Are you now convinced that Sam Ignacio didn't commit suicide?
That there's a deeper truth to this case?
Matt, I need you.
-We need you. -You said you got rid of it, didn't you?
The sooner you tell them, the sooner things will get easier.
So, you aren't dismissing the possibility of foul play?
We aren't dismissing any possibilities.
It looks like Sam's death wasn't a suicide after all.
Does that mean she was killed?
You're working out this late?
I'm just looking for someone to fill a vacant position
at the Able Hearts Foundation.
You're the one I thought of.
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.
Sam didn't get to complete that.
Or someone pulled strings to stop her.
Anton.
Hon?
Can we still use this?
Yes, of course. It's still sturdy.
It just needs a little fixing, then it'll be as good as new.
Isn't it a bit early, though?
We just found out yesterday that I'm pregnant.
Of course, I'm excited.
I'm excited to be a father of three.
You really are something.
There.
Isn't that what you've always wanted?
Three kids, right?
We could just buy a new one. We can afford it now.
No need.
Think about it.
All three of our kids using the same crib.
Isn't that very meaningful?
That's true.
But you know what's even more meaningful?
Raising our three kids to be good people.
That's what we'll make sure of.
-Want a snack? -Yeah, I'm hungry.
-Okay. -Let me finish this.
I'll make you something.
Where were you?
Just getting some air.
Anton…
The mayor's political advisor, Atty. Cuizon.
You were friends in law school, right?
Yes, why?
Do you think he's noticed anything unusual about the mayor?
I don't know.
It's been a long time since we last saw each other.
And even if he has, I doubt he'd tell me.
Why are you asking?
Is there a problem?
You think the mayor had a hand in Sam's death?
And her brother, Ted Ignacio, is connected to it?
The siblings had some disagreements.
Sam once mentioned to me that…
she didn't like whatever Ted got involved in
since he came back here.
What was he involved in?
I don't know.
She never got to say. She didn't want to talk about it.
But I think
Ted going into hiding might have something to do with those files.
The other day,
I saw Ted take something from Sam's house.
It was in a bag, hidden in the wood-fired oven.
From what I could tell, it was hundreds of thousands in cash.
I think that's connected
to Ted getting shot and Sam's death.
Ma'am, we need to be careful.
You can't tell a soul about this.
Matteo?
Matteo, where are you? Matteo?
Classic Matteo.
She's taking forever.
What took you so long?
I thought you already had an abortion.
I couldn't.
I can't hurt our baby.
But why did you have to lie to me?
Jem, come on.
Because I got scared, babe.
When I told you my period was late,
I felt how scared you were.
Especially when the test came back positive.
Then, you got mad when Teacher Sam found out.
Sometimes, I don't even know how to talk to you anymore.
If you're not angry, you're cold.
I feel like you're drifting further and further away.
Like…
Like I'm about to lose you.
Can we…
Can we just keep this between us for now?
I just need some time to think.
Sorry, I have to go home.
Well, look who decided to come home.
I almost didn't.
But I didn't have a choice.
It's okay for you to go out and drink,
but you should at least let me know.
Let it go, Pa.
It's Mama's birthday.
I knew it. You forgot.
Even back then…
work was always more important than Mama and me.
That's not true.
Matteo. Let's talk.
Where were you?
I…
just finished some important schoolwork, Pa.
Is that really all?
Because lately, we've noticed that you've been quiet and distracted.
It's like you're not yourself anymore.
Plus, you've been so distant from us.
Is there something your mother and I need to know?
Matt…
You need to talk to us,
so we can help you.
What's the problem?
Nothing, Ma. Just school stuff.
Well, do you need our help?
No, I'm okay. I can handle it.
Matteo, we're here for you, okay?
Just tell us.
Have you eaten?
Yes, Ma.
I'll just go change, Pa.
What are you doing here?
Matteo, did you get Jem pregnant?
What?
No. That's not true.
Then what's this, Matteo?
Matteo, what's this?
Why do you have this? Why are you messing with my stuff?
So, it's true?
Matteo, did you get Jem pregnant?
Matteo!
Well? Do Mama and Papa already know?
No.
Pia…
Pia.
I need to ask you a favor, okay?
Please, can you not say anything to Mama and Papa?
I'll tell them myself. I just need time.
I'm here for you, Matteo. I'm here for you.
Alright.
-There they are. -We got the noodles!
We brought noodles!
-Wow! -Let's eat!
-Nice! -That looks good.
Come on, let's eat.
It seems you're all happy that I'm leaving.
-No, sir. -Of course not, sir.
-We prepared this for you. -Let's take a picture.
Boys, we can't eat yet. We have to wait for the mayor.
-Bummer. I'm already hungry. -Back to work. Come on!
Policarpio.
I'm still waiting for the files on the robbery at the town proper.
I'm on it, sir. Excuse me.
Guys, do your job well.
Make a good impression on the mayor. Don't disappoint me.
I was just thinking…
Maybe we can go out of town next weekend.
Okay, fine.
Matt?
Sure, Pa.
Just a short break.
We need that after everything that has happened.
Hon?
I think going out of town is a good idea.
It'll be good for our family, especially Eli.
Anton.
If you need anything, call me.
-Okay? -Okay.
Ma, I'll just check on Eli later.
See you later.
Bye, Pa.
Jackie.
I'm glad people are no longer putting the heat on Anton.
I mean, this case is really shocking.
So, who is it really?
Was it really Sam's brother who killed her
or is someone else going after them?
It's so confusing.
By the way, the dean wants to talk to us
about something important.
I'll follow in a bit.
Ma'am Jackie.
I just want to ask you if you know anything about Ted Ignacio
that can help with the investigation.
I don't know him except that he's Sam's brother.
Sam didn't mention anything about Ted either.
Weren't they close as siblings?
Ted would come and go in Sam's life.
But I remember
Sam told me that Ted showed up more often
ever since the Able Hearts Foundation was established.
But based on the information I gathered, Ted has nothing to do with that NGO.
But it's possible he's connected with the mayor.
Whatever their connection is…
that's what we'll find out.
I have to go, Ma'am Jackie. That's all. Thank you.
I told you I'll only talk with you once my lawyer is here.
I think I earned the right to interrogate you
after you hit me last time.
It's only normal I'd be cautious after what happened to my sister.
I don't know you, and you showed up at our house.
Yes, your house that you haven't lived in for a long time.
I went there to investigate.
What about you? What were you doing there?
My sister died. What's wrong about me being there?
Nothing.
But I saw you…
take a bag with money hidden inside a brick oven.
Is that yours?
Or was it Sam's?
And most importantly…
who is it from?
The bullet that hit you wasn't from the police.
So, Ted…
Is someone after you?
Okay. How about this?
Does this have anything to do with Sam's death?
You had a lot to say earlier, but now you're suddenly quiet.
Don't you want to get justice for your sister's death?
Or maybe you were the one who pushed her.
-We should focus on drug awareness. -Is that what our teacher said?
-Yeah, I think it'll come up. -Let's highlight it.
Hey, Matteo.
Have you reviewed already?
Where have you been? We've been waiting for you.
-Sit down. -Come, join us.
Sit here beside me.
So about drug addiction…
Matteo!
Let's discuss how to avoid it.
Here. It's about drug addiction.
Dude, I have to go.
He left.
Let's study by ourselves, then.
Thank you for coming, Mayor.
I am so honored you're here.
Thanks, Reden.
By the way, before anything else,
I would like to thank all of you for your service to the town of Escondido.
But most of all, I would like to thank Chief Reden
for his years of service to the town of Escondido
as a pillar of the police force.
Escondido is one of the most peaceful towns
in our province, and in the region as well.
Thank you.
I just have one request, Mayor.
Can you please announce…
the name of my successor?
The Regional Office just released the memo
regarding the new police chief of the town of Escondido.
Lieutenant Colonel Cortez!
You are the new police chief of Escondido.
Cortez.
I'm leaving you in charge here.
I know you'll do your best to serve Escondido.
Thank you.
-Bro. -Bro.
How are things there at the Regional Office?
Wait.
Congratulations, Chief!
That's what I want to ask you.
How did that happen? I thought I'd just be an OIC.
How come it was a full appointment?
We just found out earlier.
I heard it was the mayor's orders.
-You mean Mayor Dominguez? -Yes.
He's a very influential person.
You showed off, didn't you?
I have to go. That's all.
-Thanks, man. -Bye.
Thank you for the recommendation.
Your credentials are impressive.
I know you can contribute to the development of Escondido.
You see…
My vision for the town of Escondido
is to make it a prime destination
for family, for leisure…
I want to make it family-oriented.
Well, I heard that…
a company wants to build a casino resort here.
That's why it's important to have peace and order.
Zero crime rate.
I need someone like you who is good and sharp.
Someone who can clean up a mess even before it spreads.
Let's celebrate.
We received a report about students fighting at the plaza.
Things got heated during their basketball game.
Has someone responded?
But, sir,
your son, Kyle Cortez, was involved in that fight.
Excuse me, Mayor.
Well?
When will you stop humiliating me?
What do you want?
I told you already, Pa.
I want to go back to Manila.
You think you can live alone?
Can you provide for yourself?
It's not like you're keeping an eye on me here.
You're always busy, right?
You're always out investigating a case.
You're always chasing someone!
Even back then!
Isn't that why you neglected Mama?
You don't know what you're talking about.
I'm right, aren't I, Pa?
Where were you when Mama died?
Here's what our teacher wants us to review.
From page 108 to…
Page-- Wait.
72 to 75.
That's what we need to review.
It'll be on the exam.
Matteo, what's going on here?
Keep your voice down.
Why are you with that girl?
Excuse me? Can't you see we're just writing a paper?
Writing a paper or fooling around?
-Keep your voice down. -Ow! You're hurting me!
-Matt! -I'm hurting you?
-I'm so sorry. -Why are you apologizing to her?
Jem, you're causing a scene. Why are you shouting?
-Come here. -Ouch!
-You're so annoying. -I'm watching you.
Let's talk about this calmly.
Why are you blaming me?
Matteo, let me go!
-You're embarrassing me. -It's her fault!
I should have slapped that flirt!
-Is she flirting with you? -Stop causing a scene.
It's her, right?
She's the reason you became cold.
Shut up. She's just a groupmate.
You're calling me a liar?
-Which one of us lied? -Don't hold that over my head.
You know why I did it.
Fine.
Fine. You want to know why I became cold?
Because loving you is exhausting.
I'm tired of apologizing
every time you get jealous when there's no reason to.
I'm tired of explaining myself
because of your suspicions.
For crying out loud, Jem, what do you want from me?
I tell you everything, where I am and what I'm doing.
What more do you want?
Matteo, I only did it because I love you.
"Love"?
Babe, you love me too, don't you?
Right, babe?
Babe, I'm going to change.
-I'm going to change. -Leave me alone.
Babe, wait.
I'm going to change.
I won't be jealous anymore.
I won't doubt you anymore, I promise.
Jem, what don't you understand?
I'm saying I don't love you anymore.
I'm done.
-Jem, enough. -You love me, don't you?
-Not anymore! -Wait, babe.
If you're mad at me because I lied--
Jem, I've just been putting up with you!
Can't you see that?
Just hearing your voice gives me a headache.
You're so demanding!
All I hear from you is, "Babe, do this, do that."
"Babe, where are you? Why aren't you replying?"
I'm sick of it.
Even my mother doesn't treat me that way. What makes you think you can?
So please, leave me alone. We're through.
I don't love you anymore.
Babe, what about our baby?
Let me go.
Babe, our baby…
I'll take responsibility if you want to keep it.
I'll take responsibility for the child.
But that's it.
Don't expect anything else from me.
We're through.
I'm sorry. Your files are not enough.
How is that not enough?
It's not substantial enough to charge the mayor or anyone else.
Detective, we both know that the mayor is behind it all.
The documents we have don't have his signature.
I wouldn't be surprised if they're fabricated.
What about the videos?
I can go through them again.
Maybe we missed something.
I reviewed the videos closely. They didn't mention anything.
Mrs. Carpio, let me ask you this.
How well did you know Sam Ignacio?
How can you be sure that everything she showed you
and told you was true?
Wait a minute.
Why the change of tune…
Chief?
Is it because of your promotion?
So now you're protecting the mayor?
I'm just going on with what we have.
This is all based on what's inside that flash drive.
I am not protecting anyone.
Why did you meet?
What did you talk about?
Are you following me?
Yes, Anton.
I met with Detective Cortez.
We talked.
Anton.
I found evidence.
Evidence that suggests
that the mayor may have been involved in Sam's death.
Why do you look like that?
Not now, Jem. I have a test in Poli Sci!
What's this? Prof. Carpio assigned a 4,000-word essay!
I just want to let this out.
Attention seeker.
Let it all out.
What's going on, Jem? Screw the Poli Sci exam!
Because I can't carry it anymore.
What could it be this time?
All of you tell me that I'm lucky to be with Matteo.
The enemy's getting closer.
It's right next to you. Shoot it!
Because he comes from a good family
and he's the son of educators.
Why didn't you tell me where you were going?
I found evidence.
Would you rather I kept quiet?
Why didn't you consult me?
How could you trust that bastard Cortez?
He is the only one who cares about the truth.
He doesn't believe that Sam committed suicide.
Says who?
You believe them?
But you're all wrong.
He got me pregnant.
Now, he's breaking up with me.
On your right, bro.
Come on, shoot it.
I've got your back.
Jackie.
Do you think the truth even matters now?
Sam is gone, Jackie.
And there is a reason why it happened.
What do you want, Jackie?
For you to be their next target?
You said it yourself.
The evidence points to the mayor.
Don't you realize the mess you're getting yourself into?
And now…
Cortez has been promoted.
He's probably under the mayor's thumb now.
You're just putting our family in danger.
Is that what you call an ideal boyfriend?
Someone who hangs you out to dry?
He's forcing me to abort our baby.
But I can't do it.
I can't abort our baby.
Matteo!
-There! At the corner! -Matteo!
Matteo!
-Wait, bro. I'll be back. -Matteo!
Matteo!
-Coming. -Matteo!
Matteo!
Pia, what's all this ruckus?
My goodness, Pia. What's going on?
Ma, Pa…
Back then, I was so confused.
I felt…
I was all alone.
And…
And only one person could understand me.
Teacher Sam.
That's why I approached her.
And she told us…
to talk to our parents.
But Matteo refused.
He got mad at me for telling Teacher Sam.
He was worried Teacher Sam would tell his parents.
That's why…
Matteo and I met with Teacher Sam
by the lighthouse.
He asked her
to keep my pregnancy a secret
since he had already decided
to abort the baby.
-Matteo! -But…
-Teacher Sam refused. -Matteo!
She said that if we don't tell our parents,
she would tell them herself.
Matteo was furious.
He started screaming.
He kept screaming until…
Until…
he wanted to hurt Teacher Sam.
Back at the cliff…
Matteo…
Matteo pushed…
He pushed Teacher Sam!
Oh, God…
That's not…
No…
Matteo!
Open the door!
Pa.
Matt…
-Ma. -No, Matt…
Matt…
Ma, I'm really sorry.
We need to know everything in order to help Matteo.
Otherwise, you'll end up in jail!
You're scaring him!
-Just tell them I did it. -No! No!
No one is going to jail! No one!
Do you understand? No one's going to jail!
Good morning.
I am the lead investigator in Sam Ignacio's case.
Our son will give his statement
at the police station with a lawyer present.
We reviewed Jem's livestream confession.
You're here so we can hear your side of the story.
Jem is lying to you. hear your side of the story.