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[THE PRETENDERS] [FIRST EPISODE]

[FOR SALE]

It really has a beautiful view.

I can't deny it.

Well, you know, María, that we only sell first class goods.

It's a beautiful purchase, madam.

You won't regret it.

I think you guys did a beautiful sale.

But thanks anyways.

Well, today we came here to sign, not bargain.

Alright, here I am. Where do I sign?

Well, first the owner...

...up to this day.

- And here too. - Here too.

Madam.

And here too.

I'll go see.

Well...

Right on time, right?

Yes, who is it?

- Yes, I'm sorry. Good morning. - Good morning.

I saw the windows open and dared to ring.

I would like to ask for a favor.

Yeah, what... it depends.

- What? - It depends.

- So? - Hello, how are you?

I'm engineer Máximo Cossetti, from Galimberti Developments.

I would like to go in to take a picture of the plot across the street.

[RAVENNA] [Characterization]

Look, right now we are closing a deal...

...it's not possible. If you want to come later, there will be no problem.

Alright. How long?

- Two hours. - Alright, thank you.

- Goodbye. - Sir, I'm sorry.

Just out of curiosity, what are you going to build over there?

A 30-story tower.

- 30 stories? - That's right.

But... but I won't have any light!

No, no. Wait.

Wait a second.

Listen, there must be a mistake.

No, no mistake. We begin in January.

- Here!? - That's right.

But this is a monster!

It will block all the sunlight!

How long will it take to build?

Look, madam, these animals are built fast nowadays...

...so by 2003 it'd be finished.

What company did you say you worked for?

Galimberti Developments.

Now I know why you were in such a hurry to get me to sign the contract.

You knew this apartment would lose value!

- No, no. Listen, María. - Please...

I'm serious. We didn't know anything, I swear.

Who can I speak to?

I don't know what you want, but my supervisor is Ignacio Berguelo.

- Berguelo? - Berguelo, yes.

You have reached Galimberti & Sons Developments.

If you know the extension, please, dial it.

Otherwise, stay on the line and your call will be answered.

Galimberti?

Yes, with Mr. Berguelo, please?

I communicate you.

Hello?

Yes, Mr. Berguelo, I'm with Mr. Máximo Cossetti...

...who said you will build...

...an apartment complex here in 332 Estados Unidos St.

I'm the owner of one of the buildings over here.

Yes, that's right.

So you will build a tower?

Wait, wait, don't go.

Let me talk to the owner, see if I can get a better price for it.

- Cossetti? - Yes?

Could you leave us alone for a minute?

Yes, of course. May I take the pictures now?

Not now, Cossetti. Not now.

- Alright. Nice meeting you, I will go. - See you later.

I like that tie.

I can't believe it, when we're just about to sign! Did you know about the tower?

No, I didn't. Did you?

No! I know they have been building in the area, but not right in front of my apartment.

Well, let's make it simple. The apartment costs 60 grand?

We were selling it for 70. Let's lower it 10 grand, and that's it.

- 10 grand? - Bad luck.

Yes, that's because you are not the one losing money here.

What do you expect? These towers will devalue your apartment. You sell it now or never.

Well, María, you can't complain. Tough guy, but we got a good discount.

What can I say?

To me, you and that guy knew about the tower.

María, I swear on my kids I didn't know anything.

I promise, I give you my word.

Okay, it's fine.

- Goodbye. - Hey, listen.

Let me take you. I have a car.

No, no. I'll take a taxi, thank you.

- Thank you. - No problem.

Easy! It's not a revolving door, dude!

[LAMPONNE] [Technical and Mobility]

[MEDINA] [Investigation]

Excuse me, have you got a light?

Thank you.

I like that tie.

[SANTOS] [Logistics and Planning]

- Please, Claudia! - Let me out!

Where will you go? It's 7 a.m.!

- Don't be ridiculous, I'm begging you. - Go away.

Claudia, please, go back inside. Let's talk.

I don't want to talk anymore! I don't!

Why don't you want to talk?

I don't want to talk! I don't want to listen to you anymore!

I need air! I can't take this anymore!

No, don't touch me!

Please, Claudita.

Please.

Don't... I have to go.

Where will you go!?

You will arrive at your parent's house, you will call me and tell me you miss me!

I don't know.

Go back inside, please.

- I need to go! - Please!

I need to live!

Take care of myself! Move!

- I'm begging you, go! - Go back inside, let's talk!

- I love you, Claudia. - I love you too.

But that's not enough. Bye.

Claudia.

Claudia!

Claudia, stay home!

Claudia!

I'm sorry for the inconvenience, madam. This is uncommon.

Welcome to the neighborhood.

[TODAY WE PRESENT] ["Christmas Card"]

Hello, Clau.

Today is Tuesday and it's the third message I leave, my love.

I just wanted to talk to you.

Tell you that you were right, that...

...I was wrong, and...

...nothing, since I have it all clearer now, I understand that if you came back...

...everything would be different.

- Hello, Bernardo? - Hello, Clau?

How are you?

- Hello. - I was going to call you.

Ah.

I wanted to talk to you.

Ah, what a coincidence. Good.

Yeah.

Eh, did you listen to my messages?

Yes.

- Yes, I did. - So?

Nothing.

Well, I had to tell you this. That...

...I don't know if you heard before, but...

...you were right, you were having a hard time because...

...I was doing awful, very bad...

...I didn't feel like doing anything, I had no projects...

Well, paralyzed.

But during this time...

...things started to change, I started to get better...

...I feel like looking for a job.

I have a few projects. Some nice things.

Bernardo, I want us to meet...

...to talk about the house.

Because, I've been thinking, and...

...I want us to sell it.

What... what do you mean sell the house?

Yes, I want...

What do you mean sell the house, Claudia? What are you talking about?

We decided to take some time off and you are planning on selling the house?

Why aren't you clear?

Why don't you tell me...

If you are not planning in getting back together with me, tell me!

Aha.

[BALLADS 4]

It's open!

Good morning, Bernardo.

Hello, María. How are you?

Much better than you, for what I can see.

Very intuitive.

I brought you food.

Thank you, María.

I think you should see some people I know.

They will be able to help you.

No, I'm allergic to psychologists, María.

But they're not psychologists.

Ah, no?

What are they?

Look, honestly, I don't know what I'm doing here.

You are seeking help.

Yes, but I don't think you can solve my problems.

Look, Galván, no one's keeping you here.

The door is open.

Actually, it's closed, but I can open it for you.

Let's see, what can you do to help me win my wife back?

Will you put a gun to her head?

That's a possibility.

I'm asking for real.

Sorry if I'm suspicious, but it's weird that you tell me you can do something so I can get my wife back.

Yes, it's weird.

So, what do you do?

A plan? A mission?

An operation.

An operation like the SWAT?

Look, Galván, you brought a problem.

You need that your wife gives you a second chance, right?

Well, then the first thing we do is investigate.

Who? Her or me?

Her.

We already investigated you.

What do you mean?

What do you know about me?

For example, we know...

...that your parents' names are Tito and Susana.

That you were a painter until a few years ago...

...but after that you quit because you got tired of not being able to live off it.

You were fired from your last job for arriving thirty minutes late 17 times in the same month.

You have a fixed-term deposit for 5,000 dollars that will be released in January next year.

Who told you all that?

If you confirm us the job...

...we will start investigating Claudia meticulously.

We have to know everything.

What time she gets to work, where she goes after.

Is she doing good at work?

Is she seeing someone?

Does she go to the dentist? Where is it?

Who does she talk to?

When?

What does she talk about?

What does she think? Does she still love you?

Why did she leave you?

What's her version?

What does she do in her spare time?

Is she sensitive?

Does she feel lonely?

Does she look at other men?

Does she like pets?

What does she throw away?

What does she dump?

What does she discard?

What stuff did she buy?

Did she go to the movies?

What movie did she see?

Any information could be useful, do you understand?

Based on the results of that data collection, we think of a solution.

A simulation operation.

And how...

I mean, how do I pay for that?

Well, we have to make an estimate for the operation.

We have to rent costumes, locations, mobility...

Whatever is necessary.

You would pay exactly twice the budget, for logistics and labor work.

And you guarantee the plan will work?

Let's suppose you're sick, Galván, and you have to get surgery.

The surgery could fail.

But you would still look for the best surgeon available.

In this case, we are not only the best surgeon available...

...but the only one too.

Don't worry, Galván.

Let us think for some strategy.

Don't call Claudia again. Let her call you.

And if she does, tell her you would like to meet her, but you're available only next week.

Tell her you have to make a delivery. Don't give her details.

Show yourself distant and cold, but not angry.

And don't mention you want to get back with her.

Someone from the agency will call you for further instructions.

Of course, don't talk about this with anyone.

Hey, Medina says Galván's wife is a beautiful woman.

Wonderful, sensitive, good person, is that true?

I'm tired of Medina.

Ever since he got divorced, he finds all women beautiful.

- Here, right? - Yes.

Medina's wife was an ugly woman, right?

Beyond help. The worst kind.

It's open!

How irresponsible, leaving the door open.

Did you really paint that, Galván?

Yes, but in an old period of mine.

- Would you like something to drink? - No, no, thanks.

Santos would like to know what type of music Claudia likes.

Anything Frank Sinatra's.

- Frank Sinatra. - Yes.

I will accept a glass of soda, if you have.

Yes, of course. Be right back.

- Excuse me. - Okay, thank you.

Hey...

Do you like that painting?

He has good taste, but he's amateur.

If you have Diet, better, Galván!

No, I don't drink Diet.

- It's okay, no problem. - I'm sorry.

It's okay.

Ah, you know what? I don't know if this can help you.

It's a song we had with Claudia, it was our song.

Anything related to music is important, because we use it a lot.

It was Gil O'Sullivan's "Alone Again".

- Alone? - Alone again.

It's the song that played in the taxi...

...the night we had our first kiss.

How does it go?

Yes, of course.

♪ Alone again, naturally ♪

That one.

- Right, from the 70s. - Nice song.

Yes, around that decade.

Beautiful song.

Here.

Try it, and then we get it fixed.

Your new cellphone, Galván.

But I never had a phone.

Well, it's your first cellphone.

The number is 007-8443.

Memorize it, because you will give it to Claudia.

Alright.

The suitcase, very important.

In front of the thief, you have to guard it like it was gold.

The operation depends on it.

El Tranquilo Café and Bar.

Murillo St, corner with Gurruchaga.

We chose that one because on Friday morning, Claudia goes to the dentist a block away from there.

Also, because it's very quiet, truly.

The idea is that you tell her on the phone you chose that place because it's convenient for her.

Alright, so she doesn't suspect anything.

That's right. Here are your paintings.

Ah! Perfect, thanks.

And I will have to ask for a favor, Galván.

Shave.

It's important that you take care of your personal appearance.

Any questions?

No.

Good.

Yes, perfect. On Friday it's fine.

What time?

Well, I can go around 11.

Ah no, I have to see the dentist at 11.

I can after that.

- Where is your dentist? - No...

In Villa Crespo, but you won't go all the way to there.

Yes, I have no problem.

- Where is it? - Gurruchaga and Corrientes.

Look, there's a bar two blocks away from there, on the corner of Murillo and Gurruchaga.

I will meet you there at 11:30. If you're late, I wait.

How are you? Good?

Quite good.

Ah, write down my cellphone number in case you need anything.

You bought a cellphone?

I am about to get an important job offer, and I needed to be able to receive calls.

Write it down.

Good morning.

Hello.

What can I bring you?

Nothing yet. I'm waiting for someone.

Thank you.

- You're right. - So quit it!

You know I don't like those type of things.

Galván, in 5, please.

4...

...3...

...2...

- I'm late, I'm sorry. - No, no.

I just got here. Really.

How are you?

Good, good.

- You look good. - Thank you.

Really.

- You really look great. - Yes...

...I just got out of intensive care.

Good.

And...

Is all this elegance... for me?

No...

It's not that you don't deserve it, but I have a meeting afterwards.

There's something different on you.

Eh...

I got a haircut, and I'm a little bit more blonde.

No, in your face.

What?

I don't know, it looks a bit swollen.

Ah, well, I just got out of the dentist...

Ah, it must be that.

It looks good on you anyways.

I'm serious, it looks good!

- Hello. - Hello!

- How did it go? - Good.

That's better.

When I tell you, send another girl, Ravenna.

We are coming.

- Are you ready? - Yes, I'm ready.

Drink some water.

Thank you.

Did you make up with your boyfriend?

Yes, I did.

If you ever break up, will you call me?

Okay.

Look at him intensely.

But not in a vulgar way. Subtle.

- Alright. - Alright?

- Perfect. - Best of luck.

- Bye. - Bye, see you.

Bye, see you.

Bye, see you.

Good luck!

So you won't tell me what the meeting is about?

I won't tell anyone as to not jinx it.

When it's becomes a reality, I'll tell you.

And what's in the briefcase?

Enough questions, please.

Don't be inquisitive.

Let's go to what we came here for, the house. No anesthesia.

Well, the truth is...

I don't know what will happen with us in the future.

But I think...

...that if we sell the house, and...

...we divide the money, we will feel more free.

And it's the only way I can really know what I want, do you understand?

It's fine. Let's sell it.

You want to sell it too?

If not, we will never be able to redo our lives.

Are you seeing someone?

No.

Really.

If I ask you, it's because I want to know the truth.

I prefer you answered "Claudia, I'm seeing someone".

- Claudia... - What?

Can you wait a second? I have to go to the bathroom.

Let's go with the call first, and then Santa Claus.

Are you guys in the van ready?

Affirmative.

Here.

You liked the second girl, right?

She's attractive, yes.

This is yours, the cop's one. Give me the other one.

I'm sorry.

- All good? - All good.

We're ready, Santos.

Alright. Call in 5, please.

4... 3...

...2...

Hello?

Hello, is Bernardo over there?

He's not here right now.

Ah, who's speaking?

His wife. Who's calling?

I'm Mr. Emilio Galimberti's secretary, from Galimberti Publishers.

Could you take the message?

Yes, of course.

Okay. Let me connect you with Mr. Galimberti.

Hello, Mrs. Galván?

Yes?

First of all, I want to congratulate you.

Your husband is an excellent artist.

Thank you so much.

Could you please tell him we are running a bit late?

If he could come in an hour or so?

Yes, of course.

And tell him to please come by all means.

I need the original to send the postcards to print.

Excuse me.

Honey?

I'm sorry, Bernardo, eh...

The phone rang just now, and... I picked up.

It's fine.

They called you from Editorial...

- ...Galimberti. - What did they want?

I spoke to Galimberti.

He said that you go one our later with the original.

And that you don't miss the meeting, because they have to send the postcards to print.

What contest did you win?

No, they chose one of my paintings to do some Christmas cards.

Calendars, postcards, just something silly really.

It's not silly!

Don't you realize? You started painting again, Bernardo!

Can I ask for a favor? Come in quick.

I’m afraid to run out of lines and I don't like to improvise, Ravenna.

Don't worry. Get violent if necessary.

Alright.

That suit looks good on you.

Yes. The beard worries me.

- Thief in 10. - We are coming.

9...

...8...

...7...

...6...

...5...

...4...

...3...

...2...

Good morning!

Stay calm! Merry Christmas, this is a robbery!

Give me everything you have and put it in the bag!

Put everything you have in here. The wallet too.

You!

Put everything of value on the counter.

Everything of value on the counter or I blow your brains off!

Lady!

Bracelet, watch, rings...

Put everything here. Open the briefcase!

- Open the briefcase! - Dude...

- I will give you everything... - I said open the briefcase!

There's nothing you want in the briefcase!

It's only important to me!

- Take the wallet. - Why don't you open the briefcase?

Dude, it doesn't have anything of value to you!

Open the briefcase!

- Honey... - Dude...

Give him the briefcase, I'm begging you.

Listen to your wife. Do you want to be a widower?

Eh? Do you want to be a widower?

- Take the briefcase, but don't touch her. - Or what?

What happens if I touch her?

Eh, what happens if I touch her?

Open it.

Stay still, Cossetti.

What are you doing here?

What am I doing here?

I've been chasing you for two years, and you ask me what am I doing here.

Drop the gun.

Drop it. Drop it.

Alright.

Okay, I lost.

What now?

Eh, what now!?

You won't get out of here.

Drop the gun or I kill a civilian.

Turn in.

I swear I kill him!

I'm begging you, drop the gun.

Shut up, madam.

Please, it's my husband's life!

Shut up, madam!

Listen to the lady! Drop the gun!

My husband. I'm begging you!

- Silence, madam! - Drop the gun!

Let go of the hostage.

I swear I kill him.

- Please, he's crazy, drop the gun! - You will die, dude.

I will fill his head with bullets!

- I will kill you! - No!

No! Go away!

Lamponne, hey, wait!

We're done.

Did you see what that woman did?

What an attitude, my god!

What an attitude, it surprised me. Did you speak with Medina?

Yes, we will meet in the alleyway of Concepción de Arenales.

Well, I'll go back to the bar.

Alright.

Good job.

Take care.

Send all units. Cossetti.

Dressed as Santa Claus. He ran in direction of Córdoba St.

Over and out.

You ruined two years of work!

For lack of citizen awareness! Can you see?

And for not respecting the orders of the Federal Police...

Shameless!

Shut up, thoughtless!

How could you risk a hostage's life like that!?

Shameful, my god!

It's over. It's over.

Are you the owner of this place?

You will have to come with me to testify.

You, sir, can come too to report the stolen briefcase.

The lady can go.

What is it? You're afraid I will report you, right?

- Calm down, madam. - That's it, right?

Go, go.

- I will report! - Go, madam.

- I can't believe this! - Go, please.

We're this way because of these people!

- He should be ashamed! - Let's go.

Here comes the taxi.

Will you call me later?

Of course.

Well, ladies and gentleman, thank you all.

And very good, as always.

You can use the bar whenever you want.

Thank you, Haydeé.

Do you want some coffee?

Yes, with a bit of milk.

Good, right?

Yes, I think it went well. What do you think?

I don't know, I can't be objective.

Very well. That lady's willing to risk her life for you.

That's good news. Very well.

Lamponne, are you at the place?

Ready.

Let me know when phase 3 finishes.

Is phase 3 necessary?

I think she did fine. It was enough, poor thing.

Don't worry, Galván.

Don't worry, okay?

Do you mind if I turn on the radio?

No, not at all.

Thank you.

[DRIVER'S CREDENTIAL]

We have just heard "Stand By Your Man", by Tammy Wynette.

25 ºC in Buenos Aires city.

Now in FM Classics, the 70's song "Alone Again" by Gil O'Sullivan.

Could you turn it up a bit, please?

Okay.

- Wait, wait! - What happened?

Wait a sec.

I will get down here. How much is it?

- 4.20, but... - Here, take 5. It's fine.

- Thank you, bye. - Thank you.

Thanks for letting me know, Medina.

Do you have your cellphone?

Yes, here it is.

No, don't put it away.

- A cigar? - No, thanks.

Pick up, it's for you.

Hello?

Claudia!

How are you?

No, I'm good. Still at the police station.

Swear it.

No way.

Would you like to meet at a bar?

Ah, you come home?

Yes, of course.

Bye, honey.

Well...

You can pay us once your fixed-term deposit is released.

Thank you.

One more thing.

Just like there was people who collaborated with your operation, we might need your help in the future.

Can we count on you?

Yes, of course.

Thank you, dude.

Nice to meet you, Galván.

You look better shaved.

Thank you.

You can't think about that, if you do, we can't work, Medina.

Yes, but we are making the guy win her back with trickery!

But the guy loves her!

- How do you know that? - He came to us desperate!

Plus, the plan proved she loves him too.

If things don't work, they will know it later.

Eh?

We don't have to get into it.

I don't feel good with all this.

You haven't felt good in six months, Medina.

You know what your problem is? You liked that woman a bit.

And now you feel bad because they are making up at this exact moment.

And you have to go home, alone, to watch TV until you fall asleep.

If you can fall asleep, which I doubt.

You don't understand anything.

You know what? Maybe.

But I will go take the subway.

Goodbye, Medina. Ah, what will you do for the Holidays?

I don't know yet.

No, because Julieta wants to do something at home. You're invited.

Take care, Medina.

Translation by Fiodeste Corrections by Gian150

Further corrections and sync by ziron321

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