Bad Cheese
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Bad Cheese

Polly's investigation reveals that Valentina is an undercover agent pursuing a network of counterfeiters who've been using the stolen identity of Esteban's deceased supplier to distribute fake artisanal foods. The missing Manchego was taken by Valentina for testing, and she reveals her personal stake in the case — her family's olive grove was destroyed by counterfeiters using their name.

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Police come to the market. They walk to Esteban. Esteban sells cheese. Polly sits on his arm. The police woman talks. She asks about Antonio. Antonio gives cheese to Esteban. Esteban is scared. His face is white. Valentina steps forward. She has green pins. She talks about the cheese. The cheese is bad. It is not real cheese. Polly feels Esteban shake. The police woman shows pictures. She shows cheese pictures. Antonio is dead. A bad man uses his name. The bad man makes fake cheese. Esteban does not understand. He knows good cheese. Valentina laughs. She is sad. The fake cheese tastes good. But it is still fake. Polly thinks about Esteban. His work is in danger. Polly asks Valentina questions. Valentina knows about the bad cheese. She took cheese from Esteban. She tested the cheese. Many people make fake food. They make fake oil too. Polly understands now. Valentina lost her family business. Bad people used her name. Now she catches bad people. Esteban asks what happens next. The police woman gives him a card. Esteban will help catch the bad people.

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