'Leave 50,000 pesetas at the Cruce del Arroyo tomorrow at noon.'
This is my father's hotel, my hotel.
Something bad is going on and I want to know what.
Do you want to marry me?
Won't you congratulate me? -I don't know how you ensnared my son.
I found it while making don Javier's bed.
Julio, now you can go to the police. -I doubt that it'll be enough.
The blackmailer dropped this cuff link.
In the office there's a list of all the employees since the hotel opened.
How do I get in? -I'll do it.
If anyone sees me, it's the office of my fiancé, right?
Pascual.
Grand Hotel
Julio, what are you doing?
I heard a noise. That's Saúl and Joaquín's room, and they're working.
I don't hear anything. Julio, do me a favour and mind your own business.
There's plenty to do in the kitchen. -As you wish.
Careful. No, don't touch it.
episode 5
Pascual, are you leaving? -It's my afternoon off, sir.
I'm sorry. Leave this here and register the new guests.
Yes, don Diego.
I heard your mining firm is doing well. Please, come this way.
I leave you with Pascual. Don Armando, don Higinio.
Andrés, leave it. I'll take care of it. -Thanks.
Andrés, you have to do me a favour.
I hope this time I won't have to risk my job or my life.
It's a question for your mother. -I said I didn't want to risk my life.
Andrés. -What is it about?
You wanted me to watch out for anything odd.
And? -An employee tried to smuggle this out.
I don't think it has anything to do with my son and daughter-in-law.
But I think it'll interest someone who can be of great help to me.
We still have time before we leave.
Victoria, tell don Diego I want to drink coffee with him.
A bad day? -Excuse me, sir. Can I help you?
I want to search the servants' quarters. I have doña Teresa's permission.
Of course.
Start with this room. -Yes, sir.
Allow me, young man.
What's going on? -I like this as little as you do...
but I have to make sure no one takes anything out of the rooms.
You can go.
Hernando. -Sir?
The tip is missing. The same size as the one we found in the victim's body.
This must be the murder weapon.
Doña Elisa. -It's a shame.
Now that you're pregnant, you'll soon have to get rid of those pretty clothes.
Yes, that is a shame.
You already have baby clothes, but nothing in a larger size for yourself.
So far-sighted in some things, so negligent in others.
The baby clothes were a present. I meant to go shopping. The accident...
Yes, the accident. Too bad Dr Santamaría had to leave.
I would have liked to chat with him. I worry about you, it's only normal.
You don't have to, everything's fine. -I'm the Marquise de Vergara.
My only task in life is to worry about the future of the marquisate.
And don't have any doubt that I will.
Doña Sofía, how can I help you?
Señora Sofía, what's the matter? What's the matter? Is it the child?
What happened to the baby?
Did she tell you anything? -Yes, and you won't believe it.
What did she say? -There he is.
What are you doing? Let me go.
Andrés Cernuda, you're under arrest for the murder of Jimena López...
and as a suspect in the disappearance of Cristina Olmedo.
Cristina was my friend, and I didn't know this Jimena.
He's my roommate. He was with me when I came back from the tavern.
Mr Espinosa, I get the impression you were with half of Spain that night.
What is this noise?
What are you doing with my son? Get out, everyone.
I'm sorry, madam, but we found the murder weapon among his belongings.
What? -A gold knife.
As a waiter, he had access to it.
That's impossible. -It has to be a mistake.
Please, let my son go. -Mother, I swear I'm innocent.
Nothing will happen to you, my son. -Please, don't cause trouble.
It will be better for everyone.
Doña Ángela...
Yes? -The drink you ordered, señorita Alicia.
Thanks, Carmen, I'll finish it myself. -As you wish, señorita.
Señorita Alicia?
What's going on?
Andrés has news about the cuff links, but that's irrelevant now.
They've arrested him. -Why?
The police found the gold knife among his things.
That can't be, the knife was...
Oh my God.
Can you talk to your brother? He can clear it all up.
He can, but he won't. And even if he would, my mother wouldn't let him.
I know which maid found the knife.
You think she'd dare tell the truth? -For Andrés's sake, yes.
We'll lose nothing by trying.
I'll come with you. I get along with the maids, and being an Alarcón may help.
May I?
It's okay. -Thank you.
Wait just a moment.
Go ahead, there's no one there.
Wait for me in the kitchen.
I brought the knife to you thinking that you'd do what is best for us all.
What happened with Andrés was an unfortunate mistake.
I sincerely regret it. -I didn't want to do this, madam...
but it concerns my son, and I won't let him spend the rest of his life in prison.
If I need to, I'll tell the truth.
No one will believe a desperate mother trying to save her son.
I'll tell the truth about doña Sofía's pregnancy.
It will be a great scandal for the family and the hotel.
I don't know what you're talking about. -I'm sorry, but you know very well.
Just as you know my son is innocent. But what you said before is true.
No one will listen to me, but they will listen to you.
Go to the police and tell them the truth.
Are you blackmailing me? -You're a mother.
You know I'll do everything possible to save my son.
It's just a matter of choosing between your daughter, doña Sofía...
and your son, don Javier.
Why did you put the knife among Ángela's son's things?
I had his roommate in mind, but those beds are all the same.
With the marquise's staff all over the place, it was impossible to tell.
The police have their culprit. Who cares which waiter it is?
Of course it's not the same. You have no idea of the harm you've caused.
You've forced me to make a very tough decision.
They're here already. I brought you here to avoid a scandal for the hotel.
Until this is resolved, we'll say you went abroad.
What are you talking about, Mother? -Doña Teresa, don Javier.
Your mother had the courage to tell me everything. I hope you'll do the same.
What did you tell them? -You're my son, that's why I lied.
It's time you take responsibility for your actions, son.
Come with us.
Please, not here.
When we're further away, Hernando.
It was her idea to put the knife somewhere else.
Don Javier...
You betrayed me, Mother. You betrayed me.
This will make you feel better, Mother.
With some anisette, just as you like. -My son.
I told you nothing would happen. -You were right, Mother.
When am I ever not right? If only you always listened to me.
Mother... -Come, let's go to work. We'll talk later.
Let no one say I favour anyone. -Won't you drink it? It'll relax you.
I'm the housekeeper of the Grand Hotel. not an ordinary maid.
I shouldn't relax. Nor should you. Come, leave it and let's go to work.
Let's go back to work, everyone. Back to work.
Andrés.
Forgive me for being so direct, Don Diego, but I'm leaving soon...
and I know you're a busy man. -I appreciate your candour, madam.
Thank you.
From my son's letters I know he's not happy here...
and that he was disappointed that you became the manager instead of him.
Your son has many virtues, but not those needed for this position.
Nevertheless, he's a future marquis, a powerful man...
with a lot of influence. A dangerous rival.
I assume that you and I share a, let's say, unmentionable wish.
What's that?
To see my son far away from this hotel and this family.
You'll understand that I can't respond to that question, madam.
Your smile says enough, my dear. I'll make you a proposal.
You'll be my eyes and ears at the hotel while I'm not here.
Keep a vigilant eye on my son and my daughter-in-law.
I know she's hiding something that can help me get my son out of here.
For it to be a deal, we must both put in our share.
What do you offer me? -Victoria.
My maid surprised a man who tried to take this money out of the hotel.
I don't know what it's about, but I was sure you'd be interested.
This money was stolen from the hotel. Where did you find it?
I saw the receptionist put it away under his desk.
Doña Elisa, you can count on me. Now if you'll excuse me.
Now you'll feel better. -Thank you, sweetheart.
I'm sorry.
I need you by my side, more than ever.
And I am, however hard my mother may try to separate us.
That's why she came, to ruin our marriage.
I know she never liked me, but I didn't think she'd go this far.
I love you, and I won't let her come between us.
And once our child is born...
there's nothing my mother can do anymore.
Now get some rest.
Andrés.
Excuse me, has anyone seen the maid that tends my brother's room?
I think she's in the linen room.
Andrés. -Señorita Alicia.
I'm glad you're back. -Thank you.
Did they let you go? -It seems they have another suspect.
Let's see if this time they have the right one.
If you'll excuse me.
If you keep flirting with señorita Alicia, you'll be in trouble.
I'm not flirting, we're just friends. -Sure.
You gave us all a fright. -Yes, myself most of all.
Here's the cuff link you gave me. I just hope it doesn't bring bad luck.
Did you find out anything? -It belonged to your sister's boyfriend.
Pascual. -Pascual?
Yes. They kept it very quiet. I had no idea.
Thank you.
Pascual? -Yes.
I found this cuff link. -Where?
In the hallway outside our room.
It's mine. Here I have the other one. Thanks.
Is anything wrong, Julio?
You were the boyfriend of Cristina Olmedo, right?
What makes you say that? -You sent Don Diego those letters.
I know everything. -I don't know what you mean.
I won't tell anyone, but you have to tell me the truth.
Get away from me, before they fire you.
What's going on here? -Nothing, don Diego.
You're in the wrong place. Go and attend to the guests.
Pascual, come to my office.
This briefcase was at the reception. Why?
One of the waiters asked me to keep it for him.
Who?
The one I was just talking to. He came to pick it up.
Come.
Do you need anything? -There he is.
Pascual?
Can you help me find a guest in the register?
I'm in a hurry right now, señorita.
It will only take a second.
I'm sorry, señorita Alarcón, but I have to go. I'll help you when I get back.
Please, señorita Alicia, don't force me to hurt you.
Pascual, don't do this. -I'm sorry, but you got in the way.
Take the briefcase. Take it.
Walk out in front of me. Don't shout or say anything.
Let me go. We've left the hotel. -When we're further away.
Keep walking.
Let me go, Pascual, I beg you. -Shut up. This way.
Pascual.
Let her go. -Don't come any closer.
Please, don't touch her. -Why are you following me?
I want to know what happened to Cristina Olmedo.
How do you know Cristina? -Let her go.
She has nothing to do with this. -How do you know Cristina? Talk.
I'm Julio Olmedo, her brother.
You blackmailed don Diego because you know what happened.
Why should I believe you?
What he says is true. -Cristina gave you some cuff links.
Did she tell you they belonged to our father?
She kept them under her pillow like an amulet. She told me so in a letter.
You're her brother? My God. -Did you do something to her?
I fell in love with her the moment I saw her. I'd never have hurt her.
And Diego? Was it Diego who killed Cristina?
Don't worry, it's close to the season. A hunter must be trying his weapon.
What was that? -Probably a poacher.
No, it sounded like a revolver or a pistol, which aren't used for hunting.
Take the suspect to Cantaloa. Fernando, come with me.
Are you alright? Calm down, calm down.
Did he hurt you? -No.
Good. Breathe, breathe.
What are you doing here? Answer me.
I saw Pascual abduct señorita Alarcón and followed them. You saved us both.
And this suitcase isn't yours? -No, I only wanted to pick it up.
Alright, hurry back to the hotel. You haven't seen or heard a thing.
Go on.
Calm down, it's over now.
And my son? What was that shot? -Your son is fine.
I didn't come back for my pleasure. Your hotel is a magnet for tragedies.
I shot Pascual to protect Alicia. -What?
Are you okay, my child? -I'm fine, Mother.
You don't need to worry. -Doña Teresa?
I need to talk in private to your daughter and señor Murquía.
Of course. I'll arrange for a room.
I also need to use your phone to call Judge Barreda.
Use the service door. I don't want to cause alarm among the guests.
Come, Alicia.
Señorita Alarcón, why do you think Pascual wanted to abduct you?
I caught him in Diego's studio and he threatened me with a paperknife.
How did you get to be there? -I followed them from the hotel.
And why did you shoot him?
Put yourself in my place. A girl was stabbed to death.
He was threatening my fiancée. I didn't want Alicia to be next.
Who says Pascual was the murderer? -I think it's more than obvious.
Just answer my questions and leave the conclusions to me, señor Murquía.
Señorita Alarcón, do you believe this man really wanted to kill you?
I was in shock.
He must have been close to you to threaten you like that.
Am I wrong? -No.
I could hardly move.
Señor Murquía, wasn't it a risky shot? Had it been a few centimetres off...
I'm a good shot. I'd never put Alicia's life in danger.
You won't arrest me, will you? -I don't think so.
It seems plausible that you shot him in order to save your fiancée's life.
Careful, my mother will come soon.
I didn't like leaving you there. -It was better that way.
They shouldn't see you with me. -I know.
You think Pascual killed my sister?
He said he loved her and would never have hurt her, and he seemed sincere.
And Diego? -You heard Pascual. It wasn't Diego.
Then why did he blackmail him? Diego paid him a lot, so it must be important.
But unrelated to your sister's death. Diego is innocent.
I'm not so sure, and Pascual can't talk anymore.
But maybe we'll find some clue in his room.
I'll have a look before the police arrive.
Alicia.
I'm sorry you had to go through this.
Look for documents, letters. anarchist propaganda...
romantic novels, female clothing. Go on, Hernando, it's not so bad.
Mr Espinosa, what a surprise.
Though it would be a bigger surprise if I didn't run into you.
Excuse me, my shift begins shortly. -So you still have time.
If you don't mind, I'd like to talk to you. -And if I do mind?
I'm sure you don't. Follow me, please.
Hernando, search the room. -Yes, sir.
I know you know more than you say. You can tell me now or at the station.
I saw what happened. -Don Diego didn't mention you.
To don Diego the valets are part of his entourage.
If we're not necessary, we're invisible. We don't count as persons.
Fortunately we're all equal before the law, Mr Espinosa.
Your testimony has the same value as His Majesty's. Although not quite.
Tell me, do you think Pascual was going to kill señorita Alarcón?
I think he wanted to use her in order to flee.
Did señor Murquía try to get Pascual to let señorita Alarcón go before he shot?
Did he shout or threaten him? -No, he shot before Pascual saw him.
Without warning.
Doesn't that seem suspicious?
Thank you, Judge Barreda.
You can count on my discretion, just as I count on you to visit us.
Have a good day.
They'll charge Pascual with double murder. That finally closes the case.
Put the money away. Keep Alicia out of our affairs. It won't be hard for you.
You're marrying her soon and you just saved her life.
Win her heart.
I want my daughter to be happy with you.
Diego.
I don't have the new bookings yet. -You'll have them later.
If that's all, my daughter needs me.
He was protecting you. -I don't need protection.
Oh no? If you hadn't meddled in his affairs, a life might have been saved.
I didn't shoot anyone. -You forced him to shoot.
Have you thanked him?
He saved your life.
I'm sure he'd give his life for you. It's a blessing that he's so in love.
For whom? -For all of us.
You know the situation your father left behind. We depend on Diego.
You ought to show him more gratitude.
Doña Teresa? -Yes, Alfredo?
Your son has just arrived.
I've had to cut my trip short, sister. -Because of Alicia, I assume.
When I heard what happened with Pascual I came back. Is Alicia okay?
She feels worse about Pascual than about herself.
Javier, when will you resume your trip? -It was my mother's idea. It's up to her.
Go to the restaurant, I'll join you there.
Yes, Mother. -Excuse me.
So I was on a trip. -It's all they need to know.
You handed me over to the police. I'll never forget that.
No, Javier, you have yourself to blame for your arrest.
You're free again thanks to me, but I won't let this happen again.
What will you do? Lock me up in my room?
First of all, it's over with gambling and with the women of the tavern.
This all started with one of them. You need to become responsible.
Sorry, but the valets know better than you what I need right now.
If you'll excuse me.
Don Alejandro, it's always an honour to have you as a guest at our hotel.
The pleasure is mine, doña Teresa. Do you know my daughter Eugenia?
No, I haven't had the pleasure. You have your mother's eyes, dear.
Such a beautiful expression. -Thank you.
Mercedes, the youngest, is coming on the next train.
I'll have a coach waiting for her. -You're too kind, doña Teresa.
A receptionist will take care of you. You can wait in the reception room.
Andrés, a glass of brandy. -Right away, don Javier.
Andrés, make that two.
May I? -A young lady can't sit with strangers.
Don Javier Alarcón. Now I'm not a stranger anymore.
I hope you'll keep that in mind.
Miss Eugenia, daughter of General Herrera.
A good friend of my mother's. -Are you related to doña Teresa?
I'm her son, and the heir of this hotel.
It's a beautiful place, even if a little boring.
As the future owner, it's my duty to make you change your opinion.
How can you have a good time here? -Don Javier?
Thank you, Andrés.
They'll hear us. -Quiet.
Eugenia, my dear...
Get dressed.
Take your hands off her.
Doña Teresa, we need to have a serious word.
Engaged to Eugenia? -Your father approves, and so do I.
I've tried to straighten you out. Given the circumstances, this is for the best.
Marriage will change your ways. -Does my opinion not count?
Did you take mine into account? -No, Eugenia's, and she didn't object.
I'm sure she didn't. She's eager to marry you.
You must have made her very happy in bed, my son. I hope you enjoyed it too.
Because you'll have to spend the rest of your life with her.
They said you were looking for me. -Come.
What's the matter?
I wanted to show you. Can you tell?
The baby's growing.
I'll soon have to spend my wages on new clothes.
I have enough saved up to buy you anything you need.
You don't have to. -I know, but I want to.
I'll buy you everything you need.
I want you to look good when we go down to Cantaloa.
I know the child isn't mine, but I'll love it just the same.
You'll be the best father ever.
Can I take this, sir? -Yes, we won't need it.
It looks heavy, and I was taught always to help a lady.
It's not that heavy.
It's only Pascual's clothes and linens the police left behind.
Doña Ángela asked me to burn them, to make his room free for a new valet.
I have to burn some boxes anyway. -Doña Ángela entrusted them to me.
If I help it'll go faster, and we can go for a walk or smoke a cigarette.
Doña Ángela will give me another job. -Not if she doesn't find out you're done.
You're new and don't know her yet. -I see.
You're cute, but not enough to risk doña Ángela's anger.
Andrés, I need your help. -I have to bring this to don Nicolás.
I'll take care of it. -What do you want me to do?
I'm sorry we're late. -Do you feel better, Alicia?
I've received the new bookings. The numbers are alarming.
October's never been a top month.
But with all the money we've invested this year...
we can't afford the luxury of empty rooms.
So think of a solution.
Doña Teresa, I know my job. You'll have my plans tomorrow.
Are you okay, daughter?
I feel a bit dizzy.
If you'll excuse me, I'll go out to get some fresh air.
Shall I go with you? -No, thank you.
Stay here and solve the problem with the bookings.
Natalia, I was looking for you. -How can I help you?
I need a dress to be ironed. -As soon as I finish.
It's urgent.
I used to accompany my father on the hunt.
Many people used to come to the hotel for the hunt...
before Gredos became a royal hunting ground.
It's not open the whole season, and they don't invite many people.
My family name may be good advertisement.
We can organize a hunt here.
If we can get a few other noble families to come...
the rest will follow automatically. What do you think?
Not much has been burned yet. -Let me look. See if anyone comes.
Check if it's only clothes. -Yes.
Here's something.
What is it? -I don't know, it's inside the hem.
Is it from the hotel? -There are no keys like this here.
It may be from a trunk or a box. -Pascual had neither in his room.