It's past 7:30.
I know.
Get dressed. I'll make you something, okay?
How about a "hi"?
- Hi. - Good morning.
Morning.
No…
I don't want to leave.
You don't?
So don't.
- Mate? - I'd rather have coffee.
- Coffee. - Oh, shit!
What's wrong?
I forgot to pick up the jams I ordered for everyone at the office.
- Morning. How are you? - Morning.
- Good morning. - Later.
Hey! Give me a kiss. I won't be back 'till Friday.
Oh, so affectionate!
Okay. Have a nice trip.
- Thanks. - At least you got a kiss.
- What time does your flight leave? - I should leave in about an hour.
I'll sneak in a quick bike ride.
- Be ready, I'll take you. - Thanks.
No problem.
Don't change the music.
- Stop. - What?
What?
Thank you.
I'll talk to Serrano and tell him I'm done.
I can't keep commuting, and I want to be here with you guys.
Sounds great.
No, seriously.
- I know. - Yeah, but you think I won't do it.
Listen.
The biggest step you took was when you told me I wasn't crazy.
That we could move here. That alone makes me happy.
And even though he won't show it, our son is happy too.
Be right back.
CAUGHT
BASED ON THE NOVEL "CAUGHT" BY HARLAN COBEN
The Foundation, where they found Mercer's car.
Here's the Nahuel Huapi and Moreno lakes. He could've passed through Puerto López.
If he went the other way, I guess he headed toward Bariloche.
What?
Are you okay?
- Yes. - It's just that yesterday…
- I had never seen you like that. - I'm fine.
- Let's focus. - Okay.
- Someone here must know him. - Look.
I'll find out.
Chief, how long have you been tracking the suspect?
Two months. He lured his victims with an online game.
Your colleague, Ema Garay, assisted in the investigation.
Thanks to her, we identified the suspect.
Is it true that Garay had a sexual encounter with the fugitive Leo Mercer?
I wouldn't know. You'd have to ask her.
What was that?
How did this leak so quickly?
I told Herrera.
Ema! Are you nuts? How could you tell that to him?
I have nothing to hide. Sooner or later, he was going to find out.
Can you explain this?
I met him when I interviewed Camila Costa's family.
Then he called me offering to help.
Maybe he knew I was investigating, pursued me, seduced me, and I fell for it.
Don't make that face. The guy is a psycho, a professional liar.
We must uncover his methods. See what's behind the foundation.
We can find him.
- If no one helps him, he can't get far. - "Feminazi."
"The sewer of sensationalism. Vomit-worthy journalism."
"Garay just threw away ten years of her career."
- It's bad. - See if I have new followers.
It'd be best for you to step aside.
- At least for a few days. - I'm not stepping aside.
Ema, you slept with the main suspect in your investigation.
- I didn't know Leo Mercer was the guy! - But now you do.
After this viral garbage,
the champions of journalism will say you have no objectivity.
That you're biased.
They didn't with Ariana Nasbro.
We weren't signing a deal with Tando, either.
- What's that got to do with this? - This could mess up the deal.
The search warrant for Mercer's foundation just came through.
- We must cover that. What do we do? - I don't know, Ema. I don't.
- We have to act smart. - I agree.
While we figure it out, let's cover this, okay?
- Wait. Who are you? What do you want? - Leo?
Why are you here?
A girl called asking for help. What are you people doing here?
Why do you chat with a 14-year-old child?
What are you talking about? Who? Turn that off, please.
You came here to molest a child?
Molesting? What are you talking about? She called me, said she needed help.
Why are you filming me?
Turn that off, damn it!
In the middle of the night?
Where is she? What happened?
How many have you molested, Leo Mercer?
What are you saying, Ema? Why are you doing this? Stop.
What did you do to Camila Costa?
What? Have you gone mad?
Cami.
It's okay, it's me.
I need to talk to your dad. Is he home?
Don't be scared. I won't hurt you.
Cami! Cami!
What are you doing here?
- Asshole! Get out! Go inside! - Listen.
- Go inside. - Please, you've known me for 15 years.
- It's all lies. I wouldn't do that. - Don't come near us!
- Where's Facundo? - Out, jerk!
- I want to talk to him! - Out, or I'll kill you! Go away!
Go away!
Sure, yes. Thanks. Hugs.
And Martina? Did she stay at Flor's?
I talked to her mom. Flor is sleeping alone.
Abril, is Martu there with you? Let us know. Hugs.
- Didn't she have a rehearsal? - Yeah. Maybe she went there.
How long have you had those on?
Aren't they heavy? You'll flatten your skull.
Oh, please, Dad.
Hey, I didn't see Martu today. She's not answering my messages either.
I thought she was still sleeping after the party. Is something wrong?
She may be with Gael.
Gael? The guy from school?
She went to the party with him.
POLICE
Help me here, will you?
- Do you have the warrant? - Here.
RÍO NEGRO POLICE
- There are children, you can't go in. - We have a warrant.
- No law enforcement into the facility. - It's a court order.
Please don't obstruct the process.
I'm saying you can't go in. There are children here.
Don't worry about them. We'll keep them away.
We'll inspect all electronic devices.
Please cooperate.
This is ridiculous, chief, and you know it.
I follow orders.
- Let me speak with the lawyer first. - Hurry up.
Estela.
- Hi. - I don't believe it.
It's madness. They can't do this.
Any news about Leo?
No, nothing.
He didn't call me or Ramiro.
Sorry. Hey, what are you doing? Where are you taking that?
- Talk to the chief. - What are you doing with my computer?
- Let us do our job. - I am. I want an answer…
- Talk to the chief. - Where are you taking it?
Tell me where it's going.
Excuse me. You're friends with Leo Mercer.
- We met yesterday. - Yeah.
May I contact you later to ask a few questions?
Wasn't ruining the life of an innocent man enough?
The kids are scared. We need you to come now.
They're taking the…
Can't it be sooner?
I need four boxes, please.
Kids, start heading out.
Leo always had a special connection with the kids.
An incredible bond.
I can't believe we didn't see it. It's textbook, isn't it?
Honestly, yes.
Make sure nothing's left.
Do you know if girls went to his place?
Leo's house was…
It was always open to anyone who needed it.
These kids have so many needs.
So much need for attention.
- How did I not see it? - Did you talk to the lawyer?
What are you doing here?
Well, I told Ramiro
I know it isn't the best time because of what you're going through--
- We must cooperate, Estela. - What the hell are you talking about?
Wait. Leo Mercer went to meet a minor at an isolated place in the dead of night.
- Really? - I'd like to know why you defend him.
I can imagine.
They're accusing Leo of rape.
Do you understand, Ramiro?
Can you please leave?
Thank you.
What number?
One-six-one.
That way.
We'll have to talk to Martina.
She can't just do whatever she wants. Not calling, not checking her phone.
She's still with us, whether she likes it or not.
She doesn't live alone.
- It's here. - Basic rules of living together.
Hello, good afternoon. We're Martina Schulz's parents.
Do you know her?
Yes, the violin girl.
That's her. Is she with you? With Gael?
Gael!
Gael, they're looking for your friend.
They must be in his room. Be right back.
How long has she been with this guy?
Do you think this is a good place for her?
I don't get it.
- She may do it on purpose. - Let's not overreact.
She's 17 and strong-willed. If she doesn't rebel now, when?
They're not here. Seems like Gael didn't sleep here either.
- Any idea where they could be? - No, they probably slept out.
Kids, you know?
Let me handle this.
I called several times but couldn't get in touch.
There she is.
Good evening, Juliana. We're from Lado Bariloche digital magazine.
We know it's tough, but we'd like to ask--
I can't believe you're here.
I just can't.
What do you want? To interview me? Me? To keep on lying?
No, we want to talk to you and hear what you have to say.
- Get your side of the story. - I don't have a "side."
It is what it is, even if it doesn't suit your narrative.
But there are facts you can't deny.
Leave now. I'll report you for harassment.
- Okay, calm down. - Calm down?
There's an open case. We're doing our job.
Let's go.
- God. - Hold my purse.
- Do you think she's protecting him? - Do you think she knew?
She and her son are the closest thing he has to a family.
- How long were they together? - From the statement, almost ten years.
The kid's dad vanished, and Mercer stepped in.
Did they ever live together?
No. From what I've learned, he never lived with anyone.
Makes sense.
- Whoa. - What?
Camila's mom called the office. She wants to talk to you.
We're in.
How can this be? It vanished. Did you find anything?
Nothing.
Someone must have taken it.
Who would want that crappy boat anyway?
It has to be somewhere. Relax.
I knew she was chatting on her phone with a guy from out of town,
but I didn't pay much attention because everything she said seemed normal.
School, what they talked about.
Cami was really into him, for months.
Then, one day, he said
he was coming to Bariloche with his family and that they could meet in person.
Cami didn't tell me they were meeting. I never would've let her go.
They agreed to meet at the cathedral square at noon.
She…
did go and waited for a long time.
And he…
told her he was at a boardinghouse
and couldn't leave because he had to wait for his sister.
Said she could come to him if she wanted.
She believed it all and went.
As soon as she got into the room, he threw her to the ground and…
He…
He raped her.
Cami couldn't fight back. He had a hood on, and didn't--
He didn't even speak so she wouldn't recognize him.
It took Cami a week to tell us what happened.
She seemed off.
I could tell something was wrong, but I couldn't get her to open up,
until she couldn't keep it in anymore and told me.
We went straight to the police.
All that time, Leo was at our house.
Pretending to care, talking with us, and even with Cami.
Imagine what it means to know Leo could do this to us.
If you hadn't uncovered it, I don't know--
It took Cami a week to tell us what happened.
FRONTERAS FOUNDATION
Hi, Ema.
Can we talk?
We have nothing to discuss.
Ema, I need you to listen to me. I wrote you several letters.
God tests us all.
You, me, constantly.
Forgiveness is the greatest power we can achieve. If you and Bruno--
No, don't drag Bruno into this.
Don't pester me with that crap they make you do in AA.
I don't want to hear from you. Don't send any more stupid letters.
I don't care about your experiences, how much you suffered.
I don't care about your recovery.
I won't forgive you. Not now, not ever.
- I know how you feel. - You do?
You're right, I don't know. But it's been nearly two years since--
Get off whatever cloud you're living on. This isn't the first time.
You'd already gone to AA before you ran Juan over.
You'd reached step eight, sending those stupid letters
apologizing to people that you messed up badly, hadn't you?
- But this time is different. It is, Ema. - Really?
Listen carefully because I don't like repeating myself.
If you want to make peace with yourself and feel better,
throw yourself in front of the first car you see.
Maybe what I'm saying is extreme, but if you'd done that the first time
instead of worrying about apologizing and sending fucking letters,
if you'd done what I'm telling you now, you'd be dead and Juan would be alive.
I'd have my partner, and Bruno would have his father.
So do the world a favor and kill yourself!
Mom?
- Mom? - Yes.
- Can we talk? - Yeah.
Let me take a shower, and we'll talk.
Okay.
- Come out! - Open!
You son of a bitch!
- Open up! - Asshole!
Open the door, damn it!
Open the door, you piece of shit!
- Come on! - Let's go, he's getting away!
Shit! Follow him!
Come on.
Martina Schulz. That's "sch," right?
Any recent pictures?
I have one here.
Here. This is the most recent one.
Good.
- Any boyfriends? - No.
Our other daughter mentioned she was dating this boy from school, Gael.
- Surname? - Benítez, Gael Benítez.
What was she wearing the last time you saw her?
All in black.
Black T-shirt, black skirt, black jacket, and a yellow shawl.
- Good. - What happens next?
The missing person protocol is now live.
An investigator will be at your house shortly to gather more data.
We'll publish the photo and send patrol cars to health centers.
We'll widen the search to bus terminals and mountain shelters.
No, you don't understand. You're not listening.
My daughter is not at a shelter, or at the hospital, or anywhere.
We don't know where the hell she is.
You see?
Please. Find her.
Yes, ma'am, don't worry.
Please.
We'll do everything we can to find her.
Breaking news on the Mercer case.
Three teams of firefighters attempt to control the fire
at Fronteras Foundation, in the Llao Llao neighborhood,
trying to prevent it from expanding.
We now have the first images sent by our team.
Neighbors feel outraged at the police inefficiency
and have set fire to Leo Mercer's house.
Can we talk?
They're seeking justice…
Yes, baby, one second.
The police remain silent about the suspect's whereabouts,
who has escaped and is still at large.
He's believed to be responsible for sexual assaults against minors,
always using the same modus operandi.
Time's up, all pens down.
Finished just in time.
Okay, names. Miguel.
Mauro.
Maya.
María. Ten points each.
Wow, thanks for not putting my name.
Countries. Morocco.
- Morocco. - Miami.
Morocco.
That's not a country, baby.
I liked it when we went there.
- We went to the United States. - When are we going again?
- Maybe in summer. - We've never been.
- Yes, we have. - Yeah.
We did go, but that's not a country. It's a city.
Animals? Moose.
Mouse.
Monkey.
Monkey. Five points each. You guys get ten.
Be right back. Keep going.
- All right. Things. - What'd he put for "things"?
Mirror.
- Mirror. You? - Mug.
- Ana? - Microwave.
What are you doing here?
What happened?
Can I come in?
Sure, come in.
- Mug. - Microwave.
- They burned my house down. - Bastards.
Nothing was spared.
The cops took all my documents, my money.
Let me talk to Saltzman. He'll tell us what to do.
I don't need a lawyer.
Only you can help me.
I want to leave. I need you to get me some money and an ID.
Wait, Leo. You can't just do that.
Go to the authorities with a good lawyer. Defend yourself.
From what?
I'm an innocent man. I didn't do it.
You don't have to tell me. I know you are innocent.
Here's what we'll do.
Let me get you some food.
Take a shower.
Rest for a bit. All right?
Tomorrow, with a clear head, we'll figure out what's next.
Okay?
The most important thing now is for you to stay calm.
All right. Wait here.
Marcos.
Thanks.
It's going to be okay.
Still hungry?
Who was it?
Leo.
You're kidding me.
He's here?
Get that guy out of my house now.
I can't, baby, he's my friend.
The girls are here, Marcos.
I can't leave him hanging. He has no one.
I don't care.
The police just ransacked his place. Burned everything down.
Just for tonight. Tomorrow, he's turning himself in.
Please.
You keep cleaning up after this guy's messes.
Not now, please.
Please, baby.
Just tonight.
He's not staying here.
He eats, then he leaves.
That's cold.
Kill the engine, kid.
On the ground. Take the helmet off.
- Now. Take the helmet off. - Hurry up.
On the ground. Now.
Come on, kid. Face down.
Do as you're told. It's gonna be fine.
A few days ago, he seemed better.
Days ago, we weren't living this hell.
- Why didn't you call sooner? - Jorge, leave us.
Armando, it's Mom. Open up.
We tried talking to him, but…
Son.
Come out, please.
You can't stay locked in there.
Baby, are you okay?
- Son. - Armando, please.
Give us a moment, please.
- Sure. - Thanks.
Sweetheart.
It's just me.
Come out. Let's go home.
Armando.
Let's go home.
Come on.
Get out. You're scaring me!
Armando!
Are you okay?
Let's go home.
- I don't want to be here anymore. - No.
Let's go home. Yeah, it's done.
Let's go.
I locked it up with the padlock and chain.
Here's the padlock. I don't know. It couldn't just vanish.
- Okay. - He'd give us things.
Okay, well. Thanks anyway.
Show me the other girl.
They didn't find anything on the foundation's devices.
What do you have?
Statements from the kids.
Two girls mention an odd situation, but there's nothing concrete.
Hang on.
- I'll look for it. - Yeah.
Marcos Brown, Mercer's friend, gave a statement.
He seems to be the last who saw him.
The foundation's property was donated by his family.
They're renowned in Bariloche.
- Owners of Los Álamos. - Former owners.
Marcos lived in Buenos Aires for years.
He moved back to Bariloche recently. Runs a project in an industrial park.
Happily married with two daughters.
I ran into him yesterday at the foundation.
Another fan of ours. Thrilled I was there.
Any idea where he might be hiding?
I've already told the police everything I know.
I haven't heard anything. No idea where he might be.
Last I saw him was at his ex-wife's restaurant.
After that, all I know is what you published.
Thoughts on the evidence against him?
Does it matter? You've already condemned him.
No, that is not true.
I get it. It must be tough having a friend accused of such a horrific double life.
I don't know how you draw conclusions so quickly.
He talked to children on an online game.
No, that is what you say on your show.
- There's evidence. Authorities have it. - Really?
He's accused of seducing minors pretending to be someone their age.
He'd arrange to meet and rape them. Are you willing to defend that?
You're not willing to wait for justice to do its job?
Because there is a justice system.
There's a process.
Leo has the right to defend himself. Isn't it so?
Let's wait. I'm sure there's an explanation.
What about his love life?
I think you know more about that than me.
Why are you so quick to defend him?
Leo is like my brother. My father loved him like a son.
I will always defend Leo.
You were together at the party. Where's the girl?
I said I don't know.
You didn't leave together?
I told you, no.
- What time did you leave? - How many times will ask me that?
Answer the officer.
What time?
Half past two.
Fine. Where did you go after the party?
I went with Colo. I dropped him off at his house.
I went home, ate something, drove to El Bolsón, to my brother's place.
To El Bolsón without sleeping. Why the rush?
I like that hour. No one on the road.
Did Martina stay at the party alone?
Why didn't you leave together?
If you're dating, why not leave together?
We're not dating.
You said you were. What's the deal? Are you dating or not?
Did you have a fight? Why'd you fight?
We talked.
It wasn't a fight.
What did you talk about?
Did she say she was cheating on you?
EMA YOU'RE DESPICABLE
A JOURNALIST AND A WHORE
THE JOURNALIST WHO GAVE HER ALL!
Hello?
Ema.
Who's this?
Leo Mercer.
Where are you?
I'll turn myself in, but we need to talk. You must listen to me.
You dragged me into this, and you must help me get out.
- I'm not the monster you created. - I didn't create any monsters. Not at all.
You need to know the truth. No police, no cameras.
Just you and me.
I'll be waiting. Don't take long.
MOM I HAD TO STEP OUT, DON'T WAIT UP
Vicky, Mercer called. I'm off to meet him.
I didn't tell Diego. I'm sending you the location.
If I don't call in two hours, raise the alarm. Thanks.
VICKY
Look who's heading to the boat.
Girl, you couldn't miss this. You're missing out on a killer party.
Buzzkill.
You didn't want to come.
Yeah, totally.
Are you alone?
Anything unusual? Nobody followed you?
No.
- Come on. We need to go down there. - No.
I'd rather talk here.
- It's not safe here. - Not safe for whom?
For neither of us, Ema.
Are you okay?
I'm not the monster you think I am.
Yeah, you've told me that.
Wait, what are you doing? No recordings, please.
- I'll talk to Ema, not the journalist. - Get to the point. What do you want?
I know you're doing your job,
and you mean well, but you're wrong about me.
I beg you to take back what you posted online.
If you and the cops think I'm guilty, you'll stop looking for the real culprit.
You won't find the guy who hurt Camila.
Yeah, I know you. I know who you are.
- You do? - Yes, and you won't manipulate me again.
- Manipulate? - There's evidence against you.
I have nothing to do with that. It was planted, Ema.
You went to the house with the red door. Yes or no?
I was helping a girl in need.
At 11:00 p.m., in the middle of nowhere? How can I believe that?
Her name's Martina Schulz.
She called, asked for help, told me to meet her.
I don't know how to use that game. I didn't chat with you or any other girl.
We were tricked, Ema. They tricked you, and they tricked me.
What are you doing, Facu?
What are you doing?
Ema, leave.
- Facundo, put that down. - Wait.
- Go. - Wait. Lower the gun, Facundo.
- This has nothing to do with you. Leave - Lower the gun.
- Go away! - Wait!
- Leave! - Lower the gun!
Facundo!
Stay still, motherfucker!
Facu, please put that down.
You know I didn't hurt Cami.
Don't say her name!
You know me. I'd never do that.
Shut up. Don't talk.
How long have you known me?
Forget what they told you. Listen to me.
You know it isn't true.
Shut up.
Lower the gun. Let's talk. Calm down.
- Shut up. - Facu, how many years have you known me?
Shut up!
Hello! Hello!
Facu…
You hurt her.
No.
- We trusted you. - I didn't do it.
We gave you everything, and you hurt her.
It's all lies, Facu.
I didn't do it.
I swear I didn't do it.
Please, please, please.
It's me.
You've got to believe me, Facu.
I didn't do it, Facu.
I didn't do it.
Please, think of Isabel.
Don't do something stupid.
Think of Camila.
Don't say her name!
BASED ON THE NOVEL BY HARLAN COBEN
Subtitle translation by: Francel Diaz