No fue mi culpa: México (2021–…): Season 1, Episode 9 - Flor - full transcript

PREVIOUSLY

- They caught him!
- Wait, calm down. Who?

Sergio, my daughter's husband.

I can't stop thinking
about the baby.

How did all this
happen, Mariana?

I can't forget her.

Every day I understand the ones
who stop looking a little more.

The body doesn't forgive.

With pineapple and no
onion. Just how you like it.

- Thank you.
- [Isidro] Enjoy.

- You like, Mariana?
- Eric.



He's the whole package.

- He has a business, he's a chef.
- [chuckles] Come on.

I will do everything I can.

But I don't think you realize what
it's like to live without answers.

This story is inspired
by real events.

The characters and events
shown are a work of fiction.

Any similarity to real life
is purely coincidental.

[woman] ♪ If one day
Some man ends your life ♪

♪ No one will silence me
Nothing will stop me ♪

If they hurt one woman ♪

We all fight back ♪

I'm Claudia, I'm Esther ♪

And I'm Teresa ♪

I'm Ingrid, I'm Fabiola ♪



And I'm Valeria ♪

I'm the little girl
you took by force ♪

♪ I'm the mother That
mourns her lost daughters ♪

- [woman] Justice.
- [woman 2] Justice.

[women] Justice.

IT WASN'T MY FAULT

[woman, children] A!

- [woman] A is for abacus.
- [children] Abacus.

[woman, children] Academic.

- [children] Animal.
- Animal. Very good.

[children] Attention.

Very good. Let's move
on to another letter.

E!

- E is for electric eel. Very good.
- Electric eel.

[child 1] Eraser!

- Very good. Eraser.
- Eraser.

You can use an eraser
to erase an error.

And what does error start with?

[children] E!

- Very good!
- [child 2] And mistakes.

[school bell rings]

[teacher] Don't forget to give me your
homework notebooks before you go, please.

Thank you.

Thank you. Here. Yes.

Thank you.

Thank you. Behave.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you very much.

Help I'm in danger.

How pretty, Jorge. Very good.

And how are your classes going?

You don't seem new anymore,
you know? You fit right in.

You think so? Well, they've
really treated me well.

I just think I still need to
get to know the kids better.

It'll happen. Don't rush it. Plus,
you've only been here a few weeks.

Do you know that
boy? Felipe Toledo?

Yes, he was in my
class last year.

He's a good kid, though
sometimes he keeps to himself.

Do you know his parents?

Yes, of course. They
came to several meetings.

His dad is a drug
enforcement commander,

and his mom, well, she
didn't come as much.

She was very quiet. I don't
think she's from here.

She has a chronic illness.
That's what the dad said.

That's why she doesn't
come to school events.

Kids, kids, listen
up. Be careful.

So, why do you ask?

Mmm, no reason.

It's a slow process, but
we're making progress.

Yes. I'll call you later.

Sorry. I was on my
way to your office.

With regards to the
Sergio Ortiz case,

he will be charged with
possession with intent to sell.

But the sentencing for possession with
intent to sell means way fewer years.

[scoffs] We have
enough evidence to show

that Sergio was working
directly with Rafa's cartel.

The worst thing about the case is that
he won't be detained during the process.

Orders from above.
Sorry, Santos.

You know the story.
Your job here is done.

Uh, but what's going to
happen with the femicides?

That is no longer
your jurisdiction.

[children chattering]

MY FAMILY AND ME

[shutter clicks]

It's good and strong.

Thank you.

Have you learned
anything about Amelia?

Did you find her? Do you
know who threatened her?

We're working on it.

But you're looking
for her, right?

Yes, Mariana, we're
looking for her.

But sometimes things don't
go as fast as we want them to

or the way we want them to.

I want justice too,

but there's another
reality out there,

and sometimes I get it
and sometimes I don't.

Is there more bad news?

Your sister's case
is being closed.

Sergio will not be
charged for the femicides,

not Lili's or Daniela's.

No. No, hold on, wait.
What are you talking about?

Sergio will be charged
with a lesser crime,

so he's going to be released.

Orders from above.

[breathing shakily]

I got this for you.

It's Sergio's written statement.
Maybe it can help you.

Help me do what? Hmm?

Do the job you couldn't do?

You're all a fucking mess.

And you know what? I don't
want answers anymore.

- Now I want justice for my sister's death.
- Calm down.

No, I will not calm
down. I'm tired.

I'm tired, Santos. I'm
tired of being calm.

I'm tired of being patient.

Where is my niece?

[inhales shakily]

If my sister had a daughter, I will
find her even if I do it alone.

We don't even know
if the girl exists.

We only have Sergio's statement.

And he's not credible.

And if she does actually exist,

let me remind you
that she has a father.

And it is very dangerous to get
involved with organized crime.

What a shame you've
learned to live like this.

Blaming the system even
though you're a part of it.

You might be able to
live like that. I can't.

[door opens, shuts]

[children chattering]

[teacher] What sort of help?

If she dared to write you that note, I
suppose it's because she's desperate.

Do you think we should
call the police?

I don't know.

If she wanted help from the
police, why didn't she call them?

Maybe she can't.

Or maybe because of
her husband's job.

Have you noticed anything
strange about Felipe these days?

[shuddering breath]

[knocks]

[gasps]

- [woman] Are you all right, ma'am?
- [sniffles]

Yes. Be right there.

Roots Sisters HOLISTIC
SUPPORT CENTER FOR WOMEN.

- Thank you for seeing us, Mariana.
- Of course. Have a seat.

- Thank you.
- Yes.

Um, as my cousin
mentioned to you,

well, there isn't anything
alarming about Felipe's behavior.

He's shy, but he doesn't
have behavioral issues.

And the administration and I
agree to proceed with caution.

And Francisco told
me you could help us.

[teacher] I called Felipe's home to
try and speak to his mother, Flor,

and a woman answered who
told me that she was ill

and that I should
speak to her husband.

That made me think she
might be in danger.

But without being able
to communicate with her,

if he realizes what we're doing, I'm
worried I'm putting her in more danger.

That's why I really wasn't
sure what I should do.

In the end, I decided
to write to her.

But I didn't get a response

until much later.

Thank you very much. Be careful.

- [child] Goodbye, teacher.
- Goodbye.

Mommy sent this for you.

Thank you.

"I'm locked up. There is a woman with
me. She forces me to take pills."

Her husband is a renowned
drug enforcement commander.

I asked around, and at school, they tell
me that he's been a very active father,

which is rare.

Formal but always
very approachable.

If she's communicating in secret and
you've been denied access to her,

it's likely that there's abuse.

The mother could be hiding
it all to protect her son.

Do we know anything about
Flor's supposed illness?

No. The only information they've
got is that it's a chronic illness.

And that's confusing, but I
couldn't ignore those notes.

No, no, no. You're doing the right
thing. We have to believe victims.

It's better to get it wrong
than to not have done anything.

Look.

These are some of
Felipe's drawings.

- May I?
- Yes, of course.

It occurred to me to save
them, and, I don't know,

maybe they have
clues or something.

Ana is the psychologist here,
but she comes in the afternoon.

Do you think you could bring
me the actual drawings?

- Yes, of course.
- Perfect.

I'll start to work on this. Can
you give me the father's name?

Jaime Luis Toledo Jiménez.

[sighs]

Does this have something to do with a
new case the organization is taking on?

Or is it related to your sister?

No.

No, it's not related
to my sister.

But I have no
intention of giving up.

[exhales sharply] I would
expect nothing less from you.

I need you to do
that favor for me.

I thought you no
longer trusted me.

Given what I've got,
you're my best option.

A drug enforcement commander?

- [sighs]
- Please. It's important.

You never make it easy.

You owe it to me.

From what I see, the boy
idealizes his father.

He draws him
proportionately larger.

They seem to have a good relationship.
They are holding hands. Both smiling.

And the mother?

There is an obvious
distance between them.

She isn't smiling,

and even though she is present, the
father is the center of everything.

Is it likely that the
environment is abusive?

There is nothing to indicate
physical aggression,

but there could be another type
of abuse, perhaps psychological.

But we can't draw such
hasty conclusions.

[teacher] But we
can't rule it out.

That's right. Whatever it is,

she lives with an armed man, and
he could have control over her.

It's paramount to stay
in contact with her

to truly rule out the
possibility of violence.

[children chattering]

I need to know what medication
you're taking. Text me pictures.

I'm putting myself at great
risk by investigating Toledo.

He has a wide
sphere of influence.

And I know. I know
and I thank you.

We were able to make contact with
Flor, so we have to move quickly.

You're stubborn. Very stubborn.

The reality is that
justice isn't for everyone.

And that, Mariana,
you know very well.

And we can't put Toledo in
jail with just a statement.

Don't forget that he is a
bigwig in drug enforcement.

And if I recall correctly, you are
still concerned about Rafa's case.

[chattering]

[woman's voice] I don't have a cell phone.
I am very afraid. Get me out of here.

I waited a few days to take it all in,
but I wanted you to hear it from me.

No, they can't do
that. It's not fair.

The authorities insist that he'll
go unpunished for Lili's case,

even with the evidence
and everything.

There's a lot of corruption
in this country, Eric.

No, no, no. I was
looking into it.

There's newspaper articles,
things on the Internet.

I know Sergio's boss's name.

It's Rafael Torres Méndez. He's a
distributor for the Cartel del Sur.

They have all that
information, Eric.

We lost this one.

[sighs] Don't say that, Mariana.

And the girl? I also
want to find the girl.

The thing is, I don't know
if I should keep looking,

because I don't even
know if she exists.

She could be your
niece, Mariana.

Think about it, Eric.

If the girl really exists, her
father is a very powerful person.

I feel like I don't
know you anymore.

Just leave the papers, and I'll
get them back to you later.

[Eric sighs]

Listen carefully, Eric.

I'm not going to give up.

Mmm.

And please try to get
on with your life.

[inhales deeply]

[sighs]

[exhales, sniffles]

Remember that today's
special story is...

[children] How your
mommy and daddy met.

[teacher] Very good.

Santos told me that Toledo met his
wife in a drug enforcement operation.

It sounds like she was 19 and
in a complicated situation.

He rescued her because they were going to
send her to the United States as a mule.

According to what you've told us, we
could infer that Flor was vulnerable.

It's possible that her savior at the
time later became her new oppressor.

Well, Santos also told me

that Toledo has been the subject of
several disciplinary proceedings.

He seems to have a
strong personality.

I have something to show you.

Look. Felipe drew
his dad here first.

He didn't like it and threw it
away. Then he drew this other one.

When I asked him to tell me more
about his parents, he said this...

[Felipe] My grandparents don't
live here. They visit at Christmas.

Those are my uncles,
my daddy's brothers.

That's my mommy, but I don't
have aunts or grandparents.

My mommy was left all alone
when she was very little.

She lived in a place she
didn't like. She was all alone.

My mommy got sick after I was born,
but my daddy takes good care of her.

I'm worried that if Toledo works
at the attorney general's office,

he could have access to
all sorts of medication

and could be drugging her
for some other purpose.

- This is kidnapping.
- Yes.

To me, that's what
everything points to.

It's possible that she
has learned helplessness.

Flor doesn't have the
means to free herself.

But even so, she asked for help.

Sometimes you find strength
where you least expect it.

Well, let's trust in
her call for help.

[children chattering]

[Marta] Kids, I have a surprise
for you, because today,

at our Heroes
Without Capes event,

we're getting a visit
from a policeman father!

[children] Wow!

[child] My daddy
is a firefighter.

[children shout indistinctly]

[child] My daddy is a firefighter!
My daddy is a firefighter!

Pau, I don't feel well.

You have to eat
something, ma'am.

That's why you're not feeling
well. Your stomach is empty.

[gasps]

I'm short of breath.
I can't breathe.

- Calm down.
- [gasps]

Call the hospital. I
need to see a doctor.

No, I can't, ma'am. I-I
will call your husband.

[gasping] Hurry,
please. I can't breathe.

SUPER PARENTS

It's Felipe's father, and he is
here to tell us about his job.

As we discussed. Room three should
be set up, okay? Are we clear?

- Agreed.
- Yes, Francisco.

All right. Let's go.

Answer. Please answer.

- Take me to Cetus hospital.
- Please wait for your husband to answer.

I have orders to not take
you outside the house.

- He's going to fire me.
- [choking]

He could fire you if
something happens here too.

I'll get your coat.

[footsteps approaching]

- Here you go, ma'am. It's all right.
- [choking, gasping]

Everything is going to be okay.

Thank you again for
making the time.

It's very important for the kids
to learn about this type of work.

Mmm. Thank you.

No need for thanks.
It's my pleasure.

Little things can have
a big impact, right?

They offer a future.

If you don't mind, I'm going to take
Felipe so I don't have to come back.

[stammers] Well, actually,
today we're going to celebrate

all of this month's birthdays,

and Felipe loves these
sorts of events, right?

Yes, yes. Can I? Can I?

I'll come and pick you
up in two hours, mmm?

[clears throat]

[children] Happy
birthday to you... ♪

- Thank you, miss.
- Thank you.

Happy birthday to you ♪

Happy birthday, dear... ♪

[custodian] Can someone
help us, please?

[receptionist] Help!
Help, please help!

Help!

- Help, please!
- Coming. What happened?

- She can't breathe.
- Come with me.

It's going to be okay, ma'am.

- All right. Breathe deeply. Have a seat.
- [male nurse] Aye.

What's your name?

- Flor? Flor?
- Flor.

Okay, Flor. I'm going
to check your pupils.

I have to admit
her now. Excuse me.

- It's...
- Miss, you can't come with us.

You can fill out the
patient form, okay?

Miss, I'll take care
of her from here, okay?

The patient he is admitting

[exhales deeply]
- [panting]

It's okay. You're safe
now. No need to worry.

You did great.

Hello, Flor.

- I'm Mariana, and this is Ana.
- [groans]

You're safe now. We're
from the organization.

You're okay. You're
okay. Breathe.

They're going to run some tests.

Everything is going to be
okay, Flor. You can trust us.

Later they can take your
statement. Breathe easy.

- And my son? [Gasps]
- Don't worry. He's with Miss Marta.

You'll go to the
shelter together, okay?

You'll be fine. You
will be safe there.

- [gasps]
- Have a seat. Sit down.

It's okay.

It's okay. You're going to be
fine. You're going to be fine.

[Mariana] Are you ready
to give your statement?

Everything is going to be fine,
okay? We'll be here with you.

Go ahead.

[inhales sharply] I-I was diagnosed
with postpartum depression.

Um, my husband started
giving me medication

and would lock me up for days,

until one day he
stopped letting me out.

Here. I brought some options
that I think will fit you.

And I brought boys'
clothing, okay?

- I'll put it here.
- Thank you.

Really. Thank you
for everything.

I'm very afraid. I don't know
if I can do it. [Shudders]

Yes, you can. You're
stronger than you think.

Look. I also brought this.

[Felipe] Mommy, Mommy!

Sweetheart! [Sniffles]

[cries]

Oh. [Sniffles]

Felipe, are you ready
for an adventure?

We're going a bit far away.

What about Daddy?

He's not coming with us, but
we're going to be just fine.

- [Ana] Felipe.
- [kisses]

Come. Look.

[sobs]

[sighs] I will be grateful to
you for the rest of my life.

You don't know how scared I was to do it,
but that didn't stop either one of us.

[woman] Women in Mexico experience
all sorts of violence daily.

NO WOMAN IS FOR YOUR CONSUMPTION

Studies show that in most cases
the aggressor is someone at home.

Where are the ones
that survived?

THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE SAVES LIVES

Three in five women have
experienced violence

at the hands of their partner or
husband in their last relationship.

That was the case for the wife

of a prominent drug enforcement
commander, Flor Vargas Molina.

The commander is not
currently under arrest,

but he is under investigation.

Speak up. Ask for help. Help out.
There are many ways to join this fight.

[sighs]

- Give this to Márquez.
- Okay, sir.

[sighs]

How are you doing?

Flor's story just went public.

Today we at least saved one.

Whereas the person responsible for
Lili and Daniela's disappearance

did not pay for what he did.

That decision was
out of my hands.

[sighs]

[breathes shakily] I'm
trying to do all that I can.

And I know I won't be
able to end corruption.

But nobody will stop me from continuing
to search for evidence to serve justice.

We're all working
together for that cause.

But I think that

what would help
the most would be

to start by telling victims that
they won't be alone in this, right?

Honestly, Pedro...

I'll be so grateful the day I
don't see you around here anymore.

And not only because
every time you come,

you stir up trouble or
turn my office upside down,

but because when that
day finally comes,

I'll know we've made progress.

I hope so.

Santos, I won't miss you either.

- [dog barking]
- [birds twittering]

[Liliana] Okay, close your eyes.

[chuckles]

- Wait.
- Yeah, yeah.

Not yet. Wait.

- Oh, how beautiful! Beautiful. Beautiful.
- Ah, I'm blushing.

- I like the way you look.
- It looks good, doesn't it?

You look gorgeous.

I love you.

- I love you more.
- Mmm.

- [kisses]
- I really like it.

[pop music playing]

Hello.

What's up? What a surprise. It's
been while since you've stopped by.

Yeah, I know. Lots has happened,
but I'll tell you later.

Well, the time did you well, eh?

Want me to grab you a table?
Are you meeting someone?

Yes, but he doesn't get
off work until later.

Well, then, I don't know. If you want,
you can have a mezcal while you wait.

No.

No. Actually, I'd prefer
to wait for him at home.

With music and dinner ready.

Or can you not have
dinner anywhere else?

Me?

Yes, I can. I can. I can ask my
nephew to watch the restaurant.

[sighs]

8:00 at my place?

That's perfect.

[Mariana] So, I decided
to move on with my life.

But guess what?

It's impossible for
a woman like you.

I'm going to do everything within
my power to find my niece, Isidro.

But if she doesn't exist and it's
just wishful thinking on my part...

I'll have to find a good
friend's shoulder to cry on.

I'm all for wishful thinking, no
matter how impossible it seems.

Well, I don't need
that shoulder anymore.

Isidro. [Sniffles]

For so long, I've
been afraid to feel.

But not anymore.

[doorbell rings]

Mariana.

I'm sorry for coming by so late and for
not telling you I was coming, but...

Isidro, how are you?

I was looking into the
clues in Lili's case.

Look, Eric, I think
it would be best if...

Mariana, listen to me, please.

Does it have to be right now?

Okay, so the last statement that
Sergio made said that his birthday

was supposedly ruined
because Lili had a baby.

Okay, I was checking all the documents
Santos gave you. His date of birth...

[exhales]

The point is that I
was doing the math.

And if that's what happened,
if this girl exists, Mariana...

Eric, listen to me.

If Lili had gotten pregnant with
your baby, I would've known.

I think that's what she was trying
to tell us the day she went missing.

Mariana, they found her body
at the beginning of November.

Lili had been dead
for two months.

This jackass's
birthday is in October.

That means that Lili was
not at that birthday.

Lili was a mother last October, almost
eight months after having gone missing.

Are you following or no?

Lili was a mother eight months
after having gone missing.

Mariana, if that girl exists,

she could be my daughter.

Mine.

And I think she is.

I'm sorry, but I really
think so. I don't know how...

Ah, it's that here...