Juliantina (2019): Season 1, Episode 7 - Nadie me va a alejar de ti - full transcript
I came for a walk but look, right now I don’t have any money. If you give me a chance, I will go to the bank and I’ll come back.
No don’t worry, this is the house that you are looking for. Come on in. Come on in don’t be afraid.
What are you doing stupid go after her! Hurry, to the truck!
Excuse me, go go!
Stop!
Hurry up asshole!
Go, go!
Oh thank you, thank you!
Catch up to her! Catch up to her!
Good morning miss Valentina.
Hey Jacob. Hi.
How are you?
Good, Good
And you?
Good. Better now?
Yeah, well I’m a little tired but I’m fine
Yesterday I looked for you so that you could give a ride to a friend and you disappeared.
Uhh I felt a bit ill, I apologize.
Okay. Do you feel better?
Yes, yes, a bit better.
Super, because I was looking for a ride to my friend’s house.
I have a doctor’s appointment, would you mind if Alirio took you?
No uhm fine, I’ll tell him to take me to Juliana.
Juliana?
Yes, my friend from yesterday, she’s a new friend. Pretty. She’s cool
You know what I have to go do her a favor, so I don’t want to be late but good luck at your appointment Jacob.
Thank you very much.
Alirio!... Alirio?
I’m not into that, I don’t like it.
Lupita! Thank God.
Lupita what’s wrong?
Are you okay?
You don’t know the problem that I got myself into for trying to look for El Chino.
Perlita told me that you went looking for your husband and that she had a bad feeling that’s why I came running.
No, yes, Alacrán’s men set me up. Alacrán is a narco from San Antonio who is also looking for El Chino.
Let’s see, Lupita Lupita please calm down.
Stop looking for your husband for God’s sake. One of these days they’re going to do something to you.
Perlita told me but I didn’t listen.
Well there you go.
Lupita we were looking for you. Will you accompany me to the van?
No, she’s not going anywhere with you.
Leave her!
What did you say?
Shut up asshole!
Let’s go Let’s go.
Forgive me I didn’t hear you.
Let’s go.
No Lupita!
Stand back and shut up!
Are you okay?
Move!
What’s up Lupita?
What’s up Lupita?
Good Morning.
Nice behind cutie.
We are looking for El Chino, who all of a sudden went missing.
Come out. Or do you want me to take you out?
I’m going! I’m going!
Don’t play with me Lupita, you know that nobody plays with me.
Why that face?
You’re not happy to see your countrymen or what?
I’ve been looking for you for a long time.
And you’ve cost me a lot of money. Apart from some men I’ve lost.
I think it’s time we settle this. What do you say?
Alirio, can you wait for me in the car for just a minute?
Of course, miss Valentina. I’ll wait.
Yes, I won’t be long
Of course.
Hello!
What are you doing here?
How’s your hangover going?
It’s going. I took a serotonin pill but it isn’t working
That’s why I came to see you. I thought that maybe you would uplift my spirit.
And what are you doing here or what?
I have a surprise for you. But hold on, don’t get mad just yet
What for?
You can decide whether you want to do it or not and there’s no problem.
Well, as it turns out… Rafaela, who’s my brother’s godmother…I totally forgot, but she was a very good friend of my mom and she’s a fashion designer.
Okay.
And she has this super cool fashion design school.
Val, you already know I can’t afford a school like that.
I know, but this school gives out scholarships, okay?
And all you have to do is show up. She’s willing to meet up with you and you could win it on your own
And if you win her over, then it’s yours. And don’t sell yourself short.
Okay.
Cool. Sounds good.
Yeah?
Yeah, I’m in
Are you serious?
Yes, of course. Let’s go see her.
Okay. Let’s go see her right now.
Like right now, right now?
Yes, right now.
Okay, let’s go.
Vale! I almost didn’t recognize you. You’re gorgeous.
Thank You
You look exactly like your mother. So, tell me, do you still ride horses?
No, I stopped a while back, but I love it. I still do.
This is Juliana.
Sorry. The friend that I spoke to you about.
Nice to meet you. I’m truly impressed with the school. It’s incredible.
Thank You.
It’s only been 10 years and it already has the best accolades in the country.
In fact, there are various international designers reaching out.
Cool.
You know, because of the students who have graduated from here and have had huge careers.
So much so there’s a waitlist.
Okay.
But I’d be willing to make an exception for you for the next cycle of exams.
Really?
But only for this
Okay.
Everything else is up to you
Okay
And if you’re as good as Vale says you are, you could win half a scholarship
Are you serious? That’s great. Thank you so much miss. I’m so happy you’ll see that I won’t let you down.
That’s good.
I’m going to win that scholarship.
To start off don’t call me miss. Here we refer to each other as “you”.
I’m sorry.
The textile department is looking for you.
Yes, I’m going. Val, I have to go, I’ll call you so that we can go out to eat?
Of course.
Let your brother know.
I’ll bring him with me, don’t worry about it.
Bye, it was a pleasure.
Give it your all.
Yes of course. Thank you so much.
That’s great!
I’m so proud of you.
I know, I know.
This is incredible.
Hold on, let me answer this
Okay.
Hello?
Juliana? Thank God you answered.
Why what happened?
They kidnapped Lupita?
What?!
I need you to go to the diner immediately.
Tonight, we are going through with the plan.
I’m sorry Lupita but that girl is going to have to help us.
Calm down.
No, no, no, no, no
Val, I need to leave right now. I need to leave!
No, where to?
No, Val! What do you mean “where to”?
You just can’t leave.
Val, they just kidnapped my mom! What are you talking about?!
Hold on, it’s dangerous. We don’t know anything.
Val, I don’t know! I don’t know what’s going on!
I don’t know where my mother is!
Okay, okay! Okay, okay, I’m sorry. I’ll go with you but relax.
Let’s go, let’s go, let’s go!
Well yeah, I don’t know like 4 or 5. Something like that.
What happened?! What happened?!
Calm down, calm down.
No, don’t tell me to calm down. What happened?!
They called your mother regarding El Chino.
She went to go check it out and when she came back, some armed men came and took her.
Why?!
You have no business being here. Let’s go home.
It was a kidnapping. Please calm down. I was there when it all happened.
I called the cops, please go home and take care of the kids.
All I’m going to say is that if you don’t come home early, I’m going to lock the door and you can stay out in the street.
Why would you think that calling the cops was such a great idea?!
What else was I supposed to do? They’re the only ones that can help us.
No! No! Don’t you understand that if they find out you called the cops, they’re going to kill her?!
Hello?
What’s up Juliana? I hope you haven’t forgotten about me.
Who is this?
What do you mean “who is this”? It’s me, the one and only.
We met at your house in San Antonio.
Let’s see sweetie, turn around for me.
Tell your grandmother to.
We’ll be right back.
No, no, no please don’t take me.
You guys can’t escape from me. Your mom’s here with me.
And if you want to see her alive, you’re going to have to do me a favor.
What do you need?
Well I need Lupita’s kidnapping to come out in the media platforms.
I want the whole world to know that the Sierra Cartel is the one who did it.
And that all we want in return, is for El Chino Valdés to appear and take her spot.
Just like you guys, I want to find him too, so the news has to come out tomorrow.
Do this right if you want to see your mother again.
He wants the news to come out tomorrow.
But why does that criminal want the people to know that he kidnapped Lupita?
No, he doesn’t want the people to know, he wants El Chino to find out and come take her place.
Sorry to ask, but who is El Chino?
El Chino is my father.
I hope your daughter hurries up with the favor, because I just missed an important meeting and that puts me in a bad mood.
After the hurricane, we came to live over here so that we could look for El Chino.
But I had no idea what he did, or what he worked in, or anything. Until the guy who has my mother kidnapped, told me.
Okay.
So then, your father is not dead…he’s a hitman, and in addition, he resurrected.
Val, yes.
Yes, he resurrected I was there. I was there when they killed him and was also there when he woke up in the morgue like nothing.
It’s just…it’s scientifically impossible. Someone can’t die and then just-
Val, I know! I was there. I’m telling you I witnessed it all.
It was horrible. And then when he woke up, he was saying he was someone else. That it wasn’t him.
Okay.
As if it wasn’t enough, now the Sierra Cartel is looking for him.
Val, I know this is bad.
And I’m sorry for not telling you, but how was I supposed to tell you?
I completely understand if you don’t want to stay here with me.
Okay, this is what’s going to happen.
You’re going to relax and drink your Hibiscus water okay? Because I don’t like seeing you like this
And tomorrow, I’m going to get the news published on my family’s newspaper.
Hello.
I’m going to untie you... But don’t attempt to do anything stupid.
I’m not hungry.
Don’t be stubborn.
Alacrán wants to keep you weak.
Look... I brought you this plate.
I secretly brought it.
Let’s see, there you go.
Here
take it
Eat
Eat
It’s going to do you good.
Look
tortures are Alacrán’s specialty.
And well
I’d like to help you
so that you won’t have a such a bad time.
Don’t touch me.
Relax.
Come in, come in. Sorry that I made you come all the way over here, but you said it was urgent.
That’s because it is urgent... What’s happening is that… no, no, no I’m fine. I swear.
Sit down... Sit down. Sit down. Val, just sit down.
No! Look…
It’s just…
What’s going on?
I’m really nervous because…okay…
The Sierra Cartel kidnapped one of my best friend’s mom-
And in order for them to release her, they want the news published in the newspaper tomorrow.
Are you sure of what you’re telling me?
I’m super sure. I really am.
I was there when they called her and they’re very…very violent
Who’s your friend?
She’s a friend. You don’t know her, she’s a really great friend and…
Are you going to help me Mateo, or not?
Yes, I’ll help you
Okay.
Look, I’m sure it’s already too late as it’s probably already being printed.
We’re going to do everything we can, okay?
Okay, we should call Palomares.
Is that fine?
Sure.
He should be able to do something about it.
I will call Palomares.
Mateo, you don’t understand.
If we don’t do this, this lady will be dead come tomorrow morning, okay?
No, no, no relax.
Right now, we’ll call Palomares to see what he can do, but I want you to calm down.
Okay, I am calm. Please call him.
Do you have his… Let’s call him from my phone.
I will call him, relax.
Where are you going? Let’s go!
Hurry!
Do you think they’ll actually keep their word?
I don’t know.
But it’s not like we have another choice.
Well, are you guys going to tell me what you’re talking about? Because you just keep whispering.
You know what? You need to stop getting into business that doesn’t concern you.
And why are you talking to me like that?... You can’t talk to me like that!
Because you don’t care, you’re just nosy!
You can’t talk to me like that!
Shut up, just shut up already!
-You swear...
-No, no, no, aunt please stop getting involved in other people’s lives, for God’s sake.
Look, people with bad habits will always be surrounded by bad outcomes.
Aunt, please that’s enough!
I don’t even know why I took these girls in!
Can you guys explain to me how the hell she got away?
And what happened to you?
Did the mare bite you or what?
No boss.
What happened kid?
Did you do what I told you to do?
Yes, I already have my contact.
But I’m not going to do it until I talk to my mom, okay?
So now you think the tables have turned or what?
Let me remind you that I’m the one who sets the rules around here, kid.
Well yeah, but it’s only fair, don’t you think?
First I’ll talk to my mom, make sure she’s fine and then I’ll send it in.
You have 10 seconds.
Nine.
-Juliana! Sweetie!
-Eight.
Mom!
Seven.
-Mom, I swear I will get you out of there, okay?
-Six.
I love you, I swear I will get you out of there. Just stay calm.
Five.
-Four.
-No matter what happens, don’t meet up with this asshole!
Mom?... Mom?
I can imagine why you don’t want your daughter here.
It’s going to be a long night Lupita. Prepare yourself.
Tie up that old woman.
And you guys, rest.
Tomorrow is going to be a big day.
Juls, it’s done.
Tomorrow the news should be printed on the newspaper, and in addition, it’ll be on a news program so…
Well, it’s done.
Thank You Val.
I truly wouldn’t have been able to do this without you.
I don’t even know how to thank you for everything that you’re doing.
You don’t have to thank me, okay?
Thank You. The truth is that I’m really anxious.
I know. I know what you’re going through.
And I understand you, but I need you to get some rest and be ready for tomorrow, okay?
Yeah, I’m going to take your advice. Once again, thanks for everything.
Get some rest.
I love you.
Bye.
It’s done.
It’s ready.
Luckily, Palomar agreed to pay to print and run the story.
Thank You.
You have no idea how much this means to me and my friend.
It’s okay, it’s fine.
But first, I want you to tell me…
What?
Your friend and her mom, what do they have to do with the Sierra Cartel?
Nothing. I mean, them, nothing.
The dad. I don’t know, the dad’s involved in something shady.
I assume they’re trying to call it even.
Valentina, it worries me that you’re involved with those people.
When they try to call it even, their loved ones always pay the price. Stay away from that.
Please don’t tell Eva. Please.
I’m not going to tell her. I won’t tell her anything.
Just remember...
your friend Gastón.
I know.
Your dad.
I know, I know.
Be careful.
Okay?
You know, now I’m intrigued to know who “Chino Valdés” is.
No, no, no, no. You have no reason to want to know that. Please distance yourself from that.
The less you know, the better.
Thank You.
What’s up kid?
Did you see it already?
I’m looking at it right now.
So, what’s up? I did my part. When are you releasing my mom?
Well, that’s not up to me. That’s up to El Chino.
What do you mean? You told me that once I published the news and I already did.
And you did a great job. Congrats.
But that was only the first step.
Now we just need El Chino to appear and we’ll do the exchange.
And how do you know El Chino is going to see the news?
Hold on. Everything takes its time.
Fine, but at least let me
Take it and put it to charge.
take it, load it
That kid needs to learn that I answer whenever the hell I feel like it.
Alacrán, wouldn’t it be better if I kidnapped that idiot’s daughter, killed her in front of her, and maybe then she’ll say something? It’ll be quicker.
Calm down Gancho. Everything takes time.
Baby, how are you?
Nothing. I’m just really worried. I don’t know, I’m just really scared.
Thank you for publishing the news.
I really don’t know how to thank you for everything you’ve been doing for me.
I’m sure something will come up. Don’t worry about it.
Enough, okay?
Look, I brought you something delicious and it contains something…a special ingredient.
Thank You. That’s really nice of you.
Come, you have no idea how good it is and this funny thing also happened in the cafeteria.
Well the only thing left to do is to wait and see if El Chino forgot about you.
So, look. I brought you this so you can see how much time you have left. You’ve got 48 hours and as you can see, a lot of time has passed.
I have a feeling that you’re going to die.
And hopefully I’m that one that kills you.
You know what? I couldn’t stop thinking about what you told me yesterday.
The whole weird thing with your dad’s death on the electric chair and…
how he died and came back to life.
And.. I keep thinking... I don’t know…
I just kept wondering if they gave you more information because what happened is not normal. I don’t know if you’ve asked.
No, no.
I know it’s not normal, but we have no idea. My mom asked everywhere, the entire world.
I looked online and no one knows anything.
I understand but don’t you think…
That there’s some logical, scientific explanation for this?
Because it’s not like we’re zombies where we die and come back to life.
It doesn’t work that way.
No, I know.
But this whole “resurrection” thing was something the doctors and the people at the morgue said.
It’s not something I made up.
No, obviously not.
I...
It’s just... what I was trying to ask... and not because I’m nosy... but because you know…
My uncle, he’s all into those odd cases and stories that involve weird deaths and… transmigration.
He wrote a book about it.
Sorry. Sorry, I don’t know...
Let’s go! It’s late already. Let’s go Beltran, hurry up!
These pills make me sluggish.
On the way there, drink a coffee. C’mon hurry up.
Do you want me to help you with the briefcase?
No, no leave!
Sit down.
Not only are you going to kill that judge, you’re also going to bring me his briefcase.
What?
And in strange news, The Sierra Cartel announced publicly that they have kidnapped a woman…
and to set her free, they ask that her husband, El Chino Valdés, turn himself in immediately.
This has brought back the media’s attention to the mysterious delinquent, who has almost turned into a legend in Texas.
Who is “El Chino Valdés”? A hitman who was sentenced to death and executed but survived the execution.
Beltran!
Beltran!
No. I am El Chino Valdés.
Nevertheless, no one has seen him again and the authorities can’t do anything about this case.
So, the only thing left is to ask ourselves, is it true? Is he alive? And why are they looking for him?
Questions we don’t have the answers to.
Well, no. We never really got along.
He was never home and I always thought it was weird that he wasn’t.
I even thought that he had another family.
But when I met Alacrán, that’s when I found out that when he wasn’t home it wasn’t because he had another family. It was because…
Because he was out doing a “job”.
Wow.
And well…
But I mean…
And do you love your dad in spite of all of this?
Girl, they’re looking for you.
I’ll be back. I won’t be long
Hey, how’s it going?
Hi.
I’m detective Raul Montilla.
I need to speak to miss Juliana Valdés.
Miss Carvajal. What are you doing here?
We’re friends.
Ah good.
So now I assume that this solves my doubts on who sent the news about Lupita Valdés’ kidnapping to El Centro’s newspaper, right?
Well I didn’t do anything wrong.
I’m sure you would’ve done the same thing for a friend, right?
Well, yeah, right?
Well, Miss Juliana, I have to ask you some questions that’ll help me find your mom. Are you willing to answer?
I don’t know.
I don’t know if what I tell you can put my mom’s life in danger.
Don’t worry about that.
There’s no reason for anyone to find out about this conversation, right?
Okay, let’s start off with something.
Do you know where your dad is?
Do you think he’ll appear with everything that’s coming out in the press?
No.
I really don’t think he will.
I’m scared they’re going to kill my mom.
Look what I brought you. Hey.
Okay. At least look at this. Look. Look. Read.
Your daughter was able to publish the announcement.
Now the only thing left is for El Chino to read it and for him to respond, so that you can get out of here. Okay?
I knew that my daughter wouldn’t fail me.
Thank You very much, young ladies.
I urge you to please maintain me in the loop with any details.
All I ask is for you not to do anything that’s going to put my mom’s life in danger.
My job is to keep people safe… and not the contrary.
Juliana, can you please bring me a cup of water.
Listen Valentina.
What?
I recommend that for the time being, you don’t associate yourself with these kinds of friends.
It can be dangerous
I know how to take care of myself.
Juliana, here is my card.
I’m going to keep you in the loop with everything that’s going on and I hope you do the same.
Thank You, it’s okay.
What did he tell you when I left to the kitchen?
To stay away from you because it’s dangerous.
Well, he’s right about that.
No one is going to keep me away from you, okay?
No one.
Let’s see do you plan on turning yourself in, for what? For what? What does any of this have to do with you?
The lady has a daughter, Camilo.
You have a lot of things to do, so please calm down.
I am not going to stay here with my arms crossed, okay?
They couldn’t kill you.
Uhh sorry, who are you guys?
Mom, why doesn’t he recognize us?
What do you mean who are we?
Chino...
My name is not Chino!
My name is Leon, please.
Double or nothing, that El Chino will not appear.
What do you think?
How are you so sure that he won’t appear?
Huh?
Do you know something we don’t or what?!
Huh?
Wait Gancho.
El Chino appeared.
You lost another bet.
You know what Alirio? Take us to the university.
No, Val. Just leave me here at the park, please.
No, I’m not leaving you.
Val!
You’re coming with me. I can’t miss class and… nothing’s going to happen.
Look, Val. The cop said it was dangerous to be around me.
I don’t care what he told me.
No! I don’t want you to get in trouble.
Juliana, enough! Just let yourself be loved!
I’m sorry.
No, you’re right
Letting myself be loved is something I need.
You and everyone.
When I first started studying journalism, it was for my dad.
But now, I think I’m starting to like it.
Well, yeah. It must be really cool being able to study what you like.
Yeah
I would’ve loved being able to go to college, but…
And you will, now that...
Valentina.
Excuse me?
How come you didn’t answer your phone yesterday?
Excuse me? What’s your problem?
And now you’re going to bring her around here too?
What?
Apologize to her.
Get your own life, you dirty ass.
What?!
What the hell is wrong with you? Why would you talk to her like that?
What she can’t defend herself?
Check yourself! I don’t talk to your friends like that!
Because my friends aren’t glued to me all damn day!
Because you don’t have friends to start off, okay? You only have party friends, that’s the problem.
Oh really? So now you’re going to act a saint?
What? We’re not even talking about that!
Then what Valentina?!
That you’re only my girlfriend when it’s convenient for you?
You’re an idiot!
Juliana!
Valentina! Valentina! I’m talking to you!
Juliana!
Juliana wait! Why are you leaving without saying goodbye?
Val, look. I don’t want to anywhere right now, okay?
They just kidnapped my mom and on top of that, I come here and the imbecile of your boyfriend acts like that?!
Sorry, sorry. I don’t know what I was thinking.
I mean, I do know and I was just trying to distract you.
I’m sorry. I don’t know. He acted like an idiot and I don’t know what’s wrong with him. I’m sorry.
No, no, no.
No, I’m sorry.
I’m sorry.
No, I’m sorry Val. It’s not your fault and I shouldn’t be taking it out on you.
No, I messed up. If you want, we can go elsewhere. We can go somewhere else together.
Val, I don’t want to be here. I’m sorry.
Hey.
Let’s not separate, please.
Thank You Val.
Aww baby. The good thing is that we’re here and you’re going to be better here.
We’re going to take care of you and I will tell Chivis to cook something delicious for you.
I really don’t want to eat anything.
I have a knot in my stomach.
Let’s see, come here and sit down for a bit.
I have an idea and I know you’re not to keen about it…
let me bring you a mezcalito.
Val.
What?
Come here.
What? What’s going on?
Don’t you think it’s a little too early to be drinking?
Yeah, but I thought that it would make you feel better and relax you a little.
Val. I really do appreciate everything you’re doing.
But do you understand that all I want is to have my mom here with me?
I know.
And to top it off, Alacrán isn’t responding to any of my messages.
I think it’s time we call the cop that gave you his card.
No, Val! We’re not going to call any cop. We’re not!
Do you understand that if Alacrán finds out we called a cop he’s going to kill her?!
Okay.
He’s going to kill her.
No, that’s not going to happen! Okay, we can do whatever you’d like. Okay?
Calm down. Cool?
No don’t worry, this is the house that you are looking for. Come on in. Come on in don’t be afraid.
What are you doing stupid go after her! Hurry, to the truck!
Excuse me, go go!
Stop!
Hurry up asshole!
Go, go!
Oh thank you, thank you!
Catch up to her! Catch up to her!
Good morning miss Valentina.
Hey Jacob. Hi.
How are you?
Good, Good
And you?
Good. Better now?
Yeah, well I’m a little tired but I’m fine
Yesterday I looked for you so that you could give a ride to a friend and you disappeared.
Uhh I felt a bit ill, I apologize.
Okay. Do you feel better?
Yes, yes, a bit better.
Super, because I was looking for a ride to my friend’s house.
I have a doctor’s appointment, would you mind if Alirio took you?
No uhm fine, I’ll tell him to take me to Juliana.
Juliana?
Yes, my friend from yesterday, she’s a new friend. Pretty. She’s cool
You know what I have to go do her a favor, so I don’t want to be late but good luck at your appointment Jacob.
Thank you very much.
Alirio!... Alirio?
I’m not into that, I don’t like it.
Lupita! Thank God.
Lupita what’s wrong?
Are you okay?
You don’t know the problem that I got myself into for trying to look for El Chino.
Perlita told me that you went looking for your husband and that she had a bad feeling that’s why I came running.
No, yes, Alacrán’s men set me up. Alacrán is a narco from San Antonio who is also looking for El Chino.
Let’s see, Lupita Lupita please calm down.
Stop looking for your husband for God’s sake. One of these days they’re going to do something to you.
Perlita told me but I didn’t listen.
Well there you go.
Lupita we were looking for you. Will you accompany me to the van?
No, she’s not going anywhere with you.
Leave her!
What did you say?
Shut up asshole!
Let’s go Let’s go.
Forgive me I didn’t hear you.
Let’s go.
No Lupita!
Stand back and shut up!
Are you okay?
Move!
What’s up Lupita?
What’s up Lupita?
Good Morning.
Nice behind cutie.
We are looking for El Chino, who all of a sudden went missing.
Come out. Or do you want me to take you out?
I’m going! I’m going!
Don’t play with me Lupita, you know that nobody plays with me.
Why that face?
You’re not happy to see your countrymen or what?
I’ve been looking for you for a long time.
And you’ve cost me a lot of money. Apart from some men I’ve lost.
I think it’s time we settle this. What do you say?
Alirio, can you wait for me in the car for just a minute?
Of course, miss Valentina. I’ll wait.
Yes, I won’t be long
Of course.
Hello!
What are you doing here?
How’s your hangover going?
It’s going. I took a serotonin pill but it isn’t working
That’s why I came to see you. I thought that maybe you would uplift my spirit.
And what are you doing here or what?
I have a surprise for you. But hold on, don’t get mad just yet
What for?
You can decide whether you want to do it or not and there’s no problem.
Well, as it turns out… Rafaela, who’s my brother’s godmother…I totally forgot, but she was a very good friend of my mom and she’s a fashion designer.
Okay.
And she has this super cool fashion design school.
Val, you already know I can’t afford a school like that.
I know, but this school gives out scholarships, okay?
And all you have to do is show up. She’s willing to meet up with you and you could win it on your own
And if you win her over, then it’s yours. And don’t sell yourself short.
Okay.
Cool. Sounds good.
Yeah?
Yeah, I’m in
Are you serious?
Yes, of course. Let’s go see her.
Okay. Let’s go see her right now.
Like right now, right now?
Yes, right now.
Okay, let’s go.
Vale! I almost didn’t recognize you. You’re gorgeous.
Thank You
You look exactly like your mother. So, tell me, do you still ride horses?
No, I stopped a while back, but I love it. I still do.
This is Juliana.
Sorry. The friend that I spoke to you about.
Nice to meet you. I’m truly impressed with the school. It’s incredible.
Thank You.
It’s only been 10 years and it already has the best accolades in the country.
In fact, there are various international designers reaching out.
Cool.
You know, because of the students who have graduated from here and have had huge careers.
So much so there’s a waitlist.
Okay.
But I’d be willing to make an exception for you for the next cycle of exams.
Really?
But only for this
Okay.
Everything else is up to you
Okay
And if you’re as good as Vale says you are, you could win half a scholarship
Are you serious? That’s great. Thank you so much miss. I’m so happy you’ll see that I won’t let you down.
That’s good.
I’m going to win that scholarship.
To start off don’t call me miss. Here we refer to each other as “you”.
I’m sorry.
The textile department is looking for you.
Yes, I’m going. Val, I have to go, I’ll call you so that we can go out to eat?
Of course.
Let your brother know.
I’ll bring him with me, don’t worry about it.
Bye, it was a pleasure.
Give it your all.
Yes of course. Thank you so much.
That’s great!
I’m so proud of you.
I know, I know.
This is incredible.
Hold on, let me answer this
Okay.
Hello?
Juliana? Thank God you answered.
Why what happened?
They kidnapped Lupita?
What?!
I need you to go to the diner immediately.
Tonight, we are going through with the plan.
I’m sorry Lupita but that girl is going to have to help us.
Calm down.
No, no, no, no, no
Val, I need to leave right now. I need to leave!
No, where to?
No, Val! What do you mean “where to”?
You just can’t leave.
Val, they just kidnapped my mom! What are you talking about?!
Hold on, it’s dangerous. We don’t know anything.
Val, I don’t know! I don’t know what’s going on!
I don’t know where my mother is!
Okay, okay! Okay, okay, I’m sorry. I’ll go with you but relax.
Let’s go, let’s go, let’s go!
Well yeah, I don’t know like 4 or 5. Something like that.
What happened?! What happened?!
Calm down, calm down.
No, don’t tell me to calm down. What happened?!
They called your mother regarding El Chino.
She went to go check it out and when she came back, some armed men came and took her.
Why?!
You have no business being here. Let’s go home.
It was a kidnapping. Please calm down. I was there when it all happened.
I called the cops, please go home and take care of the kids.
All I’m going to say is that if you don’t come home early, I’m going to lock the door and you can stay out in the street.
Why would you think that calling the cops was such a great idea?!
What else was I supposed to do? They’re the only ones that can help us.
No! No! Don’t you understand that if they find out you called the cops, they’re going to kill her?!
Hello?
What’s up Juliana? I hope you haven’t forgotten about me.
Who is this?
What do you mean “who is this”? It’s me, the one and only.
We met at your house in San Antonio.
Let’s see sweetie, turn around for me.
Tell your grandmother to.
We’ll be right back.
No, no, no please don’t take me.
You guys can’t escape from me. Your mom’s here with me.
And if you want to see her alive, you’re going to have to do me a favor.
What do you need?
Well I need Lupita’s kidnapping to come out in the media platforms.
I want the whole world to know that the Sierra Cartel is the one who did it.
And that all we want in return, is for El Chino Valdés to appear and take her spot.
Just like you guys, I want to find him too, so the news has to come out tomorrow.
Do this right if you want to see your mother again.
He wants the news to come out tomorrow.
But why does that criminal want the people to know that he kidnapped Lupita?
No, he doesn’t want the people to know, he wants El Chino to find out and come take her place.
Sorry to ask, but who is El Chino?
El Chino is my father.
I hope your daughter hurries up with the favor, because I just missed an important meeting and that puts me in a bad mood.
After the hurricane, we came to live over here so that we could look for El Chino.
But I had no idea what he did, or what he worked in, or anything. Until the guy who has my mother kidnapped, told me.
Okay.
So then, your father is not dead…he’s a hitman, and in addition, he resurrected.
Val, yes.
Yes, he resurrected I was there. I was there when they killed him and was also there when he woke up in the morgue like nothing.
It’s just…it’s scientifically impossible. Someone can’t die and then just-
Val, I know! I was there. I’m telling you I witnessed it all.
It was horrible. And then when he woke up, he was saying he was someone else. That it wasn’t him.
Okay.
As if it wasn’t enough, now the Sierra Cartel is looking for him.
Val, I know this is bad.
And I’m sorry for not telling you, but how was I supposed to tell you?
I completely understand if you don’t want to stay here with me.
Okay, this is what’s going to happen.
You’re going to relax and drink your Hibiscus water okay? Because I don’t like seeing you like this
And tomorrow, I’m going to get the news published on my family’s newspaper.
Hello.
I’m going to untie you... But don’t attempt to do anything stupid.
I’m not hungry.
Don’t be stubborn.
Alacrán wants to keep you weak.
Look... I brought you this plate.
I secretly brought it.
Let’s see, there you go.
Here
take it
Eat
Eat
It’s going to do you good.
Look
tortures are Alacrán’s specialty.
And well
I’d like to help you
so that you won’t have a such a bad time.
Don’t touch me.
Relax.
Come in, come in. Sorry that I made you come all the way over here, but you said it was urgent.
That’s because it is urgent... What’s happening is that… no, no, no I’m fine. I swear.
Sit down... Sit down. Sit down. Val, just sit down.
No! Look…
It’s just…
What’s going on?
I’m really nervous because…okay…
The Sierra Cartel kidnapped one of my best friend’s mom-
And in order for them to release her, they want the news published in the newspaper tomorrow.
Are you sure of what you’re telling me?
I’m super sure. I really am.
I was there when they called her and they’re very…very violent
Who’s your friend?
She’s a friend. You don’t know her, she’s a really great friend and…
Are you going to help me Mateo, or not?
Yes, I’ll help you
Okay.
Look, I’m sure it’s already too late as it’s probably already being printed.
We’re going to do everything we can, okay?
Okay, we should call Palomares.
Is that fine?
Sure.
He should be able to do something about it.
I will call Palomares.
Mateo, you don’t understand.
If we don’t do this, this lady will be dead come tomorrow morning, okay?
No, no, no relax.
Right now, we’ll call Palomares to see what he can do, but I want you to calm down.
Okay, I am calm. Please call him.
Do you have his… Let’s call him from my phone.
I will call him, relax.
Where are you going? Let’s go!
Hurry!
Do you think they’ll actually keep their word?
I don’t know.
But it’s not like we have another choice.
Well, are you guys going to tell me what you’re talking about? Because you just keep whispering.
You know what? You need to stop getting into business that doesn’t concern you.
And why are you talking to me like that?... You can’t talk to me like that!
Because you don’t care, you’re just nosy!
You can’t talk to me like that!
Shut up, just shut up already!
-You swear...
-No, no, no, aunt please stop getting involved in other people’s lives, for God’s sake.
Look, people with bad habits will always be surrounded by bad outcomes.
Aunt, please that’s enough!
I don’t even know why I took these girls in!
Can you guys explain to me how the hell she got away?
And what happened to you?
Did the mare bite you or what?
No boss.
What happened kid?
Did you do what I told you to do?
Yes, I already have my contact.
But I’m not going to do it until I talk to my mom, okay?
So now you think the tables have turned or what?
Let me remind you that I’m the one who sets the rules around here, kid.
Well yeah, but it’s only fair, don’t you think?
First I’ll talk to my mom, make sure she’s fine and then I’ll send it in.
You have 10 seconds.
Nine.
-Juliana! Sweetie!
-Eight.
Mom!
Seven.
-Mom, I swear I will get you out of there, okay?
-Six.
I love you, I swear I will get you out of there. Just stay calm.
Five.
-Four.
-No matter what happens, don’t meet up with this asshole!
Mom?... Mom?
I can imagine why you don’t want your daughter here.
It’s going to be a long night Lupita. Prepare yourself.
Tie up that old woman.
And you guys, rest.
Tomorrow is going to be a big day.
Juls, it’s done.
Tomorrow the news should be printed on the newspaper, and in addition, it’ll be on a news program so…
Well, it’s done.
Thank You Val.
I truly wouldn’t have been able to do this without you.
I don’t even know how to thank you for everything that you’re doing.
You don’t have to thank me, okay?
Thank You. The truth is that I’m really anxious.
I know. I know what you’re going through.
And I understand you, but I need you to get some rest and be ready for tomorrow, okay?
Yeah, I’m going to take your advice. Once again, thanks for everything.
Get some rest.
I love you.
Bye.
It’s done.
It’s ready.
Luckily, Palomar agreed to pay to print and run the story.
Thank You.
You have no idea how much this means to me and my friend.
It’s okay, it’s fine.
But first, I want you to tell me…
What?
Your friend and her mom, what do they have to do with the Sierra Cartel?
Nothing. I mean, them, nothing.
The dad. I don’t know, the dad’s involved in something shady.
I assume they’re trying to call it even.
Valentina, it worries me that you’re involved with those people.
When they try to call it even, their loved ones always pay the price. Stay away from that.
Please don’t tell Eva. Please.
I’m not going to tell her. I won’t tell her anything.
Just remember...
your friend Gastón.
I know.
Your dad.
I know, I know.
Be careful.
Okay?
You know, now I’m intrigued to know who “Chino Valdés” is.
No, no, no, no. You have no reason to want to know that. Please distance yourself from that.
The less you know, the better.
Thank You.
What’s up kid?
Did you see it already?
I’m looking at it right now.
So, what’s up? I did my part. When are you releasing my mom?
Well, that’s not up to me. That’s up to El Chino.
What do you mean? You told me that once I published the news and I already did.
And you did a great job. Congrats.
But that was only the first step.
Now we just need El Chino to appear and we’ll do the exchange.
And how do you know El Chino is going to see the news?
Hold on. Everything takes its time.
Fine, but at least let me
Take it and put it to charge.
take it, load it
That kid needs to learn that I answer whenever the hell I feel like it.
Alacrán, wouldn’t it be better if I kidnapped that idiot’s daughter, killed her in front of her, and maybe then she’ll say something? It’ll be quicker.
Calm down Gancho. Everything takes time.
Baby, how are you?
Nothing. I’m just really worried. I don’t know, I’m just really scared.
Thank you for publishing the news.
I really don’t know how to thank you for everything you’ve been doing for me.
I’m sure something will come up. Don’t worry about it.
Enough, okay?
Look, I brought you something delicious and it contains something…a special ingredient.
Thank You. That’s really nice of you.
Come, you have no idea how good it is and this funny thing also happened in the cafeteria.
Well the only thing left to do is to wait and see if El Chino forgot about you.
So, look. I brought you this so you can see how much time you have left. You’ve got 48 hours and as you can see, a lot of time has passed.
I have a feeling that you’re going to die.
And hopefully I’m that one that kills you.
You know what? I couldn’t stop thinking about what you told me yesterday.
The whole weird thing with your dad’s death on the electric chair and…
how he died and came back to life.
And.. I keep thinking... I don’t know…
I just kept wondering if they gave you more information because what happened is not normal. I don’t know if you’ve asked.
No, no.
I know it’s not normal, but we have no idea. My mom asked everywhere, the entire world.
I looked online and no one knows anything.
I understand but don’t you think…
That there’s some logical, scientific explanation for this?
Because it’s not like we’re zombies where we die and come back to life.
It doesn’t work that way.
No, I know.
But this whole “resurrection” thing was something the doctors and the people at the morgue said.
It’s not something I made up.
No, obviously not.
I...
It’s just... what I was trying to ask... and not because I’m nosy... but because you know…
My uncle, he’s all into those odd cases and stories that involve weird deaths and… transmigration.
He wrote a book about it.
Sorry. Sorry, I don’t know...
Let’s go! It’s late already. Let’s go Beltran, hurry up!
These pills make me sluggish.
On the way there, drink a coffee. C’mon hurry up.
Do you want me to help you with the briefcase?
No, no leave!
Sit down.
Not only are you going to kill that judge, you’re also going to bring me his briefcase.
What?
And in strange news, The Sierra Cartel announced publicly that they have kidnapped a woman…
and to set her free, they ask that her husband, El Chino Valdés, turn himself in immediately.
This has brought back the media’s attention to the mysterious delinquent, who has almost turned into a legend in Texas.
Who is “El Chino Valdés”? A hitman who was sentenced to death and executed but survived the execution.
Beltran!
Beltran!
No. I am El Chino Valdés.
Nevertheless, no one has seen him again and the authorities can’t do anything about this case.
So, the only thing left is to ask ourselves, is it true? Is he alive? And why are they looking for him?
Questions we don’t have the answers to.
Well, no. We never really got along.
He was never home and I always thought it was weird that he wasn’t.
I even thought that he had another family.
But when I met Alacrán, that’s when I found out that when he wasn’t home it wasn’t because he had another family. It was because…
Because he was out doing a “job”.
Wow.
And well…
But I mean…
And do you love your dad in spite of all of this?
Girl, they’re looking for you.
I’ll be back. I won’t be long
Hey, how’s it going?
Hi.
I’m detective Raul Montilla.
I need to speak to miss Juliana Valdés.
Miss Carvajal. What are you doing here?
We’re friends.
Ah good.
So now I assume that this solves my doubts on who sent the news about Lupita Valdés’ kidnapping to El Centro’s newspaper, right?
Well I didn’t do anything wrong.
I’m sure you would’ve done the same thing for a friend, right?
Well, yeah, right?
Well, Miss Juliana, I have to ask you some questions that’ll help me find your mom. Are you willing to answer?
I don’t know.
I don’t know if what I tell you can put my mom’s life in danger.
Don’t worry about that.
There’s no reason for anyone to find out about this conversation, right?
Okay, let’s start off with something.
Do you know where your dad is?
Do you think he’ll appear with everything that’s coming out in the press?
No.
I really don’t think he will.
I’m scared they’re going to kill my mom.
Look what I brought you. Hey.
Okay. At least look at this. Look. Look. Read.
Your daughter was able to publish the announcement.
Now the only thing left is for El Chino to read it and for him to respond, so that you can get out of here. Okay?
I knew that my daughter wouldn’t fail me.
Thank You very much, young ladies.
I urge you to please maintain me in the loop with any details.
All I ask is for you not to do anything that’s going to put my mom’s life in danger.
My job is to keep people safe… and not the contrary.
Juliana, can you please bring me a cup of water.
Listen Valentina.
What?
I recommend that for the time being, you don’t associate yourself with these kinds of friends.
It can be dangerous
I know how to take care of myself.
Juliana, here is my card.
I’m going to keep you in the loop with everything that’s going on and I hope you do the same.
Thank You, it’s okay.
What did he tell you when I left to the kitchen?
To stay away from you because it’s dangerous.
Well, he’s right about that.
No one is going to keep me away from you, okay?
No one.
Let’s see do you plan on turning yourself in, for what? For what? What does any of this have to do with you?
The lady has a daughter, Camilo.
You have a lot of things to do, so please calm down.
I am not going to stay here with my arms crossed, okay?
They couldn’t kill you.
Uhh sorry, who are you guys?
Mom, why doesn’t he recognize us?
What do you mean who are we?
Chino...
My name is not Chino!
My name is Leon, please.
Double or nothing, that El Chino will not appear.
What do you think?
How are you so sure that he won’t appear?
Huh?
Do you know something we don’t or what?!
Huh?
Wait Gancho.
El Chino appeared.
You lost another bet.
You know what Alirio? Take us to the university.
No, Val. Just leave me here at the park, please.
No, I’m not leaving you.
Val!
You’re coming with me. I can’t miss class and… nothing’s going to happen.
Look, Val. The cop said it was dangerous to be around me.
I don’t care what he told me.
No! I don’t want you to get in trouble.
Juliana, enough! Just let yourself be loved!
I’m sorry.
No, you’re right
Letting myself be loved is something I need.
You and everyone.
When I first started studying journalism, it was for my dad.
But now, I think I’m starting to like it.
Well, yeah. It must be really cool being able to study what you like.
Yeah
I would’ve loved being able to go to college, but…
And you will, now that...
Valentina.
Excuse me?
How come you didn’t answer your phone yesterday?
Excuse me? What’s your problem?
And now you’re going to bring her around here too?
What?
Apologize to her.
Get your own life, you dirty ass.
What?!
What the hell is wrong with you? Why would you talk to her like that?
What she can’t defend herself?
Check yourself! I don’t talk to your friends like that!
Because my friends aren’t glued to me all damn day!
Because you don’t have friends to start off, okay? You only have party friends, that’s the problem.
Oh really? So now you’re going to act a saint?
What? We’re not even talking about that!
Then what Valentina?!
That you’re only my girlfriend when it’s convenient for you?
You’re an idiot!
Juliana!
Valentina! Valentina! I’m talking to you!
Juliana!
Juliana wait! Why are you leaving without saying goodbye?
Val, look. I don’t want to anywhere right now, okay?
They just kidnapped my mom and on top of that, I come here and the imbecile of your boyfriend acts like that?!
Sorry, sorry. I don’t know what I was thinking.
I mean, I do know and I was just trying to distract you.
I’m sorry. I don’t know. He acted like an idiot and I don’t know what’s wrong with him. I’m sorry.
No, no, no.
No, I’m sorry.
I’m sorry.
No, I’m sorry Val. It’s not your fault and I shouldn’t be taking it out on you.
No, I messed up. If you want, we can go elsewhere. We can go somewhere else together.
Val, I don’t want to be here. I’m sorry.
Hey.
Let’s not separate, please.
Thank You Val.
Aww baby. The good thing is that we’re here and you’re going to be better here.
We’re going to take care of you and I will tell Chivis to cook something delicious for you.
I really don’t want to eat anything.
I have a knot in my stomach.
Let’s see, come here and sit down for a bit.
I have an idea and I know you’re not to keen about it…
let me bring you a mezcalito.
Val.
What?
Come here.
What? What’s going on?
Don’t you think it’s a little too early to be drinking?
Yeah, but I thought that it would make you feel better and relax you a little.
Val. I really do appreciate everything you’re doing.
But do you understand that all I want is to have my mom here with me?
I know.
And to top it off, Alacrán isn’t responding to any of my messages.
I think it’s time we call the cop that gave you his card.
No, Val! We’re not going to call any cop. We’re not!
Do you understand that if Alacrán finds out we called a cop he’s going to kill her?!
Okay.
He’s going to kill her.
No, that’s not going to happen! Okay, we can do whatever you’d like. Okay?
Calm down. Cool?