Love of My Life (2024) s01e20 Episode Script

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LOVE OF MY LIFE
Don't move.
Look, my dear, despite all the nonsense
being said,
I have my own theory about
who could be the baby's mom.
How did you come up with that theory?
The baby was left on a Tuesday morning.
And from that day, every Tuesday
at the same time, for two months,
a woman came
and cried her eyes out in the same spot.
She was crying?
Like there was no tomorrow.
Look, my dear, as a woman and mother,
I recognize
a mom's grief for her child.
That woman was suffering a lot.
In fact, every afternoon,
a friend would come for her.
And this went on for two months
at the same time, every Tuesday.
Do you know who she was?
Not the one who cried.
But the friend who would come for her
was Amanda.
-Amanda?
-Amanda.
Do you know where I can find her?
I don't know if she still works
at the same place because
she was a waitress at a bar in town.
Where's that bar? Is it still around?
Yes, but I don't think it's the best place
for you to visit, my dear.
Why?
It's the oldest brothel in town.
Quality: ten out of ten.
The best in the whole Valley.
And just like this one,
I've got ten hectares growing right now.
When can you have it ready by?
Two months.
I'll bring it fully packaged
and ready to transport.
What do you think?
I'm interested.
I'm in for half.
All or nothing.
You understand that I can't sell
in bits and pieces
when I've got folks interested
in buying the whole lot.
I gave you my word
you'd have the first dibs.
But if these are your terms
-Excuse me.
-Fine.
Fine.
We've got a deal.
Nobody wants a long-term agreement
more than me, sir.
That's the plan.
You won't regret it.
Viche.
A bottle.
Two ladies.
Okay.
Excuse me.
-Job hunting, honey?
-No, thanks.
Hello, sir, I'm looking for a woman
named Amanda.
-Who?
-Amanda.
I heard she worked here
20 years ago as a waitress.
As a "waitress"?
20 years ago
A lot of women have come and gone
in 20 years, you know?
You might remember her,
she had a friend who also worked here
and got pregnant 20 years ago.
Who are you, miss?
I'm a journalist.
I'm doing some interviews
for my college paper.
So
there's really no way to know
the name of the woman who got pregnant
here 20 years ago?
Look
getting pregnant is pretty common
in this line of work.
And
Any other employee I could maybe talk to?
None from that far back.
One more question,
are all the waitresses here
prostitutes?
Look.
Let me explain something to you.
In this business,
all waitresses are prostitutes.
But see, not all prostitutes
are good waitresses.
No, thanks.
Can I give you my number?
In case you remember or know someone
who knows Amanda.
-My name is Sara.
-Mm.
Here. Sara.
If you remember, please call me.
It's really important to talk to Amanda.
Thanks. Bye.
What did she want?
You're pretty nosy, huh?
Hello.
I'm looking for Lizeth Guerrero,
she had an accident.
Sorry.
Are you looking for Lizeth?
Lizeth
She's here, still unconscious.
What happened to her?
Sorry, are you related to the patient?
No, I'm her boss.
She's my friend and she works for me.
Well, how did the accident happen?
She fell at my house, Doctor.
She was cleaning, and I guess she slipped.
I found her unconscious.
Okay.
We'll need to run some tests to make sure
there's no brain trauma,
but I need a family member here.
The issue is that her family
lives far away.
I can take care of getting them here.
Do what you need to do,
I'll take care of it.
Don't worry,
the gentleman paid for it all.
Well,
I'm glad to hear Lizeth is well-regarded
by you all.
But please, call a family member.
Yes, I can let them know, but
they might take one or two days to arrive.
In that case, we need someone to stay.
I can.
-I can stay.
-No, I'll stay.
Lizeth would feel more
comfortable with a woman.
You're right.
I'll keep an eye on her health
and keep you informed.
-Thank you, Doctor.
-Thank you, Doctor.
Coffee?
Are you staying too?
You heard me, didn't you?
No, thanks.
-Did he threaten you?
-Indirectly.
No, you have to report it.
File a complaint.
To whom?
To the administrators who probably think
just like our dean?
-You say that because it's easy for you.
-No, no, no.
I have my own history, you know that.
Yes, I know, I'm sorry.
It makes me angry.
It infuriates me that
nothing I do to earn my place matters.
They'll always look at me
with discrimination.
Can you imagine if they found out
I was a criminal?
No one can judge you for that.
They made you one.
They judge me for less.
I'm sorry.
When?
When will we let go of the past?
Well, when we make peace
with the past, Tino.
Tell me something.
Did you look for your family?
My family is Joe.
And I'm already in that
process.
I mean the other part of your family.
That's part of your past
that I feel you should make
peace with as well.
A young lady was here
asking about Amanda.
And she also asked about a friend
of Amanda's, who had a baby.
Jazmín?
Well, who else could it be?
You know those two were inseparable.
But who asked?
What's her name?
The lady said her name was Sara.
Did she talk to someone else?
No, no one else, but
she gave me a phone number.
Listen carefully, Viche.
That girl can't know anything at all.
She can't know who Amanda is,
let alone who Jazmín is.
Do you understand?
But what do I do if she comes back?
No.
She won't.
We'll be a step ahead.
I need you to do me a favor.
-Good morning.
-Good morning.
Ignacia.
Who are you?
I'm Tino.
You raised me.
And my brother Joe.
How much are you asking for them?
You have to make them go hungry.
Keep them motivated to steal.
Does it really matter
who our parents were? Huh?
It's just that
we can't even call them parents,
those who conceived us.
Being a parent is completely different,
something else.
What do you mean, "What does it matter
who our parents were?"
Of course, it matters
Joel, I'm saying that my mom
could have been a prostitute.
People make decisions to survive.
I'm not judging her, but it's just
she could've chosen a different path,
I don't know.
Do you really think
one chooses their path?
-Of course. Yes.
-Yes? So, you mean
you chose
being abandoned at a church.
Think about it.
What would've happened if
instead of being picked up
by someone like Mrs. Mariana,
an elegant, caring woman,
you had been picked up by
someone selfish,
who didn't love you and mistreated you?
-You want me to go on?
-No.
See, that's the thing.
Life leaves us no choice.
It makes its own decisions.
Clearly, it has its favorites
like you.
And the forsaken ones, like me.
-Am I making sense?
-No.
Joel, this
It's not a suffering contest.
I get it, you had it rough,
and I'm really sorry.
But you can't ask me not to be hurt
knowing that my mom maybe never knew
who my dad was.
Or who knows what she endured
where she worked.
You can't ask me that.
Well, sure.
We each deal with our own pain.
Yeah, true.
I
I used to think
the worst thing was not knowing
who my mom was, but
now, I think the worst part is
actually knowing
who she was.
Nah.
Nah, whatever choices she made
in her life,
they don't define you.
-What do you mean? Of course, they do.
-No.
What will people think when
they find out my mom was a prostitute?
-Why care what others think?
-It matters to me.
Can I choose what matters to me or not?
Can I?
Thanks.
Now I get why my uncles looked at me
the way they did,
and my grandpa's friends
looked at me like
with pity, like
-With regret.
-Yeah.
Yeah.
I don't know.
I really wish I could just leave and
never go back.
Let's go.
Let's go.
Just between us
because I like you,
I'll let you in on a secret.
-I'm starting a business.
-Oh, really?
And if all goes well
we could travel the world.
Let's go.
-Yes, tomorrow if you want.
-Just like that, where to?
But
one technical question.
Are we taking your girlfriend too?
-What girlfriend?
-Ah, "what girlfriend?"
I'm not one for commitments, Sara Benítez.
Only you.
Here, in front of everyone.
Why don't you just serve the drinks
and stop talking?
Alright, let's toast.
-Do you know why?
-Why?
Because we're leaving.
Cheers.
This was your favorite juice.
Not true.
You barely gave us food.
Listen, Tino.
We were young.
We made mistakes.
Life rewards the good.
And punishes the bad.
You're doing pretty well.
With hard work, I became a lawyer.
-Mmm
-Now, I'm a professor.
But no thanks to you.
Why did you come?
To throw in my face
what I didn't give you?
To humiliate me?
Are you here to ask for something?
'Cause, you see, I've got nothing left.
I'd never ask for anything from someone
who can't give.
Easy to judge from a distance, right?
Not everyone had the chance
to go to college.
We did what we could.
We gave you shelter, fed you.
You took us to beg on the streets,
even in the rain.
So?
It is what it is.
We got what we got.
And for me, it was about surviving.
How is Joe?
Messed up because of you.
Uh-uh.
Easy to blame someone else.
You both were raised the same,
you turned out fine.
How's it my fault he screwed up his life?
Huh?
Why are you here, Tino?
I want to know
why my brother and I ended up with you?
We were always told
you took us in, from where?
An orphanage?
Look
you're judging me
and you would've had it worse
with your dad.
You didn't come from an orphanage.
Your dad sold you to me.
Huh?
Are you hungry?
-We could go eat.
-No, I'm not hungry, thanks.
I'm just wondering
why you are waiting here this long
for someone who's not even your employee.
What do you know?
I appreciate Lizeth a lot,
she worked for me for a long time.
I like to care for people
who worked with me.
Anybody?
Who told you about the accident?
She couldn't have told you.
In Cali, gossip travels fast.
Everyone knows she worked for me.
And believe it or not,
the Azcárate family is highly appreciated
in this region.
I get the feeling you're not
being honest with me.
I feel the same about you.
How about if we have a fresh start?
Let's play a game and tell each other
the truth. I'll ask you, you respond.
-No lies.
-Okay.
I'll go first.
Did you come to take our land?
That's an easy one.
-Yes.
-Why?
It's my turn.
Why would a woman like you
marry a guy like Benítez?
-None of your business.
-Sure.
-So, game over, huh?
-Why do you care?
-Just curious.
-Mm.
Is that how you see everything?
-It's all a game?
-No, quite the opposite.
For me, everything is serious.
Especially if it's about you.
Well, I don't like games.
Or being challenged.
Just so we're clear, Mr. Stewart
I'm not your friend.
Excuse me.
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Ah, Lizeth.
Sorry for dragging you into this mess.
Don't worry.
Don't worry.
Clothes.
Clothes.
What?
Clothes.
Clothes.
The clothes.
I searched the house.
The promissory notes are missing.
I knew it.
It was her.
Mariana sent her.
What should we do?
What are you doing?
This area is off-limits.
Uh, yes, I was just
bringing clean clothes to the patient.
You can do that during visiting hours.
Please leave.
Yes, yes, yes.
-Get out!
-Yes, of course.
If you come in unauthorized again,
I'll call the police!
When do we stop
holding onto the past?
You didn't come
from an orphanage.
Did you look for your family?
Professor.
What are you doing here?
Are you making a family album?
Mm.
That must be your grandfather.
Yes.
He taught me to drive a tractor.
He told me that if I learned to drive one,
I could handle anything.
He gave me everything.
Maybe you were right, digging up
the past doesn't help.
Why bother?
If in the end
my whole life, everything I know
is this.
Did something happen?
I found a clue about my mom
and I'm not sure I want to keep digging.
What if I don't like what I find?
I don't know what to do
if I should keep going or stop
at this point, I don't know.
Well, it depends on how badly
you need that answer.
It's not just that.
I don't want to be stuck
with the bitter truth.
And what is the truth, Sara?
This should be your truth.
You have people who love you,
who've always been with you,
who love you.
The most important thing is
that you love them too.
I should've listened to you
and gone to class.
I would've bored you.
SANTIAGO DE CALI HOSPITAL
Hold on a second.
Mrs. Azcárate.
I want to know
why you sent Lizeth to spy on me?
I didn't send Lizeth to your house.
It was you who took her out of mine.
-Ask me, what do you want to know?
-Nothing.
I don't care.
I don't like to be around people
I don't trust.
Do I make you nervous?
I think you're full of yourself
and you're annoying.
-I want you far away.
-But I want you close.
You know what? You're a fascinating woman,
unique.
Too bad you're stuck with such a
basic guy.
How dare you talk about my private life.
You deserve better
than a convenient marriage.
That's enough.
Have you ever been in love?
I'd like you to leave.
That's going to be tough,
because I came here to stay.
Then I'll leave.
Respect me.
You seem off.
I did some digging
and didn't like what I found.
It turns out that when we were kids,
my dad sold me and my brother
to a gang of criminals who used children
to steal and ask for money.
How could they have
sold you?
What can I say?
But do you know who your dad is?
All I know is his name is Jesús.
I'd rather not talk about it anymore.
Close that door.
Tino, listen
Why burden yourself with that? Why bother?
You're right.
The past is the past,
we can't change it.
All we have now is the present.
And the future.
No one else can make choices for us.
We can be
whatever we want to be.
Do you already know what you want to be?
A lawyer or a photographer?
Professor, don't ask me that now.
While you're deciding
you need to catch up.
Just so you know, I like you more
as a friend than as a teacher.
But you do like me.
Hey.
Easy, easy. I'm kissing the friend,
not the teacher.
Just making sure.
No rush, though, right?
Of course.
Well, I have to go,
because I have a professor who
When I turn in this paper
Bye.
-Hi.
-Hi.
I need to see my daughter.
But
Mariana, is everything okay?
Mariana.
Mariana, is everything okay?
Don't worry, she's fine.
So, Sara hardly spends time
in this house.
Makes sense, she's young.
She's studying something tough.
-Does she ask about me?
-No.
But she eats everything you send her.
Why don't you talk to her?
I don't know, Jose, because
I want to respect the space she asked for.
You know better than anyone, parent-child
relationships are complicated.
Oh
I genuinely hope you can reconnect
with her.
Not like me and my dad.
Ever since he made me move here
and banned me from the estate
nothing's been the same.
Jose, I don't want to interfere but
-your dad is not well.
-I know.
He needs help.
But how can you help someone
who refuses it?
The few times he let me see him,
it ended worse.
I think you remind him a lot of your mom.
I wish he'd move in with me here.
When I hint at it, he tells me they'll
only get him out of there in a coffin.
I'm sorry things are this way.
We all have our problems.
Don't remind me.
As if I don't have
enough on my plate, now this.
What?
I sent Lizeth to spy on Mr. Stewart
and she had an accident.
Oh, Mariana.
You had her spy on him? But why?
I don't know, because I don't like him.
I'm afraid of him but at the same time
Ugh I'm drawn to him.
I mean, he intrigues me.
That look on your face, Mariana.
Why is he so mysterious, Josefina?
I want to know more about him.
It's okay.
I won't bother you,
I won't ask you anything.
I just want to pamper and feed you.
Thanks.
I saw the pictures in the student paper.
Really good.
You're really talented, honey.
I miss you a lot.
Don't worry, I'm not pushing you.
Just know that whenever you
want to come back home,
we are waiting for you.
Okay?
Mom.
Have you ever
tried to find
my real mom?
Of course.
Of course, sweetheart.
We did everything we could
to find out about your family.
We were told so many things,
we never knew what was true.
But trust me, honey,
if I knew anything about your mom,
I'd do whatever it takes
for you to meet her.
Okay?
Thanks again for breakfast.
Enjoy.
SANTIAGO DE CALI HOSPITAL
Sara!
-Sarita!
-Coming.
-What's up? Is it for me?
-Yes.
-Who is it?
-Some lady.
-She didn't say.
-Thanks, Jose.
Hello, this is Sara. Who's speaking?
Hello, Sara. This is Amanda.
I was told you were looking for me.
Hello? Sara?
Uh yes, sorry.
Well, I wanted to know
if many years ago you
Yes.
I know who you are
and what you're looking for.
I've been ready for this moment
for a while.
Want to meet up and talk?
Uh Mrs. Amanda,
the thing is, I don't know if
I even want to.
Yeah, I understand that you're confused.
But I think it's better to know the truth.
You know where she is?
Yes.
If you change your mind,
I'll be at the church at 11:00 a.m., okay?
Lizeth! Hey!
Lizeth.
Where do you think you're going?
Are you trying to escape?
I think you have Mr. Stewart's papers,
where are they?
Do you really trust that guy?
Tell me.
Have you ever thought
that he might be deceiving us?
How so?
Think about it, he's done things for us
that no one else in this region has.
-We're going into business on his farm.
-A bankrupt farm, you mean.
Would you put your hands in the fire
for a stranger?
Do you trust him?
Give me Mr. Stewart's papers.
Now.
Lizeth
do you want to go to jail?
Now, Lizeth.
Be thankful that Mr. Stewart
didn't report it to the police
yet.
Ángel.
I really hope you're right.
Because, in the end, the only ones
who are going to lose are us.
Put everything away,
I just want to see a pencil and a sheet.
Question one.
What's a fundamental right?
Two.
What do you think
should be added to the Constitution?
Three.
Should matters like racism
be punishable by law?
Excuse me, but
aren't these questions a bit too broad?
I mean, we study
history, acts, articles.
Yes, very good.
Actually, all of those are tools
that will help you think.
Four.
Sorry, just a moment.
No cheating.
Sara, hold on.
Sara.
-What is this?
-My exam.
"The most fundamental right of a person
is the right to know nothing."
Is this a joke?
-I've never been more serious.
-But you didn't answer anything else.
Well, no, because I didn't study.
It wasn't a memory test.
It wasn't a memory test, but I don't know
the '86 Constitution either,
or any of the articles or acts.
I didn't read them because
all I'm interested in
is finding my mom.
Can you understand that?
Sara, Sara, hold on.
Yes, I understand it.
But you can't put your life on hold.
Why not?
Isn't freedom a fundamental right?
Sure, but look at this exam.
I can only give you a zero.
You might fail the class.
Then do what you must,
I have to do what I must.
Are these numbers legit?
It's the buyer's own handwritten proposal.
Your thoughts?
Either you're a great negotiator,
or the Turk was ripping me off.
Or both.
This is the future, Joe.
If all goes well, no matter what happens
with the cotton or the estate,
you and I will be richer
than any other big shots around here.
We're in the same boat, Mr. Rogelio.
And let me tell you,
that crop is flourishing.
Let's say that in
a couple of weeks,
that crop will be ready for business.
Keep an eye on it, alright?
-My eyes will be on it.
-Mm.
I need a favor.
Stop by Cali and pick up a package
I have at this address.
But, discreetly though, it's a surprise.
-Now?
-Now.
Excuse me.
Do I make you nervous?
I think you're full of yourself
and you're annoying.
Mrs. Mariana.
Sorry to interrupt.
They need you, it's quite urgent.
Ah, thanks, Maura. I'll go.
Let's go.
Professor Tino.
I have a question.
Tell me.
If I were to leave the class,
would you go running down the halls
after me like you did with Sara?
It depends.
If I knew you had a serious problem,
rest assured, I'd do that.
For you
and for anyone.
Ma'am, sorry I couldn't do
what you needed.
No, Lizeth, quite the opposite.
It's my fault.
I shouldn't put you at risk.
But how are you? How do you feel?
Well, the doctor says
since I'm
up and about, it means I'm okay.
Still, he wants me to stay one more night.
I'll send someone to keep you company.
When you're discharged,
come, this is your home.
Mrs. Mariana, thanks so much, but I
I want to go back to my town.
I'll send you some money.
And when you return,
come straight to La Victoria.
Thanks a lot.
Please, be careful.
You're on that man's radar.
Busy?
No, no, no.
You didn't come home last night.
No, I stayed at the hostel.
I wanted to see Sara. It's been a while.
Mm, and how is she?
She is good. Calm.
And you?
Fine.
I have a favor to ask.
Would you join me for dinner tonight?
Sure, of course.
I have a surprise for you.
Excuse me.
See you tonight.
Will we report Mrs. Mariana?
No.
I'm not planning to report her.
I don't need anyone
to seek justice for me.
The way I see it,
everything is in our favor,
letting us know who the enemy is.
What we do need to do is
let Lizeth go.
But you know why Lizeth betrayed you
and helped Mrs. Mariana.
She's weak, like all humans.
Sold to the highest bidder.
No.
It's because people don't trust you.
You took them to work on a ranch
that lately,
you don't seem to care much for.
We hardly have crops, we have no clients.
You spend your time here
in this Cali apartment.
-All of that is very suspicious.
-Suspicious to whom, Ángel?
To them or to you?
To me, as well.
I've been loyal,
faithful.
I know you're a good man, but
there are many things I don't understand.
Like your fixation on the Azcárates.
Those are personal matters, Ángel.
If you want me to keep working for you,
I'm going to ask you, please
to tell me the whole truth.
I know that something strong drives you.
But I need to understand.
Look, Ángel, if I haven't told you more,
it's to protect you.
The less you know, the better.
How about this?
You tell me, and
I decide.
I've worked hard enough over the years
to earn some merits,
for you to trust me.
Not all of us are for sale.
Have a seat.
Have a seat, please.
-I don't drink.
-I understand.
But when will you have the chance
to have a drink with a dead man?
Cheers.
Subtitle translation by: Carolin Menéndez