The Alibi (2025) s01e05 Episode Script

[THEME MUSIC PLAYING]
No one should know about my
connection with Walter.
It's possible Walter was with
another woman before he died.
That means he was with two
women that night?
Walter is not
an innocent victim.
He was a monster.
It's an invitation
to the investor's ball.
Do you really think
I'll be there?
Why don't you show our family
what kind of person you are?
You are playing a game
you've already lost!
What are you doing here?
- Are you upset?
- Just go home.
You being here isn't helping.
Even though you're my brother,
I don't trust you.
So back off from Stella.
Alegria?
Let go of me!
I said let go of me!
[GRUNTS]
- [THWACKS]
- [GROANS]
That's what you deserve,
Stella.
You homewrecking bitch!
Your family was already broken
before I came into his life!
Did you turn modest
all of a sudden?
Mr. Lim, I'll take you
to the hospital myself.
We're willing to arrange
for everything.
No need.
Just make sure that woman
pays for what she did to me!
- We're really sorry.
- [WOMAN] Sir. Sir.
[INDISTINCT WHISPERING]
[UNSETTLING MUSIC PLAYING]
Aren't you used
to being naked?
[UNSETTLING MUSIC PLAYING]
Come on.
Come on, Stella.
Entertain us!
- You guys want a show, huh?
- Yeah!
You guys want a show?
Come on, Stella. Give us the
best performance of your life.
Take a video
so Daddy will see it.
[CLAUDIA] What? Are you shy?
Claudia! Claudia, stop!
[CLAUDIA] How dare you!
- Ma'am, that's enough.
- You witch!
Claudia, stop! You're making
a fool of yourself!
- Oh, yeah?!
- Ma'am.
[VINCENT] Are you okay?
[JACQUELINE] Vincent.
[UNSETTLING MUSIC CONTINUES]
We're leaving. We don't
want any trouble.
[ARTHUR] No, she's staying!
The police
are on their way.
She needs to be accountable
for what she did to Mr. Lim
and the humiliation
she caused us.
Stella didn't do
anything wrong.
It was all Matthew
and Claudia's fault.
[UNSETTLING MUSIC CONTINUES]
[STELLA] Fine.
Call the cops.
That way, I can report
what Claudia did to me
and how Mr. Lim
harassed me.
You may think
I'm just a nobody,
but I have the right
to defend myself!
- I have nothing to lose.
- Stella.
Because I can't get any
lower than this.
But for all of you
with money and power,
you have everything
to lose.
And once you go down,
it will be a big
humiliation to your family.
Stella, that's enough.
Stella.
[VINCENT] Stella.
Stella, are you okay?
Let's go home.
Mr. Moreno, I'm really sorry
you had to witness that.
It's a mess, Vincent.
- I know, sir, but
- Sorry, Mr. Cabrera.
I'll get back to you.
Mr. Moreno, we'll fix
We'll talk later.
[UNSETTLING MUSIC CONTINUES]
Stella.
Are you okay?
[MOROSE MUSIC PLAYING]
Just stay here, okay?
I'll find a cab.
[VINCENT] I'll drive
you home.
- [MOROSE MUSIC CONTINUES]
- [VINCENT PANTING]
We can manage.
Stella, I insist. I can't just
let you leave like that.
What happened? I thought
you were going home.
I was going to.
But Mr. Lim saw me.
Stella, you shouldn't
have talked to him.
You should've just
ignored him.
If you had, Claudia wouldn't
have seen you.
She wouldn't have
hurt you.
Why, Vincent?
Do you think I like
what happened?
Stella, that's not what
I meant.
I'm just frustrated that I
wasn't able
to protect you
from all of this.
But, Stella
This is a huge mess.
And to be honest,
I don't know
how to fix this.
Stella, you shouldn't
have come here.
I'm sorry.
I thought
I was helping you.
But don't worry.
I won't put you
in a situation
where you'll
get humiliated again.
That way, you won't have
to protect me from them.
Stella Stella
And we don't have
to see each other again.
This is where it all ends.
Stella.
[MOROSE MUSIC CONTINUES]
[CAR DOOR OPENS]
- [VINCENT SIGHS DEEPLY]
- [CAR DOOR CLOSES]
[MOROSE MUSIC CONTINUES]
[GLUM MUSIC PLAYING]
Stella.
Are you really okay?
Let me see your wounds.
Let's clean it.
Wait.
What were you
doing there?
Why are you
wearing a uniform, huh?
I looked for a job
so I can help you.
You didn't have to,
Katherine.
I told you I'll take care
of you, right?
What if you can't
work anymore?
What if you get tired,
who will help you?
That won't happen.
I have you and Joseph.
You two are my source
of strength.
I won't get tired.
[INHALES DEEPLY]
All I'm saying
is please protect
yourself too.
I hope you think about
what happened earlier.
I saw how it's
all messed up
and how they
can hurt you.
I hope what you said
to Vincent is true.
I really hope
you stay away
from them.
[MOROSE MUSIC PLAYING]
Once I find Joy,
we'll leave this place.
We'll go somewhere
far from here.
We'll go to a place
where no one knows me
as Stella.
I'll fulfill my promise
to you.
We'll start a new life.
They won't hurt us
no matter what they do.
I won't get tired
until that happens, Katherine.
That's a promise.
That's my promise
to you and Joseph.
As long as I have
you two,
I won't get tired in working
to change our lives.
Remember that, okay?
That's a promise.
[MOROSE MUSIC CONTINUES]
[DOOR OPENS]
[UNSETTLING MUSIC PLAYING]
Arthur, we have got
to stop this.
The more we push Vincent,
the more he grows
distant to our family.
I don't want
to lose my son.
Your son!
[UNSETTLING MUSIC CONTINUES]
Did you see
what he did earlier?
Instead of following what
I want to fix everything,
he sided with
that woman.
He doesn't care about our
family and reputation.
All he thinks about
is his personal interests.
Is that all you care about?
Our name and reputation?
We are prisoners
of our name!
We're full of secrets!
Look at what happened
to our children!
Oh, don't get confused,
Jacqueline!
If it weren't for our
reputation and money,
a simple mistake
could've destroyed everything!
Our name is not our prison.
It's our protection!
[UNSETTLING MUSIC CONTINUES]
[DOOR CLOSES]
[MOROSE MUSIC PLAYING]
[MUSIC BECOMES UNSETTLING]
[MOROSE MUSIC PLAYING]
[PHONE BUZZING]
[MOROSE MUSIC CONTINUES]
Hey, Stella. Why are you here?
I thought you were
with your boyfriend?
We're over, Mama Mona.
I'm working here from now on.
- [SCOFFS]
- No matter what I do,
I can't escape
from this life.
[MOROSE MUSIC PLAYING]
Ow! What the f
Is that what you wanted
out of last night
by bringing that whore,
Matthew?!
Dad, I only did this
because of what you wanted.
You wanted that woman
to stay away from Vincent
and our family.
Did you see how they
parted ways that night?
They fought.
Exactly.
So my plan worked.
And because of that,
you are very much welcome.
Don't be an idiot, Matthew!
You've caused us
more harm than good!
If Walter were here
and I had him do this job,
he would've
controlled everything
and made sure it's only Stella
and Vincent involved.
He would've kept it clean,
but you
You're so reckless and stupid!
You let them fight
in front of us.
Instead of Stella
getting screwed over,
it's our whole family
that ended up suffering
because of your screw-up!
Is that so hard to understand?!
Thank you! Thank you!
You only succeeded
in making a fool of our family
and that clown of yourself!
[STIRRING MUSIC PLAYING]
Get out.
Get out, Matthew.
[STIRRING MUSIC SWELLS]
[NORMAN] What, sir?
Sir Cardo went AWOL?
Uh How come?
We're in the middle
of an investigation.
Forget him.
Does he think the case
will wait for him?
I've found a new partner
for you anyway.
Who, sir?
He's skilled.
He's been in the service
for 25 years.
He has impeccable record.
He's solved
a lot of cases except one.
Meet Detective
Andres Tolentino.
He's Norman.
He'll be your partner
from now on.
[STIRRING MUSIC PLAYING]
[CHAIR SQUEAKS]
[NORMAN] Sir.
These are the evidences
we found in Cunanan's villa.
- Have some coffee, sir.
- Thank you.
[PENSIVE MUSIC PLAYING]
We're still trying to figure out
the connection of some of them
to the case.
You know
sometimes the smallest detail
is the key to solving a case.
[PENSIVE MUSIC CONTINUES]
[STIRRING MUSIC PLAYING]
[STIRRING MUSIC CONTINUES]
Sway your hips more.
That's it. Down.
Down.
And don't forget your face.
Seduce the audience.
[MONA] There you go!
Down. Down.
- That's it.
- What are you doing here?
Stella doesn't want
to see you anymore.
Just leave!
Please, Vincent.
Don't cause trouble here.
I'm not here to cause trouble.
I just want to talk to Stella.
Stella?
- Vincent!
- S-Stella?
[MONA] Stop it, Vincent!
The bar is still closed.
Just come back later.
Mama Mona, I just want
to explain my side to Stella.
[MONA] Don't bother explaining.
It doesn't matter what you say.
Vincent
Stella got really hurt.
She was humiliated
and degraded.
What happened to her
wasn't part of your deal.
Hasn't she done enough
for you?
So, please just leave.
Go on.
Leave.
[MELANCHOLIC MUSIC PLAYING]
Hey, Katherine.
Is it your day off?
No. [BREATHES DEEPLY]
I'm thinking of resigning.
What?!
Stop asking questions.
You just started working there,
and you're already being lazy.
[SCOFFS]
I'm not being lazy, okay?!
There's someone I'm not
on good terms with at work.
Oh, come on.
That's not the Katherine I know.
Since when did you
back down from anyone?
You didn't work
to make friends, right?
[SCOFFS] Oh, please, Joseph.
You're just sulking because you
won't get any gifts from me now.
It's not like that.
It's just a shame since you'd
finally be able to help Stella.
Isn't that what matters?
Will Stella still wear this?
It's torn.
I better throw it away.
Don't throw it away.
She'll probably stitched it up
so she can wear it again.
[QUIRKY MUSIC PLAYING]
Hey!
What are you doing here?
You've been lurking
around here for a while.
Are you a spy?
[NEIGHBOR 1] We live clean here.
No addicts around.
[NEIGHBOR 2] Yeah, do we look
like addicts to you?
[KATHERINE] Guys, what's
all the ruckus about?
[PLAYFUL MUSIC PLAYING]
Look, this guy's been hanging
around the area
and acting kind of sketchy.
Guys, let's all calm down.
He's my friend.
- Well, now we know.
- That settles it.
- Let's go.
- Come on.
[PLAYFUL MUSIC CONTINUES]
[KATHERINE HUFFS]
Why'd you come all the way here?
You're lucky
you didn't get stabbed.
What?
- I was hoping to talk with you.
- What for?
Did you forget to say anything?
[EDWARD]
I heard you're resigning.
[KATHERINE]
What did you expect
after your family humiliated
my sister?
She's my brother's mistress.
Did you think her coming
to the ball was a good idea?
She should've known better
than that.
Victim blaming much?
Your family caused a scene,
not my sister.
And on top of that,
they had no right to hurt
and humiliate her.
But everything should
be fine now.
My sister has probably ended
things with your brother,
so your family doesn't need
to worry about her anymore.
Are we really sure they're
not getting back together?
[PENSIVE MUSIC PLAYING]
To be honest,
I'm not comfortable with your
sister being involved with us.
Well, it's a tie!
I don't like
your brother Vincent.
He's full of red flags!
He's only going
to ruin my sister's life.
We're on the same page.
I admit.
I'm not proud
of my sister's actions,
but I love her.
I know.
Why don't we join forces
and keep them from getting
back together?
Is it a deal?
[PLAYFUL MUSIC RESUMES]
[KATHERINE HUFFS]
Sure. It's a deal.
[EDWARD]
I'll see you at work, okay?
I've got you.
[NELIA] This will look great
at the rest house.
How much?
[VINCENT SIGHS]
Um
Just five million pesos,
Miss Nelia.
A bit pricey.
Is there any chance
of a discount?
I'm sorry, but
that's the last price.
It's worth every peso, ma'am.
It's an Esteves piece,
and it's a very good investment.
I'm just curious.
Why are you selling it?
[VINCENT] Um
Well, let's just say that
I've got something more
important to use the money for.
[MOROSE MUSIC PLAYING]
Um, if you want, ma'am
I can include this
as a freebie.
I'm sure your husband
will like it.
Also, I have a collection
of rare watch pieces.
If you add it all up,
including the painting,
it would cost, more or less,
around 15 million pesos.
But I can give everything up
for just 10 million.
That's a very good deal, ma'am.
It's basically a steal.
Okay, I'll pay in cash.
[RELIEVED SIGH]
[SEDUCTIVE MUSIC PLAYING]
[MUSIC FADING OUT]
[SOMBER MUSIC PLAYING]
[FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING]
Missing someone, aren't you?
Why would I miss that moron?
I didn't name anyone.
Mmm.
[CLICKS TONGUE]
Vincent popped into your head
when I said that, didn't he?
[SOMBER MUSIC CONTINUES]
I don't need him.
I'm used to being alone anyway.
It's been this way
for a long time.
You keep saying that.
But nothing beats having someone
by your side.
They'll just be a pain.
[SOMBER MUSIC CONTINUES]
I've got a lot
on my plate right now.
[TAPPING GENTLY]
[DOOR CREAKING OPEN]
We're not open yet.
[DOOR CLOSES]
Hi, Stella.
What brings you here?
Uh
Vincent wanted you to have this.
[PENSIVE MUSIC PLAYING]
"I kept my side of the deal.
Thanks for everything. Vincent."
Stella, I'll be on my way.
[FOOTSTEPS RETREATING]
[PENSIVE MUSIC CONTINUES]
[ZIPPER RASPS]
[PENSIVE MUSIC CONTINUES]
[MUSIC BECOMES STIRRING]
[CAR HORN HONKING]
Vincent.
I already gave Stella what
you wanted me to give her.
What a lucky woman.
Ten million is ten million.
Come to think of it
It's for the best
to cut ties with her.
I mean, she held up her end
of the deal.
You got to use her
as your alibi,
and now the investigators
are off your back.
Win-win, right?
[SOMBER MUSIC PLAYING]
Hmm.
Come on.
So is there more
to the story or what?
Because I'm all ears.
[SOMBER MUSIC CONTINUES]
Vincent.
Don't tell me you've caught
feelings for Stella.
- Is that coffee or alcohol?
- Hey, dude! Come on!
Lighten up!
Just focus on yourself for now.
The case is still ongoing.
The case ends only when
they find Walter's killer.
[DARK MUSIC PLAYING]
Now that you've mentioned it
I really suspect Matthew.
It doesn't add up.
Why did he invite Stella
to the party?
Just so he could try to ruin you
and Stella? And then what?
Or maybe to avenge
Walter's death.
That's possible.
[DARK MUSIC CONTINUES]
Hold up.
How were they connected, really?
Vincent
Could he be using drugs, too?
- Good evening, sir.
- [MATTHEW] Hello.
[ELEVATOR DOORS SLIDING]
[MAN 1] We've been waiting
for you, Sir Matthew.
[MATTHEW] Really?
Wow, that's sweet of you both.
- Come with us, sir.
- Why?
- Just do it.
- I don't understand.
I think you got
the wrong person.
- Now don't be scared.
- Where are we going?
- We'll just talk.
- What's going on?
Hey, come on,
get your hands off me!
[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYING]
[SIGHS]
[GLOOMY MUSIC PLAYING]
[SUITCASE SCRAPING]
[MUSIC BECOMES DRAMATIC]
[ZIPPER RASPS]
[BAG ZIPPING UP]
[GRUNTS SOFTLY]
[SUITCASE ZIPPER RASPING]
[DRAMATIC MUSIC CONTINUES]
[SUITCASE THUDS]
[WARDROBE DOOR CLOSING]
[MUSIC SWELLING]
[DOOR OPENS]
Wait! What exactly is going on?
- What do you need from me?
- Keep walking!
Is this a ransom situation?
I'll pay!
Just tell me how much!
He's all yours!
[BLOW LANDS]
- [GROANING]
- [TENSE MUSIC PLAYING]
I thought we were just
going to talk.
[MAN 2] Yes, while we're
breaking your bones!
[GROANS]
Boss said you're not paying
your debt,
and it's increasing because
of the interest!
- [BLOW LANDS]
- [GROANS]
How will I be able to pay
if you're not letting me play?
You're very unlucky.
You don't win at all.
- That's not true!
- You're all out of luck!
- [BLOWS LANDING]
- [MATTHEW GROANING]
[TENSE MUSIC PLAYING]
Guard, help me! Help me!
- [MEN GRUNTING]
- [GROANING] Guard!
- [MEN GRUNTING]
- [MATTHEW GROANING]
[HENCHMAN] Are you stupid?
No one will help you here!
- [MAN GRUNTING]
- [MATTHEW GROANING]
[MATTHEW] Help!
- [MAN GRUNTING]
- [BLOW LANDS]
[MATTHEW GROANING]
[MAN GRUNTING]
[IN STRAINED VOICE]
Please stop! I'll pay you!
I
I'll be inheriting our company.
Just wait a little longer.
- [TENSE MUSIC CONTINUES]
- [MATTHEW GROANING]
Wait. Hold on.
[MATTHEW GROANING]
Wait. Please, I'm begging you.
If you kill me now,
I wouldn't be able
to pay my debt at all!
- [MATTHEW GROANS]
- [BLOW LANDS]
[MATTHEW GROANING]
[MEN CHUCKLING]
- [BLOWS LANDING]
- [MATTHEW GROANING]
- Come on.
- Let's go.
[MATTHEW GROANING]
[TENSE MUSIC CONTINUES]
[GROANING]
[TENSE MUSIC CONTINUES]
[BREATHING HEAVILY]
[WEAKLY] Vincent.
[GROANS]
[GROANING]
[MOROSE MUSIC PLAYING]
Good day.
I'm Stella.
I was the one
who called you last night.
Oh, yeah.
You're the one with
the missing sibling, right?
Yes, that's me.
She was a baby
when she went missing.
[MOROSE MUSIC CONTINUES]
Six years have passed since.
[MOROSE MUSIC CONTINUES]
Here.
This is going to be hard.
Especially she was a baby
when she disappeared.
I can pay.
Whatever it will cost.
Just tell me
where she was taken.
[MOROSE MUSIC CONTINUES]
I need all the details.
[SIGHS]
[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYING]
[MUTTERING INDISTINCTLY]
[DRAWER THUDS]
[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC CONTINUES]
[DRAWER CLOSES]
[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC CONTINUES]
I can't fit that in
on Sir Vincent's schedule.
It's already full.
Where's Vincent?
He's at the finance office,
Sir Matthew.
Finance?
Why is he there?
He didn't say.
[MATTHEW] Argh! Come on!
[GRUNTS] Argh!
Come on, Matthew. Think! Think!
[UNSETTLING MUSIC PLAYING]
[BREATHES SHARPLY]
[GRUNTING IN FRUSTRATION]
[BREATHES HEAVILY]
[SIGHS EXASPERATEDLY]
- [LINE RINGING]
- Come on, come on.
[BUSY TONE]
Shit! Shit! Shit!
[SCREAMS] Shit! Shit!
Fuck!
[GRUNTS] Argh!
[UNSETTLING MUSIC CONTINUES]
[PENSIVE MUSIC PLAYING]
[PENSIVE MUSIC CONTINUES]
[DOOR OPENS]
[DOOR CLOSES]
Sir Ricardo is still not
answering my calls.
What's with him?
[HUFFS]
Sir.
How many videos have you
gone through?
Good thing we got some videos
from the social media accounts
of their guests.
Right. You need
to focus on that.
I need your help.
We need to find whose clothes
match this piece of fabric.
There are photos in the box.
Go through it one by one.
[STIRRING MUSIC PLAYING]
Sir, it seems this fabric
was from a woman's dress.
If it's from a woman,
then it can't be Sir Arthur.
It can't be Matthew.
Most of all,
it can't be Vincent.
Hold on.
[UNSETTLING MUSIC PLAYING]
[UNSETTLING MUSIC CONTINUES]
Man, you look serious.
It's as if you're
an auditor.
An equipment upgrade
without a receipt
Delivery in freight
Also no receipts.
[PAPERS THUD]
Office supplies
All these have no receipts.
Staff
Staff training?
Man.
Look. We had a staff training
and I didn't know.
Here.
We didn't have staff training
this year, right?
[UNSETTLING MUSIC PLAYING]
[SIGHS]
So much money
has been unaccounted for.
Man.
What are you thinking?
And Walter was the CFO
during this period
and I'm sure
he knew all this.
And it's impossible that Matthew
is clueless about this.
[VINCENT] Yes, I'll be there
30 minutes before Dad.
Have you sent him a reminder?
And make sure
no one else is there, okay?
[DOORBELL RINGING]
[DOOR OPENS]
Good day.
Are you Vincent Cabrera?
- Who are you?
- Uh, I'm Detective Tolentino.
I was newly assigned
to Walter Cunanan's case.
Why? What happened to Ricardo?
We're the ones
who should be asking questions.
I'm in a hurry.
I have to be somewhere.
You have five minutes.
Where's Stella?
She's not here.
Really? I thought
she lived here.
What is this about?
What was Stella doing
at the resort in San Juan
the night Walter Cunanan died?
This is Stella, right?
[UNSETTLING MUSIC PLAYING]
She didn't mention
in her statement
that you met with her
that night.
I asked her to go there.
Generally, we're not required
to volunteer information,
especially if the cops
didn't ask.
I called Stella.
I told her to meet me
at the bar.
Vincent invited me over.
To do what?
To cook
vegetable-pork stew.
What else could it be?
Of course, for a sexy time.
That was bold of you.
His wife was there, right?
Do I look like I care?
No, I don't.
Besides, that was a nice resort.
The bed is soft.
I'm just wondering,
how come that didn't come up
the first time we talked?
Why?
Did you ask me that?
It's hard to just say something
when you're not even asked.
You know, Ms. Morales,
we can sue you
for obstruction of justice
for harboring information.
Oh.
Gosh, that was too deep.
Did you do anything else
aside from that 'sexy time'?
We asked you
what you guys did around 11PM.
You said you were together
in the club.
We didn't meet at the resort.
He got pissed with his family
so I also left.
There.
Then we proceeded
to have a great time.
Would you like to know
the littlest details
of what we did?
Ask away.
I can answer it.
Come on,
if I leave off
some details again,
I might get crucified next time.
Oh, cat got your tongue?
Ask away.
Don't worry, Ms. Morales.
If something comes up,
we'll be back again.
[SIGHS]
This is going to be long, huh?
But, sure.
I haven't backed down to
a single question from you.
See you at the finals.
You're taking too much
of my time.
I need to get ready.
[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYING]
Thank you for giving me
a heads-up before the cops came.
That could've been
a huge trouble.
Good thing I got around it.
Why?
Stella, you haven't told me
why you were there that night.
I was doing a side hustle.
What kind?
Why were you there?
W-Who are you with?
Is this part two
of the interrogation?
I thought the cops
had left already.
I need to get back to work
Stella.
I'm sorry.
Not just for today but
for all the trouble
I've caused you.
Are you still mad?
Why would I be mad?
I'm aware of what
I've put myself into.
I'm your alibi,
and I'll stand by everything
to clear your name.
I don't have the right
to resent you.
I'm used to being used.
I'm getting paid here, remember?
Who am I to complain?
Yes, we have a deal.
But believe me or not,
Stella, I'm doing everything
I can to protect you.
I try to, for your sake.
[SCOFFS] Oh, please, Vincent.
Are we fooling each other now?
Who do we think we're kidding?
Stella, do you really think
I'll go to you
and tell you all the cops know
if I don't care about you?
Look.
I'm sorry for bringing you
into this mess.
I'm sorry if I made you feel
like I was just using you.
Stella, you don't deserve
to be treated that way.
I know this has been difficult
for you because of me.
I'm fine.
I can handle it.
Stella, you're not okay.
You're just telling
yourself that
for others to see you as someone
strong, brave, and determined.
But Stella,
I know that you get tired.
It gets hard and you get hurt.
You told me that, remember?
Your life hasn't been easy.
That all your life, all you do
is sacrifice for your siblings.
You put other people first
before yourself.
Stella, in the short time
I've known you,
I've witnessed all that.
What are you trying to say?
Where is this going?
Stella, I want you to know
that I appreciate you.
You need someone who'll protect
and take care of you.
Someone who sees your worth.
[EXHALES]
Vincent, enough of this.
That's enough.
I got what I wanted.
The money you paid me
was a huge help
to me and my siblings.
It gave us the possibility
to be together again.
Hold on? What do you mean?
[SIGHS]
I have a missing sister.
Now that I have the money,
it'll be easier to look for her.
- Stella, I'll help you find
- There's no need. No need.
Vincent, enough already.
I can handle myself.
I've got this.
[SOMBER MUSIC PLAYING]
The money you paid me was
more than enough.
[VINCENT BREATHES DEEPLY]
[EXHALES DEEPLY]
[FOLDER SCRAPING]
[GEORGE]
Vincent. Hey, Vincent.
Not now, George.
I've got a meeting with Dad.
Vincent, you need to see this.
[GRIM MUSIC PLAYING]
[VINCENT] So that's why
another investigator
spoke to me and Stella.
[GEORGE] Mm-hmm.
Word around the police station
is that the change was sudden.
What do you think?
Think there was foul play?
It can't be a coincidence,
that's for sure.
He died while handling
Walter's case.
You know what's worse?
Maybe he uncovered something
and was killed because of it.
[GRIM MUSIC CONTINUES]
[VINCENT PANTING]
[EXHALES DEEPLY]
Marge, where's Dad?
Wait, did you get my text
saying I had an emergency?
I'm sorry, but the chairman
has already left.
He's got tons of external
meetings lined up today.
What?
[MATTHEW] Hey, Vincent!
[EXHALES DEEPLY]
Vincent, hang on!
Where are you going?
Are you going to see Dad?
What do you plan to talk about?
Hey! Wait for me!
What's going on?
Are you still trying to win back
Cabrera News?
[VINCENT] Yes.
Among other things.
We've got a lot to cover.
A long conversation that could
change the course of our lives.
What will you talk about?
Why can't you tell me?
Alright.
- You really want to know?
- Yeah.
[STIRRING MUSIC PLAYING]
It's about your
gambling addiction.
And where you're getting
your money from.
Okay, look, I can explain.
Hold on. Was Walter
your partner-in-crime
in stealing from the company?
No! No!
- [CHUCKLES NERVOUSLY]
- [SCOFFS]
[STIRRING MUSIC CONTINUES]
Vincent. Vincent, please
Vincent! Hear me out first!
Okay. Look
I made some mistakes, okay?
Yes, I had a serious
gambling problem.
But
I-I thought I could control it,
but I just kept digging deeper
and deeper.
Now I need
to pay off everything,
before they take my head off.
Please. I'm so sorry.
[MATTHEW BREATHING SHARPLY]
Believe me when I say
[STIRRING MUSIC CONTINUES]
I'm trying to fix this.
Just
Just please don't tell Dad.
Dad needs to know about this.
Vincent, no!
We both know him, don't we?
If he finds out,
everything will get worse!
He's going to disown me!
Vincent, please
Give me a chance.
I just need a little time.
Please, please!
- Then answer my question!
- Okay
What was Walter's role
in all this?
Oh, yes, Walter!
He basically talked me into it!
He found out I had a gambling
issue and offered to help.
And of course, I accepted.
But stealing from the company
was a stupid move on my part.
Still, what choice did I have?
[GLOOMY MUSIC PLAYING]
Walter
He promised that
no one would find out.
Said he'd buried everything
related to this.
Vincent
Please.
Please.
I'm begging you.
Don't tell anyone.
[MATTHEW BREATHING SHAKILY]
Vincent.
I talked to your dad.
He is willing
to meet up with you,
but you have to make an
appointment
with his secretary again.
What are you going to talk
about? Maybe I can be of help.
Let Dad and I
talk about it first.
I talked to your
dad's secretary
and she said that she saw
you and Matthew talking.
She didn't hear anything,
but Matthew was in distress.
Are you two fighting?
Is there a problem?
Well, he has
a huge problem.
Huh? What is it?
What's his problem?
Tell me.
- I have the right to know.
- Mom.
Are you just going to let me
find it out from others
or through other means?
Because I can do that.
But what if I find out
about the problem
and it's already late
to fix it?
[MOROSE MUSIC PLAYING]
Matthew has gambling issues.
He owes a loan shark
a huge amount of money.
- Is he in danger?
- No.
Well, not yet.
But he's stealing money
from the company
and it's a huge amount
of money.
I also found out
that he and Walter had been
working together regarding this.
I can't believe it.
And the problem
isn't over yet.
I'm sure that Matthew
is drowning in debt,
and he will take money from
the company again.
I'm doing everything to save
Cabrera News
while Matthew is stealing
from us.
[MOROSE MUSIC CONTINUES]
[MUSIC FADES]
[BIRDS CHIRPING]
I passed by our favorite
store in the south.
The one we would
often visit.
They still sell our favorite
pastries.
We often went there,
remember?
Well, that's all
I could afford.
I was just a struggling
journalist then,
but you gave me
a chance.
It's probably because
of these pastries.
[CHUCKLES]
Here.
Thank you.
- [MOROSE MUSIC PLAYING]
- Is there something wrong?
What are you
thinking about?
If you had talked
to Vincent,
you would know
why I'm like this.
Tell me.
[MOROSE MUSIC CONTINUES]
I'm worried about Matthew.
I've been trying to call him,
but he's not picking up.
He hasn't come home yet.
He'll be home soon.
You know how he is.
What if he doesn't?
What if he got
in trouble?
What are you talking about?
[MOROSE MUSIC CONTINUES]
Vincent found out
Matthew is deep in debt.
He's stealing a huge amount
of money from the company.
[TRAFFIC NOISE]
Do you have any updates
on where my sister is?
Ma'am Morales,
I've started gathering evidence
to verify everything
you told me before.
But for now,
I can't find any clear motive
for her disappearance.
If the money I first gave you
isn't enough,
please let me know.
I'll add whatever
amount it takes.
[CHUCKLES SOFTLY]
Miss Stella,
this isn't just about money.
I want to help you.
But I don't want you to get your
hopes up that it'll be easy.
Or
Or what?
There's a big possibility you'll
never find your sister again.
Well, thank you all for coming
on such short notice.
We have an urgent matter
that needs immediate attention.
Is it about the anomalies
in the company?
Yes, Arthur.
We all know that.
[BOARD MEMBER 1]
Misallocated funds.
Tampered reports.
Confidential data leaked
to external competitors.
HR violations.
[BOARD MEMBER 2] And all this
was done by one person.
And he's not just any employee.
It's your own son, Mr. Cabrera.
Have you spoken to him?
What evidence
do you have against Matthew?
[BOARD MEMBER 3] Matthew?!
No, Ms. Cabrera.
We're talking about Vincent!
[BOARD MEMBER 1] And we've
found plenty of evidence.
I'm surprised
this hasn't reached you yet.
Vincent would never do that.
That's impossible!
[BOARD MEMBER 2]
The evidence points clearly.
His signature.
His authorization codes.
His personal email
linked to the transfers.
And most of all,
we have CCTV footage of him
taking the company's
official documents.
I want to see all the evidence
you're talking about.
I want this investigated
as soon as possible!
[BOARD MEMBER 3]
Check your folder.
[MATTHEW] Whoa.
[JACQUELINE GASPS]
[BOARD MEMBER 3]
But I want Vincent Cabrera
out of this company immediately!
[CLAUDIA] Wait.
You're firing Vincent
from the company?
[SLAMS TABLE] I won't allow it!
And I will fight this
with every right I possess!
[ARTHUR] Jacqueline, calm down.
Calm down.
Don't let your emotions
control you.
He's our son, Arthur.
This is wrong!
[BOARD MEMBER 1]
Motion on the table
for the removal
of Vincent Cabrera
from all executive functions
pending legal reviews
and accountability proceedings.
Raise your hands
for those who are in favor.
[TENSE MUSIC PLAYING]
This isn't right.
We need to comply with the
company protocols, Jacqueline.
The sooner we show
the struggles of the family,
the faster the viewers
will connect.
- Right, sir?
- [STAFF 1] Mm.
Yes.
But it should be less political
and more personal.
Something that hits
closer to home.
Right!
Lately, we've been relying
too much on drone shots.
Why not focus on substance
instead of the form?
- Exactly, I agree.
- [STAFF 1] Mm.
And the background music
should be dramatic.
[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
- [FRANCE] Sir, what's wrong?
- [GUARD] Stay out of this!
[FRANCE] Sir!
You can't
- Pack up all his stuff.
- Yes, sir.
France, what's going on?
[FRANCE]
Sir, I failed to stop them.
- You know what they need?
- No, sir.
[VINCENT] Excuse me.
- What are you doing here?
- Orders from the Chairman.
What orders?!
- Take Sir Vincent out.
- Huh?!
- What?!
- Sorry, sir.
What do you mean?! Hold on!
What are you doing?!
I'm the head of this department!
Did you even tell me
what I did wrong?!
You can't do this to me!
Get off me!
We're all employees here!
Vincent!
[STAFF 1] Behave.
- Dad, what's going on?!
- I couldn't believe my own son
would do this to me!
What did I do wrong?!
The Board of Directors
already knows what you've done.
The Board has decided
to terminate you immediately.
[MATTHEW LAUGHING]
I'm so sure
that at this very moment,
Dad's already firing Vincent.
[LAUGHING]
So, what they did to Vincent
You're behind that?
Well, of course.
Why do you seem pissed?
Don't you want that?
You can finally take revenge for
everything Vincent did to you.
[CHUCKLING]
[VINCENT] What?!
You've made several
back-handed deals!
You signed contracts with shell
companies you secretly control.
You're bleeding this company
to later buy it cheap!
You're driving
this company to fall,
then you'll pretend
to save it yourself, right?
That's not true!
I've received several reports
of you bullying
and harassing staff.
- What?! That's bullshit!
- And worse
You leaked
confidential documents.
You made it seem like
there's widespread corruption
here in the company
when in reality,
you're the one
behind it all, Vincent!
Dad, you know that's not true!
And you have
no evidence against me!
We have evidence.
[CLICKS MOUTH] Dad
Dad, I can explain.
The reason I wanted
to call you the other day
is because this is important.
It's about
Dad, it's about
Dad, talk to me
[FRUSTRATED SIGH]
Dad!
[DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING]
[MONA] Stella, your boyfriend.
- What do you mean my boyfriend?
- [MONA] Check this out!
[MONA] See?
Why do you look like that?
You're frowning.
Didn't you and Vincent
break up already?
Goodness.
Are you worried about him?
No. It's just that
Something feels wrong about
what's happening to Vincent.
Stella, just stay out of it.
You already got what
you needed from him, right?
You're finally free, dear.
Stop thinking about him, okay?
Don't stress over his problems!
Hey, you two.
Come on,
take care of our customers.
[SIGHS]
Mm-hmm.
We've been married
long enough, Arthur.
I know how that brain
of yours works!
You went as far as using
the Board to corner Vincent
and press charges against him.
Is this because of what
I told you about Matthew?
Don't you think
you're being unfair, Jacqueline?
Why are you blaming me?
The Board called for the vote.
The Board followed
the proper procedure.
Fine!
I'll go through
the Board's proper procedure
to bring Vincent back!
But can I rely on you
to have my back?
Do I have your vote for our son?
Your son!
Vincent is your son, Jacqueline!
And I will only protect
what's mine!
[GLASS THUDS]
[GLUM MUSIC PLAYING]
[EMPLOYEES MURMURING]
[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
[EMPLOYEE] Sir Vincent!
We believed in you.
But because
of your stealing and lies,
all of us could lose our jobs!
[OVERLAPPING CHATTER, CLAMOR]
- How about us, sir?
- Yeah, what about us?
[OBJECTS THUD]
I returned to Walter's house.
Besides Claudia, another
woman had been there.
She is connected
to Walter's death.
We need to find out
who she is.
That's the hardest kind
of enemy,
the one you don't know.
A traitor.
You're Walter's ex-girlfriend.
That's the woman's accessory.
It was found at Cunanan's villa.
Everything we've got
now points to Stella
possibly being involved in
what happened to Walter.
I trusted you! I thought
we were on the same side?!
Did you kill Walter?!