Look, honey. I only want the girl in the bar.
I sleep with whoever I like. And you're not my type.
You know, someday you'll need a favor.
And then I'll be your type.
First you stole the job from Ali, now you're stealing my clients?
You should be two animals at once. A fox and a snake.
What? Uh?
Now what?
Give it to me. Give it to me!
Hey. Want to get back at the beaner who got you fired?
I like you.
I guess I don't need to say it after chasing you like this.
I'm not interested in dating you or anybody else.
Please stop following me, OK? I can't stand it.
Come on, Teresa...
- You're under arrest for dealing. - What?
Send me anywhere. But I can't return to Mexico, no way.
I would be killed in Mexico.
One less.
Usually, these procedures are not so fast. But the Mexican will be deported.
If you sleep with Marcelo Caceres, you're free to go.
Yeah, it's me.
Your old boss.
Please tell Mr. Caceres I accept the terms.
- You got me out? - No, not me.
My friend Jaime. I asked him to help you.
He didn't help me either.
MELILLA, SPAIN NORTH OF AFRICA
He didn't help me either.
Why don't you tell Santiago where I go, who I go with and what for?
I don't know, maybe you'll stop following me.
For your information, women like me only cause misery.
So long!
Come on... at least explain me what's going on.
Nothing's going on. Because I'm nothing. Nobody.
If I die today, nothing would happen.
No one cares about me in this damn world.
Look. I don't know what mess are you in,
but if there's anything I can do for you, whatever...
Nobody can help me.
Only the pig that sold me my freedom. And I'll pay for it.
I have no choice.
You know, if you really want to help me...
forget about me.
You got me into enough trouble.
Did I get you into trouble? Me?
I only tried to help you!
What's up with her? Is she crazy?
Laly, Laly.
Why don't you tell us already where is Santiago?
I swear I don't know.
He must be with the girl he hooked up with.
We were gonna cross the channel in the morning.
But he'll come, Siso. He has to come.
Again.
Why don't you save some for Santiago?
That asshole should get his fair share, right?
He had the idea of separating from Club Pernas, not me.
And you followed him like a lamb. Right?
He's out. Now what?
We wait. Lalo told us the truth.
Santiago must be on her way here.
What did I see in her?
She even blames me for having to sleep with that man.
- It's the government delegate. - I don't care who that fucker is.
Lucky him... she isn't even pretty.
By the way... why did she say you know her well?
Well, we don't really know each other...
I want to get to know you. Let's have dinner or something.
I was thinking of somebody else.
We had a moment.
You slept with her too?
Why didn't you tell me?
It's not important, she was thinking of somebody else.
Tequila?
- Is it Hidalgo? - Hidalgo.
Baby... I have something important to give you.
- What? - Close your eyes.
- What are you up to? - Wait.
Come on!
- A present for me? - Yes!
- A silver weekly bracelet? - Yes.
It's awesome!
- Thank you. - You're welcome. Do you like it?
- It's gorgeous. - Look, look.
- It has an inscription, right? - Yeah, the letters of your name.
- A letter for every day. - And Sundays?
- I put a G in Sundays. - For Güerito?
Exactly. On Sundays, you're mine!
But there's a problem.
I don't want to be yours on Sundays. I want to be yours forever.
Baby...
Not everything lasts forever.
It scares me when you say those things.
Baby, it's OK...
Everything's OK!
Relax... don't worry.
I'll take care of you.
Relax.
You're only in charge of loving me. I'll handle all the bad things.
OK.
Have you seen her face? Like a lamb going to the slaughter!
Oh, Ali! It's been a while since I've had this fun being evil!
You're the worst, Sheila! That's why I like you so much.
Can you get us something stronger? Ahmed!
What are you looking at? Do I have monkeys on my face?
The only monkey here was your beaner friend.
And now she's back in her jungle.
Just as she came here. One hand forth and one back.
She had it coming. She took what's mine.
She didn't take anything, because you don't have anything!
You're just jealous.
Don't call me names in another language, or I'll kick your ass!
Let it go! Let it go!
Fatima's just messing with you.
- I swear... - OK, I don't want any details.
Let's not talk about it. Thanks for everything, anyway.
See you.
Take care, OK?
Yeah?
- Is the Mister in? - Come in, please.
I'll let him know.
Teresa Mendoza, the Mexican...
Welcome to my humble home, Teresita.
I'd like to thank you for what you did.
Don't waste your breath with gratitude.
I've got a better idea. Come here.
Hey, no sad faces. This isn't the Roman circus.
Torturing you isn't exactly in my plans.
But don't give me ideas, honey.
Come.
I want this to be a perfect day for both of us.
You'll find a little present on my bed.
I want you to wear it.
But first take a shower. Take that jail smell away.
You'll choke on your own words, Mexican.
What are you thinking about?
That Mexican... she never spent a dime in clothes.
She was stingy.
When the police came, she didn't have time at all.
She left Spain empty handed!
Then, dear, we should pay a visit to her apartment.
Maybe... she forgot something.
That's my Ali!
Let's go.
- Your rum! - For you!
I couldn't resist seeing you naked.
Don't play hard to get with me, it doesn't suit you.
You're perfect, Teresita.
A goddess.
We're gonna have such a good time...
Right?
You can't complain, this is five star luxury.
I'm not complaining.
This is my present. I want you to wear it.
You'll find my wife's make up and perfumes in there.
That's enough, OK? Can we get this done already?
It's not that easy, Teresita.
I had to play a lot of cards to get you out of jail,
and to cancel your deportation.
Look at you.
You're nothing but a clumsy waitress in a low-life bar.
And I'm the most powerful man in Melilla,
and you had the guts to humiliate me!
And that has a price.
Meet me in the pool in 15 minutes.
Get dressed and made up like you really are.
A slut.
Series based on the work of Arturo Pérez Reverte - La Reina del Sur
Damn!
The police did a good job, uh?
They searched everywhere.
Look how your cousin left everything.
And who's this handsome blond?
He looks like a movie star. Or TV.
Some women are just lucky.
Unlike me. Such is life.
Ali?
Look. What do men see in her?
Look at her, look! He looks like a rat!
Enough already! Help me find money or expensive stuff before someone comes!
Who would come? She's all alone.
Quickly, Sheila! We should leave soon!
Santiago... run! Run!
Asshole! Don't let him get away, damn it!
What's up, Santiago?
Relax, man. Calm down.
How's life in Melilla?
What? Are you not happy to see me?
Finally we meet face to face again.
- Thank you, Walter. - Can I help you with anything else?
You can go. I won't need you until tomorrow. Thanks.
Oh, listen. Tell the lady to please come down.
- I've been waiting for a while. - Gladly.
Teresa? Why don't we have a drink?
- Bitch... - What's up, man?
Finally.
You kept me waiting for too long.
Come closer.
Dance for me.
I can't dance.
You can't dance? All beautiful girls can dance.
Dance.
Slowly strip down, turn me on.
Take your clothes off. OK?
Come on. Now!
Come on!
Mexican... You have the body of a goddess.
Take your top off.
Wait.
I want a closer look.
Come on.
On your knees, on the pillow.
You can't say we don't treat Mexican princesses right.
Do you know what to do?
Do you? Or you don't?
I know.
Good.
You're good, Mexican.
A professional.
You can make good money for your services if you want.
I think you liked it.
Look at me. Answer.
- I'm asking you something. - What do you want me to say?
Did you like it?
Do you want me to lie? I really liked it.
Where are you going?
I need a shower.
Say good bye to the South, Santiago.
Say good bye to this land, your girls... and your boat.
You'll pay for this.
Take him away.
Sachega!
Lume!
- They're gonna kill us, Santiago! - Shut up!
They're taking us to Galicia to kill us, it's all your fault.
Stop it! Don't give him the pleasure of seeing us like this.
Keep searching, Ali! There's gotta be something!
That one wouldn't even spend her saliva in spitting!
What's this?
What is it? Ali, what did you find?
American dollars!
And euros!
This is great!
See? I told you, the girl is stingy!
- Hey... we'll go fifty fifty, right? - No way. I found it.
What are you saying, idiot? And whose idea was it? Uh?
If it wasn't for me, you'd be drinking in the Yamila.
Sweet Jesus!
- What's that? - This is worthless!
It's a Mexican emerald. I've always wanted one!
Put it on, please.
Put in on.
Ali, we're rich!
- Now let's go. - No, Ali...
I want to have sex here!
- In the Mexican's bedroom! - No way!
I want to do it here! And call me...
"Horny Mexican".
We'll go fifty fifty.
Call me that, please, say...
"Horny Mexican, I like your emerald!"
Horny Mexican, I like your emerald.
- Yes! - And now, let's go!
What are you doing? Where are you going, idiot?
Ali! Ali, come back, I said!
Ali! OK, it's your loss!
Surprise, Teresita.
Very good. I give you an A on hygiene and citizenship education.
Where are you going?
I'll get dressed. I have to go to work.
The only place you were going to was Mexico. Deported.
And thanks to me, you're here. Still.
We are not done yet, Teresita.
Blue pill. The invention of the century.
Come, come.
Come closer.
I like you. I don't need to say it, after chasing you like this.
Won't you say something?
I don't know what mess are you in,
but if there's anything I can do for you, whatever it is...
O GROVE, GALICIA SPAIN
How many times did your father recite this incantation with me, Santiago?
Making a queimada.
Traitor!
Poor Teresa.
And what can I do, Fatima?
I know, but that hashish wasn't hers, she's not a dealer, poor girl.
And how do you know that hashish wasn't hers?
- It's not my problem. - You envy her.
That's your problem.
You're jealous because Dris put her at the till and not you.
I envied her. So, Fatima?
Are you saying I wish evil to her?
It doesn't matter. My girl's in Mexico.
Sheila, it's beautiful!
Where did you get it from? It's new.
Well, it's a present from a merchant marine.
It's a client. He's crazy for me and brings me treats from everywhere.
I don't care, next time the beer's late I'll change provider and...
I'll call you later. Yeah.
Oh my god, Teresa!
What happened? I was so sad...
- I thought you were deported. - I know, but I'm free now.
- Tell me everything. - Yeah.
- How are you? - Good. You?
Dris! Look who's here!
It wasn't so hard, was it?
Wait... I don't get it. What's going on?
Nothing, the Mexican is back with us, that's good.
Come, we must talk.
What are you looking at? Please, there are customers.
Come on, come on.
O GROVE, GALICIA SPAIN
You can't do this to me.
Ungrateful.
Know that you're alive because your father was a loyal friend.
You know I couldn't stay, Mr. Joaquin.
The Coast Guard wants my head because of that dead man.
It was an accident, not my fault. But the body is on me.
You would've been fine under my protection.
But you got ambitious.
You're nothing like your father.
My father spent his life at your side. And he died just as miserable.
Do whatever you want with me. But it won't change what I think.
I managed his shipments for a long time. I've never seen a dime.
That's why I moved South. To be on my own.
My father taught you the business. And that's how you pay it?
He decides when you leave. No one quits here, Santiaguiño.
He fires them...
or kills them.
Well, Teresita. Marcelo Caceres is your protector now.
Now they'll respect you. No one will dare to touch you.
- I don't want to talk about that man. - No?
- That man got you out of jail. - The drugs weren't mine.
- Who put them there, then? - I don't know.
There are only two possibilities, and I'd like to rule one out.
Could I borrow your phone to make a call to Mexico?
- Yes, of course. Go ahead. - Thanks.
Yeah.
One thing. I'll charge you for calling to Mexico.
It must be really expensive, and I don't want to pay for your calls.
I have to be in Mexico City in three days to assume my position.
I'll be coming and going often,
so I want one of the Norteña's planes always available.
Very well, sir.
- Hello? - Don Epifanio?
- It's Teresa Mendoza. - Teresita Mendoza!
I'm sorry to bother, I know I shouldn't call you, but...
Something bad happened, and I think only you can help me find out the truth.
Someone planted drugs on me. I got out of spending time in jail.
I don't know, maybe it came from Mexico. Perhaps you heard or know something.
I'm asking you because you're my protector.
Girl, don't be naive.
No, you know how people are here.
Look, if the drugs had come from Mexico, you'd be dead, girl.
Look, I'll give you some advice. Listen to me well.
Disappear for good, OK? And forget about Mexico.
Mexico's forgotten about you.
I won't stop until you go back to your country!
Dris.
It was Sheila. I'm sure.
She put the drugs in my place. I'm dead sure.
Teresa, calm down. Try to think, OK?
What? She was looking for trouble and now she found some.
Teresa, come here.
If you go back to jail, who would get you out? Caceres will.
Want to sleep with him again?
OK, go kick her ass in front of everybody.
- So we'll do nothing? - I didn't say that.
It's not my problem.
But you need to be discreet. Nobody can see you.
Son!
I can't believe it, Santiago!
Mother...
I thought you were gone for good.
God be blessed!
- And these bruises? - Nothing, mom.
- Santiago, what happened to you? - Come here, give me a hug.
Give me a hug.
I've forgotten about this mess.
Come in.
Don't worry, girl, I'll help you clean this up.
It's like I always said.
Every time we see the police, we end up in jail.
My money...
What?
- It's gone. - What's gone?
- My money's gone. - What?
They stole from me. They stole all my savings.
Everything I got. It's gone.
My boy...
Won't you tell me why they're looking for you?
They came here asking for you a lot.
You don't need to worry.
Come on, mom, I'm not a child anymore.
Come here.
Poor boy.
You're all alone in God's land.
If only you could find a good woman...
A partner who loves you, son.
I thought I'd found her, mother.
But I was wrong.
I told you, the police are pests.
The emerald from Güero's birthday is gone too.
- Emerald? Who's Güero? - And the picture...
- Damn. - But, girl..
- Is Güero a man? - No, Güero is not a man.
He's a half of my life.
And he's gone.
I just...
I can't take it anymore. I'm so sick of it!