Love of My Life (2024) s01e21 Episode Script

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A NETFLIX SERIES
LOVE OF MY LIFE
Excuse me, are you Amanda?
Sara?
Yes, I'm the one who called you.
So, you know who my mom is?
Are you my mom?
No, no.
Your mom
died many years ago, Sara.
I'm sorry.
Why didn't you tell me on the phone?
I wanted to tell you in person.
What was her name?
Astrid.
When your mom got pregnant with you,
she was so excited to be a mom.
But being a single mom at that time
was not easy.
Why give me up?
She thought it was best for you.
Hmm.
I'm sure she regretted it
every day of her life.
She came to this church every Tuesday.
She mourned you on the same day and time
she left you.
Amanda, tell me the truth.
What'd my mom do at the bar?
Was she a waitress?
No.
Your mom was a saint.
She didn't have a family?
Any friends? A boyfriend?
No, she was very reserved.
So,
you never found out who my dad was?
The room is ready.
-Anything else?
-No.
I never found out who got her pregnant.
I do know she really loved him.
Amanda, forgive me,
but I feel like I'm wasting my time.
You haven't told me
anything.
You don't know where my mom's from.
You don't know if she had family,
or who my dad is.
Or why she was at the brothel.
Where did she live?
I told you what I know, Sara.
I don't know the details.
All you need to know is
that your mom was a great woman.
What else is there?
To know why she gave me up.
I told you.
She thought it's what you deserved, Sara.
She was a prostitute.
With all due respect, I'm not stupid.
Did you two work together?
You were coworkers.
Your mom was an angel, Sara.
That's all you should care about. That
and that she gave you up
so you could have the life you have.
Sometimes separating
is the greatest act of love.
I know being a prostitute
is looked down upon.
But we all can't choose our fate.
That doesn't mean, Sara,
that we're bad people.
Amanda, wait. Forgive me.
I don't mean to offend you.
I'm sorry.
Be grateful for your life.
Do you know where my mom's buried?
Morning, Mr. Rogelio.
Good morning.
Where is she?
She's in the lounge.
Thanks.
Good day.
Come in.
Thank you.
Okay, Fausto, let's go.
It's okay. Try again.
A bit harder.
Very good.
No favorites here.
Look, students are complaining
that Miss Azcárate
is absent much more often
than what's on record. Is that true?
It's true. She has valid reasons.
I let her miss, then she catches up.
We can't bend the rules here.
Much less you.
I repeat,
I let her miss as long as
she meets certain academic benchmarks.
Please, Dean,
don't ask me to be unsympathetic to her.
She's going through a very difficult time.
We all go through hard times,
just like you will too.
My mission here
is to clear the way
for students, not block it.
Professor, you can do whatever you like
in your personal life.
But as long as you're at my university,
you need to keep your distance.
Which you're not.
Distance? What do you mean?
I don't want problems
and you're giving me a ton of them.
People are annoyed with your attitude.
People?
The one looking for an excuse
to fire me is you.
Thank you, Professor.
You finally gave me an excuse
to kick you out of here.
Mati, he's coming.
His revolutionary talk ends here.
You always have to keep
those people in check.
Don't laugh, you brat. You don't know
how many of your type I've taken out.
I do know what my education's good for.
So, no one's come to see her?
No family members have come
to see her since she was admitted.
The only one who did was Amanda.
But she hasn't come by in years.
And the rest of the time?
She spends time with the nuns
doing community service at the hospital.
Praying for the patients calms her.
It's her way of getting forgiveness
for her sins.
The patient is much better.
But not enough to leave. Right, Doctor?
Plus, you said it.
No relatives have inquired about her.
She has nowhere to go.
She's much better off here with you.
Speaking of which
Here's the yearly donation, as always.
Our misfortune began 20 years ago today.
If you would've let me
break up that marriage,
things would be different.
Forgive me for that.
-Maura.
-What?
And that's why I'll fix it.
I won't let him live this time.
Cut the gossip. Go get me the vases.
Okay, I'm going.
So, she didn't have any more doubts?
No.
No, she believed everything I told her.
We even cried together.
Relax, that girl doesn't have
anywhere else to look.
Did she tell anyone about you?
According to Viche,
she hasn't spoken to anyone but him.
And she hasn't gone back.
What about us?
Nothing but praise. Thanks.
She said she was happy and grateful
to the family who took her in.
The spitting image of Jazmín.
It's dangerous to say that name out loud.
Don't worry.
You'll never see me again. Hmm?
Give me that cash, I'll go with my family,
and I'm gone forever.
-There's the money.
-Thanks.
Count it.
Mind if I take you to the station?
I'd appreciate it.
Ah! What is that?
Damn you. Let me go!
Help!
Help!
Let go of me!
Be careful. Don't hit your head.
You found them?
Yes.
But, for some reason,
I don't feel at peace yet.
I keep thinking about it. I don't know.
You don't like what you found out
about your mom?
It's complex.
I don't know what to think of her.
I'm comforted by the fact that she left me
on a church doorstep.
She hoped that maybe
God would find a family for me.
It's absurd that you think
God saved your life.
If I prayed, would I have
not gone to an orphanage
and been adopted by the rich?
What's this about?
Are you upset with me?
No.
Sorry. I've had a bad day.
The university fired me.
What? Why?
The fake reason they gave
was that I play favorites.
But it's not true.
The university's clearly full of racists.
Play favorites?
-It was because of me.
-No.
It's because the only one
who questions the educational system
is a Negro.
That's not fair. How can that be?
I know it's not fair.
What will you do?
Talk to all the professors who were fired.
So we can send a letter.
The board needs to know about this.
We need to speak up.
-Yes.
-I won't get my job back.
But I won't let them ruin my résumé.
If that doesn't work, I'll stage a strike.
We need to act.
It won't end here.
How about that?
INVITATION TO THE INTERNATIONAL
TEXTILE MARKE
Forgive me for interrupting, ma'am.
The gentleman is waiting for you.
What gentleman?
Mr. Rogelio.
What for, Maura?
To have dinner.
Ah, yes. Yes, I'm coming.
Thank you.
What's this?
What's this dinner?
Happy anniversary.
Oh, Rogelio. I'm sorry, I forgot.
No, don't worry.
Do you like it?
Yes, it's lovely. Thank you.
Don't ever forget that I love you.
It's been 20 years.
Twenty years.
We have our whole lives ahead of us.
May I?
Of course.
-What are you doing?
-Let me go!
-Stop, man!
-Let me go!
-Enough!
-Let me go!
Berenice, please go see what's happening.
Let go of me now!
-Graciliano, let it go.
-No.
What's wrong? What's wrong?
Graciliano's gone crazy.
Let me do it. Justice will be served.
He must pay.
Joel, take him away.
Let's go.
-Let me go now.
-Enough, enough.
Berenice!
What's wrong?
Mr. Graciliano is sick, ma'am.
I'll go help him.
Please do. Thanks.
Sick?
Drunk is what he is.
We should've fired him years ago.
Rogelio. We won't fire him.
Mariana, we pay him to drink brandy.
Graciliano is like family.
Your ex-father-in-law.
I'm sorry.
Relax, Berenice will help.
It's not the first time it's happened.
Hmm? Let's try to have
a good time together.
Plus, the food is getting cold.
Thanks, Maura.
I'm sorry, sir.
Attacking the boss?
Benítez needs to pay for what he's done.
My machete? Where's my machete?
-Enough, Mr. Graciliano.
-Where's my machete?
Relax. I'll go look for it.
Calm down.
Graciliano.
-Graciliano.
-What?
Here.
-I don't want anything.
-A little water will relax you.
Give it to him.
Drink the water, Graciliano.
At least try it.
Joel, stay with him. I'll be back.
You're back, son.
To our daughter.
It's our anniversary.
And our daughter is our greatest gift.
Twenty years.
I deserve at least
a gesture of appreciation.
I'm sorry, Rogelio.
This all took me by surprise.
It's been a tough week.
My dad's health, the client issues.
Ah, by the way.
There's a textile market in Bogotá.
-I think we should
-Mariana.
After all this time together,
don't I at least deserve
a token of affection?
I've given you my whole life.
So have I.
We both gave our lives for a shared goal.
Do you despise me?
No, Rogelio. Why do you say that?
I don't despise you.
Does that mean I'm not even worthy
of a little effort after all these years?
We've had a peaceful marriage.
I'm not talking about
being business partners.
We're a man and woman
who've shared our lives.
You know feelings can't be forced.
You have a lover?
What?
No. Why are you asking that?
Who did you spend the night with?
No one. I was at the hostel.
Don't lie, Mariana. No one can go
that long without sleeping with someone.
Do you speak from experience?
That's enough, Rogelio.
Thanks a lot for the gift.
You can't reject me your whole life.
I'll never get a divorce!
And I'm going to stay here
until death do us part!
I couldn't.
They didn't let me.
Your son didn't let me.
But look at him.
Joaquín is here. Look, he came back.
Are you talking to me, Graciliano?
Do you feel well?
She's also very happy you've returned.
Who?
Your mom.
I think you're confused, Graciliano.
We're all together now.
We'll be able to end years of injustice.
No, Graciliano. I'm Joel.
Benítez's chauffeur. Do you remember me?
Forgive me.
I said horrible things to you.
I shouldn't have let you go.
Relax. It's me, Joel.
Joaquín, there's no pretending with me.
They forgot.
Mariana forgot, but I didn't.
And they'll pay, son.
Now that you're here,
we'll get even for what they did to you.
What they did to our family.
Good morning.
Morning. Want breakfast?
-No, thanks. I'm late.
-Look.
Sara left you this note.
Coffee?
-Oh, yes.
-Orange juice?
Yes, some orange juice.
I'll leave you some arepas
in case you'd like more.
YOU'RE RIGHT, WE MUST SPEAK UP.
SEE YOU AT THE UNIVERSITY.
Maura.
Make some soup and get me two aspirin
and some water, please.
Yes, sir.
Where's Mariana?
She left on a trip.
To Cali again?
No, to Bogotá.
To Bogo?
Hmm.
To the textile market.
How did she travel?
She asked for a ride to the airport.
Hey, Dean! Hey, Dean!
Open up your ears so you can hear!
FOR A SOCIETY WITHOUT RACISM
Health and education
are what we hold dear!
Mayor, you're racist!
You won't overtake us!
One people, one nation!
I don't want racism,
I want an education!
Hey, Dean! Hey, Dean
Sara!
Sara!
Sara!
Sara! What are you doing, Sara?
Okay, the party's over.
You have two minutes to get out of here.
Or I'm calling the police.
Call them.
We can report you for discrimination.
See what you did?
See what you did
by being a reckless teacher?
Sara, please.
We won't leave till you admit
you fired him because of his race.
Fine, I'm calling the police.
Call them. We're not leaving.
Hey, Dean! Hey, Dean!
Open up your ears so you can hear!
Health and education
are what we hold dear!
Looking for your husband?
Excuse me?
We didn't know wives
were invited to the market.
If my wife found out,
she'd demand I bring her on every trip.
No, sir. I'm not a date.
I'm also attending the market.
Because your husband couldn't come.
I don't think I made myself clear.
I handle my ranch's business.
-The lady owns the ranch?
-Mariana Azcárate.
Heiress of La Victoria Estate.
Nice to meet you.
Are you Mr. Alfredo Azcárate's daughter?
Yes, sir.
I didn't know you were interested
in getting into the textile business.
You always have to look for new ways
to expand the business.
No one better than Mr. Stewart
to enter the textile market with.
Such a visionary.
Thank you so much. Well, yes.
It's true that it'd be a pleasure for me
to work with Mrs. Azcárate.
No, I don't think so.
-Excuse me.
-Go on.
Excuse me, gentlemen.
I need to revise my speech.
Wine will always be the best choice.
What are you doing here?
It's a long story.
I worked for 15 years
at a textile business in the U.S.
Then I became a partner.
I was invited to share my experience
with Colombian businessmen.
Hmm. What a coincidence, right?
I get a client
and you want to get rid of me.
I come to a market in Bogotá,
and you appear out of thin air.
Speaking of spying,
you're the one who wanted
to steal my documents.
It takes one to know one.
I thought this reunion would help us
start our relationship anew.
Mr. Stewart, we don't have
any relationship to speak of.
Don't tell people we'll do business
because it's not true.
Stay away from me.
I'd love it if we
could spend this time together.
You know what, Mrs. Azcárate?
I'm the one who invited you to this.
If you find that inappropriate,
you can return to Cali.
Of course, I'd like you to stay
so we can get to know each other.
I'm not leaving here
until justice is served.
If we tolerate a professor
being discriminated against,
we'll all be complicit.
We're all equal.
-We're all equal!
-No more discrimination!
-No more discrimination!
-No more racism.
No more racism!
-Silence is betrayal.
-Silence is betrayal!
I bet you're proud of your work of art.
I won't take credit.
This is all you.
No, I only put
the finishing touches on it.
We won't quit.
We won't quit!
-Stop the abuse.
-Stop the abuse!
Get them out. Don't let them in.
Don't let them!
No, no!
Get out!
Careful.
Stop it!
Stop it!
What do you mean there's no space?
I need to travel to Cali now.
I don't care if it costs more.
Look, miss.
I don't need you to say sorry.
I need you to help me.
What time tomorrow?
But, can you reserve my spot?
Yes, I can wait.
There's no problem that can't be solved
with dinner at the city's best restaurant.
I'm used to fixing my problems on my own.
The business you came to do,
how did it go?
The offers were far below my expectations.
What were your expectations?
Maybe I could fix things.
You don't understand.
I'm a married woman.
If I were looking for company,
you'd be the last person
I'd have my eye on.
Excuse me.
This was a peaceful protest,
and look.
I'm pro-constitution, pro-peace.
But this can't happen.
Sara! Sara!
I'll come get you. I'll get you out. Okay?
Sara!
As Miss Benítez Azcárate's
legal representative,
I demand her immediate release.
She was unfairly detained.
She wasn't even read her rights.
Plus, your men were quite violent.
-Get your client tomorrow.
-What do you mean, tomorrow?
The best therapy for troublemakers
is 24 hours in jail.
I want to speak with your supervisor.
You're speaking to him, sir.
Great. Then you know
she was illegally detained.
Like I said, file a complaint.
But hurry, the court is about to close.
I want to see my client.
Before I file a complaint,
I want to see if she's alright.
I need to see that she's in one piece.
Or will you deny me that right?
Sara Benítez.
That's me.
Two minutes.
Thanks.
Hi.
How are you?
How are you?
Doesn't matter.
They want you here another day.
I don't care.
You don't care?
They put you in here illegally.
Even better.
We have to use this to show everyone
who the dean really is.
Talk to Eliana.
Have her go to the radio station.
Make sure everyone finds out.
I'll file a complaint with the judge.
I'll start doing a hunger strike.
But we need to organize more students.
We can do another protest outside.
-We won't be defeated.
-Sara.
What you've done means a lot to me.
But I don't want you
getting into trouble for me.
Tino.
My life changed when I met you.
No touching, Counselor.
Counselor, please leave.
I'll get you out.
You're not alone. You'll never be alone.
Mr. Stewart, we don't have
any relationship to speak of.
Don't tell people we'll do business
because it's not true.
Stay away from me.
I'd love it if we could spend
this time together.
Please leave.
That's a problem
because I came to stay.
Then I'll leave.
-For me?
-Yes, ma'am.
Thank you.
SINCE YOU STAYED,
CARE TO HAVE DINNER? STEWART.
You're wearing that to dinner?
I knew it.
-Didn't you like them?
-No.
You are who I don't like.
Don't bring me anything.
-I'm full.
-Oh, yeah?
What did you eat?
I see the same dirty plates
from earlier this week.
And the same spoiled food
in the refrigerator.
There.
-Are you controlling me?
-Do you think I'd control you?
I'm taking care of you. Let me.
Where's the bottle you hid?
It was a little drink to lift my spirits.
I won't judge.
But invite me to lift your spirits.
If I can't do it, the fish soup will.
Why are you dressed like that?
Don't leave a lady waiting
just to stay here staring at me.
Do you want me to go?
Eat your soup and I'll go.
Easy.
Alcohol is used to drown one's sorrows.
What are yours?
You're too young to waste your time
listening to the misery
of an old man like me.
No, you're part of the estate's history.
I want to know it.
Tell me.
There's no history at this estate.
There's only tragedy.
Look somewhere else.
What did they do to you?
What's wrong?
Virgelina doesn't like me
to talk about it.
Does Mrs. Virgelina mind
if Graciliano tells me?
No, I don't think she minds.
Don't trust the Azcárates.
Above all, don't trust Benítez.
That man is the devil himself.
Joel!
I've been waiting for over an hour.
I'm done.
I'm going to bring in a horse
I left outside the stable.
-I'll go with you.
-No, leave me alone.
What?
I needed to check on Graciliano.
Why didn't Maura bring him food?
He doesn't let anyone in but me.
Are you the crazy old man's nanny?
Excuse me?
Crazy.
Graciliano is a man with a lot of pain.
Okay?
Let's respect him.
So you care more
about organizing the kitchen
and Graciliano than your girlfriend.
I don't see a girlfriend here.
Hello?
My husband?
Yes, please tell him I'll come down now.
Thanks.
You look beautiful, as always.
Come.
Thank you.
Rogelio, what are you doing here?
I came to the market.
I was thinking about things,
and you're right.
The textile market has a bright future.
No, it's not as wonderful
as they make it seem.
I was talking to businessmen yesterday
and the market is still too new.
In fact, I booked a ticket
to return to the estate today.
But you should cancel it.
If the market didn't work out, at least
we can spend a few days in Bogotá.
Mariana.
I really want to say sorry
for the other night.
I shouldn't have.
Thank you.
I wasn't in the greatest mood.
It's forgotten, then.
If I'm being honest,
I don't like this hotel.
I'd rather return to the estate today.
What's wrong? Did something happen?
No, I'd simply rather go back.
Good morning.
Mrs. Azcárate.
-Please sit down, Mr. Stewart.
-Thank you.
Mr. Stewart invited us to have breakfast
because he wanted to talk business.
And, as someone once said,
it's better to keep your enemies close.
Wise advice.
So, Mr. Stewart,
why did you change your mind? Hmm?
Why should we trust you if lately,
you've boycotted our business?
Well, they say that
the best relationships are built
on differences.
What do you think, Mrs. Azcárate?
What can I say
if I don't know what you mean?
Mr. Stewart thinks we could
join forces to form a textile business.
Hmm. I don't like that idea.
Why?
No, I think we need to focus on
this year's harvest
and meeting clients' needs.
Plus, Mr. Stewart hasn't given us
many reasons to trust him.
Am I wrong?
You're totally right.
But I propose that we build
something together in the future.
A business.
Rogelio Benítez?
That's me.
You have an urgent call.
You can take it at the bar.
Excuse me.
What kind of game is this?
No game. I don't understand.
You invite us to breakfast,
but you're not playing any games.
Your husband was about to call your room
when I ran into him in the lobby.
So, the breakfast invitation
was simply an excuse
to distract him
and get him to call my room.
I saved your marriage.
Last night was a big mistake, Mr. Stewart.
For you.
It was the best night of my entire life.
Then save it in your memory.
It's the last time it'll happen.
Please be discreet.
Excuse me.
Ofelia, talk to the lawyer
so he gets on top of this.
We'll travel as soon as possible. Thanks.
What's wrong?
Your daughter is in jail.
What? Why?
She started a protest at the university,
and the police arrested her.
-We need to call a lawyer.
-Your dad already did.
Rogelio, my dad isn't well.
I talked to Ofelia and asked her
to talk to the lawyer.
He'll get on top of things
until we get there. So, let's go.
Miss Benítez.
You may go.
Why?
Did you hear me? You may go.
No. And the rest?
They all stay. Only you.
I'm not leaving here.
Look, leave or I'll kick you out.
I won't leave you alone.
I'm sorry.
Grandpa, why are you here?
Sarita.
We'll talk at La Victoria.
Thanks for your cooperation.
I'm sorry, I won't go.
I'll stay and stand up for what happened.
What you did broke the law.
You're coming with me because these people
are putting odd ideas in your head.
You don't know. The dean is a racist.
He has his reasons.
If you won't support me,
I'd much rather stay here.
You want to stay locked up?
I won't come for you.
Nor will your parents.
I don't care.
What have they done to you, my darling?
They opened my eyes, Grandpa.
Put me in jail.
You can't imprison her.
I have a judge's order
to release this young lady.
I told you.
Who is this man?
Grandpa, this is Tino.
He's my lawyer, professor, and friend.
Nice to meet you.
No. This can't be.
Grandpa!
Help!
Grandpa! Grandpa!
Subtitle translation by: Angela Bustos