A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
Hugo.
Hugo, I don't know what my mother's up to, man, but she's got a plan.
We won't go to prison.
Excuse me.
-Excuse me, madam. -Mercedes, why have you gathered us here?
First, I'd like to thank the media for coming.
What I say will change my family's story
and the story of this damn trial that shouldn't have happened.
Hugo!
What's up?
What I will say isn't easy for me…
-What is it? -I want to know too.
…hardest thing I've ever done.
Manuel Cruz and I had an intimate relationship some months ago.
-Since when? -Why didn't you say--
-She's lying. -The judge knows you're going public?
-She's desperate. -I don't think she's lying.
Manuel Cruz and I broke it off a week before he was selected to hear the case.
I'm no lawyer,
but an affair with the judge could cause a mistrial, right?
-That's why she did it. -So, we should thank her.
The case was tainted from the start, the whole process.
To uphold the judicial system's integrity, the law can't ignore this.
Will there be a mistrial?
-What's the next step? -Here.
As I said…
I hope it's declared a mistrial.
Fuck.
Rubén. It's César.
It's okay.
-You must go. Come. -No, I don't want to leave him.
You have to. Let's go.
Come on.
When I got here… he shot--
Easy. You don't need to say anything now, okay?
-All right? -We should call his father.
Okay?
LOCAL POLICE
Call the Civil Guard and guide the ambulance here.
I'll stay with him.
While awaiting the fallout from Mercedes Entrerríos' statement
about her affair with Judge Manuel Cruz,
we have some breaking news,
the death of Hugo Roig.
As announced by the Civil Guard, it would appear he took his own life.
After he was declared guilty, Hugo Roig, a second lieutenant in the army…
-Marta. -…was discharged from the…
I'm really sorry, Alba. They have declared a mistrial.
But that doesn't mean they will get away with it.
We'll have a new trial, rest assured.
Also,
that poor kid's suicide will benefit us.
Where are you going? Alba!
Alba?
CONTACTS
The number you're calling is switched off or--
I got it.
Listen, I…
I thought that…
if I get close to Jacobo,
if I gain his trust,
maybe… maybe we could get something.
But, Bruno,
do you think he'll open his arms to you?
I don't know. We have to try.
We could get proof of what they did to you or that exonerates me.
-I don't think he's that dumb. -What can we do, then?
What can we do?
Sit back and do nothing and let fate take care of them?
We can't do that.
Look…
I know that I can do this, and I'm ready.
But if you ask me to forget about it, I will.
No, Bruno, if you're willing to do this for us, I am too.
And here I thought that we would be together again.
-Right? -Hey.
We will be together, but they won't know that.
Together to the end.
To the end.
We should halt some jobs if we want to build the resort.
It's not a good time to start anything, son.
I think it is, Dad.
It's time to do something and instill calm in the board members.
Víctor Entrerríos said, when things go wrong,
the worst is others knowing things have gone wrong.
I agree with Jacobo. We should convey a sense of normality.
While shares may dip,
we are still one of the most reliable developers out there.
Eloy, are the new lawyers coming now?
Yes, that's right.
I have to leave.
We'll continue tomorrow.
Mariano asked me to get the boys out of the country.
Take them somewhere with no extradition, like the Seychelles, Mauritius, Haiti.
It's an option.
Come on, Mercedes.
You're the sensible one in the family.
Last thing the company needs
is for two of the board members to become fugitives.
Not to mention the high chance of them being arrested.
It wouldn't hurt to make some calls.
Get out of the way! Let me in!
I mean it, you can't go in.
I called you a thousand times. You won't pick up.
I'm sorry. I just called security.
-Get out of here, please. -Don't worry, Eloy.
You must call the media and take it all back.
You know I can do you unimaginable harm.
More… than letting my son go to jail while you're sleeping with me?
Get your hands off me!
-Hold him until the police arrive. -No.
Let him go. Escort him out.
SECURITY
Is that what you want?
I warn you that I won't sit back and do nothing.
Get out of the way!
I can't stand funerals.
I needed to disconnect for a bit.
How's Rubén?
Bad.
Then again, I thought he'd be worse.
I still don't believe it.
Me neither.
We could have spoken to him.
Fuck, if he was so bad, we could have helped him.
So, now what?
What do you mean?
Us… after everything that's happened.
If you had testified that you remember that we didn't force Alba…
But I don't remember.
-Yeah. -Alba was my girlfriend. What could I do?
-At times, I feel like she still is. -She must have felt the same.
-It's why you got a reduced sentence. -Yes, sure.
Reduced from 25 to 15, right? Big deal.
If it was so important, why didn't you tell me?
I get not telling Hugo or Rubén, but why didn't you fucking tell me?
I really don't want us to grow apart.
You're like a brother to me.
After my parents died, Clara and you have been my family.
Look, Bruno…
many things have happened to throw us all off.
Let's hope time sets things straight.
We have to get over this.
We need to.
I can't believe they got off scot-free again.
There will be a new trial.
Yes, but I bet they have an excuse to delay it.
-Can we change the subject, please? -Sure.
Tirso is selling off his shop.
-I'll upload it to some web pages. -Very good idea.
Obviously. It was mine.
What I'll do is only open by appointment.
When I know if I'm going to jail or not, well, I'll see if I sell it all.
I'm off. I have to go talk to Marta.
We'll talk later, okay?
-I'll call you. -Chin up.
I wish those sons of bitches would stop making her suffer.
Are you afraid what they may do to you?
My life is a mess, Bego. Everything is an uphill struggle for me.
I have nobody.
I try to do things right, and it's gone wrong so many times.
That's not true. You aren't alone, Tirso.
You have Alba…
and you have me.
Mom, I'm not hungry.
How do you know it's me?
I yelled at Rosario. She won't be back soon.
Honey, don't scare her. Without her, this house would be a mess.
Why don't you go, Mom? Leave me alone.
You need to eat.
Maybe later.
Sandra called me. She's worried.
You don't answer her calls.
I don't feel like it.
She was very understanding to take you back.
She clearly loves you.
-It would be a shame to lose her again. -I won't lose her.
Her dad never liked me, and with all of this, imagine now.
Well, you take care of Sandra. I'll take care of her father.
I can't think about that now.
I still have Hugo in my fucking head.
-And you were there when he-- -Yes.
Well…
Life is just shit, Mom.
Sometimes it is.
That keeps you from seeing that it's also wonderful.
Yeah.
What about you and the judge?
Where can we rank that?
As both.
I met him when I met your father. And you know the rest of the story.
-Yes. Me and everybody in Spain. -I had to do something, Rubén.
I'll hire the best law firm for the next trial.
Yes. Mom, you know very well
all we won was a little time before going to jail, right?
For what?
I didn't do anything wrong. Why do I have to rot in jail?
At times, I think Hugo had the right idea.
Don't talk nonsense.
I'd kill myself if anything happened to you.
This is all that bitch Alba's fault.
I don't want to go to jail.
Before kicking me out, I ask that you listen to me.
Be quick. I don't feel like seeing your face.
I would feel the same, so I'll be brief.
I came to offer you a deal.
A deal?
Go to the police and tell them your testimony was a lie you made up
to get money and take revenge on Rubén.
I'll see to it that you will be set for life.
If not, I'll be forced to make your life hell.
Have you come to my house to threaten me?
Have you no shame?
Get out of here.
I don't doubt that it was horrible.
What about your family?
I swear, if you don't take the deal, I'll do all I can to destroy their lives.
You have no idea what money and influence can get you.
Believe me, I'm getting an idea.
If you accept my offer,
you'd face making a false accusation and perjury in a criminal case.
That's a year in prison.
When you get out, you'll have anything you want.
You and your loved ones.
Everyone's happy.
Your family and mine.
You're used to power getting you everything, right?
All the money in the world won't keep your nephew and your son
from going to jail.
I expected this.
But, as soon as I walk out that door, you'll reflect on the pros and cons.
You proved to be very brave
and tough.
I hope you're smart too.
I'll ring you so you have my number.
Don't bother.
Think about it…
and choose what's best for you.
Or I'll ruin the lives of those you love.
Dad.
Now that you've got your life back…
don't waste it with this.
What's this? You don't smoke.
Since March 21st, 1995.
When I was born.
When you have a son, you'll know the sacrifices we make.
So, how is Rubén?
Must be awful seeing your friend shoot himself.
Well, he's not well.
It's a blow.
I wish it had been me that was there.
Son…
did you do it?
You all raped that girl?
If so, I would like to know how I failed you.
I'd be as guilty as you are.
You did nothing wrong, Dad.
You've been the best.
It's just that sometimes my cousin and I make bad choices.
That night was so confusing, you know?
We drank a lot.
There were drugs involved.
I don't want it to sound like an excuse, but… it was…
it was Rubén's idea.
Good morning. Shall I make your coffee?
No. I won't have breakfast.
What's with that face, son? Like you're just back from a party.
Looks like you slept in the guest room, right?
Well…
-I'll go find Sandra. -How are you two?
Fine.
She looked very happy about the wedding.
What the hell, Dad? Who remembers that wedding now?
Son, I'm very worried seeing how this situation is affecting you.
Yes, Dad. I can tell.
And I thought…
It's just an idea.
I thought maybe it would be a good idea to visit Dr. Salarich.
What? The bitch who testified against me?
She helped before. Just an idea.
Do I tell her my childhood traumas or the present ones?
You're blaming your parents?
Why would I? You're both fucking role models.
Don't even think about blaming us for the shit going on in your head.
Of course not! You're not at fault. This family is fucking bullshit, Dad!
And I have to go to a psychologist? Come on, man! Fuck off!
Well, tell me what was so urgent.
See, Eloy,
everything that happened since the trial is affecting the company a great deal.
I know that well.
Her infidelity with the judge was the final touch.
Which caused a mistrial, by the way.
Come on, you know that only bought us some time.
It's not the solution to the problem. But the harm to the company was instant.
If we don't remedy this, it will be irreparable.
-Iván, what did you come to tell me? -Mercedes has caused us enough trouble.
It's time we take the reins ourselves.
You and me.
I just do what your father would have done.
He chose Mercedes to take control--
Shit, Eloy! What would my dad think if he were here?
The company he loved most in this world, more than his family, going to ruin.
You and me, Eloy.
You and me.
-Why are you here? -Where's Tirso?
-Not here, so go. -Where is that prick?
He's not here. He's not coming. So you should fuck off.
He's not coming.
Rubén, I'll call the police if you don't get out.
Do you hear me?
Get the fuck out of here!
Do you hear me?
Tell him I'll see him soon. Okay?
Fucking bitch!
Thank you.
-Hi, Alba. -Hi.
-How are you? -Fine.
-I wanted to talk-- -Your dealing was over, right?
Your life was a mess. You fucked up, felt alone.
-You're a dick, Tirso! -What happened?
Rubén came by looking for you.
-He did? Are you okay? -Yes, I'm fine.
He tossed the place, and he took some drugs.
-I threw away the rest. -You did what?
-Fuck you, Bego! -No, fuck you!
-You're still at it? -No! No drugs in over a month!
So, why keep them?
I must give them to my dealer! Things are tense!
The dealer has a dealer.
You're so stupid!
No, you're stupid!
I swear I haven't dealt anything for more than a month. I swear!
Do what you want, Tirso.
Go away, please.
César, I'm begging you.
Your daughter?
César.
She had an emergency.
I didn't know where to go. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to come here.
-Calm down. -But…
-What happened was wild. -What's up? Assholes.
Hey! Give me a beer.
She's a fucking blonde, of course.
Can I get two beers, please?
So? How are you?
I'm sure I'll feel better when I finish this.
Hello.
-The restraining order. You can't be here. -Come on, Alba. Stop lying.
We both know you enjoyed it.
What about our moment?
When I came back to be alone with you?
Don't you remember?
LIFE IS STRANGE
I just don't get it. This morning she was so well.
What did the doctors say?
I didn't speak to them. I spoke to my ex-wife.
It seems she didn't respond well to her treatment.
Poor thing.
-Thank you. -Why?
For listening to me. For not kicking me out.
No thanks necessary.
Olivia asks about you a lot.
-Your daughter is an angel. -Yes.
She's convinced we're together.
And if we aren't now, we will be in the future.
Well…
girls are like that.
Clara.
The thing is that…
when I'm with you, I feel good.
You make me feel calm.
You help me forget all the shit that's going on.
César,
no.
Yeah.
Sorry.
Luisito, how many times must I tell you you can't play in here?
-Where did you get that ball? -A man gave it to me.
A man? What man?
Luisito, you can't accept gifts from strangers, okay?
Okay.
I wouldn't say I'm a stranger.
Can I keep the ball?
Yes, honey. But play on the street, okay?
They never stay put at this age. Rubén was the same.
Always out and about. I got tired just looking at him.
I'm sorry about the trial,
but what they did to Alba is unforgivable.
Yes, if I had raised him better, spent more time with him…
There are… things,
try as you may, that turn out bad.
-Mom, can I have an ice cream? -Yes?
-What's your favorite flavor? -Nougat.
Goodness! Mine too.
Go take one, honey. Take one.
You shouldn't be here.
It was you who texted me saying you wanted to talk.
Yes, I know. But not here.
Okay.
Shall I call you?
I'll call you.
Go. Toño could be back any minute.
Your husband doesn't know how lucky he is.
Hey.
What's up, man?
Have you seen my cousin Rubén?
No. Why?
I've been looking for him all day and can't find him.
You won't find him here.
May I come in?
-Sure. Come in. -Well, you didn't say anything.
I have no idea where he can be, but he must be really fucked up.
Between us, Hugo really fucked us over.
Shooting himself makes us look guilty.
It doesn't help us in people's eyes.
-Hey, what do you know about Alba? -I know nothing about Alba.
Why? Why do you ask that?
Curiosity, dude. I don't know.
I told you.
That is over. And it pisses me off because I couldn't see it.
But now I see it.
And I know what's important.
Fuck her.
That's my Bruno. That guy.
Now let's worry about my lunatic cousin. Cheer him up.
-If you think he can be cheered up. -Yes, you'll see how he gets over it.
Let's see. Where the fuck is that guy?
-I just don't understand it. -Wait.
I bet I know where he is.
You can't be here, Rubén.
I have Hugo's keys.
-The fuck is he doing here? -Take it easy.
-He's worried about you, like me. -Hey, we shouldn't be here.
Look, here's our fucking Jiminy Cricket.
Well, I think I will stay here.
Snort this and have my last whiskey with Hugo.
-Come, cuz, let's go. -No one's leaving here.
You should see your fucking faces.
You know what's a fucking great idea?
Why don't we teach that motherfucker Tirso a lesson, and that Alba bitch?
Right? For fucking up our lives.
Yes, awesome idea, but drop the gun.
They fucking killed Hugo.
Nobody is going near Tirso or Alba. We must think about the next trial.
-Hugo killed himself. -Rubén, drop the gun.
You don't give a fucking shit about us.
Why do you say that? I… That… That's not true. You're like my brothers.
You know that.
Where did you get that?
I have the keys to the gun locker. Do you want one? There are more.
Well…
No. One's missing. The one he used.
Well, if we're staying here… let's drink, right?
-Hey! -Hey!
-Why not get a glass for Hugo? -Cuz, lower the gun.
Cuz,
stop playing and give it to me.
Hugo's? No problem.
CIVIL GUARD - DO NOT CROSS
Come on, let's have a drink.
Don't fucking say that.
Okay.
I don't get why you don't call the cops.
-I have my reasons. Trust me. -Oh, yes?
He's looking for Tirso, harassed me, and assaulted you at the bar.
Call Marta, see what she thinks.
Earth to Alba. You must call the cops--
We're not calling the police or Marta or anybody! Shit!
I just need to think and keep calm.
I can't let this overwhelm me. I can't.
Fuck!
Well…
there's good news.
Look.
You have a lot of admirers.
From all over.
Holland.
Italy.
Spain.
You're famous, girl.
"You're an inspiration for me and my daughter."
"For your fight, you deserve justice. We fight with you."
ALL FOR ALBA. ALBA FOR ALL.
"Your courage makes me proud as a woman."
"People like you are inspiring."
"Thank you, Alba. We're with you."
-He did what? -Yes, but it was just a scare tactic.
What do you mean? That psycho could have done anything.
Well, he didn't. It's over. I just wanted you to know.
-I'll kill that prick. -Bruno, no.
-You can't do anything. -I swear, when I see him…
-He won't go near you again. I promise. -Bruno, you can't do anything to him.
Just go on as normal.
If you do anything, we'll lose this opportunity.
You even said we're very close.
Okay?
And yes, right, it was hard, because I…
I didn't expect to find him in front of me, but…
I'm fine. Okay?
He'll have to try harder to scare me.
You won't even report him?
He's got a restraining order!
No, no reports. I'll just try to buy time with Mercedes.
Okay? Call you soon.
All right.
Good evening, Alba.
-Hello, Mercedes. -Did you make a decision?
That's why I called.
I need time.
Not too much.
When I have an answer, I'll call you back.
Very well.
Eloy.
Have someone follow Alba.
To be her shadow.
Good night.
No. Wait. Stay up for a while. It's been ages since it's nice and quiet.
Come on.
Look at you. Working all day, and you look beautiful.
Stop. Toño, stop.
We can't act like we're happy, because we aren't.
What do you mean? Of course we are.
Didn't we agree we'd start over with a clean slate? So this is it.
Luisito's fine. He's healthy, happy. We love each other.
What's worrying your little head is the restaurant thing--
It's not just the restaurant, Toño.
This year has been very hard, and…
and I did things.
I did things I deeply regret.
No. You're a good woman.
You may have made a mistake. You would never do anything to regret.
-That's why you're my woman. -Toño, stop.
You remember asking me how I knew Eloy?
Yes.
I lied to you.
I was paid off to not tell the police
I found Rubén's ring where they raped Alba.
No.
-You… did… No. -There's more, Toño.
No. There's no more. I don't want to know.
He'll be here soon.
Okay, Emilio. I'll call you later. Sorry to keep you.
-How's your daughter? -Well, little change, really.
Look, I changed my mind, and I will be needing you.
I actually don't remember why I ended our agreement.
Tensions, I guess.
First, we take care of Olivia.
Just tell me the cost of the new treatment.
And I'll need you to watch Alba.
I want to know her every step.
Excuse me.
I'll be right back.
Hello? Yes?
-What's wrong, Toño? -Hey.
Get out of here.
-You don't own the bar. -For you, it's as if I did.
Well, what's going on here?
This pig has been working for the Entrerríos for years. Right?
Protecting them, cleaning up their shit.
-I remind you, I'm police. Watch it. -A fucking local cop.
No. That's not true. Tell him, César. Tell him it's not true.
Tell him. Am I lying?
Here.
No. But how could that be true?
I've known him since we were little. We're friends.
I'm sorry, Toño. That guy is really shady.
What's up with this town? Is everyone lying to me?
Calm down.
How can I calm down? Nobody could calm down here.
Well, I'd better come back later. Okay, Toño?
Okay. Goodbye.
Who left you this envelope?
With all this mess, I'm not sure. I think it was César, who's a liar.
-César? -Yes.
Alba, I hope I can help you this time.
-There's time to stop this lunacy. -You again. I won't stop!
-Please. You already ruined my life. -Go away.
-I did all I could for Rubén. -That's a lie!
As the examining judge, you could have done as you pleased.
You made me think that just to sleep with me.
You're a shit!
-Wait, Mercedes, please. -You know how important Rubén is to me.
I begged you for help, and you slept with me.
-I did more than you think. -Let me go.
Let me go.
Let me go, I said!
Mercedes!
If you leave me, I'll lose the only good thing left.
You're still an attractive woman. Tremendously attractive.
Since you got here, I've wanted to fuck you on this table.
I'm no one's whore.
Listen to me, you bitch.
This merger is our only option to get over the crisis.
If we join forces, other board members will consider it.
Rubén and my son will go to prison. Eventually, this matter will be forgotten.
I came to say goodbye. I'm off to Houston with my daughter.
Don't lose sight of her. Day and night.
Yes. That's what I'm doing.
Any news?
I'm "JavitoJabato."
And Jacobo is "Jeycob5."
CONNECTED
He just logged in.
-Are you afraid of going to jail? -Of course.
But what do you want from me?
We're following the right steps.
JEYCOB5: HI
Hello, Marta.
-What is it? -It will help you at trial.
I read the files.
Apparently, they were drugged and gang-raped.
I was alone, confused. I withdrew the accusation.
Do you suspect our rapists were the same?
You don't have the balls to look at me after--
Don't go there.
I knew they were pricks, but you're the worst.
-Oh, yeah? -Yes.
Can't be worse than you, honey.
-Hey! -Alba, no.
-Bitch. -What are you looking at? You want some?