Death in Buenos Aires 2014

Call to the Recoleta crime scene

Chávez and Dolores are summoned to the Recoleta residence of Jaime Figueroa Alcorta, where Gómez claims to have found the victim's body and has been examining the deceased's possessions. The encounter immediately sets a tense dynamic between the homicide team and the city's elite. It marks the uneasy start of a case that will pull in power, jealousy, and hidden motives.

Evidence emerges at the police station

The next morning at the police station, Chávez and Gómez cross paths again when Gómez shows him a matchbook from the Manila nightclub, tying the case to a nightlife clue. The nightclub link suggests Kevin as a key suspect and the possibility of a wider connection. This moment pushes the investigation toward Manila.

Search for Kevin in the Manila nightclub

Dolores and Chávez travel to the Manila nightclub to locate Kevin, the lover who left a message on the victim’s answering machine. Chávez recognizes a flamboyant song during a live performance, the same track found in the victim's apartment. Gómez appears and claims he's there to investigate too, leading to a heated confrontation and a bar fight that lets Kevin slip away amid the chaos.

Undercover plan is hatched

Gómez joins Chávez on the homicide investigation, and they devise an undercover plan that uses the younger officer’s looks to get close to Kevin. Gómez goes on several dates with Kevin, who appears innocent to the investigators while the sting unfolds. The arrangement deepens the tension as Chávez grapples with his growing attraction, keeping his feelings carefully in check.

Chávez’s conflicted attraction

Chávez, trapped in a passionless marriage, finds himself increasingly drawn to Gómez, though he never acts on the attraction. The undercover mission presses forward as Kevin’s charm complicates the case. The emotional undercurrents threaten to derail the investigation and blur professional lines.

Tension over the sting

Chávez tries to call off the sting, fearing Gómez is getting too close to Kevin. Gómez questions whether Chávez is becoming jealous or possessive, probing the limits of their partnership. The tension between them intensifies as the operation continues.

Secret room encounter interrupted

Kevin takes Gómez to a private room at Manila, and they begin to have sex. Chávez and Dolores watch the encounter through a hidden camera, exposing a charged dynamic behind the investigation. The moment is interrupted when Kevin is arrested, abruptly ending the tryst.

Interrogation and a delayed conclusion

Chávez interrogates Kevin, who manages to persuade him to release him temporarily. Kevin’s calm, manipulative answers sow doubt about his guilt and delay decisive action. The suspect's performance suggests there may be more to the case than a simple motive.

The drug-horse claim and the fatal shootout

Kevin reveals a herd of horses that he claims the Alcorta family uses for drug smuggling, prompting a dramatic turn in the investigation. Gómez arrives on the scene, and Kevin tries to escape on horseback, only to be fatally shot by Gómez. The animal-smuggling claim becomes a pivotal point in understanding the murder.

Confrontation and a dangerous kiss attempt

Chávez confronts Gómez, who insists he was only protecting Chávez and that Kevin invented the smuggling story. When Gómez makes a move to kiss Chávez, the detective reacts with a mix of anger and longing and raises his gun toward Gómez’s car. Police backup arrives, shifting the balance and ending the intimate confrontation abruptly.

Pressure, evidence, and a fragile case

The city’s justice system moves to close the case under pressure from the Alcorta family, even as Chávez discovers the horses were surgically implanted with drugs, lending some credibility to Kevin's claims. The conflicting evidence forces officials to walk a tight line between power and truth. The outcome remains uncertain as the investigation struggles to resolve the accusations.

A theory of orchestration and innocence claimed

Chávez confronts Gómez with his theory that the Alcorta family orchestrated the murder, but Gómez pleads innocence. The exchange exposes deep mistrust and a complicated bond between the two men. The confrontation underscores how far the investigation has spiraled from a straightforward homicide.

Paranoia and a fragile kiss

In a moment of heightened paranoia, Chávez draws his gun on two fellow officers. Gómez reassures him, but the tension between them peaks as they inch toward a dangerous tipping point. The two share a kiss, a fragile sign of connection that is immediately interrupted by looming danger.