Two people from the hotel asked about you.
They believe you tried to kill a certain Andrés.
I heard them say they have evidence. A movie.
Yanes is at the hotel. Andrés, stay here.
He won't look for you here. -Alright.
Alfredo.
Doña Beatriz, wait. -Sofía, please.
It's over. I will ask for an annulment.
What are you up to with my wife?
I'll rob the safe during the ball.
Then I'll hand the contents over to Garrido.
Go, get out of here.
I want the contents of your husband's safe.
In memory of Juan Luis Galiardo
You can't come here. -I left my wallet when I visited my wife.
There's nothing here. -I accompanied her to her cell.
I'll have a look. -Thank you.
Señor Murquía, what brings you here? -Agent, how are you?
I know what you're here for. -What's that?
To see your wife. But I have good news for you.
My subordinate found out she's innocent, and I've released her.
She's already at the hotel. You'll see her there.
I haven't found your wallet. -I have. Gentlemen.
Don Diego.
Yes? -The things Garrido had stolen.
The case is closed. Take them.
Thank you so much, agent. -You're welcome.
You do excellent work.
Alicia.
What you did is madness, you hear? -You sound just like my mother.
How is Andrés? -He had a scare, but he's fine.
I promised him we'd go to Monteverde. -There's something more important.
You're talking about Isabel? -Did anything happen to her?
She's left.
She made the mistake of falling in love with you. That always leads to trouble.
Those problems are over. -I wish, Julio.
Garrido had a note with your name on it. We have to find and destroy it.
Do you know where it is? -I hid it in the staff dining room.
When I went for it, it was no longer there.
Hernando must have taken it with the other documents.
It was a small piece of paper, stained with Garrido's blood.
What's the matter? -I saw it in his briefcase at the station.
I could have grabbed it. -Don't worry, I'll look for it.
I'll go with you. -No, Diego will be watching me.
Do as you promised Andrés and go to Monteverde. I'll find the note.
What's the matter?
A man died due to our fault. -Garrido created his own destiny.
Would it have been better if he'd told Diego?
You accept? -I only said I'll give you a chance.
Thank you, Alfredo. It's more than my mother ever did for me.
She made you director once, and you didn't exactly excel.
This time it's different, I swear. -I hope so.
It's only because I think you shouldn't have to pay for your family's sins.
Javier. It's about Alicia.
What happened? -They've released her.
Mateo, tell doña Teresa I'm back and have what she wanted.
Yes, sir. -I'll be in my room.
Alicia. -You gave us such a fright.
Alicia, what a joy. -I'm happy to see you too.
But I'm tired and want to rest. -Of course.
Shall I go with you? -That's alright. If you'll excuse me.
Diego.
How I've missed you. -Alicia, my love. I was so worried.
Diego, do you have it? -I do. Here they are.
Leave us alone for a moment.
Are they all here? -Yes, madam.
I have to go to Monteverde. -With doña Alicia?
No, by myself. -That could be dangerous.
I won't let Yanes remain at liberty after what he did to you.
Wait. -What's the matter?
I'll go with you. You're doing it for me. I won't let you go by yourself.
Alicia.
Yes?
Mateo told me Isabel Beneyto left without informing doña Ángela.
What did you think? And what made you turn yourself in to cover for her?
Loyalty. Isabel has always behaved very well with me.
I knew Ayala would find out I'm innocent. I gave her time to flee.
From agent Ayala, I assume. Or from the hotel?
From the police. The law isn't lenient towards servants, but I knew I'd be fine.
Isabel may have had a secret that made her kill Garrido and flee.
I wonder what secret it could be.
I caught Garrido stealing and he was about to kill me.
Isabel saw it and saved my life, that's all.
Are you sure that's all, darling? -Why do you say that, Diego?
Garrido was your aid. He was stealing from us and about to kill my daughter.
If anyone has a right to be angry, it's her.
So mind what you say. -Yes, madam.
Go and rest, Alicia. We'll expect you down for dinner.
I'll have them prepare our room.
Do you see anything? -No.
Are you sure? Maybe he's hiding.
Why did you come if you're so scared? -I'm not scared, I'm just respectful.
Shall we go in? -How?
Did you bring a jimmy or a hairpin?
A more sophisticated method. But it works.
Look.
That must be the movie. That is, what's left of it.
Burned, and with it, the evidence against Yanes.
So let's go. He may come back. -Why would he? He's taken off.
Wait.
What are you doing?
Operator, this is Fernando Yanes. Put me through to the last number I called.
Yes, that's him. Thank you.
Who did he call? -Nuñez, the photographer.
Who is he? -Alicia and I talked to him.
He said he didn't know Yanes.
I'm sure he told him of evidence implicating him in your accident.
If it had been an accident, we wouldn't be here.
He knows me, but he never saw you. -No, no way.
Don't you want to know who tried to kill you?
Just pretend you're a client... -And ask for Yanes, who just fled?
Julio, he'll know at once. And if he's really his friend...
maybe he knows who I am. Coming here was dangerous enough.
So what do you suggest we do? -Go back, before they realize we left.
Agent Ayala, what a surprise. Back again?
Indeed. I'd like to talk to you. -Let's go to my room.
Excuse me for just one moment.
Mateo, tell Espinosa to come to my room, please.
Right away, madam. -Thank you.
Come. Let's hope my mother hasn't noticed.
'Espinosa: go to doña Alicia's room.'
I suspect you were on your way to see me, and that this was why.
'Your wife is deceiving you with a waiter, Julio Espinosa.'
Is that the note?
What will you do with it? -It has caused enough harm.
Thank you, agent.
I'm not giving you a second chance to win your gratitude.
One man died already. Think about what you're doing. This can't end well.
There's more.
Unable to enter Yanes's house, my man went to the registry office.
He discovered something you won't like.
Yanes's house used to belong to your father, don Carlos Alarcón.
Why did he give it to him? -Why don't you ask your mother?
My mother only tells me lies. And she'd tell me not to meddle.
Maybe she doesn't even know, but there's one person who does: Yanes.
And you have to find him. -How?
I went to his house. The last person he called was Nuñez. He might know.
He knows us, but not you.
We won't get a warrant to detain him. -When did that ever stop you, agent?
I happen to have the afternoon off. I'll go for a stroll in Monteverde.
I'm happy your sister got off. -Can you believe it?
She went to jail to protect a maid. -A noble gesture, as you should know.
I didn't forget what you did for me. -And for the child I thought we'd have.
But not even then did you tell me. -I didn't want to hurt you even more.
Nothing hurts more than a lie.
Isn't it a lie for you not to tell me about the annulment procedure?
Who told you about that? -You're a good man. This isn't like you.
It's your mother's and Beatriz's doing. -They're supporting me.
But the annulment is between us. -Shouldn't we discuss it in private?
Alfredo, as you said, you sacrificed yourself for me once.
I did what I did so as not to lose you. That doesn't vanish overnight.
Nothing vanished, Sofía. You destroyed it. If you'll excuse me.
Javier.
Follow me to my office.
I know how it feels to be excluded from this family.
But I won't treat you that way. You'll be my assistant, but one error...
I won't make any errors. -It's not you, it's the hotel.
This work is very delicate. One error could mean the ruin of us all.
They just called. The money is ready. -Very well.
Javier, I want you to go to the bank to get the money for the wages.
The money? -Is that a problem?
No, as you wish.
Castera, call the bank and tell them don Javier Alarcón will get the money.
Do you need someone to escort you? -No, that won't be necessary.
Let's go.
You quickly turned to your old ways. -It's the truth, two men attacked me.
You don't believe me, do you? -How could we, with your past?
You think your own mother would believe you?
I'll make you a proposal, don Javier.
We'll ignore the fact that you tried to deceive us so blatantly.
In return, you'll retrieve the money from wherever you've hidden it.
What do you say? -I didn't lie, Alfredo. I was robbed.
You have two hours. -You have to believe me.
Two hours.
Here's the money. Shall I have it returned to the bank?
Yes. Shouldn't we have asked him to testify?
All in due time. In two hours he'll be back, too desperate to refuse.
I don't know how you got Alfredo to make you his assistant.
It's the best way for me to help Sofía, and the hotel.
Fine, but don't mess it up. We won't forgive you another blunder.
I need money, Sebastián, fast. -I thought you'd mended your ways.
It's not that simple. -How much?
25,000 pesetas. -Have a drink, it's on me.
I need money.
I'll do anything. -How much do you have?
25 fivers.
Wait here, I'll be right back.
Is that him? -It is.
Javier Alarcón, this is Juan Santos. -Let's play for 10 fivers a round.
Do you have money?
He doesn't, but his family does.
They'd better be willing to cover your losses.
I didn't come here to lose. -Play.
I beg you to forgive me. -All or nothing.
Careful with the hatbox. That small one must remain upright.
Don't tell me you're leaving us. -Don't worry, part of my luggage stays.
Or did you forget this is my home too now?
How could I forget? -I'll be back, don't you doubt it.
Alfredo. Excuse me, I'm going to take leave of my son.
Leaving already, Mother? -What else can I do?
Beatriz. -I just told her how much we'll miss her.
I don't doubt it. How far along is Castera?
Any testimony from the staff yet? -I'm on it, Mother.
In the meantime, I'm leaving you in good hands.
Shall I see you out? -No, go meet your obligations.
Beatriz will see me out.
Don't forget anything. Remember, be prudent and don't act too hastily.
My son is very noble and straight-laced.
But I know he enjoys your presence. If the annulment is upheld, he'll be yours.
You know that has a price. -Don't worry.
Once we have children, I'll make sure Alejandro won't inherit his title.
What is my son thinking? Our family name in the hands of a bastard.
Anyway, be patient and very discreet.
Mateo. -Yes, madam?
I know my husband is the director, but I need to know something.
Where lies your loyalty? With him or with the Alarcóns?
With the Alarcóns.
I want you to do something.
But no one must know I told you to. -Yes, madam.
Don Antonio. -What is it?
I have a message from doña Elisa de Vergara.
Doña Elisa asked me to go over this document so you could sign it.
She doesn't take me on my word?
I can't speak for doña Elisa, but it seems to me...
that if one intends to keep one's word, one shouldn't mind putting it in writing.
There's a wonderful place to go for a walk, near the lake. It's not too far.
Here you go. -Thank you, don Antonio.
I'll send it to doña Elisa right away.
If you'll excuse me, I'm going for a walk.
Operator, connect me with the Marquise de Vergara.
I'm going to mail the document your mother asked from señor Castera.
Do you have any mail, don Alfredo? -No.
Alright.
Could you seal the envelope? Your mother doesn't want anyone to read it.
Leave it here.
Don Alfredo, don't read that document. It's a trap.
Your mother didn't ask for it.
A trap? -Yes.
Doña Beatriz signed it.
I don't care where it came from, but I know you signed it.
Alfredo...
If we marry and have children, you'll exclude Alejandro from your property...
and do whatever it takes to make your firstborn inherit the title?
I'm sorry. -My God, Beatriz.
I just found out my mother and my wife manipulated me like a puppet...
and now you do the same to me and my son?
Your son? -Yes, he's my son. I'm his father.
You're a nobleman, the Marquis de Vergara.
You have a responsibility. Will you let the title pass to the son of a stranger?
I've baptized him as a Vergara. In God's eyes he's my son.
They deceived you. -I love that boy.
I don't want to separate you from him.
You don't know what it feels like to be scorned.
I won't let him grow up feeling rejected by his father, and least of all for a title.
It's not just a title. If we marry, he'll be the main heir of my family fortune.
I would like it to be a child of your blood, a child of us both.
If we marry. No one talked about marriage, only you and my mother.
You've treated me and my son like cheap merchandise.
I only came here because I love you. And I know we can be happy together.
No, Beatriz, I want you to leave the hotel.
It was you, wasn't it? You arranged that document.
Yes. -Another lie of yours.
I swore I wouldn't lie to you again. -You didn't play fair.
Nor did your mother and Beatriz. I overheard them.
They wanted to deceive you and sabotage the future of our child.
Why didn't you tell me?
I knew you'd be angry once you found out.
But I didn't do it to win you back. -So why did you?
For our child. Whatever happens, I love him and want the best for him.
I don't expect you to forgive me, only that you take good care of Alejandro.
As you see, I'm also able to sacrifice myself for what I love.
Thank you. The next time you won't have to do something like this.
I'll believe you on your word.
Señorita, could you change the towels? -Of course, sir.
Thank you. -It's what we're here for.
Camila, never touch the guests. -I'm sorry, I don't know what you mean.
No physical contact with the guests. It's seen as a lack of respect.
We serve them, we're not their friends. -Sorry, madam. It won't happen again.
As long as you learn from your mistakes.
And never make the same mistake twice.
Yes, madam, I'll keep it in mind.
She didn't scold me or anything. On the contrary, she gave me advice.
I don't know why you say she's strict. -You'll find out.
Though she's been acting strange since don Ernesto left. Pass the salt.
My goodness.
Oh, I'm sorry. I spilled the salt. I wanted to dispel the bad luck.
Well, you covered me with it. Don't laugh, it stings.
Come, I'll splash some water on your face.
Open your eyes.
Better now? -This is my room, right? What a mess.
You shouldn't be so superstitious. -Fate exists. One mustn't take it lightly.
No, I've realized that.
Come, let me read your hand. -No, I don't believe in such things.
People who say that fear something bad will happen to them in the future.
I don't want to know, because if this bad streak continues, I see it grimly.
Please.
Alright. But if you see anything bad, don't tell me.
This is your life line.
You see how it curves here? It means you had a very happy youth.
This is your love line. It's also very long.
But here it suddenly breaks off.
Andrés, something major must have happened to you recently.
Go away. -I haven't finished.
I don't care, I told you I don't want to know.
What happens, happens. Now leave me alone.
So you worked at Villa Nápoles? -Yes, madam.
Did they fire you? -The owner died and the hotel closed.
Did you have days off? -One day a week, madam.
Here the maîtres only repose two days a month.
I can adapt to that. -That's easy to say.
The number of days off isn't important to me.
Very well. We'll let you know when we've made a decision.
What was wrong with that fine man? -He lived the good life. He won't adapt.
He seems prepared to adapt. -He only said so. He won't do.
You really doubt he'll be good maître? You should lower your criteria.
I'm sorry, agent, I'd like to help you, but I don't know any Fernando Yanes.
No? Are you sure? Because I visited the local telephone exchange...
and they told me Mr Yanes called you before fleeing Monteverde. Isn't it so?
Aha, wait. Of course, Mr Yanes.
Yes, that's true. He called me to say he was leaving, that's all.
I can only stand one lie a day, and this is the second. This is your last chance.
I don't know where he went. He only told me who to turn to for vital matters.
So you can send him a message. -Only in case of an emergency.
This is one.
It's not fair, agent. I did everything you said.
Exactly, I don't want you to undo it. You'll be released tomorrow.
Do you know where Yanes is? -I will by tomorrow.
I had Nuñez send him a message, to come to the old warehouse at noon.
Will you come with us? -I've taken the day off for it.
We'll be there.
Won't you get in trouble for locking Nuñez up?
I'm only detaining him. And what can happen to me?
I'm under Hernando's orders. One can't sink any lower.
You're nervous. -What we're going to do is dangerous.
Ayala will be there, and so will I.
I want to go. I'm not worried about the danger, but about what Yanes will say.
Why? -He was somehow related to my father.
I fear his secret involves my family. -You Alarcóns are a complicated family.
That's how we are.
It's good to know the truth.
You think so? -Yes.
Would it be good if Diego knew the truth?
I don't know.
What are you doing here? -I want to talk to you.
It's not a good time. Unless you've come to say goodbye.
I believe you're not making much progress with Alfredo.
Are you mocking me? -Of course not, my dear.
Any problem with Alfredo? -Since when do you care?
He's still my daughter's husband. -Doña Elisa has told me many things.
I know how unhappy you are that he's co-owner and director of the hotel.
My daughter's happiness is also important to me.
You'll have to make a decision.
About what? -If Alfredo gets an annulment...
he'll eventually marry me. In that case I'll take him to Villalba.
He'll be very happy there, and away from the hotel.
I don't think it will take long to convince him to sell his share.
Are you proposing a deal? -I am.
Make sure Alfredo gets the annulment and I'll give you back the hotel.
It's your choice. Your daughter's happiness or full control of the hotel.
No need to pretend, Mother. -I was just...
Don't bother. I know what's going on. Since Ernesto left, you work too hard.
It's my responsibility. I'm only doing what I have to.
I know you're able to work around the clock.
I've been doing so for 40 years. -Yes, but you've also aged 40 years.
Why don't you select a new maître? It can't be that hard.
Not everyone qualifies as a maître in a place like this.
You had the same reservations about don Ernesto.
He was hired without your backing and was the best maître we ever had.
As you can't decide, I've decided for you.
Miguel Vera. -He applied in writing.
The major-domo of the Baron of Ans, and our new maître. He'll be here soon.
My reward for 40 years of service. -Don't make it difficult for him, Mother.
Any news about Javier? -He'll show up. I'll see you later.
Señorita. -What are you doing here?
I thought you'd left the hotel. -First I want to show you this.
Another of my mother's ploys? -She has nothing to do with this.
In fact, I'm sure she won't like it. Please, read it.
As you see, I've already signed it.
I know it's a bit early to talk about it.
But it's no secret that I still love you like I always have.
If we ever get married, I'll recognize Alejandro as my own child.
Why did you do this? -Because I was wrong.
I let your mother win me over, thinking it was the only way to conquer you.
All I care about is you. Not her, nor the marquisate.
I'm sorry, but I'm still married.
Don't worry, I understand.
I wish to see the Vergara family lawyer. -I'll tell him, madam.
No one's seen Javier since last night. -I have people posted at all exit roads.
He can't get away. -What if he hasn't fled?
He'll come without the money and will do your bidding.
Yes, unless something has happened to him.
We both know what happened. He got drunk in Cantaloa and fell asleep.
I'll have someone look for him.
Don Antonio, doña Teresa wants to see you.
What's the matter, Mateo? -I found this on my desk. It's for you.
Doña Teresa, you wanted to see me?
I know you want someone to testify to what happened with the two babies.
And you intend to prevent it?
I will give you that testimony.
Do you realize your daughter will lose her husband and custody of the child?
I'll be under oath and will have to tell the truth, painful as it may be.
Close the door.
Enjoy your day off, agent. -I will. The station is in good hands.
Agent Ayala, I need your help. -I'm off today, but my superior is here.
What's the matter? -No, I want you to take care of it.
With maximum discretion.
Read it.
To Alfredo de Vergara
'In order to see doña Teresa's son Javier Alarcón alive, you have to pay...
40,000 pesetas? -Do you now see why I insist?
Ayala, I need you for this. That is, you and all our other men.
We should have left already. -What can I do? Guests keep coming.
Julio, I expect you outside in 15 minutes.
Guillermo, do you know the old warehouse in Monteverde?
Yes, madam. -Are you going somewhere?
I don't know. I was thinking about it.
Lately you spend more time in this car than at the hotel. I'll go with you.
You're right, I shouldn't use the hotel's car so much.
Why don't we go for a stroll in the gardens?
Where did she say she wanted to go? -To Monteverde, sir.
Let's go. Or is something there you don't want me to know about?
Of course not. -Then let's go. Move it.
So this is where you wanted to go?
Kind of a strange place.
What did you want to do in there? -Nothing.
Let's go back to the hotel. -If you're meeting someone, go in.
Don't worry, Alicia, I'll wait here.
Agent Ayala?
Don't bother.
There's only me and you. Alone.
So Nuñez sold me out.
Why did you want to kill Andrés? And how did you know my father?
Which question do you want me to answer first, Alicia?
Can I use the familiar address, Alicia?
I didn't come here to be ridiculed.
Tell me, why did my father give you that house?
So you know about that as well.
I thought your family was better at keeping secrets, Alicia.
Tell me the truth.
It's not for me to tell you. -Then who should tell me?
Forget this whole business. Go away and I won't harm you.
Neither you, Andrés nor that boy you associate with.
I won't go until you tell me. -I'll make sure you leave me in peace.
Don't come closer.
Don't come closer, I said. -You're very brave, but only a woman.
Help.
Please, help.