CC: TELEMUNDO NETWORK
LADY ALTAGRACIA
Sure.
I'll write out a check with the total... plus interest.
Just tell me who to write it out to.
Lazaro... or you?
If you tell me where Lazaro is, it'll be all yours.
You'll get to keep all the money.
Isn't that what you've always wanted?
Why is she plugged in to all those machines?
She needs it.
Lydia...
Not you. Please...
She's heavily sedated.
There are some who believe
loving words have healing powers.
There's nothing else we can do for now.
I'm here for you, Lydia.
You aren't alone in this.
Margarita, my dad, Yesenia, and all our neighbors
have all come to see you.
They're all very worried.
Hey... there's no need
to call so much attention to yourself.
Know why?
We all love you very much.
I love you the most, though.
You're the sister I never had...
and the closest friend I've ever had.
Have you two known each other for a while?
Yes.
We met when we lived in Tula.
Lydia.
You gave me wings to fly.
You told me you were headed to Mexico City
and that you'd see me there, and you did.
I'm here for you no matter what.
Promise me you'll get better.
I need your humor back in my life.
I need you to make me laugh again!
Well?
What will I do... without your smile?
I need you.
Please get better.
Please, Lydia...
Perfect. Got it.
Thank you very much.
What happened?
Remember what Diego told us?
That a police officer called the ambulance
on the day of the accident?
He witnessed everything.
Diego saw him later on that same day giving a statement.
He didn't report the crime, though.
Saul Aguirre did.
What's the other guy's name?
The officer? Gabino Dominguez.
Perhaps he looked into the situation.
He noticed that car belonged to an important man,
which intimidated him.
That's probably why he's refrained from taking action.
Exactly.
That cop knows what's good for him...
and that might come in handy for us.
Why do you insist on knowing where Lazaro lives?
What's it to you?
That's none of your business.
Yesenia... just take the offer.
You've always wanted to be rich.
I'm going to give you a handsome amount.
How much, exactly?
Enough to get you to disappear
and to stop bringing up the past.
In that case, I expect double the amount.
You know this isn't just about Lazaro.
You know a good portion of that money belongs to me.
You haven't changed a bit, Yesenia.
A pocket full of money lessens life's burdens.
Isn't that what you'd tell me day after day
before flinging me onto Lazaro?
Look.
I merely tried to fix your situation.
Your daughter had no father.
Here's the check.
All I need to know now
is whether to write the check to your name or Lazaro's.
Damn, Altagracia.
You've perfected how to toy with people's weaknesses...
but write it in Lazaro's name.
He deserves that money.
You're something else.
You've truly surprised me.
I didn't know you were so righteous!
Especially considering that he means nothing to you.
Don't tell me.
Have you gotten feelings for Lazaro?
It's a lot of money, isn't it?
To my knowledge,
you're neither Lazaro's relative or girlfriend...
so it seems you'll have to make do without.
Quit following me around, Mom!
Isabela, come here and explain yourself!
I wanted to go see Diego and Emiliano offered to take me.
What's the big deal?
Emiliano's a troublemaker and a reckless driver
Why didn't you help that poor girl he ran over?
He never stopped the car, Mom!
I left because I was scared.
Leave me alone!
My aunt's going to fix everything
and thanks to her, no one's going to go to jail.
You have the check. Now, go!
Hold up.
I heard everything that girl just said.
You're trying to cover for her!
Not a word of this to anyone...
if you know what's good for you.
What?
Are you going to send that coward Braulio over
to beat me again?
That doesn't sound too bad.
I will, if it's necessary.
What have you become, Altagracia?
I can't believe it.
Your niece and her friends are just like the Monkeys.
They have no respect or compassion for anyone.
They left that poor woman lying there,
potentially dead.
That's exactly what the Monkeys did to you...
yet here you are protecting these brats.
Shut up already.
You went to the police and no one heard you out...
yet now you're vying for impunity?
You're not all that different
from those pigs that raped you.
I did the right thing, man.
I alerted the station and called an ambulance.
I even filed the report... but my superiors cancelled it.
It's not my fault my bosses are afraid of rich folk.
You must be more insistent, Gabino!
We need to help Lydia!
I did what I could.
Look... I told Monica.
It's just that she won't hear me out.
I'm sure she hates me because I kissed her
and because I was honest with her.
Monica's never liked you.
Says you.
She kissed me back that time.
Then she started coming up with excuses.
Maybe she changed her mind. Women are like that.
Calm down, Gabino.
Quit hounding her.
I know I laid it on thick...
but I think Monica's just confused.
She thought I was going to force her into doing things
she didn't want to do.
Well, you should apologize.
Tell her what your motives are.
Officer Gabino, please report to the station.
I'll be right there, over.
I have to go.
Gabino. Hey.
If Monica only likes you as a friend,
you need to accept that.
I don't get it.
She's just lying there on that bed... full of cables!
Lydia's nothing but laughter and...
There, there. Poor thing.
Fate can be cruel.
Fate?
That bastard ran her over because he was speeding!
Well, God and the Sweet Virgin will save her.
Lydia's all beat up!
Monica, please don't fret. She was heavily sedated.
The recovery process can be painful,
so it's best she remain sedated
or she'll be in loads of pain.
How about you two go?
Your mother and I can stay and watch over Lydia.
Yes, go ahead... but please don't go together.
There will be talk.
Seriously, Mom?
Of course.
Seriously, though.
You have to get back to work, Monica.
Lydia's going to be in great need of money.
I'm going to go.
I have to finish filing papers
regarding Lydia's case.
Monica, you seem anxious. Let me take you home.
Bye, Mom.
Take care. Let's go.
You can't compare a car accident
to what the Monkeys did to me.
Rape? The death of my parents?
What about Cesar?
It was a cruel act... with full intent.
Altagracia, you're teaching your niece
the same values the Monkeys upheld 20 years ago.
They're exempt from punishment!
A car "accident" today could mean a rape later on!
It wasn't planned.
They aren't criminals.
I refuse to let you compare my niece to those criminals!
We'll let the law decide whether it was an accident.
You're being an awful example for your niece.
She thinks she's superior to others.
She must feel like a goddess... or a demon!
She thinks she can walk all over people and the law.
Quit being ridiculous, Yesenia.
Did you really think I'd let my niece go to prison
while the case was being investigated?
I'm warning you.
You're creating the next generation of Monkeys.
You're an accomplice to each of their crimes.
They're going to hurt other innocent people
just like they hurt you.
Thanks for the check.
Matamoros, can you come for a second?
Yes, ma'am?
I stayed close by since I figured you might need me.
Follow that woman.
She's going to deliver that check to a handicapped man.
Once they're alone... take care of them.
Yes, ma'am.
Did your husband call you out on the handkerchief?
Yes.
He found it.
I told him it was yours, but he didn't care.
He doesn't care about anything
regarding me or our son.
We're having issues with Diego.
Everything's all wrong.
You can talk to me about your son.
Kids always get caught up in the middle of marital issues.
I speak from experience.
Why? What makes you say that?
I asked my wife for a divorce.
She acted like she didn't hear a word.
She kept telling me
that I couldn't abandon her and the baby.
I've made up my mind, though.
I'm not going to abandon my son,
but I just can't be with her anymore.
Why'd you do that?
Because I can't keep lying to my wife.
My feelings for you are too strong.
Every time we're together,
I come to realize that Elena isn't the woman for me.
Lopez, please!
You can't get divorced because of me.
Have you gone mad?
All we have between us is physical attraction.
That's it.
Understood?
Don't make the mistake of thinking
that something can happen between us,
because it can't.
I'll do the talking.
If they ask you any questions directly,
respond with the answers we rehearsed.
Yes.
You'll seem more innocent that way, sweetie.
-Stop. -Emiliano.
Good afternoon.
Hello.
We've been waiting for you.
You must be Officer Gabino Dominguez.
At your service, sir.
Nice to meet you. I'm Rafael Cabral.
This is my son Emiliano.
He's here to give his declaration
regarding an accident he was unfortunately involved in.
Get some rest, sweetie.
You can't be with Lydia all day and night.
If only, Dad.
I wish I could spend more time with her.
You know, Mrs. Magda gave me one heck of a reality check.
I need to work for Lydia.
I can't stand around not making money.
She'll recover.
Nothing's going to happen if you take a few days off.
Yeah right, Dad.
The economy's headed in a downward spiral.
Things keep getting worse.
If you don't work, you don't eat!
I went to deposit the last bit of my savings today
for your treatment.
Lydia's going to need way more than that,
so I need to get to work.
Don't worry, sweetie.
Soon our money troubles might come to an end.
You'll see, sweetie.
You'll see...
Ma'am... you have a visitor.
Let them in.
The last time we met...
I told you I'd come see you.
I was on my way to see you yesterday
when a car belonging to Rafael Cabral,
your friend and business partner,
ran over a girl from the tenement.
Yes, I'm aware of the accident.
It wasn't an accident.
It was a criminal act.
Whoever the person driving was,
they fled and left Lydia lying on the ground,
badly injured and potentially dead!
Yes, Saul. I know that too.
Then surely you're aware I pressed charges against him.
If you're so well informed,
it's probably because he sought your help.
What do you want?
First of all, don't give me that tone.
You're my partner.
Don't speak to me like the almighty Lady Altagracia.
It's funny you say that.
You judge me regardless of my identity.
This case is different.
Someone's life is on the line!
I need to know whether you're on my side...
or whether we're on opposing sides.
Are you going to help that man hide the truth?
LADY ALTAGRACIA