LADY ALTAGRACIA
Sweetie, don't...
Calm down, honey. Listen to your daughter.
Dad... I know you're scared,
but I don't want you worrying about me.
I know who my mother is.
I've known for weeks now.
Don't worry, though. Everything's fine.
I'm going to keep living life as usual.
Like nothing happened.
That's what you taught me.
You taught me to never let anything bring me down.
You guys are more than just my friends.
You're my sisters... and you deserve to know the truth.
Altagracia Sandoval gave birth to me.
LA MUJER QUE ME PARIÓ ES ALTAGRACIA SANDOVAL.
Goodness gracious!
What? Altagracia?
Lady Altagracia is your mother?
No, Mago.
She only gave birth to me.
She doesn't deserve to be called my mother.
My real parents, the people I'll love forever,
are Yesenia and my father.
It's so late! Why am I still working?
Meanwhile, Daniel and Saul are missing in action.
They're lucky to have me.
Care to tell me where Daniel Llamas is?
I've been trying to locate him for days,
but he won't answer my calls.
Call him and tell him Rafael Cabral is looking for him.
Hold up.
Daniel isn't here.
He left weeks ago.
What?
He should've appeared by now.
I mean, returned to work.
No.
I can't really help you. Daniel's not here.
We didn't just ruin Altagracia's life,
we ruined her daughter's, too.
I don't know about you, Rafael...
but I need to know whether I'm the father.
I want to get to know her, and if possible, help her.
I want to make amends for all the damage we caused.
I'd never hurt a daughter of mine.
Not even if she were living proof of our crimes?
Hey...
I'm sorry. Did you just space out?
Tell me something.
Did Daniel say his goodbyes?
Nope.
He just called and said he'd met someone
and was going to be out a while longer.
That's all.
Of course!
It's her.
It must be!
Why didn't you just tell Monica the truth?
Because the truth hurts sometimes.
When something could potentially ruin a life,
it's best to keep quiet.
If Monica knew she was the product of a rape,
she'd understand why you abandoned her.
Listen closely.
Monica is my daughter.
But she shouldn't have to bear the brunt of my suffering.
I don't understand.
Lazaro managed to raise a kind young woman.
She didn't have much growing up,
but she had her father's love and affection.
She has hopes and dreams... a will to fight.
I refuse to ruin her life
by telling her she's the daughter of a rapist.
The same man who killed her grandparents... our parents.
Besides, I don't even know which of the Monkeys
is her actual father!
You're right. I'm sorry.
She's still a bright, pure young woman...
like I once was.
Why tell her and stifle her dreams?
She'll never understand why you abandoned her.
She doesn't have to.
There's nothing to understand.
You know what?
I never should've abandoned her.
What happened to me doesn't matter anymore.
A true mother never abandons her child.
Remember our mom?
Of course. I think of her every day.
She always wanted what was best for us.
She protected us... right up to her untimely death.
That's all I can do for her.
Like our mother, I'll protect my daughter
from the remaining Monkey that still roams free.
I must protect her, Regina!
I have to keep her away from him.
She cannot know of his existence.
If her hatred is the price to pay... then so be it.
I'll protect her until the day I die...
just as Mom protected us.
Tell Altagracia I need to see her urgently.
She's not to be disturbed.
Lady Altagracia is with her sister, sir.
I thought Regina didn't live here anymore.
They'd had a falling out.
I don't know, sir. I don't meddle.
Fine, don't disturb her.
I'll wait for her here.
-Just let her know I'm back. -Yes, sir.
Rafael went looking for Daniel at the foundation?
Yep.
He seemed desperate. Crazy, even.
Seriously.
He didn't bother pretending that he didn't know him.
He probably sees no reason to.
He doesn't know we're friends.
He was out of control, man.
He went pale when I told him Daniel had met someone.
He started saying, "It's her! It must be!"
He left repeating himself.
"Her?"
Was he referring to Altagracia?
Because that would confirm Karen's suspicions.
About Rafael being a Monkey?
That'd make four guys who have a past with Altagracia.
Yes.
Remember Miguel Preciado?
She paid him a visit in Veracruz.
We saw the video.
Yes, Francisco Vega kidnapped her.
Rafael was there, too.
Daniel disappeared right around that time.
What I don't get is,
what's the connection between these guys and Altagracia?
There must be a reason.
There is.
What is it?
20 years ago... back when Altagracia lived in Veracruz,
she was raped by the Monkeys.
Is that the last pill for today?
Yes... Magda gave me my other pills.
Okay.
Sweetie, aren't you upset that Alta...
Altagracia's your mother?
She isn't my mother.
She may have given birth to me,
but that doesn't change anything.
Tell me more.
How was your encounter with her?
Did Altagracia mention me?
Yes.
She said there's no doubt about it.
We share the same blood.
I'm your daughter.
Really? She said that?
Yes.
She said I didn't just inherit your looks.
I inherited your personality, character, and kindness...
She claimed that her greatest satisfaction in life
is knowing that she chose the best possible father for me.
I love you.
I love... you.
Come. I'll take you to your room.
Thank you.
You tell her, Yesenia.
Lydia won't listen to me.
She hasn't listened to anyone since Magda suggested
she move in with her parents.
Quit being melodramatic, Mago.
I've been thinking about it, and it's for the best.
Your parents work their butts off to live in the States.
I know we can't replace them,
but you've always loved this country.
We're like your family.
Please don't go up north.
Lydia, you're going to the States?
How come?
I have my reasons, Mona.
Even if they are bad.
I told everyone not to tell you while you were at the hospital.
Hold up.
You know you can tell me anything.
That's what friends are for.
What's the matter, Lylis?
Don't scare me.
I've never seen you this down.
What happened?
Braulio Padilla drugged and raped me
so that Diego would catch us.
About time you showed up.
You left without telling me.
Yes.
I needed to get away and be alone for a bit.
I understand.
It must be terrible to lose a child.
I nearly experienced that myself.
-What? -Yes.
What do you mean?
Rafael, I know you were in hiding.
You didn't want to be blamed for the attack.
Gabino told me you ordered a hit on Monica
as vengeance for your son's death.
-Gabino said that? -Yes, he did.
Surely you realize Monica had nothing to do
with your son's accidental death.
Where's Gabino?
That's none of your concern.
The important thing is, you aren't like him.
You saved me from the kidnapping.
You were a hero.
I owe you my life.
That's why I'm trying to understand
why you did that to Monica.
I tried hurting her at some point, too...
but I've had enough of this.
It's over for the both of us.
From here on out, it's our duty to protect Monica.
I don't understand.
Why the sudden change of heart?
I ended up pregnant after getting raped.
I had a daughter.
Monica Hernandez is that daughter.
Why are you home this early?
You should be at school.
I skipped school.
How can you be so shameless about it?
I didn't want to be there.
I don't feel like seeing anyone.
What's the matter, sweetie?
I went to see Diego yesterday.
He was at work with Marcos.
I surprised him by bringing him food.
I wanted to treat him nice and help him feel better.
Like he used to do for me.
I disapprove of your skipping school,
but I think it's nice of you to console Diego.
He probably needs a friend after having moved out.
That's the problem.
I don't want to be his friend.
I'm in love with him!
I kissed him... but he rejected me.
He's still in love with Lydia.
Hey.
-Good morning. -Good morning.
Hello.
We need to talk.
-Talk? -Yes.
Right.
Yes, we need to talk.
Diego, I think talking is the best way of understanding.
If you never speak up,
you not only run the risk of becoming mute,
you never get to really express yourself.
Yes, although some people you'd rather not talk to.
Right.
You'd rather punch them.
Sure.
Now, situations can vary, right?
They aren't all the same.
You need to put yourself in someone else's shoes.
I don't want to put myself in anyone's shoes.
That's not why I came.
Justino.
Justino!
Diego came because you're Saul's attorney.
He'd like to tell you something regarding the case.
Oh. Right!
Yes, I'm Saul's attorney. I'm handling his case.
Yes.
Diego came to testify against Braulio
with regards to Lydia's rape allegations.
Remember how mad you were
when you found out about Felipe and me?
Yes.
Everyone thought we were bound to break up.
Even I had my reservations.
How'd you manage?
You and Felipe are so happy together.
How come I can't be with Diego?
You took the most important step.
You expressed your love.
You didn't sit around waiting for life to happen.
You met with him and told him what your feelings were.
Not like that helped.
Diego may not love you the same way you love him,
but life goes on, sweetie.
Easier said than done.
I'm still hurt.
I know it isn't easy.
It hurts a lot.
I know because I went through that with your father...
but time heals all.
When the right boy comes along.
The right boy will peer into those lovely eyes of yours
and realize what a wonderful girl you are.
His heart will do backflips upon just seeing you.
What should I do in the meantime?
Crying helps.
Cry all you want, but not more than Diego deserves.
Once you feel better, hold your head high
and admire all that life has in store for you.
You aren't alone in this.
You have us.
Listen to me.
We understand.
We've all been victims of abuse at some point.
Yes.
Not all men are as worthless as Braulio,
but unfortunately, a good number of them are.
They think they can walk all over us
just 'cause we're women.
No, we can't let things stay this way.
We must do something!
Gabino nearly beat me to death.
Lydia and Margarita were raped.
And Azucena's daughter was murdered!
We can't run from this forever.
Nor can we let it continue happening.
Why don't we do something?
Let's unite forces. We can all team up!
Why not work with the foundation?
We could help all those women who've been victimized too!
The foundation can help.
Lylis, I swear...
I won't stop until that bastard is behind bars.
Braulio Padilla's going to pay for what he did.
No, Mona.
Don't take your chances with that psycho.
I don't want you girls ending up like Saul...
What happened to Saul?
Nothing...
Yesenia.
We promised we wouldn't lie to each other anymore.
Yes, but you were in recovery.
I'm better now. What happened to Saul?
When he found out what happened to Lydia,
he was furious with Braulio.
He beat him up and got arrested for it.
He's been in jail for weeks now.
LADY ALTAGRACIA