Sea of Plastic (Mar de plástico)

ALL FACTS AND CHARACTERS IN THIS SERIES

AS THE TOWN OF CAMPOAMARGO ARE COMPLETELY FICTIONAL

Cerebral hypoxia. He didn't choke at all.

The pants weren't tight enough and let blood pump to his head.

We call it "blue chocking".

Anything else? Any wound, any scratches?

A slight fracture on the left hand’s index finger.

But it's very common in cases of choking.

The body convulses violently before dying.

He probably hit the wall.

Or could be the result or a struggle.

-What are you suggesting? -He was left handed.

The fracture was on his left hand.

He'd use it to protect from an attack.

There's no reason to doubt about his suicide.

In cases of struggle the attacker's blood

usually appears, bruises, contusions...

The body is clean. I assure you this was a suicide.

DEAD CIVIL GUARDS WERE THREE MONTHS IN AFGHANISTAN

-Mom, where's the milk? -Coming! I'm coming, honey!

I haven't slept. I can't.

-You want to tell me? -The girl from the office.

What a woman, her postures. I've never...

-Enough. Thanks, Salva. -What's wrong?

Just what I needed to know about her.

-Let me show you the pictures. -No, no, no.

We have to focus on the medal Amancio was keeping.

What does that sign mean? Who is Boris?

That medal had the killer's blood 20 year ago.

That's in 1995. Check the reports made in that year.

His name could show up. Find him.

-Good morning. -Good morning, boss.

-Sergeant. -Not now, Lieutenant.

No, wait a minute.

This is Dr. Ruiz, psychologist from Civil Guard.

Call me Esther, especially if you're in a rush.

She comes from Madrid. They think we need her help.

Did they explain the case to you?

The doctor isn't here to help with the case.

Internal Affairs sent her.

Lola, could you go get a cup of coffee, please?

It's an order from upstairs.

They're impatient, and don't trust us.

They want the doctor to evaluate your stay in this case.

Don't worry, I just want to talk with you.

-Did you talk with the forensic? -Of course I did. So?

If you don't mind, I'm very busy.

We know you assaulted and threatened Amancio

-before he killed himself. -He didn't.

Amancio knew something. He was going to talk

-and they killed him. -That's impossible, Hector.

Nobody from the outside could have entered the cells.

I didn't say somebody from the outside did it.

-I'll leave you alone. -Thank you.

Where can we talk?

-A psychologist for Hector? -Unbelievable, isn't it?

You call for a psychologist for the case and nothing.

There's no money, lack of resources, anything.

But they send one to screw with us.

What's wrong?

The forensic said Amancio killed himself.

But what if Hector's wrong?

What? What about the cameras?

Isn't it weird they fail at that moment?

Yes... or no. I don't know.

Every week something breaks up here, Lola.

Okay. What about the blood in the cell?

Dammit, Lola. He's new here and doesn't know anybody.

But we're blaming our partners.

Look, Salva, I do what the Sergeant says.

Yes. You'd also want him to be something more than your Sergeant.

You're an asshole.

-How long will this take? -This is just our first meeting.

We'll know that in the next sessions.

Next sessions?

Yes. I usually have three or four sessions.

Three sessions to know somebody?

I already know who you are.

It's clear that you're new, you still feel insecure.

That's why you wear glasses. You want to look older.

That's why you have prepared for this case.

There's a stain of coffee on your papers.

You've been working until late. Am I right?

You don't have to be here if you don't want to.

Perfect. Take the day off.

Hector, they want you out.

High ranks are expecting a negative report.

Will you make it so easy?

It says in your reports you were in Afghanistan in 2013.

When back, you were discharged for almost a year.

I also read your best friend died there.

-Pablo Torres. -I killed him.

The report says it was an accident.

This is a waste of time.

Insomnia, frequent nightmares,

irritation, distrust, constantly alert...

It all leads to violent reactions.

It's called post-traumatic stress syndrome, or PTSS.

Also known as shell-shock.

-Today I need seven men. -You already found them.

They sent the black guy to be the scarecrow.

-Ibrahim, be careful. -I'm tired of this blackamoor.

-The price is 20 euros. -But last week you said 30.

Things haven't gone well

since that girl appeared in the greenhouses.

But it's not enough. At least make it 25.

Say something more and I'll make it 10.

We won't work for free. You think we're slaves?

-We're okay with 20. -Shut up, black guy!

You already heard him, we have no choice.

Come on, let's go.

Let's get in the van, guys.

Let's go. It's all right.

This is what the cameras filmed while I interrogated Amancio.

I'm sure somebody was spying us through the CCTV.

That's the moment he told me to get the box with Boris’ medal.

Somebody listened to us.

Sent that guy for the box and then killed Amancio.

Salva, give me the list of the guards at the station.

Salcedo.

There he is, at the coffee machine.

Martinez.

Here, at his post. And there's also Rubio.

Garcia.

Here, at the bathroom.

Maroto.

Here, just about to leave with Lozano and Fuentes.

And there are Morales and Cruz.

-Manzano is missing. -And the Lieutenant.

They're the only ones that don't appear.

But we know they were at the station.

-The Lieutenant couldn't be. -Why?

I'm telling you he didn't do it.

If you're so sure, don't worry, I'll take care.

Follow Manzano. Check if he has any bruises.

Let's prove Amancio didn't kill himself.

Okay, boss.

Damn it!

Thanks, man.

Still nothing.

The forensic came yesterday. They'll give you the body soon.

Salva, I don't even know what to do with the body.

Don't worry, the mortuary will take care of that.

But how much will it cost? You know I don't have money.

I'll see if my father can do something.

I've always been jealous of your relationship with your father.

Remember when we played soccer?

He paid for all our equipment.

I didn't even tell my father to go and see me.

I was ashamed of you seeing him completely drunk.

The last thing I told him was that he disgusted me.

I'm such a fool, man. Damn it.

Lucas...

Don't say that. Your father knew you loved him.

But not me, Salva.

I thought I didn't need anybody, and look at me,

-I'm alone. -Hey, you're not alone.

-You still got us. -Sure.

Complain of Salva for being a useless dumb.

Well, this dumb did more than you.

-You did more than me? -Much more than you.

-Yes, at the rabbit's road... -Say what?

You want to mess with me?

Don't be sad, man.

I need you to tell me again what happened in Afghanistan

because nothing makes sense.

I want to tell Nacho the truth. Not how they did with me.

He doesn't have to know any of this. It's not worth it.

Hiding it won't make it disappear. It's still there.

And I wake up thinking about it,

just like Nacho... just like you.

When they shot at us, Pablo got away from the group,

I don't know why. I thought he was afraid.

I tried to follow him, but a terrorist showed up

and I shot at him. Behind him were two more.

I couldn't see anything.

I shot again and one of them was Pablo.

-But why did he get away? -I don't know.

That wasn't his first mission.

-I've been asking myself that. -You notice anything weird?

Didn't he tell you anything days before?

He didn't say anything.

I found a Koran in Arabic... at home.

It was carefully stored, as if it were

sacred or something.

Why do I feel you're hiding me something?

I won't stay like this.

I need answers.

Damn it.

Promise me you'll take care of Nacho.

Don't say that, you're going to be okay.

Damn it, promise me. Promise me.

Hector, cover the exit! I'll take care of the injured!

Go, damn it! Cover the exit!

What are you thinking about?

Is it one of those recurrent images?

It happens often?

It depends on what "often" means to you.

Have you talked with anybody?

I wouldn't even tell it to her widow.