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Mom!
2007
Eliza, sweetie!
Mom, what are you doing in Tijuana?
We lost everything.
The house, the bakery, everything we had!
What?
The governor gave the order to have us killed.
MEXICO CITY
Marquez, what do you have for me?
We found something unexpected in your sister's autopsy.
Anything on the weapon they used to kill her?
She wasn't shot with a sniper rifle or from afar.
She was shot at close-range.
She must've been this close to her killer.
That's impossible. That makes no sense.
We know the shots came from outside
and that the gun was fired
from one of the neighboring buildings.
Joel.
Let the man speak.
How'd you reach that conclusion?
I based it on the type of wound.
There were burns on her skin.
That's how we concluded she was shot at close range.
If she'd been shot with a rifle or from a distance,
the gunshot wound would've looked different.
If you don't believe me, here's the report.
Marquez...
Listen, man.
Before I check the report,
I need to remind you something that you already know.
We have a witness who was at the scene.
And it wasn't just any witness, it was Sofia Villavicencio.
The governor's wife.
She was there when everything happened.
Look, Joel.
Based on the autopsy's results
and on other important evidence the feds have,
the conclusion is that she shot her.
Sofia killed your sister.
Are you sure, Mr. Sullivan?
Yes, I'm going to be the owner now.
My husband and I are completely sure, right?
-What do you mean everything? -You heard me, sweetie.
The house, the bakery, all our things were lost in the fire.
Everything!
That bastard governor sent his thugs after us.
How do you know that?
Because they told me, Eliza.
They thought I was going to die,
so they told me everything.
They thought I was you.
I stood up to them and told them I'd call the police,
but they just laughed in my face
and told me the governor gave the order.
No one pays attention to us in this country.
That's what they said.
That no one would believe me.
They were looking for a disc or something.
If I'd known what it was, I'd have given it to them,
After that, they hit me over the head and left me there.
Then they burned the house. Everything's gone.
No, not yet.
It's not my time yet.
But I had to leave, sweetie.
I was afraid they'd come back to finish the job.
Lupis told me she had family here in Tijuana,
so I bought airplane tickets with the money in your account
and came here.
Mom, it's not fair.
All those years of hard work, lost in a matter of minutes.
I just need to know what you got yourself into.
No, no.
She doesn't have a receipt.
Yes, gold and diamonds.
Yes, of course.
Okay.
I have to go. Ma'am!
Ma'am, please.
No one's going to take that watch without a receipt.
But I will.
I'll give you $15,000 for it.
$15,000?
This watch is worth a hundred grand at least.
I think you stole it.
and I don't have the receipt.
Ma'am, I'm trying to help you.
If you go anywhere else, they'll call the cops.
and you'll end up in prison.
$15,000 is better than prison.
So Sofia killed Irene?
Marquez?
So Sofia's a unscrupulous murderer who killed my sister
as she stood this close to her?
You think I'll believe that? Why would I?
I don't know.
I'm only giving you the report. The feds did the rest.
Marquez, I brought you into this investigation
because I trusted you to do my sister's autopsy
Are you saying the feds are investigating Sofia?
After they read the report, they put out an arrest warrant.
I don't know why.
Maybe it's got to do with her beauty pageant work.
Maybe she recruited young women
-for a trafficking ring. -What are you saying?
-What I think! -Then don't think that!
We've been "thinking" about this investigation for months.
We've worked on this day and night!
Not once has there been any indication
of what you're saying. You know what we have seen?
Signs that Governor Martinez
is involved with these people, with this organization.
There's no evidence linking the governor to this.
Right.
Maybe someone wanted to link him to it.
It'd make sense. He was the DA at the time.
It's all I can think about.
This is proof so it's gotta be true.
This says they have testimonies of young women she'd recruit
when she worked in beauty pageants.
She did this for ten years and the investigation was dropped
after she married Martinez.
It's all in here, Joel.
Right. Yeah.
Sure.
It's all in here, right?
Everything's been proved.
Well, guess what?
You know very well that all evidence
has to be investigated in-depth before we make an assessment.
Joel, I know that, but it's in there.
Answer me! Tell me.
Did the governor's wife give you that disc or not?
When Mrs. Sofia asked me to hold onto it
and bring it with me, I didn't know anything.
Well, now you know.
Have you talked to her?
She found out her husband's involved in shady businesses.
All the evidence of that is in the CD.
She asked me to keep it safe
until she figured out what to do.
And you agreed to do it. Good Lord!
Didn't you think it'd be dangerous?
No, Mom! I just wanted to help her.
You tried to help and now look what happened.
You got me involved
and destroyed your children's inheritance.
Mom, I'll work really hard to fix this.
We both will. I'm not afraid of working.
I'm just terrified they'll hurt you...
or the kids.
Hey, has that idiot husband of yours shown up?
You need to find him now more than ever, Eliza.
I can't believe I'm about to say this,
Stay over there.
Live your life over there
and stay away from this mess.
Find that idiot husband.
What about you, Mom?
I'll stay here in Tijuana with Lupis.
That way I'll be close enough to see you and the kids
from time to time.
I don't care if it's a small or big house.
It just has to be ours, so we can enjoy it together.
And it must have a yard so the kids can play.
Oh!
And it should have a big kitchen so I can spoil you guys rotten.
That's non-negotiable.
Okay.
Max. Max!
She's waiting for you. Sign it.
-Is that all? -Yes.
Now, all we need is a couple of signatures from your wife.
You could wait for me in the car.
Great.
I know there is a woman claiming rights over the house.
Well, she hasn't any.
I'm the owner now. Do you get that?
-Sure. -Good.
Good, good.
If this woman asks for the property,
just tell her it's been sold and nothing else.
And if you or any or your colleagues
give her any additional information,
I swear I will ruin you.
I'm sick of so much incompetence.
-Will you calm down? -How am I supposed to calm down
when there's a hysterical old hag
with enough information to lock me up for 20 years?
You're the governor.
You're untouchable
and there are plenty of people ready to protect you.
This Eliza woman won't say anything,
especially since she knows her life is in danger.
I'll find her, Ernesto. I just need some time.
You forgot to say, "Trust me," like you always do.
I hate to tell you this, but we're in this mess
because you failed to keep your wife in check.
What about the cop?
He must be getting the autopsy report right now.
And that's your master plan?
Listen to me.
Once the medical examiner convinces Joel
that Sofia killed his sister, what do you think he'll do?
He'll find her and hand her over to the authorities, meaning us.
We built a solid case.
I'm sure he must hate her right now.
Think about it.
Look at all the stupid things he's done for love.
Imagine what he'll do for revenge.
What are we supposed to do once he brings her?
Send her to prison?
I won't kill the mother of my children.
We'll cross that bridge when we get to it.
Right now, we need someone with Interpol's resources
so we can find Sofia in the US.
Take it.
If you go anywhere else, you'll end up in prison.
I know that if you stole this watch,
it's because you were in big trouble.
That's why I didn't call the police.
But someone else would've.
And I know you're not doing this
because you want to help me,
Ma'am, I run a business, not a charity.
At least you're honest.
By the way, Mr. Businessman,
could you help me with something else?
Papers.
I need two passports so I can leave the country.
I might know someone, but it won't be cheap.
Just a second.
Here.
Call me in a couple of hours.
-It's a piece of crap. -Take it easy.
It's a piece... You know what?
Someone's trying to make that up
because they want to put the blame on her.
That's what's happening.
How much did they pay you for this nonsense?
Are you insane? No one paid me.
How much did they pay you?!
-What are you... -Answer me, damn it!
I haven't been paid a cent!
I don't know anything about the testimonies!
I wasn't there when they were interviewed!
All I know for certain
is that Sofia killed your sister and your nephew!
What are you talking about, Marquez?
What do you mean my...
What do you mean my nephew?
Your sister was 18 weeks pregnant.
You didn't know?
It's in the file.
There's proof.
There's an ultrasound. It's all there.
I'm sorry.
I'll get Irene's belongings so you can take them.
I'm sorry.
She was...
She was pregnant, man.
She...
She was gonna be a mom
-and they killed her. -Hey, hey.
They killed her.