This episode contains scenes of violence and suicide
which may be disturbing for some viewers.
Esteban...
I will leave my husband.
What for?
You love the life he's given you, right?
But I'll never have with him what I have with you.
What if you and I...
Don't pretend this is something it's not.
You and I are just placeholders for something real.
That stupid thing others call love,
people like you and I...
will never have.
DARK DESIRE
The cleaning lady found her.
We arrived many hours after her death.
She cut the vein of her right arm
and used a belt as a tourniquet.
- A belt? - A man's belt.
The physical evidence is already being processed.
It seems that the fingerprints on the razor match the victim's.
Do you think it's possible that the belt she used as a tourniquet
- belonged to her ex-husband? - No, I don't think so.
They separated months ago.
Besides, none of his clothes are here.
- What you mean is... - I don't mean anything, Esteban.
They're just theories. We also found two more fingerprints
others than those of the victim and the cleaning lady.
And two used condoms.
- Do they have semen samples? - Yes.
That's why it's important to identify
every person that saw her alive last.
Do you have any idea who they might have been?
No.
I need to see Brenda's body and the evidence.
Okay.
- What the fuck! She killed herself? - Zoe...
Language!
But what happened?
- Did she take some pills or what? - She slit her wrists.
- The thing is that they couldn't... - It's terrible!
She must have been super depressed. Did she leave a suicide note?
No.
- But the investigation... - And what about Mom?
She spent all weekend with her.
She should've known that her best friend wanted to kill herself.
Zoe, enough!
You need to understand that your mom is going through a very difficult time.
I beg you to be cautious about what you ask her.
What are you not supposed to ask me?
Mom...
Dad just told me about Brenda.
I'm so sorry.
How do you feel?
- Thanks. - Alma.
Did you talk to Brenda's family?
Do you know when they will bury her?
When the investigation is done and they release the body.
Hey, wasn't Karina supposed to stay for the night?
No, no.
She went home last night.
I have to go, I'm late.
See you later.
- I love you. - I love you too.
Darling.
Don't you think you should take the day off?
You had a terrible night.
I have to work.
The university will understand.
In fact, why don't you and I go out for breakfast?
- So we can talk... - No, I can't talk now.
I don't want to.
I can't, not now.
Zoe.
Come on.
Are you really going to hide from me?
Are you going to avoid me for the four years of college we have left?
I'm not avoiding you, I'm...
I don't know.
Of course you know.
It's because of last night.
Really, Kar...
I'm sorry, I know you always say that we can decide...
No, don't punish yourself. It's fine.
You're not gay, you don't like girls.
You're a breeder, the biggest breeder in the world.
- Okay, don't make fun of me. - I'm not making fun of you.
It's fine, we kissed,
we had a good time, we cuddled. You didn't like it, that's it.
Okay? Nothing's wrong. Or is it?
Damn, unless you did like it.
Shut up.
That's gross.
I have to go now, sorry.
See you later?
Yes.
Victim or cause of the aggression.
Most femicides go unpunished because the investigation
focuses on the cause of the potential abuse
and not on the victim.
As if it wasn't enough to become a victim of rape,
women are pointed out as being guilty of provoking their abuser.
Because they are prostitutes,
promiscuous,
drunk...
Because they show too much cleavage,
or because their skirts are too short.
Excuse me, Professor.
You mentioned in one of your articles
the case of the rapist of a one-year-old, who said that she provoked him.
Why do you think he gave that answer?
Mister Guerra.
Unfortunately,
many times abusers feel they are victims of their circumstances,
and convince themselves that they were the victims.
That's it.
That's all for today.
VIOLENCE AND GENDER
WHERE ARE YOU, PROFESSOR? UNKNOWN
Professor.
Alma.
How the fuck did you get my phone number? It's private.
If it was private, you wouldn't have it on your Facebook profile.
Did you check my profile?
That's not important right now.
What's important is what you feel.
Look at you.
You look bad.
My friend Brenda is dead.
Here's the counterclaim against Humberto Quijano.
Did you call my brother?
Yes, he's in Cuernavaca.
What the fuck is he doing there?
Police business, he told me.
Something about the death of a friend.
A friend?
Brenda Castillo?
I don't know, I didn't ask for details.
Is there a problem?
No.
It's just that sometimes I don't understand his actions.
Do you know the last thing she said to me?
"Next week, check Facebook because...
I'll post the picture of the hot guy I'll fuck in your honor."
She wanted to go on a cruise, but I told her I couldn't.
That we should go together for the holidays...
to wherever she wanted.
I mean, how the fuck did I not see it?
Why didn't I stay with her?
Why didn't I go on that fucking cruise?
I understand how you feel.
No, Darío.
You wouldn't understand what it is to have a friendship of over 30 years.
You're not even 30 yet.
I don't need to be over 30 to understand what you feel.
The powerlessness...
The guilt, the feeling of being abandoned...
The anger.
I have to go.
Wait.
Don't go.
You're shaking.
MEDICAL FORENSIC SERVICES
What do you think, Esteban?
You're right.
There are no signs of violence.
The toxicology screen was positive for alcohol and Clonazepam.
Good combination.
To boost courage...
This case is either a suicide...
or we are witnesses to the crime of a genius.
Hello?
What's up?
Here.
Hey.
When you finish this, I need you to come up with a family problem.
- Take the afternoon off. - Great.
Done.
They're fixing your tire, it'll take 20 minutes.
This shop...
How does a lawyer...?
It was my dad's.
I inherited it when he...
died.
I'm sorry.
Although it seems impossible...
the pain will pass.
Darío...
I wanted to apologize for how I treated you these past few days.
Not every day.
Of course.
Except for the day we met.
Right? After that, I just...
insulted you and...
I'm sorry, it's just...
My life has become chaos.
And mine is beginning to make sense.
Don't tell me that.
I just said what I think.
Darío, look, I don't want you to get confused.
You and me, we don't...
See? I'm just messing things up.
I tell you to get away from me and here I am.
I ask you to forget and...
Forget it. Look, what I should do,
at this moment, is talk with my husband, whom I don't even want to see.
Instead, I'm here...
sharing my personal problems with you,
even though we barely know each other.
Darío, excuse me. They called me from home, I have to go, okay?
We found Brenda Castillo's ex-husband.
Roberto Estrada, businessman.
He's been living in Spain with his new wife.
Yes, I know him.
- Did he tell you anything that may help? - Nothing important.
How long have they been separated?
Three months.
The divorce was granted by court decree.
Your friend received the papers a few days before her death.
That could have been the reason for her suicide.
Can I see the rest of the evidence?
You can't. It's in the lab.
But, like I said, it's clear that there was alcohol involved,
and a passionate encounter.
But there is something I want to show you.
A message that the victim's phone received yesterday.
- Good afternoon... - Good afternoon, Your Honor.
Please, call me Leonardo.
- I'm the husband of... - I know who you are.
Nancy Alcala, at your service.
It's a pleasure, Nancy. Do you know where the professor is?
I'm so sorry.
She left early, she wasn't feeling well.
- Is it your anniversary? - No.
Well...
Actually, it's coming up soon.
My husband always gave me flowers for our anniversary...
until we got divorced.
It was a pleasure, Nancy.
The pleasure was mine.
- Your Honor. - Yes?
Women tend to forgive anything if we get flowers. Real ones.
It's ready... ma'am.
My keys?
I'm sorry.
No, don't do that.
Are you sure you want to go?
No.
LEONARDO INCOMING CALL
Alma,
I came to the university looking for you.
I just wanted to make sure you're alright.
I know you're going through a rough time, but we have to talk.
Alma...
I know I haven't said this to you in a long time.
I love you.
Call me.
So, the lady liked young men.
And why would that matter?
You just said she liked partying.
That people saw her leave the party with a young guy.
The classic gorgeous lady with money
that liked to pick up guys at midnight.
I didn't tell you the personality traits of the victim for you to judge her.
I mentioned them so we could look for the guy.
Easy, Garcia. Don't bother me with your #MeToo crap.
Did you find the security camera footage of the party?
The one we have is damaged, but I already asked for the condo's.
I'd love to meet Brenda Castillo's last lover.
Anything else?
Not for now, thank you.
What is it?
You're so young.
So?
Is that good or bad?
You know? I never cheated on my husband before.
Stop feeling guilty.
He's the judge.
I'm not here to judge you.
How do you know...?
My profile?
Did you search my entire life?
Don't tell me you never stalked the person you like on Facebook.
Back when I could've done that, Facebook didn't even exist.
I don't know.
And if you did your homework, you should know that I have a daughter
not many years younger than you.
- She could easily be your... - No, don't.
Don't say it.
It's late.
I think I have to go.
Darío...
I like you a lot.
And although I didn't remember what passion was,
this is just...
- I don't know, it's just... - Call it passion.
Desire, lust...
Whatever you like.
What matters is what we feel.
- Because we feel something, right? - That's what cannot happen.
We cannot feel, do you understand?
I'm a married woman.
This can't happen.
Please, don't tell anyone about this, okay?
Can I trust you?
Don't worry.
I won't say anything.
Go on with your life like I don't exist.
Again?
FRIEND REQUEST ANIMUS
ANIMUS HAS ADDED A PICTURE TO ALBUM "OBSCURITY"
ANIMUS: HI!
ZOE: WHO ARE YOU?
ANIMUS: IN THIS DIMENSION,
WE GO TO THE SAME UNIVERSITY,
BUT WE MET IN A PAST LIFE.
Idiot.
- Hey! - Zoe.
Knock before coming in, okay?
Sorry.
No, I'm sorry.
Have you heard from your dad?
Yes.
He came in earlier and asked for you, but he went out again.
Hey...
How are you?
I'm better, thank you.
Do you want to talk about...?
No, baby. Not today.
Maybe tomorrow.
Now I feel a lot better.
It's okay.
I love you.
- And I love you. - And I'm sorry.
It's okay.
I'm here if you need anything.
Come on.
ANIMUS: ARE YOU THERE? ZOE?
JEWELRY SHOP TOTAL: $ 1364
Esteban, why did you go to Cuernavaca?
Edith told me you went on police business.
Why?
Did Alma ask you to go?
No, Alma doesn't know.
Vallejo called me.
He's in charge of the case.
And he has his doubts.
What do you mean?
- It all points to suicide, but... - But?
But nothing.
I just wanted to be sure.
Be sure of what, Esteban?
That it was in fact suicide?
Why do you have so much interest in this case?
I was Brenda's lover.
No.
Brenda, no.
Don't do it, Brenda. No.
Don't do this to me, you fucker.
Please, don't leave me like this.
Please, don't leave me without knowing why.
Don't do this!
Don't you dare, Brenda!
No!
Stop it, bitch! Don't leave me like this!
No, Brenda!
Alma?
Alma.
Sister Rosalba says you didn't want to eat
or take part in the activities.
Don't do this to me.
See?
There's no way.
Perhaps she'll eat with you.
What do you want, Mom?
To die?
I won't allow that, Lucinda.
You won't die.
Are you sure?
Completely.
- Perhaps you left it at school. - Cristi!
- Good morning, Cristi. - Good morning.
What's up?
- What did you lose? - My green jacket, it's missing.
Well, maybe you left it at school.
And your dad?
Alma, if you didn't see him, how could I?
It's my favorite jacket, look for it.
- See you later. - Zoe.
Breakfast.
Who is it?
Hey, what's up? I'll open the door.
What's up, Bug?
How are you?
Fine.
Esteban.
Okay, see you later.
- Bye. - Bye.
- Be careful. - Yes.
Is it about Brenda?
Yes.
- Excuse me. - Yes.
- Good morning. - Good morning.
Go ahead, Cristi.
Come.
What happened?
I went to Cuernavaca.
To the police headquarters.
We need to know who was the last person that Brenda met.
And I think you can clear that up.
Me? But...
Brenda, I need talk to you urgently.
Guess who came to my seminar at the university today.
Do you remember the guy from the party?
Well...
I'll tell you later, but please call me as soon as possible.
Brenda's body had a belt as a tourniquet on her arm.
The police think that the belt belongs to the person
that was with Brenda that night.
I don't think it's related whatsoever to what happened.
- Please, don't try to cover for her. - No!
Who was she with?
I really think it has nothing to do with it.
They found used condoms.
There are semen samples.
Please.
Will you tell me who fucked Brenda that night?
Brenda didn't fuck anyone.
I did.