'I hope you'll be able to forgive me. I feel I'm being suffocated.
I'm sorry, Diego.'
Why did you come? -Your sister's death was not an accident.
I can't turn back anymore. I can't go back to the hotel.
This is what she was killed with.
For a moment I thought you'd lost your way.
You still believe she'll go with you? -She loves me, Andrés.
'And I want to acknowledge Andrés Cernuda for what he is: an Alarcón.'
I now pronounce you husband and wife.
When we touch something, we leave fingersprints impressed on the object.
We can't take their fingerprints.
But if we can obtain an object they've touched, we'll have them all the same.
Inspector. -Oh, thank you.
Have a good day.
Grand Hotel
You don't believe my sister did it, do you?
I don't believe anything, señorita. I intend to reveal the facts and need your help.
I won't help you incriminate my sister for murder.
I want to exonerate her. Her alibi isn't solid. I need to eliminate all suspicion.
You wanted to know the truth. This is your chance to find it.
Señorita Alarcón, you only have to bring me a personal object of your sister's.
Then we'll know if she's guilty or not.
Otherwise she'll remain suspicious, to me and to you.
That inspector will never give up.
Why do you say that? -He's talking to your sister.
Have a good day.
Alicia.
You must help Ayala solve this crime.
And incriminate my family?
Your mother does nothing but obstruct the investigation.
Don't you want to know the truth? Do you want to be plagued by doubt?
If you do it, we can go away together, just like we planned.
And if it doesn't help you find out who killed your sister?
What will you do? Leave me again?
I never left you, Alicia. I'm still here.
I swear this is my last attempt.
If I don't find out now, I'll give up and go away with you.
You're assuming that I still want to go.
You were there, at the station.
And for all you insist, I know you don't love Diego.
I let you down once, Alicia, but it won't do so again, I promise.
Whatever may happen...
this time we'll leave together.
No.
No, give me another one.
Leave it, Natalia. I'll help her.
You're so nervous. As if you were getting married.
Forget it. Look what a disaster. They all look equally bad on me.
They all look fine, Sofía. You're pregnant, and it shows.
You look radiant.
I'm not half as good as you think. -What's the matter, Sofía?
Alicia, I'm afraid. -Afraid of what?
That I'll be accused of a crime.
The day that maid died, Cristina...
I was there.
Did you see her get killed? -No.
When I came in, she was dead, spread out on the floor.
I heard a noise and ran out the door. But I swear I didn't touch her.
Of course not, Sofía. Who would think you did?
Inspector Ayala.
He's looking for fingerprints.
If he finds out I was there and lied in my statement...
You can go.
Since when do you have the letter? When were you going to tell me?
Don't tell me you're serious.
I don't have it. Where is the letter?
Where is the letter, Diego? -If I knew, I wouldn't be here.
Given the circumstances, I think I should resign.
Resign?
After causing this disaster, you have the nerve to quit?
No, that's not how things go.
You should have destroyed that letter. Remedy your mistake, or you'll rue it.
How romantic.
This is how life should be, Andrés.
We shouldn't be here. In your room we'd be undisturbed.
I guess I have to teach you how to have a good time. Come here.
From now on you can enjoy me every night, but how often can we enjoy this?
To us. -To us.
Andrés, Belén.
Have you lost your mind? -Mother.
What are you doing here? It's bad enough that you took that trollop back.
And now I find you frolicking in a guest room, and drinking.
I told you rings are prohibited. -Not if you're married.
Won't you congratulate us?
I'm sorry, Mother. I should have told you.
When did this disgrace take place? -This morning.
Belén, leave this room right now. I'll talk to you tomorrow.
I'm not telling you as mother-in-law, but as head housekeeper of this hotel.
Shameless.
Mother, let her be. It wasn't her idea to come...
How could you marry that shameless woman?
Why do you make it so difficult?
What were you thinking? -I wish I had your blessing.
How could I give you my blessing? She doesn't love you.
She only wants to use you, and you let her.
I'm sorry, Mother, but I'm happy with Belén, and I want you to accept her.
I won't be happy until I see you far away from that woman.
The big day is approaching. -You don't get paid to talk, Belén.
No, talking was never my best quality.
Right, Diego? -Señor Murquía to you.
As you wish.
Your wedding suit is ready.
You're not the only one, you know. I am señora Cernuda now.
Won't you congratulate me?
Keep up your insolence and you won't be at the hotel much longer.
Neither you nor anyone else can throw me out of this hotel.
If that's all you need, señor Murquía.
If you hadn't married in secret, they'd given us the day off.
Not at this hotel. Here they only give you the day off to go to your funeral.
Andrés wanted it to be intimate, and I'm glad. You know my mother-in-law.
This isn't a party. Belén, doña Teresa wants you to bring up some tea.
Me? That's the waiters' job. -Leave us alone.
That's what she said, and I won't go against doña Teresa's orders.
She probably wants to give me her blessing.
Here's your tea, madam.
Belén, how long have you been here? -Almost seven years, doña Teresa.
And how have we treated you all that time?
Very well, madam. -Do you have any complaints?
No.
Madam. -No, madam.
Are you sure? -Yes, madam.
There are two things I hate more than unpunctuality: mistakes and lies.
Are you lying to me, Cristina? -I'm Belén, madam.
Belén...
are you lying to me? -Why?
You have something of mine, and you have to give it to me right now.
Those things one can't give at will. One has to let nature do its course.
Don't play with me.
Give me back the letter before the wedding, or you'll regret it.
I don't know what you mean. -You feel very confident, don't you?
You've played your cards and think you'll end up with everything.
If that's all you need. -You know what I want.
Don't underestimate this family, Belén.
Cristina made the same mistake.
You can go now.
How could Diego have been so stupid?
Alfredo and you haven't been very astute either.
Letting an ordinary maid beat you to it.
I did what I had to when I had to. I did the dirty work for this family.
I also took risks for this family, Mother. Don't forget that.
I told you, Alfredo.
I told you that letter shouldn't end up in an outsider's hands.
And you didn't manage to get it back. -What letter are you referring to?
None. -I heard you, Sofía.
You said it was important for the family. I'm also part of this family.
But always the last to be informed. -No one tells me anything.
Alright, Javier.
It's a letter in a red envelope. If you don't help us get it back, you'll rue it.
Why?
Forget about living off the revenues all your life.
Somebody else will collect them.
Gentlemen, it will be full moon tonight.
And it's almost certain that the killer will strike again.
I realize that you're not policemen, but be alert and keep your eyes open.
I can't give you any weapons, but I can give you this: a whistle.
If you see anything suspicious, don't hesitate.
Excuse me for one moment.
Señorita Alarcón, I'm sorry I startled you. -Don't worry.
Your sister's powder box. I'm very grateful.
I hope it was of use. -You don't need to worry.
The fingerprints don't correspond to those on the murder weapon.
I want to thank you for what you did. It must have been hard for you.
What did Ayala say? -The fingerprints don't correspond.
I'm glad for you, and for your sister.
What will you do now? -It's over. I said I'd leave, and I will.
Together with you. Let's go, this same day.
Alicia, isn't this your powder box?
Is this the one you gave Ayala? -My sister's innocent.
You should have let him establish that.
Sofía found Cristina when she was already dead.
She shouldn't have touched anything, but she did. Ayala wouldn't believe her.
Do you believe her? -Of course, she's my sister.
She said it wasn't her, and I trust her. You ought to understand that.
No, I don't understand. You lied to me, and to yourself.
I can still set it straight. -No.
I won't let it end like this. -Julio, don't. I'd never forgive you.
Alicia, I have something to discuss about the ceremony.
Everything alright? -Yes. I'd lost my powder box.
Fortunately, this waiter found it.
I'm glad there are honest people also among the staff. Thank you.
It's not worth mentioning.
Andrés, I need another favour. -Now?
It's my wedding night. My mother already cut it short.
I know. -But you don't care.
I do, but it can wait, and I can't take this to Ayala.
What is it? -Thank you.
You two, up the steps.
You two, down below. Hernando, you come with me.
Inspector Ayala?
Cernuda, what are you doing here?
I'm sorry I'm dining this late, don Benjamín.
But I've been helping doña Teresa prepare the flowers for the wedding.
We're always glad to serve you, madam, no matter what time it is.
I've always admired the transparency of the Grand Hotel's consommé.
It looks like amber. -I'll tell you the secret, madam.
The cook adds egg white to the pot while it's still cold.
Then he heats up the broth while stirring constantly.
As it sets, the egg white absorbs all the impurities.
What do you think of that? -It's miraculous.
Would you like some more? -Yes, please.
Benjamín, what happened to you?
I cut myself slicing the roast beef. -Go and take care of it right away.
Don't put it off. -Thank you, madam.
I heard her scream. When I saw her, she was dead.
Sure it was the gold knife killer?
Inspector Ayala said it was, because of the type of wound.
I'm sorry, don Benjamín.
Anything wrong, don Benjamín? -Nothing, Espinosa.
Are you sure you're alright? -Yes.
Have you heard, don Benjamín? The gold knife killer's struck again.
How awful.
Today's a joyful day. As you all know, my daughter Alicia is getting married.
The bridal couple wanted an intimate wedding, and I'll respect their wishes.
Luckily, weddings aren't remembered for the ceremony, but for the reception.
Put in all your effort to make sure this wedding will be remembered for years.
I want you to look impeccable and be attentive, exemplary, perfect.
You know how I feel about mistakes.
You may go back to work.
Ángela, where's Benjamín?
He's waiting for you in his room. He wants to talk to you.
Mother, when will you get over it? -Andrés, there's a lot of work to do.
Today they're celebrating a wedding. A real one, not like yours.
Belén, shouldn't you get up? -I have no strength.
And that's your fault. Come here, give me some more.
I can't. I must change the light bulbs. -Why?
Doña Teresa wants everything to be perfect for the reception.
That old hag only worries about what people will say.
Come on, let go of me.
Well, I'm not getting up yet.
I hope that one day you'll be able to stay in bed as long as you like.
Who knows, that day may arrive soon.
Breakfast in bed will be nice. -It would be nice, you mean.
Tell me what we'll live on if we're going to live like rich folks?
Come on, get dressed.
Just like that, so suddenly?
I've just heard that he's dying, madam. He's my only brother.
What can we do? Go ahead, go and attend to your brother.
Thank you, madam. With your permission.
Why did he have to die today, on the day we most need a maître d'?
We don't have time to replace him. -Of course not.
Let a waiter take his place. The one you most trust not to ruin it.
Of course, madam. May I inform you that this inspector is back again?
What a tiresome individual. What does he want this time?
He wants to talk to doña Sofía.
How can we help you, Inspector? -You can't, I'm afraid.
I've come to arrest your wife.
I found her fingerprint on the weapon used to kill Cristina Olmedo.
You've come to do what, Inspector? -Doña Teresa, please stay out of it.
Mother... -Doña Sofía, let's do this discreetly.
Don't force me to use handcuffs. -That won't be necessary, Inspector.
I killed Cristina Olmedo.
Alfredo... -Sofía, accompany your mother.
The inspector and I have to talk. -Come, Sofía.
Take care of my wife.
And of my son.
I'm sorry, señor Vergara, but isn't this gesture of gallantry a bit excessive?
What I said is the truth.
Dear sir, the fingerprint I found on the murder weapon belonged to your wife.
I didn't find a trace of yours. How do you explain that?
She helped me to move the body and return the meat tenderizer to its place.
But she's innocent.
I find it hard to believe you.
Who do you think the judge will believe?
A marquis or a fingerprint?
Why don't you sit down and tell me what happened?
That same day my mother-in-law had asked me to help recover a document.
What kind of document? -She didn't tell me.
And if my mother-in-law doesn't speak...
it's because she has reasons to remain silent, so I didn't ask.
Why did you call for me, Mother?
Cristina Olmedo stole a letter your father wrote.
A letter that can ruin our family. You have to help me recover it.
And where is that girl now? -I don't know.
But she called to threaten me. She'll come to the hotel at eight.
And so I went downstairs, to find the girl and recover the document.
Where are you going? -I saw her in the kitchen area.
She was about to flee.
Let go of me. -Give me that letter.
I don't have it anymore. They're in worse hands now.
My mother won't allow... -Your mother will get her due.
She will die this evening. It will be the end of the Grand Hotel.
Don't... -Let go of me.
It was almost a reflex, an act of self-defense.
I grabbed what was closest and hit her.
I didn't want to kill her, only stop her and look for the document.
Did she have the document on her?
No. -A very interesting story, don Alfredo.
Do you really want to affirm this in front of a judge?
It's up to you. -May I ask you a favour, Inspector?
Wait till after the wedding. I'm one of the witnesses.
I don't want it to be remembered because of a scandal.
I consider you a man of honour, don Alfredo.
Can I trust you to come with me after the ceremony?
I give you my word of honour.
It's beautiful.
Let's go, Alicia.
Hold on, Mother. I'll only be a moment.
I saw Inspector Ayala leave the hotel.
Tell me he wasn't here because of you.
I did what I had to do.
I told you I'd never forgive you.
One doesn't always have a choice.
You're right.
One doesn't always have a choice.
Alicia, you do have a choice.
Come with me. Forget everything and come with me.
It's too late. -No, it's not.
Not until you say 'I do'.
Alicia, we can't arrive late at the church.
Isn't that dangerous? -I turned off the power first.
This isn't how you imagined your wedding night, is it?
I'm fine as I am, Julio.
Where are you going? -I don't know.
Give it to him. -Go on.
Who is it?
The second floor.
Diego Murquía, do you take Alicia Alarcón for your lawful wedded wife...
and promise to be faithful to her in good times and bad...
in illness and health, and love and respect her for the rest of your life?
I do.
Alicia Alarcón...
do you take Diego Murquía for your lawful wedded husband...
and promise to be faithful to him in good times and bad...
in illness and health, and love and respect him for the rest of your life?
Alicia?
Yes, I do.