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Good afternoon.

We haven’t met yet. I’m Silvia Baez.

David told me you’d be coming to Tijuana.

I want to know if we can meet.

It's about the house.

I want to buy it.

I know that...

Head architect! Welcome!

I was told you wouldn’t be here until tomorrow.

I would’ve sent someone to pick you up at the airport.

It's OK. - This is Rojas and Martinez.

Nice to meet you.

Let me introduce you to the workers. Gentlemen!

Here is the new Construction Manager. Head architect Ana Bastide...

...from tomorrow on she will be in charge of the project.

Welcome.

It’s natural you don’t remember all your students.

Were you the only woman?

There were two of us.

Was it...

the 98' class?

No, it was in 2003.

Doesn’t matter.

- I’m telling you, -it’s my time to retire.

Don’t say that.

It’s true. It was a hard decision to make.

That’s why the company called you all of a sudden.

It’s a big opportunity for me

specially if it’s a project of yours, sir.

It worries me

that you brought your own car, Head Architect.

The roads are not safe,

that’s why the company hired the drivers...

I know you worked at the site in Juarez

but Tijuana is not safe either.

I was born here.

Excuse me I didn’t mean to be rude.

So you have family in town?

Not anymore.

Is everything all right?

The engine doesn’t start, sir.

And I don't think it will.

I haven’t introduced you two.

This is Salvador Cuevas.

She is Head Architect Ana Bastide. She's.

Is in charge of the project.

I know, Sir.

No, thank you.

Now you don’t smoke?

I quit.

Didn’t know you’d be on this project.

Didn't you say you’d never return to Tijuana?

It is a big chance for me,

I couldn't say no.

If I’d known you’d be here...

What?

I wouldn’t have stayed on the project.

Good morning, Miss Bastide.

I’m sorry if you're late...

The power went down during the night.

What time is it?

6:40, ma'am.

There's someone looking for you at the lobby.

- Who is it? - Your name again, please?

Silvia Baez.

Tell her I’ll be right down.

She just left, Miss Bastide.

But she left you this.

Did she say anything else?

No, only that she couldn’t wait.

So you bought it second-hand in Mexicali?

What is it?

A 72' custom 20.

Those trucks are great!

My boy and I will check it

and see if she lets us fix her.

Benji, my son, was going to be your driver you know?

But since you brought your truck

they let him go.

Didn’t know...

I’ll see what I can do for him...

Thanks!

Good morning!

Don Jose?

What can I do for you ma’am?

If it’s about the toilet, it’s almost done.

It's not that. It's about the power.

I arrived earlier and the camper didn’t have any.

That's because we don't turn on the power plant

'til the shift begins.

I need the camper to be connected all the time, please.

The boys, the other bosses arrive later in the morning.

Don Jose... ...I’m in charge.

That's how we do things 'round here!

I’m not asking you to arrive earlier

just to leave it connected.

When is the material going to be up here?

It's already in the warehouse sir.

It has to be done today.

This is next week’s material, right?

I know,

but I need it to finish “D" wing.

Excuse me.

Hello? Yes. Speaking.

Speak louder please.

Of course Silvia. I do.

It's drinkable.

I have to go back soon, tell me.

You can keep on renting it.

I have no intentions to live there.

Look Ana,

I’m really interested in buying this house.

I have the down payment ready.

So I can make the deposit as soon as you tell me.

I did the numbers

and I could even increase the monthly payments...

so they end up being higher than the rent I’m paying now.

I was sincere with David...

That I don’t have a bank credit

but I have a steady job and...

...I've been a good tenant you know that.

Look I could even raise the down payment.

Listen!

It’s not about the money.

The house is not worth what I'm asking for.

That's why David is so excited about the deal.

But I'm not.

David told me it's the house you grew in

and that's why I came here...

...because I wanted you to know that if you sell it to me

it would remain in good hands. Really.

See? I promise I’ll think about it.

I'll wait for your call then?

I wanted to give you this.

I found it at the house the other day.

Why don't you come by the house and.

No.

But I told you.

I’ll think about it.

Thank you for receiving me, Ana.

Come in.

It's about the concrete.

I need you to sign some papers.

Want coffee?

Yes, thanks.

Was it too good for you?

The hotel I mean. You didn't like it?

There’s no point in having the machines held two days.

Talk to Martinez about it and be sure he’s on time.

So you’re not going to sign them?

Not until you talk to Martinez.

Thanks, Ana.

Your coffee is still the best.

- Salvador? - Yes?

I left the hotel.

I want to move.

To your mother’s house?

No.

Did you sell the house already?

No.

I found a place and I need to buy some things

and take them to the apartment.

I was wondering if you could ask Teo to send me his son...

...if he do this well perhaps

we can find him a job here.

Did Teo ask you to help him?

- Because. - What?

We don’t need more people Ana.

Send him to me and I’ll decide.

Look at that dog!

Where are you going? Come back!

I didn't know you were coming too, Teo.

You must be tired of me by now.

Of course not ma’am.

Besides I wanted to introduce you to my son.

Watch out son!

And say hello to the boss. Go!

It's Benji, right?

It's Benjamin

but we call'im Benji.

He doesn't talk much but he's a good worker.

You look like you drink whiskey, right?

Told you, boy.

Where is the apartment?

Over there.

In the funeral parlor?

No, just above it. I’ll show you.

The best bitches in TJ.

Adelitas.

I'm glad you're having lunch with us, Head Architect.

Some say she eats it raw.

Have you set a date for your departure, sir?

Yes. It’s settled.

I'll leave next week.

Won't you stay for the Santa Cruz day?

No.

Sorry for interrupting, Sir.

Regarding the celebration of the Santa Cruz.

There’s no budget for the party.

We'll have to do something very small this year.

But there will be a party, right?

No, not really.

There has to be a party.

What do you think, Sir?

Well. I think, it's Head Architect's call now.

Let’s check the budget, Martinez.

You know what the workers think...

...about the Santa Cruz celebration and accidents.

And we don’t want accidents, do we?

Of course not, Head Architect.

Sir. There's something I want to consult with you...

...It's about Teodoro's son, the driver.

Go ahead...

I’m thinking about hiring him.

Ana, except for his driving, that boy is no good.

And we couldn’t hire him because you brought your truck.

He can be in charge of my camper.

But your camper already has a keeper.

Don Jose. He is of no use to me.

Look, those employees

don’t have retirement or anything.

Don’t you worry, Sir. I'll find a way to compensate him.

But Don Jose is leaving.

Alright! As I said, it is your call now Head Architect.

Have a nice meal boys.

Want a taco boss?

Yeah thanks.

- Some chilli? - No it’s ok.

Thanks!

Hi. So now you're interested...

What? Wan't some?

- So, will you help me? - Ok. Keep your head up!

Go talk to her, there's nothing I can do for you.

I’m a good driver Boss.

I swear you won’t regret it.

I already told you I don’t need a driver.

Did Martinez tell you what to do?

Yes.

Be welcome, then!

Do you need anything else?

No.

Come here Benjamin! I’ll put your apron on sissy!

You’re gonna look lovely!

Come here fag!

We three can make a man out of you!

Are you waiting for someone?

No. I’m just passing time.

I have to be somewhere else.

- May I sit with you? - Yes.

I have to go soon too.

I don’t wanna talk about the house.

I’m still thinking it over.

Ok.

Can I have one of these?

Sorry I haven’t called you.

I’ve been really busy...

Yes I imagined.

David told me you lived for a long time in San Diego.

Since I was sixteen.

I don’t want you to think I was following you or something..

It was just...

A coincidence.

Yes.

You’re not from Tijuana, right?

My husband is from San Diego and...

...and it’s been a very difficult divorce.

Ex-husband you mean.

Yes.

That’s why I need to be close to San Diego.

He lives there and.

Are you married yourself?

Do I look married?

- What is it? - No it’s nothing.

Well... the girl in the picture I found...

is it you?

Yes.

Me and my sister.

David didn’t tell me you have a sister.

No, because she died.

I’m sorry.

It was an accident...

long

time ago.

We were children.

I do everything wrong.

I didn’t mean to... - Stop.

You’re not doing anything wrong.

Have to go now.

Good bye, Ana.

Who's there?

Julia...

What did they do to you?

Are you positive is not one of our guys?

Yes, we’ve checked already and no one is missing.

- He was alive! - How do you know?

Look at the hand...

A bit more cement and we wouldn't have found him.

We can take him out boss,

it's gonna be hard, but the guys will manage.

Stop. Nobody will touch anything until the police gets here.

Make sure to block the area and nobody comes here.

Everybody to work! Go!

Salvador,

and the Head Architect?

I’m just asking.

What are you doing in here?

And Ana?

The boss ain’t here.

We didn’t hire you to be seated.

Get out and wait with the others for instructions.

What do you have there, Benjamin?

Now your cleaning you godmother’s pussy?

Or you got your period?

You faggot!

You need daddy to defend you?

Calm down! Or they gonna keep on bullying you.

I didn’t even want this fucking job

or to work for that bitch.

Are you ok?

I'll tell you later. Where's the police?

Martinez is waiting for them on the freeway.

Where did you find the body?

In the basement...

Ana, wait!

I know it’s not my business but you shouldn't stay so late.

You’re right about this not being your business.

- What time was it? - It was midnight.

I heard some noises

so I came.

And you didn’t see anything?

- Miss? - Head Architect.

Miss?

No. I already told you...

...just the dog.

We’ll need help to take out the body.

If some of your boys are willing to help...

we’ll give them a tip.

You’ll be able to resume your work tomorrow.

I thank you for your time. That’s all.

Is that it?

Yes, miss.

What did you expect?

We have corpses all over the state.

I really thought I'd never come back.

I’ve been thinking lately about my sister unlike ever before.

It’s natural, being in Tijuana

and with the house.

You know what I think about that.

Sell it!

- You don't get it, do you? - Get what?

What it means.

It’s the only thing left of my family...

of my sister.

You never told me what happened to your sister...

It was an accident.

I know it was an accident, but

you never told me what happened.

It doesn't matter.

- Ana? - What?

I love you.

No. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have.

I know you’ve had a rough life but...

No, no this is not what I want.

I care for you...

No. I’m sorry, Salvador.

Fucking bitch...

You always make a mess out of me!

Salvador...

I shouldn't have called.

It's very late, I'm sorry.

There's a McDonalds over there.

We can go inside and talk if you want.

No. I just wanna know...

Am I gonna loose her?

¡No!

No, Silvia, calm down.

Calm down.

Now, tell me exactly what happened.

He's gonna tell them..

He's gonna make me look like a whore...

What did he see? You were just dancing, right?

Well, honey, that's not a crime.

Under any law...

Really?

You have a permit for that?

Don't even think about crossing with that in your purse.

It's just that...

How did he find me?

Really, Janice...

Just think about it.

Let me see you.

You’re much better.

Silvia!

I saw your truck on the street

and I thought something bad had happened.

No...

Come in.

Turn it off!

I thought you lived at the hotel.

I moved out...

I don’t understand...

What are you doing?

I don’t know.

Letting it go...

...leaving it to you.

You have too many memories in that house, don't you?

I’ve never had a place like that...

Thank you.

I’m sorry.

It’s just that I have so many things in my head.

Silvia?

Do you want to leave?

I’ve been waiting for you.

Congratulations, Miss Baez! - Thank you, David.

Congratulations, Ana!

I promise there will be a lot of happiness in this house...

You’ve worked so fast.

You’ll have the down payment in the evening.

- You know that doesn’t matter. - It matters to him.

Thank you, Ana.

I’ll see you soon.

Excuse me?

Excuse me?

I’m looking for my sister's grave.

Her name was Julia...

- Julia Bastide. - Behind the chappel.

Don't let him intimidate you.

It's time.

Just stick to what we talked about.

OK, we have to go.

There's still time... - No.

Yes, there is.

There's still things we can do, Silvia.

I loved the look on her face.

Someone hanged the bosse's dog!

My boy arrived just now. Tell him!

He just arrived!

That's a lie! Let me go!

My boy just arrived, I'm telling you! Stop!

Take the dog down.

Let me help you!

Let me take you, please!

Look,

she is my friend Ana.

Say hello to her.

She is “Amilia”.

Amelia.

She is my daughter, Ana.

Where's the doggy?

I told her you have a dog.

She ran away.

She preferred to live on the beach.

- Do you need anything? - Can I take her to your room?

Tell me what happened...

She is the reason why you wanted the house...

They said they’d give me Amelia back

if I owned a house...

That they will let me bring her here, to Tijuana with me.

But in the end they didn’t care and they gave her to him...

You took the girl?

She’s my child.

I did what I was told...

They didn’t leave me any other way out.

Ana...

I don’t have anybody else.

I need you to help me out of Tijuana.

- You can take us to Mexicali. - I wanna go with you.

But you don’t know me...

You don’t know all I’ve had to do...

Don't care.

I have something here, mommy.

We'll pick her up soon.

You have to go.

It wasn't an accident.

My sister

didn’t die in an accident.

There was a man with us that day...

A man?

I never told anyone

and then.

Then, what?

I couldn’t remember anymore.