The actual plan is for Lorenzo (Capitán Matamoros) to be seen running away before returning home to hide in the secret basement room.

The soldiers came to the house looking for Capitán Matamoros and threatened the family.

Grandma Sofía got hurt trying to protect Emilia.

Grandma Sofía was too afraid to return to her own home and stayed with the family.

Capitán Matamoros (Lorenzo) could not return to the house because the soldiers were watching and their original plan was ruined.

The soldiers threatened to kill the family.

The women told the soldiers Lorenzo fled to France leaving them without money and called him a coward.

The soldiers were from Franco´s army.

The soldiers were especially awful to Emilia.

The soldiers found Capitán Matamoros (Lorenzo).

Only Emilia and her mother know that Lorenzo is hiding in the secret basement room.