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We buried you, we went to your funeral…

PREVIOUSLY

It wasn't me in that coffin. I faked my own death, honey.

-What? -[♪ tense instrumental music playing]

It's… I can't. I can't.

[Gracia] But…

You are very important to me too.

More than you think.

I didn't know that you saw me that way.

[Laura] Emilio.

Haven't you heard her? She faked her own death.

And she acts as if that was normal.

Twenty years, Gracia.

Twenty years crying for something that never happened.

Not long ago, you thought your mom was dead because of you.

You have to let go of the past and live your life.

[Paloma] You don't know what we went through after your death.

I don't know about them, but I'll never forgive you.

Who's there?

Paca.

Laura?

[♪ theme music playing]

RETURN TO LAS SABINAS

[♪ theme music concludes]

[♪ melancholic instrumental music playing]

The years went by, and I relapsed again and again.

One doctor after another. One pill after another.

And I could never gather the strength to come back.

Not even to let us know you were alive?

Not even to do that, Paca.

Now that I see you, I regret it.

Do you know what I used to do? I would close my eyes and think about you.

About how your face would be changing with the time.

And I would see you as you were the night I left you.

And, in my head, I would see you as I'm seeing you now as well.

[♪ music concludes]

[Laura] You look really beautiful, Paca.

Time has treated you well.

Better than you treated me.

[♪ tense instrumental music playing]

Leave, please.

Why?

Am I saying something wrong?

It's not what you've said, it's what you've done.

I've been crying over you for 20 years.

My life made no sense without you.

But what really makes no sense

is that you show up in my house like a ghost

and we just pretend nothing happened.

I've already told you I was not okay, Paca.

For many years, I've been trying to be the Laura you knew.

That's why I'm here.

That's why I need you to help me.

Can't you try to forgive me?

[♪ music concludes]

After all the pain you caused me?

No way.

-[Miguel] Had I known… -[Esther laughs]

…I would have ordered more food. You've eaten everything. [laughs]

Look, your mother has a guest.

[♪ mysterious instrumental music playing]

That woman…

Doesn't she look like…

Laura.

-[knocking on door] -[♪ music concludes]

What do you want?

Was that woman…

Laura Montalbo?

But how is that possible?

She died in that accident, didn't she?

She's back from the dead.

Mom, how are you?

What do you think?

I've just found out that I've wasted 20 years of my life

trying to get over something that wasn't real.

And what did she want?

To explain the reason why she disappeared from my life.

As far as I've seen, you are not convinced.

Now she's saying that she went to Argentina

to spare us the suffering.

Was she there the whole time?

And she let me believe that she was dead.

As if that terrible absence…

hadn't broken my heart.

[♪ emotional instrumental music playing]

Such a cruel decision.

I would have done anything to be with her.

Anything.

But when she died,

a part of me died with her, and I locked myself up in here

with her memory,

and I was lonelier and lonelier.

[Esther] Mom, it's understandable that you are hurt.

But if what you had was so strong and so real,

perhaps, someday, you'll be able to understand her reasons

or even forgive her.

I won't waste any more time

with someone who made me lose 20 years.

Will you let the love you felt for her disappear forever?

And the love I felt while she was dead.

Now, after all that pain,

she's still dead to me.

[♪ music concludes]

Was it her?

It was Laura. My mom confirmed it.

But the accident?

I don't know the details.

I guess she was injured.

I don't know, but it's clear that she faked her death and disappeared.

But why?

I don't know. Shame, fear of people finding out about their relationship…

My mom hasn't told me much.

And how is your mother?

She's devastated, Miguel.

And very angry with Laura.

I'm not surprised.

Your mother mourned her for 20 years.

Mm. And that's what hurts her the most.

Do you think she's already been to Las Sabinas?

I don't know.

I don't want to know what that family is going through right now.

That accident ruined their lives.

[exhales]

This must be awful for her.

I mean, for them. For your mom too.

It kills me to see her like this.

[indistinct chatter]

Mom.

Honey, what are you doing here in San Luis?

I work at a consultancy around the corner.

But I'm here to see you.

I'm so happy. Have a seat. Sit with me for a bit.

How did you sleep?

Hmm, not very well.

Although, when I decided to come, I already knew it wouldn't be easy.

You'll need some patience and time with Dad and Paloma.

I know. But I understand them completely.

I needed almost 20 years to take the step and try to fix

the biggest mistake of my life.

You are not the only one who's made mistakes, Mom.

-[♪ somber instrumental music playing] -No.

I won't make the mistake of losing you now that I've got you back.

-[laughs] -I won't let you go.

Thank you for your support, my love.

It makes me very happy.

Maybe Paloma and Dad can't see it now,

but your return is the best thing that's happened to us in a long time.

Really?

Really.

After the accident and your absence,

we went from bad to worse, Mom.

And things didn't get much better since we came back to take care of Dad.

I'm so sorry, honey.

Forgive me for having been the worst mom in the world.

What you did is not something to be proud of, but…

[chuckles softly] …you are here now,

facing your mistakes.

Just because of that, you deserve another chance.

-You've always been very kind, honey. -That's not true.

I've learned not to judge people and to see the bright side.

But I should have supported you and Miguel.

-Oh! [chuckles] -[Laura] Yes.

When Dad forbade you from seeing each other.

I knew you were deeply in love.

That doesn't matter.

He started a new life with Esther long ago.

He doesn't have any feelings for me.

[Laura] It makes me sad.

Also, all you've suffered with Antón,

your father, your sister…

It's all right, Mom.

No. I've failed you as a mother.

I fooled myself.

I thought you were kids, that soon you'd fly the nest,

and that, with time, you'd get over my absence.

You are right, you were fooling yourself.

[sobs] And I realized, I realized straight away.

That's why I wished I had died in that accident.

And I tried, honey. A few times. But…

-I didn't succeed. -Mom, you are here with us now.

That's all that matters.

Stop torturing yourself, please.

I wish I could.

But I know now that my worst nightmare came true,

and you had a terrible life because of me and…

I'm not sure if I can forgive myself.

But I've done that already.

And Dad and Paloma will do it too. You'll see.

It'll be a gift for me when they do.

Having you here is the real gift.

And I'm looking forward to doing things with you.

I want to have you in my life and in my kids' lives.

Really?

I'll do my best to make it up to you.

No matter how long it takes.

My sweet baby.

Thank you, honey.

-[♪ music concludes] -[kisses]

[footsteps approaching]

[Emilio] Have you seen Gracia?

She's gone to San Luis to see her.

Why didn't you go?

Because I don't want to.

What kind of person abandons her family like that?

I kicked her out when I found her with Paca.

I put her between a rock and a hard place.

Yes. Yes. Okay.

It might be terrible to be exposed.

But… Jesus. Jesus.

Abandon your daughters because of that and make them believe you died?

That's twisted, Dad. Very twisted.

Perhaps she was very scared.

I threatened her to never let her see the both of you again.

You didn't do it right.

But your threat didn't matter to her, did it?

If she loved Paca that much, why didn't she leave with her?

We would have gotten rid of both of them.

-It's obvious that Mom never loved us. -[Emilio] Don't say that.

-Your mother loved you more than anything. -Really? Then why did she do it?

-Freshly picked. -Not a good time, Trini.

[sighs]

-Has something happened? -No.

No. No, no, no.

Everything is okay.

Please, Don Emilio, no more secrets again.

I've been hearing whispers since last night,

all over the house.

Is there any news? The Civil Guard?

No, nothing new. We are talking about work, that's all.

[Trini] Very well, then.

Let's go, Richi. We are only wanted here to do our jobs.

Wait.

You are right.

It's better to tell them ourselves.

[indistinct chatter]

-[Lucas] Mom? -Ah!

Hi!

[Lucas] What are you doing here?

It's a beautiful day, and I'm picking up my two kids.

Are you going to tell us what's going on?

Sending us away to sleep at Nora and Gabi's house was really weird.

-[♪ mysterious instrumental music playing] -Yes.

There is news in the family. That's why I'm here.

-Is Grandpa okay? -[Gracia] Perfectly well, don't worry.

I want to talk to you about Grandma Laura.

[Nati] It can't be.

Did you see that? Did you see?

Is that Laura?

Laura? What Laura?

Laura Montalbo, Emilio Molina's wife.

Gracia and Paloma's mother.

Mom, it's one thing to say that you talk to Dad, bless him…

-We chatted for a while on Monday. -…but seeing ghosts…

If it's not her,

-she's her spitting image. -Come on, let's go.

What kind of nutcase does that?

She wasn't well emotionally, honey, and she still isn't.

So, I'm asking you to be gentle with her.

As she was with you, right?

Lucas.

[sighs]

That's her, isn't it?

-How do you know? -[laughs]

[Lucas] Grandpa's videos.

[Gracia] Mom.

Sweetheart.

[laughs] Hi.

Hi. I'm Laura.

I'm Julia.

Your children are really handsome.

And your grandchildren are beautiful.

-[Laura] Yes. -[all laugh]

Thank goodness you are not a vampire or a zombie.

Why, no. I'm not a zombie nor a vampire. And I love the sun.

[all laugh]

She's so silly. [laughs]

And how did Paca take it?

Not too well. She kicked her out Utrera-style, shotgun in hand.

-[laughs] She's such a hothead. -[♪ soft pop music playing over speakers]

[sighs] Even though, deep down, I understand her.

-Did you know they had been together? -Yes…

She told me the truth long ago.

Don't you think it's weird to come back out of nowhere after 20 years?

I wouldn't say it's normal, to be honest.

Silvia, you won't believe who I've just seen on the street.

Mom! Please.

-Laura Montalbo? -[gasps]

Look. Your aunt has powers too, and I had no idea about it.

-[Silvia laughs] -So, was it her?

But she died in a car accident.

I still remember the commotion in town.

It turns out she was just injured

and preferred to disappear quietly.

So, you'll have a new case, cousin.

It's odd that she was pronounced dead.

I'll talk to Núñez about it.

-He'll be shocked. -Mm.

I'm just gonna say one thing.

Please, before my cremation,

listen to the coffin carefully.

Just in case I'm singing and you are not hearing me.

-[all laugh] -[♪ cheerful instrumental music playing]

What?

-[♪ music concludes] -What grade are you in now?

I'm in twelfth grade.

I'm in ninth grade.

Are your marks as good as your mom's?

[all laugh]

Good morning.

Hi.

You'll have to get used to people staring at you in town.

I'm just happy walking around Manterana with my daughter and my grandchildren.

I don't care about the rest.

Look, you are not the only one.

There are more cases of people presumed dead from hypothermia.

-I see. -Honey, perhaps it's not the time.

No. It's fine.

I don't like to think back on all that, but…

I completely understand that you have all those questions.

We'll find the time to chat, you and me, would you like that?

Hello, hello, hello!

-How's it going, family? -[Laura] Hi.

-How are you? -Good.

I was going to come by Las Sabinas to see how it was going.

Mom, do you remember Tano Larrea?

I do. Perfectly well. How are you, Tano?

-[laughs] -Good. Surprised, to be honest.

I won't lie. But I'm happy to see you.

-[Laura] Thank you. -Tano is the mayor now.

[Laura] Really?

-[Tano] Mm. -You were such a troublemaker.

-[all laugh] -Me? What are you talking about?

Do you remember when he tricked you into jumping off the Moralejo waterfall?

I do. My legs are still shaking.

Did you jump off a waterfall? You?

-But it was a mistake. -You should have seen the waterfall.

You don't even let us dive into a pool.

That was a reckless mistake.

We would do things back then that are inconceivable today.

Your mom had told me she didn't want to,

but Mr. Mayor here helped her overcome her fears.

And her common sense. That was crazy.

And we lived to tell the tale so that no one else does it.

-Can the waterfall be visited then? -No, it can't.

No. The access has been closed for many years.

-Really? -Yes. Some smart-ass had the idea

of forbidding swimming in that area.

-Who? -He's right in front of you.

That's why parents from Manterana are still voting for me. [laughs]

-What a bore of a mayor. -[laughs]

Well, there are lots of waterfalls in San Luis too.

-[cell phone ringing] -There aren't. Don't even think about it.

No. I was saying that there aren't, and I will never take you there.

Sorry, it's a call from the consultancy.

Don't worry. But seriously. In San Luis…

Hi, Gracia. How are you?

Can we talk?

I'd rather talk in person.

Please.

Thank you.

[Julia] Aren't you coming in with us?

No. Can you tell your grandpa I'm here?

[Julia] All right.

-Hi. -Hi.

I'm Trini, Las Sabinas' housekeeper.

-Hi, Trini. How are you? -Good.

There's always something to do here. [chuckles]

Yes, there's always something going on.

It's true.

[♪ soft instrumental music playing]

Are you coming in? I'll make coffee.

No. I'm fine.

Thanks.

[Emilio] Hi.

Where's Gracia?

She got a call from work. Something urgent.

Well,

-I'm going to the kitchen. -Right.

-Welcome. -Thank you, Trini.

[♪ music concludes]

What do you want, Miguel?

Nothing, I just wanted to apologize face-to-face.

I understand now why you forgot to tell Lucas about court.

You know about my mother.

-Who told you? -No one.

She visited El Acebuche.

Did she go see Paca?

That's right.

I don't understand why she hasn't told me.

It seems that Paca kicked her out, quite rudely.

I guess she didn't like

that your mother didn't rely on her to disappear from this world.

I can understand.

It must have been a difficult reunion for my mom too.

Right.

I can't get it out of my head.

Your father's lie and your mom's disappearance

-ruined your life and mine. -[♪ tense instrumental music playing]

My life and yours?

Well, your life more than mine, but…

If your mother hadn't disappeared, maybe you and I would be together now.

Wow… Seriously, Miguel? Seriously?

You always have to be the center of everything.

-This has nothing to do with you. -I don't agree.

When will you stop obsessing over what could have been?

What's the matter with you?

[sighs]

You've been blaming yourself for years for things that didn't even happen.

I think your parents screwed you over with what they did.

But I'm here to support you.

Well don't, okay?

That's the past. Our story too.

-I want to leave it all behind. -Mm-hmm.

How do you do that?

How do you forgive a mother

who comes back after 20 years and turns your life upside down?

My life was already upside down before she came back.

But why is she back now, after all this time?

-Why do you care? -I care. Very much.

Okay? Because of her and her crappy decisions,

I missed my son's childhood.

[sighs]

The first time he said "Dad."

His first steps.

All his birthdays. Everything.

Enough. I can't stand all this resentment.

You might not care, but I'm sure that Lucas does.

Don't bring Lucas into this.

Stop holding things that happened centuries ago against my mom and me.

You are selfish. Both of you.

Leave me alone. And get out of my life once and for all.

[♪ music concludes]

The only thing I want

is for you to forgive me someday.

I've been blaming myself for what happened for 20 years.

Going over every word I said before you walked out that door.

And now, I want you to listen carefully.

Your return is a blessing.

-Emilio-- -No, let me finish.

Yesterday, when I saw you, I froze.

I wasn't even able to open my mouth.

But you lifted a huge weight off my shoulders.

You are doing the same for me right now.

And yes, you made many mistakes,

but it would be really mean if I didn't forgive you

after I made the biggest mistake.

The biggest one? I don't think so.

I was a coward, Laura.

I made Gracia believe the accident happened

because you went out looking for her.

Why?

I don't know. Because I was ashamed.

My pride was hurt, I was furious.

Whatever the reason, I was cruel.

And that's why I know she will never forgive me. Me neither.

The one who ought to seek forgiveness is me, Emilio.

[Emilio, whispering] No.

I left to avoid hurting you all.

But Paloma is right. I ruined your lives.

No, no, no. You suffered as much as we did.

And I forgive you.

Once and a thousand times, if that's necessary.

-[♪ gentle instrumental music playing] -[Emilio] You know what, Laura?

There wasn't a single day in all these years…

when I didn't think of you.

I never forgot you.

Emilio…

I'm not the same woman I was.

For me, you are.

You have been this whole time.

And you'll continue being after this miracle.

[♪ music intensifying]

[♪ music concludes]

What are you doing here? Didn't it go well with Mom?

Yes. It's Miguel. He always has to spoil everything.

Miguel?

I'm sick of him bringing up the past every time we see each other, Paloma.

-He knows about Mom. -That's why he wanted to see me.

To add fuel to the fire about something that happened almost a lifetime ago.

Yes, but it affects this life.

I can't stand it anymore.

I'm tired of thinking how life would be had things happened differently.

I need to leave all that behind, but he keeps on insisting.

He won't let me move on.

I understand why you are so stressed.

Besides, this thing with Mom is difficult. I'm having a hard time processing it.

I'm not saying it is easy. I'm saying it is exhausting.

I was with Mom and the kids this morning, and we saw Tano.

Everything was so normal, so relaxed…

I don't know why Miguel wants to complicate everything.

Tano comes up everywhere lately.

Yes. And you can't imagine how grateful I am.

He's the only one who makes me forget about everything.

With him, everything flows.

In that case, you don't know how lucky you are.

He is the only thing I'm excited about.

But there is a problem.

What's that?

He's Miguel's brother.

Well… What does it matter?

If he makes you happy, if you go well together,

you don't owe anyone an explanation.

Are you sure you didn't store it in a drawer?

No. It has to be in this box. I'm sure.

Because it was here, in this box.

[rattling]

Here it is.

Look.

Here it is. Here it is.

This is it.

Ah! It's a sabina tree!

Was there sabinas on the farm? I can't remember.

No. There weren't. The chain and the name "Las Sabinas" come from something else.

And from another time.

I need to ask you a favor, Don Emilio.

What is it?

-[♪ somber instrumental music playing] -I'm sorry about what I said yesterday.

I was out of line. Could you forget it?

You don't have to be embarrassed, Trini.

Right now, I'm…

not ready for…

You know what I mean.

Promise you'll forget about it.

Thank you.

For you.

[♪ music concludes]

Dad said you were here.

I've got a lot of work. What do you want?

To see you. To talk to you.

I wish you would have come to the youth facility to talk to me.

[Laura] Everything I did was wrong.

I have just seen Dad, and we have been able to talk calmly.

Calmly.

How do you talk calmly?

Can you explain it to me?

I understand that you need time.

And I have no right to ask anything from you

after disappearing from your life as I did.

But I want…

I want to make it up to you

-for all the pain I caused you. -[♪ soft instrumental music playing]

And I won't stop until I do it.

I've made many mistakes.

-But there is something I… -[sniffles]

…I am proud of.

I'm proud of having you all. I am, with all my heart.

You and your sister. And that love is forever.

It won't change.

[sobs]

[Laura] No.

How can I love you this much?

[sobs]

-[♪ music concludes] -Hey, Mom.

-[shakily] Hi. -Is dinner almost ready?

In about half an hour.

Are you crying?

-No. -[♪ somber instrumental music playing]

Mom, are you okay?

[sobs softly]

I'm fine.

You're fine? Yeah, right. And I speak perfect French. Come here.

-Come. -[sobs]

Tell me.

I'm so stupid, Richi.

I'm so stupid for thinking I had a chance with him.

-With who? Don Emilio? -Yes.

Yesterday, I had the brilliant idea of opening my heart to him.

And? What happened?

Did the old man bark at you? If he did--

No, honey. Quite the opposite. He was very kind.

I think I got my hopes up because of that. But now…

With Laura's return, everything is ruined.

-A little bit, yes. [sniffles] -[♪ music concludes]

You should have seen how he looked at her when she came to see him this afternoon.

He's still in love with her.

Come on, cheer up…

Mom, don't cry. Look. Hey.

-Don Emilio is a good man. -Yes.

But he doesn't deserve a single one of your tears.

I won't stand a chance. She's the love of his life.

And you, the love of mine.

[chuckles]

I love you so much.

-Me too. -Can you help me with dinner?

Have you heard?

-I wanted to know how you were doing. -[Paca] Mm.

And to gossip, while you are at it,

to entertain your customers later. I know you very well.

You know me, indeed.

That's why you know perfectly well that I will never break your trust.

How can I not come

after what you told me when I went with you to see her grave?

Keep your compassion for those who need it.

If that miserable woman had the courage to destroy my life,

I had the same courage, or more, to get up and carry on without her.

Don't get pride and strength mixed up.

[sniggers] What do you know about strength?

You've been crying and begging me for help your whole life.

Go on, Paca.

Target all your resentment at me, you are great at that.

If you don't like what you hear,

you can turn around and leave.

Why are you treating me like this?

I'm your friend.

[huffs]

You won't make me hate you.

And you know why?

Weren't you leaving?

[Silvia] Go on, Paca.

I know what's behind that mask.

Pain and more pain for what you couldn't have with her.

We both know where you ended up because of that pain.

And what it took me to prevent you from going where you thought she was.

[Gracia] Tano.

[Tano] Hey! What are you doing? Where are you going?

Nowhere. I'm where I want to be.

[♪ soft instrumental music playing]

Wow, what's all this for?

Nothing. I just want to be happy, laugh and have a good time.

I don't know what you took, but I want some too.

[both laugh]

I want to jump off the waterfall like we did when we were kids.

I want you to encourage me.

To go hand in hand together and jump into the unknown.

-I want that too. -You too?

Sorry. This might not be the best way to approach the mayor.

Don't worry about him. Besides, he never votes for me.

Why don't we go somewhere quiet?

-Wait. -Your place.

-Now? -Yes.

Why don't we wait until tonight? I'll cook dinner--

-I just want to be with you. -Right…

It's okay. Let's go. Let's go.

What? [laughs] But…

I hope I made the bed earlier.

[Gracia chuckling]

[♪ music fading]

[footsteps approaching]

What the hell are you doing here?

Now this is my house too.

Laura is not here.

I'm not looking for her.

She already came crying to El Acebuche yesterday.

Didn't you know?

I can see you two still have great communication.

If you are here to laugh at us, turn around and leave.

I won't let you tear her apart after all she's suffered.

So understanding all of a sudden.

We were the ones who suffered…

-[laughs] Right. -[Paca] …when she died.

But are you able to feel anything for anyone?

Only if they deserve it.

And do you think that miserable woman deserves it?

That miserable woman, as you call her, had the courage to come back

and make amends.

A bit too late.

Are you really not relieved that she's back?

Do we have to thank her?

I've already done that.

-And hopefully that'll be enough… -Go on.

To make her forget about me and get back together with you?

That's exactly what I wanted to tell you.

If you want to be a happy family again, suit yourselves.

Keep those puppy dog eyes for her.

She's all yours. You can keep her.

Why did she visit you last night?

What did she want from you?

That's not the question.

The question is, "What does she want from you?"

She didn't give a damn about her family for 20 years.

And all of a sudden, she's in Manterana, crying all over the place.

[♪ mysterious instrumental music playing]

We'll talk again when you find out.

Enjoy her… if you can.

[♪ music concludes]

Hold on. I'm serious. Who would have thought

this afternoon that, instead of checking LED bulb budgets…

-[laughs] -[laughs] I promise it's true.

…I would be here

making one of my dreams come true? Honestly.

I don't know. I just hope it was special.

Mm, let me think. Was it special?

Don't think for too long.

-[laughs] -You don't have to think for that long.

Of course it was special.

Hey, have you got any plans the last weekend of March?

I have no idea.

I don't know where I'll be tomorrow, let alone the last weekend of March.

Okay. Then, save it for me.

Why? Is it your birthday or something?

No. But it's the anniversary of something that brings us together.

What? What happened that day?

-Don't you remember? [laughs] -No.

That day we jumped off the Moralejo waterfall.

I remember because it was the last day of our Easter break,

and I was terrified.

Ah!

-You didn't tell my kids about that. -No.

That's why I wanted you to jump with me. I didn't want to jump on my own.

-We encouraged each other. Just like now. -Exactly.

-Exactly. -Mm-hmm.

[whispers] Exactly.

That's why I want you to come with me on that day.

Didn't you say the access was closed?

-We are not going to the waterfall. -[Gracia] Ah.

I want you to marry me that day.

[laughs]

Yes, sure. I'll go buy my wedding dress right now.

Are you serious?

Think about it.

If you say yes, I would have made…

[exhales] …two dreams come true on the same day.

[laughs]

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[speaks indistinctly]

LAURA MONTALBO PASSES AWAY IN TRAFFIC ACCIDENT

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Subtitle translation by Alba Loureiro