Love of My Life (2024) s01e09 Episode Script

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A NETFLIX SERIES
LOVE OF MY LIFE
Why are the workers behind that rope?
Your dad was clear.
They weren't invited.
Ofelia, they're my family too.
And if they don't go in, neither do I.
Oh, Mariana.
Everyone's waiting.
They'll wait some more.
-Let's go, please.
-Ofelia.
I'm not moving until they're in place.
Understand that it's your father's order.
I must do something.
Where are you going?
Forgive me.
It shouldn't be like this.
Come in, please.
Not this.
What's happening?
Thank you. Come in.
Graciliano, please come in.
Don't worry, Miss Mariana.
We can see fine from here.
It's important to me
that you're a part of this too.
And we are here.
Excuse the delay.
Half of the guests were missing.
We'll start the ceremony now.
Father, we may begin.
Everything with you is drama, isn't it?
Yes. I got it from you.
Benítez.
Rogelio.
Rogelio.
Mariana is my most precious treasure.
Take care of her. Make her happy.
I'll be watching.
Of course, Alfredo.
Dear brothers and sisters,
we come together today
in the presence of God
to unite in holy matrimony
our dear brother and sister
Mariana Azcárate and Rogelio Benítez.
In the name of the Father, the Son
and the Holy Spirit, amen.
Amen.
And the Lord said:
"Therefore a man shall leave
his father and mother
and hold fast to his wife,
and they shall become one flesh."
"So they are no longer two,
but one flesh."
Therefore what God joins together,
let no man separate.
Virgelina, what are you doing here?
-I feel better now.
-Okay.
-Then stay here with us.
-No!
Virgelina, please.
Look, I came to tell the truth.
What's going on, Mom?
The heat's getting to her.
She'll be better off at home. Wait for me.
No. Let me go.
-Virgelina, my God.
-Want to tell me what's going on here?
Please don't worry. We're leaving.
It's impossible for you people
not to act like savages, huh?
Let me speak to you, sir.
No. Don't be insolent.
Are you getting rid of her or am I?
I'll handle it.
Let's go, Virgelina.
Not now.
This is not the time.
Let's continue with our celebration.
And we want to take this time today
to celebrate a second sacrament,
God and the church permitting,
the baptism of Sara Benítez Azcárate.
Can you bring me the child?
In the name of God and Jesus Christ,
I baptize you, Sara Benítez Azcárate.
Marianita cannot get married!
It's too late!
We're in no position
to have a say in that family's life.
They'll do what they want!
We can't condemn her to marry
the man who destroyed our son!
They were asking for it!
What did you say?
They should pay.
All the Azcárates should pay.
But Mariana is innocent.
So was our son!
The innocent always pay
for the sins of others.
We sacrificed Joaquín
and they're going to sacrifice Mariana.
And I'm going to be there
to watch Mr. Alfredo suffer
because his kid ruined his life.
Let them pay, Virgelina!
Let them all pay.
By virtue of the power
that God has vested in me here on Earth,
I now pronounce you husband and wife.
You may kiss the bride.
Bravo!
After what happened
with the Mosqueras' son,
I never imagined Mariana would end up
marrying a foreman.
Better than the Negro, huh?
Plus, this one? Brush his hair,
bathe and shave him, scrub his nails,
and he looks decent.
I'm off for a drink.
Congratulations.
You seem more like me than my own son.
And he has more tools at his disposal
to win her over.
How'd you do it?
Distancing myself
from all that you represent,
from all that you are.
I understand your resentment,
but things can change.
We can start doing business together,
for example.
Find a way to convince Alfredo
to join our ranches.
Now that I'm married to Mariana,
you remember I'm your son.
You may not want to admit it,
but I've done a lot for you.
I brought you here. I got you a job.
And look where you are.
If not for that, who knows
where you would have ended up?
Everything
I have achieved
has been with a machete and a hoe.
And now that I'm part of the family,
I'm going to see to it that Mr. Alfredo
never does business with you.
Father-son hug?
Thought so.
They're looking at us like we're freaks.
Mariana told me
they're only good for two things,
criticizing and judging.
Maybe this place isn't for us.
How's Virgelina? What happened?
My mother hasn't been feeling well lately.
She had to lie down.
I'm sorry.
I'm sad she couldn't be with me today.
Although I'm more worried
that this could be serious.
Don't worry.
I'm sure she'll feel better tomorrow.
How do you feel?
Happy.
I can say I'm a mom now.
And the baby has a family now.
You know what? I actually admire you.
You married a woman
who will never love you.
That either takes a lot of guts
or a lot of ambition, Benítez.
What can I say?
No matter how much
you all wanted to get rid of my son,
he will always be present on this ranch.
As a ghost in your relationship,
or as your shadow, Benítez.
Drunk.
You know what happens on this land?
The dead never leave, Benítez.
That's why no one will ever sleep
peacefully in this house.
Pour one out, buddy.
It's party time, hey!
Ooh
It's party time
Ooh, it's party time, hey!
What a wonderful party with the workers!
Got a bit drunk, though, huh?
Sarita?
Where's Sara?
She's spending the night with Jacinta.
-Calm down.
-Oh, okay.
Sleep well.
Where are you going?
To sleep.
I'm exhausted.
Stay here.
You want us to sleep together?
We're married now, aren't we?
-But since we said that
-Rogelio.
I want my daughter to grow up
in a real family.
In a marriage
with two parents together.
All of this is for her.
No.
No, no, no.
No, no.
Us sleeping together doesn't mean
we're going to play at
being a real couple.
-I thought time would help grow your
-Passion?
Passion, right?
No.
No.
It's always been there for me.
All this
is for Sarita.
For Sara.
And you?
I figured you'd be ready.
You forgot.
The photographer is here.
Everything's set up for the family photo.
Can't we do it later?
-What happened? You didn't sleep well?
-You did?
Dad, things in this house
are going to have to change.
Sarita's here now.
Why don't we put the past behind us?
I've always thought
that was the best idea,
but how can we?
Listen, I think we've cried
so much over the dead
we're going to join them.
I don't want that.
We have to live
because the dead have gone
and left us here.
It can't be helped.
And look, I wanted a reason to live
for so long, and Sarita came along.
Let's give her what we never had.
I never wanted you to lack anything.
I know it's not your fault
that Joaquín died,
or that my baby died.
Dad, why don't we set this family up
to succeed?
The estate.
I'm willing to learn to work with you.
Plus, if we can't leave this place,
why not turn it into a paradise?
Come, sit next to me.
Benítez, do you mind moving down?
Thank you.
At the camera, Dad.
Ow!
And their names?
Joel and Thiago. Names.
But we should definitely change them, huh?
The less they know about their roots,
the better.
That way they'll be more grateful to us.
And when they grow up they won't want
to know who their real parents are.
Joe, Joe, Joe!
And Tino!
Mm-hmm.
I like it.
The perfect names for crooks.
And they won't be far from it.
We need to starve them.
And keep them wanting to steal.
NEW ORLEANS, UNITED STATES
YEARS LATER
You were leaving
without saying goodbye.
I didn't want to wake you.
Boss wants me in early today.
Ooh! How important!
-Admit it.
-What?
That staying here
was the best decision of your life.
What happened here?
A kid.
Kid, are you okay?
What happened to this kid?
Hey!
What's wrong with you? What are you doing?
Get down.
Get down!
Get down.
You won't get me!
What are you doing?
That's my money!
That money's not yours.
-It's gone.
-Give me it!
Give me that money!
Give it here!
It'll all be fine.
I know who you are.
Look what we brought.
Look!
Look. Huh?
Are you stupid, or what?
-What did I do now?
-Drew attention!
Get your brothers and unload it now.
After you unload it,
leave it in an empty field somewhere.
The police will be looking for it.
Idiots!
Idiots, quickly!
Quickly!
This is your fault, Tino! Your fault!
Joe! Joe, climb up!
Climb up!
No!
Tino!
-Tino!
-Joe!
Tino!
I know you asked me
not to send you news from here,
but your mother's health has gotten worse.
She barely gets out of bed,
and I'm afraid her heart could give out
at any moment.
She doesn't talk to me,
and I have no one else to talk to.
Josefa is too innocent
to poison with the truth.
I feel alone
when our misfortune
becomes others' happiness.
Like she said one day,
that girl brought the house to life.
Especially for Mr. Alfredo.
I never thought he had a heart,
and he ended up adoring an adopted girl.
-Happy birthday, my darling.
-Thanks, Mom.
Okay. It's time for the biggest event,
opening presents.
-Let's start with mine. It's outside
-I have a present too.
Sara, the girl,
brought life to the Azcárate house,
but I'm sure it's not the family
Mariana always dreamed of.
"You are the heart of this family
my pride,
and the reason I do all that I do."
I love you.
I love you, Dad.
Well,
these are pearls
I had brought over from Europe.
Turn around so I can put them on.
No, I think it's better not to
because she'll lose it.
Plus, putting jewelry on kids
is in poor taste.
Give it to Ofelia, please.
Thanks.
How about instead we go see
my surprise, Sarita? What do you think?
Shall we go? Let's go that way!
-Jacinta!
-Sir?
Bring the scarf I gave you.
I think the necklace was too much.
Son
forgetfulness has triumphed here.
Slowly.
This is your gift?
What is it, Grandpa?
You just relax. Patience.
We're almost there.
Walk carefully
because there's a step here.
That's it. Very good.
We're almost there.
And here we are. One more step. There.
Hold still. Don't move a millimeter.
Okay. Not even a millimeter.
Huh?
This is for me?
My first car. And now it's yours.
I love you, Grandpa. Thank you!
What would possess you to get her a car?
She's ten.
-Mom, no.
-You're ten.
When you were ten,
I gave you your first horse.
Don't compare a car with a horse.
It's not the same.
I want to leave her
part of my inheritance in life. What?
That's no excuse.
Seeing my granddaughter happy
is the best excuse of all. Don't worry
Relax. I got it.
Scooch over.
I'll teach you to drive this beast.
Ha!
I do not like how we're raising her.
And I don't like your father
humiliating me on Sara's birthday.
This is not a competition
to see who spoils Sara the most.
I don't like the car nor the pearls.
Not those shoes, Mom.
They're too small for you, honey,
and you have three pairs just like them.
But I like those.
You can like them,
but none of the clothes fit you,
and you haven't used these toys
in over two years.
This is clothing to donate.
Well, I don't get
why you want to donate them.
Sweetheart, because what you don't use
can make other children happy.
Then you pick and go alone
because I don't want to go.
No. No, ma'am.
You're coming with me
just like every year.
But I don't want to.
Tomorrow I'm driving my car with Grandpa.
Sweetheart,
it's important to help others
when you have the opportunity to do so.
Come pack. We'll talk about the car later.
Are you going to donate that too?
Don't talk to me that way.
I do this because I love you
and know it's good for you.
Come and pack.
You love me,
but you give away my things.
-I'm not taking them.
-Yes, you are.
Like they're your kids and I'm not.
Mariana, why don't you go rest?
I'll help you, Sarita.
Come on! But do it nicely, see.
Here. That's it until tomorrow.
I'm not hungry.
Oh, no?
You'll be crying tomorrow. That's it.
Are we stuck here in jail?
You should be,
but they're looking for a family for you.
But I doubt anyone decent
wants a bunch of crooks like you.
Eat!
I think it's time to tell Sara the truth.
Which truth?
About her history.
You know how I feel about that.
I know, but it's important to me
that she knows where she came from.
I'm not telling her
we picked her up off the street.
The truth always ends up coming out.
Plus, it's important
we at least stay honest in this family.
If family's so important to you,
talk to your dad.
Help me win him over.
I saved this ranch from bankruptcy
ten years ago with foreign investors,
and yet I have to always ask
for his permission.
This isn't about you, or me
or the ranch business.
We're talking about Sara.
How much longer
will we hide the truth from her?
Won't she notice something,
get suspicious?
I made up my mind,
and I'm not telling her.
I hope you can respect that.
Rogelio, we're making a mistake.
Are you upset that my mom's sick?
No.
But why didn't you tell me?
-I wanted to think before I told you.
-About what?
They offered me a promotion.
What's that got to do with the letter?
I have to go to Colombia.
And you accepted it?
It's a promotion.
My boss knows I'm from there,
and he wants me to go
and meet some new fabric producers.
But you could tell your boss
you have bad memories from your country
and don't want to go.
Carla, I want to see my mom.
It's her then.
Joaquín, you told me
there was nothing for you there.
Come get some juice.
-Hello.
-Hello.
-You like the rabbit, huh?
-Yes.
-Okay, we'll be giving out gifts soon.
-Okay.
Mariana, words cannot describe
how much we appreciate your generosity.
Ah, no, Aída.
You know it's always been a pleasure
to help out.
-There are new kids, huh?
-Yes.
The police apprehended a family
because they were using them to steal.
How do they seem?
Some seem very happy. They're adapting.
I bet they were treated badly.
But there are others
who haven't been adapting as well.
I think they like the streets.
Mariana, we'd be so pleased
if you'd help us hand out the gifts.
-Yes. Of course, Aída. Of course.
-Yes?
Come, children. Everyone come along.
Do you want a sandwich? Good.
-Boys, come here.
-Sandwich.
I'm not hungry.
Should I give it away?
Well, I'll leave it here for you
in case you get hungry.
I donated some toys
if you want to go look.
I don't play now. I work.
You work?
What do you do?
If I told you, you'd get scared.
Can you say we'll go to the bathroom,
-and then help me escape?
-What?
-I can't do that.
-Please.
You have no idea
what'll happen to me in here.
What'll happen?
They'll lock me up
because no family wants
a kid as old as me.
You don't have any uncles or cousins?
The lady who took me in
said they left me in a dumpster.
That they didn't want a crook like me.
Will you help me?
Honey, you're missing out on
giving the gifts away.
I'll be right there.
-Are you okay?
-Yes, Mom.
You're sure?
-Yes.
-Mm.
Good. And what's your name?
I'm Mariana.
-Joe.
-Joe?
Joe, did Sarita tell you
you're invited to the ranch tomorrow?
-No, she didn't.
-Sarita.
I forgot.
Joe, every year we invite
the children from the center
to spend a weekend at the ranch.
Want to come?
-I'd like that very much.
-Yeah?
Good, let's go hand out gifts. Come on.
Will you tell me what's wrong now?
Hm?
You were quiet for the whole ride.
What's wrong, sweetie?
Will you tell me?
It's sad there are kids
whose parents don't want them.
Who toss them out.
Yes. It is very sad.
But I think there are families
who will be very happy to adopt them,
to shower them with love,
give them everything.
Nobody wants Joe.
He's too big.
But listen.
I believe he'll find a family
that will love him
as if he were their own son.
It's so sad
that a parent doesn't want their child.
That they'd abandon them.
Look at me.
You have a father and mother who love you
more than anything in this world.
You don't have to worry.
Hm?
Come here.
And Lucy?
She's with a friend.
Let's talk.
Joaquín
-What's going on?
-I told you.
I want to know why you changed your mind
after all these years.
I feel an emptiness
without my family.
It might be the last time I see my mother.
I even think her face is gone
from my memory.
I'm feeling too many emotions, Carla.
Can you understand?
Yes.
But
you still haven't answered the question
I asked you yesterday.
Mariana is married. She has a daughter.
Hm?
She rebuilt her life like I did, with you.
Will you see her?
I'll see my family.
You won't change your mind?
No.
And the trip
The trip starts tomorrow.
Whenever you're here, something's wrong.
What's going on?
I hate lying to Sara.
I think deep down she knows
there's a secret.
Did you talk it over with Benítez?
Yes.
I asked him about telling her again.
He doesn't want to.
Then you have to do it yourself.
I can't do that.
I can't go against his wishes.
Families have to make
these decisions together.
Mariana, because Benítez is stubborn,
you'll be causing your daughter harm.
I shouldn't meddle in your marriage,
but I have to tell you what I think.
I knew from the start
that marrying him without loving him
would have consequences.
And now we're getting more distant.
Which means I can't give Sarita
the future I want for her.
-You always achieve what you want.
-Jose
-I haven't achieved anything.
-Mariana
All I've done is overcome tragedies.
Let's see.
You gave a girl who had nothing a family.
You're doing a great job.
I love her so much.
I know.
But you know my dream was always
to raise a family with Joaquín.
I didn't do that.
Días Carla Liliana, that's it.
Jorge de la Cruz.
Laura Guadalupe.
Are you excited?
Yes? Great. Okay. Let's go.
Aída, welcome.
Thanks. You don't know
how excited the kids are to be here.
-No, this is your house.
-Thanks.
Graciliano, please help.
Shall we? Let's go.
The driver will help you get down.
One at a time.
-Hi.
-Hi.
Want to go? Let's go.
Aren't you scared
to sleep in the tent with us?
I've slept in tents tons of times.
-How many?
-Tons.
I'm not hungry.
Will you ever eat what I offer you?
Is this really
all yours?
It's my family's.
But someday, it will be.
You don't have siblings?
No. No siblings.
And what will you do
when you're the owner of all this?
I could give you
a little piece of the ranch.
-Really?
-Of course.
My mom says it's good to share.
I've never owned anything.
My brother would like to.
You have siblings?
Where is he?
I don't know.
You knew
these children were coming.
Dad, listen to me!
Because they come every year.
And every year I beg you
not to fill the house with riffraff.
They're not riffraff.
Also, I don't know why
we're discussing this
if I won't listen to you.
You don't listen to me, true.
And the pain that has caused us
This is my house.
I don't want Sara to mix
with those people.
What people?
Seriously?
What people?
It wasn't enough
that a Negro ruined your life.
Now you want
history to repeat itself with Sara?
I don't want her to be around any Negroes.
I will not allow you
to teach my daughter your prejudices.
Someone has to take care of her.
Apparently you don't care
if she mixes with kids
who must be criminals.
Of course I don't care
because those children are not criminals.
It's not their fault they were born
homeless without families to support them.
Mariana, we can't give charity to every
little kid who crosses your path.
If they haven't been adopted,
there must be a reason.
You're unbelievable.
I won't let your fears and resentments
damage my good deeds.
Jacinta.
Jacinta!
Yes, sir?
My watch.
Which one?
There was a watch here, Jacinta.
When you came in to clean the office,
was the watch here?
No, sir. I saw nothing.
Well, the watch was here,
and it doesn't have feet to walk away.
Did anyone come in
after you cleaned the office?
No one, sir.
We're going to make sure.
That watch better turn up.
Who else went into the office to clean?
No one else. Yes, sir.
-Are you coming or not?
-Yes, sir.
Subtitle translation by: Shannon Kirby