EVA'S DESTINY
For my next witness, the prosecution calls
Ms. Marlene Palacios.
What Betty's doing isn't ethical or professional.
You know that.
It might cost her dearly.
She swore she'd kill her.
Liar!
That's a lie!
You set me up!
You framed me!
Those idiots know.
I don't know how they found out that we have him,
but they know.
My daughters aren't negotiable.
And I won't give up my part of Mon-Sol either.
That's my daughters' inheritance.
I'm not taking her place.
That place was always mine.
Either you give up the case,
or once he's out he'll tell the truth.
This is my house. I'm in charge here.
Understood?
We'll continue with the case against Eva Soler.
Ms. Soler is accused of murdering her niece,
Sofia Soler.
Counselor, you may continue.
Thank you.
The prosecution calls...
Eva, please don't continue to complicate your situation.
Calm down.
I'm telling you again, because it's your best option.
Take a plea bargain.
Plead guilty?
No.
You could plead guilty to second-degree murder.
That'll lower your sentence and...
No.
Never.
I can't plead guilty because I didn't kill her.
I was studying. Why'd you bring me here?
Don't you want to see your son?
Of course I do.
Where is he? Did you bring him?
We don't need to bring him.
This wonderful man has great news for you.
What?
You're free, Pablo. You can leave.
Thank you.
Eva, you still have time.
I insist you plead guilty to second-degree murder.
You'd get a lower sentence.
Do you know what would lower my sentence?
If you defended me like I'm innocent.
I know that you really want to get out of here,
Yes, but I need to do something first.
See you at the house.
Pablo, wait.
There's still something I have to say.
There won't be a trial against you.
We proved that you did it in self-defense.
But...
your PI license has been suspended for two years.
Your gun permit has been permanently revoked.
Understood?
Yes. I get it.
I can't work and I can't defend myself against my enemies.
I'll insult you some other day.
I have to go. Let's go, Dad.
Let's go!
Sorry.
Thanks.
Sweetie.
Look at what I brought you.
Adriana.
Adriana!
Did that idiot leave?
So it's working? I need to make an urgent call.
Ladies and gentlemen of the jury,
I think everything's already been said.
The prosecution's case against Eva Soler has been supported
by witness testimony and irrefutable
and inculpating evidence, such as the fingerprints
and blood found on the murder weapon.
The amount of evidence is overwhelming.
So much so, that I have no doubt in telling you,
and I know I'm right,
that we'll do good by condemning dangerous criminals
like this woman to the fullest extent of the law.
She murdered her niece, Sofia Soler,
without thinking twice about it.
A young woman who was barely 24 years old
and who was the daughter of the defendant's only sister.
That said,
I hope you'll return a verdict of guilty
and give Eva Soler
the maximum sentence.
Your Honor!
This trial has been tainted.
Call for a mistrial.
Thanks.
Sweetie, it's done.
I've already made an appointment with the dermatologist.
You're still on that?
Yes.
I'm worried about your health.
That's why I made an appointment
with the best dermatologist.
He's great. It's a simple procedure.
You have to do it.
That's weird. I don't recognize...
Hello?
Bobby, I need a favor. Can you pick me up?
Adriana?
I insist.
This trial is tainted and I demand a mistrial.
-It's completely questionable. -What are you doing?
What's this idiot's problem?
Calm down.
The judge will have him removed soon enough.
Order! Order in my courtroom.
Who are you and where did you come from?
How dare you interrupt these proceedings?
I'll say it again.
This trial is tainted and shouldn't continue.
Yes, sweetie. Stay calm.
I'll pick you up.
Where are you?
Adriana... Adriana!
Adriana, where the hell were you?
I was worried about you.
Why? I was getting some fresh air.
We're married. We have to be together always.
She hung up.
She hung up!
Sweetie, if you're finished with your call,
the appointment is in 45 minutes.
We have to go.
She turned it off.
Yes.
We'll check later.
They gave me an emergency appointment because...
Mom! Don't you get it?
There's something important I have to do.
I know.
It's important to have your birthmark removed.
I'm not getting it removed.
Enough already.
Yes.
I won't get it removed.
Bobby, you have to.
Your Honor, this is completely out of order.
Why don't you have him removed?
Excuse me.
Your Honor, if there's anyone out of order here,
it's the DA.
She should be disqualified because she's incapable
of prosecuting this case objectively.
State your name, please.
Pablo Contreras, your Honor.
Tell me why the DA should be disqualified from this case.
She's biased against the defendant.
I'm certain.
No, no, no. I'm sorry, your Honor.
This man wasn't called here
and he's got nothing to do with the case.
Yes, I do.
I know the defendant very well.
I'm willing to prove her innocence.
Is that true, Mrs. Soler?
It's true.
We're in a relationship.
Good.
I'll grant a one-hour recess.
You, you and you. I'll see you in my chambers.
This is inadmissible, your Honor.
Nobody said this man would be here today.
-You knew very well that... -Silence!
One at a time.
I'm the one who asks the questions here.
Mr. Contreras, why did you wait
until the last day of the trial to come here?
Exactly, that shows...
Silence, Betty. It's my turn.
Your Honor, I'm a former police officer.
I couldn't come because I was part of an investigation
and I was being held against my will.
Luckily, I was able to come here today to tell you that...
The DA and I were in a romantic relationship a while back,
but I ended it because I fell in love with Eva Soler.
That's irrelevant.
Silence!
I said I'm asking the questions.
Former policeman, the defendant's boyfriend
and the DA's ex-boyfriend.
What else are you Mr. Contreras?
Are you a doctor? A firefighter?
A lawyer?
I'm almost done with law school.
Are you mocking me?
No, I've never been more serious.
The life of the woman I love is at stake.
How is it possible that this idiot stopped the trial?
Calm down. It's just a recess.
I don't think that fool has the power to free Eva.
Will you excuse me, please?
Thanks.
Mr. Martin, what do you know? What's Pablo up to?
I... I...
I'd rather he told you.
Mr. Martin, please.
Do you think he can prove that I'm being framed?
Honestly, I really have to thank you.
You have no idea how much I enjoy playing with you.
Yeah.
And I really do need the exercise.
Soraya's always telling me to get some exercise,
that I need it.
And honestly, soccer's my thing.
Yeah.
Snobby sports like golf and tennis are boring.
They aren't exactly for me.
Right.
What's wrong? You're barely talking.
It's nothing.
Really. Don't worry about it.
Your house is beautiful.
Thanks a lot.
Take a seat.
Go ahead.
Sit down and talk to me.
Thanks.
Alright. Tell me.
How are things over there?
Poor Bertha can't leave Fabiola alone for a second.
Fabiolita screams and breaks down
every time Bertha goes away.
Poor girl. It's understandable.
She must be traumatized with everything
that's been going on.
Poor thing.
Noemi, you've got to have a lot of patience with her
and give her lots of love.
Yes. Celeste and I do that.
But that poor girl needs her mother and her sister.
Her sister.
That's another problem. Unbelievable.
Have you heard from Adriana?
Adriana?
Nothing.
It's as if she disappeared into thin air.
My God. So much tragedy.
My poor friend Eva must be feeling worse by the second.
We have to make an effort to help her.
Count on us.
Yes. Thanks, dear.
No, thank you, ma'am.
Yes, Madam Principal.
I know Fabiolita's only talking to me,
but you have to understand that things aren't well at home.
You know about her mother's trial and there's other stuff...
I know. Yes.
And I'm very sorry
because Eva has always been very important to the school.
But you also have to understand the peculiarity
of you staying with the girl.
Please.
Alright.
We'll make an exception, today.
Please understand
that I can't allow this to continue beyond today.
Thank you very much.
Tell her father that we need to talk.
Fabiola's very disturbed and her learning has regressed.
She needs urgent psychological help...
before the damage becomes permanent.
Yes, your Honor.
The DA and I had an intimate relationship,
but only as occasional lovers.
We were more than occasional lovers, you bastard.
Don't diminish what we had.
I was always honest.
I always told her it was a consensual relationship
between friends with no strings attached.
She accepted it from the beginning.
Admit it, Betty.
Your Honor, this argument is ridiculous.
It's complicating my case.
If you want to help my client,
you'd better not tarnish her image
as a suffering wife and mother.
And murderer.
Let's not forget Eva Soler is a murderer.
That's not true.
Eva had no reason to be jealous of Sofia Soler.
She loves me, not Armando Montes.
Go on, and get to your point.
Yes, your Honor.
The DA and I broke up when I fell in love with Eva Soler.
I'm completely convinced that the DA found out
about this case and did everything in her power
to make sure she could prosecute it,
so she could get her vengeance on Eva Soler.
Prove it.
Prove I knew it.
EVA'S DESTINY