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A chamomile tea, please.
It was enough just changing your purse to your left hand.
It's the first time you've requested a meeting.
What's going on?
Yesterday I sent you a message through the normal means.
I got a senior official's wife
to invite me to the ball.
I guessed you wanted me to go, so I said yes.
You did well.
Your presence there is good news.
I'll discuss it with my superiors
and we'll give you more instructions.
But you didn't call me for that, right?
No.
It's about something personal.
Someone I know is in trouble.
Sira, I warned you not to get in contact with anyone from your past.
It was something unexpected, really.
I'm sorry, but we can't help you.
But you could do something, something, and advise me.
- She's my friend. I need to help her. - Even more, I have to ask you
not to get involved with anything except your mission.
I've done everything you've asked me to.
- I'm asking you for just one thing... - Don't insist, please. Sira!
Sira.
It may not seem this way.
But all the information you give to us
every day from your workshop
is vital for many people.
Thanks to people like you
we have the opportunity to save many lives!
Maybe to change Europe's destiny!
I can't risk all the structure we've built around you
just for one person, no matter what a close friend she is.
If you think through this well, you'll understand I'm right.
We'll see each other again to give you your instructions for the ball.
Yes? How can I help you?
Good afternoon. I was Emilio's friend.
I wanted to tell you I'm sorry for your loss.
- Thanks. - Thanks.
I'm friends with Paquita too, his widow.
Eduardo.
- Hi. - Hello.
Elias, go there.
Go play with your cousins.
She's Paquita's friend.
You are taking care of her son, right?
They left him with us when they were at the front.
This is a family issue. Who gave you permission to intrude?
Paquita didn't dare to talk with you again.
I think you threatened her to denounce her to the police.
We're not proud of that threat, but we'll do it all to protect Elias.
I remind you he was my brother's son as well.
Mothers must be with their sons.
Her mother and my brother were members of the Communist Party.
Do you really think she'll have a rosy life with that past?
I'm not saying they'll arrest her tomorrow or next week.
But we both know it's just a matter of time.
At some point the government will want to rearrange old debts with her.
And what will happen to my nephew then?
Don't you see it would be irresponsible to give the boy back to her?
Please, miss.
Did you get my note?
They gave it to me at the entrance of the ministry.
No, thanks.
What do you want, Sira?
First of all, to apologize.
The other day at my home we said very bad things to each other.
You're right.
Thanks for calling me.
If you tell me honestly what trouble you are in
both of us will save a lot of time.
I'm not in any trouble.
I have a sewing workshop and that's all.
Then why did you make me come?
Do you want to remember the good old times?
No.
I need help with a record.
Someone who was in the Communist Party.
Do you know how many people call me asking for help?
All of them with the same stories.
Just because I work in the ministry.
But you're from the government.
I only follow instructions.
And I break my back to support my family.
Do you have a family?
I knew it.
Wife and two children.
Amalia, Ignacio and Miguel.
And you know what?
I have never loved her as I loved you, Sira.
And she doesn't move her behind with the grace you do when she walks.
But she always smiles at me in bad moments.
And she hugs me at night when I have nightmares.
I'm so sorry.
For whom do you need help?
I can't tell you.
For Ramiro? Are you still that idiot's lover?
Ramiro abandoned me.
- He died shortly after. - I don't believe you.
- You're still with him, right? - No.
So, what? Is it for another of your lovers?
Leave it, Ignacio. Really.
I thought I could trust you after all, but I see I was wrong.
You don't want to have me against you.
I can get you arrested and turn your Moroccan passport into paper trash
and kick you out of the country with a bandage on your eyes.
Your friend Beigbeder isn't in the government anymore.
You have no godfather.
Beigbeder isn't.
But I have other contacts you can't even imagine.
The clients for whom I sew have very powerful husbands.
They could give me political asylum in six embassies, Germany to begin with.
If you're so sure about that, then why are you trembling?
- Good afternoon, Aris. - Excuse me, Elvira.
Who is the man you were talking to?
I don't know, he asked me about someone
- but he must've been mistaken. - Was he looking for someone?
I don't know, a woman.
Last name Quiroga.
I told him only that your workshop is on that floor.
Excuse me, Aris, but I'm in a hurry.
- Goodbye, good afternoon. - Good afternoon.
Oh, girl, we're exhausted.
All the clients came this afternoon
at the same time for their daughters' dresses.
Girls, please go to the kitchen
and get us two glasses of water with sugar.
How did it go?
Terrible.
- I see. - You were right.
If Ignacio was the way he used to be, he wouldn't have put a man checking my door.
I'm sorry about Paquita.
I can't think of another way to help her.
Sira. Wait, there's still something we could do.
- It's a small possibility, but... - What?
Do you remember this girl who had problems with losing too much weight?
Yes, yes. Alba, from the ball.
Her mother invited me to the ball.
That's right. They were here this afternoon.
We were talking for a long time.
Well, it turns out that his father has a high rank in the Ministry of Justice.
He's like the minister's right hand.
He could do you the favor of looking for Paquita's record.
It's a complicated favor for someone we don't know.
I know, but we have no other choice.
You're right.
There's nothing else we could do.
Try it, girl. Try it.
Don't worry.
- Can you hear me, Sira? - Yes, perfectly. Excuse me.
I was saying we need all your concentration during the ball.
You'll have it, don't worry.
Okay. Listen.
You have to remember one name.
Manuel Da Silva.
Who is he?
A Portuguese businessman.
He has business with many of your clients' husbands.
That's all you need to know.
We trust you.
Don't let us down.
Miss Agoriuq. I'm glad you could come.
Thank you so much for inviting me.
Come on, it's the least I could do.
Alba looks gorgeous with her dress.
And you were right. You can't even notice the adjustment.
I'm so glad you're happy.
I think I'll need your help.
I have to ask you a favor.
Sure, tell me.
I think it's your husband who could help me.
I understand he has a high rank at the Ministry of Justice.
I'm so ashamed, but...
I have a friend with a complicated past.
I see. I understand.
My husband is usually very comprehensive.
It will be better if you talk to him yourself.
- I'll introduce you to him. - Thank you so much.
You're welcome. But we have to be fast because
he only came for a moment to see the girl.
He'll go with the minister to Germany tonight.
Wait here, I'll go look for him.
Ladies and gentleman.
We now present to you the young lady
who celebrates her social debut today.
Miss Alba Maria Moreira Arias de Villena.
Miss Agoriuq. You look gorgeous!
Thank you so much! So do you.
- The dress is wonderful. - You don't know how happy I am.
The girls are gorgeous too, their dresses as well.
- They look precious. - Miss Ingrid Von Goethe.
Miss Elena Gracia Saenz Lopez Arrocha.
Desiré Presendau.
- She's so pretty! - Yes.
Where are you going to on vacation this summer?
We were thinking about going to Switzerland.
But maybe we'll go to Estoril.
My husband has a Portuguese partner who says it's marvelous.
His name is Manuel Da Silva.
Really? He has business with my husband too.
- Really? That's funny. - Yes.
- Did you say Manuel Da Silva? - Do you know him?
Well, I'm not quite sure.
All Portuguese names sound the same to me.
You wouldn't forget if you knew him.
He's very handsome.
With our husbands' permission.
- Is he so handsome? - He's so seductive.
Tell me everything you know about him. Is he single?
Go, girls. Or you'll fall asleep standing up.
I'll wait for Aris.
- See you tomorrow, Manuela. - Good night.
Have a rest.
Excuse me, please. I was talking to some clients and I forgot.
- Please tell me your husband is still here. - I'm sorry but he had to go.
He did everything he could to see Alba but
he couldn't wait any longer.
I'm sorry for the insistence, but is he coming back soon?
He'll be out for several weeks.
I'm sorry, really.
Thank you anyway.
Manuela?
You're back, girl.
I thought you were going home.
Oh no, woman. I was very worried.
What happened with the girl's father?
Could you convince him of helping us?
I couldn't even talk to him.
- I tried, but... - But?
I didn't make it.
I think it's better if we leave it the way it is.
But what will we tell Paquita?
I don't know.
I'll go talk to her tomorrow night.
You go home now, and take the day off tomorrow.
It will do us all good.
I left the bills in the room.
You have some very curious patterns.
Do I?
They make no sense, honestly.
Those are some experiments I'm doing.
Do you know who the surrealists are? Well.
I'm not using them to make dresses, really.
- I'm just drawing them for entertainment. - Well, you know.
They brought marshmallows.
Again.
They're so kind.
I guess they are from a client.
- As a payback. - I see.
I think we're doing very well, many boxes have come lately.
You're late.
I took a longer way.
I wanted to be sure I wasn't being followed.
Do you have reasons to think you might be followed?
You advised me to be cautious.
You do well. I'm cautious too.
A consultation with Dr. Rico is the safest way, but we can't abuse.
How did it...
How did it go at the ball?
I got information about Da Silva.
The most important thing is that he's coming to Madrid.
- When? - Soon.
I wrote it all in a notebook so I don't forget a thing.
Don't insist. There's nothing more to say.
But I've paid you the late payments.
It's not about that!
I promised the apartment to my family.
And I warned you to leave by the end of the month.
I know, but I need a little more time.
That's impossible!
Do you want me to be clearer?
I know you have someone hidden in the apartment.
- Don't try to deny it. - What did you say?
My room is next to your apartment.
You say you live by yourself.
But when you're not home I hear noises.
- Is there any trouble? - Not at all.
I don't want to know anything, and I want to keep out of trouble.
But if they don't leave the apartment tomorrow
I'll call the police.
Manuela.
What are we doing now?
You have to get out of here as soon as possible.
I really think that woman isn't just talking.
And we can't wait until tomorrow.
The three of us are going to my house tonight!
Excuse me, do you have a light?
Thank you.
Miss Agoriuq.
What a coincidence! I was thinking of calling you this week.
It's so nice to see you again. Do you need something?
No, no. Not at all.
It's about my husband.
It turns out the minister got sick and they needed to postpone the trip.
They'll come back to Madrid much sooner.
Do you still need my husband's help for your friend?
Why don't we get a table?
I'd love to invite you for something.
- As you prefer. - Please.
Manuela! I have good news!
We finally get some luck!
Really? Tell us, Sira. What is the good news?
Go, girls.
What is it? Has the cat got your tongue?
What are you doing here again?
I'm sorry, Sira. But I told you my ministry wanted to get to the bottom of this.
Your ministry?
Accept at least that it is a personal matter.
What do you want?
- To search my workshop again? - There's no need.
It will be enough if you come with me to the sheriff's.
There's no need to say anything.
Hello, Ignacio.
Paquita. How are you, woman?
With a Communist husband I thought you were in jail, or something worse.
Emilio died in the war.
And I wasn't arrested thanks to Manuela and Sira.
Were you asking for my help for Paquita?
Of course.
And why didn't you tell me?
Because I was afraid.
Or do you find that weird?
Paquita needs to get rid of her record.
And to get new documentation to get her son back.
Will you really risk your comfortable life for her?
You told me I was selfish the other day.
And you know what?
You were right.
You had every right.
But maybe I have time to help the people I love.
Help us, yourself too.
The only thing I can do is to pretend I saw nothing.
Paquita.
You have 24 hours to leave Madrid.
But if you stay here I'll need to arrest you.
And you as well, for covering her.
I'm sorry.
This won't last long, I promise.
Paqui.
Paqui, listen to me.
We'll keep on fighting.
I'll talk to my client's husband as soon as he's back.
Look, I'll move Heaven and Earth.
And I'll talk to Franco if I need to. But you'll have Elias back.
Okay?
This is for the trip. It will help you out.
Go, Paquita.
Let's go downstairs. The taxi is waiting already.
I can't go without him.
I can't.
My son is the only thing I have left.
Who gave you permission to go into my room?
Paquita is still here.
She won't go without her son.
I warned you I'd come to arrest her.
If you arrest her, you'll need to arrest me too.
And me.
Do whatever you have to do, Ignacio.
Don't have any doubt about that.
- It's the record. - The record?
If I were you, I'd burn it as soon as possible.
Your new documentation, Paquita.
Thank you.
Ignacio! Ignacio! Wait!
I won't read that, I'm not interested. It will disappear.
Oh, Paquita! We did it!
Mom!
I'm not used to being disobeyed.
I believe you won't lie to me again.
It won't happen again, I promise.
Was your friend's issue solved?
Yes.
Everything went great.
It was the first thing Rosalinda warned me about you.
You're very loyal to your friends.
That's your weak point.
Do you think that's bad?
In my world, loyalty is a double-edged sword.
I hope that having a good heart won't be your perdition.
I don't have much time.
It's my day off and I want to spend it with my family.
Don't worry, I understand.
Thank you so much.
It means a lot, everything you've done for me.
I did it for Paquita, not for you.
She always was nice to me.
She was the one who introduced us at the Verbena, remember?
Of course I remember.
It looks as if it was in another life.
Because it was in another life.
- I have to go. - Wait a minute.
I need to tell you something.
About what happened between us.
I want you to know my sin was my penitence.
You can be sure about that.
And have that peace of mind.
Because I think I've paid a little more for what I did to you.
And, most of all, I want you to know I made a mistake.
Ramiro was not even half the man you are.
But I was a girl.
And I didn't cherish what I had.
I don't know how to tell you.
Because no words exist.
But...
If it's good for you...
Forgive me.
Thanks.
I won't bother you again, I promise.
Does that mean you'll tell your man to stop checking on me?
I don't know what you mean.
The man in the car who is always watching my front door.
Sira, I've never put surveillance on you. I swear.
I have to go.
Goodbye, Sira.
Goodbye.
Can I know what's going on?
I told you I don't know.
Look.
I met very important people when I was in Tetouan.
They encouraged me to come to Madrid and open this workshop.
And what for?
To obtain information about what the Germans are doing in Spain.
Then I give that information to the English.
They don't want Spain in another war.
I'm sorry for not telling you before.
But I couldn't.
If you want to go, I understand.
I'm with you, my girl.
Who is spying on us?
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