Hi. Good morning.
Come have breakfast, sweetheart.
Elmer?
Elmer.
The first time your heart gets broken,
you think you'll never get over it.
That you'll never feel whole again.
But that's not true.
It's just part of the game.
The only way to learn is through pain.
Out of sight,
out of mind.
Are you okay?
There's no other cure for heartbreak.
Clear your mind.
Accept it, sweetheart.
Love isn't worth the pain.
THE GARDENER
Well, well, well.
Who's feeling better?
Well, I actually got some sleep.
That's great, sweetie. Feeling better?
-Yes, I'm better. -See?
-Should I serve you some food? -I'm not really hungry.
Well, better not to ask. I'm serving it anyway.
I knew you'd say something silly like that.
This soup
has every vegetable you can think of.
It's got pumpkin, chayote…
Which is really hard to find here.
Try it.
See?
Thanks for taking care of me.
You don't have to thank me for that, Elmer.
I'm your mom.
Being your mom is the best thing that's ever happened to me.
And taking care of you.
You were right.
About what? I'm always right, but about what?
Love is bullshit.
And it hurts.
It hurts a lot.
I don't want to go through that again. Ever.
Stopping treatment suddenly has caused the tumor to grow rapidly
and it's now touching some vascular structures.
What exactly does that mean, doctor?
It means there's a high risk of serious functional damage.
Even life-threatening.
But we'll act quickly.
As soon as we have the results from the other tests,
we'll schedule surgery to remove it.
Could the tumor come back?
That's never certain.
But later on, we'll assess whether chemotherapy is necessary
to prevent it from returning.
Elmer, I'm really glad you've made this decision.
You've got your whole life ahead of you.
There's a quote from Deepak Chopra
that says, "When you make a choice, you change the future."
It's hard for me to believe in the future right now.
Well, buckle up, kid.
Think about what it was like after the accident.
Imagine what that was like for me, Elmer.
With a young child, all alone…
What was I supposed to do, Elmer?
Just buckle up and push on through.
That's right, honey, hold on to something, anything you can.
But you have to keep going.
You know you're the most important thing to me, right?
You've got to let go of that pain, Elmer.
It's not good for you.
How do I do that? How do you let it go?
I think you know what you have to do, Elmer.
So, we're sure this guy's a killer.
It almost doesn't seem real.
Yeah, everything about this is pretty hard to believe.
Look what I found while going through old files.
Antonio Berrocal.
Disappeared in Pontevedra in 2018.
He was involved with a minor and was under investigation.
But this doesn't match our cases, right?
What if I told you he was China Jurado's agent and boyfriend?
Two officers took her statement and assumed he'd just skipped town.
Why would Elmer do that?
I don't know. He was his mom's lover. Let a psychologist figure that out.
-The mother knows everything. -For sure.
I'd bet anything she's the one behind it all.
And this guy's still missing?
There's nothing. No trace. No travel, no purchases, no rentals…
-It's like he vanished into thin air. -Same pattern.
Should we talk to Homicide?
With the Ray-Bans gang?
So they can take the credit and then kick us to the curb? No way.
We just need to keep a close eye on this. Let's go.
-Where to? -Get a move on, Torres!
What do you want? I'm working.
Can we talk?
-I don't have much time right now. -Don't hang up, please.
I wanted to apologize.
I was an idiot.
Can we meet up and talk things through?
Why? You don't care about me.
That's not true.
Let me explain. Then you can tell me to fuck off.
But let's not leave it like this, please.
Hello?
I'll pick you up at the rowing club. What time are you done?
At 10:00 p.m.
Good afternoon, Mrs. Jurado.
Good afternoon, Mrs. Costeira.
I'm calling to let you know everything's going smoothly.
Almost 30 years ago, I was about to give birth to my Xoan.
It was a painful and liberating moment.
-Almost like the one you'll give me-- -Mrs. Costeira.
-…by making sure-- -I'm sorry, but I have to go.
Of course.
Thank you. Goodbye.
XOAN SEOANE COSTEIRA YOUR MOTHER WILL NEVER FORGET YOU
See you tomorrow, Violeta.
Hey, you sure you don't want a ride?
-No, it's fine. Someone's picking me up. -Okay.
Turn off the lights.
And kill the engine.
-I don't like this. -Agreed.
If you wanted to kill someone, this would be the perfect place.
Did you bring your gun?
-I did. Did you? -Yes.
-But I've never used one in my life. -Me neither.
-Ready? -Let's go.
Hey.
Are you hungry?
I bought some really good stuff. We can have dinner at my place.
I'm not having dinner with you.
I'm sorry. I shouldn't have treated you that way.
I had a problem with Milky and I got overwhelmed.
-You had a problem with Milky? -Yes.
Did you call to tell me you had a problem with Milky?
-No. -That's why you blew me off?
Is that why you kicked me out?
-It's not that, Elmer. -What is it, then?
Look, I always pick the wrong guys.
I always end up with guys who don't treat me right, who…
For a moment, I thought you were like them.
And I panicked.
I'm sorry.
I don't believe you, Violeta.
The other day, I hooked up with another guy.
I was in a bad place, and…
I think I did it to push you out of my life.
To make sure…
you'd never want to be with me again.
I already knew.
I don't understand.
That night, I went to your place to talk to you, and you weren't there…
so I decided to wait under the arches, and I saw you both.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry you had to see that.
I guess…
now you know what kind of person I am.
No, I don't.
Well, someone who…
doesn't know herself as well as she thinks she does.
Someone who doesn't know what she wants.
Who doesn't know what's good for her.
Who hurts people.
Well, someone who's really lost.
We're all very lost.
Yeah.
But I'm also alone.
I've been alone for a long time.
It scares me.
I don't know what'll happen.
But I need you to know you've changed my life.
I love you.
Doesn't look like he's killing anyone tonight.
What?
I love you.
-A lot? -A whole lot.
I don't want you to feel alone.
And I don't want to hurt you anymore.
Orson.
I need to talk to you about something urgent.
Can you come over?
Good morning.
-Hi. -Hi.
Here we go. Coffee here.
Decaf here.
-Thanks, Fátima. -Any time.
Thank you.
-What's up? -Huh?
Nothing.
-What's up with you? -Nothing.
Are you freaking out?
No. I'm fine.
Sure.
This is the first time you've cheated on your wife.
Jesus, don't say it like that.
Well, how do you want me to say it? The first time you've committed adultery?
I'm not saying it to get a response. It's clear. It's the first time.
-You think I'm that prudish? -No.
No. I think you're sweet. And faithful.
I used to think so too.
If you want, we can take turns.
Sure. Go on home.
I'll take over from here.
Okay.
I'll head home, take a shower,
and then swing by the office so they don't miss us too much.
I'll call if anything comes up.
Okay. Bye.
Bye.
So, she's alive.
I tried.
I swear I tried, Mom. I did what you said.
But I can't go against how I feel.
I love her.
Listen to yourself, Elmer.
Listen to yourself.
That girl's got you wrapped around her finger.
Can't you see?
And then there's that woman threatening to turn us in.
-What woman? -What do you mean, "What woman"?
You have a job to do, Elmer. Have you forgotten?
A job for Sabela Costeira.
That woman's not right in the head. She doesn't care about anything.
She told me that if we don't deliver, she'll report us.
You told me you canceled the job.
Well, like you said, I tried, son.
-You didn't tell her, did you? -I tried.
You lied to me. Again.
Just like you did.
You've never cared about my happiness.
All you care about is your damn money, and getting back the house in Mexico.
-That's all you care about. -What are you talking about?
Those aren't your words. You don't talk like that.
Those are that girl's words, for sure.
Someone who loves you doesn't turn you against your family.
Think about what she wants from you.
-What do you want from me? -What do I want from you?
What, for me to go back to how I was?
I want you to live.
To live how, Mom?
Like you used to, happy, calm, and normal.
Happy? I couldn't be happy. I had no emotions, or did you forget?
What are you talking about, Elmer?
You want me to go back to how I was so you can control me at will.
Don't talk to me like that ever again.
Okay. I'll just tell you one thing.
I'm leaving home.
You've turned me into a killer, Mom.
I've killed 11 people for you.
Because you asked me to.
That girl's got you brainwashed, Elmer.
Make sure nothing happens to Violeta.
-Hi. -Hi.
What's with the suitcase?
Can I stay with you for a few days?
Damn it, Torres.
Did I scare you?
-I wasn't expecting you. -Sorry. Coffee?
Thank you.
You didn't need to come.
I don't think anyone's getting killed tonight.
I'll stick around for a while.
Just in case.
Good morning.
Good morning. Look at this breakfast.
Have a seat.
It'll take me all day to eat this.
Or all weekend.
This is for you.
Are you serious?
So you can come and go as you please.
Thanks, really.
No problem. Dig in.
HELENA I WOKE UP AND YOU WEREN'T THERE
DID YOU SLEEP AT HOME? CALL ME WHEN YOU CAN. KISSES
Anything new?
No. He's in the house.
Are you okay?
Yes.
I was just thinking it'd be amazing if we caught him.
Really amazing.
We could write a book like the one that FBI agent wrote.
"Torres and Carrera."
"Carrera and Torres."
Well, everyone knows the second name is always better.
"Torres and Carrera," then.
I'm going to get a coffee. Want one?
Yes. Make it strong, please.
-He saw us. -I know.
I swear my heart stopped for a few seconds.
We have to talk to Homicide.
China, my dear.
Well, well, well.
Good ol' Orson.
-Yeah. The house is nice. -Right?
I lived there ten long years.
Until my mom lost it.
But now I can buy it back.
And that's largely thanks to you, Mr. Orson.
I'll never forget that first job.
You're always welcome in this house.
-How about a little tequila? -No.
This liver's said, "We're done, buddy."
-Well… -No more.
Jeez.
-And what about quitting smoking? -That's one's tougher.
We're getting to the age where we need to be careful, Mr. Orson.
How's business?
Business?
There's business only if there's a lot of cash involved.
Or a good friend.
I appreciate that.
You took a tough blow, huh, China?
What do you want from me?
Admit it. Neither of us knows how to do this.
And not only is it dangerous, but we probably won't even catch him.
Maybe, but no one else is gonna do it.
Tell me you could show up tomorrow like nothing happened
and go back to finding husbands who went out for cigarettes.
We have to catch them, Torres. It's up to us, and that's that.
And let's try not to get killed.
Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ, Carrera.
Go home and rest.
Things will look better in the morning.
I hope so.
Are you staying?
Just for a bit. I want to check something.
But don't worry about me, go on.
Hi.
Milky.
How's it going?
Just playing with Milky.
Hey, should we go out for dinner or order in?
I've got to go.
I have a pressing matter I can't put off.
Oh.
How mysterious.
No, it's a client who called about something, and…
-Right… -You know what I'm like.
I can't let the plants die on me.
-Right. -But I'll be right back. Don't worry.
-Wait here for me. -You can make it up to me later.
WHAT HAPPENS TO PLANTS IF THERE'S A BODY BURIED UNDER THEM?
DECOMPOSITION ISLANDS AND HUMAN CADAVERS.
Yes!
Damn it.
Violeta, um…
I know you're going to say I'm a paranoid freak, whatever,
but I just saw Elmer lurking around Sabela's place.
I don't know. Call me.
What are you doing here?
-Decomposition islands. -What?
The soil where a body is buried is called a "decomposition island."
-So? -I've been thinking about the bodies.
I kept going over it. This is the key. We need to find them.
-What did you take? -Red Bull. A lot.
I thought, if they were butchers, what would they do with the bodies?
Tell me.
I don't know, Carrera. Chop them up?
Do we really have to talk about this here?
Yes. If they were sailors, they'd dump them at sea.
And if they were farmers, they'd feed them to the pigs.
But what do gardeners do?
You think they bury the bodies at their business?
Killers have always buried their victims at home. That's how it is.
And now comes the big one.
Oh, there's more?
A smoker's body, because of the crap in their lungs,
causes little blue spots to appear on plants
which can be detected with a UV light.
-Is that true? -Absolutely.
-We have to go to the nursery now. -That Red Bull really messed you up.
We need a search warrant.
Seriously, don't look at me like that. You know perfectly well.
Plus, you dragged me out of my house in the middle of the night.
-We'll talk tomorrow. Okay? -Okay.
-See you tomorrow. -See you tomorrow.
Hey.
Thanks for coming out.
Good night, ma'am. See you tomorrow.
Who are you?
What are you doing here?
Huh?
What are you looking for? What do you want?
To talk to you. About the job you hired my mother for.
Your mother?
Mrs. Jurado.
What happened?
We're not going through with it.
And you're going to leave Violeta alone.
Violeta.
It was her, wasn't it?
That crazy girl convinced you, huh?
You were supposed to kill her, and now you're here to kill me.
Violeta doesn't know anything.
THE GARDENER
CATUXA VOICE MESSAGE
How'd it go?
Do you have alcohol and bandages?
What happened?
I was working with an acacia. They have huge thorns, and I cut myself.
Let me see.
Wow…
Come here, I'll patch you up.
Let's go.
-Take it off. -Slowly.
Okay.
It's pulling.
That's quite a cut.
It's not as bad as it looks. Don't worry.
Was the plant huge?
-Ah. That stings a little. -Sorry, but I have to do this.
Holy shit.
Subtitle translation by: Darina O'Hagan