A lot of people are watching this case.
But not all of them are interested in the truth.
A lot of people noticed
that the detective talked to you here yesterday.
Some are even saying Anton might be involved.
How long were you planning to hide that you met with Sam?
Don't tell me you believe what that detective said.
I just don't understand why you're still avoiding me.
Teacher Sam is gone now. No one--
Don't ever mention that name again, okay?
Jackie.
Sam is here.
Good luck!
If you're happy, show it and laugh
If you're happy, life will be more fun
If you're happy, show it and laugh
If you're happy, clap your hands
If you're happy, life will be more fun
If you're happy, clap your hands
Good job, son!
Thank you so much for supporting our program.
Let's give our first batch a round of applause.
As a daughter of deaf parents,
it has always been my dream to have a special education program
here in Escondido.
So, thank you so much, Mayor Serge Dominguez…
for helping us get the funds
and sponsors to continue our little program.
I believe in the voice of the youth, and it comes in all forms.
I know that their voices
have a place in our country's future.
Thank you.
Anton?
Anton, is that you?
Anton?
Anton.
Anton, is that you?
Anton.
What happened to you?
Are you okay?
Hey, why are you standing up?
The doctor said you need to rest. You're still under observation.
I'm fine. I'm not badly hur--
-Where is… -Are you looking for this?
"Theodore P. Ignacio."
He's Sam's brother who would show up here in Escondido and then leave.
That explains why he has access to the house.
It seemed he was running away or hiding something.
Did you find the bag with initials?
-The one with the money? -Negative.
We didn't find anything besides that wallet.
It's gone, then.
He already got away and he's hiding now.
That is, if he gets past the checkpoint areas.
An order has been issued to find him and arrest him for questioning.
Well?
Are you now convinced that Sam Ignacio didn't commit suicide?
That there's a deeper truth to this case?
If the kids see this, they'll ask what happened to you.
What were you thinking?
I was only letting out my frustrations.
I don't understand why I got involved in this issue.
People are now thinking that I'm…
That I'm a criminal.
Sam was also my friend.
She was our friend, right?
Why would people think I had a hand in her death?
Anton.
We can't control what people want to believe.
What if…
What if they find out about my past?
What, do they think Sam and I had an affair?
Well, did you?
No, Jackie.
We never had an affair.
I made a promise to you, remember?
And I haven't broken that promise.
I'm just scared that our children will find out
about my past and what I did wrong because I'm being linked to Sam's death.
If they ask questions, we won't hide anything.
We'll tell them the truth.
Come on. Let's go back there.
Keep your mouth shut if you don't want to end up like your sister.
He's headed there.
Stop! Hands up!
Go. Cuff him.
What's wrong?
Are you okay?
Yes, don't worry. I'm just a little tired.
But I'm beside you now.
My energy-booster!
You seem lost in thought.
Are you okay?
It's nothing, Ma.
I just saw Matteo leave.
I guess he only came here for the food.
Well, you know how your brother is.
You should get some food too. Take Eli with you.
Go get some food over there.
Yes?
This is she.
-Ted? -What about Ted?
He was shot?
-He got in trouble again. -Which hospital?
What was Ted thinking?
I'm going there.
Yes, I'm going there.
My goodness! Come on.
Let's go.
What happened?
Okay, ma'am.
-Ma'am, I need assistance. -Sam…
-Sam's the reason… -I need assistance.
-Hurry. -Ted.
What do you mean?
Do you and your sister have a problem?
-Assistance, please. -With who?
That's enough, sir.
-We're taking the patient in. -Ted.
-We're taking the patient inside. -Excuse me, sir.
Ted! Where is Ted?
Nurse, I'm here for Ted Ignacio.
Oh, my god…
Ted!
Thank you.
Ted is a complicated person.
Trouble just won't leave him alone.
And now, he's caught up in his sister's issue.
Does Ted get into trouble a lot?
Just something we cousins joke about.
Ted's really a valedictorian.
Valedictorian of mischief.
He's always given Sam a hard time.
Didn't Sam ever try to fix her brother?
She did. But it always ended in a fight.
In one of their worst fights, Sam was furious.
She threatened to expose Ted to the press about what she knew.
It would be a huge scandal if the media got interested.
What was that?
Chief, can you give us even a small lead regarding the Ignacios?
I can't say anything until an official report is released.
We just want some clarity. Even just a little bit of info.
It's better to wait than to get the data wrong.
-It's the mayor! -Mayor!
-Mayor.
Sam is going to scold us for this.
She's allergic to sad vibes.
At least you're okay.
I know you need something.
What is it?
Did they tell you?
You'll be one of those giving a eulogy.
If that's okay.
What's going on?
Mayor! Do you have a suspect in the shooting of Ted Ignacio?
He's the brother of the teacher who just passed away.
Is Sam Ignacio's case connected to the shooting of her brother?
Is suicide still the angle in Sam Ignacio's death?
The detective is here.
Detective Cortez!
Any information about the shooting of Ted Ignacio?
It was confirmed this morning that Theodore "Ted" Ignacio was shot.
He is the brother of the late Sam Ignacio.
He is currently in the hospital and in stable condition.
We are still investigating this incident.
Is this incident connected to Sam Ignacio's death?
Does this mean you are investigating the Ignacio family again?
Is there a person of interest in the shooting?
We are looking into all possible angles.
But, sir, is the ruling on Sam's death clearly still suicide?
For now, we are not changing the official findings.
So, you aren't dismissing the possibility of foul play?
We aren't dismissing any possibilities.
My god, it looks like Sam's death wasn't a suicide after all.
Does that mean she was killed?
Just go home for now. I'll update you about the eulogy, okay?
We should go home for now.
Come on.
Listen up.
We assure the public that there will be a fair investigation into this case.
But for now,
our primary goal is to ensure the safety
of all citizens of the town of Escondido.
Thank you so much.
-Thank you, Mayor. -Thank you, Mayor.
Oh, Ma'am Sam.
Yes. Was she here often?
They said you know. You're usually the last janitor to leave.
The mayor doesn't want the office messy when he arrives in the morning.
It has to be neat and clean before I head out.
Except for when Ma'am Sam visited.
Why is that?
I'm not allowed to go in there, especially when Ma'am Sam is inside.
Anyway, sir, I have to go.
I still need to clean the bathrooms.
Is this the one, sir?
Yes. Go ahead and zoom in.
Sorry, I didn't see you either.
It's my fault. I wasn't looking.
-I'm sorry. -My apologies too.
Alright.
I was also going to ask…
is suicide still not ruled out?
I heard you already have a new lead in the case.
Ma'am…
You're one of the victim's closest friends.
Did you notice anything strange?
Did she seem tired or stressed? Or pressured at work?
Any sign she was harassed?
Was Ms. Ignacio paid to do something she didn't want to?
Paid to do something?
What are you saying, sir? That Sam was accepting bribes?
Sir, Sam wasn't that kind of person.
Do you really have to tarnish my friend's memory?
What exactly are you looking for?
Anything, as long as it's the truth.
Even if something gets destroyed. Even if someone gets hurt.
And you, Mrs. Carpio…
How well did you know your friend?
Let's eat.
I'm still finishing something.
I'll wait for you so we can eat together.
It's okay, I'll just finish it later.
Let's go.
You've been there for a while. Aren't you going to rest?
I'm almost done.
-Can I read it? -No.
You'll hear it, anyway.
I'm sure you have beautiful things to say about Sam.
Finish it so you can get some sleep.
And you, Mrs. Carpio…
How well did you know your friend?
So, to all her students and co-teachers,
please treasure her memories.
We love you, Sam.
Thank you.
I can't describe Sam as…
as a perfect person.
Maybe it's easier if…
if I describe her as someone who's hard to love.
Like?
First, Sam was stubborn.
When she sees something wrong,
she doesn't know how to stay silent.
Miss Jackie, just a moment, okay?
He just isn't the right fit.
Not a good fit or are you just uncomfortable?
Teacher Sam, we need a school guard.
There are protocols and safety concerns.
Because he's hard of hearing?
Ma'am, take a look.
He has training, experience, and recommendations.
What do you think is missing?
We have a SPED program at this school, right?
Every day, we teach our students
that they're capable and that they have a place in this world.
But when it comes to our own school, we say…
"Sorry, your place ends in the classroom."
If we can't give opportunities to people with disabilities,
then we have no right to call ourselves inclusive.
Look!
So, please review it again, okay?
Do this because we have a responsibility to the students we teach here.
Second, a lot of people were won over by Sam.
I was one of them.
It always felt like she brought sunlight with her.
For Sam, the world was normal.
Safe.
-You felt like you mattered. -Where's Eli?
Oh, no!
-For her... -Where are you, Eli?
Eli didn't have to be different.
I think he went home. Did he go home?
Oh, no!
He wasn't lacking anything.
He was just happy.
-Free. -Got you!
I saw you!
Like a…
butterfly?
But what I've learned is that…
bringing light into others' lives…
doesn't make you immune to being blinded.
Jackie knows already. Did you tell her?
You should've thought it through before starting this mess.
You think I started this mess?
Me?
Anton, I didn't tell Jackie anything.
Sam, I'm begging you.
Jackie will leave me. She'll take our children away from me.
Sam…
Sometimes, she cared too much.
To…
To the point of being meddlesome.
I know, ma'am.
I'll tell Mama.
It's just that we can't find the right timing.
We're also scared of telling his father first.
It's true, isn't it?
-You're scared of him. -That's not the point!
Matteo?
Matteo.
Matteo, this isn't for me.
This is for you two.
I know you're confused right now.
You're both scared, especially you.
Having a child is a heavy responsibility,
especially at your age.
So…
it's important that you get guidance and support
from your parents now more than ever.
The sooner you tell them, the sooner things will get easier.
And what seems to be a mystery to many…
is where Sam got her courage.
She wasn't afraid to take risks.
Okay. I'll get going now, okay?
Bye, Sam.
-Bye. Take care. -You too.
Even if she knew it was dangerous…
Please, Sam. Just let this one go.
I already accepted it. It won't happen again.
Look, I don't want to get in trouble with the mayor.
No. That's not part of the agreement, Ted.
Just think of it as a token of gratitude from him.
I said, return it!
Think of how it can help the children's foundation.
Leave the kids out of this, Ted.
I know what that money is really for.
My conscience can't bear it. So you'd better return it.
If you don't, I'll return it myself.
Yes, Sam.
I agreed to talk in front of everyone
just to berate you.
To tell you how angry I am with you.
Because you were so stubborn.
You keep trying to fix other people's problems.
And because Sam was like that…
she never turned her back on anyone.
Even when she knew there were consequences.
Even when she knew that in the end, she'd pay for it.
That's why I refuse to believe that Sam gave up on life.
If you're one of the people she once helped,
at least once…
If you are one of the people whose lives she touched…
please don't accept the assumption
that she chose to end her story by giving up.
I know this couldn't have been Sam's choice.
And if something else did happen that night,
I'll find out what it was.
Meet me at the corner of Rodriguez and Quejano Street at 10.
There's something you need to know about Samantha Ignacio's case.
Matteo, where are you?
I won't cover for you if they ask where you are.
Ma.
I'll just head back to school.
To help out.
Ma.
Isn't the wake over?
There are still some things we have to take care of.
We also have to meet in preparation for the students' grief counseling.
I won't take long.
-I'll leave Eli to you. -Yes, Ma.
Sleep early. Don't wait up for me.
Mr. Carpio!
Anton!
Mayor.
You're working out this late?
You know my father?
Yeah, I've known him for a while.
He's part of Dad's legal team.
Sharp, quiet…
Loyal to the end.
I'm just looking for someone to fill a vacant position
at the Able Hearts Foundation.
Able Hearts?
You're the one I thought of.
But I have to think about it
and check with the uni and my wife.
No problem.
You don't rush the right person.
Let's talk again later?
-Sure, Mayor. Thank you. -Thank you.
Thank you.
Take care, Mayor.
You?
You said your goal is to find the truth.
That's my job, ma'am.
And you? Why are you doing this?
Sam was a good friend.
She was like a mother to my kids.
Especially to Eli.
Like I've told you before,
seeking the truth can be complicated.
It gets messy and painful.
And sometimes terrifying.
I think I can trust you.
I didn't want to risk the safety of my family by approaching you,
but I feel like…
I feel like I owe this to Sam.
What do you know?
Sam didn't get to complete that.
Or someone pulled strings…
to stop her.
We have to be careful.
You can't tell a soul about this.
Matteo, did you get Jem pregnant?
Please, can you not say anything to Mama and Papa?
I'll tell them myself. I just need time.
The bullet that hit you wasn't from the police.
Does this have anything to do with Sam's death?
Were you the one who pushed her?
I was just thinking…
Why don't we go out of town this weekend?
That's a great idea.
You think the mayor had a hand in Sam's death
and the attempt on her brother's life?
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