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Bad People

Polly's investigation reveals that Valentina is an undercover agent pursuing counterfeiters who've been using a deceased supplier's identity to distribute fake artisanal foods. In the interrogation room, as Esteban prepares to help catch the criminals who've infiltrated even his personal life, the lights cut out and a threatening message appears, suggesting the counterfeiters know about the investigation.

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Polly sits on Esteban's arm. They are in a room. The room has bright lights. Valentina is there too. She puts papers on the table. The papers have pictures. Esteban looks at the pictures. He knows these men. The men are bad. They sell fake food. Esteban is scared. The bad men know him. Polly sees the pictures too. One man is Miguel. Miguel came to a party. He gave fake wine. The wine is bad. A police woman talks. She wants Esteban to help. Esteban thinks about his family. His grandfather was good. His grandfather worked hard. Esteban wants to help. He takes a pen. The lights go out. The room is dark. Glass breaks. Someone writes on the wall. The bad men know about Esteban. They know he talks to police. Polly is scared. Esteban is scared. The bad men are angry.

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