The Alibi (2025) s01e01 Episode Script

[THEME MUSIC PLAYING]
[TENSE MUSIC PLAYING]
[VINCENT] Upholding the truth
requires courage.
It means speaking up
when you see falsehood
even when it's unpopular
or inconvenient.
That is what
Cabrera News is all about.
Even when it's unpopular
or inconvenient.
That is what
Cabrera News is all about.
[WATER SPLASHING]
[PHONE RINGING]
Our contact's getting scared.
He's exposing
very powerful people.
If he reveals the truth,
he might get harmed.
Well, our whole exposé
rests on him.
He's the whistle blower.
I don't care what he does,
but I want an
exclusive interview today.
Okay, Sir Vincent.
We'll try our best.
I don't want your best.
[VINCENT] I want results.
[TENSE MUSIC CONTINUES]
[TENSE MUSIC CONTINUES]
[ELEVATOR BELL RINGS]
Will the announcement affect
our upcoming articles?
- Wait for the announcement.
-George, call for a team huddle.
We'll talk about
the presentation for investors.
It's good you're finally here.
Walter has an announcement.
[WALTER] No other news channel
knows about this.
- [SIGHS]
- [WALTER] Okay.
- But this won't do.
- Noted, sir.
- [EXHALES DEEPLY]
- Yeah, change that.
- Walter.
- Thank you.
Vincent. Good, you're here.
I didn't want to make
the announcement without you.
What announcement?
Well, it's about the
closure of Cabrera News.
- Be quiet.
- Look, you know the situation.
I'm already talking to
potential investors.
Cabrera News will
continue to operate, Walter.
I'm just following orders.
And we've exhausted
every possible venue.
I mean, we've cut costs,
we've restructured.
But in the end,
the financial losses are
just too deep to recover from.
Then, just give me more time,
and I'll give you
the improvements you need.
I have a presentation prepared
for major potential
sponsors this week.
Time is also money, Vincent.
You know that.
And like I said,
I'm just following orders.
Don't make the announcement.
I'll talk to the higher-ups.
We're friends, Walter.
Just give me this.
I can't believe you're pulling
the friendship card right now.
You know, Vincent,
you need to accept
the situation we're in.
Look, you're just prolonging
the agony for everyone.
The closure of Cabrera News
isn't a reflection
of your work, okay?
Or failure.
You know what?
Cabrera News
is not shutting down.
[TENSE MUSIC PLAYING]
You're closing down Cabrera News
without even telling me?!
When a king
makes moves, Vincent,
does he need to tell
his subjects first?
[SCOFFS] So you just
see me as a subject?
I'm the Chairman, Vincent.
I can do whatever I please.
I own everything
in this building,
down to the nails and cement.
You're wrong, Dad.
This company was built off
the employees' blood and sweat.
I have no time
to argue with you.
Dad, so many employees
are relying on Cabrera News.
We're not running
a charity here.
Look, Vincent.
If you think we haven't
tried everything
to save Cabrera News
Truth isn't important
to people anymore, Vincent.
Nowadays, people choose
to believe in
whatever they want to.
[MOROSE MUSIC PLAYING]
What happened to you, Dad?
Weren't you
a journalist before?
"The Nation's Ally."
Isn't that your moniker?
You of all people should
want to save Cabrera News.
I'm a former journalist.
No one wants to read serious
journalism now, Vincent.
So what's the point
of our digital channel?
People nowadays choose
to believe in fake news.
Have you seen
your numbers, Vincent?
Trash!
But what about our
responsibility to the people?
People who don't watch us.
So, what obligation
are you talking about?
Our loyalty is
with our shareholders.
So, you'll shut down
Cabrera News just like that?
Dad, I worked so hard
to build this channel,
from publishing
to what it is now.
Not everything you work hard for
will stay forever.
You need to go with the flow,
or you'll drown!
[RUBIK'S CUBE CLICKS]
That is your truth.
Not mine.
[CLICKING CONTINUES]
I'd rather go down fighting.
Just because you're
a Cabrera,
that doesn't mean you are
entitled to everything.
Just give me six months.
I have a big exposé.
The kids of the
biggest names in society,
they're involved in
raping and drugging women.
And they share it all
in an exclusive chat group.
This is big news.
Do we have friends in that list?
I'll show you the list.
I'll make the numbers
of Cabrera News go up.
And if I can't,
I'll shut it down myself.
Time is money, Vincent.
Okay, give me three months.
But if I save Cabrera News,
make me the new CEO.
You can't handle it.
Watch me.
[SUSPENSEFUL STING]
[RUBIK'S CUBE CLICKS]
You know what
you remind me of, Vincent?
A fucking sewage rat.
Already on the brink of death,
but it continues to fight back.
I'll take that as a compliment.
[UNSETTLING MUSIC PLAYING]
[CELLPHONE RINGING]
[PHONE BEEPS]
George.
Landslide?!
[TENSE MUSIC PLAYING]
[WOMAN] My son! My son!
- Sir, please hurry!
- Ma'am, we've got it.
Son, don't give up!
- Keep fighting for Mama!
- What happened here?
What happened?
Can you tell us what happened?
- Ma'am, what happened?
- [MOTORCYCLE ENGINE REVS]
- Son! My son!
- What happened, ma'am?
[WOMAN CRIES]
Ma'am, can you
tell us what happened?
- No! My son! [CRIES]
- [INDISTINCT CHATTER]
My son! [CRIES]
[MOROSE MUSIC PLAYING]
You're late.
Too bad you didn't
get here on time.
See you. We'll pull out now.
[VAN ENGINE STARTS]
What happened?
[WOMAN] You stubborn girl!
You already took a bath!
- You're filthy again! Huh?!
- [GIRL CRIES]
You were already clean earlier!
You just took a bath!
- Wait here.
- [GIRL CONTINUES CRYING]
Look at what you've done!
- I'm so tired of this!
- [VINCENT] Ma'am.
Uh, I'm with Cabrera News.
Our cameras are over there.
Uh, while your
daughter's crying,
can we shoot some footage
of her crying?
We'll relate it
to the recent landslide.
She can seem like
one of the victims.
Is that okay?
I'll take care of you.
Oh, all right.
May I put some dirt
on your daughter?
- [WOMAN] All right.
- [GIRL SNIFFLES]
- There.
- What's Sir Vincent doing here?
He doesn't need
to be on the field.
Sir Vincent wants
everything to be perfect.
He doesn't mind doing the work,
as long as it's perfect.
What's he planning?
Watch and learn.
- [GIRL CRYING]
- Okay, Mike. Go, interview.
[MIKE] Now, we're talking to
- Zoom out, George.- the landslide victims.
[CRYING] I don't understand
why this happened to us.
Focus on the mom!
- We lost our home.
- [VINCENT] Focus on the mom!
- We lost everything we have.
- Okay, close up on the girl.
- [MIKE] What will you do now?
- [VINCENT] George.
- [CRYING]
- We don't know where to go.
Zoom out. Mike, act like
you feel sorry for them.
Keep crying. Very good.
Three, two, one, cut!
[GLUM MUSIC PLAYING]
[NANNY]
Oh, sir, you're home already.
Sorry, I was just
putting Bea to sleep,
but I ended up
falling asleep, too.
It's fine.
Where's Claudia?
[NANNY] She's not home yet, sir.
[GLUM MUSIC CONTINUES]
Does Bea still have a fever?
[NANNY] Yes, she still does.
[VINCENT]
Alright, I'll take care of her.
[BAG THUDS]
Where have you been?
Have you forgotten?
I'm in charge of the venue
for your dad's birthday.
Bea still has a fever.
Touch her.
She didn't have a fever
when I left.
You shouldn't have left.
Our daughter has a fever.
Have you been drinking?
[SCOFFS] You know
I did some food tasting
and whatnot.
Claudia, all I'm saying is that
you shouldn't leave Bea alone.
- She has a fever
- Shh, shh, shh.
Sorry.
I'm not Mother Theresa.
I'm just the one entrusted with
organizing your dad's birthday.
Where's your wedding ring?
[TENSE MUSIC PLAYING]
[CLAUDIA] It's in my bag.
I know it's here.
It's here.
- Oh my god. I'm so sorry.
- I'll get it.
Why do you keep taking it off?
It's loose.
You know, wine has calories.
It fits perfectly.
[TENSE MUSIC CONTINUES]
[CLAUDIA] I missed you.
[SMOOCHES]
Bea, wait for your mom
before going down, okay?
Careful, Bea.
Don't get your dress dirty.
Fiona, is everything ready?
Yes, Ma'am Claudia.
Everything is ready
for the event.
Even the villas
for the guests are ready.
I'll also handle
their check-in process.
[WALTER] Bea!
- Bea!
- Uncle Walter!
Mm
Let's see.
Wow, you look so beautiful.
- Thanks, Uncle Walter.
- [WALTER CHUCKLES]
Bea, come here,
let's take a selfie.
- Come here.
- I'll do it, ma'am.
- Thank you.
- Vincent.
Okay, smile!
[CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKS]
[FOREBODING MUSIC PLAYING]
[HELICOPTER WHIRRING]
[UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYING
OVER SPEAKERS]
[ARTHUR]
Engineer Chua, Engineer Chua!
You know what?
I've worked with a lot
of talented people,
but seeing my own son Matthew
step up as the new COO
of Cabrera Land
has been extraordinary.
He is not just my son.
He earned his place there.
And it's not just him
holding Cabrera Land.
His leadership is driving
our biggest subsidiary.
I'm a proud father!
[CHUCKLING]
Well, who else
would I take after?
Man, looks like Edward's
the next in line.
Of course, that's why
I've been bugging Dad
to let me help in the company.
Uh, are you sure about that?
We all know Dad.
He's not going
to go easy on you.
I'm willing to start
from the bottom.
Just like Vincent.
[FANCY MUSIC PLAYING
OVER SPEAKERS]
[GUEST 1] I think Vincent has
been doing a great job lately.
Their news about the landslide
went viral.
Even that exposé about
the nepo-kids in the group chat?
Wow! Everybody's
been talking about it.
[GUEST 2] Arthur, you should
be proud of Vincent.
Even if he's adopted,
he has proven his worth
as a Cabrera.
You know, my problem
with virality is that
it doesn't guarantee
lasting impact or true value.
Even if you're
extremely popular today,
you can be forgotten tomorrow.
[VINCENT] And Dad's right.
Viral moments come and go.
But
they can spark conversation
and raise awareness.
Sometimes,
that's all we need for change.
[JACQUELINE]
Uh, is the cake ready?
[FANCY MUSIC CONTINUES]
The program is about to start.
Let's go?
[GUESTS APPLAUDING]
You know, I started as a young,
stubborn investigative
journalist.
And my goal was to be
the voice of the poor
and the oppressed.
I have faced a lot of
threats and hardships.
Countless doors
slammed in my face,
but every truth we exposed
made it all worth it.
[GUESTS APPLAUDING]
I was branded
as an ally of truth,
and Cabrera News was born.
- [GUESTS APPLAUDING]
- [INSPIRING MUSIC PLAYING]
From there,
we dared to dream bigger.
And the Cabrera Group
of Companies was built.
Cabrera Bank, Cabrera Land,
Cabrera Protect,
and so much more.
Tonight is not only about
looking back at the past.
Tonight is also about
passing the torch.
You know
it is time for me
to step down
as the CEO of Cabrera News.
But wait
I won't be gone at all.
I will continue to serve
as the CEO of
Cabrera Group of Companies.
- [GUESTS APPLAUDING]
- [INSPIRING MUSIC CONTINUES]
But Cabrera News
needs fresh energy
a new leader.
Leadership is not
just about bloodline.
It is also about heart,
commitment, and vision.
Knowing that my legacy
will be continued.
Now, not only did I train
this person myself,
I practically raised him.
He's someone I see myself in.
He has my drive and fire
to build something
for the future.
So, friends,
ladies and gentlemen,
with great pride,
I officially name the new CEO
of Cabrera News
[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC STING]
Walter Cunanan!
- [GUESTS APPLAUDING]
- [GRIM MUSIC PLAYING]
Sir, uh thank you so much.
I promise you,
I won't let you down.
Let's give him a big hand!
[GUESTS APPLAUDING]
And let's greet Sir Arthur
a happy birthday!
- Happy birthday!
- Happy birthday!
[FIREWORKS WHISTLING, EXPLODING]
[GUESTS CHEERING, APPLAUDING]
[GRIM MUSIC CONTINUES]
[UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYING
OVER SPEAKERS]
Excuse me.
You're a mess.
We had a deal.
I don't take orders from you,
Vincent.
Did I promise you anything?
[VINCENT SCOFFS]
So, all this time,
you were planning on
appointing Walter as CEO?
[MOROSE MUSIC PLAYING]
After all that I did?
I covered up for Cabrera Land.
I protected your friends.
I sacrificed my dignity
to protect you!
All for Cabrera News!
Did I tell you to do that?
Huh?
Did I, Vincent?!
[MOROSE MUSIC CONTINUES]
You did all those on your own.
And you did those
because you knew
you would gain
something out of it!
Right?
You are not righteous, Vincent.
You are selfish!
Those are different.
Just accept that Walter
is a better choice than you!
I am better than him.
You know it, and
everyone here knows it!
I can run Cabrera News better.
Sleep it off!
You should be grateful
I've given Cabrera News
a second life!
[MOROSE MUSIC CONTINUES]
[SCOFFS]
Be grateful?
I worked hard
for everything I have.
But you know what?
No matter what I do, it's never
going to be enough for you!
I've given you my name.
You never treated me
like your son!
[TENSE MUSIC PLAYING]
You want to talk
about being selfish?
Why did you even adopt me
if you could never
treat me like you own?
- Arthur, Vincent, enough!
- Why give me your surname
if I have to beg my whole life
to be treated like family?
Enough! Enough!
[SOBS] Enough.
[TENSE MUSIC CONTINUES]
[JACQUELINE] Vincent.
Vincent, please.
Vincent, please. Let's talk.
I know this is
hard for you, son.
Please.
Believe it or not,
he sees you as his own son.
[SULLEN MUSIC PLAYING]
You know how your dad is.
He's just being tough on you.
He just wants you to learn.
You know what, Mom?
Most of the time
the lie we tell ourselves is
the lie that hurts us the most.
[SULLEN MUSIC CONTINUES]
Vincent.
Hey.
- No hard feelings, okay?
- [THUNDER RUMBLES]
[SCOFFS] Your dad's decision
surprised me too.
What's your plan
for Cabrera News?
Well, um
You know how
Cabrera News is going.
Yes, it's been improving a bit
these past weeks, but
it's still the bastard child
of the Cabrera Group
of Companies.
It's a far last.
It's nothing special.
So sadly,
we'll have to downsize.
We have to cut our losses.
We barely have people left.
Is it really
just about the money?
[SCOFFS]
My loyalty is with the company.
Stop treating public affairs
like a business.
It's the employees
who's lifting up Cabrera News.
And let's be real.
We both know the other
Cabrera businesses benefit
because of Cabrera News.
You know, Vincent
- [THUNDER RUMBLES]
- There's a reason I
was promoted to CEO.
Because if it were you,
you'll run it with emotions
and the company will suffer.
Now, I have to make
tough decisions.
And you need to accept
that you failed.
Who do you think you are?
[THUNDER RUMBLES]
You're just my father's scholar.
His so-called protege.
And yet, you strut around
like you're blood.
You want the truth, Walter?
To him, you're nothing
but a lapdog.
What makes us so different?
You're a Cabrera and I'm not?
What good is that name
if all your life, you've had
to beg for what you want?
- [BLOW LANDS]
- [WALTER GRUNTS]
- [MATTHEW] Hey! Hey!
- [THUNDER RUMBLES]
Hey! Chill!
- Vincent!
- Chill! It's Dad's birthday!
Don't ruin his night!
This is why Dad trusted
Walter instead of you!
[TENSE MUSIC PLAYING]
- [TENSE MUSIC CRESCENDOS]
- [THUNDER RUMBLES]
Enough.
[MUSIC FADES]
[EDWARD]
Calm down, Vincent.
Relax.
Go back to the party, Edward.
I don't need a babysitter.
- Vincent
- [VINCENT HUFFS]
I know it's hard to accept,
but I'm sure Dad had
his reasons for his decision.
You don't have
to be upset at Walter.
You don't need to keep
defending him, Edward.
I'm not defending him.
Leave this problem
to us, Edward.
Just go back to the party.
I'll be okay.
[CLAUDIA] Vincent!
I just heard what happened.
Did you really have
to throw hands?!
My god, how embarrassing!
I'm fine, by the way.
Come on.
Let's go back to the villa.
Thank you, Edward.
[PHONE RINGING]
- Wait.
- [RINGING CONTINUES]
- [PHONE BEEPS]
- Hello?
- [TENSE MUSIC PLAYING]
- [STAFF] Good news, sir.
I talked to the lawyer
representing someone
from the nepo kids group chat.
They want an exclusive
interview to share their side.
Okay, good.
But, sir
they're only available tonight.
It'll be at their office
on Bonifacio Avenue.
[TENSE MUSIC CONTINUES]
Alright. Call Mike
and George right away.
I'm going to meet
them there, okay?
- I have to go.
- Why?
Emergency interview.
Maybe that's all for the best
so you don't make
a bigger mess.
I'll just check on Bea.
[TENSE MUSIC CONTINUES]
[THUNDER RUMBLES]
[PHONE DINGS]
[TENSE MUSIC CONTINUES]
"Sir, they got cold feet and
backed out. Interview's off."
[TENSE MUSIC CRESCENDOS, ENDS]
- [DOOR OPENS]
- [THUNDER RUMBLES]
[RUMBLING CONTINUES]
[THUNDER RUMBLES]
[VINCENT] Claudia?
[DOOR OPENS]
Claudia?
[RUMBLING CONTINUES]
[PENSIVE MUSIC PLAYING]
[THUNDER RUMBLES]
[PENSIVE MUSIC CONTINUES]
[THUNDER RUMBLES]
[THUNDER RUMBLES]
[MUSIC BECOMES SUSPENSEFUL]
I'm on my way.
[THUNDER RUMBLES]
[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC CONTINUES]
[LINE RINGING]
- [SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC CONTINUES]
- [RINGING CONTINUES]
[THUNDER RUMBLES]
[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC CONTINUES]
[RINGING CONTINUES]
[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC SWELLS]
[LINE RINGING]
[TENSE MUSIC PLAYING]
[THUNDER RUMBLES]
[RUMBLING CONTINUES]
Daddy, where's Mommy?
Dear
[TENSE MUSIC CONTINUES]
[THUNDER RUMBLES]
Let's go, dear. Daddy will
walk with you to the villa.
[THUNDER RUMBLES]
[BREATHES HEAVILY]
[THUNDER RUMBLES]
[RUMBLING CONTINUES]
[WOMAN YELPING ON TV]
[WOMAN SCREAMING ON TV]
[DOOR SLAMS]
[CLAUDIA SNIFFS]
- [CLUTCH CLATTERS]
- [TV TURNS OFF]
Where have you been?
Mom and Dad needed
some help at their villa.
I thought you were going
to cover an interview.
It was called off.
- When we get home
- [THUNDER RUMBLES]
apologize.
To Walter too.
[CLAUDIA SNIFFING]
[THUNDER RUMBLES]
What?
Are you taking their side too?
I'm not taking
anyone's side, Vincent.
I just want peace!
Can you stop being a sore loser?
[HUFFS]
What? Are you angry?
Did I say something wrong?
Everyone thinks
you're a loser, Vincent.
That's why even your dad
has no trust in you.
[CHUCKLES SCORNFULLY]
You're nothing,
you know that?
It's all just bravado.
That's why you're so desperate
with Cabrera News.
You're so desperate
to prove yourself, right?
That you're worthy
of your family name?
[CHUCKLES SCORNFULLY]
Cabrera News practically
became your mistress.
That's why I filed for
an annulment before, remember?
I can take bullshit
from everyone,
but not from you!
You're supposed to be my family.
I did everything I could
to fix our marriage.
Well, you can't fix
everything, Vincent.
You need time alone.
Think for once in your life.
- [DOOR OPENS]
- [THUNDER RUMBLES]
And I'm leaving with Bea.
I'll pack our things.
I'll just wait for the driver.
Stay here if you want.
[MOROSE MUSIC PLAYING]
- [BAG UNZIPS]
- [CLAUDIA HUFFS]
[THUNDER RUMBLES]
[OBJECTS CLATTER]
[INHALES DEEPLY,
EXHALES SHARPLY]
- [PHONE BEEPS]
- [ROCK MUSIC PLAYS LOUDLY]
[PHONE CLATTERS]
- [SNIFFING]
- [DOOR BELL RINGS]
[ROCK MUSIC CONTINUES PLAYING]
Well, babe?
Ready for round two?
[TENSE MUSIC STING]
You've got a lot
of explaining to do.
[ROCK MUSIC STOPS]
[THUNDER RUMBLES]
- Hey! Hey, uh
- Miss.
- Move out of the way, please.
- Can I hitch a ride?
I just need to leave this resort
and I can't get a cab.
Please.
- Come on.
- Hey!
- What are you doing?!
- It'll just be a short ride.
I just really need
to leave right now.
What's up with this?
- [THUNDER RUMBLES]
- Why is the seatbelt stuck?
Don't tug at it like that.
See?
Come on, let's go.
Chop chop.
[ENGINE STARTS]
Just until the exit.
[UNSETTLING MUSIC PLAYING]
- Hey! What's that for?!
- [CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKS]
I'll send it to my friends.
You're a stranger. You might
do something to me.
Let's go.
[ENGINE HUMMING]
[WOMAN ON RADIO] Pablo,
a guest is complaining
about the loud music
coming from Villa 4.
[PABLO] Copy, sir.
[MUFFLED ROCK MUSIC PLAYING]
[GUARD] Sir?
[KNOCKS ON DOOR]
Good evening, sir.
[KNOCKS ON DOOR]
Sir, your music is too loud.
We got a complaint from a guest.
Sir, we're coming in.
[MUFFLED ROCK MUSIC
CONTINUES PLAYING]
[KEYCARD READER BEEPS]
[ROCK MUSIC BLARES]
- [POLICE SIREN WAILING]
- [TENSE MUSIC PLAYING]
[AMBULANCE HORN HONKS,
SIREN WAILS]
[TENSE MUSIC CONTINUES]
[WOMAN] Pull over.
I'll get off here.
Thanks for the ride.
Driver, to the Basement, please.
[MOTORCYCLE ENGINE SPUTTERS ON]
[UNSETTLING MUSIC PLAYING]
[REPORTER ON RADIO]This just in:
A body was found
at an exclusive resort
in the town of San Rafael.
According to our source,
a man was found dead
and covered in blood
in one of the villas.
We're still verifying
the identity of the victim,
but according to
our informant
- [CAR HORN BLARES]
- [TIRES SCREECH]
[CAR HORN HONKS]
[TIRES SCREECH]
- [TIRE BURSTS]
- [BRAKES SQUEAL]
[UNSETTLING MUSIC CONTINUES]
[UNSETTLING MUSIC CONTINUES]
[UPBEAT CLUB MUSIC
PLAYING OVER SPEAKERS]
[ESCORT] Welcome, sir!
Are you interested
in any of our girls?
How about a drink?
Are you hungry?
We have special champagne
for first timers.
Whiskey, neat.
Right away, sir.
[HOST] Please welcome
the star of the night!
The beautiful, the sexy,
the mesmerizing
The one and only, Alegria!
[CROWD CHEERING, APPLAUDING]
[MAN WHISTLES]
["KUMOT AT UNAN"
BY GELLO MARQUEZ PLAYING]
["KUMOT AT UNAN" CONTINUES]
["KUMOT AT UNAN" CONTINUES]
["KUMOT AT UNAN" CONTINUES]
[MUSIC STOPS ABRUPTLY]
[ELECTRICITY SHUTS DOWN]
- Hey! Hey!
- What happened?!
[CROWD CLAMORING]
[TENSE MUSIC PLAYING]
[CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKING]
[TENSE MUSIC CONTINUES]
[CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKING]
[CROWD CLAMORING]
[WATER RUNNING]
- ["KUMOT AT UNAN" CONTINUES]
- [CROWD CHEERING, WHISTLING]
["KUMOT AT UNAN" CONTINUES]
[WATER RUNNING]
[CROWD CHEERING, WHISTLING]
[SIREN WAILING]
- [THUDS] Hey, Sugar!
- What?!
You're late again!
[SUGAR] Well of course,
I had some drinks.
[CHARLIE] You always say yes
when customers offer
you drinks.
If I don't accept,
they get mad.
And you, Anika!
Your hair color
looks terrible!
[ANIKA] I'll fix it.
I haven't gotten my salary yet.
I'm just waiting for payday.
[OVERLAPPING CHATTER]
Sis.
Sis, what happened to you?
Are you okay?
- It's just a case of bad luck.
- Huh?
Wait, did you get
in trouble?
I don't have time
to talk to you two right now.
- I need to make money.
- [OBJECTS CLATTER]
I'm okay.
[CHARLIE WHISPERS]
She's in a bad mood again.
Who took my makeup again?!
Don't blame us.
We didn't take it.
You're the only ones
who'll take it.
Where is my makeup?!
You're being ridiculous.
[CHUCKLES]
Oh, I'm ridiculous, huh?!
- Give me that.
- Hey!
- This is what's ridiculous!
- My phone! That's new!
- Witch!
- What?!
- Oh, you want a fight, huh?!
- Aah!
- Aah!
- Where's my makeup?!
- Where is it?!
- Here! Here!
- Aah!
- Where's the rest?!
- Hand it over!
- Anika, don't move!
- Ouch! Aah!
- Fine, here! Here's more!
- Pathetic!
- You witch! Come here!
- You're so arrogant!
- Go ahead!
Who do you think you are?!
Take her outside first.
Come on! Calm down.
Calm down!
Exactly, sis. That's enough.
The customers don't like
moody girls.
What's going on here?!
What is it, Stella?!
Why are you so hot-headed?!
You know I hate it when others
make a fool of me, Mama Mona!
Don't tell me
you're going to pick fights
with your customers too!
You know how I am.
I can adjust.
Just like this.
Hi, handsome.
You're so sexy.
I already assigned
your customers
to Anika and Sugar!
Wait a second!
I think that's unfair.
I'm at a disadvantage here.
What do you expect?
You charge too much!
What do you think
we're doing here, Mama Mona?
We're trading our dignity!
What am I?
Sold by the kilo, huh?!
No discounts! No freebies!
I save every cent
I earn here
because I won't be here
forever.
[MONA CHUCKLES WRYLY]
There you go again!
You always talk about this
far-fetched dream of yours.
I'll get out of here.
I'll find a decent job
and go to school.
[SCOFFS]
My goodness!
A lot of girls
told me the same thing.
And what happened to them?
Didn't they just
come back here?
[MONA CHUCKLES WRYLY]
Well, it's possible.
You have other options.
First is if you win
the lottery.
Second, if you meet a man
who truly loves you
and takes you away
from this place.
Third, if you die!
I'll leave this place.
I promise you that.
- Hmph.
- I will get out of here!
[SCOFFS]
[MOROSE MUSIC PLAYING]
[DOOR OPENS]
[PENSIVE MUSIC PLAYING]
[CLAUDIA]
Where have you been?!
Why did you just get home now?
What happened to you, huh?!
[PENSIVE MUSIC CONTINUES]
[SCOFFS]
Are you still mad about what
happened at the party?
[CHUCKLES WRYLY]
Oh my god.
All this over a promotion?!
[PENSIVE MUSIC CONTINUES]
Do you really think
that's the only reason?
Why?
Isn't it?
If you
[PHONES RINGING]
- What?!
- Yes, Fiona?
What?
What happened to Walter?!
[DARK MUSIC PLAYING]
[RICARDO] How were you connected
to Walter Cunanan?
We were colleagues.
Based on our intel,
your relationship
went deeper than that.
He was the one who trained you.
Yes.
He joined Cabrera News
before I did.
After Dad recruited him.
- [ARTHUR] Actually
- [TENSE MUSIC PLAYING]
Walter was a smart
and resourceful kid.
He grew up in an orphanage.
Unfortunately, the family that
took him in didn't give him
the life he deserved.
That's why he worked hard.
I even sent him to study
in America.
He was my scholar.
Ever since then, he always said
he owed us a great debt
and that he would
devote his life
to the Cabrera Group.
[JACQUELINE] Walter is
was
a vital part of the
Cabrera company.
- [TENSE MUSIC CONTINUES]
- [BREATHES DEEPLY]
He was very loyal to us.
We considered him family.
All the important events,
birthdays, anniversaries
You name it.
He never missed anything.
[CLAUDIA] He was always there
to support me.
He was the one who helped me
during my internship
at Cabrera News.
[TENSE MUSIC CONTINUES]
It was through him that
I met my husband.
And I consider him the reason
for our family.
He was a very good friend
of mine,
and whenever we needed him,
he was always there.
[NORMAN] He was your
child's godfather.
The best man at your wedding.
Are you sure you were
just colleagues?
[RICARDO] Numerous witnesses
saw the altercation between you.
- [GRUNTS]
- [INDISTINCT CHATTER]
[INHALES DEEPLY]
Look.
We were both drunk,
caught in the heat
of the moment.
It was about work.
Nothing personal.
[MATTHEW] Vincent can be
short-tempered at times.
We used to fight
all the time as kids.
Actually, he's the complete
opposite of Walter.
Walter always knew his place.
Walter was the peacekeeper.
[RICARDO] So,
it doesn't take much
to get you all worked up?
Is that it?
Where were you on the night
Walter Cunanan died?
[SCOFFS LIGHTLY]
Wait. Am I considered a suspect
in what happened to Walter?
Because if yes,
then I will need my lawyer.
How does it feel
to be under fire?
Because police officers like us
don't get much of a choice
when we're the ones
under scrutiny.
Mmm. Okay.
So, this is personal.
Be honest.
Is this on the record?
[VINCENT SCOFFS]
We're not done
Do you have reason to detain me?
Because if not, I'm leaving.
This is just an invitation
for questioning, right?
And according to the law,
you're not legally allowed
to detain someone
without a warrant of arrest.
You don't even have
any evidence against me.
I know my rights.
Calm down, Mr. Cabrera!
You won't get anything from me
until I have a lawyer present.
[TENSE MUSIC CONTINUES]
[DOOR OPENS]
[ALL SINGING]The life of a Christian
Is truly joyful
Truly joyful
Truly joyful
The life of a Christian
Is truly joyful
Truly joyful
We who are here on earth
should live upright
and honorable lives
so that we may reach heaven.
Our bodies are temples of God,
which is why
we must respect them
and do what brings glory to Him.
[APPLAUSE DIES DOWN]
Don't you agree, Stella?
Oh. Uh
G-Good morning, Miss Sonya.
Good morning.
Someone looks really tiny today.
[SOFTLY] Huh?
You're on a diet, huh?
Thank you.
I cut down on rice.
Oh, by the way
Here.
My rent payment,
plus electric and water bills.
I added a little extra
for your snacks.
- That's all. Thank you.
- Thanks.
- Stella.
- Yes?
Aren't you even a bit disgusted
by what you do?
It's a sin. You won't enter
the gates of heaven doing that.
The Lord does not approve.
Why should I be disgusted,
Miss Sonya?
I don't steal from anyone.
Let alone take someone's life.
In fact,
I bring joy to people.
[SONYA] Doesn't the thought
of your soul burning
in hell scare you?
I'm leaving everything to God.
The God I know isn't judgmental.
He doesn't condemn.
He's very forgiving.
And who knows, Miss Sonya?
Maybe we'll see each other in
- Where?
- In
- In the store over there.
- [PLAYFUL MUSIC PLAYING]
- Ah.
- See you around.
- Ma. Ma, let's go.
- Hang on.
- They're probably hungry.
- Stella.
- Your prayer meeting's waiting.
- He's right, Miss Sonya.
They can't wait
to try your specialty.
We're going to pray for
the salvation of your soul.
By the way, Charlie,
ask the people in your office
if they have any openings.
Maybe she could become
a real-estate agent like you.
That's honorable work.
Selling houses is not my thing.
But I can sell an hour
of happiness like a pro.
Know any would-be customers?
I'm available.
I'll be praying for you!
- Thank you.
- Show some respect to God!
Give her some food
to take home.
Her siblings need
something to eat.
[HUFFS]
[DOOR CREAKS OPEN, THUDS]
[MELLOW MUSIC PLAYING]
[PURSE THUDS]
Hi there.
Your sister's home.
- [UTENSILS CLATTER]
- [DOOR CREAKING]
Seriously, Katherine?
[PLATES RATTLE]
I got home before you.
Didn't you hear me say not
to go to that party?
I just bought something
around the corner.
While wearing
a jacket and pair of jeans?
I'm not stupid.
This house is a disaster.
Do I have to do everything
around here?
Come on now.
Not the full-on mom rant.
What, am I supposed to act
like everything's okay?
You seriously can't expect me
to do that.
How about I don't give you
your allowance for the week?
After all, I'm just your sister.
[KATHERINE SCOFFS]
[HUFFS]
- [STELLA] Whoa.
- [PHONE CLATTERS]
Is that what you want?
I can be childish, too,
you know.
Let's toss everything
in this house!
Don't give me that attitude!
I'm running on zero sleep.
[EXHALES HEAVILY]
Why do you have to be so strict?
Because I don't want you
to end up like me!
Stella.
Who'd even want your job?
If it weren't for my job,
you wouldn't have
anything to eat.
We wouldn't have a roof
over our heads.
You wouldn't be studying
at a good school.
If there were another job
I could take,
I would've done it already.
But how can an ex-con expect
to land a decent job?
- [SOMBER MUSIC PLAYING]
- [BREATH QUIVERING]
I'm sorry.
Sure, your sister made
a mistake in the past.
But I'm trying my best to get
our lives on track, right?
You're acting
like you had it worse.
When you went to prison,
our whole world fell apart.
Every day, we feel ashamed
for having a sister
with a criminal record.
Why do you care what
other people say?
When they ask me
what you do for a living,
I can't give them an answer.
Just tell them that
I'm some goddess.
A goddess!
Your sister's a goddess
who makes miracles happen.
- Okay?
- Stella.
[BREATHING HEAVILY]
Stella, that's enough.
Why do you care
what other people say?
Are they the ones
feeding you, huh?
Stella, please, enough.
You, Joseph
Katherine
[STELLA SNIFFLES]
Everything I'm doing
is for you two.
Even if I have to sell my body
day and night, I'll do it.
I'll do it for you two.
I'll do it so you can live.
[MELANCHOLIC MUSIC PLAYING]
So, don't ever think about
what other people
have to say about me.
They can insult me all they
want because I can take it.
[SNIFFLES]
I'll do it so we
can have a life.
[THUD]
Joseph?!
Joseph! Joseph!
[GRUNTS]
Joseph! Joseph!
Get him on my back!
[STELLA GRUNTING]
[STELLA] How is Joseph doing?
It'd be best if we can schedule
the test as soon as possible.
All right.
Just tell me
what else I should do.
Are you Joseph's guardian?
- He's my brother.
- What about your parents?
They're not here.
It's just us siblings.
Just check
with the nurse
for the prescription
and doctor's orders.
Thank you, Doc.
What did the police want?
They're looking for
someone to blame.
Vincent.
Did you do it?
What did you just say?
You were drunk that night.
You assaulted him.
You were gone the whole night.
Walter had no known
enemies but you.
And you've been clawing
after that CEO position
like a desperate animal.
What? You couldn't accept
that he deserved that
promotion more than you?
Vincent, you were
furious that time.
And we both know what you
can do when you're that mad.
Are you serious right now?
It's a yes or no question,
Vincent.
I didn't kill him!
Then where were you
that night?
What were you doing?
And why can't you answer me?
Vincent, hey! Look at me!
[DOOR OPENS]
Answer me!
Just tell me
the truth, Vincent!
You're my wife!
You're my wife, but you're
the one doubting me?
I just want to know the truth.
Walter getting the CEO position
isn't reason enough
for me to kill him!
Wha Now, you tell me
Why are you
so affected by this?
Walter was
a close friend of ours.
And he was important
to the company.
Have you forgotten that?
You know,
with the way you're acting,
you're just making yourself
look even more guilty.
[TENSE MUSIC PLAYING]
[PENSIVE MUSIC PLAYING]
[DOOR KNOB CLICKS, SQUEAKS OPEN]
[PENSIVE MUSIC CONTINUES]
[TENSE MUSIC PLAYING]
[CRATE LID CLATTERS]
[TENSE MUSIC CONTINUES]
[EXHALES SHARPLY]
[SIREN WAILING
IN THE DISTANCE]
I need to earn more money
for Joseph's tests.
It seems his asthma attacks
are getting worse.
Alegria?
[UNSETTLING MUSIC PLAYING]
What is it?
Let's talk for a bit.
Please.
[UNSETTLING MUSIC CONTINUES]
You two can go ahead inside.
I'll be fine.
All right.
Let's go.
[UNSETTLING MUSIC CONTINUES]
Well?
I need your services.
I already have a customer.
Go look for another girl.
It's your services
that I need.
[UNSETTLING MUSIC CONTINUES]
Are you looking for trouble?
Look, I'm not looking
for any trouble.
Like I said,
I just need your services.
I'm willing to pay.
[UNSETTLING MUSIC CONTINUES]
One million pesos.
[TENSE MUSIC PLAYING]
Is that amount enough for you?
[TENSE MUSIC CONTINUES]
You want me
to tell the press
you were with a prostitute
the whole night?
Who would believe
a woman like me, huh?
How dare you drag
our family into this filth!
We both know you're
not so innocent either.
Are you jealous?
If your spouse cheats on you,
would you even know about it?!
A desperate man
can do anything.
You can call me desperate,
but I'm not evil.
If you really didn't kill him,
why do I have to go here?
That Stella Morales
She has to disappear
from our lives.
Aah!