We suspect…
PREVIOUSLY
-…that Laura might not be Laura. -You're kidding.
Gracia has been humming that piano song you wrote all day.
-I'd love it if you played it. -[♪ serene piano music playing]
[Carmen] She spends hours on her own because of your job.
And, of course, someone comes in and gives her a bit of attention…
-Who? -Tomás.
They've been sleeping together.
-No. -It was a mistake, but it's over now.
Do you think that it makes sense to carry on with this marriage?
[Esther] Why did you tell him?
You have five minutes to leave El Acebuche.
-You love Esther, don't you? -I do.
Then you will forgive her.
As she forgave you for all the pain we caused her.
Are you the father of the baby Gracia is expecting?
-You are not right in the head. -[Tano] Maybe, it would be best.
-What? -Not to have the baby.
[Tano screams]
[♪ theme music playing]
RETURN TO LAS SABINAS
[♪ theme music concludes]
[exhales]
[♪ mysterious instrumental music playing]
1ST CHRISTMAS - MANTERANA FESTIVAL
[videotape clattering]
[exhales]
[sighs]
[chuckles, sighs]
There you are.
[♪ music intensifies]
-Good, good, good. -[♪ music concludes]
Good morning.
[Miguel] Hi.
How is it going?
Have you talked to Esther?
No.
I spent the night at our house in town to try and clear my head.
And how did that go?
Did it help?
I don't know if I can forgive her.
It's difficult to overcome infidelity.
But not impossible.
Esther ended up taking it on the chin and forgiving you.
I know.
It'd be fair to give her another chance, but I don't know if I can.
What's the problem?
[♪ pensive piano music playing]
You still love her, right?
Yes, yes. Of course.
That doesn't change overnight, but…
I just want to blow it all to hell. That's what I would do.
Well, that'll pass. And you'll get through this. Trust me.
-Thanks. -What for?
For being there and… [laughs]
…for not letting me go mad over all this.
You don't need to thank me.
-Have you talked to Tano? -[♪ music concludes]
I didn't… I didn't tell him yesterday. I thought it was best that you told him.
Yes, yes. I talked to him yesterday.
Well…
I hope that he understands now that Tomás wanted to mislead Esther
with everything he said about us.
And that it misled him instead.
Hm.
What's important is that everything is clear now. Your brother has moved on.
Right.
All good with Tano?
Yes, yes. All good.
He was so happy yesterday after the ultrasound… [laughs]
I'm not surprised.
I'm very happy for you two, really.
-Congrats. -Thank you.
-[Miguel] You're welcome. -[♪ gentle piano music playing]
You and Esther will be fine. You'll see.
And who knows? The next ultrasound might be of your baby.
I hope so.
[objects clattering]
[♪ music concludes]
Is that all you're having for breakfast?
You haven't eaten either.
I'm not hungry.
Thinking about what Laura has done to you makes my stomach turn.
-I'm calling Miguel. -No way.
Mom, give me the phone. I haven't heard from him since yesterday.
-He didn't even sleep at home. -What did you expect?
That he'd come back with flowers? We will hear from Miguel soon.
But we'll have to wait until his pride heals
-before we see him back home. -Mom, please.
Don't you realize?
He is punishing you.
When his bruised ego recovers, he'll come back to you.
-[♪ soft tense instrumental music playing] -What if he doesn't?
That won't happen.
I'm not so sure.
Yesterday, he said he doubted whether our marriage made sense.
-Hi, honey. -Good morning.
-Good morning, darling. -Where's my dad?
He left very early to go to the co-op.
-So, he's as busy as usual. -[chuckles softly]
Mm. You know how he is.
[Lucía] And where's Laura?
Laura doesn't live here anymore.
How come?
Let's say that we've had
a few misunderstandings, and she's left.
I'm sorry for you. Well, for both of you.
But is it for good?
Honey, it's very recent. I think my mother would rather not talk about it.
-Sorry, Paca. -Don't worry.
Now, everyone is where they should be.
[♪ music concludes]
-No. -[birds chirping]
I'm not going anywhere.
But why? Paca knows who you are.
She could expose you now that you are not together.
No. She won't do that.
How can you know what that lunatic will do?
-[Carmen] Hm. -We are taking a big risk.
If you let me, I can empty her accounts in an hour.
-Don't even think about it. -Why? I don't understand you, Mom.
It's the ace up our sleeve if things go wrong.
The ace? Things are already going wrong.
With that fortune, we could leave and go far away from here.
We could live like kings.
But I want it all.
Las Sabinas, El Acebuche… everything.
Mom, we are going to screw this up.
If you listen to me, we can get more than we had ever dreamed of.
And way less than we deserve.
Let me try one more time.
But what do you want to try?
To patch things up with Paca. I know she's still in love with me.
And I also know her mining project is really important to her.
How can you be so sure?
Because neither of us ever give up. Ever.
But there can only be one winner here.
And you can be sure it will be me.
[♪ mysterious instrumental music playing]
But I need to know whether you'll help me.
I've already told you, Mom.
I'm leaving Manterana today.
Don't count on me anymore.
[♪ music concludes]
Hi.
-[Esther] Hi. -[Silvia] Mm.
If you're looking for Miguel, he hasn't come for coffee yet.
He must be busy with the co-op.
-Mm. Probably, yes. -Um…
Are you okay?
Yes. Yes, it's just that… I'm a bit tired. I haven't slept all night.
I hope that's not because of Miguel.
Oh… I'm not wrong, am I?
Shall we sit? You can tell me what happened.
I'll help you if I can.
-Yes, I know, Silvia, but it's just that… -It's just what?
Is it anything to do with the miscarriage? To overcome--
No. No, no. It has nothing to do with that.
What then?
-Miguel didn't sleep at home last night. -Why?
[♪ somber piano music playing]
Because I've done something unforgivable.
[Silvia] What happened?
I cheated on him with another man.
[exhales]
Nothing. Your mother won't answer the phone.
[huffs]
She hasn't been at the co-op either.
Did you speak to Gracia?
Yes. She hasn't heard from her since yesterday.
Where the hell is that woman?
We shouldn't have doubted her, Dad.
It's too late to be sorry.
Truth is that, at times, your mother didn't seem like your mother.
-Right, but I've been thinking and… -[♪ nostalgic piano music playing]
…it's been a very long time,
with everything she suffered in Argentina,
it's normal for her to not remember everything.
Yes, that's possible. It happened to me after I had the strokes.
What if she didn't like that we forced her to play the piano?
Maybe that's why she's avoiding us.
By the look on her face, she didn't enjoy that, did she?
What if we've pushed her away from us forever?
No, don't say that.
I've already gone through that.
And I paid for it.
And you did too.
-[♪ music concludes] -[birds chirping]
Can we talk?
If you are here to get your things,
I already told you I'd send them to Las Sabinas or…
wherever you tell me to.
Are you really going to let our relationship end like this?
You were the one who ruined our relationship
with your bad blood.
I understand that you are upset,
but I need you to forgive me.
Esther is sacred.
And you know that.
It was Miguel.
He cornered me, he made me upset, and I fell for it. I was a fool.
[chuckles softly] You can be many things,
but not a fool.
I made a mistake.
I'm so sorry.
I really am.
Give me another chance, Paca.
You've ruined my daughter's life.
And I'll never forgive you for that,
not even if you come begging.
Paca, I love you.
And I know you love me too.
We can't let this love slip through our fingers
because of some idiotic words.
I've gone through many things
-to accept you in my life… -[♪ pensive piano music playing]
…like pretending you are Laura
when you are not even her.
But now…
I've realized who you really are.
What does it matter what my name is?
I'd do anything for you.
And do you think hurting the person who deserves it the least is the way?
The real Laura
would have never done that.
Are you listening to yourself?
I don't want to listen to you anymore.
Please, leave.
I have a lot of work.
Why are you holding a grudge against me for hurting people?
What about you?
What about my family? You've been…
making their lives a living hell for 20 years!
-[inhales] Your family? -[♪ music concludes]
You've been living your lie for so long
that you can't tell the difference between reality and fiction.
-[♪ emotional instrumental music playing] -And you've been living
with resentment for so long, Paca,
that you don't know what love is anymore.
[slams table]
If you want to be alone forever…
so be it.
[♪ music intensifies]
[footsteps receding]
[♪ music concludes]
Daniel.
Really bad.
Listen, send me
everything we can use against Paca. Quickly.
Yes.
Everything. Bank statements…
If she doesn't want me with her, she'll have me against her.
Hurry.
[♪ tense instrumental music playing]
[indistinct chatter]
-[♪ music fades] -[door closing]
[Silvia] I thought you weren't coming today.
-Coffee? -[Miguel] Yes, please.
[♪ gentle pop music playing over speakers]
[coffee pouring]
You look terrible, honey.
-Are you okay? -Yes.
Esther came by earlier.
-Really? -Mm.
She told me what happened yesterday.
What exactly did she tell you?
Everything.
And that she feels awful for what she's done.
Right.
She could have thought about that before cheating on me with that shyster.
It's even worst to be cheated on with an asshole like Tomás.
Honey, what's happening to the two of you?
First, you and Gracia. Now, this.
It's all becoming a huge pile of trash. That's what's happening.
You know I've always supported your relationship.
-But it seems you go from bad to worse. -It's not my fault this time.
I know, but you can't make a decision in the heat of the moment.
If you don't understand each other,
-one of you has to be brave and… -I don't understand you, Mom.
If you and Esther aren't happy together,
maybe it's time to reevaluate your relationship.
-Are you telling me to leave Esther? -[Silvia] No… no.
What I'm saying is,
do you think that, despite all that's happened,
you could be happy together?
I'd like to think we could, but I don't know.
Well, then think about that.
And when you know for sure, do what you have to do.
Esther loves you very much.
She will wait for you,
but not forever.
I swear that I'm trying to think rationally, Mom.
But now there's Tano too.
What's the matter with Tano now?
I'm sick of his jealousy, his insecurities, and all that crap.
Don't tell me he's still obsessing over you and Gracia.
-[♪ soft tense instrumental music playing] -They are together, they love each other,
they're having a baby…
Why the hell won't he leave me alone?
What did he say?
Well, never mind.
Focus on sorting out your problem with Esther.
I'll talk to Tano, see if I can calm him down.
Well, good luck. You're going to need it.
[♪ music concludes]
Hey.
What are you doing here?
I wanted to say goodbye.
I'm leaving Manterana.
Leaving? Where?
I don't know yet.
Far away from here, I think.
But why? What happened?
Too many things.
Besides, I used to have a good reason to stay here.
The best reason.
But now…
-I… I feel really lonely. -[♪ pensive instrumental music playing]
I think I'll try my luck somewhere else.
I'm really sorry that you're leaving.
But if you think that's what you need…
It is.
[Manuela] I understand, Dani.
It might be what's best for you.
I'll miss you so much…
You are the only good thing that's happened to me in this town.
Damn, Dani.
[♪ music intensifies]
Thank you for everything.
I wish you all the best.
You too, Manuela.
[Miguel] Are you telling me to leave Esther?
[Silvia] No. What I'm saying is,
do you think that, despite all that's happened,
you could be happy together?
[♪ pensive instrumental music continues]
I've loved you,
I love you
and I will always love you.
[crowd] Aw!
Will you marry me?
Yes, honey, of course I will.
[crowd applauding]
You'd be the best mom ever. Look at Lucía.
Esther,
I want to see our children playing on this swing
and being as happy as you were.
This is our future.
With this ring, I take you, Esther, as my lawful wedded wife.
And I promise you that every day
you'll hear music, even though it isn't playing.
And you'll dance, even if you are sad.
Because I want you to be the most special
and loved woman in the world.
I'm pregnant.
[laughs] What?
[Esther] I'm pregnant. [chuckles]
We are finally going to be parents.
[♪ music intensifies]
[exhales]
[sighs]
[♪ music concludes]
Do you know what this is all about?
No. It's a mystery.
Your father has been preparing a surprise the whole afternoon.
[Tano] I've got no idea either.
-So? Do you recognize this? -[♪ upbeat instrumental music playing]
-Dad! -[laughs]
-Of course I do, it's our crib. -It is.
Here's where you and Paloma started dreaming. Dreaming and screaming,
you should have heard them. You better brace yourself.
-Mm-hmm. -[Gracia laughing]
But it doesn't look very sturdy, does it?
If it survived two beasts, it will survive a third.
And many more, huh?
-Dad, I love it, thanks. -Well…
I remembered it was in the storage room and…
well, I took it, cleaned it a bit, varnished it, and here it is.
Emilio, are you sure it is sturdy?
Won't it fall apart when the baby moves?
I'm sure. This can take anything. Even triplets.
-[laughs] -[Gracia chuckling] Can you imagine?
[all laugh]
I'll get a bottle of cava to baptize it.
Emilio, it's a crib, not the Queen Mary.
I don't care. Our grandchild is going to start its journey through life
in this, and we have to celebrate.
Come on, I'll get the glasses.
[♪ music concludes]
[birds chirping]
Hi.
[Esther] I've been calling you.
I know.
I haven't slept a wink all night.
That makes two of us.
I've been thinking, Esther, not only about what happened with Tomás--
-Miguel, please. -No, let me finish, please.
I thought about our relationship.
About everything we've gone through together,
the problems we've had and…
you've made a mistake.
And we can't change that.
But I've made even more mistakes than you.
[♪ pensive instrumental music playing]
I want to do things right, Esther.
I believe what happened between you and Tomás
was partly my fault too.
And I want to apologize.
No. Miguel, please, don't apologize.
I lost it completely.
Let's move on, Esther.
Let's be honest about our wishes, our fears…
And let's give us another chance.
Would you do it with me?
Of course.
If there's anything I've learned through all this,
it's that I don't want to lose you.
Me neither, my love. And I almost did this time.
I love you, Esther.
-Me too. -[♪ music intensifies]
More than anything in the world.
I'll prove it to you every day for the rest of my life.
Let's leave all the lies behind.
No more lies, my love. I promise.
Never again.
[♪ music concludes]
[♪ gentle pop music playing over speakers]
-"Wait and See"? -[laughs]
A threatening title, isn't it?
Just read it.
I was told about it when I was pregnant with Julia and I loved it.
No, no, it sounds great.
There's really good advice in there, and you're cracking up.
-Seriously? [laughs] -Yeah? [laughs]
I wish it had been published when I was pregnant with Lucas.
-Sure. Mm. -"Sure," what?
Are you going to read it?
Yes… no, no, well…
I might wait for the movie.
With a baby at home, we won't even watch three minutes of a movie, honey.
That sounds like a threat.
-[laughs] -[Tano] Yeah.
I have to go to work. I'm going to the restroom first.
When I come back, I want a recap of the first chapter.
Really?
[footsteps receding]
[phone buzzes]
[♪ mysterious instrumental music playing]
I'M HAVING LUNCH AT EDURNE'S HOUSE
[♪ music concludes]
Thank you, Gladys.
And you should thank me too, right?
That beauty must be from my cellar.
[chuckles softly]
Sorry, Mom, it was my fault.
-I hope you don't mind. -Of course not.
It looks like a special occasion.
Mm.
Would you like a glass?
I've been waiting for years.
I'll get another one for me.
And bring those little French cheeses your mom keeps under lock and key
-while you are at it. -[all laugh]
Yeah, take advantage of me now that I'm off-guard.
[exhales]
Thank you.
What for?
For being so brave.
Not many men can forgive cheating.
That shows how much you love Esther.
That's right.
But forgiving her doesn't mean that I'm over it.
I need your help.
-Me? -[Miguel] Mm-hm.
I love Esther.
I want to be with her.
But if she wants to be here,
there is something… well, someone,
who should disappear from our lives forever.
The third wheel.
If you don't help me,
I can't guarantee that Tomás' presence
won't end up damaging Esther and--
Your hurt pride.
-[♪ tense instrumental music playing] -I was going to say "me."
Mm. I get it.
But you must understand
that Tomás is an important cog in the wheel at El Acebuche.
He knows everything about his work.
I can't even do without him overnight.
I think you overestimate him.
He got you into legal problems
and other problems that are not so legal.
You are in deep water because of him, and he still has to get you out.
What good lawyers do is protect their clients.
And you are walking on a tightrope.
If you fall…
Esther will suffer.
[♪ music concludes]
Are you leaving?
Ah. Um, yes, I'm going to the council.
I'm meeting with a photographer from the regional government
who's coming to take some pictures by the council's facade.
-I want to be there to see what he does. -Don't you trust him either?
I'm sorry, what?
Hm.
I understand that some things are difficult to forget,
but if you want your marriage to work,
you can't be suspicious of Gracia.
I don't know why you are saying that. I trust her completely.
So, why have you been looking at her phone while she's gone?
[♪ mysterious instrumental music playing]
Tano, please. Tano.
You must get over what happened between her and your brother.
I know, I know, Mom. I try, but I…
I can't, I…
I can't control it. It's beyond me.
Well, you must if you want to be happy.
-[Tano sighs] -She's chosen you.
I know, I know, but… I…
I swear that I wake up in the morning, I see her smiling and I think,
"That's it, Tano. All the suffering is over.
"Today will be the first day of the rest of our lives."
Of course, honey.
That's the only truth.
Right, but then, during the day,
I see their gestures,
their complicity, those silences they share,
and I get mad, Mom, I get mad.
Mom,
I have even thought
that the baby Gracia is carrying…
[breathes shakily]
…is Miguel's.
[clears throat]
Tano, Tano… Tano, but…
how can you think such a thing?
I know, Mom.
I know it seems crazy, but what if that's what's happening to me?
-What if I'm becoming Dad? -No. Don't say that.
You are not like him.
You are a good person.
[sighs] I'm starting to doubt that. I'm seeing the same demons he saw.
I'm as jealous as he was when he ruined your life, Mom.
If you really feel that way,
you still have time to fix it.
I try, Mom, but I don't know how to do it.
You have to see a specialist.
A therapist?
Yes. Exactly.
Or a marriage counselor.
I'm sure that Gracia will do all she can to save your marriage.
What if Gracia finds out what I really am?
The monster inside me?
I'm scared. What if she leaves me, Mom?
I couldn't bear it.
Well, in that case, just go on your own.
But, Tano, please… Tano,
you need to tackle this problem.
Your father never did.
And you know how he ended up.
Do you want to end up like him?
No, of course not.
Then do something. But do it now.
Yes.
Yes, I'll do all I can to avoid ending up like him.
And to avoid losing Gracia.
That's good, honey.
You won't regret it.
[♪ music concludes]
[sighs]
[birds chirping]
[exhales]
What are you doing here?
-I'm looking for my mother. -Laura?
Yes. We are worried. We haven't heard from her since yesterday.
Your mother doesn't live here anymore.
I'm sorry, what?
-You heard me. -[♪ tense instrumental music playing]
She left El Acebuche.
But… aren't you together anymore?
I don't understand, Paca.
-What happened? -Ask her.
I don't need to explain anything to you.
Now, do what she did,
and leave.
[♪ music intensifies]
[Tano] Well…
Thank you, Sonia.
[exhales]
-[Miguel] Have you got a minute? -No, I don't have a minute.
[♪ music concludes]
-[Miguel] We need to talk about Gracia. -What do you want?
I was with her at the co-op
and I almost told her what her husband thinks about her baby.
Don't even think about it. You hear me? Don't even think about it.
-What did you tell her exactly? -Nothing.
Do you know why I pretended everything is fine?
Because you're my brother, and I want the best for you.
[laughs] Too little too late, brother.
Jesus, what's the matter with you?
I'm not the father of Gracia's baby.
What else do I have to say? Quit that stupid jealousy
and look towards the future. You'll ruin your marriage.
-You've ruined my marriage. -What are you saying?
You are together. And I'm with Esther.
We've given ourselves another chance because I love her.
And if you love Gracia as much as you say,
get that out of your head and fight for her.
-[♪ pensive instrumental music playing] -Yes, you are right, Miguel.
I'll do that. But do you know when?
When you disappear from our lives.
You are expecting a baby,
Esther and I weren't as lucky and we've lost ours.
If everything you have doesn't make you happy,
maybe you don't deserve it.
[♪ music intensifies]
[object thuds]
[object clinking]
[exhales]
[♪ music concludes]
Good morning, Paca.
I have news that will make your day.
I doubt you can do that, but go ahead.
The ecologist's appeal to stop the mining project
has been rejected.
So, we can go ahead with the mines.
Very good.
Would you like to see the resolution? It's clear.
Mm, no, no need.
Mm, aren't you happy?
Yes, of course, but…
not all news is good news.
-Ah. What happened? -[♪ soft tense instrumental music playing]
You've almost ruined my daughter's marriage.
You can't continue working for me.
What? No, listen.
Hold on, Paca.
This is not coming from you, right? Miguel has asked you to kick me out.
I don't need anyone to make decisions for me.
[laughs]
It's funny, isn't it?
No matter what your son-in-law does, he's always the chosen one in the end.
Here.
Dry your tears.
What's this?
-My payoff? -No.
Let's say it's a bonus
for your dedication all these years.
You'll also get your compensation, of course. It's the law.
As generous as usual, Paca.
As well as a small percentage of the mining project profits.
Right. For the mining project
and perhaps for my silence too, right?
I would say "For the sake of our mutual interests."
[laughs]
You can't buy me.
-I already did. -[chuckles] Yeah…
Now, take it and leave the badge of honor for the poor.
[chuckles] You are right, Paca. It's true.
I gave up fighting for Esther because of my ambition.
But I won't make the same mistake again.
-[footsteps receding] -[♪ music concludes]
It's okay, Tano, we can all say crazy things when we are nervous.
Right, but there's no excuse for what I said yesterday. I lost it.
[exhales]
Saying that it'd be best that…
that the baby…
-It's fine, really. -I just can't… Okay.
I understood it as a figure of speech.
A way to drive away your fears.
-Thanks, Esther. -[chuckles softly]
Can I ask you another favor?
Sure.
I'd like to keep this conversation
between us.
I am so sorry and so ashamed
about what I said yesterday that I don't want anyone to know.
Especially Miguel.
Don't worry, he won't know.
-Thanks, you are the best. -[chuckles softly]
I'm not surprised that Miguel forgave you.
Mm.
I didn't know that you had talked to Miguel about…
our crisis.
Yes. In fact, it got me thinking.
[inhales deeply, sighs]
It made me think that, if I want to be happy with Gracia,
I should be able to fight my demons.
-[♪ pensive instrumental music playing] -Mm.
I agree.
-And in fact-- -[phone ringing]
Excuse me.
Yes, Bea?
Um, yes. Yes, I have some here.
I'll bring them to you right away.
Give me a minute.
[door opening]
[Esther humming]
[bottle rattling]
[♪ music intensifies]
-[birds chirping] -[♪ music concludes]
[Tomás] Hi, Esther.
I didn't want to leave without saying goodbye.
Where are you going?
Your mother has decided to let me go.
-I had no idea. -She informed me a couple of hours ago.
Somebody must have convinced her that I'm not needed here.
I'm so sorry to have put my mother in this dilemma, Tomás,
because you are not solely responsible for this situation.
Don't worry.
I don't regret anything, Esther.
My feelings were always sincere.
The only thing I regret is that it ended like this between us.
[chuckles softly]
It's moving to see you suffering, Tomás.
I'm sure that Paca has found a way
to compensate you for your terrible suffering.
[laughs] She offered me a lot of money,
but, for your information, I refused to accept it.
I'm sure about what I want now.
And I know that I won't find what makes me happy in any suitcase.
[♪ tense instrumental music playing]
It makes me very happy
to see you're so insecure that you'd ask Paca to kick me out.
Mm? One last thing before I go.
Take care of Esther.
At least do that.
Huh?
[footsteps receding]
[♪ music concludes]
So, when is Daniel leaving?
Today.
-And how are you doing? -[footsteps approaching]
[♪ suspenseful rock music playing]
Can we help you?
I'm the one who's going to help you.
[♪ music concludes]
[♪ mysterious rock music playing]
[spoon clinking]
[♪ music concludes]
So, Paca and your mother are not together anymore.
That's what Paca seemed to suggest.
That they had broken up, and that Mom didn't live there anymore.
And doesn't she know where she is?
She doesn't, and she doesn't seem to care either.
Well, I just hope that your mother doesn't do anything crazy.
Mm.
I went to the hotel where she used to stay in San Luis,
but no sign of her there either.
-Well… -[footsteps approaching]
-Hey! -Mom.
Mom, are you all right? We haven't heard from you all day.
[Carmen] I'm sorry I scared you.
I couldn't answer your calls, I didn't have the strength at all.
We know you've broken up with Paca.
Mm. You were right.
I was with a bad person.
She's an insidious woman who spreads evil everywhere she goes.
Thank goodness you've realized in time.
Well, I can't stop loving her overnight,
but I can't continue looking the other way either.
[exhales] You've made a difficult decision.
But, with time, you'll see you did the right thing.
Well,
I don't want to wait that long.
-What's that? -[♪ mysterious funk music playing]
Proof of all the harm that woman is capable of doing to get what she wants.
Where is Gracia? Is she around?
-Um… -She's inside, resting.
I want her to know about this too.
-Could you tell her, honey? -Yes.
This is all we need to end Paca and her mining project.
[♪ music intensifies]
[♪ music concludes]
[Tano] Here, honey.
Thank you, my love.
I already know what you like.
Tea after a nap.
And something sweet.
And you? Aren't you having anything?
I can heat up more water.
No, my love. I already had coffee this morning.
-Thanks. -[♪ mysterious instrumental music playing]
[Paloma] Gracia?
-What? In the kitchen. -[♪ music stops]
[Paloma] Could you come here for a minute?
Mom is here. She wants to talk to us.
I'm coming. I'm coming.
[♪ music resumes]
Something's going on, I don't know what.
Mm.
[Gracia] I'll tell you in bit.
What? I'm coming.
[♪ music concludes]
Mom, we didn't know where you were. We were really worried.
No, I'm fine, honey.
It's our family and Manterana we should be worried about.
Why? What happened?
Paca has lied to me this whole time. She hid her true plans from me.
She wants to destroy the town
with her rare earth mining plans.
But we suspected that long ago.
Yes, but it's more than that. It's not only Manterana,
she wants to destroy the Atenor Forest too.
She won't be able to do anything if the ecologist's appeal succeeds.
That won't happen. It's been rejected. Haven't you heard?
-[Paloma] What? -[Carmen] It's been rejected.
That bitch is winning again.
She controls everything from El Acebuche. Everything.
Business owners, politicians, everything.
We have proof from all her computers in here.
But, Mom, why are you doing this?
If she finds out, your relationship is over.
It is already over.
I left her, honey.
I can't spend my whole life lying to myself.
And I've realized that you're the ones I love the most.
And this town.
Here, honey.
Do you think we can stop her with this?
Yes. That contains proof that Paca is lying.
She forged the reports about the project's environmental impact.
And bribed all the government officials to get the permits.
[♪ tense instrumental music playing]
-Good afternoon. -Afternoon.
-[Gracia] Afternoon. -[Carmen] Good afternoon.
Could you come with us to the station?
We need to ask you a few questions.
About what?
About some alleged offenses that you might have committed.
Hold on. What's this all about?
What… what offenses?
We've received information
that this woman might not be Laura Montalbo.
And that despite being blood-related,
she's impersonating your late mother.
-What? -[pants]
Carmen Siciliani, you are under arrest.
Hey, hold on a minute. This is a misunderstanding. Paca did this.
Mom. Mom, tell them Paca is behind this, please. Mom!
[Carmen whimpers]
[Gracia] What's going on? Mom!
-[Paloma sobs] -What's…
[♪ music intensifies]
-[Paloma whimpers] -What's going on?
[♪ music concludes]
[♪ theme music playing]
[♪ theme music concludes]
Subtitle translation by Alba Loureiro