01x08 - The Call

[bunniefuu]

[panting]

[car approaching]

Hey!

-Help! Hey!
-[car pulling over]

[grunts]

[tense music playing]

[grunts]

-Going somewhere?
-[grunts]

[breathing heavily]

[tense music intensifies]

[groans]

[Claudio grunts]

You're lucky Livia trusts me, as*h*le.

Because if she didn't,
you know what I would do?

[grunts]

[man] Sir?

As of today, this prisoner no longer
gets any privileges, that understood?

[man] Yes, sir.

[breathing heavily]

[grunts]

[groans]

And be more careful next time.
He escapes again, and we're all f*cked.

And don't reduce his dosage, okay?

Actually, you can double it.

-You watch him closely.
-Yes, sir.

[groans]

UNSPEAKABLE SINS

[music fades]

Excuse me?

Hello, I'm Octavio Martínez.

We're looking for information
about Helena Rivas and Pablo Morales.

[nurse] Um, sorry, sir, but the prognosis
on both patients is uncertain.

Um, excuse me. What does that mean?

Are you saying she needs something?
Blood? What does she need?

-[nurse] Uh…
-I'll explain the situation. Thank you.

Thank you.

You've got some f*cking nerve
showing up here, you piece of sh*t.

You lied to us.

You pretended to be a journalist

and told the prosecutor
that my father paid you to seduce Helena.

And you told me
you had nothing to do with Helena, but…

I guess it's obvious that you do.

Just get outta here.
Get out now, before I f*cking beat you!

I'm not leaving here
until I know Helena's okay.

If you don't like it,
you're gonna have to make me leave.

Hey, hey, hey! Calm down.
Take your lies and get lost.

Come on, Octavio. Let's just go.

-It's fine.
-What the hell? What are you thinking?

[music fades]

I don't have all the details, Mother.

And what should I do? Stay in the house
as if nothing is happening?

I know the video is terrible,

but Pablo is still
the father of my children.

Can you look after the kids
until I figure out what's going on?

[sighs] Okay, thanks.

Mom!

I'm coming with you.

-I shouldn't have treated Dad that way.
-No, my love, none of this is your fault.

Look after your sister.
Your grandmother's on her way.

-Can you make sure to say hi to Daddy?
-Yes, my love.

I love you.

I love you.

I love you both.
Take care of each other, hm?

Come on, Hugo. Put down the cell phone.

Helena's unconscious,
she can't post any videos.

I hope that b*tch dies in hell.

[Diana] It's best if no one dies, Arcadia.

We don't know how far this will go.
We should all keep our heads.

That video going public hurts everyone.
My family is humiliated!

I think Pablo knew Helena was responsible,
that's why he shot her.

There's no need to jump to conclusions.

She did it.

And if she lives today,

I'm gonna make sure she pays
for all she's putting my kids through.

[elevator dings]

[tense music playing]

[sighs]

Yes, thank you very much.

Let me know of any leads, please.
Any time of the day.

Thank you.

I've given your phone to a hacker.

And I spoke with a friend
who used to work on the force.

He's good at running investigations.

Thank you.

You know what I was thinking, though?

If Helena or my brother did kidnap my dad,

wouldn't they have
someone guarding him there?

Your brother could've hired
anyone he wanted to.

And Helena, well, she had her lover
who pretended to be--

No, Iván was here today.

I think he's actually in love with Helena.

Or he could've showed up to make sure
she didn't expose him before dying.

[Fedra] I was looking for you.

-Have you heard any news yet?
-Nothing.

She's still in surgery.

You have to get out of here.

Do you think I want to be here?

I want to get away from all this sh*t,

take care of my family,
and get back to my life.

-Well, you should do that then.
-I can't!

If something happens to Helena…

All this is spiraling out of control.

Two badly wounded,
a video of an orgy with the DA,

the police, the press hounding.

It's only a matter of time
before they discover the extortion!

That's none of my business.

-Oh, no?
-No.

What about that video

that you filmed with Helena
to blackmail Claudio?

[tense music playing]

Yeah, so? That doesn't mean anything.
It's not the same.

Iván, listen to me carefully

because I don't think
you get the severity of the situation.

It's your face in that video.

We don't know who has it,
or what they'll do with it.

Helena has you tangled in a dangerous web
with some very powerful people.

You can get sent to jail.
Not to mention getting k*lled.

[tense music playing]

Yes, of course. I know.

But we still don't know
if Helena will survive.

The important thing is to find out
if she has an accomplice.

If she dies,

that person is the only one
who can lead us to those videos.

Who's Octavio talking to?

Yes.

I'll be in touch. Bye for now.

Everything okay?

Yeah, all good.

Who were you talking with?

Are you a spy or what?

Don't be so defensive, I just want to know
why you hung up when I arrived.

What are you hiding?

Nothing.

I'm in contact
with important people, Livia.

I don't have time for interrogations.
Excuse me.

I'm sorry to say this, but…

I do think Octavio had something to do
with what happened to your father.

[cell phone rings]

-I'm so very sorry.
-Thank you.

Yes, my love?

What?

[sighs]

There's another video.

[suspenseful music playing]

Who the hell is behind this f*cking sh*t?

Well, we can rule out Helena.

Fedra? I need a second.

-[Fedra] What's wrong? Huh?
-You saw that threat, no?

Helena couldn't have been responsible.

Unless she has an accomplice
doing it for her.

No one is safe anymore.
There's a lot at stake.

We have to do something together
and put an end to this.

Well, I don't really care
what they say about me.

Then I guess you don't care
what people find out either.

Like what?

Are you seriously thinking
I'll respond to threats?

You two didn't help me at all.

So good luck to the both of you.

[doctor] Mrs. Morales.

[Arcadia] How's my husband?

I'm very sorry.

We did everything we could, but…

we couldn't save your husband.

No, no, no.

Oh, no.

[Arcadia crying]

[somber music playing]

[Arcadia] No, my Pablo!

[reporter] The death
of District Attorney Pablo Morales

has been confirmed.

It happened in the midst of a sex scandal.

While Helena Rivas,

widow of prestigious
hotel magnate Claudio Martínez,

remains in the intensive care unit.

Is it possible that Pablo Morales
shot Helena Rivas

because she is somehow
involved in this sex tape scandal?

[music fades]

[man] Thanks for the invite, Claudio.

Although…

SIX YEARS AGO

…you haven't really told me
what you wanted to talk about.

[Claudio] I like surrounding myself
with smart friends.

And you're one of them.

Come on, it's not luck
that you're rising in the polls.

But you're still not in first place.

-Well, the margin is negligible.
-Hm.

But it's still not first place.

You need support.

The support of the most influential
hotel magnate in Latin America.

Not only can I offer you
truckloads of money,

I can offer you
what few others would dare.

[suspenseful music playing]

If you're with me,
you'll never have to want for anything.

Life is a fountain.

Drink from it as much as you can.

Come on!

Yeah?

[women giggling]

[music fades]

What's up, Johnny?

Fer…

I have some news about your mother.

She's been hospitalized.

-[tense music playing]
-[Fer] What? Was she shot?

-Johnny, I have to see her.
-Look, I can't take you.

But I'll ask Marisol to go with you.

[dramatic music playing]

Hey there.

Going to the hospital?

No. It's not all about Helena, you know.

Um, so, you're going to the office then?

What the hell?
Is this another interrogation?

[scoffs]

[suspenseful music continues]

Livia!

Quick, or we'll lose him.

[door closes]

[indie noir music playing]

♪ I wanna lose myself ♪

♪ In the darkest light ♪

♪ I know you're here
But I want you to find me ♪

[moaning echoing]

♪ So let the night take you ♪

♪ Wherever you want it to ♪

♪ And you'll find me ♪

[moaning continues]

Let me give you something special.

[music fades]

[Sofía] There's no doubt
they're sex workers.

We can find out who hired them

or if they participated
in any other videos.

Yes, but with those masks on,
it'll be difficult to find them.

Hm.

Yes, possibly.

But we have to try something.

Hm. From what I can tell,
they look high-level, don't they?

Professional prostit*tes.

Like Iván.

[tense sting]

Is it possible he had
something to do with these porn videos?

No.

No, no, no, no.
I would've found that out by now.

So, if we're assuming
that Claudio's still alive,

maybe he was the one
who released those videos to the public.

Obviously, he'd need to have
the videos somewhere.

But what would he gain if he did?

[tense music playing]

-[groans]
-[woman] Easy.

That's it.

Take this pill.

Please, just take it.

I feel bad for following my brother.

I still can't believe that

he would have anything to do
with any of this.

I know this is hard for you, Livia.

But there are a lot of signs
that lead to Octavio.

-I'm sorry I'm late. Traffic was awful.
-Finally.

I don't need your excuses, okay?

Don Mario, can you give us
the room, please?

Of course, sir. Let's leave them.

[tense music continues]

[Magic] Have you learned
who your stepmother's accomplice is?

Yes. I think it may be her lover, Iván.

Although the f*ck's spending
all the time in the hospital these days.

But…

Hm.

Well, he could have sent
those videos from there,

threatening the other officials.

All he'd need is a cell phone, right?

Mm-hm.

Who is that person?

That's Magic.

[Livia] What's my brother doing

with the person who supposedly
kidnapped and k*lled my dad?

It's very clear, Livia. Your brother
is doing business with this gangster.

I want all the information
you have on this guy, Iván.

And I promise you, he'll come clean.

I'll keep you informed, Magic.

Sorry I was late.

Follow him.

Maybe he can lead us to my father.

[music fades]

[elevator dings]

Fer!

-The doctors were able to stabilize her.
-What are you doing here?

I came to be with your mother.
I didn't want her to be alone.

What made you think she's alone?

-She has me.
-Fer.

I'm not here to argue with you.
Your mom needs us both.

-She's recovering now and heavily sedated.
-[Marisol] Anything wrong?

This is a so-called journalist
who tried to f*ck my stepfather.

And now, what? You want me
to believe you care about my mom?

[sighs] Things aren't always
the way they seem.

Then how are they, hm? Explain it to me.

All your mom and I wanted to do
was protect you from Claudio.

He was threatening to hurt you
if she left him.

-That's why you wanted to f*ck him?
-[scoffs]

No, not… not exactly f*ck him, but…

But yes, that was our plan.

-My mom never told me anything about this.
-She didn't want you being involved.

Everything she's done was to protect you.
You have to believe that.

-And I've been helping her.
-Mm-hm. Look, I don't have to trust you.

All I know is that she needs my help.

I've already talked
to the nurses, the doctors.

-She's gonna get better!
-Why do you care about her?

Because I'm in love with her.

-Bullshit.
-No, I really love her, believe me.

[doctor clears throat]

The patient is awake.

We've just moved her to a room.
You can go in and see her.

Thank you.

Fer.

You see her first.

Go ahead.

[emotional music playing]

[monitor beeping]

[footsteps approaching]

Hi, Ma.

We all thought you wouldn't make it.

Fer…

And you did.

I'm not leaving you.

[exhales softly]

[moans softly]

-[sighs]
-No, no, no, don't move.

Just rest.

Focus on recovering, okay?

[sighs]

Are you okay?

You need to stay at the center.

Promise me you'll get better.

Yes, I promise you.

Can you tell me

why Pablo shot you?

He was confused.

[groans]

He thought I wanted to destroy him, Fer.

So, has he been arrested?

No, it seems he shot himself
after sh**ting you.

What?

He's dead.

[tense sting]

I just saw your friend, Iván.

He says he's in love with you.

That he pretended to be a journalist
to get to Claudio because you--

My love, no. It's…

It's not a good time
to talk about that now.

Just trust me that he's on our side.

I won't ever trust that guy.

I understand.

But trust me.

[reporter] Our sources indicate
that Helena Rivas,

the recent widow
of businessman Claudio Martínez,

the hotel magnate
who was kidnapped and m*rder*d,

is now recovering in hospital.

This comes after the attorney general
tried to end her life and took his own.

Authorities are now
investigating the event.

[footsteps approaching]

Your car is waiting, sir.
Whenever you're ready.

Hilario, before you take me to the office,
I need you to take me somewhere else.

[tense music playing]

[Octavio] How are you? Good to see you.

I thought Octavio would lead us
to where my father is.

No confrontation.

Especially now that we've confirmed

he's doing business
with someone as dangerous as Magic.

I'll head to my office.
Keep an eye on everything he does, okay?

Mm-hm.

[line ringing]

Things couldn't have gone better.

Livia saw Octavio with Magic.

Now she's sure that her brother
has something to do with Claudio.

[woman] If you give him more,
you'll k*ll him.

You heard him, didn't you?

He clearly said don't lower the dosage.

[woman whimpers]

[music fades]

[monitor beeping]

[Helena] Hey there.

Hey.

How do you feel?

[Helena] Mm…

-[Iván] Hm?
-I've been better.

[Iván chuckles]

I thought that Fer
wouldn't let me come in and see you.

I told him to trust you.

He's having a hard time. It's normal.

-He doesn't know what I do, does he?
-[chuckles]

Don't let him know, okay? Otherwise,
our relationship will be at risk.

Our relationship?

I thought you didn't want to see me again
after the last time we were together.

[emotional music playing]

I thought so too.

I was angry, Helena.

I thought…

That all I did was use you
to get rid of Claudio.

And you were right.

Please forgive me.

Forgive me too.

I judged you, but I'm not perfect.

I've screwed up so badly too.

It seems we're a perfect match.

A couple of lunatics
who can't seem to stay out of trouble.

-Don't make me laugh.
-I'm sorry.

I'm just asking for one thing.

No more secrets between us, okay?

[Helena] Mm-hm.

Before sh**ting me,

Pablo told me that the body
they cremated wasn't actually Claudio's.

[tense sting]

[music fades]

Why are you not surprised?

[tense music playing]

I've been speaking for a while now
with Sofía Curiel.

The police lady?

She suspects Claudio is alive.

And what you just said

confirms it.

I think we should work with her.

We have to find him
before he tries to hurt you again.

[groans]

[breathing shakily]

[music intensifies, then fades]

[elevator dings]

Whenever you need to,

you can use this private access
to get to the hospital.

Yes, thank you.

And the current prognosis on Helena Rivas?

-Well, she…
-Why you asking about my mom? Excuse me?

[tense sting]

We saw a news story
about you on television.

My mom said she didn't know you,
so why are you here?

[Helena] All right.

If you say it's safe to trust Sofía.

I'm worried about Fernando.

He shouldn't have come here
if Claudio is still alive, Iván.

No, don't worry. I'm gonna follow him

and make sure he gets back
to the clinic safely, okay?

I'll be back soon.

Love you.

[door closes]

[music fades]

-[door closes]
-Why are you here?

Well, you've been all over social media
and the tabloids lately, Helena.

First, with the disappearance
and death of your f*cking husband.

And here you are, close to being dead too.

If it wasn't for Pablo's bad aim,
you would be, wouldn't you?

Shut the f*ck up.

I just ran into Fernando in the hallway.

-Quite grown now.
-You stay away, understand?

[scoffs]

Believe me, I have no interest
in getting near your son.

What do you want?

I'm here to make sure you won't screw me
like you did with Pablo.

He left you alive, Helena.

But I will k*ll you.

Even if you're the mother of my son.

[tense music playing]

Helena's lover had to be the one
who posted those videos

while she was in surgery.

[cell phone ringing]

TAILOR

Go ahead.

[tailor] Sorry to bother you, sir,

but there's something that happened
at the tailor shop when you were here

that I'm sure you would like to see.

[cell phone vibrates]

Let's look.

Ah, Octavio's sister.

She must have followed him
when he came to see me,

and that as*h*le didn't even notice.

[man] Yes.

Bring me Livia Martínez right away.

[Antonio] Why do you want to go
to the hospital?

I want to check up on Helena.

I blamed her for my dad's disappearance,

and it turns out
it was all Octavio and Magic.

-You can't tell her any of that.
-Don't worry.

I just want her to feel
like I support her.

-How about I drive you?
-No.

You keep eyes on Octavio.
You never know if he'll lead us to my dad.

-That is, if he's still alive.
-Let me know when you get to the hospital.

[cell phone ringing]

-What's going on?
-[man] Your guy is ill.

[woman] Tell him his breathing's too slow.

His lips have already turned blue.

Don't even think
about lowering that dosage.

I'd rather he die
than have him try and escape again.

-[woman] Sir?
-[man] Hey!

[woman] Can you hear me?

I'm no longer afraid of you.

I'm not the same young girl
who fell in love with you.

I know.

You're full of surprises, huh?
You were always a gold digger.

And you thought that having a son
was going to trap me.

That's not true.

You threw me out
because I wouldn't get an ab*rtion.

-Give me the video.
-I don't have it.

Yes, you do!

[tense music playing]

You screwed over the DA,
and now threaten to release more videos.

You want to get back at me.

I haven't asked for a thing in 17 years.
You don't exist.

I had nothing to do with that video.
That's all Claudio.

Ah, and he just happened to record me?

He knew you were my son's father.

He wanted to get even for what you did.

Actually… it was an anniversary gift.

I have to admit that Claudio
always was smarter than you.

[chuckles]

Okay.

-Didn't you say when you were with me…
-Don't touch me.

…that you admired my intelligence,
and yet, asked me every hour to f*ck you.

[Helena scoffs]

I'm telling you,
if that video of me goes public,

our son will lose his mother.

He'll be left all alone.

[door opens and closes]

Imbecile!

[sighs]

[tense music builds, then fades]

Here she comes!

EMERGENCY

-Ms. Martínez! Ms. Martínez!
-Can we ask about Helena Rivas?

Why did prosecutor Morales
sh**t your stepmother?

[reporter] We need the truth,
Ms. Martínez!

-Please, tell us!
-[honking]

-Ms. Martínez, why?
-We need answers.

[reporter] Ms. Martínez!

Sofía, I've spoken to Helena
and she agreed.

She wants to speak with you.

Yes, I'm just leaving the hospital.
I offered to follow her son.

Okay. I'll see you there.

-Bye.
-Iván!

Have you seen Fer?

[sighs] Yes.

I was visiting Helena.

She asked me to follow him
to the center to make sure he gets there.

Where is this center?

Boss, the daughter of Claudio Martínez
is talking to that male prost*tute.

Two birds, one stone.

Take them both.

-Just tell me!
-I'm sorry, Livia.

I can't tell you where he's being treated.

But you know how much I love Fer.

-I would never hurt him. Please.
-[car approaching]

[tires screeching]

Get out of here!

[Livia] No! [grunts]

[muffled cries]

[grunts]

-Iván! Help me!
-[man] Come on, let's go!

[frenzied music playing]

[tires screeching]

[suspenseful music playing]

[music fades]