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It must've been a heavy door.

The one that slammed into your face.

Tequila.

How old are you? We don't serve minors.

You got any ID? A driver's license?

So, you're eighteen.

Yesterday? Happy birthday.

Tell me something I don't know.

Another.

So, that door.

Where is it?

At home.

You should go to the cops.

What for? To report a door?

Another.

Getting drunk won't help.

No it won't.

I thought about using an axe.

But it would have been much too messy.

You seem to know a lot about doors.

Just a little.

This one's for your birthday.

It's a perfect plan. We can't go wrong.

Who're you calling first?

Who're you calling first?

-I need the list. -You should know it by heart.

I do and who cares who I call first?

-It's a surprise. -And?

It's not the same calling aunt Rosa or don Carlos first.

Aunt Rosa would tell everybody.

Really? You must watch a lot of detective stories.

We're planning a surprise party, not a murder.

I don't watch detective stories.

No? You should do that, or write screenplays.

-We'd be rich. -Really? Here's one, Emiliano.

How about the story of a guy that kills his son?

After beating the crap out of him?

All because he wouldn't memorize a list of people's names.

-What kind of dad would do that? -One that got fed up.

You're sick.

Your coffee sir.

Thank you.

Can I get you anything else?

What do you suggest?

Why don't you take a look?

You'll probably find something... tempting.

SCRAMBLED EGGS

The scrambled eggs are fine.

-Yes sir. Right away. -Thank you.

NAME OF DECEASED PERSON

PLACE OF DEATH

SUICIDE

One last question, Mrs. López.

Why?

No, Mrs. López, it's not an expense.

It's an investment.

We're very vulnerable, Mrs. López.

We get careless crossing the street.

A heart condition. We can die at any time.

Have you ever heard of the CPM Syndrome?

That's "conjugal postmortem." It affects 4 of every 10 men.

It's basically a type of depression that can last up to 10 months.

It's a cause of suicide in 69 % of all cases.

You've made the right decision.

I'll send you the paperwork first thing tomorrow.

Have a nice day.

CPM syndrome?

It wasn't me.

That wasn't a bad start for tonight.

I can't tonight.

What do you mean you can't? It's our night.

It's my wife's birthday.

-So? -So she's forty today.

I'm throwing her a surprise party.

I'm thirty.

I really can't.

One of these days I'll get tired of this.

Hey, don't talk like that. I promise you...

Don't promise me anything.

Just surprise me.

I'll pay you double, okay?

No, no, no, no way.

The last time I heard that,

I got two broken ribs and a black eye.

-So no thank you. -That won't happen.

-My friend is a normal guy. -And you?

I'm an SOB. But I don't want you for me.

I want you for a buddy of mine.

So why would you pay me double?

Because I want my friend to be with a really happy woman.

What do you say? Yes or no?

All right then.

Can I help you, young man?

Sorry, I was wondering if...

...Moreira is here?

I'm afraid Mr. Moreira is a very busy man.

Maybe I can help you?

Rogelio, the guy at the bar,

sent me here.

This way please.

Mr. Moreira. A client.

How can I help you?

I need to bury my stepfather.

I'll need the body and a death certificate.

The thing is he isn't dead yet.

I don't understand.

I spoke with Rogelio at the bar.

Come with me.

Have a seat.

I suppose Rogelio told you how this works.

This isn't even ten percent.

I know, I'll have the rest next week.

Come back next week then.

I need it done now.

Impatience is expensive. It's much cheaper to wait.

I can't wait.

-You know my price. -It's a lot of dough.

Rich people pay to have the trash taken out.

The poor just roll in it. That's life.

Fine.

Come back when you have the money.

Good luck.

God damn it!

What did you do, you little whore?

You dumb bitch!

Do you love me?

-Who do you love? -I love you.

You're such a dumb whore!

Surprise!

Honey.

Mom.

María.

It's okay, honey. You're home now.

How are you feeling?

Embarrassed...

...with all those people.

No, honey, they're our friends.

They're worried about you.

What happened?

I don't know.

I don't know what happened.

I went out,

this afternoon,

but I had trouble breathing, so I came back home.

And when I got back inside, I started feeling dizzy and...

Then I saw you guys and...

And that's all I remember.

You're home now. You're safe here.

Okay? Don't worry.

I'm sorry I ruined the party.

Honey, you ruined nothing.

We've got enough food for two weeks.

Silly.

Come in.

Are you okay Mom?

Yes, I'm fine.

I'll get it.

Come here.

Come.

Put your hand here.

Save it. I had a tough night.

How come?

María wasn't feeling well. She fainted.

-What? -She's okay now.

She'll be fine.

-Good. -And you?

Same thing, I too had...

...kind of a bad night.

-Let's take a walk. -Right.

What happened?

First of all, a hooker.

Right. You fell in love?

She's pregnant?

She's dead.

Accidentally.

What do you mean accidentally?

I do love you!

Shut up! You don't love me at all!

You're a damn whore!

And you say you love me?

Stop it.

Stop it! Stop it!

Stop it you bastard.

Look what this dumb bitch did.

She broke my watch.

Leave her alone.

What's that little stick for?

Give us your best shot.

Go on.

Ismael.

Open up, Ismael!

What the hell is going on? Open this door!

Open up, Ismael! Don't be a jerk!

Open this damn door, Ismael!

Ismael.

Ismael!

Ismael, please, open up!

Open this damn door!

You idiot.

What an idiot.

You're so stupid.

Just shut up and give me a hand.

Now what, Ismael?

Our lives just got better. That's what.

Better how? How? He paid all our bills.

You're an idiot.

How could I have had such a dumb kid?

Why don't you go...

...and get me...

...some trash bags?

Please?

You're rushing things.

Why not wait and see what he says?

I know exactly what he'll say and do.

I screwed up. I made a mistake.

Give me a break, Ibarra.

How could you know you'd go blind just then?

You knew?

I can't find a damn doctor to tell me what it is.

Some say it's my blood pressure, others give me some drops.

Nobody knows what it is,

and I go blind two or three times a day.

You shouldn't have taken the job.

Don't tell me what I taught you, pal.

Well, he really doesn't need to know anything.

Don't underestimate him.

The man knows everything.

It was supposed to look like a suicide.

And I bashed his head in with a damn chair.

Take it.

What for?

It's my life savings. Twenty years of hard work.

I want you to have it.

What do I do with it?

If I die, it's yours and if not, you give it back, pal.

-Call me if you need anything. -Give María a kiss. Take care.

If I may make a suggestion, sir.

You should calm down a little.

Calm down?

Even a rookie couldn't do it worse.

How the hell am I supposed to calm down?

You could wait to ask Ibarra why he made such a mess of it?

Wait? Wait!

How much longer?

He hasn't taken my calls for two hours now.

You have an appointment with your doctor tomorrow.

Get out! Get out. You're making me feel worse.

Go to the police station and report him as missing.

Got it?

But first get all his clothing and get rid of it, got it?

What's in there?

My résumé.

Good morning, Princess.

Just let me know if you need anything else, madam.

Did you fix that?

Just the coffee and the juice.

The rest is from your birthday party.

I appreciate the gesture anyway.

How are you feeling?

Better.

I'm taking you to the doctor today, honey.

Just for a checkup.

I feel better already. I just needed to rest.

You were so right.

Are you sure?

Breakfast in bed does wonders for you.

Fortunately the fridge is full of wonders.

Silly.

Honey.

Promise me that if you get dizzy again,

we'll go see the doctor.

I promise.

-I have to go. -Alright. Thank you.

Come in.

It's the kid from the other day.

Show him in.

Thank you.

I see you got the money.

I took the trash out.

Good.

Why did you bring me his head?

It was kind of tough to move the whole body.

Let me rephrase that.

Why are you here if you got rid of the problem?

I need a job to support my mother.

He was a real bastard, but he fed us.

If I understood correctly,

you want to work for me.

Didn't I do it right?

You have no idea what you're talking about, kid.

I don't?

Did you think a head would impress me?

No, because I did it in cold blood.

Because I got the balls.

Let me think about it.

And if you come back here unannounced,

I'll go to your place unannounced.

I'll show you out.

Are those your regular meds?

The doctor says these are better for the cough.

You look better sir.

Don't lie to me, Iván.

Guess who else is now seeing a lot of doctors.

Who?

Ibarra.

Is it serious?

Not really.

He just goes blind once in a while.

-What are you doing, sir? -Putting an end to this.

But I thought that in this...

...particular case.

Exactly.

You just follow the rules.

Hello.

When?

-What's going on? -What did he tell you?

Nothing, he just came over for a minute.

Are you sure?

Yes.

What did Ibarra do?

He made a mess of a very simple job.

He screwed up.

Ibarra never screws up.

I'm sure there's some kind of explanation.

I'm sure there is.

The problem is he's nowhere to be found.

Well, maybe...

Maybe he can't.

Maybe he got himself in trouble.

I don't doubt that for a second.

If he doesn't show up, there will be a huge problem.

Is there a job for me?

I'll have something soon.

Emiliano says you were up here all day.

I thought it would be better to stay in bed resting.

And who said I was a princess?

Are you feeling okay?

I feel great.

I have to be up early.

Alright.

That was so cool.

Did you hear that?

Yes.

Great.

What's the matter?

You don't like me anymore?

-It's not that. -So what is it?

-Problems. -What's the matter?

I don't ask you anything.

I'm listening, my son.

Problems, Father.

Was it a bad month in the insurance business?

People are still scared.

But they die anyway.

They need assurances.

So?

A friend of mine got himself in a big jam.

And you think you can help him out?

I don't know.

Then you're screwed my son.

There's nothing worse than a serious issue

we know little about.

Yes I know.

I know, God damn it!

My son.

Why the hell are you here?

I don't know.

-I thought maybe... -Get out.

Come back when you have something.

Good morning.

Green tea, please.

Anything else?

What do you suggest?

See for yourself. I'm sure you'll find something tempting.

FRENCH LOAF

The French loaf.

-Why aren't you at your party? -There is no party.

No? Didn't you get my calls?

-No I didn't. -I only call you if it's urgent.

-We're talking, aren't we? -I can't right now.

Tomorrow then.

There are no murderers, just "operatives."

No victims, just "issues." No murders, just "jobs."