AINS MATERIAL
NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN
IT CONTAINS VIOLENCE, SEX, AND INAPPROPRIATE LANGUAGE
VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED
CC: TELEMUNDO NETWORK
TELEMUNDO PRESENTS
ACERO, WOMAN OF STEEL II
Listen up, kid.
You may be Quintanilla's nephew,
but show some respect!
Do something! He can't talk to us like that!
You shouldn't be arguing. You should be taking action!
We're better off working together
than against each other.
Okay?
Erick, Sara's my goddaughter.
We've been allies for a long time,
way before you were born.
Sara, he's my nephew.
He needs to be on my team. I promised him and his parents.
Fine, but as long has he doesn't play wise guy.
The only woman I ever obeyed was my mother.
That's not going to change now that she's dead.
Hey.
We can't blame him.
It's obvious he's devastated after his mother's death.
Please trust me.
We've all been deeply affected by this,
but if we push those four tons,
we'll have enough to get this cartel
back up and running.
You can count on us, captain! Like always.
Sara... I need to talk to you.
Alone.
Alright. Let's go.
Look, Miriam.
If this is about Joaquin, you know you can count on me.
I'll help you with everything you need.
Treatments, medicine... anything.
Thanks, honey.
Take a seat.
I mean, I appreciate your help either way.
Getting hospitalized is a nightmare for poor people.
Especially after getting shot in the head.
Joaquin is young and strong.
He'll make it through.
It's not Joaquin I wanted to talk about.
It's about Pepito.
Well, Jose Angel.
What happened to him?
He's a grown man now.
He's about to graduate from law school...
and he's begun working with the attorney general.
What?
You heard me.
You can already imagine.
He wants nothing to do with drugs or my past.
I understand where he's coming from.
I also understand that your son's connection
to the attorney general could be bad.
Don't worry.
I'm a silent grave... but my son's sharp, girl.
If I get back into the biz, he's going to find out.
Sari... come closer.
I owe you a lot... but I can't.
I can't stay in the biz.
I retired a long time ago. I can't come back.
I don't want to lose my son again.
I hope you can understand.
I called you all here for an urgent meeting.
Here are the documents you requested, Mr. DA.
Stick around. You might learn something.
As I was saying, as assistant attorney generals,
you have the responsibility
to fight against drug trafficking.
It's a war I've waged ever since I was elected.
Last week, a gruesome killing took place.
It's been the worst one in years.
It all points back to drug cartels.
We believe the authors of this killing
were the folks from the Tijuana Cartel.
Men under the infamous Teca Martinez.
This modeling agency was also attacked.
They proceeded to shoot at a bulletproof van,
killing this DEA agent.
We know Sara Aguilar was recently freed from prison.
She was also in that car.
Lastly, we have this hair salon.
As you can see, it's obvious the attacks were perpetrated
by people involved with Acero, Woman of Steel.
I want you to open up a case and start following them.
They're bound to retaliate.
there's further info in these folders.
Get down! Hit the floor!
Jose Angel... are you okay?
-You alright? -Yeah.
Anything wrong with the DA?
We need to make sacrifices for our children.
Don't worry.
Forget about the biz, the cartel, everything.
Start life anew.
Oh, Sari...
You know I need the money.
Especially now that Joaco's hospitalized.
Relax, I told you not to worry about the money.
I'll take care of Joaquin.
I feel somewhat responsible for what happened to him.
Don't say that.
We all have skeletons in our closets.
I've tried so hard to erase my past.
Heck, I've even tried bleach!
I'd like to get out of here, too.
This world is nothing but death and tragedy.
It's a sleepless, miserable, anxiety-ridden life...
but it's like I have no other choice.
I got out of prison and into the frying pan.
The pressure's only gotten worse.
I'm seeking revenge on Teca.
Listen, girl... I know you.
You're going to rise up
and become ten times greater than he is.
You're going to win this war.
Bye.
Everything alright, Acero?
No, Ara. Everything's wrong.
I don't even know where to begin cleaning up this mess.
I've no clue...
Don't let your nephew talk to my sister Sara like that.
She's not to blame for what happened.
Teca's a killer!
He's crazy. You know that!
That rooster needs to watch his spurs.
Come on, honey! The kid lost his mom!
I don't know why you defend him.
And he's no kid. He's a grown man.
A womanizer. A drunk... and rude, to boot.
Don't give me that look!
His own mother told me that. Plus, I don't get it.
You've never shown interest in your nephew before.
-Why the sudden...? -Calm down.
Calm down, sweetie.
I'll explain.
First of all, Erick lost his mother defending my ranch.
Then, he saved me from that Colombian.
And it's not just that.
We need his connections.
We need his bravery!
Look. I'm trying to be nice.
Erick is staying, so you'd better get used to it.
What's up, Uncle?
Especially not over me.
I've always had a roof over my head.
Excuse us, sonny.
One thing, though.
I won't stay if I'm not wanted.
We're all just nervous.
Josefina didn't mean what she said.
Right, honey?
-I just... -Look, Auntie.
Be straight up with me.
Should I stay
or should I get the hell out?
You can stay if you want.
Hear that?
Welcome, kiddo.
Thanks, Uncle. Thank you.
Quit blaming yourself for everything, Sara.
Everyone knows what they're doing here.
The biz is fairly clear-cut.
If you want out, leave.
You've never forced anyone.
Ara, have you ever wondered
that Plutarco would still be alive if it weren't for me?
If it weren't for you, I'd be dead.
You helped me sober up. Nobody else.
You treated me like the sister I never had
whenever my mother would insult me.
You've always been my ride or die.
You shouldn't have to bear any more weight
on your shoulders.
We need to gain vengeance for all Teca's done to us.
You know you can count on me.
I'll always be your friend.
For Chava, for Plutarco...
for all the loved ones we've lost in this war.
Thanks, Ara. Thank you for everything.
You alright?
Yeah... Sorry for running out like that.
I had a headache.
-Want something? -No, thanks.
If you feel any better,
perhaps you might like to go to the movies tonight.
It's a movie premier
and my college friends are in town.
Sure... of course.
Cool.
You know what?
I think I know someone who can help.
Do you know Mario Casas?
The pharmaceutical CEO?
Yes, that's him.
Does he owe you any favors?
I know who he is, but I've never met with him
or spoken to him in person.
I just don't get it...
Sara, Mario Casas gave me that picture of Teca
and the president.
The same one I used to blackmail him.
It's thanks to him you're free.
All this merch is headed to Europe tomorrow.
I've got Irish, French, English people all lined up...
Heck, even the Spaniards are snorting your stuff!
You really did it now, huh?
Know how much I spend on rubber bands for my stacks?
Five grand!
It's enough money to outlast my grandchildren!
I don't count it anymore!
I weigh it and stash it away!
F--- it!
You're the most wanted man in the world.
That's right, baby.
That's what Sarita needs to learn.
Either she's by my side, or six feet under.
Her people are going to keep going under
if she doesn't make a decision soon.
So are you in this to try to bring her down...
or is there something else?
Come on.
Would you forgive a traitor like her?
Yes... you would.
SÍ... ¿CIERTO QUE SÍ?
That's why you haven't killed her yet.
You're still in love with that bitch.
That's none of your damn business, sweetie.
Don't be jealous.
There's enough of me to go around!
I don't get why Mario Casas helped you get me out of prison.
What could he possibly want from me?
I figure he has beef with either Teca or the president.
Why else would he give me that photo?
He had them meet up in his home to take that picture.
He made me swear not to tell anyone,
so keep it on the down low.
Don't worry.
You know I'm good at keeping quiet.
Take me to him. I wonder what he wants.
We need all the allies we can get.
You got it, Sara.
Your enemies are powerful.
And not just Teca...
your sister Berta's the president's secretary.
The bigger the enemies, the sharper one needs to be.
I'll go check on Salvador.
My poor baby...
He's another victim caught in the line of fire
between Teca and I.
What's going on?
What is it? Why are you all here?
Is my husband okay?
We're just having a meeting, ma'am.
Thank goodness.
Every time I see you guys here, my heart just about drops.
People cry more at hospitals than they do at funerals.
That's right.
Joaquin has yet to show any signs of life.
He's still unconscious.
Don't give me that crap about him never waking up.
And don't tell me he's going to be handicapped.
Joaco...
Don't worry, Joaco.
If you end up handicapped, it's alright.
You'll still be able to look me in the eyes.
It isn't easy, ma'am.
The loss of motor skills comes as a serious shock
to patients and their family members.
What kind of a life would that be?
Maybe he just wants to die instead of living that way.
No.
Joaquin has me and my son.
We're going to make sure he gets up out of that bed!
"MOM CALLING"
They keep talking about the war on drugs.
What a drag.
It's the same thing every day.
That's their job. That's our job.
The day the war on drugs ends, this country will keel over.
I know, but it's tiring hearing the same thing
over and over again.
Shall we?
I already told the DA
you were joining me on an official errand.
He said okay. So... let's go.
How come the DA's so lax with you?
He just likes me, that's all.
Are we going or what?
"MOM CALLING"
Come on!
Or do you have more important plans?
Let's go.
Thanks for coming back to work.
We really needed you.
Right, girls?
Yeah!
I've changed my mind.
The show must go on.
Besides, I can't live off air. I need to work to live.
Plutarco would've dragged me out of bed a long time ago.
I'm sorry, Araceli.
I wrote some songs while you were away.
Ara!
This arrived for you.
Help me out.
"You can always count on me. Mario Casas.
Hey!
You're going to love this.
Are these your classmates?
Yeah, those three.
I don't even know her...
But the music is good, at least.
Hey!
Emir!
Thanks for coming!
Thanks for inviting me.
Your friend's duds are super vintage.
Where'd you get that suit, dude?
I'm kidding.
I was waiting on you to smoke.
Allow me.
Chava... Can I come in, sweetie?
Salvador... are you okay?
What's the matter?
Why won't you respond? Are you okay?
Salvador?
Tell Teca to leave me alone before I kill him!
Salvador, you're hurting me.
They won't kill me like they killed Dad.
I'll kill them all first!
It's me... your mother!
ACERO, WOMAN OF STEEL II