Do you have anything to tell me? -I don't see why I should.
There's no room in between. -That can't be.
Not from inside, but those windows on the outside must lead somewhere.
These are my father's things.
It must have been your father's secret office.
My father. And the man from the movie.
If he wanted to hide inside the hotel, this would be the best place.
That baby has no Vergara blood. Will you leave the title to a bastard?
Mother, the future of our lineage is right in front of your eyes.
In memory of Juan Luis Galiardo
Sofía.
I don't know what to do with so much space.
This is a disaster. -Calm down, Alfredo will come back.
Yes, that's why doña Elisa is here, to make sure of it.
If he meant it, he'd have left the hotel. -He's the director and has nothing else.
He wants revenge, tormenting me with his presence, and the child's.
No, sister, Alfredo isn't like that.
He's a man of honour. -Since when do you defend him?
He was going to fight a duel on my account, remember?
As he also did so for you once. -For me?
He didn't tell you so as not to alarm you.
He has always loved you. I'm sure he'd do anything for you.
In the past perhaps. -The past doesn't vanish overnight.
Hold onto it, keep it alive and fight for Alfredo. Don't lose hope.
Promise me you'll fight.
I will.
Is anything wrong, Sofía? -Doña Elisa, Alfredo's mother, is here.
Doña Elisa, Sofía tells me you'll be our guest at the masked ball tonight.
Your daughter is mistaken.
You won't attend? -Not as a guest.
My son is co-owner of the hotel. I'm no longer a guest. I'm at home here.
How quickly you shoot roots. However, you don't have much luggage this time.
Did you sell everything to pay for the journey?
I've distributed my belongings among my children.
I feel like a queen, with various mansions and palaces.
An exiled queen, with nothing of her own.
Keep on good terms with your children. You don't want to end alone, homeless.
What's the matter? -Don't you hear?
Alejandro's crying, Juanito's twin brother.
He even cries the same way.
I'm sorry. -It's alright.
Was it Ángela? -Yes.
Does she know who that man is? -She says not, but we have a clue.
The photographer has a studio in Monteverde. It's not very far.
Maybe he can tell us who it is.
Doña Ángela needs all of us to prepare for the masked ball.
That man tried to kill Andrés and may try again.
We have to hurry up. -Alright.
Mr Molins, why are you dressed up as a waiter?
Doña Alicia procured a uniform for me for tonight's costume ball.
You like the way I look? -I'm afraid she pulled your leg.
It's a masked ball, not a costume ball.
You're very bad, señora de Murquía.
Go and get changed, before a guest asks you to bring up supper.
I will. -I have some errands to run.
I'll be leaving the hotel in half an hour, so I hope you'll excuse me.
Of course.
Your friend is so spirited. -You have no idea, Lady.
Are you going out? -I want to go to the village.
To go where? -To the dressmaker.
To pick up my dress. A last-minute alteration.
Shall I go with you? -Don't bother.
It's not that I don't want you to, but I know you're busy preparing for tonight.
You're very understanding. But don't stay away too long.
I'd like to wear the earrings you bought me in Paris.
I think that would be nice.
Can you give them to me? So I can have them cleaned. The silver is dull.
They're in the safe. Hold on.
Here they are. I'll see you later.
Alicia, did you want anything else?
No, thank you. I was just leaving.
Do you know how to drive? -I've watched. It can't be that hard.
First of all...
you press the ignition key.
Then you crank the handle.
Maybe it is hard. Try the other way. -It'll start, you'll see. Just wait.
That's not the dress for tonight, is it? -It is, sir.
Now you should only have to lightly press the ignition key.
Press lightly. -Let's go.
Diego, put on a more cheerful mask for the ball tonight.
Mateo, have you seen Garrido? -I saw him a while ago.
Maybe he went outside. Shall I give him a message?
No. Do you know who just left by car? -No.
It went in the direction of Monteverde. Get me a car with driver.
Don't tell anyone I'm gone. -Yes, sir.
I have a reservation. Beatriz de Villalba.
The bellboys will take your luggage to your room, señorita.
First I'll say hello to the director, the Marquis de Vergara.
Of course, there he is. Excuse me. -Go into the lounge, señorita.
What's that woman doing here? -Do you know her?
Unfortunately. Doña Beatriz, Baroness of Villalba.
The woman Alfredo's mother wanted him to marry.
She's not bad. -Javier, please.
She's been pursuing my husband her whole life.
And she still is. She couldn't wait to say hello to him.
I guess we should welcome her.
I'm delighted you came. After what happened, it's nice to see a friend.
Besides, it seems Alejandro likes you.
Alejandro is a good boy. He takes well to anyone.
I imagine he's used to everything. Poor creature.
Whence this unexpected visit? -She's come for our masked ball.
I love masks. -I'm sure you do.
Sofía, please. -Don't worry, Alfredo.
I know I shouldn't take offense at your wife. It's a typical family trait.
Don't judge my daughter, doña Beatriz. Mind your own conduct.
You have nothing to mind here, Sofía.
Now please let me finish this conversation in peace.
Or isn't that possible at this hotel? -Of course, Alfredo. Come, my child.
What are you doing, Sofía? -Going to my room.
You said you'd fight for your husband. -I could, if Alfredo and I were alone.
But with that woman taking up all of his time, I don't see how.
Unless I manage to distract her.
Yes, do so, Javier. Use all those weapons of seduction you boast of...
and conquer Beatriz, so Alfredo realizes she's nothing but a slut.
I didn't mean to go that far. -I've seen you with uglier tarts.
I'll get her away from Alfredo, but I'll decide how far it will go.
Follow your own desires.
That's no job for a housekeeper. -I have no choice.
Even if we have no maître, let a waiter do it.
I gave them enough to do already. With your permission, madam.
Where's your friend Espinosa? Look, I have to do his work now.
He felt unwell, Mother. Indigestion, I guess.
Don't talk nonsense. What we eat couldn't give a sparrow indigestion.
Are you sure you want to leave the car here?
We'd draw too much attention driving through Monteverde.
Diego is very suspicious.
This is it.
Good afternoon. How can I help you?
My father left me a stereoscope which he bought here.
I wondered if you still do that type of photography.
Yes, I still do. -Did you take this photo?
Do you know the man next to my father?
No, I don't know him. -Are you sure?
Do you keep a record of your photos? -No, not of all of them.
But I can check. -I'd appreciate it.
He's lying. -I know. I'm sure he knows who it is.
We'll ask around. If we find him, I'll go by myself.
No, I'll go with you. -He tried to kill Andrés. It's dangerous.
Let's show Ayala my wedding movie. It's evidence enough to question him.
We're here now. Let's not give up.
But we'll go together. -No.
I didn't find anything. -Thank you all the same.
Good day.
Operator, Fernando Yanes, in Monteverde.
Go ahead. -Fernando, it's Núñez.
Two people from the hotel asked about you.
One was the daughter of don Carlos Alarcón.
What did they want? -They believe you tried...
to kill a certain Andrés.
Did you give my address? -No, but it's a small village.
If they ask around, they'll find you. -Thanks, Núñez. I know what to do.
Excuse me, have you seen this man?
Excuse me, have you seen this man? -Yes, I know him. It's Fernando Yanes.
He lives on 12th, next to the tavern. -Thank you.
Would he be home?
There's no one here. It seems he's gone.
It's open. -That means we're welcome.
Diego.
Alicia, what are you doing here?
And you? -What do you think?
Your dress was at the hotel. Why did you lie to me?
I didn't like it and came to see another dressmaker.
But I just heard... -What dressmaker?
Last night you said you wanted to work things out between us...
and today you follow me as if I were a delinquent?
I swear I'd like to believe you.
I really do, but you leave the hotel without explanation...
you get up during the night, you take off by yourself.
You're making it very hard for me.
What do you want me to do? -Swear that there's no one else.
Diego, you're insulting me. -Swear.
I swear.
Let's go.
Being unfaithful is not a trifle, Alicia, it's a crime.
You don't have to worry, as I've sworn I'll never hurt you again.
But know that if I ever catch you with another man, I'll kill him.
That's also a crime. -So you'd be condemning us both.
What's the car doing here?
I decided to leave it here and walk.
Did you drive here by yourself? -Yes, and I'll also drive back by myself.
I'll have the driver go back alone, so we can go together.
Fine, if you want to drive.
Alicia, if you managed to drive here, I'm sure you can give me a ride back.
Of course.
Press lightly. Lightly.
Javier offered to help you win your husband back, and you agreed?
He's my brother and worries about me.
First he wanted to marry a woman of my age, then he wanted to be a monk.
When did Javier's plans ever work out?
I saw you have a guest. Doña Beatriz.
I'm sure it wasn't Alfredo who invited her.
Of course I've brought doña Beatriz. To lure him away from you, Sofía.
I intend to ruin your marriage and end my son's relation with this hotel.
Does my frankness surprise you? -Alfredo is still my husband.
And he loves me. -How sad.
Now you can no longer fool my son, you're fooling yourself.
I hope you enjoy the party as much as we enjoy your presence.
Careful with the mask. At your age you may not get enough air.
Good afternoon, madam. -Señorita.
Even better. Javier Alarcón, the future owner of this hotel.
I'm very happy for you. You must be a busy man, so don't let me keep you.
I always have time for a lady like you. -I've heard about you.
And I know that a lady like me shouldn't pay you any attention.
Your reputation as a womanizer is legendary, so please, don't insist.
You won't even take a minute to see if that reputation is justified?
Not even a second. I only fancy one man, and I assure you it isn't you.
And if that man is already taken? -It won't be for much longer.
And then I'll be here, waiting for him.
If you'll excuse me.
You'll have to serve don Alfredo. -I can't, Andrés.
Please. -I'm expected in the kitchen.
I beg you, please. -Do as you're told.
What are you waiting for? You want to serve the tea cold?
Nothing?
Beatriz has only come with one aim: to hook Alfredo. She gave me no chance.
I can't stand by and let another woman take my place.
No one is taking your place. -She already has.
Who do you think will escort Alfredo to the ball?
You've just said it. We won't let another woman take your place.
Instead, we'll take hers.
What do you have in mind, Javier? -Just follow my lead.
Your plans never turn out well. -I know women. Rely on my expertise.
I don't know. -Sure you do.
Trust me.
If you'll excuse me, I'm going to bathe.
Alright. I left things undone to go to Monteverde. I'll see you at the party.
Mateo, is Garrido still outside? -No, sir, he's in the director's office.
Does he know I went to Monteverde? -Not that I know.
I had to go out and just saw my wife in our room.
Has she been there all afternoon? -I think so, sir.
At least, I haven't seen her leave. -My wife went to Monteverde.
I had to follow her myself.
I don't know what you mean. -Garrido, what are you playing at?
I'm sorry, she must have escaped me. Your wife is very elusive.
Are you sure that's the reason?
I saw you chatting with her and you keep justifying her disappearances.
What are you up to with my wife? -Nothing.
My wife and her lover have bought you, haven't they?
Tell me who it is. -I don't know what you mean, sir.
Are you going to tell me?
You are, right?
My trust in you is gone. You're fired. I want you to leave the hotel at once.
And don't come near my wife again. I'll give orders not to let you in.
I'll pack my things.
We'll burn your things, like the house of an outcast.
Be glad you're not leaving in a coffin. Now get out.
Let go of me.
I have a message for your lady. -And if I refuse?
I'll make sure don Diego sees this.
'Your wife is deceiving you with a waiter, Julio Espinosa.'
Your handwriting. Alicia and your beloved Julio will know it was you.
Now go and bring her the message.
I've just fired Garrido.
Why?
I found out he betrayed me. Can you guess how?
No. -With respect to you.
To me? -He had to protect you, but he didn't.
Besides, I heard you two talking.
He approached me, asking what I was up to and where I was going.
Did you keep him from doing his job? -Of course not, Diego.
I have to go over some papers before I go to the ball. Excuse me.
Isabel, is anything the matter? -No, sir.
Madam, Garrido insisted that I bring you this message.
'If you want me to keep quiet, bring what I asked for...
at midnight in the hallway outside the kitchen.'
Sure you don't want any? -Thank you, I'm fine.
So you think this man tried to kill Andrés Cernuda?
Which of the two?
I suppose the one who is still alive. Don Carlos is dead.
His name is Fernando Yanes.
Since when do you suspect him? -Since we saw the wedding movie.
When did you and Mrs Murquía start investigating Mr Cernuda's accident?
Weeks, months ago. -Why did you wait to tell me?
We first wanted to find evidence. -I'm the one entrusted with that task.
And me.
Where is that movie in which Mr Yanes carries a ladder?
In Alicia's room. Shall we go there? -No, watching it won't bring me further.
What did you find at Yanes's house? I'm sure you went in, even if it's illegal.
I couldn't go in.
If my superior agrees, we'll go to Monteverde.
A good place to eat?
To talk to Mr Yanes.
It's don Alfredo's room. You go, Andrés.
Mother, anyone can go. -You're afraid to see the child, right?
I've done all I could to forget. Change rooms, burn everything.
But that child is identical to Juanito. He's always there, reminding me.
Son, I've lived long enough to have suffered many misfortunes.
No matter how much time goes by or one tries, one never forgets everything.
Something always remains. It's normal. -But it hurts, a lot.
I know. The only way to overcome the pain is to face it.
Go attend to don Alfredo.
Bring it over here. -Yes, Marquis.
Is anything the matter? -I'm sorry, I can't see the child from...
But don't worry, much as he looks like him, I know this isn't my child.
In fact, I never had a child, even if I considered him mine.
I know what that's like, and how it feels to lose it.
Take care of him.
Of course.
What are you doing? -I'm the gold-knife killer.
It's not full moon yet, so find another excuse to fondle me.
Julio, how are you? -Fine. Why?
Doña Alicia needs to see you. -Did you do anything?
I kept my promise to keep silent. I'd do everything for you. Go see doña Alicia.
Where were you? I can't keep covering for you.
My mother is furious. And you have indigestion.
Indigestion at this hotel? What we eat wouldn't give...
I know, but it's the first thing I thought of.
She won't see me in this crowd.
I'm sorry, doña Ángela, I had to...
The next time Lady sends you on an errand, be so good and tell me.
We have no maître, Espinosa. Go on and get changed.
Please, accept this liqueur as a token of gratitude.
Doña Ángela looked all over for you. -She doesn't like me to ignore my duty.
Don't say that. The Molins never neglect their duty.
Delicious.
Since when do you know I'm not Mr Molins?
Since the first time I met you.
The Molins have no cousin named Julio.
Why didn't you say anything? -Who, me?
When such a handsome man approaches a lady of my age...
we're prepared to believe he came from the moon.
Lady...
Thank you for your help. -Besides, you're a friend of Alicia.
Any friend of hers deserves my help. She's like a daughter to me.
If you'll excuse me. I have to go talk to her.
Who is it? -Room service.
I'm alone.
I'm sorry I left you there. Did you see Yanes?
No, but I told Ayala, and he went to Monteverde to look for him.
It hurt me to see Diego take you away by force.
Don't worry, he didn't touch me. But I can tell he's still suspicious.
What's worse, he's fired Garrido. -One problem less.
No, it's an extra problem. Garrido wants me to rob Diego's safe.
Why didn't you tell me? -We have enough trouble with Yanes.
I thought I could take care of it alone. But Garrido is desperate.
Either I rob the safe and meet him after the ball...
or he'll tell everything.
So let's rob it. -It's not that easy.
Diego has many defects, but it's my fault he's behaving like this.
I've deceived him and have ruined his life.
I'm sorry. -Alicia...
Julio, I'm married to Diego. I've caused him enough pain.
And he you. And if Garrido talks, he'll kill us.
Not me.
And if you flee, not you either. -If I flee, we'll never meet again.
I know.
That would be the same as dying. I might as well let Diego kill me.
I won't leave your side.
Never.
So what can we do?
Thank you for your help.
Yanes isn't home and he hasn't been seen for hours.
And without a warrant we can't go in. -When did that ever stop you?
Since they demoted me from inspector to agent. I may end up in uniform.
Can you imagine? -You'd look like a senior bellboy.
Let's go back to Cantaloa.
Where could that man have gone?
Yanes.
The police came looking for me. What did you tell Alicia Alarcón?
Nothing, I swear. -So what's the police doing here?
I don't know. I heard them say they have evidence.
What evidence? -A movie.
What movie? -From Alicia Alarcón's wedding.
Where do they keep it? -They didn't say.
But I assume doña Alicia has it, at the hotel.
What will you do? -Destroy the evidence.
I thought there'd be no drinking. -I opened this bottle just for you.
Why? -I noticed you've been sad all day.
It's nothing, my son, don't worry.
How about a dance with your son? -Another time, perhaps.
With don Ernesto gone, I haven't even had the time to take a breath.
Where are we going? -We'd best take it to the pantry.
We can use it to store potatoes. -You go first. This thing weighs a ton.
Why did you call me? -To put away the earrings.
Isabel hasn't had time to clean them, so I'll wear these instead.
Done. Anything else? -No, that's it.
I'll get ready and go to the ball. -I'll see you there.
Did you see the combination? -Not the first two letters.
Don't worry, I saw them this morning. -Perfect.
What we're about to do is wrong. -We have no choice. Diego will be fine.
And if we don't do it, he'll kill us.
Alright. I'll rob the safe during the ball.
Then I'll hand the contents over to Garrido.
I'll go with you.
Go ahead and pick your masks. -Thank you.
They're wonderful.
What do you think? -Very appropriate.
My mother-in-law would like this one. -Let's not indulge her.
I'm glad to see you so well, after what happened.
One has to move on.
When your mother invited me, I didn't know if it was a good idea.
This ball is very famous.
It wasn't the ball that made me accept.
When she told me what happened... -Are you ready for the ball?
Nice mask. I admire your taste, brother-in-law.
Excuse me, I need to get changed. As the director I have to open the ball.
I'm also going to get ready. Will you bring this to my room, please?
I'm sorry, this dress has come unstitched. It should be mended.
Can it be done for tonight? -I fear it won't be ready in time.
Alright, take it. I'll wear another one.
Thank you, Natalia, leave it on the bed. -Yes, Marquise.
This isn't the dress you were going to wear.
Don't tell me you listened to your brother.
Don Basilio, doña Carmen, I'm so glad you've come to the ball again.
Take whatever mask you like. -Please, go in.
Don Eugenio, doña Fátima, welcome.
Diego is late. What's going on between you?
Nothing. -You can fool me, but not yourself.
Something's wrong with your husband.
Did Diego say anything? -No, but he's very unfocused lately.
Diego is very strong, but he has one weak point.
What's that? -You.
Doña Alejandra, I hope your husband has recovered.
Is your son Adolfo studying medicine at the Sorbonne yet?
I wish my son Javier had studied medicine.