You have something that belongs to me. You won't leave until you return it.
I don't want that child. It's Diego's.
Do you want everyone to know your pregnancy is a sham?
You'll receive a salary and leave the child in good hands.
It's enough money for an abortion.
Do you also want tea, Catalina? -Please.
Catalina, take this cup. It's not as hot.
An employee of the hotel says you were blackmailed...
to keep silent about Cristina Olmedo.
You slept with that slut? What else?
The key witness is a hotel employee who will come before the judge at six.
Kill him.
Cristina?
Grand Hotel
Somebody hit me in the head as I...
as I was coming this way.
Have you done your work? -I wasn't able to finish it, sir.
I'm sorry you were hit, Garrido, but we can't leave things waiting.
What do you want me to do? -Talk to don Benjamín.
Find out who wasn't at the meeting and don't let him ever enter the hotel again.
Yes, sir.
Firing an employee for not attending a meeting?
Hernando, discipline is essential.
What do you do when someone makes a real mistake? Kill him?
What a crazy idea.
episode 10
I hope no one saw us.
I saw your blood-stained clothes and thought you were dead.
I'm sorry.
Everyone believes you're dead, including the police.
They think you were killed like the other girls.
It's better if they keep thinking so.
Why?
Because many people would like to see me dead.
I discovered something.
Something that can ruin the Grand Hotel.
My first months there were very hard.
I worked all week, and still only made just enough money to send to Mother.
Won't you keep anything? -My family needs it, Belén.
You have to save up too, unless you want to spend your life here.
Pride is a bad counsellor, Cristina, and you're sitting right next to her.
Belén was right. In spite of what doña Ángela said, the money wasn't enough.
So when Sebastián from the tavern said he would pay me...
for the stuff I'd bring from the hotel, I accepted.
So it's true that you stole. -A few bottles of wine...
tobacco, liquor, perfume. Things they'd never miss.
Do you know how many dresses and perfumes señorita Alarcón has?
No, Julio, I'm sure neither she nor anyone else ever missed anything.
One night, while stealing a bottle from the office, I found something.
I don't know who hid that letter there, but when I read it, I realized its value.
Why? What did it say?
Something that would make doña Teresa lose the hotel.
What did you do with that letter? -I hid it.
Our rooms aren't safe.
I didn't want anyone to find it and be able to link it to me.
This is the key to the wine cellar. Let Alfredo choose a good wine.
The duke has to be treated well. -Don't worry, Mother.
Cleaning doña Teresa's room, I had an idea.
In her closet she had copies of all of the keys of the hotel.
Guests had their safe-deposit boxes, but I knew an even safer place.
The cupboard with the gold cutlery is opened rarely, only by don Benjamín.
Doña Teresa would never miss the key. But then I made a mistake.
I confided in the wrong person.
In a few months I'll go to Madrid again.
Till then we must be secretive.
I don't think I'll stay at the hotel that long.
Are you going to leave?
Do you expect to find something better?
I already did.
It was in your office.
I don't know what you're talking about.
About something that may interest you as well.
We could even go fifty-fifty.
I should never have sought his help. I'm sure it was he who betrayed me.
You have something that's mine. You won't leave until you return it.
If you harm me, you'll end up losing the hotel.
Is that a threat? -Take it as you like.
At that moment I realized there was only one thing for me to do: flee.
If you want to marry my daughter, let her return what's mine.
I would do so that evening, during the lighting feast.
While everyone was at the party, I went to my room. But I was followed.
As I was crossing the garden, I saw another person in the shadows.
I couldn't see his face, but he carried a gold knife.
Its sparkle paralyzed me.
As a result, Diego caught up with me.
Where is that letter?
Give it to me. -No.
Diego's in prison, accused of having killed you and all those other women.
They're wrong, Julio. Diego is a bastard...
but he's not the gold knife killer.
So who is? -I don't know.
I only caught a glance of him, then Diego hit me.
He thought I was dead.
Pascual had stepped out to smoke and saw Diego follow me.
As soon as he left, he pulled me out of the pond.
Cristina.
Wake up, please.
Wake up, for heaven's sake. Don't do this to me.
Pascual took care of me for about a month, thinking I wouldn't recover.
I had a fever and was delirious. If it wasn't for him, I'd have died.
The first thing I asked Pascual was to go to my room to get the key.
I'd hidden it beneath some boards in my room, but it wasn't there anymore.
Nor were the photos I'd stored there. Somebody had taken everything.
You know who that was?
Me.
Do you have the key? -In my room.
As soon as I came here, I knew something had happened to you.
The first thing I did was search your room.
And there I found the key.
I knew it had something to do with your disappearance.
Why did you want that letter?
I almost died because of it.
I couldn't just let it end like that.
I hated Diego and decided to take revenge.
I needed sufficient money for me and Pascual to flee.
He had to believe I was dead and that someone knew what he'd done.
Yes? -I hope you have the money.
And you'd better be on time.
But the day Pascual would return with the money...
time seemed to stand still. -Pascual.
I knew something had happened.
I saw how he died.
The last thing he said was how much he loved you.
The next day a thief entered the house.
I couldn't let him take my things and had no choice but to hit him and flee.
I hit him with all my strength. -Right.
I must have hit him very hard, as he didn't come back again.
You should have seen him, brother. -I can imagine.
I took all my things and sold the only thing of value I had at the pawnshop.
A pendant Diego had given me. From then on I lived like a pauper.
I'd either die of hunger or somehow retrieve that letter.
That's what I was up to when I saw you leave the hotel.
I took a short cut to overtake you and saw a man aim a pistol at you.
Did you see who it was? -Garrido, Diego's assistant.
I was going to testify against Diego. I suppose Garrido had to stop me.
What was that?
There's someone outside.
Alicia, what are you doing here?
I couldn't let you go ahead and testify, so I followed you.
Cristina.
She's alive. -No one must know.
Diego's in prison, accused of killing you.
I'm not sorry for don Diego. As far as I'm concerned he can stay there.
You're talking about my fiancé. -You denounced him.
I thought he was responsible for her death. Evidently I was wrong.
He didn't kill me, but he tried to. He left me for dead in the pond.
They wanted to get rid of me, no matter how.
Who are 'they'?
Nothing happens at the hotel without doña Teresa's knowledge.
Are you accusing my mother of planning a murder?
This is absurd.
Alicia, listen... -No, you listen, Julio.
I accused my fiancé of a murder he didn't commit. I have to talk to Ayala.
Alicia, please wait.
Don't talk to Ayala. -Why not?
Diego didn't kill Cristina. Pascual said so too.
Why would my mother want to hurt Cristina?
Being the boss, she can just fire any maid she wants to get rid of.
She couldn't.
My sister discovered something that can make your mother lose the hotel.
A letter.
Diego and your mother wanted to get it back.
Diego followed her that evening and tried to kill her.
If your sister tells the truth, go to Ayala.
She can't prove it.
So how do you expect me to believe you or your sister?
I'll find that letter and prove it you.
Please don't tell anyone you saw my sister. It would put us both in danger.
Garrido shot at me on my way to court.
If Diego had nothing to hide, he wouldn't have tried to stop me.
I don't believe your sister, Julio.
You have one day. Tomorrow I'll talk to Ayala.
You let her go? -She'll keep quiet.
Trust me. -I trust you, but not her.
You don't know the Alarcóns. -Alicia's not like the rest.
Alicia? Is that how you call her?
She's my friend and she helped me look for you. I owe her a lot.
Are you in love with her?
I know you, you always fall in love with the wrong women.
She doesn't know about the letter, right?
Where is the letter?
Where did you hide it? -If she gets it, she'll destroy it.
But we can use it to get rich and take revenge on those people.
I hardly recognize you, Cristina. Stealing, blackmailing, lies.
You weren't like that. You used to be kind and sweet.
They've made me like this, the Alarcóns and their accursed hotel.
That's why I want that letter.
I'll get it.
But I'll give it to the police.
If you want him to pay for what he did...
this is the only way.
Where did you hide it?
In the cupboard with the gold cutlery.
In the second drawer.
Underneath the cutlery.
Wait for me here. I'll be back soon.
Madam. -Congratulations.
Alicia, you're late. Where were you?
I went for a walk in the garden. What's going on?
Mother has just announced that Alfredo will be the new manager.
I know Diego is your fiancé, and I'm very sorry...
but Mother can't trust someone accused of murder.
He hasn't been convicted yet, Sofia.
Are you defending him now? -I just want to know the truth.
Alfredo, congratulations. -Thank you, Alicia.
I'm very proud of you, darling. -Thank you, my dear.
Thanks to you and the baby, I'm the happiest man alive.
Is anything wrong, Sofia?
It must be the emotion. You're tired, aren't you?
Yes. Please excuse me.
Doña Teresa, you won't regret it. -I didn't promote you willingly.
As you'll understand, I didn't have many options.
Please excuse me.
Mother...
I want to ask you about Diego's situation.
It's in inspector Ayala's hands. -I'm referring to our engagement.
After all that's happened, it's better if we break it off. I guess you'll be glad.
Don't tell me you have feelings for Diego.
He was my fiancé, now he's in prison. It's nothing to be glad about.
Mother, I'd like to talk to you. It's important.
What is it that's so important?
Mother, I don't want to be a cause of worry to you anymore.
I promise, no, I swear that my problems are over.
I'm ready to assume my familial responsibilities...
and the management of the hotel.
I understand your scepticism, but I'm determined to change my life.
And may I ask when you made this important decision?
During the duel, when I saw the general's pistol aimed at me...
everything changed.
I've tried to straighten you out for years.
Maybe I should have used a pistol. -I've made up my mind, Mother.
What would you do in my place, Javier?
You've given me so many reasons to distrust you...
that I'm inclined not to believe you. -Give me one chance.
I know that Father and you always wanted an Alarcón to run the hotel.
The ball starts at nine, so start removing the tables at eight.
The waltz is danced the American way, so they'll need a lot of space.
Keep that into account. -Yes, sir.
Don Benjamín, may I ask if anyone was absent at the meeting you had?
Yes, one of the waiters, Julio Espinosa.
Julio, I thought you'd left. -Something happened.
Whatever it is, when I went to tell don Benjamín you'd left...
don Diego's assistant Garrido showed up, asking about you.
Or rather, he asked if anyone had been absent from the meeting.
Perfect. Put them where they belong.
You're sad, Alicia, I can tell.
Don't make such a face. I know you feel bad on account of Diego.
You're right, Lady. -You're such a lovely woman.
And rich, like me, but younger. You won't have a lack of suitors.
Thank you. -Put a smile on your face, my dear.
What do you want now, Julio? -Alicia, something important happened.
Espinosa. -Yes, sir?
Follow me.
Here he is, Mr Garrido. -Thank you.
What can I do for you? -Let's take a walk together.
Come.
Julio, thanks for helping me decorate the ballroom today.
Don Benjamín, forgive me for stealing him.
But in Diego's absence we need extra help.
No problem, señorita Alarcón. -Were you helping her today?
I just said so, Garrida. Any problem? -No.
Where did you say we were going? -Nowhere. It's no longer necessary.
Thank you. -I've helped you.
In return, I want you to find that letter and give it to me.
Finally you'll occupy the place you deserve.
Of course, the uncle of don Ernesto García de Carvajal is always welcome.
Yes, I'll see you in person shortly. Goodbye.
What are you doing here, Javier?
Didn't Mother tell you? -Tell us what?
You're looking at the new manager.
Have you lost your manners all of a sudden?
Javier's acting as if he were the new manager.
He is the new manager. -That's absurd.
He's irresponsible. All he knows are the maids' quarters and the wine cellar.
That's why Alfredo will assist him. -But you said I'd be the manager.
No, I didn't say that. I said I trusted you to make the hotel run smoothly.
You'll do so as his assistant.
Javier will put his name out there.
You'll do the administration and supervise him.
So I'll have to be Javier's nanny. -Take it as you like.
This isn't fair, Mother. -Life never is fair, dear.
As a woman, you should know.
I'm giving you a chance to prove that you're able to run this hotel.
There was nothing in the cupboard. Somebody must have found it.
Or your sister's lying.
Why would she? -All she's been doing is hide and lie.
I believe her. -Julio, don't be so naive.
I know that if you had to choose, you'd always stand by your sister.
So did you really not find the letter? -Alicia, it's not a matter of choosing.
I swear I'd never lie to you, and this is no exception. I didn't find the letter.
So what will you do? -The same my sister should have.
Forget about that letter, pretend it never existed.
My sister is alive.
That's all that matters to me.
That's all that matters to you.
So why are you still here?
To get my things and...
and say goodbye.
So you're leaving?
My sister and I will take off tomorrow.
We're in danger here, Alicia, she as much as me.
I'm sorry. -Don't worry, I'll keep my word.
I'll keep quiet till tomorrow. I wish you all the best.
Belén, may I come in? -Yes.
Are you okay? -What do you think?
Is it the pregnancy? I thought the nausea was over.
It's not that.
Are you ill? I can call a doctor. -I don't need a doctor.
So what's the matter? -Your mother.
She tried to poison me and my baby. -My mother wouldn't do such a thing.
I was fine till she gave me an infusion, and look how I'm doing now.
It was rue, an herb that causes abortion.
Did you make sure the gas is off? -Yes, doña Ángela.
Are you sure? I don't want problems with the gas.
Irene, a maid who's no longer here, didn't turn it off properly.
When she lit the stove, she burned her hair, eyebrows and eyelashes.
We had to let her go. -Poor girl.
Don't forget, this is a luxury hotel. Appearance is everything.
What did you do to Belén, Mother?
Catalina, get more water for the ironing.
Don't ever use such a tone with me, especially in the presence of others.
Answer me. -I didn't do anything to her.
She said you gave her a rue infusion. -And who will you believe, her or me?
She's sick, vomiting like crazy. -I didn't give her the rue.
She prepared it herself. -That's absurd.
Belén prepared the rue for Catalina, but accidentally drank it herself.
'Live by the sword, die by the sword.' That's what happened to Belén.
I don't believe you. Belén would never do that.
You never liked her, but this goes too far.
This way you'll lose my love and respect.
Andrés.
It's me.
I thought you might like something hot.
Thank you. You didn't have to do that. -I heard Andrés say you were unwell.
I was worried about you, and about the baby.
I can't imagine the sorrow of losing it.
Do you still feel it? -My baby is fine.
Then you were lucky. Or didn't you use enough rue?
Don't worry, I'm not like you. There's no need to.
Bad deeds never go unpunished.
Now I understand doña Ángela. Andrés is much too good for you.
Catalina, you don't fool me with that angelic face.
I know what you're after, but you won't take my place in this hotel.
Andrés, I want to ask you something. -Go ahead.
Tomorrow I want to go to the village. I'm free, and I think there's a market.
Yes, next to the train station.
Since I don't know Cantaloa, I'd like someone to come along.
I'd love to, but I never know at what time I get off.
You're free at that time. I've asked.
In that case, I'll be glad to come. -Thank you, Andrés.
You look better already. I brought you some milk.
I see Catalina beat me to it.
She's a fine girl, isn't she? And you can tell she feels lucky to work here.
Especially as it has brought her closer to you.
She fancies you. -Catalina? No, why would she?
She's just friendly. She's lonely, that's all.
She could have asked a maid to go with her, but she asked you.
I heard her ask you. Don't fool yourself.
Catalina doesn't have a chance. I only have eyes for you.
I've also found out she's pregnant.
Catalina? -Yes.
She's probably looking for someone to take care of her child.
What's wrong with that? It's what I'm doing for you.
The difference is that I love you.
I've gone over the expenses. I think we can do better.
That's always good news. -Not if it means a loss of quality.
Spending is one thing, squandering another. We leave that to the guests.
We can look for new suppliers, reduce the staff and alter the menus.
We serve too many courses. Half the food is discarded or eaten by the staff.
We're a luxury hotel, Javier. We must have plenty of everything.
Things are fine as they are. We can't afford to lose prestige.
Señor Martín García has arrived. -Bring his baggage to his room.
The problem is that there are no vacancies.
Behold the first fruits of our new management.
Don Martín is the son of García de Carvajal, a friend of the family.
Tell him we'll be right with him. -Yes, doña Teresa.
How can you have him come without checking if there are rooms available?
Excuse me, doña Teresa, we do have a vacant room.
Diego won't be using his for a while. It would be a shame to leave it empty.
You already talk like an Alarcón. -I'll have it prepared immediately.
I hope you've learned your lesson and won't make this mistake again.
I'll check next time, Mother. -That's not what I mean.
You let others take the credit and humiliate you.
Alfredo is my assistant. -Don't be naive, my son.
Alfredo wants your position and will do anything to get it.
He's your adversary.
Andrés, it's me.
Andrés.
Andrés, what are you doing?
You should be an example to the rest instead of drinking and loafing around.
Mother, I've just seen a ghost. -A ghost? What nonsense is that?
Of Cristina, the maid that disappeared.
What's wrong, sister? You don't look happy, while you should be.
Should I be?
You no longer have to marry Diego. You're free, like me.
Certainly not like you. -Of course.
Now you can choose whomever you fancy.
As long as Mother approves.
Mother already used Sofia to get a marquis in the family.
You should do as you feel like. What prevents you?
Is there someone?
My sister's in love. Who is the lucky one?
Someone impossible, Javier. -Because he's very rich...
or because he's very poor?
Because there's another woman.
I've been with many women. You know how many said yes at once?
A few, but not all. If you want something, go after it.
It wouldn't do any good. -One doesn't forget disappointments.
But not fighting for what one wants really stays with you forever, sister.
I'm sorry, doña Ángela asks for you. She says it's urgent.
Ángela, I hope it concerns something important.
I think so, madam. Cristina Olmedo has just been seen inside the hotel.
Cristina, you're crazy to come here. -I'm sorry, Julio.
Did you come for the letter? Didn't you have faith in me?
Did you find it?
I looked where you told me, but it wasn't there.
You're right, I came for the letter. -Why?
I was afraid you'd give it to Alicia, and I want it.
For money, revenge, I don't know. But it doesn't matter.
I'm glad it's not there anymore. As you said, I nearly died because of it.
And it's not worth risking one's neck for.
Even less now.
Now that we're together again.
You have to go. -The service hall is full of people.
I'll get you some elegant clothes, so you can leave by the front. Wait here.
Thank you.
Cristina.