02x04 - Not Together, Nor Close

[bunniefuu]

Armando...

Come, listen to me.

Obviously, my share is not the same

as Nacho's or the potato vendor's, but...

it's significant.

And it's available to you.

What?

Won't you say anything?

Do I have to?

-Yes, I'd like that.
-Okay.

Thanks for the ride home.

-And sharing your business.
-Our business, Armando.

Our business.

Armando, I'm going to be...

a shareholder of the company.

I'll have a voice on the new board

and I could be your envoy
to Nacho and Pascual...

so you can stay at Ecomoda. You...

You still don't get it, right?

You...

You don't get...

that I'm with you more than I'm with them.

Let's do this.

Invite me in.

And let's celebrate.

-I deserve it, don't I?
-Yes...

Yes, but to be honest,
I don't mean to be disrespectful, but...

-I'm tired, excuse me.
-Yes.

I understand, but you know what?

She's doing it and you know it.

You know it.

-What's with this monster?
-Calm down.

Hey!

-Can't you drive?
-Betty!

Of course I can.

It was a miscalculation.

Do not overreact. Nobody has to die.

-Something happen? Are you okay?
-I'm all right.

-Sorry to interrupt.
-No.

-You're not interrupting.
-She is.

-She's not interrupting.
-Because we were talking business.

-Personal business.
-No. What personal...

Let's get inside to check on you.

-Look at this crash.
-No.

Go on with your personal business.

Ma'am, don't worry,
I'll pay for the damages.

-Bye.
-I was just going inside.

I was going inside...

Betty... Let's talk!

Betty, be careful. Do not go like this.

-Betty!
-The nerve of it all.

She crashes into my car and drives away.

Majo, don't overreact. Nothing happened.

ARMANDO
MOBILE

Betty La Fea, The Story Continues

Coming.

Early bird catches the...

Worm!

-Are these for me?
-Of course.

They're beautiful! Thank you so much.

And thank you for being early.

Is Armando coming today?

No. I didn't call him.

Oh. I was checking for my father-in-law.

No, Armando is no longer
part of this company.

Armando didn't keep his word.
He stayed with Majo.

Okay, this is all of us.

You can count on me for whatever's needed
for our new company.

-Thank you for always being there.
-Mom!

Oh!

Why those faces?

IN MEMORY OF
FERNANDO GAITÁN

Do not tell me
it's your first lover's quarrel.

Never.

You can expect me to put forward
only the best attitude.

And a smile. Always.

Just ask my girlfriend.

So cute.

Mom, could you please fill in for me
at the Ecomoda meeting today?

-Please.
-We talked about this.

I don't want to attend either,
but it's our duty.

We're still shareholders.
Small ones, but shareholders.

I swear my chakras get out of balance
just seeing you-know-who's face.

You-know-who?

Who are we talking about?
Armando or Nacho?

Both of them.

No matter what, it's best we negotiate
our shares with the new owners.

Even if they're almost worthless.

Esteban, in this house, we comply
with your girlfriend's commands.

Let's proceed.

Come on in.

There's blackberry juice if you want.

It speaks highly
of your sense of responsibility

to have called me,
my dear grasshopper of mixed feelings.

We need to continue our therapies,
searching for the light, our path.

As you note, your attitude denotes
an attitude of coitus interruptus.

And this is leading you
to moments of anger and pain.

So what if we go out there
and ride away on our two-wheeled friend?

Keep ramming therapies down my throat,

and you'll be the one
to see the light, Freddy!

So what are we playing at here?

I need a favor from you.

Call Betty's dad
as soon as possible, please.

Why though? What's the reason?

Because she's rejecting my calls,

won't talk to me, won't answer,
nothing from her.

And Mr. Hermes hates me!

Everyone hates me,
no one will speak to me.

And I need to talk to Beatriz urgently!

Who knows what despicable thing
you did to her!

-Freddy Stewart Contreras!
-I'll do it.

I'll call him, if I may.
Their landline, right? Yes.

Here it is. I'm going to... Okay.

-Hello.
-What a pleasure.

It's so nice to hear your sweet voice.

My dear former president, good morning.

What is it, Freddy?
Why are you calling here?

What's happening is that right now
I'm serving as a go-between

for a helpless man who needs
to tell you about his mistakes.

-I'll put him on...
-Hello.

Hi, Betty. I want to talk... Beatriz?

Bea... She hung... She hung up.

Armando, please!

What did you do to her
that make her so mad at you?

Stewart!

It's "made," not "make."

Yes, Pati. Look.

You have until 10:00
to check out of the hotel.

-How come? I'm pregnant.
-It doesn't matter.

These guys are vicious. No.

-A car will pick you. Do not worry.
-Nicolás, that is weird.

-Tell me what's going on.
-You swine.

Do not worry, baby boy.

-What?
-Do not worry, baby girl. It's okay.

We have a place to live.

Really, baby? Where?

-It's a surprise.
-Tell me.

See you at Ecomoda this afternoon.
See you. Kisses.

If they let me in, Mr. Hermes.

You can't imagine
how hard married life is.

I'm so jealous of you

and your life as a widower,
retiree and cook.

But I'm not your cook
or your wife's. No, sir.

Do not even think that you'll make
a soup kitchen out of my home.

No, sir.

Can I have a chocolate, at least?

Microlax,

isn't that... Aura María?

She seems to be doing fine.
Better than us and Ecomoda.

That fancy car can't be hers,
must be a rental.

Betty, so how much do you need?

I don't quite get
your question, Aura María.

Girl, how much money
do you need to save Ecomoda?

I might have it.

So the car wasn't a rental.

No. The chauffer isn't either, Mr. Hermes.

-He's mine.
-Congratulations.

Your gesture is so nice, Aura María,
just like you.

But to be honest, you're late
because Ecomoda has owners already.

-Oh, no.
-Dare I say something?

If we're on track to build a new company,

and Aura María wants in as an investor,
she can do it.

-That's my opinion.
-"Investor!"

I like it, I like the sound of it.

-We're expecting more guests.
-Oh, really?

Get the door, Mr. Hermes!

I'd love to know the source of the funds.

Yes, in due time.
Betty, if we have all the money...

-Okay...
-Yes.

-Come in.
-As long as we can sign...

-Hello.
-Come in, please.

-Betty, how are you?
-How are you doing?

Thank you for accepting my invite.

No, no.

I thought that our clandestine meetings
held in here,

in the Bettycave, were need-to-know only.

What is Gourmet Breasts doing here?

-Hugo...
-Aura María is injecting capital.

As long as she injects as much capital
as she injects botox in her face,

-that's great.
-Do you hear this?

Respect me.
I know some things about you, okay?

Yeah, yeah, Betty, you know what?

Before kicking off our meeting,
I want to know

where this investor
is getting her resources from

so she won't turn out to be an "infester."

I second the motion by
this gentleman of alternative sexuality.

-Wow.
-Where's the money from?

Yes, it's just a legal requirement.

Sure, Mr. Hermes.

When I left the country,
I did nothing but work.

I worked and worked, non-stop.

I had lots of jobs.

Yes, Aura María,
but can you be more specific, please?

Hello, my beautiful daddies and mommies!

Hey, I love playing. What about you?

Yes, you, you!

You want to play a hardcore game with me?
You want to see more of me?

Easy! Subscribe to my channel, Lonely U.

-Click on the link to subscribe.
-Yes, I want to see more.

-I want to see more, more!
-Not in there, naughty you!

-Here.
-Of course!

So that's what you're doing,
Ms. Aura María Fuentes.

Former Ms. Beautiful.

Beautiful. $54... Two hundred... Yes!

I'll subscribe for a whole year!

I was a babysitter too,
and would walk dogs.

Right! I had many jobs.

I even paid
for my son's college and so forth.

Do you know what I learned?

As Latino people,
there's nothing too big for us.

This can be fixed
with a Source of Funds Certificate.

Right, right.

Of course. Thank you, Aura María,
for giving us your full support.

Please, it's my pleasure.

This reminds me of the times

when Julio, my father and Roberto
used to meet up at my house

surrounded by magazines, designs,
pieces of fabric, all to create Ecomoda.

It's a shame there's nothing left of it.

Right. Well, it's not easy to start over.

But I know we will make it through.

The idea is to continue along the lines

of the last runway show
by Hugo with Mila and Jeff.

-It was a super show.
-What?

I think that's our goal.
The new generations.

Like that vibe.

And it'd be essential to keep
on highlighting the digital strategy

that was used in the show
and was very fruitful

because it was reflected in the traffic
of new clients on the website,

that is to say, Hugo,
that many dresses were sold.

You know what?
I don't know what I'm here for.

Because, as I can see,

choices have been made
without asking for my opinion.

Look, let's do this.

I'll go get some fresh air
because I can't stand being in this cave.

I'll try to organize my ideas

and let you know
if you have a designer or not.

So the new generations

living off likes and followers and views
and all that understand me,

I'm leaving you on read.

Excuse me.

You know the way out. Flew, flew away.

It's not "flew, flew."
It's "fly, fly away!"

Okay, then...

Marcela, if it's okay,
we can go over the bylaws.

Please, take a seat.

Hello.

Betty, why won't you talk to me?

I'm just... Man...

I wanted to explain the reason
why I didn't make it to the meeting.

But I'm worried about you.
What happened to the car?

It's okay. I had it fixed.

Armando, save your explanations
and your effort.

I won't ask you a thing.

I won't ask why you didn't show up
to our work meeting.

Beatriz, there's a reason
for everything in life.

-Talking we can...
-It's so hard...

to not be able to trust you.

I'm done.

-But...
-We're through, Armando.

I can't keep living like this.

It wasn't like you think, Beatriz.

We need to go to our meeting.

It's our last meeting.
I want out as soon as possible.

Beatriz!

I'd like to...
You don't need to give me your keys.

-Betty.
-Armando, hello.

We're ready in the conference room.
Shall we?

Let's go.

Beatriz, I wanted to tell you
not to worry about the car. It's okay.

You're okay, that's what matters.

See you in the conference room.

-Hers was...
-Oh, María José, please. Excuse me.

-Doctor Betty.
-Thanks.

Lady Camila.

Can we get started?

As you know, after the capital injection,
by...

Yes, by you and the potato man.

The original shareholders
have been diluted.

If you were going to buy 1% of the shares,
why not save this whole spiel?

Okay, in cordial environment
and in mutual understanding,

we'd like to present our proposal
to buy your shares.

Prices are better than expected,

given the current market conditions.

You need us to leave and we want to leave.

-As soon as possible.
-Really? As soon as possible?

You change your mind fast.

What happened to
the fight for the working class,

Mila, the labor unionist,
collecting signatures?

Wait a moment, brother.

Let's do this with love, okay, Marcela?

Look, Ms. Betty.

We will never...

ever... kick you out of here.

Potato promise.

This meeting should be held
for shareholders only.

Ignacio, you, Mr. Pascual,

across Marcela, Mila, Mr. Mendoza and me.

Right, we're here fulfilling our duties.

Oh, damn.

Now we're mixing up
"duty" with "betrayal."

Okay.

Maybe.

Okay, Beatriz wants this meeting
to be for shareholders only.

That's perfect.

But if you're thinking
you'll get rid of me easily,

well, you're mistaken

because on this side of the table
there are three partners.

I finally decided to be a shareholder.

I thought you'd told them.

No.

This gentleman doesn't share
good news with us.

Instead, I shared the good news with him

last night.

To be honest,

I didn't want to be, but he convinced me

that Ecomoda only needs capital
to be what it was...

No, I'm sorry,
but that isn't what happened.

-It is.
-It isn't.

-Well done, man.
-No!

A gentleman has no memory.
You are elegant.

-It wasn't like that!
-It was.

Do not be so modest. No one knows
the company's management like you.

Clearly.

-Aura María, nice to meet you.
-How are you?

What are you looking at?

You never change!

-You got worse.
-I know your new business.

And I'll be your new subscriber.

On Lonely U. And I haven't even paid much,

but I'm willing to pay anything
to have you from head to toe.

Do not worry because
your secret is safe with me.

What a nightmare!

Oh, God.

Yalma, baby, please help me out
with this pattern.

Please. Thank you.

Even on the stairs, tread elegantly.

Looking up...

What's that?

The shameless one and the infester?

Of course, and you specialize in creating

gossip and confusion.

Gutiérrez and I met in the elevator.
How about that?

Yeah, right!

I wish.

Aura María...

-Aura María!
-Huh?

Is it true what Hugo's saying?

Are you partnering up with Betty
for the new company?

Yes, our idea is to invest some money
to start our business.

Really? The new company is still on track?

Yes, ma'am. I'm looking at
some office spaces this afternoon.

-How does it feel? Our company.
-Amazing!

Baby, this whole thing
might cause trouble in our marriage.

-Do not overreact, Pati.
-I'm not overreacting.

What I'm telling you is true.

And I still remember
that you owe me a honeymoon.

Yes, baby, don't worry.
This is not the right place.

Or the right time with the right people
to have this conversation.

You're not paying attention, Nicolás.

Honey, look,
we'll get the ultrasound this afternoon.

How's my baby doing? My baby!

The baby and I don't like this pawing.

I'm telling you, Nicolás!

-Let's get ice cream.
-I don't want an ultrasound.

We're so tired!

I don't want to. It's too far away.

-Ice cream.
-Ice cream? Yes, I want ice cream.

-With waffles, okay?
-No, pancakes.

It's high time you learned some English.

I want it with caramel,
vanilla ice cream...

Did you see that?

The fake blonde
trying to avoid the ultrasound again.

-She needs a constellation...
-She's not pregnant.

Can you imagine the gynecologist
taking a look at the ultrasound?

He grabs the ultrasound and...

That's Nicolás Mora's kid
and needs to be donated to science.

Let's get out of here.

-Let's go.
-Cricket...

Cricket, I...

You have our purchase offer,
so you have some time to think about it.

Not much though.

I don't need time.

I accept.

Esteban will reach out to you
for the payment details.

If I may, I'm leaving
to finish packing up my things.

-Marcela?
-Do not worry.

Send me the documents and I'll sign.

Ignacio...

now that you have your father's business,
I hope you cherish it.

Leaving already?

Wait, Marcela. I have something to say.

Mila, what about you?

I agree with my mom and Marcela.

Just to never see
your face again, Ignacio,

I'm willing to even pay you.

Excuse me.

Okay, we're reaching an agreement.

Armando, what's your answer?

I think my answer
can be summed up in three words.

Screw you, Calderón!

I want to tell you
that I'm deeply thankful

for all your support, love and trust.

It's been an honor and a joy
to work with you as my team.

Of course, I second Beatriz's words.

Thank you.

Madame President, I know, a break-up
is much sadder than a retirement.

Betty, will you let us know
when there's a new office?

I want to be there.
I don't want to stay here.

-Me too.
-Yes.

Ms. Betty, I'd give my life for you, okay?

Wow, Jeff.

You and I will talk later, okay?

I don't know about you,
but I'm a Betty soldier.

Whatever she wants to start up,
I'll be there to help.

Armando, get off this boat, thank you.

You should start an escape.

I stand super-duper firm by Betty.

-Of course, everyone.
-You, my Cricket?

I like "little grasshopper" much better,

and of course I do
because for 24 or 25 years,

I've been part of this team,
the Bettyteam Sports Club,

and even if I'm benched,
I can't be traded.

Thank you so much again.

-We'll keep you posted...
-Dear family!

We want to use this meeting

to make a generous offer
to our labor force,

which is the most valuable asset
a company has,

and is made up of...

all of you.

Majo.

Regardless the resignation letters
you signed,

our clean slate policy invites you

to remain here, to continue with us,

to build a new land, a new Ecomoda.

Ignacio, Pascual and I
are willing to renegotiate a raise...

-for some employees.
-Some.

Ms. Majo, that is
pure, ruthless capitalism.

Thank you for your input, Gutiérrez. Good.

Men, women and others
who want to keep working at Ecomoda,

please, step forward.

If you think any person on our team

will jump ship, you're wrong.

Exactly.

-Would you look at that?
-Hugo!

-How come?
-Traitor.

-Disloyal.
-I could expect it from anyone but you.

See, genius, my dear Marge,

is a flying bird

that perches wherever
its talent is recognized and valued.

Everyone is free to follow their calling.

-No.
-Unbelievable!

-Look at her.
-What?

-Do not...
-Here we are.

Hey, are you aware
of how unaware you're being right now?

They don't know the word "loyalty,"
neither does this guy.

-Traitor.
-Too low, Carmen!

Armando, you're missing. Step forward.

Relax. We won't need you.
You won't be missed.

No. We don't want him here.

Nacho's just kidding.

You know you'll always be welcome
anywhere I am.

Thank you, Majo.

You all know that I've fought
for this company more than anyone.

You know that, Marcela.

-You know that, Betty.
-Me too.

But let me remind you...

Sooner rather than later,

I will get Ecomoda back.

-Yes, my president.
-Yes!

-Hey, I need to say something important.
-What?

Wherever Betty is...

-I'll be there too.
-Yes.

Much more now
that I am the new investor...

in Betty's company.

-Wow.
-Dangerous.

Bravo!

I wanted to clarify,
for those who are doubtful,

where my money comes from.

For all of you
who are dirty-minded and malicious.

My money...
I've earned it through hard work.

-Very hard.
-Yes!

My money comes from...

Lonely U.

Freddy!

I can stand up.

Lonely U is a page for people alone...

-Naked women?
-Yes.

No, you traitor, I don't get naked.

-She doesn't.
-I'm a foot model.

-From head to toe.
-Oh, no, sir!

-No, sir. Take a look.
-Look.

-What are those talons?
-Show us.

Show us, I didn't know.

I lived in the US off this.

And I want to leave
all my money with Betty.

-Thank you so much, Aura María.
-So cute.

-We are ugly, but united.
-But united!

-Yes.
-Beautiful.

Freddy, so... What do you think?

There are three types of jobs.

The desirable, the undesirable
and the detestable.

They start by showing their heels,
they go up to their knees,

and go to the pubic area
in an impudent manner.

-Yes. It's correct.
-It's true.

Beatriz, here is your aurora.

And this is my farewell.

-Namaste.
-He spoke like Freddy!

-Right?
-Mr. Pascual, I subscribed already.

Mr. Hugo, what you did is shameless.

I would expect it from anyone but you.

-What are you talking about?
-What else?

You know, Mr. Hugo.
That's called betrayal.

Betrayal is what it's called.

Please, take a seat.
Let's talk about betrayal.

Sit down, Jeff, please.

Sit down, I'm telling you.

So, Jeff, you talk about betrayal,

when you were way too close
to the fashion genius girl

and betrayed Carmen.

-No, that's not...
-She's a valuable woman.

A woman who helped you change.

Mr. Hugo, I didn't betray anyone.
It's not...

It is what it is.
And let me say this to your face.

Be careful with that girl Camila

because she belongs to another world.

Where you don't belong.

Like Inesita would say,
every egg in its own little box.

Okay. And you can do whatever you like
with your life. You're all grown up.

But if I tell you this,

it's because I love you, okay?

It's absolutely unbelievable
what this epicenter of fashion has become.

Aura María's moral crumbling

turning into cyber capitalism
and licentiousness.

I know. I was getting everything back.
My peace, my control...

-My Betty.
-Betty...

is that moral lighthouse
in this thick mist.

My mist, my lover...

By the way, I did tell you
Beatriz was my lover, didn't I?

-No, no way.
-Yes.

Betty is the only righteous person
in this company. No.

Well, let me tell you, my dear master,

that I was starting to get her back.

Forgive me, but excuse me.

Excuse me, gentlemen. I just...

need to talk to all of you.

I'll wait outside.

I want to make a call
in favor of the merger.

My opinion is
that no one should leave this place.

There's room for everyone.

And I want to say something to Nacho.

Do me a favor. Don't fire anyone.

Especially not your sister Marcela.

That's awful, man.

This will all be mashed potatoes.

I don't need you to stand up for me.

I don't depend on anyone.

If you think I'm a sack of potatoes
you can place wherever you want,

you're completely wrong.

Ouch!

That's what I like!
Beautiful, independent, brave women.

-So nice!
-Let me proceed.

When I was little,

I was at a potato field,
and there was an old man,

like a wise man who gifted me

with this precious words
that stayed here. What did he said?

Sabanera potatoes fit in the same sack
with criollas and capiras.

What I'm saying to all of you

is new to my partners and associates.

But I want to take this beautiful moment

to say something to you, Ms. Betty.

Do not go looking for shelter
anywhere else.

This place is fantastic, big, huge.

It's amazing, man.

There's room for two companies here.

Pascual, have some mercy on me.

I've been working and living with ugliness
for over 20 years.

I deserve to work with pretty people
for the first time.

-Listen to that.
-He's offensive.

I told you the potato man was bad news.

Pascual, are you inviting us to stay here?

Ms. Betty.

We can all work here.

There's room to come together here.

In other words, we all fit here.

-Period.
-I don't understand.

So why...

That would change our plans because...

I don't think so.

-We can save some money.
-You don't need to decide now.