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Keep pushing. Push! Push!

It's almost done. It's almost done. There we go.

Here we go. It's coming.

Oh. There. We got him.

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I don't think it's anything to worry about.

It's normal for babies to have certain body odors we're not accustomed to.

In any case, I'm going to prescribe a special soap...

which you must use everyday without mixing it with...

any other soaps.

It should do the trick.

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In 1968, when he left Mexico to take his music to new, unknown territories,

Guillermo Garibai moved here.

The record company found him this cozy little house.

He lived here from 1968 to 1975.

Seven years that were, by far, the most musically productive of his whole career.

And where he wrote most of his greatest hits.

You can take a picture if you want.

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In 1970, Garibai had a small domestic accident with a bottle of cologne.

It was right in this bathroom that he dropped the bottle...

and it broke.

In fact, Guillermo Garibai considers this home

to be a talisman on his career.

In many of his interviews,

it was evident he was uniquely fond of this house.

And that it gave him a special feeling that inspired the compositional process.

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Excuse me.

It's normal for babies to have certain body odors we're not accustomed to.

But... he smells like...

Fish!

Look, I'm going to prescribe a special soap.

which you must use everyday...

without mixing it with any other soap. It should do the trick.

And here's my card, should the problem persist.

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My baby, come here. That's good.

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That's good, Mica. Yeah.

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- That's enough. - No, it's not enough, Mica, dear.

We have to scrub hard so you'll be clean.

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Why do I stink?

You don't stink.

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The whale is the largest...

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...situate themselves within the bird and like the other whales...

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Yum. Yum!

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Ah!

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Get off of him. Let him go.

Let him go.

Look what he's wearing.

Fish boy! Fish boy!

Fish boy! Fish boy!

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It is known that over the time Guillermo Garibai's life was in complete disarray,

most of his songs were composed in this very room

which is where he found his inspiration.

In the closet you can still see

Garibai's personal collection of Mariscal shirts

given to him by... Mica, please!

...the shirtmaker himself just before he left Mexico.

How many times do I have to tell you?

Thank you.

It was on this very desk...

that Garibai composed "Couple in a Bubble" among other hits.

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In 1970, Garibai had a small domestic accident with a bottle of cologne.

It was right in this bathroom that...

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...in this bathroom that he dropped the bottle and it broke.

He cut his right foot on a piece of broken glass causing that slight limp we all know.

And which was so typical of Garibai's last show.

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It's all right, Mica.

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Mica!

Aren't you gonna give me a kiss before you leave?

It's almost your birthday.

And I was thinking, you could invite your friends from school for a little party.

Look!

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- I won't do it.

You can't turn my office into the Garibai meditation room.

- Come on. - You know about this office.

You never even work there. Just your little naps.

That's not true. I never nap. I never nap.

If it's not one thing, it's something else.

Besides, you promised we were going to talk about his school today.

Oh, you're the one who wanted to do that.

There's always one kid who gets picked on by the other kids. It's normal.

The problem is that kid is your son!

What do you want me to do about it?

I want us to look for an answer.

Look, whatever you decide is okay by me.

We're talking about Mica, not the color of the sheets.

The sheets? You chose the sheets-- You chose everything!

I was just giving you an example.

- Richard!

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Sweetheart?

Daddy has a lot of work to do.

He'll be back later, okay?

Mica.

Wait until your friend get here.

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Is Mica home?

All right, look.

We're gonna wait 30 minutes longer for the other kids to arrive.

Meanwhile, you two can start with the snacks.

But only the ones that are already broken, okay?

Only the broken ones.

How many friends do you have?

I have five.

I have five too.

Counting your parents?

I have five, counting my grandma. Six, counting you.

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There aren't any more broken ones.

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This is for you.

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Thanks.

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I have a necklace too.

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I like yours.

Don't touch that.

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Hi, Dad.

Hey. Mica!

- Mica... - You're leaving.

I'm sorry, son.

Your mother will explain everything to you.

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Sweetie, what are you still doing in the tub?

I told you a friend was coming over to meet you. Remember?

My friend, the therapist.

I don't wanna meet her.

Of course you do. You'll like talking to her. You'll see. Come on,

get out of the tub. You'll get all wrinkled.

I don't want to.

He refuses to leave the bathroom. He spends hours in the water.

I think he figured out that's the only place he doesn't smell.

- Let me try.

Yes.

Hello, Mica.

My name is Catherine, and your mom...

says maybe you and I can be friends.

Okay, Mica. If you don't want to, that's fine.

I'm glad to have met you. I think I'll be leaving now.

You don't have any friends?

Yes. A few.

How many?

I don't know. Around ten.

Counting your parents?

Counting my parents? Well, nine, actually.

Ten, counting you.

If you have...

If you have nine friends, what do you need another one for?

Well, that's my problem.

- Do you want to be my friend or not? - No!

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Friendship is overrated.

- I don't think you really mean that. - Sure I do.

And relationships and love, love is overrated.

Aw, come now.

I mean it.

And not only that, I think what's underrated is being alone.

Independence.

Those are two very different things.

You know what I mean.

Have you thought about what we discussed last week?

What?

You mentioned an online college course.

- Oh, yeah. I don't think so.

I looked into it and you have to show up once a month to meet a professor and then show up at exams.

And?

I just thought it was all online.

I'm gonna find a job.

Doing what?

I don't know. Night

You know, something solitary?

Race car driver. Lighthouse keeper.

No. I said Forest Manor Crescent. You are in Forest Manor Road.

It's nearby, but I assure you, they are two completely different streets.

Number seven, Forest Manor Crescent.

Yes. We've been waiting all morning.

When they bring the piano have them put it over there, okay?

- You're repeating yourself. - You'll have to sign the delivery notice

and maybe some acceptance form from the Guillermo Garibai Foundation, Monterey.

If there's a problem, tell them I'll sign it when I'm back on Monday.

The tour must always end in the living room with "And You Went Very Far Away" playing on the gramophone.

Then, wait until the song is over and say goodbye to them nicely.

And wait until they all leave to close the door.

Some of them will offer you a tip. That's okay.

I've seen you do it 1000 times!

I left you a note with the phone number of the lodge and my room number as well.

Turn off the heat at night, lock the doors.

Keep the cassette player away from the bathtub and eat only what I left you in the fridge.

You can have a girl over if you want to.

Well, I don't know. I'm just saying you can if you want to.

- Have a good time. - Yeah.

I'll call you when I get there.

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Oh.

They must have ran out of formaldehyde.

So, how long did you know Julia?

Julia?

Oh, Christ! I'm sorry.

Your father hasn't come.

Good.

Have you spoken to him recently?

I don't even have his number.

He shows up at the house once in a while...

I know.

He probably hasn't even heard.

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Yes?

Good day. We're from Guillermo Garibai foundation.

Before I go on, may I offer our deepest condolences

for the recent tragedy concerning your family.

We know these are delicate moments of extreme grief.

In any case, we'd be delighted if you could give us a few minutes of your time, if at all possible.

Normally, this is a routine procedure that doesn't present any problems.

But, we must inform you so you can take a decision.

Due to the tragic recent events in your family,

the Guillermo Garibai Foundation must determine if another member

will now assume responsibility for running the museum,

or if you intend for it to close down.

Which, of course, is not our wish.

However, if you intend to assume direct responsibility,

then, we have here... an updated contract...

in your own name.

And a check corresponding to the last two months of compensation.

If you decide not to continue,

then, we're regretful.

But we will walk away with no hard feelings

and Sir Garibai will have one official museum less in the world.

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So, how are you planning to cook that?

Uh... In an oven.

Really? Sounds pretty safe.

What's your name?

- Mica.

That's a curious name.

My name's Claudia.

So, do you shop here often?

Um... This is my first time.

Oh. Are you done with this?

Because I was gonna go get some pasta, if you want, we could, like--

Um, I...

What?

I don't think I can.

Okay.

What else did you want her to give you?

Smoke signals?

I went up 15 stories to the top of the building with my gun.

And I shot Garibai. But he had a different face.

Why did you do it?

I had to, I don't know why.

What happened next?

I went down to the next floor and the girl from the supermarket came up to me.

And I still... didn't know what to say to her, so,

I shot her in the stomach and then I shot her in the face.

I don't know why.

And...

And I looked up and there was a group of kids yelling at me and screaming for what I had done.

And I shot them all too.

And...

Oh...

And then I went down to the foyer of the building

and I saw Garibai again, smiling at me

and I didn't know if I was supposed to shoot him or if he was the one who had put me up to all this.

And I shot him...

I immediately felt awful. I regretted what I had done,

but mostly I felt awful because I was all alone.

I started running, then I threw the gun to the ground like Al Pacino in that movie and...

- It's okay.

- Uh... - It's okay.

You're going through a very complex and delicate phase.

And it's very normal to make mistakes.

But you must try to-- No!

Mica.

Hi.

I saw you the other day.

- Here.

- Mm-hm. - You're a really good swimmer.

- Thanks.

- Yeah.

- Yeah, to the other side.

- I don't know if I... I'd better not.

It's just one race.

- Okay. - Okay. What does the winner get?

I don't know.

Okay. Um...

Whoever wins gets to pick their prize.

- Whatever you say. - Okay.

- Yeah.

Okay. On your mark, get set. Go!

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I almost beat you.

Okay. Pick your prize.

Uh, I haven't thought about it yet.

Well, you better hurry 'cause time is running out.

- I have to go.

What's your name?

That's your prize

Yeah. I guess.

Okay. I'll tell you next time.

In fact, Guillermo Garibai considers this home to be a talisman in his career.

In the closet you can still see his personal collection of Mariscal shirts,

which were given to him by the shirtmaker himself just before he left Mexico.

And it was on this...

that very desk where he composed "Couple in a Bubble" among other hits.

["You Went Very Far Away " plays on gramophone]

That song brings back so many memories.

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* You went very far away

* You drove my car away

* You're so very far away

Trimethylaminuria.

Trimethylaminuria. That's what you've got.

I had to speak to a few colleagues in Prague and...

Honolulu to confirm certain data but that's what you've got.

My smell is a disease?

That's right. It's known as "Body Odor Syndrome" and also as "Fish Odor Syndrome."

- You'll be happy to know it's a very rare disease. - So happy.

If it's a disease, there must be a cure...

or, some treatment, you know, medicine or something.

Now, it's a metabolic disorder where the liver cannot metabolize trimethylamine.

Trimethylamine is a volatile amine that gives off a very strong odor

often considered to be fish-like in peoples' breath, sweat, urine and vaginal secretion.

I don't have vaginal secretions.

The only thing you can do

is eliminate certain foods that will be sources of the substrates from which trimethylamine is derived.

For example, egg yolk, kidney, liver, legumes, peas, shellfish.

You should also drink a lot of juice and eat plenty yogurt.

Will I still smell bad?

You'll smell less bad.

These are your medical records. And with your permission,

I'd like to do a few more tests, the results which may help us reduce your symptoms.

Trimethylaminuria.

I've... I've never heard of that.

Change my diet, that's all I can do. Same as having high cholesterol or something.

- This is a big break for you. - I don't see any bright side.

- Knowing is better than not knowing. - I'm not so sure.

It's good to know what's wrong with you.

- How does that help if there's nothing I can do to stop it? - It helps to have answers.

It helps to confirm I'm a fucking freak.

I have told you so many times. We all have our little quirks.

Some more than others.

Some are physical, some are psychological.

And it is those quirks that make each of us unique.

- Don't bullshit me. - You know what I mean.

I'm glad you came. I...

I think it's important that we clarify what happened--

There's really nothing to clarify. We're fine on my side.

- Mm-hm. Yeah.

Can I kiss you now?

Kidding.

No. Just... Just some tests.

- No.

Well, I hope not. They're performing some tests on me.

It's sort of weird, but nothing serious.

I'm dying.

I'm sorry.

Don't worry about it. I've accepted it.

Got two months to live.

Truth is, I wish I was more pissed off about it, I mean, I'm dying, for God's sake!

It's funny, anybody looking at us

would think we're both the same. Just two guys, hooked up to machines, sitting around.

But the only difference is that I' m dying and you're not.

Laura.

Laura?

- Your prize. - Oh.

You have no idea who I am, do you?

- I know who you are.

- Mica.

It's okay. I'll race you again. And if you win, I'll tell you who I am.

You're gonna lose. You might as well tell me now.

Only if I let myself again.

I'll try not to humiliate you.

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I won. - Oh, yeah. Fair and square.

I told I wouldn't let you win this time.

And you won't tell me who you are?

No, I won. I get to pick my prize.

I would like... to hang out sometime.

What?

Yeah, you know, hang out, see each other. But not at the pool.

I don't think I can.

Well, I'm not asking you. It's my prize.

Are you free on Saturday?

Saturday at seven?

We'll meet in the lobby, okay?

I got to go. I'm late for class. See you Saturday.

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What are you doing?

Why are you stepping all over my flowers?

Um... Oh, I'm looking for a friend.

Get the fuck out of here!

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It's a therapy group for people with rare diseases.

Yeah.

Cool. Nice bunch of freaks?

Mica, I talked to them.

And there is one fellow with "Body Odor Syndrome."

This is a unique opportunity. You have no idea how lucky you are.

Lucky as hell, quite certainly.

I think you should go.

It could help you a great deal.

Knowing I'm not the only weirdo in the world?

Facing your pathology.

My pathology?

And you'll meet other patients. People who have endured similar experiences and...

you'll be able to share your pain with other men and women.

Women? Perfect.

Maybe I can hook up with one of them. We can move in together, get a pet skunk.

Maybe I should go.

You know you should.

Okay. Well, I have to admit, I'm a bit curious.

I love when you reveal your human side.

"One Of Us".

I hope they have a good ventilation system.

When I found out I can be smelly, this is the first thing I thought,

"Miroslav, you are going to be alone for my rest of life."

But not alone exactly. Worse than this, alone with my father.

Welcome.

You don't have to be afraid.

I'm not afraid.

It's not that I don't love him. He's my dad.

But he's an old man in an old wheelchair with old fashioned way of life,

And I have to be there all the time at home, feeding him, washing him...

He has this strange obsession with the under-wears.

His parts are covered in rashes.

And he feels only comfortable with his old briefs from old country.

So, every morning, I have to apply a layer of talcum powder on his parts,

so he cold wear his favorite light yellow briefs.

- But then, I saw the light.

Talcum powder, soft and sweet.

But more important, my papa smell so fresh all day long.

So, one day, I decided to apply a thick layer of talcum powder under my own clothes.

Balls!

And that is how I was able to leave the nest.

That is how I grew the balls to approach the woman who is now my wife.

You see, everybody? I find my own take.

- Now you have to find yours. - Balls!

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Okay, now we're gonna take a brief break and when we come back,

we'll start with the relaxing session.

Hey.

- Of course.

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Good evening. I'm here to visit the Guillermo Garibai museum.

I'm so sorry.

Pardon me? Do you guys give guided tours or not?

Yeah, but only in the mornings, Monday to Friday.

Oh. Okay. Too bad.

But an exception can always be made.

- Yeah.

Are you sure? Because, if it's an inconvenience I can come back on Monday or something.

No, no, no, no. Now is fine.

- Uh-huh.

Great.

Okay.

Guillermo Garibai lived here and that's what this house is known for.

He lived here from 1968 to 1975.

Seven years that were, by far, the most musically productive in his whole career

and where he wrote most of his greatest hits.

In fact, Guillermo Garibai considers this house to be a talisman in his career.

This gramophone was a gift given to Garibai by the recording company when he

sold over half a million copies of his fourth album.

Do you wanna go upstairs?

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Although at the time Guillermo Garibai's life was in complete disarray,

most of his songs were composed in this very room which is where he found inspiration.

In the closet you can still see Garibai's personal collection of Mariscal shirts,

which were given to him by the shirtmaker himself just before he left Mexico.

At this very desk, Garibai composed "Couple in a Bubble" among others.

I love "Couple in a Bubble."

In 1970, Garibai had a small domestic accident with a bottle of cologne.

It was right in this bathroom where Garibai dropped the bottle and it broke.

He cut his right foot on a piece of broken glass causing that slight limp we all know.

Interesting.

You know, I've never been stood up before.

I'm sorry.

I was waiting there for over an hour.

I didn't have your number.

I know. That's the only thing saving you.

I saw your necklace.

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Are you gonna tell me or not?

Tell you what?

I've known you for, um... 13 years?

- I don't know what you're talking about. - Okay, fine. Don't tell me.

But that smile on your face is scary.

You worry about me even when I'm happy.

- It's a girl.

- That smile on your face.

I just hope you make her smile like that.

That was almost a minute and a half.

It's the only thing I can do well.

I have to work at 8:00 pm.

- I thought you were a student. - I am, well...

during the day but sometimes at night, I work at a restaurant.

Do you live alone?

At my grandmother's. But, yeah, I still live alone.

There's a lot of people there, so I'm always having parties and stuff.

That's why I work at the restaurant, so that I can throw parties and buy drinks for my friends and stuff.

I don't know.

I'd love to try and live in a normal house one day.

Why? I love your house, it's unique...

and particular. Think I gotta go.

You know, that house...

It's not my only particularity.

Oh, yeah. You have more?

Yeah.

- See, the thing-- - Oh, wow. I'm...

late. Gotta go, but, um, tell me next time, okay?

Okay.

He lived here from 1968 to 1975,

seven years that were, by far, the most musically productive of his whole career

and where he wrote most of his greatest hit--

Sorry to interrupt.

Yeah, um... most of his greatest hits.

The gramophone was a gift from the record company when Garibai sold over half a million copies of his fourth album.

The gramophone still works and at the end of the tour, you'll be treated to...

In fact, you can listen right now

to the original vinyl sound of "And You Went Very Far Away."

Your mom

You're doing the tours now?

Um... Mine is broken and, well...

the World Series is on and I'm sure she won't mind.

- Unbelievable. - Take it easy, Mica. I'll bring it back in a couple of days.

How's... How's school?

- I dropped out two years ago. - All right. Right, I forgot.

Uh...

Any... any other...

Um, they said my smell is a disease.

They what?

A doctor diagnosed me with a disease. That's why I smell.

Really? Well, that's great.

There's no cure and no treatment but at least now I know what it is.

Well, if it's any consolation, son, I don't notice it any more.

Well...

Maybe a little. A tiny bit...

less than before.

Good to see you looking okay, son.

Give your mom a kiss for me.

What?

- Why won't you give me your number?

To have it. So I can call you.

So we can make plans.

Well, I have your number.

Are you trying to be smart?

No. I am smart.

I'm not used to this.

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Hi.

Hi.

For you.

- Oh.

You don't like flowers?

No, no, I love flowers. They don't like me.

I think I'm allergic to pollen or something.

- Oh.

Um...

Mica?

Hold on, it's almost ready.

- Smells kind of funny in here.

No, it must be the fish in the oven.

- Hi. - Hi.

Okay.

I think it's time to take it out.

Don't wanna overcook it.

Mm. Smells really good.

- Yeah.

Let's see.

Oh!

Fuck!

Pepperoni and extra cheese. That's right.

Really?

Thank you.

- 30 minutes or it's free. - Awesome.

I'm really sorry about all this.

It's okay. I love pizza.

Ow.

- I thought you told me you lived alone. - I do.

Mica! - It's my father.

I brought the TV back.

Good god, son, you really smell bad tonight.

Dad! - I'm...

Look, I'll just put it up here and you can take it downstairs.

Yeah, okay. I'll do it.

No problem, son.

- Anyway, I looked up your disease-- - Dad, no!

I'm not alone.

Hi.

Oh, right.

Uh...

I'm Richard. Mica's father.

Laura. Hi.

It's about time Mica started getting himself a girlfriend.

If only he could do something about his...

Dad?

It's okay, son. Don't worry about it. It's nothing to be ashamed of.

You look familiar.

Okay, Dad. Thank you for bringing the TV back.

I better be going. Guess you two want to be alone.

Guess you don't mind the, uh...

What are you--

She's very attractive.

That's it. From the university.

Oh, yeah. That's possible. I'm a student there.

Yeah Yes? Do you remember from the convention last week?

I went into the men's room...

and you were there. Remember?

Oh.

- Dad, that's enough. - Yeah, yeah. It was a little awkward at first and

I thought I'd walked into the ladies' but then, I realized you were there cleaning.

- Um... - Dad, please.

What?

It's no big deal. Don't worry about it. What?

No, I mean, I waited for her to go before I did my thing.

I have to go, okay?

Laura, no!

- Laura.

Laura. Laura!

Laura?

- Get out! - Mica. Mica.

Get out!

Get out!

Twenty eight minutes.

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No, I don't have her last name. But I know her first name, it's Laura.

Not so much to go on, kid.

We have hundreds of members. Not allowed to give out personal information either.

- Because...

What if I pay you?

No.

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Um...

- I'm looking for a woman who lives here. - Mm-hm.

What's her name?

Um... I don't know her name but she's an old woman

and she had white hair and she's in a wheelchair.

Oh. Well, she's...

She knits,

or whatever you call it, stuff out of wool.

And she has a granddaughter who comes and visits her named Laura.

Laura.

- Beautiful.

Do you know Laura?

Her grandmother's name is Christine. She died last week.

- Mm-hm.

- I'm sorry.

They took her body somewhere out east.

- Good evening.

I don't know if you recall, but we're from the Guillermo Garibai Foundation.

- Yeah, I remember you guys. - Good, look, the news isn't good.

So, I'll get right to the point.

We hear from several members of the public that this museum

has been effectively closed for many weeks.

Therefore, we regret to inform you

that the foundation has decided to withdraw your subsidy.

That's okay. Your decision fits right in with the course my life has recently taken.

We are sorry.

Wait, wait, wait, wait.

Can I borrow a screwdriver?

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Mica, I know you're in there.

Why won't you answer my calls?

Is it because of that girl? Are you no longer friends?

I still have only...

ten friends, counting my parents.

Counting you.

And I wouldn't wanna lose any one of them.

We don't have to talk right now, but I will be waiting.

Whenever you need me.

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Yes, it's me.

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No!

I traveled back here to sign some documents

and I told myself,

"Guille, after all that's happened you should visit Sophie's son."

Because I found out about your mother's death on an airplane.

And the first thing I did, was call the stewardess...

A rocket of a woman if I ever saw one.

...and I asked her to bring me a bottle of their best champagne.

How thoughtful of you.

Your mother was a fine woman, Mica.

I look pretty damn good in that picture. Don't you think?

Oh, it was painted by a Russian artist who was over six feet tall.

Lucky girl.

I once fuck her in Cancun.

And what do you think she asked for first thing in the morning?

"Double vodka with Tabasco sauce."

Oy vey!

Well, the thing is...

Your mother wrote me a lot about you and always said we were quite similar.

Wait, you're not...

What?

- You're not my--

No. God knows I tried.

But she was never interested in...

No.

Your mother was...

She was my assistant.

I also got to know your father and I will say only one thing.

- Asshole. - That I know.

He wins the prize.

Damn, this house sure does bring back memories.

* You went very far away

* Now I am so very much alone

Why isn't it an official museum any more?

- Because... - I'm going to talk to those retards at the foundation

and I'm sure we can reinstate your status.

Thank you. Some cash would be good.

Hmm. You seem like a good enough kid, Mica.

You go to the gym?

- I swim. - I go jogging every morning except when I'm drunk.

But my personal trainer wants me to go on a diet.

He's actually trying to starve me.

"Don't eat anything fried," he says.

How the fuck can you eat anything if it's not fried?

Everything in the world is fried. Period.

Eh...

Hey.

What's that smell?

You cooking paella?

Smells pretty damn tasty.

["For Once In My Life" by Stevie Wonder playing]

* For once in my life I have Someone who needs me *

* Someone I've needed so long

* For once, unafraid, I can go Where life leads me *

* And somehow I know I'll be strong *

* For once I can touch what My heart used to dream of *

* Long before I knew

* Oh, someone warm like you

* Would make my dream Come true *

* Yeah, for once in my life I won't let sorrow hurt me *

* Not like it's hurt Me before *

I don't understand those odd fetishes and...

One time in Guadalajara, I had to go to the hospital

so they could remove a picture of myself that was stapled to my nipple.

Hey.

* ...I can make it

* For once in my life, I have Someone who needs me *

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Oy vey!

Everything here is fried, isn't it?

There's a vegetable panache.

- Gross. - And a watercress salad.

Shut up!

Caesar salad, cold caprese salad.

- No.

Uh... Fried calamari and sausages with potato.

I'll have the bay scallops.

- Yes, sir.

You see?

- That's fine. - Thank you.

How long has this restaurant been here?

It's my old time favorite.

30 years?

I swear it wasn't here last week.

I gotta take a leak.

I'm glad the two of us are here, Mica.

Don't let her go.

What?

Oh, and could I have a glass of white wine?

Very good.

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- What-- - Yeah, I know. Don't ask.

- Okay. - I still don't have your number.

I know.

I've been looking everywhere for you.

I know.

I didn't wanna see you.

My grandma died and I just, kind of, wanted to disappear.

- I heard about your grandmother. I'm sorry. - It's okay.

But, after what happened, I just...

didn't wanna deal with anything and...

I felt ashamed.

Ashamed

Because I lied to you.

I was never a student and...

I'm sorry.

No, I'm sorry.

I lied to you too.

I never cared about that.

- Yeah.

You've been wearing that stupid thing since you were a kid.

Oh!

What're you doing?

I'm not letting you go this time.

- Yeah, this is my plan

Okay. Don't let me go.

I won't.

* I am the maker of magic

* The maker of magic for you

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* I learned how to sing From my papa *

* I learned how to dance From my mama *

* I learned how to walk From my lama *

* When I was an innocent boy

* I am big now I am strong now *

* I am me And I live for today *

* Shake the bum bum Shake the bum bum *

* Shake the bum bum The trouble's away *

Oy vey!

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* Why waste your time Being in humdrum *

* Sitting around like A dum-dum *

* You don't wanna shake Kiss the bum bum *

* And bum bum Is just to enjoy *

* It's a short life It's a good life *

* It's a dummy dummy Um bum bum bum bay *

* Shake the bum bum

* Shake the bum bum

* Shake the bum bum At least once a day *

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* Shake the bum bum

* Shake the bum bum

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* Shake the bum bum

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