1 00:00:12,600 --> 00:00:15,120 According to the lady companion's handbook, 2 00:00:15,200 --> 00:00:18,320 an ideal suitor can be identified by three main traits. 3 00:00:18,920 --> 00:00:21,600 Kindness, helpfulness, and attentiveness. 4 00:00:21,680 --> 00:00:24,000 Bad boys only bring headaches. 5 00:00:24,080 --> 00:00:27,720 Having a good income is essential for a stable life. 6 00:00:27,800 --> 00:00:30,280 If he spoils you a little, even better. 7 00:00:30,360 --> 00:00:31,680 Also, a nice smile, 8 00:00:31,760 --> 00:00:34,960 an innate attractiveness, as long as he's not vain. 9 00:00:35,040 --> 00:00:37,880 But in my opinion, none of these qualities mean anything 10 00:00:37,960 --> 00:00:39,720 if he doesn't have a good heart, 11 00:00:40,240 --> 00:00:42,000 if he's uninteresting, 12 00:00:42,720 --> 00:00:45,400 or if you don't lose your breath whenever you see him. 13 00:00:54,720 --> 00:00:55,840 Theater tickets. 14 00:00:56,600 --> 00:00:57,600 Three. 15 00:00:58,240 --> 00:00:59,680 Sara could come along. 16 00:01:04,280 --> 00:01:06,080 -Care for a walk? -Mm. 17 00:01:08,600 --> 00:01:10,400 Your father could accompany us. 18 00:01:10,480 --> 00:01:11,760 I'll be happy to. 19 00:01:12,720 --> 00:01:15,040 Miss Bianda, if you'd rather stay… 20 00:01:16,840 --> 00:01:18,320 A chaperone should be exhilarated 21 00:01:18,400 --> 00:01:20,840 when she finds the perfect suitor for her lady. 22 00:01:23,280 --> 00:01:25,280 When she's not in love with him, that is. 23 00:01:28,000 --> 00:01:32,320 Aw, look at them! Together, happy, in love… 24 00:01:32,400 --> 00:01:34,800 Who can resist a good love story? 25 00:01:34,880 --> 00:01:37,320 That moment when you look into each other's eyes 26 00:01:37,400 --> 00:01:38,800 and the world just disappears-- 27 00:01:40,600 --> 00:01:42,600 Now, now. No need for this again. 28 00:01:43,280 --> 00:01:45,640 We're back to where this love story began. 29 00:01:47,160 --> 00:01:49,480 I can't guarantee you'll like the ending, though. 30 00:01:53,880 --> 00:01:56,120 Miss Bianda, may we go feed the birds right now? 31 00:01:56,760 --> 00:01:57,680 Mm. Sure. 32 00:01:59,080 --> 00:02:00,920 You're… letting us go alone? 33 00:02:01,760 --> 00:02:03,600 I have complete trust in you. 34 00:02:07,920 --> 00:02:10,320 Honestly, I'd prefer not to see some things. 35 00:02:28,200 --> 00:02:30,400 You left them alone? Shouldn't you check-- 36 00:02:30,480 --> 00:02:33,440 What could happen? Could he knock her up? 37 00:02:34,840 --> 00:02:37,680 -Hiding that from Santiago still seems-- -Despicable. 38 00:02:38,960 --> 00:02:41,240 We feel terrible about it, believe me. 39 00:02:42,520 --> 00:02:43,960 But he wants to be with Cristina. 40 00:02:44,720 --> 00:02:46,600 -They'll be happy. -You think so? 41 00:02:49,080 --> 00:02:51,000 And they ask me why I'm not interested in love. 42 00:02:52,120 --> 00:02:53,560 I'll stick to science. 43 00:02:58,360 --> 00:03:01,200 Come. This way. My pleasure, Mrs. De Saavedra. 44 00:03:01,280 --> 00:03:02,440 Who's that woman? 45 00:03:02,520 --> 00:03:05,560 She's… one of my father's clients. Mercedes de Saavedra, I believe. 46 00:03:09,480 --> 00:03:10,800 Oh, Mother. 47 00:03:12,880 --> 00:03:14,760 No, seriously. 48 00:03:14,840 --> 00:03:15,920 She's my mother. 49 00:03:31,520 --> 00:03:33,680 THE LADY'S COMPANION 50 00:03:33,760 --> 00:03:35,920 LESSON 7: MAINTAIN PROPER DECORUM 51 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:39,400 She's here to tell on me. I know it. 52 00:03:39,480 --> 00:03:41,760 You should invite the Almenaras too. 53 00:03:41,840 --> 00:03:43,280 They live right outside the city. 54 00:03:43,360 --> 00:03:45,320 The head of the family, Judge Don Manuel José, 55 00:03:45,400 --> 00:03:47,680 is a great expert in big-game hunting. 56 00:03:52,080 --> 00:03:53,760 What are you doing, Miss Bianda? 57 00:03:54,320 --> 00:03:56,320 I was just admiring how, um, 58 00:03:56,400 --> 00:03:58,600 beautifully the maids have arranged the vases. 59 00:03:58,680 --> 00:03:59,920 It looks just perfect. 60 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:03,880 Uh… Doña Mercedes, meet my daughters' chaperone, Elena Bianda. 61 00:04:05,000 --> 00:04:06,600 And my daughter and Santiago? 62 00:04:07,120 --> 00:04:10,360 They're in the garden. I came to see Carlota. 63 00:04:10,440 --> 00:04:12,080 Are you about to leave? 64 00:04:12,160 --> 00:04:14,600 Yes. You can take the rest of the day off. 65 00:04:14,680 --> 00:04:17,040 Don Pedro, thank you very much for your advice 66 00:04:17,120 --> 00:04:19,800 and for helping me choose the guests for my event. 67 00:04:20,320 --> 00:04:24,800 Uh, Mrs. De Saavedra is staying in town, and she's organizing a hunt. 68 00:04:24,880 --> 00:04:27,440 -Let me walk you out. -No, I've bothered you enough already. 69 00:04:27,520 --> 00:04:29,760 But if your employee doesn't mind… 70 00:04:29,840 --> 00:04:32,840 Um, as you wish. It was a pleasure. 71 00:04:32,920 --> 00:04:33,920 Mm. 72 00:04:41,640 --> 00:04:43,960 -Daughter… -Please don't call me that. 73 00:04:44,040 --> 00:04:46,680 If I wanted to expose you, I would've already done it. 74 00:04:46,760 --> 00:04:47,760 Don't you think? 75 00:04:47,840 --> 00:04:49,560 What's your plan right now? 76 00:04:51,120 --> 00:04:54,440 I'm investing. Mr. Mencía is an expert in the area. 77 00:04:55,440 --> 00:04:56,800 I know that. I work here. 78 00:04:58,680 --> 00:04:59,840 Such a beautiful house. 79 00:05:01,160 --> 00:05:05,880 Those frescoes painted on the wall, the decoration, the light… 80 00:05:05,960 --> 00:05:07,880 -You detest the light. -Not anymore. 81 00:05:08,400 --> 00:05:10,840 A lot has changed, apparently. Especially you. 82 00:05:10,920 --> 00:05:14,480 -Mrs. De Saavedra. -Just what I needed. 83 00:05:14,560 --> 00:05:16,720 May I have the pleasure of walking you to your carriage? 84 00:05:16,800 --> 00:05:19,400 Don't worry. Miss Bianda kindly offered to come with me. 85 00:05:19,480 --> 00:05:22,400 Right. She is very attentive. 86 00:05:22,480 --> 00:05:24,320 She was certainly raised well, wasn't she? 87 00:05:24,400 --> 00:05:27,240 Ah, yes. Great to see you. 88 00:05:34,200 --> 00:05:36,160 I see she's making your life miserable. 89 00:05:37,200 --> 00:05:38,640 Sounds familiar. 90 00:05:40,400 --> 00:05:43,680 See? Now, I don't even respond to your attacks. 91 00:05:43,760 --> 00:05:44,760 I'm a new woman. 92 00:05:44,840 --> 00:05:48,040 -How did you find me? -Gabriel came to see me. 93 00:05:48,120 --> 00:05:50,240 If you want to talk to him, he's outside. 94 00:05:50,320 --> 00:05:54,320 I'm leaving. There's still many details of the hunt to arrange. 95 00:05:54,400 --> 00:05:57,400 I've been planning it for a while now, so it must be perfect. 96 00:05:58,760 --> 00:06:01,640 Remember that the best prey is always the hardest to hunt. 97 00:06:03,080 --> 00:06:05,040 And the most rewarding, sweetheart. 98 00:06:13,520 --> 00:06:16,840 -How were the birdies? -Well, they enjoyed themselves. 99 00:06:18,160 --> 00:06:19,760 Your father's waiting. 100 00:06:23,920 --> 00:06:25,840 I could kill someone right now! 101 00:06:29,800 --> 00:06:33,040 How dare you talk to my mother? Stop meddling in my life! 102 00:06:33,120 --> 00:06:34,640 Your mother told me everything. 103 00:06:36,280 --> 00:06:38,920 About the… pregnancy. 104 00:06:39,840 --> 00:06:42,760 And she told me… what happened afterwards. 105 00:06:47,560 --> 00:06:48,720 I'm sorry. 106 00:06:50,280 --> 00:06:52,640 Why didn't you tell me? 107 00:06:57,000 --> 00:06:59,120 If I'd stayed, it would've ended badly. 108 00:06:59,200 --> 00:07:03,480 You don't know that. And I guess we'll never know. 109 00:07:04,960 --> 00:07:06,120 I'm leaving. 110 00:07:08,120 --> 00:07:10,040 Enjoy your time with the scribbler. 111 00:07:10,560 --> 00:07:11,800 He doesn't seem so bad. 112 00:07:31,400 --> 00:07:33,160 Fix things with your mother. 113 00:07:34,480 --> 00:07:36,720 Everyone deserves a second chance, Bianda. 114 00:07:49,120 --> 00:07:51,080 Just put me out of my misery. 115 00:08:09,280 --> 00:08:12,240 At this point, since no one's put me out of my misery yet… 116 00:08:13,080 --> 00:08:15,640 GIN 117 00:08:20,160 --> 00:08:21,640 SANTIAGO'S NOVEL 118 00:08:21,720 --> 00:08:22,720 NOBODY 119 00:08:57,600 --> 00:09:00,160 Miss Bianda? Are you there? 120 00:09:01,120 --> 00:09:02,520 Miss Bianda? 121 00:09:03,040 --> 00:09:04,400 Miss Bianda! 122 00:09:06,400 --> 00:09:07,880 Are you getting dressed? 123 00:09:08,560 --> 00:09:10,520 I'm coming in. 124 00:09:14,880 --> 00:09:17,080 Have you been drinking? 125 00:09:17,600 --> 00:09:22,000 Mm. I'm not going to have a discussion about my morning breath. 126 00:09:22,080 --> 00:09:24,200 The questioning is over. 127 00:09:26,600 --> 00:09:28,040 You're drunk. 128 00:09:40,360 --> 00:09:42,600 I guess you'll be telling your father about this. 129 00:09:42,680 --> 00:09:45,200 No, of course not. 130 00:09:45,720 --> 00:09:48,320 But this kind of heavy drinking usually has a reason. 131 00:09:50,960 --> 00:09:53,080 Is it because of Mrs. De Saavedra? 132 00:09:53,160 --> 00:09:56,080 Angustias saw the two of you talking like you were familiar. 133 00:09:56,160 --> 00:09:57,320 Did you know her? 134 00:09:59,720 --> 00:10:02,080 You're observant. Uh, very observant. 135 00:10:02,160 --> 00:10:03,120 Mm. 136 00:10:03,840 --> 00:10:06,000 I worked at her house some time ago. 137 00:10:06,800 --> 00:10:10,880 Her daughter was one of the most difficult ladies 138 00:10:10,960 --> 00:10:12,760 I've ever had in my care. 139 00:10:13,720 --> 00:10:15,760 -Really? Was she that bad? -Oof. 140 00:10:17,600 --> 00:10:19,800 Next to her, you're a piece of cake. 141 00:10:21,640 --> 00:10:24,720 She ran away with a man to live her "carpe diem." 142 00:10:27,440 --> 00:10:28,800 It was very hard for me. 143 00:10:32,680 --> 00:10:34,360 I understand. 144 00:10:35,200 --> 00:10:37,400 I better leave you alone, Miss Bianda. 145 00:10:42,520 --> 00:10:44,760 I think that'll help calm her worries. 146 00:10:44,840 --> 00:10:47,400 How can I not be worried? I'm worried about her. 147 00:10:47,920 --> 00:10:49,960 Can you believe she got drunk last night? 148 00:10:50,040 --> 00:10:52,640 I think you're blowing it way out of proportion. 149 00:10:52,720 --> 00:10:55,000 She's clearly sad. 150 00:10:56,000 --> 00:10:57,960 And that story about her past… 151 00:10:59,560 --> 00:11:00,920 You don't believe her. 152 00:11:02,400 --> 00:11:03,640 I don't know. 153 00:11:03,720 --> 00:11:06,320 I feel like she's hurt and that she's probably hiding something. 154 00:11:06,400 --> 00:11:08,040 Well, she's human. 155 00:11:08,560 --> 00:11:10,520 Like all of us, she keeps some things to herself. 156 00:11:10,600 --> 00:11:11,440 Things that hurt her. 157 00:11:11,520 --> 00:11:14,080 And why won't she tell me? We're friends, right? 158 00:11:16,720 --> 00:11:19,000 Miss Sara, you have a visitor. 159 00:11:20,080 --> 00:11:24,080 Good morning. Which of my daughters are you looking for? 160 00:11:24,160 --> 00:11:25,400 -Mr. Mencía. -Mm-hmm. 161 00:11:25,480 --> 00:11:28,520 Camilo Keita. I'm in the same class as your daughter Sara. 162 00:11:28,600 --> 00:11:30,240 -Oh, nice to meet you. -Likewise. 163 00:11:30,320 --> 00:11:31,760 Camilo. 164 00:11:31,840 --> 00:11:34,720 Now it makes sense why you're so eager to go to university. 165 00:11:34,800 --> 00:11:37,600 Can you stop thinking about that all day and give it up for one minute? 166 00:11:39,440 --> 00:11:42,920 Haven't you noticed how handsome he is? His smile, his bearing… 167 00:11:43,000 --> 00:11:44,080 Cristina. 168 00:11:45,640 --> 00:11:47,840 His mouth. I bet he's a good kisser. 169 00:11:47,920 --> 00:11:49,320 Cristina! 170 00:11:49,400 --> 00:11:52,560 Well, he's noticed you. Why else would he be here? 171 00:11:56,320 --> 00:11:57,880 Camilo, what are you doing here? 172 00:11:57,960 --> 00:12:00,600 We have an exam, and I was passing by. 173 00:12:00,680 --> 00:12:03,320 Mr. Keita, nice to finally meet you. 174 00:12:03,400 --> 00:12:05,880 I've heard a lot about you, thanks to my sister. 175 00:12:05,960 --> 00:12:07,960 My older sister, Cristina Mencía. 176 00:12:08,040 --> 00:12:10,560 Nice to meet you. Glad to see you're feeling better. 177 00:12:10,640 --> 00:12:13,080 Thanks to you. And to the chair. 178 00:12:13,160 --> 00:12:14,280 Hmm. 179 00:12:16,320 --> 00:12:20,760 Keita. Hmm. That's a… a Guinean surname, right? 180 00:12:20,840 --> 00:12:23,000 -Mm-hmm. -I lived there for some time. 181 00:12:23,080 --> 00:12:24,920 And, well, it's a very unique land. 182 00:12:25,720 --> 00:12:28,440 I imagine things haven't been easy here, have they? 183 00:12:28,520 --> 00:12:32,000 As a father, I'm glad to know people understand all of us have rights-- 184 00:12:32,080 --> 00:12:33,320 Please, can we go, Camilo? 185 00:12:33,400 --> 00:12:35,480 The… The exam, we'll miss it. Come on. 186 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:36,960 Have a nice day. 187 00:12:53,800 --> 00:12:54,880 Psst. 188 00:12:55,920 --> 00:12:57,400 A pencil. 189 00:12:57,480 --> 00:12:59,200 -What? -Pencil. 190 00:13:10,560 --> 00:13:12,800 Haven't you noticed how handsome he is? 191 00:13:20,240 --> 00:13:21,360 His mouth. 192 00:13:23,520 --> 00:13:25,120 I bet he's a good kisser. 193 00:13:31,920 --> 00:13:34,240 Don't come saying you didn't have enough time afterwards. 194 00:13:34,320 --> 00:13:35,440 Excuse me. 195 00:13:45,720 --> 00:13:50,320 WHAT CAUSES IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT? 196 00:13:52,680 --> 00:13:54,800 Do you think your sister and that young man…? 197 00:13:56,520 --> 00:13:58,920 -Sara's only interested in books. -Hmm. 198 00:14:03,600 --> 00:14:04,680 Goodness. 199 00:14:05,880 --> 00:14:08,480 Don Horacio is asking me to check his accounts tomorrow. 200 00:14:09,000 --> 00:14:11,600 -I won't be able to go hunting. -Do you hunt, Don Pedro? 201 00:14:12,360 --> 00:14:14,320 A new client invited me, so… 202 00:14:15,320 --> 00:14:18,680 But it's a shame I can't go. This could be very good for us. 203 00:14:18,760 --> 00:14:21,800 Maybe we could go. Miss Bianda can accompany us. 204 00:14:21,880 --> 00:14:23,200 No! 205 00:14:24,120 --> 00:14:25,160 Why not? 206 00:14:27,640 --> 00:14:30,960 No, because, um… I can't even hold a rifle. 207 00:14:32,400 --> 00:14:34,520 You know how much I enjoy hunting. 208 00:14:35,680 --> 00:14:39,360 Right, but if they invited your father, why bother going without him? 209 00:14:39,440 --> 00:14:42,600 To show them he cares. It's an important client, right? 210 00:14:43,640 --> 00:14:44,680 Mm-hmm. 211 00:14:51,280 --> 00:14:56,160 So tomorrow, Mr. Torres, you, and I are going to Mrs. De Saavedra's hunt. 212 00:14:58,840 --> 00:15:01,760 Well, that plan is horrible, atrocious, monstrous. 213 00:15:01,840 --> 00:15:05,160 That's a splendid plan! 214 00:15:05,240 --> 00:15:08,400 Of course it is. It's what Santiago and I need. 215 00:15:08,480 --> 00:15:10,080 What you need? Really? 216 00:15:11,400 --> 00:15:13,120 I just feel like something's not quite right. 217 00:15:13,200 --> 00:15:15,800 Yesterday we were alone together for you-know-what, 218 00:15:15,880 --> 00:15:17,240 but he didn't want to get intimate. 219 00:15:17,320 --> 00:15:19,160 What man would say no to a woman he loves? 220 00:15:19,760 --> 00:15:21,840 I have to admit, she has a point. 221 00:15:22,720 --> 00:15:24,480 This trip will be good for us. 222 00:15:25,280 --> 00:15:27,880 We'll be far from here, from Father. 223 00:15:29,400 --> 00:15:30,880 It'll be unforgettable. 224 00:15:32,360 --> 00:15:33,560 I'm sure it will. 225 00:15:35,560 --> 00:15:38,760 And if I'm lucky, a stray bullet will put me out of my misery. 226 00:15:42,480 --> 00:15:45,760 You could've attended the hunt. You've been doing it every day, right? 227 00:15:45,840 --> 00:15:48,840 When you stroll around the gardens in town, hunting for men. 228 00:15:50,280 --> 00:15:51,800 Jokes are not your forte, son. 229 00:15:59,800 --> 00:16:01,200 She's on edge today. 230 00:16:05,720 --> 00:16:07,200 Is something the matter? 231 00:16:07,720 --> 00:16:10,200 Well, you're not asking me if something's the matter 232 00:16:10,280 --> 00:16:13,760 because you think you've done something to upset me, right? 233 00:16:15,160 --> 00:16:17,720 Ah, Doña Paquita, that's… that's so twisted. 234 00:16:17,800 --> 00:16:22,720 So you, uh… have nothing to say to me? Uh… at all? 235 00:16:22,800 --> 00:16:24,040 No. 236 00:16:25,080 --> 00:16:26,360 No. No, of course not. 237 00:16:27,720 --> 00:16:29,520 Take the rest of the day off. 238 00:16:29,600 --> 00:16:31,600 I'm meeting Father Gregorio. 239 00:16:32,120 --> 00:16:34,640 For my confession. It's the novena, after all. 240 00:16:34,720 --> 00:16:38,360 But… but aren't you… aren't you a little overdressed? 241 00:16:38,440 --> 00:16:42,400 Only my best outfit for the Lord our God. 242 00:16:43,200 --> 00:16:45,240 Amen, Doña Paquita. Amen. 243 00:16:45,320 --> 00:16:47,480 I'll be back late. Don't wait for me. 244 00:16:47,560 --> 00:16:50,040 Enjoy your freedom, all right? Take care. 245 00:17:02,360 --> 00:17:03,440 I think she knows. 246 00:17:05,160 --> 00:17:06,560 Did she see us? 247 00:17:08,120 --> 00:17:09,880 I'll end up on the street. 248 00:17:12,240 --> 00:17:14,200 Don't be so dramatic, Adelita. 249 00:17:15,800 --> 00:17:18,840 Hey. The day is ours. Hmm? 250 00:17:19,640 --> 00:17:20,840 You have a date. 251 00:17:29,240 --> 00:17:34,360 I'm ready for the casino, Paulino. 252 00:17:51,000 --> 00:17:52,440 Sorry, you have to come with us. 253 00:18:23,400 --> 00:18:24,440 Could you announce me? 254 00:18:24,520 --> 00:18:26,760 I'd like to see Miss Cristina as soon as possible. 255 00:18:29,680 --> 00:18:32,000 -I just want to see Cristina. -You should be ashamed! 256 00:18:32,080 --> 00:18:34,840 -Please! I wanted to see Miss Mencía. -Get out of here! Get out! 257 00:18:38,880 --> 00:18:42,640 Sir, there's something you should know. 258 00:18:42,720 --> 00:18:44,680 Cristina! 259 00:18:44,760 --> 00:18:46,760 That's what I'm talking about. 260 00:18:47,760 --> 00:18:50,840 Cristina! Cristina! 261 00:18:52,240 --> 00:18:55,080 You're yelling at the wrong window. 262 00:18:55,160 --> 00:18:57,560 Which one is it? 263 00:18:57,640 --> 00:18:59,240 It's no use. 264 00:18:59,320 --> 00:19:01,520 Cristina's away on a trip with her suitor. 265 00:19:05,920 --> 00:19:07,960 Get off my property. 266 00:19:08,040 --> 00:19:09,920 Don Pedro, didn't you read my letter? 267 00:19:10,000 --> 00:19:12,920 -I don't give a damn. -Please, Don Pedro. 268 00:19:14,720 --> 00:19:18,560 You… You… You… Aren't you curious why I didn't show up at the engagement? 269 00:19:20,200 --> 00:19:21,400 I beg you. 270 00:19:22,440 --> 00:19:23,760 Please listen to me. 271 00:19:25,120 --> 00:19:27,480 I only had to sign a contract with Monsieur Levy. 272 00:19:27,560 --> 00:19:30,800 Our family business would then merge with theirs in Paris. 273 00:19:31,320 --> 00:19:34,040 I didn't know the contract included my marriage to their daughter. 274 00:19:34,640 --> 00:19:37,680 I refused, but my father showed me the books 275 00:19:37,760 --> 00:19:39,840 and had me write that shameful note. 276 00:19:40,600 --> 00:19:43,280 But I didn't want your daughter to think I loved someone else. 277 00:19:44,760 --> 00:19:46,760 She read about it in the paper. 278 00:19:50,000 --> 00:19:51,560 But it didn't break her heart. 279 00:19:54,440 --> 00:19:56,400 So, is the new suitor to your liking? 280 00:19:59,840 --> 00:20:03,240 He's my godson, Santiago Torres. 281 00:20:05,000 --> 00:20:07,000 Cristina never felt anything for him. 282 00:20:07,680 --> 00:20:11,320 Don Pedro, I left my family. I walked away from it all. 283 00:20:11,400 --> 00:20:12,680 I love your daughter. 284 00:20:13,200 --> 00:20:14,680 At least let me talk to her. 285 00:20:15,320 --> 00:20:17,960 She'd forever regret not knowing what really happened that day. 286 00:20:18,040 --> 00:20:19,040 Is that what you want? 287 00:20:19,800 --> 00:20:23,640 I'll come here every single day until I get a yes, so please, let-- 288 00:20:28,240 --> 00:20:30,040 -Get out! -You're making a mistake! 289 00:20:30,120 --> 00:20:31,200 Get out of this house! 290 00:20:31,280 --> 00:20:33,640 -You're making a mistake! -Don't you dare come back here! 291 00:20:33,720 --> 00:20:35,040 Yes! I'm leaving! 292 00:20:42,640 --> 00:20:43,640 Great job, sir. 293 00:20:44,320 --> 00:20:47,840 My daughter cannot know he's returned. For the sake of her health. 294 00:20:51,280 --> 00:20:52,800 You want me to lie? 295 00:20:52,880 --> 00:20:55,400 No, it's not lying. It's only hiding. 296 00:20:55,480 --> 00:20:58,080 This could be upsetting for Cristina. I get it. 297 00:20:58,160 --> 00:21:03,360 But if I've learned anything from adults, it's that I can get something out of this. 298 00:21:04,800 --> 00:21:06,000 What do you want? 299 00:21:09,800 --> 00:21:13,400 I wanted to go hunting, not meet that boring guy. 300 00:21:15,000 --> 00:21:18,080 We could've been outside, you know, doing our own thing… 301 00:21:18,160 --> 00:21:19,480 Ladies. 302 00:21:20,840 --> 00:21:24,680 You both look stunning today. I hope you don't mind that I'm early. 303 00:21:24,760 --> 00:21:26,920 -I was excited to see you. -The feeling is mutual. 304 00:21:27,920 --> 00:21:30,680 I'll go tell my mother and tidy myself up. 305 00:21:30,760 --> 00:21:32,800 If you'll excuse me. 306 00:21:37,880 --> 00:21:38,920 Well… 307 00:21:40,520 --> 00:21:43,360 Since we're alone… may I? 308 00:21:46,320 --> 00:21:49,320 The other day at the picnic, I saw you and Esther touching. 309 00:21:51,120 --> 00:21:52,440 Touching? 310 00:21:55,600 --> 00:21:58,240 Look, it's not easy, you know, to say this. 311 00:21:58,320 --> 00:22:00,840 Okay? But I want you to know that-- Ah! 312 00:22:02,640 --> 00:22:04,080 That damn needle. 313 00:22:05,040 --> 00:22:07,800 Anyway, I saw the two of you holding hands. 314 00:22:07,880 --> 00:22:09,160 There was caressing, there was-- 315 00:22:09,240 --> 00:22:11,440 What are you doing? Are you saying that I'm a pervert? 316 00:22:11,520 --> 00:22:12,800 The only pervert here is you. 317 00:22:12,880 --> 00:22:15,440 Don't come near me. I'll prick you with this needle. 318 00:22:16,200 --> 00:22:18,040 I know what I saw. Stop pretending. 319 00:22:18,120 --> 00:22:19,480 I'm not pretending, okay? 320 00:22:19,560 --> 00:22:23,120 And I warn you to not go repeating these delusions to the Zapico family. 321 00:22:23,200 --> 00:22:24,480 Is that clear? 322 00:22:38,560 --> 00:22:40,720 Out. Come on. 323 00:22:40,800 --> 00:22:42,000 Come on, hurry. 324 00:22:45,040 --> 00:22:47,120 I talked to Daniel. He knows about us. 325 00:22:47,200 --> 00:22:49,360 He saw our hands touching during lunch the other day. 326 00:22:49,440 --> 00:22:50,440 And you denied it. 327 00:22:50,520 --> 00:22:52,480 Of course I did, but I don't think he bought it. 328 00:22:52,560 --> 00:22:53,520 Well, don't panic. 329 00:22:53,600 --> 00:22:56,240 -We need to keep it together right now. -He'll tell your mother. 330 00:22:56,320 --> 00:22:59,280 -Who cares? It's his word against ours. -Your mother loves Daniel! 331 00:22:59,800 --> 00:23:02,040 Right. 332 00:23:07,040 --> 00:23:08,480 You look beautiful. 333 00:23:09,480 --> 00:23:11,160 I have a surprise for all of you. 334 00:23:11,240 --> 00:23:13,120 But… after dessert. 335 00:23:22,800 --> 00:23:25,840 -Miss Mencía! Good morning. -Good morning. 336 00:23:25,920 --> 00:23:28,880 -My father asks to be excused. -Ah. Men and their work. 337 00:23:28,960 --> 00:23:31,520 Wait till you're married. 338 00:23:31,600 --> 00:23:34,560 Come on, have some food. You'll need the energy. 339 00:23:34,640 --> 00:23:37,840 -Hm. You never liked getting up early. -Stop it. 340 00:23:38,360 --> 00:23:40,640 You're putting my job in jeopardy. And even my life. 341 00:23:40,720 --> 00:23:43,560 Is a mother spending time with her daughter so wrong? 342 00:23:43,640 --> 00:23:45,840 It's a little too late for that, don't you think? 343 00:23:47,440 --> 00:23:49,320 If you'll excuse me for a moment. 344 00:23:54,160 --> 00:23:58,200 A most distinguished lady. Do you two know each other? 345 00:23:58,720 --> 00:24:00,440 It's the first time I've seen her. 346 00:24:00,520 --> 00:24:04,760 I didn't expect to find you here either. Did Alba give you another chance? 347 00:24:04,840 --> 00:24:08,600 Angustias mediated, so… How come you're suddenly so chummy? 348 00:24:09,600 --> 00:24:12,080 Well, I guess I have the charm that you lack. 349 00:24:12,160 --> 00:24:14,840 I won't dignify that. 350 00:24:15,840 --> 00:24:17,840 Your lies will be your downfall, Elena. 351 00:24:18,360 --> 00:24:21,000 I just hope it happens soon so I can still get to enjoy this weather 352 00:24:21,080 --> 00:24:23,120 in that beautiful garden at the Mencías'. 353 00:24:26,960 --> 00:24:28,920 Where are my friends when I need them? 354 00:24:45,320 --> 00:24:49,120 Well, Santiago, everyone thought you'd always be the golden bachelor. 355 00:24:50,560 --> 00:24:53,680 He took his time, but good things are worth the wait. 356 00:24:54,520 --> 00:24:56,040 Mr. Torres! 357 00:24:56,680 --> 00:25:00,000 You've got spot number five. Have fun hunting. 358 00:25:09,040 --> 00:25:10,720 I don't get why you like hunting. 359 00:25:10,800 --> 00:25:12,400 It brings out the worst in people. 360 00:25:12,920 --> 00:25:14,280 You're just scared. 361 00:25:14,800 --> 00:25:17,360 I'd better teach you some shooting skills so you can relax. 362 00:25:22,280 --> 00:25:25,720 I forgot to give the lady a message, uh… from your father. 363 00:25:31,960 --> 00:25:35,200 I wouldn't hire you as a chaperone to watch over my daughter. 364 00:25:35,760 --> 00:25:37,400 Your daughter? 365 00:25:37,480 --> 00:25:39,560 -Uh-huh. -Ah, right. Yes. 366 00:25:39,640 --> 00:25:41,240 I think I know her. 367 00:25:41,320 --> 00:25:42,800 A very special young lady. 368 00:25:42,880 --> 00:25:44,880 Mm. Well, yes, but she can be a headache. 369 00:25:44,960 --> 00:25:48,120 Especially for chaperones. Don't you think it's a bit ironic? 370 00:25:52,920 --> 00:25:56,000 Maybe that's why I'm so good at my job. 371 00:25:58,120 --> 00:26:01,200 -Although you clearly despise it. -Not at all. 372 00:26:01,280 --> 00:26:04,840 It's only fair to look for ways to start a new life in these situations. 373 00:26:04,920 --> 00:26:06,320 Desirable, even. 374 00:26:06,400 --> 00:26:09,160 In fact, I'm thinking of doing the same after I move here. 375 00:26:12,720 --> 00:26:15,720 Huh? You can do it, but I can't? 376 00:26:15,800 --> 00:26:18,000 What about your palace? 377 00:26:18,520 --> 00:26:20,000 And your duties and Father? 378 00:26:23,840 --> 00:26:26,200 Oh, he already got his fresh start. 379 00:26:28,520 --> 00:26:30,280 Don't pity me, please. 380 00:26:30,800 --> 00:26:33,960 At least he had the decency to leave me with enough. 381 00:26:37,880 --> 00:26:40,440 -I'm happy for you. -No, you're not. 382 00:26:40,520 --> 00:26:45,280 And I don't blame you. Even I wonder sometimes if I deserve it. 383 00:26:45,880 --> 00:26:47,600 Is that your way of apologizing? 384 00:26:49,120 --> 00:26:53,080 Sweetheart, if I had known you'd lost the baby… 385 00:26:53,160 --> 00:26:54,760 Tell me, what then? 386 00:26:54,840 --> 00:26:56,720 You would've helped me? 387 00:26:57,320 --> 00:26:59,200 You wouldn't have slammed the door in my face? 388 00:26:59,280 --> 00:27:01,400 Don't twist this. We looked for you without knowing! 389 00:27:01,480 --> 00:27:03,720 Well, luckily, someone found me first. 390 00:27:08,120 --> 00:27:11,080 Apparently Antonio Bianda wasn't all that horrible. 391 00:27:14,080 --> 00:27:17,720 No, Mother. Antonio and his wife gave me food, a bed, 392 00:27:18,480 --> 00:27:19,760 and a future. 393 00:27:22,040 --> 00:27:23,680 And he never expected anything back. 394 00:27:25,800 --> 00:27:27,200 Well, he's gone, but I'm here. 395 00:27:27,280 --> 00:27:29,920 I'm still your mother, whether you like it or not. 396 00:27:32,600 --> 00:27:34,440 I'm at peace with all that now. 397 00:27:36,600 --> 00:27:38,800 I'm happy. I like my life. 398 00:27:38,880 --> 00:27:42,240 I'm your mother. Do you think you can fool me? 399 00:27:43,160 --> 00:27:44,440 I'm not lying. 400 00:28:34,960 --> 00:28:37,360 I've given the staff the rest of the day off. 401 00:28:40,480 --> 00:28:42,040 You wear it wonderfully. 402 00:28:43,400 --> 00:28:44,760 If you will… 403 00:28:58,360 --> 00:29:01,440 Hold the gun firmly. Feel the weight. 404 00:29:05,000 --> 00:29:07,360 You are the one in charge, not the other way around. 405 00:29:09,400 --> 00:29:12,480 Your waist must be braced. Feel it? 406 00:29:12,560 --> 00:29:15,680 So you're happy following that girl around and her little scribbler? 407 00:29:15,760 --> 00:29:17,160 He's not a scribbler. 408 00:29:19,160 --> 00:29:20,600 He's an amazing writer. 409 00:29:36,640 --> 00:29:40,720 The point is, I like my life better now. And, besides, working for the Mencías 410 00:29:40,800 --> 00:29:43,920 is turning out… to be a breeze. 411 00:29:52,600 --> 00:29:53,880 What the… 412 00:29:55,240 --> 00:29:58,800 -What are you doing? -Oh, nothing. Nothing. 413 00:29:58,880 --> 00:30:01,800 Miss Cristina, we're leaving. Come on. Come on. 414 00:30:01,880 --> 00:30:04,000 -You should take him to a doctor-- -Shut up, Mother! 415 00:30:13,680 --> 00:30:14,960 Shoot me. 416 00:30:16,160 --> 00:30:17,440 Right in the heart. 417 00:30:24,960 --> 00:30:27,200 Please don't say anything to Don Pedro. 418 00:30:27,280 --> 00:30:28,440 Really? No apology? 419 00:30:28,520 --> 00:30:30,800 Why should I apologize? 420 00:30:30,880 --> 00:30:33,640 All you want is my discretion. I don't know what's harder to believe. 421 00:30:33,720 --> 00:30:36,560 The fact that you were a lady, or that you lied to me about it. 422 00:30:36,640 --> 00:30:39,920 -This isn't the time-- -Not all of us are as easy and open. 423 00:30:40,000 --> 00:30:41,240 What did you say? 424 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:44,480 -You could end up-- -Why didn't you tell us the truth? 425 00:30:44,560 --> 00:30:46,800 -It's my private life. -You know everything about mine. 426 00:30:46,880 --> 00:30:49,160 -I wouldn't argue now. -Shut up! 427 00:30:53,400 --> 00:30:55,680 After all I've done for you, you can't complain. 428 00:30:56,680 --> 00:30:59,960 So, if you value that, don't tell your father about this. 429 00:31:02,760 --> 00:31:06,560 Well, you've certainly surprised us with your hidden talent. 430 00:31:06,640 --> 00:31:09,160 -Not everyone can do that. -Thank you for that. 431 00:31:09,240 --> 00:31:10,720 I better get going. 432 00:31:10,800 --> 00:31:12,960 But there's something I'd like to say first. 433 00:31:14,600 --> 00:31:16,200 I don't know if you happened to notice 434 00:31:16,280 --> 00:31:18,760 how fond Esther and Josefina are of each other. 435 00:31:19,360 --> 00:31:21,680 Yeah, well, Josefina's part of the family, right, Mother? 436 00:31:22,760 --> 00:31:26,480 Uh, and it just doesn't seem appropriate, given their fondness, 437 00:31:26,560 --> 00:31:28,400 to separate them just so we could get married. 438 00:31:29,520 --> 00:31:33,000 I know that a sincere relationship like yours is not easy to come across, 439 00:31:33,080 --> 00:31:35,160 and I want the best for you, Esther. 440 00:31:35,720 --> 00:31:39,680 So I've been thinking, and if you do decide to marry me, 441 00:31:39,760 --> 00:31:41,440 Josefina could be our housekeeper. 442 00:31:43,200 --> 00:31:44,720 That way, you could continue your… 443 00:31:46,240 --> 00:31:47,360 …friendship. 444 00:31:57,320 --> 00:31:59,760 Today was a wonderful break during this busy week. 445 00:32:00,600 --> 00:32:02,320 But I have to get to work. 446 00:32:05,360 --> 00:32:07,120 A new business opportunity? 447 00:32:07,200 --> 00:32:09,920 Yes. Or, to quote my mother… 448 00:32:10,000 --> 00:32:13,000 "Another one that won't go anywhere." 449 00:32:14,080 --> 00:32:16,520 You've got the wrong idea about your mother. 450 00:32:16,600 --> 00:32:18,240 Admit it. She's too hard on me. 451 00:32:18,960 --> 00:32:21,560 She has a sharp mind and a sharper tongue. 452 00:32:24,440 --> 00:32:27,360 I need capital so my partners finally trust me. 453 00:32:28,280 --> 00:32:29,480 But she won't give me anything. 454 00:32:39,640 --> 00:32:40,920 No. 455 00:32:41,520 --> 00:32:42,720 No, Adela, I can't. 456 00:32:42,800 --> 00:32:44,000 I insist. 457 00:32:45,200 --> 00:32:49,200 I'd like to think I'm the one who, uh, helps you show how you're different now. 458 00:33:09,320 --> 00:33:10,360 How was the hunt? 459 00:33:11,480 --> 00:33:14,560 Phenomenal. We didn't catch a thing. 460 00:33:14,640 --> 00:33:15,800 Oh. 461 00:33:15,880 --> 00:33:16,880 Any news here? Or… 462 00:33:16,960 --> 00:33:19,520 -No, nothing remarkable. -Uh, nothing remarkable? 463 00:33:21,640 --> 00:33:22,960 What's that? 464 00:33:23,040 --> 00:33:24,880 It was a gift from Father. 465 00:33:24,960 --> 00:33:28,080 He got it from his friend Castro, the zoologist. 466 00:33:28,160 --> 00:33:29,120 Was this your idea? 467 00:33:29,200 --> 00:33:33,280 Well, sometimes a father has to spoil his daughters a little, right? 468 00:33:33,360 --> 00:33:35,600 Okay, let's find a spot for that… thing. 469 00:33:35,680 --> 00:33:37,760 Tula. Her name is Tula. 470 00:33:37,840 --> 00:33:39,120 -Tula. -Come on, Tula. 471 00:33:39,200 --> 00:33:42,280 I left my things in the carriage. I'll go to the coach house. 472 00:33:43,040 --> 00:33:44,320 That's it. Go, get in. 473 00:33:44,400 --> 00:33:46,680 Ugh. 474 00:33:49,680 --> 00:33:51,800 Uneventful day, am I right? 475 00:33:54,080 --> 00:33:55,920 Elena has been lying to us. 476 00:34:01,760 --> 00:34:03,360 But lying isn't a crime. 477 00:34:04,640 --> 00:34:06,160 Everyone has secrets. 478 00:34:07,360 --> 00:34:09,880 Maybe not you. You're the most transparent woman I know. 479 00:34:09,960 --> 00:34:12,280 But in general. 480 00:34:13,040 --> 00:34:15,080 I also have my share of burdens. 481 00:34:16,600 --> 00:34:18,800 It could be why our courtship isn't going so smoothly. 482 00:34:18,880 --> 00:34:21,280 No, no, no. It's my fault. 483 00:34:22,040 --> 00:34:24,280 -No, it's my fault, not yours. -No. 484 00:34:25,960 --> 00:34:30,280 Really. You're good, you're honest, you're… sweet. You're perfect. 485 00:34:32,400 --> 00:34:34,120 You think that of me? Really? 486 00:34:35,200 --> 00:34:37,080 I'm very lucky to have you, yes. 487 00:34:39,520 --> 00:34:41,120 I'll say goodbye to your father. 488 00:34:48,560 --> 00:34:49,840 ON THE INEQUALITY OF HUMAN RACES 489 00:34:49,920 --> 00:34:52,400 I was about to tell Santiago everything. 490 00:34:53,120 --> 00:34:55,720 But he was telling me all those nice things, and… 491 00:34:56,520 --> 00:34:59,520 I simply couldn't. I'm a coward! I'm a big wimp! 492 00:34:59,600 --> 00:35:00,960 Don't beat yourself up, Cristina. 493 00:35:01,040 --> 00:35:04,120 This lie affects us as a couple, Sara. I feel like a traitor. 494 00:35:04,200 --> 00:35:07,280 Cristina, you know I've always been your biggest critic. 495 00:35:08,040 --> 00:35:09,720 But if there's one thing I learned, 496 00:35:09,800 --> 00:35:11,800 it's that being in your shoes can't be easy. 497 00:35:11,880 --> 00:35:14,240 Elena's crazy plan was definitely a mistake. 498 00:35:15,000 --> 00:35:17,560 -She was just trying to help. -I don't care. She's a liar! 499 00:35:17,640 --> 00:35:19,200 I omit, but I'm no liar. 500 00:35:20,560 --> 00:35:22,040 Why are you saying all this now? 501 00:35:25,160 --> 00:35:27,360 Elena is Mrs. De Saavedra's daughter. 502 00:35:29,400 --> 00:35:33,080 -Don't you think this is a bit too much? -She said her whole family was gone. 503 00:35:33,160 --> 00:35:35,560 I knew something was off. We need proof, okay? 504 00:35:36,600 --> 00:35:37,840 Come on, grab that. 505 00:35:38,480 --> 00:35:41,360 We're gonna get in so much trouble if we're caught. 506 00:35:54,200 --> 00:35:55,280 Sara. 507 00:36:18,840 --> 00:36:21,400 I'm sorry about the thing with your mother. 508 00:36:22,080 --> 00:36:23,080 Thank you. 509 00:36:23,160 --> 00:36:27,280 Although you were too hard on Cristina. A bit too much for a chaperone. 510 00:36:27,880 --> 00:36:30,320 I get it. It bothered you to see us together, but jealousy? 511 00:36:30,400 --> 00:36:34,960 Really? I believed you were the opposite of a typical man. 512 00:36:35,040 --> 00:36:37,440 -And now you say this? -Do you deny it, though? 513 00:36:38,080 --> 00:36:40,760 All right. It bothered me to see you. 514 00:36:41,680 --> 00:36:44,680 But what difference does it make? That doesn't change the situation. 515 00:36:44,760 --> 00:36:48,840 I'm sorry. I… I missed our conversations. 516 00:36:48,920 --> 00:36:51,720 Conversations that go nowhere, like this one? 517 00:36:54,160 --> 00:36:55,280 Well, yes. 518 00:36:56,480 --> 00:37:00,080 Those are the ones I miss the most, actually. Don't you? 519 00:37:01,520 --> 00:37:02,960 Of course I do. 520 00:37:06,640 --> 00:37:08,520 Have a nice afternoon, Mr. Torres. 521 00:37:17,520 --> 00:37:21,080 What on earth are you doing? 522 00:37:24,800 --> 00:37:29,440 All right, this… is a delicate situation. 523 00:37:30,280 --> 00:37:33,000 The guilt is eating me up, and if I don't tell you… 524 00:37:33,520 --> 00:37:35,960 So you're looking to vent with the one person you can't stand? 525 00:37:36,040 --> 00:37:37,280 -Really? -Don't do that. 526 00:37:37,360 --> 00:37:39,720 This is serious, so stop teasing. 527 00:37:42,400 --> 00:37:44,240 It arrived a few days ago. 528 00:37:44,320 --> 00:37:47,120 I hid it. I didn't want to add to Miss Cristina's misery. 529 00:37:49,720 --> 00:37:52,280 Have you read it? I wouldn't have, if I were you. 530 00:37:52,360 --> 00:37:54,600 No, uh… it wasn't necessary. 531 00:37:55,520 --> 00:37:58,040 -Eduardo was here. -He was here?! 532 00:37:58,120 --> 00:38:01,120 -He still loves Miss Cristina. -He loves her? 533 00:38:02,480 --> 00:38:04,800 Holy Mother of God.