You always say that when your parents died,
your grandmother looked after you.
But really, you took care of her a lot more than she did of you.
You've been looking after people your whole life, Violeta.
9 MONTHS EARLIER
It's what you do. Because you like it.
But that also has a downside.
You have a knack of attracting people with issues
and becoming indispensable to them.
But being indispensable is exhausting.
So when you want to get out of there, when you get tired,
you end up hurting them.
And if you put your mind to it, you can really hurt them.
That's what happened.
-I'm going to the police. -No, you're not.
They'll question me anyway.
So what? Did anyone see you get in the car?
I don't think so.
Did they see you on the bridge?
I don't know.
Then let's assume they didn't.
I'll say I picked you up at the party, and we didn't leave each other's side.
That'll be our story.
Get in. How many did you fuck since we broke up?
Stop the car! I want to get out!
ELMER: PHOTO
2 UNREAD MESSAGES
ELMER: GOOD MORNING!!
WANT TO TAKE A RIDE IN MY CONVERTIBLE?
ELMER: WHAT ARE YOU DOING TODAY?
I HAVE A VISIT TO THE MUSEUM WITH THE KIDS
ELMER: I'VE GOT AN AWESOME PLAN FOR TONIGHT
Only another mother could understand the pain I felt at that moment.
VIOLETA: I'M MEETING UP WITH MY FRIENDS… GIRLS' NIGHT!
I couldn't sleep, thinking about how to get my son back.
SORRY. ANOTHER TIME!
And it turned out that the solution was right in front of me.
Elmer had a heart that was, as they say, brand new.
All I had to do was give him a little push
so he'd learn the hard way
that loving someone means suffering too.
THE GARDENER
They obviously live in Pontevedra or nearby.
Do you think it's a serial killer?
Doesn't it give you chills when you say "serial killer"?
Yes.
Like someone blowing on your neck.
Maybe we should hand the case over to Homicide.
No.
The case isn't solid enough yet.
You're right.
Let's dig a little deeper.
Very well.
What do you know about serial killers?
Well, a while ago, I read a book by an FBI expert.
You?
Nothing.
Looks like we're gonna need some help.
That need for power and control
makes psychopaths more prone to antisocial acts,
since many of the traits
that play a key role in inhibiting violent behavior
are either diminished in them or simply nonexistent.
Thanks for your attention.
See you next week.
-Afternoon. -Hello.
Detectives Torres and Carrera from the Pontevedra Local PD.
How can I help you?
Could you take a look at these documents and give us your opinion?
I don't think this is the work of a criminal psychopath.
How do you figure that?
A psychopath commits crimes driven by an inner urge
that pushes them to always pick the same type of victim.
But here you have three women of different ages and physical traits.
And then six men who don't have any characteristics in common either.
The group is too diverse.
Could it be a psychopath who likes diversity?
No. And the time interval between the disappearances
doesn't match this type of psychopath either.
The person responsible for these deaths isn't a serial killer.
The victims have no connection between them.
So the motive for their murders must be different too.
Someone might have had a reason to end their lives.
But that person doesn't have to be our killer.
They just did the job.
-It's a professional. -A professional?
A drug trafficker branching out.
Or someone who came here for the first job and stayed.
-Right, for the food and sunshine. -Whatever it was.
Point is, they found a niche market and a business opportunity.
Not that much. Nine murders in seven years.
There might have been more. And the price depends on the demand.
What did you study?
Economics, in Santiago.
Where do we start?
At the end.
Let's find out who had a motive to kill Mon Santís and the swimmer.
Okay.
Hold Carlota's hand.
Okay. Who wants to go to the museum?
-Me! -Me! Very good.
Come on, this way, all together. Don't let go.
-Hi. -Hi. How are you?
Hi, kids. Who wants to meet Trea, the prehistoric girl?
-Yay! -Me!
-Can you watch them for a second? -Sure.
Stay with him for a minute. I'll be right back, okay? Go.
-Hi. -Hi.
What are you doing here?
I was in the area and remembered you were at the museum.
Since I wanted to tell you something, I thought, "Why not just go?"
But I can't see you now. I'm with the kids.
I have a plan for tonight. You'll love it.
I can't tonight. I told you already.
But I still haven't told you what it is.
I want to show you the villages where the…
Excuse me, would you mind taking them inside?
-I'll be right in. -No problem.
I'll be right there, kids. Be good.
-Okay. -Okay.
There's a meteor shower tonight.
The sky is totally clear. It'll be amazing to watch.
Plus, this phenomenon doesn't happen often.
I thought we could go out on the cape and watch it together. How about it?
I can't. I have plans with my friends. I told you before.
The meteor shower is tonight. There isn't one tomorrow.
Your friends can wait. You can see them tomorrow.
You're putting me in a really awkward situation.
Are you angry? You're angry.
Yes, I'm angry. Yes.
I don't like you showing up with no warning.
And when I'm working, it's really not the time.
I'm sorry.
We're fine. Everything's fine, okay?
But you have to respect my space. Do you understand?
Okay. We'll talk later.
-Bye. -Bye.
What if, say, Elmer loses his faculties
and can't authorize the operation?
What happens then?
We need Elmer's explicit consent.
Don't judge me. I'm just very worried.
No, don't worry. I won't judge.
We've had other cases of patients who refused treatment,
and almost always, reason wins out in the end.
I'd love for that to happen, but…
Well, you've seen it. My son is odd. He's outside the norm.
Look, from what I can tell about your relationship,
you're very important to Elmer.
I'm sure you can convince him.
He seems too intense, Doctor.
And as the tumor progresses,
his emotions will become increasingly extreme.
What he hates today, he might love tomorrow, and vice versa.
Elmer, if I'd known you were staying in, I'd have made dinner.
No, it's fine.
Look, I understand, son. I really do.
But I think you also need to make an effort to understand me.
-You ruined a very special moment. -I know.
What I don't get is what you're doing here
instead of running after her.
Here you are, stuck with your awful mom, huh?
She's seeing her friends tonight.
That's strange, isn't it?
Why is it strange?
Because when you're falling in love, all you want is to be with that person.
That's just how it is.
Who cares about friends, right?
-No. -I don't think it's strange at all.
Well, if you say there's no problem…
-There isn't. -Right, that's what I mean.
The question is whether she feels the same about you as you do about her.
And that's not in doubt, right?
No, it's not.
-Okay, cheers. -Cheers.
-To girls' night. -Hear, hear.
I'm going to the bathroom. Beer goes right through me.
Like, one beer. Just one.
-She can't hold it. -This girl.
So, how's your gardener?
Elmer.
Elmer, yes.
It's a bit weird he showed up at work. Gives you the creeps.
I shouldn't have told you.
No, come on.
It just seems like he's a bit too fixated on you.
Kind of like Xoan.
They're nothing alike.
It's your fucking fault!
You're sick, man!
You know I just want to protect you.
I know.
Thanks, but I'm fine.
I just feel like you're making the same mistakes.
And there are always consequences.
What are you trying to say?
When things get ugly, I'm the one who stands up for you.
What a shitty thing to say.
Sabela is holding up great for her age, don't you think?
There's no toilet paper if you need to go. The bathroom's that way.
Here we go.
-Hi. Good morning. -Good morning.
-Detective Carrera, right? -That's right.
How are you holding up?
Well, it was a hard blow.
-But we're getting through it, slowly. -Glad to hear it.
I just came to give you an update on your husband's case.
Have they found him?
We've scoured the coast, the estuary floor… Nothing.
They've decided to call off the search. I'm sorry.
I know you've done all you could.
And I really appreciate it.
It's a bit odd, isn't it?
What is?
That the sea didn't return the body.
Well…
these things happen sometimes.
Yeah.
We've decided to keep the investigation open anyway.
Well, thank you.
Why?
Because we're not ruling out other possibilities.
Do you know if your husband had enemies, anyone who might've wanted to harm him?
Not that I know of.
I mean, he didn't mention anything to me.
Well, if you think of anything else, no matter how small, give me a call, okay?
Okay, I appreciate it.
Thank you.
I spoke to one of Mon's friends.
He didn't have issues with anyone, except Violeta.
-Okay. -They had a few tense moments.
She lied to us, but it's not enough to have someone killed.
Got anything better?
I spoke to the swimmer's wife.
She looks ten years younger,
and didn't seem too upset that we called off the search for the body.
-She doesn't miss him? -Neither does their son.
I went by their house, talked to their neighbors…
The swimmer was a brute.
Not long ago, an ambulance had to come for the kid.
So he's a coward and an abuser.
A pretty good reason to want someone dead.
ABUSER
Hi.
Hi. How are you?
Good.
I've been by here a thousand times and never came in. It's…
Yes, it's a wonderful place.
-Come here, I want to show you something. -Okay.
Wow. This is amazing.
Yes. This is an artificial rockery.
You can bring the kids here anytime. It's a great spot for a field trip.
Yeah, they'd love it.
-And kids love getting their hands dirty. -Yeah.
They can help me dig for worms. They hide away this time of year.
Here they are.
-Do they gross you out? -I'm not a fan.
Come here.
-How was last night with your friends? -Great.
We had a blast.
How was your stargazing?
Good.
I thought about you.
Now I have to put them here, in this pot.
The worms help aerate the soil.
That way, the plants can bloom healthier.
CATUXA: I FEEL BAD ABOUT LAST NIGHT. I'D LIKE TO TALK. CAN WE MEET?
Nobody's gonna bring them here. It has to be us.
Is anything wrong?
VIOLETA: DON'T WORRY, IT'S FINE
No, it's nothing.
It's Catuxa. We had an argument yesterday, and she wants to meet and talk.
You just told me you had a blast.
Well, yeah. What does that have to do with anything?
OKAY, LET'S MEET AT THE PARK BY THE RÍA IN AN HOUR
-Nothing. You said it, not me. -Yeah.
I thought we were spending the day together.
I know, but I really need to talk to her. It's important.
So we'll talk later, okay?
Bye. Let's go, Milky.
Come on.
The casino board couldn't say no.
No.
So we have…
So we have a space to hold our charity auction.
-What great news. -I can't wait to see it.
Excuse me, but I have to get going.
Good boy. Let go.
Look, I'm sorry. Okay?
I shouldn't have said those things. I let my mouth run, and…
I didn't mean for it to sound as bad as it did.
I'm sorry too.
I've been anxious lately, and yesterday I lost it.
But it's fine.
That's it.
Milky? Hi. Do you remember me?
Here you go. Huh? You remember?
You're gonna come with me, yeah? Look, I have more. Come with me.
So are we friends or not? I don't know.
-What do you think? -I don't know. You haven't even hugged me.
-You left me here hanging. -Oh, poor thing needs a hug.
-Jeez. -There you go. Good.
-You're so mean. Such a pain. -I'm not.
-Hey, where's Milky? -I don't know.
-You threw the ball, right? -Yeah, that way.
-That way? -Yes.
-Milky? -Milky? Here, boy. Bring it back.
Milky?
-Here, boy. -Milky?
-Milky! -Here, come on.
Come on, sweetie.
Hi. Look, excuse me. Have you seen a dog?
He's small and white. With brown spots.
We were throwing the ball over there. You haven't seen him?
-No, we haven't seen anything. -No, we haven't.
I don't get it. He always comes when I call.
What if someone took him?
-What do you want? -I know the way.
Milky?
Why are you shouting like that?
Where's my dog?
I don't like animals.
I'm allergic.
If you've done anything to him, you'll regret it.
I don't doubt it.
That's what you did to Xoan, right?
Where's my dog?
Where's Milky?
Okay, fine.
I'll tell you what happened.
-Can I take you home? -What are you doing here, Xoan?
A friend told me you were at this party. I thought I'd come find you and talk.
No, thanks. I just called a cab.
Cancel it. I want to tell you something to hear what you think.
-Xoan. -You've always given me good advice.
We can talk as friends.
Come on. Get in.
Please.
I shouldn't have gotten into the car. I made a mistake.
You told the police you weren't on the bridge.
I lied.
I'm gonna fix up my dad's old boat.
And when it's ready, I want to travel the world.
Sounds nice.
Would you come with me?
No.
Xoan, it's your dream. Not mine.
Yeah.
Your dream is to get away from me for a while, right?
-Come on, don't start. -Then you can go back to your rowing boys.
-How many did you fuck since we broke up? -A hundred.
I've fucked 100. What do you think about that?
I think you're a slut.
Stop the car. I want to get out.
Xoan, what are you doing? Stop.
Xoan, stop the car! I want to get out!
Stop the car. You're scaring me, Xoan! Stop the car, dude. Stop the car!
You're the one making me say these things.
Stop the car!
-No one will ever love you like I do. -I hope nobody loves me like you do!
I've had it, dude, do you understand?
I'm never getting back with you in a million years. Stop the car now!
Do you realize you almost killed us?
It's your fucking fault!
-If you want to die, do it on your own. -That's exactly what I'll do!
Look at me! Violeta!
Look at me!
Go ahead, jump!
Jump! Let me see you do it. Jump!
-You want to see me kill myself? -I know you won't jump. You're a big baby.
I know you too well, Xoan!
You just want attention. That's what you do. Beg for attention.
You're a damn mama's boy!
You're a bitch, Violeta.
You're a bitch.
And you're going to die alone.
It was an accident.
Xoan!
Why didn't you tell the police all that?
I was scared.
I thought they wouldn't believe me.
Get out.
What about Milky?
Sabela, where's Milky? Give him back.
Please.
I just want you to feel a fraction of the pain I feel.
Bitch.
There's your dog.
Did she believe it or not?
I don't know.
Violeta!
Jump! Fucking do it. Jump!
You're a coward.
You're a bitch, Violeta.
You're a bitch.
And you're going to die alone.
Mom, really?
It's been a long time since we danced.
…of a new day
…that you and I
Can still be happy
If they let us
…close to heaven
Remember when I used to make you dance with me when you were little?
And you'd hold me tight like this.
Your friends were my audience.
They'd clap when I finished.
I love you so much, son.
I love you too, Mom.
Are you staying for dinner?
I don't know.
I left something there.
CALLING… VIOLETA
Hi. It's Violeta.
I can't answer right now, but leave your message after the beep.
-You think we did the right thing? -Hell yes.
Sabela has no proof. And it's her word against yours.
And I'll always have your back.
Thanks.
I don't want to see anyone.
Well, the man of the hour.
-Is Violeta here? -No, she left.
-Where to? -I don't know. She left a while ago.
I'm calling. She won't pick up. She isn't answering my messages.
-Is she there? -No, she's not.
-That's her phone. -She left it, but she's out.
-Let me in, please. -I won't let you in.
-I need to talk to her. Please-- -I don't care what you need.
You don't want to see me? You're not answering my calls or texts.
-I don't get what's up with you. -I've had a shitty day, Elmer.
That's what's up.
What happened?
It doesn't matter now.
You need to understand I'm not always available whenever you want.
And I don't have to explain everything I do to you.
I just want you to tell me if there's a problem between us.
Fine, but I'm not okay right now.
Can we have this conversation another time?
Please.
I'll call you.
Okay?
Your call.
Thank you.
Good evening.
I ran into that girl today.
Yeah, that matter is complicated, but it's being taken care of.
My Xoan would have turned 30 in two weeks.
If that girl hasn't disappeared by then,
I'll go to the police and tell them everything I know about you.
That wouldn't be very wise of you, Mrs. Costeira.
Two weeks.
Good evening.
-Do you have anything to clean glasses? -Don't know, check the glove compartment.
What's all this?
Things that catch my eye that I can't help but pick up.
-And what do you need it for? -Nothing. It's OCD.
I've been thinking about what you said.
About being a missing person in the Missing Persons unit.
-I said it without thinking. I was angry. -Yeah, but you were right.
The worst part is nobody forced me to disappear.
These last two weeks
have been the best weeks of work I've had in years.
Mine too.
Damn.
THE GARDENER TREES AND PLANTS
A police officer paid me a visit.
I'm sure they suspect something.
Grab a cart.
A cart.
What was the visit about?
They're calling off the search for the body.
Oh, well, that's great.
That's great. Take another one.
In three months, the case file will gather dust and get shelved.
No, they're not going to shelve the case.
-How do you know? -Because she told me.
She asked if I knew anyone who wanted to hurt him.
And what did you say? Take another one.
That I didn't know.
As long as you don't talk, they can't prove anything.
But if they investigate me, they'll find out about the kid
and the money, and they'll catch me.
The kid is hyperactive and falls a lot. He gets hurt.
And you have a gambling problem. That's what you have to say.
You have too much faith in me.
If they catch you and convict you,
the kid will end up living with his father's family.
It's your call.
Let me give you one of these.
With this and this? What do you think?
Lovely.
It's going to look fantastic.
Come on. Very good, girls. Hang in there, let's go.
Come on, stretch those legs.
Stretch them out. Let's go.
All right, that's it.
Let's wrap it up. Time to change.
-Shower and head out? -I'm not going anywhere.
But a girls' night out is the best thing after a breakup.
We didn't break up.
You didn't,
but from the way you're rowing, I'd say you're considering it.
My advice? Better to leave them before you get too attached.
You're so blunt.
Right.
And getting wasted will help me forget, right?
Among other things, yes.
-Right? -Okay, let's go.
Don't you think it's strange?
The swimmer's widow buys plants at the shop owned by the mother of the guy
who was there the afternoon Mon disappeared.
It's all very circumstantial.
Look, she has a van with a side door just like my baker's.
But we can't place him there.
We don't have any witnesses or proof. Not a trace.
Wait a minute.
Look, Torres, I found this a few feet from Mon's car.
-What is this? -You're about to find out.
Look.
Automatic irrigation dispenser.
He was there.
He made Mon Santís disappear.
Do you still think that woman just went to buy plants at the nursery?
She's got more going on than just plants.
We've got them.
Shall we celebrate?
Are you sure?
I am.
Are you?
-One-on-one! -Goddammit.
-Shots! -Shots, but I'm not buying.
No, here, have this. I made it a while ago.
The cops are asking questions about the swimmer.
-Okay. -We need to be careful, Elmer.
I will.
Are you worried?
No.
Then what's wrong?
It's not that. It's…
What is it? Is it that girl again?
-She's not feeling well. -Really? What's wrong with her?
I don't know what's wrong, but she's not okay.
There's nothing wrong with her, Elmer.
She's happy as can be.
So? That doesn't mean anything.
Oh, no? Someone who says one thing and then does another?
That's not okay, Elmer.
So what do I do? I know nothing about personal relationships.
Let me explain it to you, son.
When someone is interested in you,
or they care about you, or they like you, they want to spend time with you.
And if they don't have time for you, it means they're not interested.
And it hurts me, Elmer.
Because you made a really tough decision.
It hurts that she doesn't return your love the same way.
One, two, three!
Subtitle translation by: Darina O'Hagan