I'm so happy for you.
With your problem, you were doomed to be a spinster.
Lithium salts...
Please don't leave, I promise
to keep my distance.
Forgive me for this.
I'm in love with another man.
- Who is it? - Or what?
Will you kill me like your first wife?
She was so affected by this tragedy, she went away for a few days.
How do you know Diego? Who is she?
Her name is Marta Santos.
She was the love of my life.
- I don't know what I did. - You're under arrest for murder.
Everything will be fine.
He'll be dead tomorrow.
- How could I not cry? - You're alive?
I want Mother to inherit it all.
The time has come for them to serve you.
GRAND HOTEL
Doña Ángela, the guest in room 23--
You didn't hear yet?
You must be the only one here.
That says a lot about you, Don Jesús.
I'm no longer the housekeeper.
I'll be living here at the hotel with my son.
- He handed over all his rights to me. - I see.
I'm very pleased.
I said yes for his sake.
I think recent events affected him,
but I won't feel at home upstairs
with those people.
You know that our place is downstairs.
They're not that different.
I've never met another lady as elegant and dignified as you.
It will be a pleasure to serve you.
No need to flatter me...
but thank you very much.
I won't keep you. My resignation does you no favours.
Don't worry, we will deal with it.
Doña Ángela.
Jesús.
- I'll dine in my room tonight. - As you wish, Sir.
- Anything else? - That will be all.
We'll go and buy you clothes in town. Something foreign.
Bright, colourful clothes.
What's wrong with black, dear?
I won't lie, it will be hard to get used to at first.
Except getting up early.
You know I wake up before the cock crows.
We won't be able to change that.
But I suppose it will be nice
to watch daybreak while sitting in the hotel garden.
Leaving, Inspector?
Yes.
I have some business in the city, but I intend to return.
You couldn't be going at a worse time.
- Why? - There is another killer on the loose.
- What? - If Belén Martín is alive,
who is the other woman they found?
She was obviously murdered.
Maybe you're wrong.
Maybe Andrés Alarcón mixed her up with Belén
and eventually killed her.
His wife said he was drunk, didn't she?
That would explain the bloodstained clothes.
I have another theory.
I think she faked her own death
in order to incriminate her husband
and keep his inheritance, but she couldn't do it alone.
Listen carefully, this bit is interesting.
I think she knew a young inspector who solved a case here years ago.
She must have known his dark side,
because she convinced him to kill a woman and fake the evidence.
He was to have Andrés Alarcón executed
in exchange for part of the inheritance.
What are you implying?
Remember, I'm your superior.
You have no evidence at all.
Accuse me and I will destroy you.
Don't worry, I will prove it.
Gosh, I didn't think it was that late.
Are you leaving?
I promised Mr. Urrutia I'd say goodbye.
He's a good friend of my mother's.
I'll try and be back soon.
I've finished, Madam. The baby is fine now.
How did he do it?
Sorry, Madam?
You fell in love.
What did you see in him?
Don't worry, you're safe here.
You can speak frankly.
I knew it wasn't right because he's a priest.
But that made it even more...
Tempting?
He treats everybody so well.
It's hard not to love him.
When he talks and smiles it's as if...
he knew all my thoughts,
as if he had a word for everything I feel when we're together.
I know he's a priest, but he said he won't abandon me.
He did?
And I believe him. Look at this.
He gave me this.
I always keep it with me. He said to me:
"When you hold this..."
"...I'll be close by."
How did you know?
You're not the only one
he gave a holy medal to.
Not hearing the confession of any lady parishioners?
What are you both doing here? Why don't we go--
You asked my husband to hire this poor girl
- in my own home. - Please, someone could hear you.
- It's all you care about. - No.
I swear I didn't know.
- How could you? - For God's sake, lower your voice.
Did you tell her you loved her too?
- Don't cry, let's go to-- - I'm not going anywhere!
Let them find out! I'm sick of being pointed at.
At least she's not pregnant.
No!
How many medals did you give as gifts?
How many other women are there?
Get out of town.
I'll make sure you never wear a cassock ever again
and fool other women.
I went into your room today, I wanted a word.
I was with Laura. What was it about?
Well...
I was surprised to see some salts,
like medication.
You were searching my room?
No, no. I was just a bit worried.
They were lithium salts.
I'd never heard of them, thought it might be serious.
Well, I use them now and again.
It's nothing serious.
Lithium?
I hear it's for mental illnesses.
I didn't know you suffered from that.
I take them occasionally to avoid it but...
I suffer from...
nervous tics.
It's nothing serious,
- but very annoying. - Indeed.
I thought maybe they were for Laura.
She has been acting a little strange recently,
so it made me think.
- Mother... - He's talking nonsense, dear.
- Lady. - Good evening.
I just wanted to say hello and introduce you to this angel.
Raquel, my great granddaughter.
She's spending a few days with me.
She's a little darling,
but I feel so old!
How adorable. Come closer, dear.
What a lovely dolly.
I had one the same, but I lost it.
Don't bother her, dear.
I can lend her to you, I have another one.
All right.
Look, this is my dolly.
Simoneta! It's Simoneta!
- This doll is mine! - Lord!
This doll is mine!
Give her to me!
He gave it to me...
Help me, please.
- Breathe. - Why did you give it to her?
Why my doll?
Why did you give her my doll, Javier?
Good news, Detective.
Don't tell me. You found your gun.
No, it's some other good news.
The new coroner's report.
We have to go to the hostel.
Right now!
We weren't meant to see each other here.
Did you think you could leave without giving me that money?
I paid you to have Andrés killed.
Think the money is important now?
- Ayala knows. - He doesn't have evidence...
at least against me.
I won't shoulder the blame for this.
I don't know you. I saw you for the first time yesterday.
You damn whore.
You started all this! I'll make sure we both pay the price!
Let her go!
It's over, Bazán.
The new report is very revealing.
The body we found obviously wasn't Belén Martín's.
I'm sorry to tell you, Madam,
that it was your friend, Nuria Garrido.
the prostitute who worked at the inn and to whom you sold your ring.
I'm sure this must be hard for you to hear.
The last time she was seen alive, Alarcón
was already arrested.
It means we have a new killer on the loose.
All right, Ayala.
- We'll discuss it tomorrow. - No, right now.
This was found in your room.
It belonged to the dead woman.
This folly will cost you dearly.
The judge won't believe you when you tell him.
I think so when he hears the innkeeper giving evidence.
According to him, you were that woman's last customer.
So, I'm sure you'll understand
when I tell you that you are under arrest
for the murder of Nuria Garrido.
Hernando.
Stop him!
It was her!
She promised me money if I did it.
Your word against Belén Martín's.
Sorry, but she has been much shrewder.
Take him away!
- Thank you. - Don't thank me.
I'll soon stop you.
No one can stop me, Detective.
Haven't you realised yet?
- Sorry, Doña Ángela, I-- - Don't worry.
The room is perfect.
I have my little ways. Thank you.
You really are evil.
You may go.
You were saying?
I know what you did.
You forced Andrés to assign all his rights to you
so you could push me aside.
I did no such thing.
All of this was Andrés' doing, I had no say in it.
But don't you worry,
I will make sure that I prove you are behind
his own execution. You can count on it.
I don't want my son with someone like you.
- You are poisonous. - And you are naive.
You won't prove anything, I'm innocent.
One thing I know is that he loves me
and this life is not for you.
You belong downstairs with the servants.
Do you think you're a lady?
I think I'm better than you.
Just wait, I'll show you.
Don Jesús.
This came for you.
Sorry, I forgot to give it to you.
That's all right. I wouldn't have had time to open it.
Yes, Sir.
Come in.
Your meal, as requested.
Put it down there.
I brought you some more cigarettes.
I hope I wasn't being indiscreet.
No, it's fine.
I'm actually smoking more than I thought.
- Anything else, Sir? - That will be all.
Alicia will be alone now. If she's there, I'll find her.
I'm sure she's there. Hurry, I'll look out for Diego.
Wait! Wait!
What if this is just a trap?
Not now, Maite.
I should go in there.
What do you mean?
Alicia is alone now.
Whatever you say, I'm going in.
Very well. I'll keep a look out.
- Antonio. - Yes, Madam?
Ask Mateo to tell me when Mr. Murquía leaves his study.
But Mateo is in the study, Madam.
Diego?
But... what is the meaning of this?
Mr. Murquía
asked me to light the lamp and wait here.
Madam...
I don't know why.
Teresa!
Why are you here? And Alicia?
- What about you? - Diego is gone.
He hasn't been here. Something is wrong.
Stay here, If you see Diego, scream if necessary.
Maite?
Julio?
Julio... Julio!
Alicia...
Julio!
I found you at last, darling.
He wanted this, it's a trap.
I don't care. I'll get you out of here.
Alicia...
Alicia!
I think Diego is coming.
- Did you see him? - No, but you have to hide.
Come on! Please do what she says.
Where is he?
What have you done?
- You've gone completely mad. - Where is he?
I saw you and there was a man with you.
My love life is personal.
Tell me where my wife's lover is.
Don't hurt her, Diego!
Oh, Alicia...
All that I want
is to tell me where he is!
- Stop! - You're a coward.
Maite!
I'm all yours, Murquía.
It's me you're after.
I'm Alicia's lover.
Diego...
Please don't hurt him, Diego.
Are you listening to me?
Diego!
Don't hurt him!
Please!
I wish you'd begged for my life the way you're doing it for his now.
If you were half the man you think you are...
you'd drop the gun.
You're wrong about me, "waiter".
I've always been a coward.
Come closer.
Julio!
No, no! Julio!
Julio?
Julio!
No! Please stop!
Julio...
- Let me go! - Come on.
Let me go! He's going to die!
Get in the cell.
I said get in the cell!
Alicia...
Hand me the gun.
Get in.
Get in there!
You were right.
Your waiter is dying.
If he dies, I swear that I'll kill you.
I swear that I'll kill you!
Julio, Julio...
Darling, you'll be fine,
all right?
- You'll be fine. - Alicia, dear...
I know what you're going to say, but this is not the best time.
Very well, but he needs to see a doctor.
How will we get him to the hotel?
We can't carry him, we need help.
I'll go.
Jesús, Jesús.
Alicia is alive.
I need your help, let's go.
Come on!
You said it was a hunting accident,
but this is a bullet wound.
I hope you are discreet.
You will be rewarded.
- Jesús-- - The shifts must be rearranged.
I'll deal with it.
Thank you.
How is he, Doctor?
No organ has been damaged,
but I have to remove the bullet.
Excuse me, Doctor,
but is that the best option?
I've never been questioned by a maître d'.
There is a first time for everything.
Please excuse him, it's his nerves.
Do as you see fit.
Come with me, Jesús.
What was that about?
Do you want everyone to find out?
The doctor is wrong.
- Why? - The bullet poses no danger.
Removing it with that inflammation could make it much worse.
Internal bleeding, for example.
- He's a good doctor. - When it comes to colds.
- I've seen wounded soldiers. - Not a word.
He knows what he's doing.
I hope so, for Espinosa's sake.
Where is Diego?
You both act like he's not coming back.
You put the waiter in his bed.
Tell me the truth.
Diego won't pose a threat any more.
He's a dangerous man.
Won't you trust me?
I'll rearrange the shifts.
I'll say Mr. Murquía is on a trip.
Hello, it's me.
Come to Cantaloa as soon as you can.
A waiter has got involved.
We need a change of plans.
I'll be waiting for you.
It's lunch time
and you're late. That's nothing to laugh about.
You can't give us orders.
As the owner of this hotel,
I can complain to the manager.
Is that what you want?
Do you feel all right?
Yes, no need to worry.
Too much work?
I can lend you a hand.
No, everything is fine.
My mind was elsewhere.
And why are you here?
You should be dining with silver cutlery and silk napkins.
Iron and cotton is more my style.
After 40 years, old habits die hard.
Do you mind if I join you?
Everything is just fine.
Good Lord, Don Jesús!
You're on duty.
Ángela, if it's not too much trouble,
could you ask one of the maids to serve me afternoon tea in my room?
I've walked quite enough today.
Doña Ángela is no longer the housekeeper at the hotel.
Now she is a real lady.
- A lady? - Don Andrés Alarcón's mother.
Andrés takes great care of me.
Who will take care of the hotel now?
We'll find someone suitable.
She needs to rest. At her age, it's best for everyone.
Don't keep your son waiting, Ángela.
You owe him so much.
Shall we go?
I can do it myself.
That was rude, Mother.
- And that dress? - Andrés.
Don't say that.
She doesn't know how to behave yet.
Do you intend to teach me?
If you want.
- What I want is to go. - Please.
Stay with us. How about a coffee?
I already had one.
The housekeeper dress must go.
Otherwise I'll buy your clothes.
Good news: they arrested him.
Bazán is going to jail, it's final.
You were right, as usual. Let's have a drink.
No. Important events must be celebrated with important liquors.
I thought you kept unsolved cases there.
I've been waiting to open it for quite some time.
What on earth are you doing?
I still didn't find my gun.
Let's see: remember the last time you saw it?
A few days ago. Before Olmedo came looking for you.
Looking for me? What did he want?
- You weren't here, he left. - Right.
And your gun went missing after he left?
More or less, I suppose.
Stop searching for it here.
Go and look in the Grand Hotel. Off you go!
What a waste...
Don't worry, he'll be fine.
What about Diego?
We can't lock him up forever.
Exactly what he wanted to do to me.
But you're not going to stoop to that.
I want Julio to get better.
It must be room service.
I didn't order anything.
- Who is it? - Detective Ayala.
I'll do the talking. Close it.
- I wasn't expecting you. - May we come in?
Of course, please do.
How can I help?
Mr. Olmedo came to see me yesterday.
Would you happen to know what he wanted?
It may have been about me leaving.
After Andrés' death I needed to get away for a few days.
I came back when I heard he was alive.
I'm so grateful.
I was only doing my duty. Like being here now.
Just one question, if you only went on a trip,
why did he come looking for me?
I didn't tell him.
He must have been worried.
Did Doña Alicia not say goodbye to you either?
No, she was very upset.
It's understandable.
Do you really think so?
You never know how you will react.
Of course.
Anyway, I'd like a word with Mr. Olmedo, it's a mere formality.
He has food poisoning and is poorly.
He must rest, doctor's orders.
I had that once, it was terrible.
I didn't want to see anyone, and no one wanted to see me.
All right,
if you see him, tell him I hope he gets well soon.
- I will do, thank you. - Ladies.
Tell him to take care.
It was all a misunderstanding. I feel more at ease.
You'd feel at ease even in the middle of a bombing.
We should have told him.
What for?
To release Diego?
Ayala is considerate.
He's a police officer. What we did was illegal.
Diego locked you up first.
And he shot Julio. If we told Ayala--
He'd want to release Diego and put him on trial.
Diego isn't a threat while he's there.
Or dead, which is how he'll end up.
I will let him out.
But only when I know we can be free
and no one will stop us.
Isn't that why you were helping us?
Yes, and I intend to carry on.
I'll draw up a document stating he renounces you.
Convince him to sign it and this will be over.
Andrés!
I'm so happy to see you.
Me too.
Jesús told me everything. Where is he?
In the room. He's still unconscious, but better.
May I go in?
Of course. Would you, Maite?
I have to see someone.
That cake is going to crumble.
Who cares?
What is troubling you?
You're not yourself.
You've been deceiving me.
I was at the church, Sofía.
I know everything.
It's best if you leave.
I think so too.
Don't think you can leave without hearing what I have to say!
Do you know what you've done?
I made a mistake.
You deceived me, you...
humiliated me, laughed at me behind my back!
I didn't plan to do that,
but in the end I did.
This is all my fault.
I shouldn't have deceived you.
Now I've lost you forever.
You and the baby.
Indeed you have.
I'll collect my things...
and leave tomorrow.
Do you know what hurts most?
I would never do this to the man I loved.
Don't try and blame me!
I didn't mean that.
As a couple, we were immersed in a routine.
Although there was a time
when we were lovers too.
Now we are nothing.
I'll arrange a car for you.
Alicia.
How is he?
Still unconscious.
He'll be fine.
You don't know him, Mother,
don't pretend to be concerned.
I am since I found out you love him.
I've loved him for a long time. Longer than you could imagine.
- My dear-- - I'm grateful,
but I haven't forgiven you.
Whenever I think of bad times, you come to mind.
That's why I'm leaving with him.
To live my own life, not the one others want.
What a surprise.
- I didn't expect you. - It wasn't planned,
but I was forced to.
What happened?
You lied to me.
Our agreement was quite clear.
You didn't mention her illness.
I know.
I will serve it.
I'm truly sorry.
Too late. Consider the marriage annulled.
- You can't do that. - Don't threaten me.
It was your mistake.
She's madly in love with Javier.
I don't doubt it.
If she had to leave him...
she would simply die.
He was determined to leave Laura.
If he didn't, it is thanks to me.
He doesn't love her.
She doesn't know that.
Once she takes the medication she'll be fine.
They can be happy once again.
He'll be happy with someone else.
Happy...
and poor.
Meaning?
Let's not fool ourselves.
If you allowed him to wed Laura it was for money, not love.
Money that comes in trickles.
Well, that can change.
Her happiness is all I care about.
I'll do whatever it takes,
even if it means giving you the whole dowry.
Isn't that what you wanted?
- Please, Javier... - No.
Be reasonable.
I refuse to be with her
now that I have a reason.
If you stay together it's best for everyone.
Best for you.
All you care about is her money. I'm the one married to her.
Mercedes promised us the whole dowry.
- We could get back the hotel. - What for?
To live here with her? Then have children?
Take them for walks while she's with Simoneta?
I'd rather live under a bridge.
I'd die poor, but single... and happy.
Dr. Hermo? Javier Alarcón here.
Fine... No, the same.
Actually, I mean worse.
Kicking up scenes in public.
That's why I need you.
The Church and red tape.
An official diagnosis to obtain the annulment.
Tomorrow?
That would be perfect.