, he didn't even start.

I don't know anything about any debt.

[Marcos] I'm calling you to let you know. Antón lost me a million euros.

Now that he's not here anymore, someone has to pay.

-[♪ tense instrumental music playing] -Are you asking me for a million euros?

[Marcos] You are his widow.

I don't have one million euros. And I won't pay anything.

Antón cleaned me out as well.

[Marcos] Gracia, my advice is that you find a way to gather that amount.

For the sake of everyone.

Marcos Álvarez, if you call me again, I'll go to the police, do you understand?

[♪ music concludes]

Tell me. What's so urgent?

I've got a presentation in 15 minutes.

[Miguel] Don't worry. It'll be really fast.

I wanted to tell you myself before it's published. Here.

Mining?

That's right.

We'll exploit a rare-earth element deposit.

A massive vein.

Why hasn't Paca told me about it?

I only found out yesterday.

I guess she wanted to have it all tied up discreetly.

This is… huge, Miguel.

It will have a brutal impact on the surroundings as well as the town.

Probably. But we have the approvals from all relevant institutions,

including the Environmental Department.

[exhales] I don't know.

I know it is very sudden,

but I've reviewed all the paperwork, and everything is correct.

I'm not worried about the paperwork.

I'm worried about the impact it'll have on people.

I believe this is beneficial for our town.

Jobs, infrastructure, direct and indirect wealth…

In one word, future.

-You already sound like a politician. -[laughs]

I'm just a resident who hates to see how this damn town bleeds dry every year.

Okay. One question, is this compatible with the Atenor Forest project?

[Miguel] Absolutely.

We must study it thoroughly and see if it is good for our town.

That's all I wanted to hear. Remember,

-the news will be announced soon… -[knocking on door]

-[Miguel] …so don't be surprised. -We'll talk about that now.

-I'm sorry. I can wait outside. -[Tano] No, no. Come in.

Don't worry. We are almost done.

-Come in, if you want. -Hi, Miguel.

Hi.

-It's time. -Yes, I'll come down right now.

Don't worry about the time. Mayors are always late.

[both chuckle]

[door closing]

-[sighs] -[Tano] Anyway, I was saying,

at least try to make sure the news doesn't outshine our presentation.

-Don't worry. Um… -[♪ tense instrumental music playing]

I'll make some calls to delay the announcement a few hours.

-[door closing] -[♪ music concludes]

[crickets chirping]

What's this? Putting your feet up at 11:00 a.m.?

You are unbelievable. María, this is Richi.

Mm, the gloves guy.

She's an old friend who's working with us from now on.

I guess the "work" bit is not literal.

[laughs] Come on, give us a hand.

And throw away those gloves you have in the bucket. You never go to the gym.

When do you want me to go? You make me work all day.

[chuckles]

[♪ playful instrumental music playing]

-What is it? -I don't know.

-What? -You tell me.

-Richi? -[María] Well…

María, please.

Please. Not even if he was the last man on Earth. No way.

-No. -[laughs]

We are friends. We get along. We spend hours together here,

-but… -It's obvious.

-What's obvious? -A vibe.

-You are crazy. It's not like that. -It's fine.

-He's handsome. You'd make a good couple. -Come on. Let's do some work.

-[María] I know you. -Leave me alone.

-[laughs] -[María] Look at that face.

-He'll hear you. Stop it. -[María] Why are you smiling?

-Why are you smiling? -Let's do some work.

-"Richi, the gloves guy." -Shut up.

-Please. [laughs] -[María] "Swap the gloves."

Let's go!

[laughs]

-Look at that face. -[Paloma] Shut up, dammit.

[María laughs]

[♪ music concludes]

[Gracia] Thank you so much. We hope this has been inspirational.

Thank you.

Please, everyone, consider what you've heard.

It's very important. Thank you.

-Thank you very much. -[man] Bye.

An excellent presentation. Up to par with the project. Congrats.

-Thank you. -Thank you.

I know you were really busy.

It's important to me-- to us that you came.

Gracia.

Have a good day, Elena. Thank you.

-Bye. -[Gracia] Bye.

Bingo! We got them in the bag.

-[laughs] You think? Yeah? -[laughs] I know them well.

Don't forget I'm also a mayor.

I would be surprised if we didn't get everyone's support.

Truth is that they seemed interested.

[Tano] Interested?

They were mesmerized. Have you seen them? They couldn't stop staring at you.

Because they didn't have the information you gave me earlier.

-Paca's project. -Yes.

It would have been difficult to get their attention.

Hmm. That's going to be a bomb. No doubt.

Right. Who would have thought we had that treasure under our feet?

Atenor Forest is a treasure too.

-Yes. -So, let's finish it off.

We just need to include the meeting contributions in the file

and clarify the few remaining doubts.

I don't have to go to work today. I asked for the day to do this.

-[Tano] Did you? -Yes.

-We can start if you want. -Of course.

-Now? -[Gracia laughs] Sure.

-Let's go. [laughs] -[laughs]

[♪ gentle pop music playing over speakers]

Hey.

I guess you already know about the mining project, right?

Is it out already?

San Luis newspaper. Half an hour ago.

Let me see.

Is it true Paca is involved?

Yes, among other things. What's wrong?

Did you know, Auntie?

Mm.

If you give your approval to the news, I have nothing to say.

Of course I do. I wrote that.

I believe it's a good initiative, as long as it's done right.

How long has Paca been working on this project?

I don't know exactly, a couple of weeks. Are you concerned about anything?

How did she come up with the idea?

I think she found some old documents with mineral rights from her family.

From last century, I reckon.

I see. Back then, rare-earth elements didn't have any value at all.

Now they are used to make microchips.

Exactly. A stroke of luck for Manterana.

Especially for your boss. She owns half of the region,

including the Egeas' land.

[♪ tense instrumental music playing]

Manu, what are you worried about?

Nothing.

You know the cops. We are paid to question everything.

-Yes. -[Manuela] I have to work.

-Bye. -[Silvia] Bye, honey.

-[Miguel] Bye. -[Manuela huffs]

[birds chirping]

[Julia] Hi, Grandpa.

-[Emilio] Hi. More haste, less speed. -[♪ music concludes]

And you? No hello? Hey. Come here.

What's with the attitude?

-Is it because of the fight with your mom? -Yes.

Not only that. Now she's gone crazy and doesn't want me to see Lucía.

She's treating me like a baby. Can you believe it?

And what reason did she give you?

She says she doesn't want me to, period.

Those things are easier to understand for parents than for children.

You know? I did the same 20 years ago.

-With your mother and Miguel. -Why?

[sighs] Because I hated his family.

I didn't want my daughter to be with a Larrea.

Do you think they are to blame for your problems? It's totally unfair.

In hindsight, it is. But, in that moment, you're stubborn. I was stubborn.

I don't understand how she can do it when she went through the same thing.

Because she doesn't remember that she was young too once.

Nobody does. Including myself.

I think she hates the Larreas too.

She helped Lucía with the video, though, so I don't understand.

-What if you are honest and talk to her? -No way. It's useless.

What does she want? To pick my girlfriends?

What if I talk to her?

-Grandpa… -[Emilio] What?

-Well… -What?

I live here and know that you and mom don't get along.

You are not best friends.

Right. But I can remind her better than anyone that she was once young too.

Hmm?

[cell phone chimes]

UTRERA STRIKES AGAIN PACA UTERA LEADS RARE-EARTH MINING PROJECT

[Emilio] Goddammit.

-[♪ mysterious instrumental music playing] -Goddammit [grunts]

Goddammit!

-[Sonia] I need your signature. -[Tano] Sure.

[Sonia] The latest plenary minutes.

Very well.

-[Sonia] Is there anything else I can do? -[Tano] That's all. Thanks, Sonia.

Thank you.

-Hey, wake up, I'm here. [laughs] -[chuckles]

Would you rather stop? We can continue tomorrow.

No, no, don't worry. I was just… Nothing.

You know you can count on me for anything, right?

Besides, we are close, we have…

slept together.

-[laughs] We've slept together as friends. -[laughs]

Whatever you say. But there's something going on with you.

It's Lucas, he's… It's a difficult age.

[Tano] Hmm…

Being a teenager has a cure. Do you know what it is?

Time.

To be honest, I think this time it was me who messed up.

I forced him to do something, but something that is good for him.

You are being a mother, that's it. I'm sure you do it the best you can.

-And do you think that's enough? -[Tano clicks tongue]

Look, Gracia, I don't have kids, but I do know you.

And I know-- Come on, I would put my life on the line for you.

[chuckles softly]

I know you do it out of love, and that's what's important.

[chuckles] Thank you. You are the best.

I noticed Elena was a bit distant.

Has anything happened?

Mm… well, we broke up.

-What? -[Tano] Mm-hmm.

I'm so sorry. Are you okay?

Yes. I'm trying to focus on my job.

-Sure. -[Tano] Mm.

Sorry, I have to ask.

Does this have anything to do with our trip to Madrid?

But nothing happened on our trip to Madrid, right?

[laughs]

I broke up when we came back.

Oh, Tano, I didn't-- didn't…

-I didn't mean to… -Didn't mean to what?

Interfere with your relationship.

Gracia, please. You didn't interfere.

I was the one who broke up with her.

-[♪ soft romantic music playing] -I realized that, actually, I…

didn't love her.

We were fine,

we enjoyed each other's company and had a good time, but…

but I didn't really love her.

Right.

Summing up, you don't need to worry.

You haven't ruined anything that wasn't already damaged.

[Sonia] Excuse me, you can't go in.

-[Emilio] I can't go in, my ass! -[Sonia] Excuse me!

-Excuse me! -Mayor,

can you explain Paca Utrera's latest dirty trick to me?

Mining? Seriously?

[♪ tense instrumental music playing, concludes]

Hey, Mom.

Home visits today?

Is it that obvious?

You are always beat when you come back.

And you?

The rare-earth elements?

Correct. I can see Miguel has told you.

[Esther] Mm. Yesterday.

Although I would have known today anyway,

because three of my patients told me about it.

By now, it must be the talk of the region.

Miguel was right. I'm glad I listened to him.

Next thing will be an official presentation at the council.

Why did you never tell me about your mining plans?

Since when are you interested in my businesses?

[laughs]

I don't know. I guess it took me by surprise.

Don't you think it's risky to start in a new sector at this point?

The Utreras have worked the land for generations, right?

Times change. You are a doctor, for example.

Truth is, my grandfather had already considered mining.

But the circumstances weren't favorable back then.

Now they are. They are indeed.

Aren't you a bit scared that such an ambitious project

might change Manterana forever?

Esther, trust me.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime economic opportunity

for this town as well as for our family.

Mom, do we really need more money?

The only important thing that money can buy is peace.

I want to secure the future of all the Utrera generations after me.

I'm a part of those generations, so I appreciate that, but…

remember what Dad used to say.

"In this life, never take the privilege of paving your own path from anyone."

I don't want my children to be spoiled.

I had to fight and outdo myself, and that made me a better person.

They will have to fight too. Nobody escapes from that in this land.

Not even a Utrera.

Mom.

-Are you okay? -[♪ soft instrumental music playing]

I mean, your health.

Yes, of course. Can't you see?

As strong as an oak.

Is it because of what happened the other day?

In part, yes.

It got me thinking--

It's nothing. Don't blow things out of proportion.

It's not that. It's just… In my job, I often deal with people who…

are running out of time.

All of them tend to worry about what they are leaving behind.

I don't worry. I take care of it.

And not because I'm dying, but because I'm a mother.

And hopefully soon, a grandmother.

[chuckles]

Promise me that, if anything happens to you at any point, you'll tell me.

I promise.

[♪ music concludes]

I admit I'm a bit surprised too, but I can assure you

that all the paperwork my brother has brought over seems to be in order.

You said it, it "seems."

No. I mean that it is in order.

-It'll be good for all in the long run. -In the long run, we'll all be dead.

Dad, Tano is explaining everything very well. Calm down, please.

Don't tell me to calm down!

It's always the same story. Paca and money.

She promises the moon and the stars, and people go nuts.

Jesus, what an ignorant bunch of people.

It's understandable and very human to aim for prosperity, believe me.

Yes, but not if that destroys the environment.

Fields and forests are our true wealth. Am I right, mayor?

Am I right, mayor?

Well, that witch wants to obliterate them all.

As I was saying, nothing suggests that the project will damage--

This project has just one objective!

Lining Paca Utrera's pockets even further. And that's it!

Don't you think your hatred of Paca blinds you a little, Dad?

Honey, that woman is not to be trusted.

Remember how she tried to trick you and Paloma.

Hmm?

Now I understand her hurry to buy your share of the land.

-Hold on. I am lost now. What…? -[♪ mysterious instrumental music playing]

Paca knew there were rare-earth elements in Las Sabinas. She knew it.

And she didn't say anything so she could pay a low price.

Thankfully, my daughters were smart and didn't sell.

That's true. She tried to trick us.

Of course she tried. She always hides her true colors.

And this won't be any different. Mark my words.

"Rare-earth elements… mining project…

"Paca Utrera… great future… profitable for everyone,"

blah, blah, blah, blah, blah.

All right, so what?

So what? Can't you see the link?

No. What I see is a press release written by the interested party

that was published by the newspaper with no editing at all.

You said it.

The interested party. Paca, in this case.

Think. Paca needs the land for this mining project.

-[♪ mysterious instrumental music playing] -Óscar dies and Paca gets the land.

All right, how about this? Óscar, bless him, dies.

His family wants to get rid of the land. Paca buys it.

Paca sees a new business opportunity in mining. The end.

She bought that land only a few days after Óscar's death.

[Núñez] Circumstantial. It is not proof.

I knew Óscar.

He would have never sold anything to that woman, not even an old tractor.

-Let alone his land. -That's your opinion. And you know it.

Paca also tried to buy Paloma and Gracia's share of Las Sabinas.

A project like this can't be improvised, Sergeant.

Paca has been planning it all for a long time.

Let's say you are right.

There's a big gap between that and Óscar's death.

[Manuela] Agreed.

That's why we have to resume the investigation and focus on her.

-Manuela-- -[Manuela] What?

We've always seen signs.

Now we have a clear motive.

Paca Utrera has benefited the most from Óscar's death.

[exhales]

All right, all right. You win.

Let's see if Paca has something to hide.

Good.

But be careful.

Forget about doing it on your own.

Report every step you take.

-Are we clear? -Clear.

I'll start right away.

We must find out what Paca's men were doing when Óscar's cell was stolen.

[♪ energetic funk music playing]

-[♪ music concludes] -How was your first day?

Good. Very good. I can't feel my back, there's sand in my ears,

I got bitten by bugs I've never ever seen…

-[laughs] -But, besides that, great.

Seriously, though, I don't mean to be annoying, but thank you.

Especially for your patience.

No, thank you, María.

It's not an easy job, and you haven't given up.

Do you want a ride to the stop?

There's a bus to San Luis in ten minutes.

No need. I'll take a walk and get on the next one.

-Are you sure? It's a long way. -Yeah.

I'll enjoy the landscape.

-[Paloma] Okay. As you wish. -[María] Yes.

-[Paloma] See you tomorrow. -All right. Bye.

-Get some rest. -You too.

[♪ energetic funk music resumes]

[♪ music concludes]

[birds chirping]

[Gracia] It might sound crazy,

but Paca's project might indirectly benefit our co-op, Dad.

[scoffs] I really doubt that, honey.

I'm serious. Think about it.

The mining project might make the farmers nervous,

and they might want to join us.

I don't know. Perhaps you are right. I don't know.

-Sorry, my mind's elsewhere. -Tell me, what are you thinking about?

Lucas.

Have you talked to him?

Yes, when he was coming back from school. He's crushed.

Why won't you let him see Lucía?

Oh, dear…

It's not about not seeing each other, Dad--

[Emilio] So what if they like each other?

They are kids!

[laughs] Who doesn't remember their first love?

-[Gracia] Can we drop it? -No.

Because it was me who prevented your first love from being beautiful.

-[♪ soft instrumental music playing] -Why are you bringing that up?

I didn't want you to be with Miguel. It was a mistake.

[sighs]

If Lucas and Lucía are in love, let them experience it.

Let them sneak out to the forest without being seen,

say cheesy things to each other that they would find beautiful…

Let them discover what love is--

-Dad! Please, it can't be. -Don't do to Lucas what I did to you.

You don't know anything!

-Let them love each other! -Not like that.

Why the hell not?

They can't! They are brother and sister.

[♪ mysterious instrumental music playing]

Lucas is Miguel's son.

[♪ music concludes]

[♪ mysterious music resumes]

-[door closing] -[♪ music concludes]

Come on, Lucas, we'll be late.

Your friends are waiting, right?

[Julia] Yes.

All right, you go.

I'll finish up this toast.

Okay.

Bye, Grandpa.

Bye, sweetheart.

What's wrong with you? Why can't you stop staring at me?

Nothing.

-Are you okay? -Me?

Yes. I don't know.

[♪ reflective instrumental music playing]

Have you talked to Mom?

-Yes. Yesterday afternoon. -[Lucas] And?

What's her problem with Lucía?

No problem per se.

-So? -[Emilio inhales deeply]

So, nothing. You do as she says. The end.

What?

Your mom knows what she's doing.

Do as she says.

When you grow up, you can do as you please.

Really helpful.

[♪ energetic rock music playing]

[♪ music concludes]

[María] I'm sorry, I'm late. I know.

I was exhausted, and it took me a while to get out of bed.

The San Luis hostel bed?

[María] Yes.

How is it?

Good, good.

It's not a five-star hotel, but I've seen worse. [chuckles]

What is it? Somebody saw me and told you, didn't they?

-Mm-hmm. -Richi.

-Paloma, I have nothing else to say. -But why did you lie to me?

Why do you think? Because I'm ashamed.

I can't even afford a crappy room in a lousy hostel.

I spent everything I had to come here.

But I was going to get a room with my first paycheck.

I didn't say anything because I didn't want to bother you.

Well, what bothers me a lot

is that a friend of mine has to spend the night in those conditions, María.

It's not the first time.

-And it won't be the last. -While you are here, it is.

We have space in Las Sabinas.

You'll come home with me until you can pay for a room.

-Are you serious? -[Paloma] Yes.

I can fend for myself, I'm used to it.

But I don't want to lose the job.

You won't lose the job, and you won't sleep in that shed either.

-[♪ cheerful instrumental music playing] -Well… [huffs]

Such a rough patch, my friend.

It's okay.

It's over now.

[♪ music concludes]

[door opens, closes]

The clerical collar doesn't give you the right to come in without knocking.

You know why I'm here, right?

I'm sure you were waiting for me. You always anticipate everything.

I thought just for a moment, "Don't be silly, it must be a mistake."

But after mulling it over all night, everything makes sense.

Alejandro, say whatever you want to say and go to bed.

You need it.

Quick question.

Is that what you meant by taking care of our land as though it were yours?

-It's mine. -Right. And what was that sentence?

What was it?

Oh, yes. "Just as Óscar would've wanted."

I'll make the most of that land.

It'll mean jobs and wealth for the whole town.

-That-- -Isn't that what Óscar would have wanted?

You are shameless, Paca Utrera.

-And you are naive. -[♪ tense instrumental music playing]

Hence, you're a priest, and I'm a businesswoman.

Businesswoman? More like a hypocrite and opportunist.

How are your mother and sister?

I bet they are living the life of Riley with the money I paid them.

You took advantage of our grief.

And I'd rather forget how you used your lackey

to manipulate Carla.

I offered you a price above market value.

Yes, and way below the actual value.

You knew what was beneath the surface and hid it.

That's not true.

We mutually agreed to sign a contract. It was perfectly legal.

Legal, but immoral!

Oh, morals.

Your church monopoly. I was expecting you to mention it.

Look, Alejandro, stop dwelling on the past.

Look towards the future.

That's what I'm doing.

That's why I swear to you that, from now on, I'll be your enemy.

I'll do my best to make your plan fail and to ensure you get what you deserve.

As Óscar would have wanted.

[Paloma] Hello, everyone.

-Hello? -[♪ music concludes]

Could you come here, please?

What is it?

María will stay at home with us for a while, okay?

Forgive me. I should have called,

but it's been really hectic today so I couldn't.

You are the new girl.

-And you are? -Trini, Las Sabinas' housekeeper.

I hadn't introduced you. She is Richi's mom.

That too.

How long are we talking about?

The bare minimum.

I don't know, Gracia. As long as she needs.

Consider yourself at home, María.

Trini will find a comfortable room for you.

If she doesn't, I will.

[Trini] No, Don Emilio. I'm on it.

[María] No. That's not necessary…

Don't you think we should have talked about this?

She doesn't have a place to stay.

Should I let her sleep on the streets?

Just until she gets back on her feet.

But you've hired her. You could have given her an advance.

In this house we have more space than money.

In any case, I don't know what the problem is.

It's not a problem.

But given the situation at home, to let in a stranger--

But she is not a stranger. She's my friend.

A friend who, yesterday, slept on the floor,

practically out in the open.

I'm just saying--

A friend who is like a big sister to me.

From an awful time when I needed one and I didn't have it.

-That's not fair. -[Paloma] No.

Life is not always fair, right?

[♪ dark rock music playing]

-[young María] Go away! -[young Paloma grunting]

It's over, Paloma. It's over.

[breathes heavily]

-[♪ music concludes] -I'll check if she needs anything.

[Paloma] A friend who was like a big sister.

From an awful time when I needed one and I didn't have it.

[♪ mysterious instrumental music playing]

[Lucas] Mom.

What?

We have to talk.

Well, when you put it that way…

I'm like this 'cause you are out of line.

You've convinced Grandpa, right? Yesterday he was on my side. Not anymore.

I guess you are talking about Lucía.

It's not a matter of sides.

What did you tell him?

That's a conversation between adults.

Shall I remind you that I'll be 18 soon and I'll do whatever I please?

Lucas, you don't understand.

No. It's you who doesn't understand.

Lucía and I will be together, whether you like it or not.

If I have to leave home, I'll leave.

-[Gracia] Stop that nonsense. -You left.

-That's not true. -Same reason.

-You're so miserable. -Mind your tongue.

Miserable and jealous. You don't want us to be together because it makes you angry.

That's absurd.

"I couldn't be with who I wanted, so my son won't either."

-Of course not. -What is it, then?

I don't owe you any explanation.

You do. I'm not stupid nor four years old.

-Right now, you seem to be. -You are insane, totally mad.

-Enough! Go to your room. -Just what I needed.

This conversation ends when you disrespect me. And you did.

So, please.

All right, I'm sorry. Okay.

Now, could you explain it to me, please?

It's not a good idea that you go out together. That's it.

Why are you doing this to me?

I don't understand.

-Is it something I did? -[Gracia] No.

-Did I do something wrong? -Of course not, Lucas.

-Because I didn't make any friends? -Please.

-Then, what have I done wrong? -Nothing!

Then why can't I be with Lucía?

Do you think she's not good enough? That I'm not good enough?

Please, stop it.

Mom, I love her, I swear. It's not a whim. It is serious.

I'm in love with Lucía. If I can't be with her, I'll die.

-Don't say that. -Yes. Yes. Yes. I'll die.

Why do you want me to be unhappy? Why can't I be with Lucía?

Because she's your sister.

[♪ emotional instrumental music playing]

My… My what?

Antón is not your biological father.

What are you saying?

Your father is Miguel.

[♪ music intensifying]

[♪ music concludes]

[♪ theme music playing]

[♪ theme music concludes]

Subtitle translation by Alba Loureiro