Original subtitles

[Lucía] It's a nightmare.

[Miguel] At least Lucas is all right. Don't worry.

PREVIOUSLY

Miguel, she knows.

I love him. And not like you love a brother.

You'll have to learn how to love him in a different way. We both will.

-Calling the police was the right thing. -That was my responsibility. And Gracia's.

Here comes virtuous Gracia, what a surprise.

-She's my son's mother. -[♪ soft tense music playing]

-Where do we begin? -I don't know. This is new to me too.

Maybe Emilio was right, and she poisoned the reservoir.

I insist, with no proof, that's mere speculation.

Tell me what I have to do, so that you do something, dammit!

Álex, please.

We'll need you at the station tomorrow morning at 8:00.

We'll take your statement about Óscar Egea's death.

I'm sick and tired of all the lies. We are a family of liars.

You believe Mom died because of you. But that's not true.

You didn't have anything to do with it. She had an affair with Paca.

[♪ theme music playing]

RETURN TO LAS SABINAS

[♪ theme music concludes]

[♪ soft piano music playing]

[Emilio] Your mom and Paca were lovers.

That day, I should have been away from Las Sabinas.

But… I came back early and found them.

I wanted to die, Gracia. In that moment, I swear that I just wanted to die

to stop feeling that horrible pain.

[inaudible chatter]

[Emilio] She tried to explain, but I didn't want to listen.

I felt betrayed and humiliated.

I felt like my heart had been broken.

But, above all… I felt like they were laughing at me.

And I couldn't bear it.

[♪ music concludes]

Mom and Paca. But it can't…

No, no. It can't be.

After that, everything spiraled out of control.

But why? What happened?

Your mom had the accident.

But what did their affair have to do with the accident?

Dad!

You can't stop talking now. You have to tell me.

I need to know what happened.

-[♪ somber instrumental music playing] -Yes…

And I need to get it off my chest.

I started blaming her for lots of things.

Destroying our marriage…

Not thinking of you nor me…

She tried to explain, to defend herself.

She said you were the most important thing and that she didn't want to hurt me,

but that she had fallen in love.

[inhaling]

The more she talked, the angrier I got.

I accused her of being naive,

of letting that witch fool her.

But she repeated that she had fallen in love with Paca

and that she only regretted one thing.

Not having told me earlier.

-I couldn't understand it. -[♪ music intensifies]

[Emilio] I couldn't accept it.

I begged her to leave Paca and to stay with me,

but she refused

and said she was going to find Paca.

Then I lost my mind.

I hated her, I hated her! I hated her for hurting me.

I just wanted her to suffer as much as I was suffering.

So, I shouted at her that, if she left, she wouldn't be allowed to come back home.

That she wouldn't see you and Paloma ever again.

I thought that would stop her.

But she didn't want to give in.

[door slamming]

And I kicked her out, Gracia.

[sobs] I kicked your mom out.

But then…

Then Mom wasn't… She wasn't looking for me that night.

She was looking for Paca.

[Emilio] When you came back and found me in that state,

you asked me about Mom.

I don't know why, but I lied to you

and said that Mom was out looking for you.

[inaudible chatter]

I couldn't admit that she was with Paca

and that she had cheated on me.

That she had belittled me.

I knew that you were seeing Miguel,

even though we had forbidden it, so I took advantage of that.

My hurt pride won over the truth. I lied to you.

I blamed you for something that was my fault.

And then, I received that damned phone call.

The phone call that would ruin our lives.

The source of all the terrible things you suffered because of me.

[♪ music intensifying]

[ambulance siren wailing]

[♪ music concludes]

But why?

Why didn't you tell me the truth that night?

Why did you let me take the blame?

I've just told you.

No! That excuse is not enough! Why?

I didn't know what I was doing. [sobs]

[whimpers] I had lost my mind.

[inhales deeply, exhales]

Your mom was the love of my life.

The love of my life.

And she was going to leave with Paca.

She was going to leave me.

Were you that ashamed of her leaving you for a woman?

I'm your daughter, goddammit.

Didn't you care about me?

Everything happened so fast, you know?

I thought I would have time to tell you calmly once Paloma came back.

But then, we found out about the accident…

and I went into shock.

I lost touch with reality.

And then, you left.

I left because I couldn't bear it, Dad.

[pants]

Gracia, don't go. Gracia, please.

-[whimpering] Don't go. -You're a coward.

-[♪ somber instrumental music playing] -I will never forgive you, Dad.

Never.

[Emilio sobbing]

[♪ music concludes]

[birds chirping]

I wonder where Don Emilio is.

Probably wandering around somewhere like a lost soul.

-[Trini] Richi, please. -Well, he's right.

The kidnapping has upset him a lot.

The kidnapping and Paca Utrera.

Ever since she bought Gracia's share, she behaves like the queen around here.

Yes. We'll have to keep her on a short leash.

[footsteps approaching]

[Gracia] Good morning.

[everyone] Good morning.

-[Paloma] You okay? You don't look good. -Yes. I'm fine. I need coffee.

Thank you.

-You are here. Good morning, Don Emilio. -[Emilio] Good morning.

-I have to get going. -[Paloma] Are you sure you are okay?

Yes. It's just that I have a lot of work.

Gracia, can we talk later?

About what? The weather?

It's the only thing I'll talk to you about.

What was that?

Nothing. It's nothing.

These past few days have been tense for everyone, especially for your sister.

-Dad, you're not telling me-- -Shut up, goddammit!

[♪ reflective instrumental music playing]

Calm down, all right?

There's no need to shout like that.

Come on. Go to work, everyone. I'll clear this all up.

Shall we check the reservoir?

Yes. Yeah, yeah.

-Your dad's got a short fuse, huh? -Mm.

Although your sister was way out of line too.

Come on, let's go.

-[cicadas chittering] -[birds chirping]

[♪ music concludes]

Are you done with the home visits?

Yes. It's been a quiet day today.

What about you? A lot of work?

Not really, no.

I've made progress on some pending tasks,

-so all good. -Mm.

What if… we go to the cinema?

When? Today?

This afternoon.

[sighs]

I wanted to see Lucas today and…

ask him to do something together.

-Does it have to be today? -Mm. Yeah.

I don't want to wait.

I get it. Are you going alone or…?

Yes. Although, I'm not sure yet whether he'll be able to or not.

Or whether he'll feel like it… I don't know.

You won't know until you ask him.

You don't mind, do you?

-Of course not. -[♪ soft instrumental music playing]

Believe it or not, I want you to get along with your son.

Esther.

Thank you.

And forgive me for what I said…

-I was nervous, and I didn't-- -No, no. There's nothing to forgive.

CIVIL GUARD STATION

-[♪ music concludes] -[Tomás] Paca, wait a second.

-What? -Shall we rehearse your statement again?

No need. I know perfectly well what I have to say.

Right. But it's also important how you say it.

Above all, keep calm and don't hesitate.

What are you saying? It's you who's shaking like a jelly.

Try not to when we're inside.

-They're going after you, Paca. -Let them speak first.

Then, answer with short and clear sentences.

They are in for a surprise if they think I'll let them treat me like a criminal.

Please.

[Paca] I see punctuality is not one of your strengths either.

Either?

Punctuality nor trust.

We could have had this conversation at El Acebuche.

-As we always have. -This is not a conversation.

This is a statement which is part

of the investigation into Óscar Egea's death.

I think it's great that you investigate everything you need to investigate.

I guess that's what you are paid to do.

But I still don't know why I'm here.

The Egea's land is now yours.

And a share of Las Sabinas too.

I didn't know buying land at a more than fair price was a crime.

-[chuckles] -And it's not.

But tampering with it in order to persuade them to sell is.

We have evidence Óscar could've poisoned the Las Sabinas reservoir.

Fantastic.

Buy a ouija board and ask him to confirm it.

Did you pay him to do it?

This is unbelievable. You should keep your protégée in check.

She will take your stripes,

as well as make a fool out of you.

We just want to corroborate the information we have.

Did you pay or did you order any of your employees

to pay Óscar to pollute the reservoir's water?

-Mrs. Utrera has just-- -Let me speak.

If you've set up this whole charade because of Emilio Molina's delusions,

then you are both crazier than him.

Emilio Molina doesn't have anything to do with this.

[Paca] So?

Have you got proof or are we just wasting our morning?

[♪ mysterious instrumental music playing]

We have a witness.

A witness? Of what?

-They're bluffing. -No, Paca, stop.

Well, what kind of witness? Mm?

We all know that many people

would make up crazy stories just to harm Paca. Am I wrong?

We can't disclose their identity, but it is completely trustworthy.

You are kidding, right?

Do you really believe that I need to kill someone to get what I want?

That's what money is for.

With money, you can also buy people's wills.

And you can pay criminals.

Any further questions?

That's all.

For now.

[Paca] I don't know if that kid was killed.

But I know you are making a big mistake investigating me.

And you'll pay for your mistakes.

Have they got a witness?

I have no idea.

That's the problem. You are totally oblivious.

I'm paying you a fortune to spare me this sort of embarrassment.

Lowlifes.

Come on, let's go.

Paca, let's go to the car. Come on.

[♪ music concludes]

[sighs]

Are you okay?

Yes.

Fine.

Ouch…

Same awful face and bags under your eyes from earlier.

What's going on with you and Dad?

-Nothing. -Nothing, my ass.

-Why did you fight? -Ask him, see what he says.

I just did. He didn't say a word, for a change.

-You can tell he's worried about you. -Mm.

I don't know what's going on, but…

you won't get anything treating him like that.

It'll end up being my fault as well.

Then, tell me what's going on.

It doesn't matter, Paloma. Really.

Okay. Suit yourself.

[sighs] I know that, lately, we've not been too well,

but if you need to tell me…

I'm here.

[♪ emotional instrumental music playing]

I don't have the strength to tell you. I really don't.

Dad has hurt me so much, Paloma. So much.

Gracia, you're scaring me.

What's wrong? Please.

I would grab my things and the kids, and I would go far away.

Anywhere, as long as he wasn't there.

But what are you saying?

I've been sitting here for half an hour, Paloma. I don't want to go inside.

I feel trapped here.

I don't want to live with the person who ruined my life.

But I have no choice.

[♪ music intensifies]

-[sighs] -[♪ music concludes]

Are you here already?

You come back from school earlier each day.

I feel like being at home.

Come here. Come on.

Come here…

I'm so sorry about Lucas. I know you really liked him.

Is it always going to be like this?

I've got the feeling that he is everywhere.

Today, I bumped into him on the bus. Then, in the music classroom.

Right.

I know it's really unfair. I know.

You'll get used to it with time. We'll get used to it.

Thank you for always supporting me, Dad.

This mustn't be easy for you either.

Now you have two children to put up with.

-[Miguel chuckling] -As though it wasn't enough with me.

Don't say that.

I'll be happy if Lucas is half as brave and responsible as you are.

He is, and way more.

Yesterday… he came to see me.

-You know? -[♪ somber instrumental music playing]

He wants us to get to know each other a bit better.

And what do you want?

Are you meeting him or…?

I'd like to. Yeah.

But I've been thinking,

and I don't want to make that decision on my own.

You don't need to ask for my permission, Dad.

I know. But I wanted to see him this afternoon and…

I'd like to know what you think.

If you want to,

go for it.

Thank you, honey.

Brave, responsible and very generous.

I'm going upstairs to do my homework.

[♪ music concludes]

Hey, Lucas. How are you doing? Have you got any plans this afternoon?

Hi, Emilio.

Hi.

Ah, what? That's his bike.

-He'll be here soon. -Great.

Who would have thought

that I'd end up knocking at your door dressed like this one day, right?

Yeah. Not even the Oracle of Delphi. [laughs]

-[Lucas] Hi. -Hey. Hi, Lucas.

Where are we going?

Mm… The forest and we'll decide from there? Yeah?

-[Lucas] All right. -[♪ soft instrumental music playing]

-[Miguel] Bye, Emilio. -Bye.

[Lucas] See you later.

-[♪ music concludes] -[inhales, sighs]

[Paloma] Are you done?

No.

[Paloma] Why?

Miguel Larrea came to pick up Lucas. They left on their bikes.

Mm-hmm. And?

No. Nothing. It's all right.

So?

Is it Gracia?

Dad, I don't know what is going on with you two,

but you should try to fix it for the sake of this family.

It is very uncomfortable for everybody else.

What's wrong?

Gracia won't tell me,

but given how awful you both look, it must be important.

It's not fair that you don't know.

Well, then tell me.

-I made a mistake. -[♪ emotional instrumental music playing]

To keep it a secret was one of the biggest mistakes of my life.

I didn't think about the consequences.

However, unwillingly,

I pushed Gracia away from what she loved the most.

I stole the happy life she could have had.

And I burdened her with a crushing pain. Pain that was, in fact, mine.

[clears throat]

Your mom had a lover.

[♪ music intensifying]

[♪ music concludes]

You've spilled the beans, right?

I didn't say anything.

Then, who did?

You were the only one who knew about Óscar and Las Sabinas' reservoir.

Again, it wasn't me.

So how do the Civil Guard know, Jiménez?

-I have no clue. -Come on, are you kidding?

Doña Paca and myself didn't say a word.

Maybe you let it slip by accident, at the bar. It happens after a few drinks.

We just play cards there.

I'll ask you one last time. Think carefully about your answer.

Who did you tell?

-Nobody. -Not even your wife?

She doesn't know anything either.

Are you aware that, sooner or later, I'll end up knowing who that witness is?

I wish I knew myself.

I wish you had nothing to do with it.

Because if you do, there won't be a place on Earth where you can hide from me.

[♪ mysterious instrumental music playing]

You can rest assured.

Well, you won't be able to rest until I find out who the witness is.

Now, leave. Needless to say, we've never had this conversation.

-[exhales] -What's wrong?

You're not going to like it.

Pictures of us leaving the station this morning.

[Paca] "Businesswoman Paca Utrera questioned by the Civil Guard

"about the alleged murder of Óscar Egea."

[exhales]

Why?

-[sighs] -[♪ music concludes]

I understand Gracia now.

You did something terrible, Dad.

What I didn't do was way worse.

I should have looked for her and explained it to her.

And to you too.

But I was a coward.

I was unable to take care of my daughters when they needed me the most.

I kicked Gracia out with my lies,

and I left you to your own devices in that youth facility.

All because I wasn't able to accept that your mother didn't love me anymore.

That she loved Paca. That she was going to leave me.

Forgive me, honey. Forgive me.

[♪ melancholic instrumental music playing]

Both of you, forgive me.

For hiding and…

for wallowing in my own misery for so long.

I wish…

I wish I could, Dad.

But it won't be easy.

I… need time, okay?

Nobody can erase 20 years of suffering in a minute.

[♪ music concludes]

[♪ energetic indie rock music playing, Mark Revell "Disappear"]

[in English] ♪ I can't seem to get rid of you ♪

♪ No matter what I do ♪

♪ You just keep on hanging around when I told you we are through ♪

♪ There's no need to come in here 'cause everything's been said ♪

♪ How can I make you disappear from my heart and from my head? ♪

[♪ music concludes]

[birds chirping]

[in Spanish] That was intense.

It's been a while since I climbed up here.

-Want some? -Thank you.

-These… are the… -It's the…

No, you… [laughs] No…

It doesn't matter, it wasn't important. What were you saying?

Um… I can't remember. [laughs]

I think our cycling is better than our talking.

Yeah. We'll have to train for that too.

Who are we trying to fool? I…

I already have a father.

Actually, I had.

Even though he left and disappeared from our lives.

It was hard, I guess, right?

Why are you using the past tense?

-Yes. You are right. -[chuckles]

Yeah.

You carry those moments with you your whole life.

My father wasn't "Father of the Year" either, you know?

-Did he leave you as well? -No. I wish.

He would have spared us a lot of pain.

I don't feel like talking about him either, to be honest.

-He doesn't deserve it. -Right. Don't hold back because of me.

Not saying things always causes problems.

Look at us now.

True.

It's a rather sad story, and you've had enough of that already.

Well, let's talk about the energy bars then.

-Is yours granola? -[laughs]

Ah.

-My father used to gamble and drink. -[♪ emotional instrumental music playing]

But he was bad at both.

He would take it out on us.

Especially on my mother.

Damn, really?

Yes.

He was an abuser.

And he almost killed my mother a couple of times.

If I saw my father doing that to my mother, I swear…

I would kill him.

Well, that was our childhood. Tano's and mine.

Full of threats and blows.

My father wasn't like that, luckily.

Until a year ago, when he went nuts.

But he was a super cool dad.

I'm really glad to hear that. Really.

We used to go cycling as well.

We would ride through El Retiro and always stopped at the lake

to feed the carp and fish.

I remember my first day without the training wheels.

He was holding me the whole time so that I didn't fall down.

[both laugh]

Until I turned around. He wasn't there.

He was smiling from the other side of the park.

And now…

Yeah. Well…

You'll carry those moments with you as well.

They are yours.

Forever.

[♪ upbeat reflective music playing]

Shall we get going?

[Lucas] Uh-huh.

-[♪ music concludes] -It doesn't say who took the picture.

It could be any of those vultures that were outside of the station.

-That priest was in the front row. -Yeah.

-[cell phone buzzing] -What does she want now?

Who is it?

Our contact in the Environmental Department.

Sara, how are you?

Yes, I've seen it. I've seen it.

Scavenging, as usual.

No. Of course I have nothing to do with the death of that boy.

My statement was a mere formality.

What?

No, you can't do that to me right now. Everything is underway.

[♪ mysterious instrumental music playing]

I'm not pushing.

I just want you to hold up your end of the bargain. That's all.

Very well then. [exhales]

We'll be in touch.

Politicians are garbage.

You can't trust them, not even if you shower them with money.

But what's going on?

[Paca] They have put the mining authorization on hold.

What? Everything was set.

There was just one official approval missing.

That approval won't happen until things calm down over here.

Bunch of jerks. Come on.

Sara has spoken to Esteban, the technician,

and they fear that, if the police investigate my business,

they may end up being involved.

They weren't that scared when they grabbed the money.

Find out who that witness is.

Sure. I'll start on that right away.

Although Jiménez sounded sincere, so…

we don't have many alternatives left.

Then, look for them.

Find them and do whatever you need to make them retract their statement.

Do you want… that…?

I want you to go and do as I said.

All right.

[Paca] Tomás. Tomás, wait.

I want to know everything about Óscar Egea.

-[♪ tense instrumental music playing] -Friends, enemies.

Who he saw the day he died.

Everything.

If the Civil Guard can't do its job,

I'll have to do it myself.

Do you want to find out who killed him?

I've sinned enough in my life already,

I don't need to answer for somebody else's sins.

-[♪ music concludes] -[Gracia] How was it?

How far did you go?

We took the old road up to the French Hill.

-Wow. That was hard, right? -Yeah. I'm beat.

-I'll go take a shower, okay? -Okay.

-We can do it again whenever you want. -Cool.

Go on.

[Gracia chuckling]

So, it went well.

Yes, I think so.

I'm happy for both of you.

Better late than never.

It wasn't an easy decision, Miguel.

I know.

You don't need to tell me every time I come to see him.

-If you only knew… -If I knew what?

[♪ melancholic instrumental music playing]

I just know that I missed his childhood.

And I don't want to miss anything else. Mm?

You are completely right.

That's the most important thing.

That you make up for the time you lost because of me.

Bye, Miguel.

Bye.

[cell phone ringing]

Hey, honey. How are you? I'm on my way home.

What? No, I haven't seen anything on the Internet.

Okay. Well, I'm on my way.

[♪ music concludes]

[cicadas chittering]

[María] Good time to go for a walk, right?

If you say so…

Are you okay, Emilio?

I don't like to see you so downhearted.

I've had better days. But so long ago, I don't even remember.

Right. I figure the argument at breakfast didn't help.

Well… not really.

Your daughter was rather harsh with you, wasn't she?

It's okay. Gracia has a strong personality.

No kidding. Too strong, I'd say.

Maybe it's not my business. If you think so, just tell me.

It's very easy to talk when we don't know what happened.

But I believe a daughter should never treat her father like that.

[huffs] It's a family matter.

Precisely.

And for the record, I really like Gracia.

I just don't understand why, after being apart for so long,

she's not making an effort to get along.

I should have made things easier for her.

If you say so.

And forgive me, sometimes I talk too much.

And I talk too little.

That might be the problem.

You know what?

I've already told you that my parents abandoned me when I was very little.

I never had a father I could love.

Nor criticize.

And I hate…

I really hate to see people who don't appreciate what they have.

[♪ soft tense instrumental music playing]

[María] Your daughters are very lucky, Emilio.

I wish I had a father like you by my side every day.

You don't deserve to be treated like this.

[Esther] Mom, what happened?

[♪ music concludes]

-Have you seen the news? -Of course. Why didn't you tell me?

I thought that statement would be a formality and didn't want to worry you.

Was it more than that?

Let's say that the Civil Guard is considering a bizarre story

about that boy's death in which they want to implicate me no matter what.

Esther just called me, Paca.

-What is going on? -It's nothing.

I was explaining to my daughter that she doesn't have to worry.

It's a fabrication from the Civil Guard and that cheap newspaper.

So, they've run out of things to say to hurt you?

But are they accusing you of anything?

No. They just asked me a few questions.

Now, that useless bunch believe Emilio Molina's nonsense.

The reservoir again?

[Paca] Yes.

And the worst is that they believe that it may be linked to Óscar's death.

[Miguel] It's really weird.

I thought that matter was settled after I talked to my cousin.

Your cousin is letting her rank go to her head.

This morning, she treated me as though I were a potential criminal.

They could stick to doing their job, instead of taking shots in the dark.

A lot of people in this town can't accept that I'm a powerful woman with means.

If they think they'll scare me with a few headlines,

they've got it all wrong.

If I can help in any way, Paca…

Thank you, Miguel. I appreciate that.

-Tomás is taking care of it. -[Esther] Mom, don't worry.

Everything will be sorted out soon.

I have no doubt.

But I won't leave those who want to destroy me alone.

I wouldn't want to be in their shoes.

[Núñez] Of course she has her rights.

No, no, no. I'm telling you, we just did our job.

Yes. You can do whatever you deem necessary.

Bye. Good afternoon.

Gosh. He's fuming.

Paca's lawyer, right?

He was scolding me because of the leak to the press.

As though we had anything to do with it.

[chuckles]

I find it hard to believe

that Paca wanted to get rid of Óscar in order to get his land.

You've seen it. With her money, she does whatever she wants.

Okay, her ethics are shady. But she hasn't crossed any line so far.

What about poisoning the reservoir?

That does cross a line.

-Don't you think? -Hmm.

Besides, our source claims that Paca paid Óscar to do it.

And the victim in all this, Emilio,

has always accused her of wanting to get hold of Las Sabinas.

[Núñez] There is something I don't get.

If Paca knew that Óscar hated her guts,

why would she ask him to poison the reservoir?

Perhaps, because she had something on him to blackmail him.

Yes. And that something might be

the reason for his murder.

Right.

[♪ soft mysterious instrumental music playing]

Óscar wasn't at his best.

He had just broken up with his girlfriend.

And we also have the thing with the pills.

If you add that to the pressure of being blackmailed by someone powerful…

I-- I… I'm sorry. I just don't see it.

If Paca had Óscar under control, what did she get by taking him out?

We are missing one piece to make it all fit.

We just have to find it.

[♪ music concludes]

[sighs]

[Emilio] To keep it a secret was one of the biggest mistakes of my life.

I didn't think about the consequences.

[♪ melancholic instrumental music playing]

[Emilio] Your mom had a lover.

[♪ music concludes]

-[Paca] What are you doing here? -I know everything.

My father told me.

Your father says many things.

-And most of them are lies. -Hmm.

Is it also a lie that you and my mother were lovers?

-Wow. -[♪ tense instrumental music playing]

He had the courage to tell our secret in the end.

Now I understand.

I understand what you were looking for with that kiss.

You were looking for what you lost the day my father found you at our home.

Did you think that I had fallen in love with you?

You must have suffered a great deal, Paca.

If you were someone else, I would even take pity on you.

Go take pity on your father and your sister.

They are the unfortunate ones.

Your resentment has no limits.

You hate my family simply because you are unable to hate yourself.

You are a coward.

I was always frank with your mother.

I asked her a thousand times to talk to your father.

She never had the courage.

Are you listening to yourself?

You tarnish her memory even after her death.

The only good thing that happened to her was that she was spared a life with you.

No.

The only good thing

is that Emilio will carry that guilt for the rest of his life.

You are disgusting.

Not even all the love in the world would make your life worthy.

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Subtitle translation by Alba Loureiro