CC: TELEMUNDO NETWORK
You know I'm undocumented.
That's not all that matters.
Other factors are considered in these cases.
You always say that, but do you know what it's like out there?
The undocumented can't go outside without feeling scared.
That's true.
They're picked up anywhere and for any reason.
How can I go to court and fight for my family?
You don't have to. You don't have custody.
-I can't abandon them! -Calm down, Mr. Guerrero.
They'll decide what's best for your siblings' future.
16 00:00:39,173 --> 00:00:41,540 If this is because of TJ and Julian's argument,
we cleared that up. Ashley, you tell her.
-Tell her we cleared it up. -Yes, yes.
I know this isn't easy, but she never said it'd be permanent.
Listen to your wife. That's what we're trying to do.
Your siblings will be in state-supervised foster care
while we figure out what's best for their future.
I'm really going to miss you.
Maddox, too.
I'm sorry, sweetie.
Don't cry. Everything will be alright.
Besides, Marisol and Julian will be with me.
Patas... I promise we'll be okay.
We'll do our best to work with Alma
and we'll be together again soon.
I swear I won't rest until you're all back.
It's time to go.
Take care, honey.
It's okay.
You can take my bed for now.
Only till I get back.
Okay, sweetie.
Stay strong, girlfriend.
There's no point in you accompanying us, Mr. Guerrero.
You won't be allowed inside.
If you have any complaints about how we handle things,
please stop by the office tomorrow morning.
If you'll excuse me.
Why do you think so little of Ashley?
I can understand you two don't get along,
but for her to leave you here...
She's trying to get us out of the house.
She only cares about her family,
which is comprised of Patas, her sister TJ, and Maddox.
The rest of us are in her way. That includes you.
Me?
We all know she forced you stop managing our case.
Alma refused to tell me what she and Ashley talked about.
She probably badmouthed us all.
That's why I was kept in custody.
And she threatened to report you.
Did Rosa call you today?
No, no, no. No one knows about this call.
I decided to call because I thought you could help us.
What do you need?
Social Services wants to take Marisol and Lili away.
Julian's already at the Child Protective Services office.
I thought that maybe you could use your contacts in the police
to help us and make sure no one bothers them anymore.
My contacts don't do anything that involves minors.
Minors are a very touchy subject in this country.
They have no one to turn to. Please!
If Rosa were in trouble, I'd reach out to my contacts.
I can't help her siblings.
Don't tell anyone about this call.
You're moving him now? What's the rush?
Could we at least wait for his relatives to arrive?
We've been ordered to move him now, ma'am.
-I'm calling Alma. -No, Erika. Forget it.
Don't get into any more trouble over us.
-Julian... -I mean it!
Don't make it so Alma can make your life hell.
It's fine.
Your sister keeps pitting us against each other,
but we could get along if you wanted, TJ.
Come on, child.
Tell me what's wrong. I'm your mother.
I'm what's wrong, Mom.
Julian got in trouble because of me.
I was the one who attacked him with broken bottle, not him!
You attacked him? Heck!
What? You hurt him?
Then I don't know what the big deal is here.
I mean that ------- was gonna get in trouble sooner or later.
Little girl?
Don't forget scared.
Little girl?
Yeah!
Would a little girl do this?
Just forget it, Mom. Forget about it.
Forget about it?
Well, it seems... you ain't forgetting about it.
I don't understand why you mope
and why you cry about some immigrant.
So what if he's an immigrant?
So was my dad.
Now listen here, missy! Don't you be calling him that.
He wasn't around, he sure as hell didn't raise you,
and he doesn't deserve that title.
Me, you and Ashley...
we're nothing like those Guerrero people.
You're right, Mom.
We're not like them.
They actually take care of each other.
They stay together. They are a real family.
And I took that away from Julian!
Tell me something, child.
Since when do you give a damn about that kid?
Yes, please! Call me whenever.
Oh, you're so sweet! I will.
Thank you for joining us. See you at the club.
Yes, of course.
-Bye. Thanks. -Bye.
I'd love to see you with someone like her.
She is elegant, beautiful, educated and intelligent.
I think I'm old enough to find a suitable partner.
-Quit playing matchmaker. -Do you feel intimidated by her?
Is she too mature and stable for someone who's so unstable?
-She is my boss. -And she's crazy about you!
Plus, I don't think it'd be a problem for her to date you.
But I do think dating a player
will be an emotional and legal suicide,
especially since must of them must be minors, right?
I won't answer that either.
I'm going to ask the questions now.
You haven't said why you don't want to return to Colombia.
I needed a change.
Is it because of Dad?
I need a change from him.
I want a divorce.
Yo! Driver!
What are you...?
Let's go! Come on! What are we waiting for?
What are you doing?
-Julian! -Marisol?
How are you?
The police picked us up at the house.
We're being sent to a foster home.
The police? What about Patas and Rosa?
They're fine.
Alma didn't say anything about Rosa and Patas.
We're not alone, though. Erika will help us.
Right?
Girls, I'm really sorry, but this really was my fault.
You knew Alma was watching us. Why'd you do that?
¿POR QUÉ HICISTE ESO?
I got into it with TJ.
During the fight she decided to break a bottle.
She threatened to cut me, but I grabbed it from her.
Then the cops showed up
and thought I was attacking her.
Why'd TJ react that way? What'd you do to her?
I... stole a kiss from her.
You're an idiot!
- ERES UN IMBÉCIL.
-Why'd you do that? -She called me a girl.
And since you're such a man, you had to go....
-You crossed the line. -You too?
That's why Ashley didn't help you.
She didn't say anything to help.
She needed an excuse to break the family up
and I handed it to her on a silver platter.
It doesn't make sense. We're about to turn 18.
I'm not.
Yeah, but I'll request custody when I turn 18.
And you won't get it because you're too young.
This is why we need Mom here.
Only she can ask to have custody of me.
Camila? What's wrong?
Why are you calling from the kids' home?
I called you because Panchita lacked the courage to do so.
I'll put her on.
-You're such a meddler. -This is your responsibility!
- DE VERAS, IRMA, NO FUE MI CULPA.
The new social worker showed up with two police officers
and there was nothing we could do.
They took Marisol, Lili, and Julian with them.
What?
They were taken? Where'd they take them?
-To a foster home. -This can't be.
Where are Jose Maria and Rosa? I want to talk to them!
They're trying to find a way to resolve this.
I don't know why we called you.
There's nothing you can do but worry.
Of course you had to tell me!
I need to somehow get over there to help my children!
Mr. Vargas, this is Jose Maria Guerrero.
I'm Irma Solis' son. Erika's friend.
Please call me back whenever you get this.
I don't care how late it is. CPS took my siblings...
and I need a lawyer.
I'll be waiting for your call.
I'm glad your phone is working again, baby.
Let's see how long that lasts.
I doubt the lawyer will call you back today.
He'll probably do it tomorrow.
My darling baby boy.
Do you mind if I take him downstairs to feed him?
Will that immigration lawyer be able to help you with this?
I don't know...
but he needs to speed up my mom's legal process.
She needs to get here legally
because she's the only one who can settle this.
I hope it all works out.
Would you like something to eat?
No, I'm fine.
Okay.
Erika!
That's Ms. Erika Ramirez to you, Mr. Guerrero.
Don't contact me again.
Alma is overseeing your family's case.
This has been our last meeting.
You should answer your phone.
It's been a long day, so let's just drop it.
I don't get why the Guerrero sisters are in our custody.
Where were they taken?
We've been over this. Stay out of this case.
I'm sorry, but they shouldn't have been treated so harshly.
The weirdest part is that you did all this
after you spoke with... with Jose Maria's wife.
Ashley.
There's more to your relationship with them, right?
Aren't you going tell me?
I have nothing to say.
Okay.
I'd hate to learn you've made even more mistakes.
Good night.
Tasty, isn't it, honey?
Can you believe it?
We're by ourselves. No one's yelling at us.
That's it!
What's with you? You spying on me now?
It was you, wasn't it? You hid my phone!
Why would I want with your phone, you crazy, old hag?
Fine. I thought you wanted alcohol.
Don't think.
Wanna be grown up? Start cleaning.
Hey, gringa! Don't treat her that way.
She's not to blame for your addictions.
The last time I saw my phone
you were badmouthing us in this very kitchen.
You hid it because you knew I'd get a call
about Julian getting into trouble.
You think I'm psychic now?
Only the people who live in this house
knew Lili had gone to Mexico to look for Irma.
And you're the only one capable of telling the social worker.
Listen, you old hag. Think whatever you want.
You're in trouble now, though.
Erika won't cover for you anymore.
-What are you talking about? -Drop the act.
The judge will ask to see you
and he'll realize you spent years
stealing the aid that was meant for the Guerreros
and you'll be sent to prison for stealing.
All the little ones are gone.
Relax. There's another young one left.
Everything will be fine.
Josefina Palacios and Lili Guerrero.
Get my things. Thanks.
This is Lili's stop. You're going elsewhere.
-She's very young.
-I won't leave her. -First of all,
you won't be allowed in any foster home
So now what?
Are we being sent to juvie?
Is that better than allowing me to stay with my siblings?