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Almost. Traction.

-How's it going? -Everything's OK, calm down.

Almost there.

I love you.

I love you too, my love, calm down.

We're almost there.

You're doing great, Aurora.

Doctor, I...

-Thank you. -I want a boy.

Congratulations, it's a boy.

How is he?

It's a boy.

He seems fine.

-I'll go see him. - Yeah.

Is he fine?

He is doing well, relax.

I can't make an early diagnosis.

- Is he alright? -We must do tests

and a follow up.

Yes, Aurora, everything is fine.

But this can lead to mobility

or learning problems.

What's going on?

Don't worry, Aurora, we'll take you your baby soon.

- Honey! -Please, nurse.

Honey!

He's almost here with you.

Honey, what's going on?

Hi.

Hi.

Hi.

Oh my god.

You even have your own door.

I recommended you but they left me in a cubicle.

Well, I have more experience than you in this business.

Well...

The office clothes helped too, right?

You look very good.

Edu, don't start.

We already talked about it.

You know that I'm only focused on Nico.

Nico, Nico.

-Thank you. -Alright.

At least we'll see each other more,

I'm literally across the hallway.

-You're right. -Aurora.

Welcome.

Are you settling in?

I'm trying.

I haven't found someone so enthusiastic in a long time,

congratulations.

Eduardo, excuse us, please,

we have things to discuss.

Of course.

-Congratulations. -Thank you.

You know where I am.

Is that your son?

Nicolás, he's nine years old.

He's a little heavy, because he was born with...

I'm sorry, it doesn't matter.

Have you seen the dining room?

The food is good, I can show you.

I actually wanted to ask you if you have time,

we could eat together and finish talking.

-Would you like to? -Yeah, sure.

We don't have to talk about my kid.

I'm sorry, I don't want to bore you, sorry.

I'm not bored at all.

Aurora,

I admire you for what you do, OK?

Could you please stop talking so formally?

That's going to be a little hard.

Make an effort, Aurora.

Relax, OK?

For you I am just Esteban. Nothing else.

-OK. -Let's go.

-Straight ahead. -Thank you.

Take this soup to Nico.

How was he today?

Well, more or less, honey.

He was nervous all morning,

but we already know that everything affects him.

I talked today with one of the managers of the office.

He says he likes kids.

He said he wants to meet Nico.

Well, I think he rather meet...

the child's mother.

Whatever.

We're leaving.

I have to bathe and put Nico to bed early.

Nico, honey, we're leaving.

Hey, how was the new job? Do you like it?

-Very good. -Yeah?

Do you know who recommended me?

-Who? -Eduardo.

The one you criticize.

Ah, Eduardo, your eternal lover.

He's been after you since forever.

But thank god, you've always been smarter than him.

Because he wouldn't bring anything good or beneficial.

You're making things up.

Eduardo is just my best friend.

Take care of my container.

It's glass.

When was the last time I lost one, Mom?

Nico, let's go.

Nico!

Next time I'll take you to a Japanese restaurant.

Let's bring Nico.

He'd like it.

Japanese food has like these creative shapes,

don't you think?

I'm not sure.

Honestly Nico is difficult when it comes to food.

Alright.

We can go somewhere else.

Hey, do you want a dessert?

No, thank you, everything was delicious, but...

I would like to go back to Nico.

He was upset when I left.

It's hard for him even when I go to the office.

Yes, of course, let's hurry.

Nico is my priority too, OK?

At the office too, Aurora.

If you ever need to leave,

don't tell me, it's alright.

I have no problem with that.

-Thank you, Esteban. -Of course.

-Hi. -Hi.

How are you? Come in.

-That's nice. -For you to relax.

-Let's have some, right? -Yeah.

Are those flowers?

Are those flowers? -Who sent them? -Esteban sent them.

-Who sent them? -Esteban sent them.

The manager?

Yeah.

I thought it was gossip.

What?

That you're together.

Don't believe everything you hear.

We're not together,

but we have gone out.

Aurora, you have always told me that we can't work out

because of the child.

That you need to prioritize him most of the time,

was that a lie?

Of course not.

I don't know, Esteban has been very good to Nico.

What about me?

We've had something special for a long time.

You won't give me a chance,

but you do to a guy you don't even know?

Eduardo, you know that it's been difficult

to raise Nico alone, without help.

You've been doing it perfectly for seven years.

Nine.

Nine years.

Nine.

And for nine years, I've been thinking

that something can happen to Nico,

that's not life.

Besides, you're recently divorced.

-No, no. -We couldn't be together either.

I got married, because you were already married.

You know that I wouldn't have married otherwise.

I'm really hurt

that you didn't think of me.

What?

You weren't going to tell me about Esteban.

Of course I was, but things are moving slowly.

There was nothing to tell yet.

Yet?

Thanks for the beers.

Thanks for the trust.

It's hard for Nico to stay with my mom.

He is too attached to me,

it's hard for me to leave him with other people.

It will be good for him to be with more people,

but still the strength you've had

to face your reality,

Aurora...

I admire you a lot.

I like you.

I learn a lot from you.

Honestly, Nico doesn't open up easily to people,

but from the time you've spent together,

I feel like he's quite fond of you.

It's mutual.

I love him.

I love him. Aurora.

Aurora.

Hey.

I think that...

I would like to give my last name to Nico.

I know.

It may sound crazy,

but I think it will happen.

You'll see.

Esteban, how nice.

But it's a little early to be thinking about those things.

Are you OK?

You are hurting me.

It's all your fault. Damn!

-Forgive me. -I need napkins.

Sorry, yeah?

Are you OK?

-Yes, yes. -OK.

Sorry.

Let me get a napkin for you.

Aurora,

I didn't control my strength.

I'm sorry.

I don't know...

No, I know what's wrong with me.

It's always the same.

I get hopeful,

I want to do everything quickly but other people's times...

Well, they are not like mine.

Alright.

Forgive me, please?

I just want to take care of you and Nico.

I didn't want to hurt you.

You trust me, right?

Come here.

You got hurt with the car door.

It's weird, you're always very careful.

And your face? Did something happened?

Hey, you forget that I know you very well.

-Something happened. -Nothing happened.

It was Esteban, right?

It wasn't Esteban.

Why would you say something like that?

Let's see...

Listen.

Last year, the entire office heard

that he hit his ex-girlfriend.

That's why.

Well, office gossip.

I do not know.

Do you want one?

Yeah.

Hello?

Yes, I'm almost done.

OK, once I'm out I'll write you.

Kisses.

Is that a new phone?

Did he give it to you too?

Yes, do you have a problem?

No.

Ed, sorry.

It's fine.

I'm sorry, really, I've been very stressed.

It's not you.

Alright.

I'm leaving for a trip tomorrow.

Think of something Nico would like.

Something that...

that he needs.

That he likes.

Whatever you want.

I don't want Nico to listen.

-Nico will listen. -Hey...

Aurora.

Esteban, Nico is next door.

Hey.

Does the boss know I'm here?

You know he is traveling, don't act innocent.

That's not what I asked.

Does he know I'm here with you?

No, I don't have to tell him everything I do.

No, not everything you do.

But I'm here with you, maybe you should.

We're not doing anything wrong, right?

Nothing to hide.

He wouldn't like it anyway.

And what if he doesn't like it?

Does he hurt you?

Nico loved this one.

Thank you for everything.

He was happy.

You liked it more.

You are the most important thing in my life.

Aurora, what can I say?

I haven't told you about the trip.

A colleague told me about a neurologist

who specializes in children like Nico.

I talked to him.

And he agreed to review Nico's case.

You have his previous studies, right?

Yes, of course.

Tomorrow I have to meet his doctor.

Ill ask for his medical records so we can show him.

Alright, I'll go with you.

Don't worry, you don't have to come.

I can ask them on my own.

I don't want to bother you with doctors and stuff.

No, it's not an option, we'll go together.

That's final, don't...

I want them to see you have a man, OK?

Someone who supports you, you are not alone.

I know how doctors are, Aurora.

They want to keep you there, that's how they are.

Listen to me.

I can alone.

Mom!

Mom!

Nico is calling me.

Go ahead.

So, I'll pick you up tomorrow morning,

let's eat together.

And that's it.

Mom!

I'm going, honey.

Ready.

Is that how you dressed when you saw the doctor?

No!

I dressed like this for you.

Do you think it's funny?

That's why you didn't want me to go.

Right?

What are you taking about?

You wanted to be alone with him?

-Hey! -Shut your mouth, bitch!

Do you like the doctor?

Do you like him? Are you seeing someone else?

Listen to me, bitch.

Give me trust.

Give me trust.

I can't trust you.

Nico!

Aurora...

Forgive me.

I'm sorry.

Aurora.

Aurora.

It's alright.

Come here.

Hi.

How are you?

Aurora.

It was jealousy.

They dominate me.

I didn't want to hurt you.

It won't happen again.

It's easy to say sorry, but you do it again.

Hey.

No, it won't happen again.

You trust me, right?

Aurora.

Come on.

What are the gifts for?

You'd already brought some from your trip.

It's a gesture.

I felt terrible about yesterday, so I bought them.

That's it.

Do you think everything is solved with gifts?

Of course not.

It's my way of apologizing.

I lost control with you.

I feel bad.

Please, Aurora.

Forgive me.

I like you a lot.

Please.

You drive me crazy.

That's why it affects me so much.

That's why.

Has this happened with anyone else?

No.

Of course not, why do you ask that?

Can we...

let it go?

Did your boss give it to you?

He's not my boss, he's the head of Human Resources.

Whatever but he gave it to you.

Look at that.

It looks so elegant.

It must've been expensive.

We're lucky that he doesn't give you trinkets.

How do I look?

I like this boy for you.

Are those bruises?

Yeah, I fell.

You've been quite unlucky.

First the fingers and the car.

And now this?

Tell me, how did Nico behave today?

Well, as always.

More or less.

Esteban made an appointment with a good neurologist.

Let's hope they can give Nico a treatment that can help.

You're so lucky!

It's a blessing that you have a man who has your back.

Honestly. Look after him.

Specially because your son is not a normal child.

Mom, why do you say that?

Do you think I can't have something better?

My cousin has four children,

she got a divorce and now she's married again.

Yes, but your cousin's children are normal.

But her husband is a good-for-nothing.

Reminds me of Eduardo.

No money, no house, no nothing.

Well, Esteban is hardly a wonder.

When it gets difficult...

All men are difficult.

It is the ordeal we face.

At least he helps with the child.

In exchange for his support I should endure anything?

Unfortunately, nothing is free in this life, Aurora.

Nothing is free.

What do you mean?

What if a man mistreats or humiliates you?

Listen.

I'm going to give you some advice.

Listen.

If the price for your and Nico's comfort...

is to tolerate certain attitudes,

put up with their bad tempers, you know.

Embrace it!

Think about Nico's future and yours.

I did that with your dad.

And look at us, we're OK.

I don't know, ma.

Maybe there could be another way.

You could not have accepted

his beatings and mistreatment.

Where could I work, honey?

I didn't have the opportunities that you have.

Give Nico a better future, please.

In the end, I ended up alone.

But nevertheless, very satisfied.

I have a lovely professional daughter.

She has every chance to make her own decisions.

And it's your choice to give Nico a better future, Aurora.

Please give it to him.

Please give it to him. If there's a better path take it,

If there's a better path take it,

but if not, choose this one and move forward.

I don't know, ma.

Like I said, it's my advice.

It's your choice to listen or to ignore it.

It's very pretty!

You can have it.

Really?

Unfortunately, there's a cognitive problem.

In other words, he will never develop like the other children.

He can make progress, but it's a difficult and expensive process.

I would recommend a treatment

where the child receives therapies and activities

to help him feel better.

There's been good progress in almost all children.

Are they here in the city?

Yes, they are here.

If you wish, I could write you a letter of recommendation,

there are few spots and, again, quite expensive.

That's not a problem, doctor.

A letter of recommendation would be greatly appreciated.

Of course, my pleasure.

I need you to sign these...

And if you could tell me, why have you looked down these days?

Nothing, I've realized Nico will never be normal.

I wonder what will happen to him

when I'm not longer there for him.

Well, I am here.

And your mom too.

Sometimes it's hard for me to be patient, imagine my mother.

She struggles with him.

And you're not a fan of kids.

Yeah...

What happened to your arm?

Are you going to tell me, or not?

I won't push you, but I have proposal.

After work, I'll go buy some beers

and I'll stop by your house.

We relax and if you want you can tell me about it.

You know Esteban, isn't here, right?

If he were here, we couldn't see each other, right?

-I'll sign this for you. -OK.

Thank you.

Have you seen that?

I love it!

Me too.

Finally.

We can't repeat this.

Because of your boyfriend?

Because of Nico.

His illness is my priority.

And it is expensive.

No.

No. No, no way!

No, no way!

You can't be with someone for their money.

I'm not with Esteban for his money.

He could be a great dad to my son.

And he loves him very much.

He takes care of him.

What about you?

You're the punching bag?

He is very stressed...

about life and work.

He is a good man.

Not everything is bad.

Not everything is bad?

Are you listening to yourself?

Do you deserve that?

I don't want talk about it anymore.

No, hey.

Listen.

You don't need him.

I bought clothes for you and Nico.

I'll give it to you after I unpack.

Thank you.

Was he good with your mother?

Yeah.

I stayed with him until he fell asleep.

All good.

I want to tell you something very...

very important for me.

I was promoted at work.

-What? -Yeah.

They gave me the position I always wanted.

A huge opportunity.

And...

Do you know what makes me most happy?

Being by your side.

Now that we are together, we...

Now that we are together, we'll be a beautiful family.

Esteban, I'm happy for you, you deserve it.

Congratulations.

Thanks but...

But what do you think?

About being a...

-Sorry... -Who is it?

-Let me see who is it. -It's just my cousin.

-What cousin? -My cousin.

Is it more important to see what your cousin sends,

than what I am telling you, than listening to me,

who's telling you something about our future?

I was just checking if it was something about Nico.

Don't say none sense, damn it!

You don't give a fuck that I want to start a family

with you and your son!

It's disrespectful what you're doing, Aurora.

-It's disrespectful. -No, no, Esteban, please.

What you are doing?

Why do you treat me like that?

Why do you treat me like that?

Fuck!

No, no, Esteban, please.

It wasn't your cousin, was it? It wasn't your cousin.

It wasn't your fucking cousin. Why did you lie to me?

-You... -Why did you lie to me?

You're fucking lying to me!

-I'm not... -It wasn't your cousin.

-Yes, it was... -It wasn't your cousin.

Look what you make me do!

I don't believe you!

I don't fucking believe you!

Look what you make me do! Fuck!

Look what you make me do.

Look what you make me do! Fuck!

Stop!

What you fucking make me do.

What you fucking make me do. What you fucking make me do.

What you fucking make me do.

Look what you make me do,

look what you make me do!

Don't think about playing stupid with me.

Do not hurt me!

Don't you fucking hurt me!

Do not hurt me!

Stop. Don't hit me anymore, please.

Be quiet.

Esteban...

Shut up, shut up!

Shut up.

Shut up!

Enough, enough.

Enough! Enough!

Look what he did to you.

You have to report that bastard,

he can't mistreat you like that.

Surprisingly, you still defend him.

Why did you say you fell?

Again.

Why don't you report him?

Promise me that it was the last time.

You can't be with him anymore.

Aurora, we can take care of the kid

and the therapies, everything...

But you need to show Nico your strength.

What do you want to teach him?

To let life be, like this, to not defend himself.

You're in a hospital bed, sooner or later,

he'll see you like this, is that what you want?

Is this the example you want for your child?

If you don't want to do it for yourself, do it for Nico.

Get this over with.

I don't know what to tell you.

I started going to the psychiatrist,

it will help me.

We'll be fine.

I won't be violent with you again, Aurora.

I swear.

What do you need?

Take these away!

Aurora.

Don't leave me, please...

You exceeded my limit,

I can't continue anymore.

Doña Lupe, I don't even know where to start.

I need your help with your daughter.

She doesn't even want to see me.

She'll get over it.

It won't be easy,

you went too far this time...

You crossed the line.

There are lines that should not be crossed.

Yeah.

Yes, I know and...

And I am very sorry.

I'm sorry,

really.

I accept your apology.

Can I take Nico for a walk?

Today? No no.

Nico has therapy.

Well, another day.

Maybe, maybe. Another day, maybe.

It's for Nico.

You know best what he needs.

Aurora doesn't want to accept anything from me anymore.

But it's a token of my care.

For Nico?

Alright.

I have to go, can I say goodbye to Nico before I leave?

No, he's already asleep.

And Aurora is on her way,

I don't want her to find you in the house.

OK.

Again, I'm sorry.

See you later.

-Say goodbye to Nico from me. -Yeah.

- Aurora. -It's Esteban.

-Don't open it. - Aurora.

Why not?

I don't want to let him in.

He won't go until he sees you.

Good night.

-Hi. -Hi!

I thought you would be alone.

I'll come back later, OK?

Good night.

Don't drink anymore, you're drinking out of anger.

Seriously?

You're nagging me for drinking,

but the who bastard hits you gets nothing?

What did you want me to do?

That you stand for yourself,

that you tell him that we are together.

I don't understand why we're hiding.

He's using Nico to get to you.

I can't believe you let Esteban take Nico.

Nothing is going to happen!

You're exaggerating.

Things are complicated,

but you're fight with Esteban

doesn't mean he'll harm the kid.

Mom, we don't fight, OK?

He hit me and sent me to the hospital.

He's not answering.

Why didn't you tell me he comes to your house?

You only trust me to take care of Nico, right?

Now I'm asking you to trust, I know what I'm doing.

See?

They're here.

They're here, you see?

Nothing happened.

Honestly, you were exaggerating!

-God, give me patience! -Nico!

-God, give me patience! -Nico! Nico!

Nico!

I can't even trust my mom.

What about me?

Am I painted or what?

You should've seen how Nico came back, he was happy.

-I exaggerated. -No...

How could you exaggerate?

The kid was with the bastard that sent you to the hospital.

Yes, but they love each other.

Esteban has been the best with Nico.

Nico probably thinks his dad.

No, he hasn't been the best.

He bought him gifts and that's why Nico loves him.

But you shouldn't teach him

that someone can buy his affection with gifts.

Just like the mother.

I think it's late.

Sorry.

I didn't mean...

-Really? -Please go.

Alright.

-Good night. -Good night.

Thanks for the coffee.

I called you because I'm...

I'm going to tell you...

something that is very

very important for me.

You know that Aurora and I have had some problems.

Fortunately, it's already in the past.

I want the best for her and for Nico.

And you have been friends for a long time, right?

She sees you as her little brother.

I want you to help me,

talk with her.

Make her see reason.

The best thing for all of us is that we are together, Eduardo.

-Can I count with you? -I'm sorry.

But I thought we had work stuff to talk about.

I don't like mixing personal things with work.

Don't worry, Aurora is very intelligent...

She'll make the best decision for her and for Nico.

Aurora is an amazing woman.

Did he tell you about Nico?

Did he tell you about Nico? She asked me to give Nico my last name.

She asked me to give Nico my last name.

I'm excited, I'm very excited.

And I'm sorry that we're going through this.

You can understand.

I'm sorry but I can't help you.

I'll make myself clear.

Stay out of it.

I saw you at her house.

Are you close?

Stay out of it.

It's best for you.

Look after your work.

-Are you threatening me? -Think what you want.

I do not care.

Get out of my office!

Am I making myself clear?

Close the door!

Hey, mom. What's up?

Doña Lupe!

Oh, Esteban!

-I'm glad you're here. -Where's Aurora?

She's here. Look, here she comes.

What happened?

They told me that Nico got sick.

He had a fever and some seizures, but he is fine.

-What now? -Nothing, nothing.

Thankfully it's nothing serious.

We're just waiting for the results,

and then we can go home.

-I'll take you. -Thank you so much.

No need, I called a taxi, but thank you.

-Aurora, let me take you. -I said no!

Aurora, he can take us.

Good morning.

You wanted to see me.

You wanted to see me. Yes, it's something quick.

Yes, it's something quick.

Yesterday you hurt me.

You're constantly rejecting me, Aurora.

It's clear that you don't want to see me anymore,

and I decide to step away.

From now on, I promise to leave you and Nico...

alone.

If you want to continue with the treatment it's your call.

For us...

only work.

That's all.

Thank you.

If you excuse me, I have stuff to do.

He's an asshole.

Don't shush me.

Can't you see?

He paid for Nico's therapies to earn your favor.

I told you.

At least you're not alone.

I'll get another job, don't worry.

The therapies were helping Nico a lot.

They are very expensive.

Not even between us, we could pay them.

I'll get another job, I promise.

He's a piece of shit.

You know what?

I know what we should we do.

Make him pay for what he's done.

What for?

-It's not worth it. -What do you mean?

To stop this bullshit.

You still don't know him, do you?

I'm glad what happened, so you can see clearly.

Yeah.

Is it true what they're saying?

Did they changed you to another area permanently?

No, no, no, Esteban changed me.

Now I have to be running all fucking day.

Double the work, half the salary.

I'm looking for a school that isn't too expensive.

I barely paid this month's tuition.

What are we waiting for?

Will we let this asshole walk all over us?

There is nothing we can do, let's just let it go.

Tell him you're with me, we can do that.

What for? That won't help at all.

I'm fed up.

I need to stop that bastard.

He's finally asleep.

Finally?

Then, what are we going to do?

What are we going to do?

You tell me?

It's Esteban.

For God's sake.

Go to the room, I'll make him leave.

Come on, of course not.

Esteban, good evening.

-Good evening, Esteban. -What can we do for you?

We need to talk.

Do you want to drink something?

No.

I know! The cake my mom brought for Nico, it's delicious.

Bring it, please.

Eduardo?

He doesn't give up, right?

Where's Nico?

Sleeping.

He goes to bed early these days.

Sometimes he falls asleep during dinner.

Since he doesn't go to his therapies.

-Here it is. -Dishes.

-Can I have one, please? -Forgive me.

It's alright.

Thanks, honey.

We live together.

We were saying,

we don't like that you show up this late without warning.

Specially because Nico is asleep and you could wake him up.

Aurora.

-Can you explain...? -No, let me explain.

We are together.

How should I take the news?

As you wish, I don't particularly care.

Do you understand?

We have unfinished business, so you leave whenever.

Excuse me for bothering.

-Hey! -No!

Come on, bitch!

-I'm going to kill you, bitch! -No.

Come on, bitch!

For fuck's sake, defend yourself!

Defend yourself, Aurora!

Next time will be Nico. Fuck, come on!

AURORA WAS CONVICTED TO 25 YEARS IN PRISON FOR HOMICIDE.

DESPITE LUPE'S REPORTING EDUARDO,

HE WAS NOT ARRESTED OR INVESTIGATED.

HE WAS NEVER SEEN AGAIN AND HIS WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN.

NICOLÁS, AURORA'S SON, WAS LEFT IN THE CARE OF HIS GRANDMOTHER,

BOTH VISIT HER ONCE A YEAR IN PRISON, FOR CHRISTMAS.