Ep 4. The Pond

Valeria season 1 episode 4 titled "The Pond" is a riveting episode that follows our protagonist, Valeria, as she faces several challenges in her personal and professional life. This episode starts with Valeria in distress over her recent fight with Adrian, her husband. The couple is still recovering from a heated argument that left tensions high between them. Valeria is at her wit's end and seeks the refuge of her friend, Carmen's home.

On arriving at Carmen's home, Valeria recounts the events of the fight, and Carmen advises her to apologize and make amends with Adrian. However, Valeria finds it challenging to take Carmen's advice, as she is too proud to admit that she is wrong. Their conversation is cut short, as Carmen has to leave town for work, leaving Valeria alone with her problems.

Valeria then decides to take some time off to reflect on her life and take a walk by the pond where she used to go with her mother. At the pond, she meets with her childhood friend, Victor, who's playing guitar and singing. Victor seems genuinely happy to see Valeria, and they catch up on old times while reminiscing about their childhood.

As Valeria continues to spend time with Victor, she discovers that he has a girlfriend, which comes as a surprise to her. She then seeks to understand how he was able to nurture a love relationship, considering how difficult maintaining relationships has been for her and Adrian.

Meanwhile, Lola, another friend of Valeria, is experiencing a tough time at her workplace. Lola confides in Valeria about how she's being mistreated by her boss and is considering quitting her job. Valeria encourages Lola to stand up for herself and take control of her situation. Lola takes Valeria's advice and confronts her boss, which leads to a change in their working relationship.

As the day comes to an end, Valeria returns home, where Adrian apologizes for their argument. Valeria realizes the importance of their relationship and decides to apologize to Adrian for her role in the fight.

Valeria’s story in this episode of the first season of Valeria is a powerful reminder of the importance of supporting friends and family through tough times. This episode is full of emotion, humor, and real-life dilemmas that the audience can relate to. Overall, episode four "The Pond" is a wonderfully crafted story that fans of this show will appreciate.