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Your coffee, Mr. Ricardo.

Leave it there. Thanks

Do you see?

Under the top layer of paint on this vase, there's another

one, but with a different design, as you can see in the X-ray.

On a deeper layer. Look!

Hmm. Perhaps the artist didn't like how it looked and redid it.

Or perhaps a bad restorer did it some centuries later, who knows.

That's precisely what we have to figure out, Fernando

And is it a De Juanes?

That's what the client would like, but we're not sure.

Hello?

Perhaps it's by a talented student of his. - Hello?

Yes, it's me.

Ah, what's up? How are you?

You're bringing it now? Ah, it's already on the way?

Ah, very good. Great! Well, I was about to

leave, but I'll wait for you. Yes, very good.

Thank you very much. Bye.

And it's the same with this hand. - Ah, yes?

There's another in a different position on the layer underneath. -Hmm.

That was a call from the car dealers. They're bringing my new car here!

Have you bought another car?

It's a present from my wife. For our silver wedding anniversary.

The last Volvo model. 174. A Swedish car. You don't know it, of course.

It's wonderful!

Congratulations!!

Thank you.

This De Juanes is a very arduous task.

Let's go.

Well, De Juanes or whatever it is. - Yes, of course.

And, what's the problem with these heads?

We can't do anything with them, Don Ricardo. We don't have documentation.

But, the ones on both ends are already restored...

Yes, there were... traces, signs...

there were still shapes on the outer layers.

But not for the ones in the middle.

We have to finish it no matter what. We cannot disappoint the client.

Yes, but... we restore things, we don't invent them.

Of course, Fernando.

Of course.

Well, it's finally finished, isn't it?

Yes, sir, and within the set deadline.

I called the museum's director yesterday and he was very pleased.

He says we are very reliable.

I don't like how this gold has been finished. Look!

Yes, perhaps we should work on it a bit more.

It could have been because... -Go over it!

And demand the workers pay more attention!

Little details are very important in this work.

Yes, Mr. Ricardo.

And remember what I always say...

the studio must never be either dirty or messy.

Non of this bohemian style. Absolute cleanliness and orderliness.

They know it. They already know it.

Sometimes, it doesn't appear so.

Couldn't we use a gold of less carat?

22 carats are too much!

It would be a good saving, yes. But...

There it is!

Come. Come with me.

Mr. Ricardo Cariedo?

Yes, I am. What's up?

I've brought the car.

Ah, the papers? Very good. Thank you.

What do you think?

Very nice!

And an amazing line.

Mr. Ricardo, would you mind signing here?

It's a simple receipt of delivery.

Of course.

Done.

Do you need anything else, Mr. Ricardo? - No, thank you.

I hope you will enjoy it. - I hope so, too.

Take this. -Thank you very much. - Bye.

Do you like it?

Of course, yes.

The upholstery is amazing. Simply wonderful!!

Ah, and illuminated seat belts. Like a plane!

It's amazing!

Automatic transmission...

air-conditioned...

which can be adjusted here, see?

And heated seats.

If the temperature drops down to 14C, the

seat heats automatically. The seat, you know?

These Swedes know what they're doing. - Yes.

It's perfect!

Ah, and shock absorbing bumpers.

In case of collision, the wheel compresses 15 centimeters. For security reasons.

A fine present, Mr. Ricardo. - I think so.

Come on, I'll take you for a ride. I'll bring you back here later.

No, no, no. Thanks. Another day. I have to go and breathe down their necks.

I still have to be here for another hour. - As you wish.

Bye.

See you tomorrow, Fernando.

Goodbye, Mr. Ricardo.

That is an amazing anniversary present. What a car!

And with national plates. That could be more than a million's worth.

Of course.

But, how come he's got so much money, eh?

Because of this business...

or is his wife rich?

Yes, she is. And with a title!

But he also earns a lot.

Yes? How?

I see you've only been working here for a short time.

Help! Help us!

Papa! Papa! Papa!

Help us! Get us out of here. The boy first!

Help us!!

Papa!! Papa!!

Papa!!

Are you there?

I'm just finishing taking a shower.

Hi. - Hi.

I've already seen it. It's wonderful!

What?

The new car. Very classic, but very stylish.

You're worried.

I saw a traffic accident.

Two hours ago, on the way here.

And it has shocked you. Me, too.

I've also seen one. There were a lot of people.

Here there was nobody. I was alone on the road.

It had just happened

and I didn't help them.

Why?

I don't know. I thought it could bring me complications.

Problems with the court...

or with the hospitals. Sometimes they don't accept injured people.

Then, the police... who knows.

I left. I felt scared.

But, Ricardo,

nothing could happen to you.

You help the injured people and take them wherever needed.

I know!!

But... there was blood... and a brand new car... clean...

And you did nothing, not even make a phone call...

for an ambulance, for the police... for somebody!

When I left the place, 100 meters away... the car burst into flames.

And how... many were they?

I don't know. One of them was a boy!!

Lot number 74 is the last one for today.

Painful Virgin. Icon from the 17th century. Anonymous author.

30 by 36 centimeters. A gem.

Do you like it?

Hmmm. A lot.

The auction starts at 650.000 ptas

which is covered by a written offer.

660...

670...

680...

690...

700.000

Going for 700.000 ptas.

May I go on, Ricardo?

Of course. I promised it to you.

710...

720...

730...

740...

If there are no more bids, going for 740. 000...

Isn't it too much?

Don't worry. It's worth it.

750...

760...

770...

780...

790...

If there are no more bids, I'm going to sell it for 790.000...

800.000

Painful Virgin. Icon from the 17th century. Anonymous author. 800.000

A real gem. 800.000

What should I do, Ricardo?

You gave me a car and I want to give you a good present.

It's our silver wedding anniversary.

50!!

850.000. If there are no more bids, going for 850.000.

850.000, going once...

going twice...

going three times. Sold to center left.

Don't you think we should go and see it?

Good night ladies and gentlemen and thank you very much.

Congratulations. You have bought a real work of art.

Thank you. It's wonderful, isn't it?

Please, Sir.

Yes.

She likes icons so much...

I had my heart set on it. I'm Patricia Lafond.

Eva Cariedo... and I'm sorry.

Rules of the game!

I've been coming to this gallery all this week, just to see it...

and now, you take it right out of my hands.

You can come to my house whenever you want.

Thanks. Perhaps I'll accept your offer.

Eva!

Excuse me. - Of course.

Eva, do you mind signing here and we'll take it in the car?

Thanks. Bye. - Nice to meet you.

You like it, don't you?

Yes, it's very nice.

This is the best anniversary present you've given me so far.

And what do you think about the car?

It's also amazing.

You're getting melancholy.

As every year. - No, it's not that, Eva.

I know you, Ricardo.

Always, on our anniversary, you start looking back over our marriage.

The same ritual.

No, Eva, no. You're wrong.

To reach in the end the same topic: Children.

And you always end up telling me the same thing,

those failed pregnancies, scared you.

And we have, little by little, accepted this easy life...

free... independent...

and without the hindrance of children.

It was an unspoken agreement. Admit it.

I wasn't thinking about that, Eva.

It's something else...

Ricardo, you're wiping the cream off.

You know I'm not a traditional woman. I don't like certain habits.

It's really pretty.

You see? Everything has it's compensations.

If we did have children, you wouldn't be giving me the icon, and I you the new car.

Help us... Help us... Papa... Papa...

The boy... save the boy!

Hi, darling. Are you still here?

Hi.

I heard you getting up some time ago.

You look terrible. Ls anything wrong?

I had a bad night.

You need to take a sedative. I'm always telling you and you always ignore me...

Why don't you take a Valium? It's a great tranquillizer.

Besides, it's harmless.

Local News. TRAGIC ACCIDENT. On the 25K stretch of the Vicalvaro-Madrid road,

a car with the license plate CU-27854 overturned due to unknown causes. The

driver of the car, 41 year old Antonio Alsina, born in Cuenca, and his eight

year old son, Jose Maria Alsina, born in the same town, burned to death.

Any interesting news?

Nothing, as always.

Did you ask Manolo to wash the car?

Yes, I did.

But it's brand new! How can it be dirty?

You know I'm very picky about these things. See you later.

See you.

Madam, someone has sent you these flowers.

What a wonderful bunch of roses. They're lovely. Do you like them, Ricardo?

Lovely. They're beautiful. Who sent them?

Who brought them?

The boy from the florist's but he didn't say who sent them.

There's no card either, Ricardo.

They will be from an anonymous admirer.

I hope you can give me an explanation later.

Lucy, would you call the florist's and ask who sent them?

Yes, madam.

Clean as a new pin, Mr. Ricardo.

Right. Fine, thanks.

This is a beautiful car, is it yours?

Yes.

My grandpa brought me here. I am Quique.

How old are you, Quique?

I'm 8 years old.

Do you study a lot?

Yes, I'm in my second year. I know how to multiply.

What are your favorite games?

N ow?

No, always.

Tiddlywinks, soccer, stickers...

Look, I don't have three of them, 47, 15 and 25.

Don't you have children?

No.

I'm going to close the garage.

Quique! Don't bother Mr. Ricardo.

No, he's not bothering me. You have a very nice grandson.

May I get in?

Yes.

It's so soft!

And so comfortable!!

Did it cost you much?

Why do you look at me like that?

Quique, get out of the car. Mr. Ricardo is in a hurry.

Madam?

I called the florist's, but they don't know who sent

them. They didn't leave either a name or a card.

Thank you, Lucy.

You're welcome, Madam.

Whoever it is, has good taste.

Is anything wrong, Mr. Ricardo?

No, no. Nothing. Keep working.

Do you want me to bring you some pills, some...? -I don't need anything, thanks.

He can't be well.

Antonio. This is Ricardo, how are you?

You know, here, among my old junk, as always.

And what about you?

Listen, I'd like to ask you for a favor.

Yesterday there was an accident on the road which goes from here to Madrid.

Yes, that's it. Right there.

A really unpleasant thing.

And the broken car is still there.

Yes, the remains. The wrecked car.

That's it. Exactly. Send someone to take it away.

Yes, that's just what I wanted to ask you.

I am really grateful. And I don't want to bother you further.

And if you ever need anything from me, here I am.

Goodbye, Antonio. Best wishes and thanks a lot.

Ah! And regards to Rosa. Bye, Antonio, bye.

Eva? Ls that you? It's me, Ricardo.

Hi, darling, yes.

To pick you up later with my car? But, is anything wrong?

What? To the new car? To the engine?

The engine is broken? That's incredible!

No, I can't do it. It's impossible for me.

Because I have to take tea with Patricia Lafond. Yes, Patricia Lafond.

The woman I met yesterday at the auction. She's charming.

I see. Listen, why don't you take a taxi?

Don't worry. I'll sort it out myself. Bye. See you later.

I'd like that...

Now, please would you call Ms. Maria?

Maria Rovira. Yes.

Yes, I have to talk to her.

You see, it's...

You're not well. What's wrong with you? Is it because of... -I'll tell you later.

Tell me now, Ricardo. You worry me!

Let it be, please!

I called you because I want you to wait until I finish here.

Look for an excuse and stay working.

You have to come with me. I can't go alone.

But, why? What's the matter?

Nothing, I'll tell you later. Now go.

It's not good to be seen here spending so much time together.

What's wrong with the boss?

No idea.

Do you know something?

I will never understand your affair, Maria.

How do these things start?

As always?

How lonely we, the artists are... My wife doesn't understand me...

Like that?

I can understand him wanting to be with you.

You are an attractive, young, smart girl...

but I can't understand you. He's almost 20 years older than you!

You're judging me as the typical girl with a lover and a luxurious flat, aren't you?

You're not that, Maria. That's why this story shocks me.

It shouldn't shock you, Fernando, because it's a very simple story.

The story of two people who find comfort together.

Who find good together.

And to who some things don't matter, things that to other people like you do.

I'm talking about age, social differences and all that silliness.

And do you think all this is love?

I don't know and I don't care.

But it's enough for me. And for him, too.

I don't know if this affair, won't make things bad for you, Maria.

Not for him. For him it's even good to have a...

a lover. It's well seen in his environment.

But you...

people always find out about these kind of things.

Think what your co-workers will say.

I don't think this will benefit you, Maria.

I say to you again, Fernando, it doesn't matter to me.

I don't care about other people or about what they will say.

I just know I am happy with him. And that's the only thing that matters.

Besides, Ricardo needs me.

And me, too.

I don't think there's anyone at home.

Today the servants have the day off.

You don't know how nice it is.

It's amazing!

Do you like it?

Yes, a lot.

It's not bad.

That's wonderful. Does it work?

Of course.

You will see.

Listen to the sound. It's from the 17th century, it's very well preserved.

And what's this?

A Viennese heater from the 18th. We bought it in London. At Malib's.

How exquisite!

Italian Renaissance!

Did you know that they borrowed this organ to play some Bach concerts? -Really?

Yes.

Pedro didn't like the idea, but I loved it.

How did you get it?

Ah! Top secret.

I have my own emissaries who visit village churches.

This will drive Ricardo crazy when he sees it.

I see you have some wonderful Delftware.

Wonderful!

From an auction at Christie's.

Auctions there are so different...

In London they're amazing. Discretion, class...

Here, everything is so different.

Do you like my Coromandel paints?

Yes, they're very pretty. But I don't like oriental art.

Obsessions!

Come, see these funny things.

They're miniatures.

From Lady Hillingdon's collection.

They're amazing!

Look at these others.

They're from China.

From the 8th. Pedro brought them from Beijing.

Fantastic!

I love the red ones.

Do you like hunting?

A lot. We go every summer.

And what have I to do with my car, Ricardo?

Leave it here. Take a taxi tomorrow.

No, wait. You drive.

But, Why?

I prefer not to do it.

I'm scared.

I'm afraid.

I couldn't sleep all the night.

You're thinking about the accident.

There's blood in this car.

What?

There!

In the back seat.

What are you saying Ricardo? Are you crazy?

I saw them yesterday. I cleaned them, but this morning they were there once again...

I cleaned them again.

I'm scared of this car. I can't drive it because of that.

You're obsessed.

These stains are only in your mind.

They don't exist Ricardo. They're not real. Believe me!

But I see them, Maria.

I've cleaned them twice.

The seat is soaked in blood. And my hands, too!

Has anybody else seen these stains?

Just me.

It's an hallucination. You don't have to worry about it. Don't obsess yourself.

Pass it. Pass it, Maria.

I'm trying. But it's not possible.

Faster. Pass it, pass it, Maria!

I'm trying, but I can't!

I'm going mad. Pass it. Pass it. Pass it, Maria!!

I can't. There's a sharp bend.

Let me do it. Let me!!

Stop, Ricardo. Ricardo, take care. Take care, Ricardo!!! Let me do it. Let me!!

Stop, Ricardo. Ricardo, take care. Take care, Ricardo!!!

Are you feeling better?

Everything is going to be ok.

It's just a matter of experiencing...

some other emotions inside this car.

So, the strongest emotions,

the newest,

will replace the other ones, don't you think so?

I want that, from this night, this car will remind you of love, Ricardo.

And not... other things,

and every time you get in it, you will remember me.

You will remember me always.

That's a good idea.

But having our own flat...

No. It must be here, in this car.

This is the essential part of my treatment.

If you think so...

But, what's the matter?

There, on the seat... the stains!

But, where?

There!!

I see nothing. There are no stains. There's nothing there!!

There's no blood in the car. You can't see them!!

Look at my hands.

Ricardo!!

Ricardo. Ricardo!!

Good evening, Sir.

Good evening.

Your wife is with a guest.

A bunch of roses, no?

Yes, Sir, and no card.

But please, dinner with us.

I'd love to, but really Eva, I can't today.

Any other day, don't worry.

Oh, my husband.

Hi, Ricardo, we were waiting for you.

Good evening.

This is Patricia Lafond, do you remember her?

The one who made us bid so much at the auction.

Of course, we almost lost the anniversary present. -What's up? -Nice to meet you.

Your wife invited me to see the icon.

I couldn't resist the temptation.

Come on, sit down with us. - I'm in a hurry.

I am sorry.

Do you work with art?

Bah, just a little.

I collect. It's one of my hobbies.

The other day I felt really frustrated at losing the icon.

It's adorable.

I could ask for a copy for you.

There are specialists at my studio.

I couldn't bear it, even if it was a really good copy.

I'd prefer to come to see the original, from time to time.

Patricia has invited us to her house tomorrow. There's a party.

Ah, thank you very much.

I'd love you to come.

Of course.

They have amazing things.

An incredible organ from the 17th.

Ceramics, porcelains from Beijing...

Delft Blue, everything you could want.

I'm really sorry you have to leave.

I told her to stay for dinner.

Some other day.

Do you know Bogano, the painter? -Yes We are having dinner with him and his wife.

I'll see you tomorrow, ok? - Of course.

Bye. - See you tomorrow.

Bye.

But who, actually, is she?

Don't you know who Patricia Lafond is?

Her face rings a bell.

Hmm, rings a bell...

You're out of touch.

Her husband, Pedro Lafond, is the owner of Lafond Labs. Made a fortune.

From the drugs, you know.

She's a very sensitive woman, very well connected...

Ricardo, are you listening to me or are you looking at my roses?

You still don't know who's sending them?

My mysterious admirer...

is still in the shadows without giving a clue.

You'll have to hire a private detective.

It seems this is turning into an annoying joke, Eva, or, do you think it's funny?

How wonderful! My husband jealous after so many years of marriage.

But, what's wrong with you?

You're acting strangely, as if worried.

You aren't taking the matter with the roses seriously?

I'll get you a whiskey.

Hasn't he arrived yet?

No.

Hasn't he called either?

No.

Did he tell you something yesterday?

Well...

personal things.

A guilty conscience.

A guilty conscience. Has Mr. Ricardo a guilty conscience?

About what, about your affair?

No, Fernando, not about our affair. About other things.

The last thing I thought I'd hear.

Our boss has became scrupulous.

Shut up, Fernado, please.

You're hurting me.

I'm sorry, Maria, but it's time you knew some things.

What things?

All this, is a cover, Maria.

This great work of artistic restoration, is the honorable facade of your Ricardo.

But the truth is that he uses it for his personal interests.

Yes, import and export business...

paintings, sculptures and artistic objects of any kind.

Go on, Fernando.

You know it's not difficult to deceive a rich American,

selling him a quattrocento painting or a Catalonian Romanic table

and sending him something that has nothing to do with Italy or the 12th century.

So, this is what your Ricardo does.

What he has done for many years.

And he uses all of us in his game.

He became interested in failed artists like me

when he decided to copy, imitate...

and to pass off as authentic, whatever he needs.

Even to restore what cannot be restored,

just to please the customer.

And if all this is as you say, why are you doing it?

Because I have to live, Maria.

But you don't have to be involved in all this.

You'll say that... why do I stick my nose into your business?

But...

from all you have said, I think Ricardo needs me more than ever.

No. I don't think it will be a problem to change it.

It just sounds strange.

No, don't think it's a whim, no. - I see.

It's something more subjective. The car works perfectly.

So, why do you want to change it?

You're going to laugh, and, I don't know if I can explain it to you.

It's just an... aesthetic matter.

You know of my relationship with art.

At the beginning, I though that black was the right color for me. But no.

The color black worries me, perturbs me...

overwhelms me. Yes.

You can think it's nonsense, but...

Because of that I need another color.

We're always at the service of the customer.

Besides, in your case, there is no problem.

And, if it were necessary, to pay some money...

No, no. It's not necessary.

Are you preparing a show or...?

Yes, in a few days we are selling a new model to the customers.

We are rehearsing.

As you can see, Mr. Ricardo, yours is there. You can choose one of the others.

Mr. Ricardo. Mr. Ricardo!!

Do you like my new dress?

Yes, you look amazing!

At last I know who Lafond is, Patricia's husband. -Really? -Hmm.

Besides his famous lab pills, he's a weird man, apparently.

What do you mean?

In his private life.

I'm not interested in such matters.

Lam.

I like to know who's house I'm setting foot in.

Pedro Lafond has always been a Don Juan, if this is what you're insinuating

Yes, and he still is.

But now, he has evolved.

What do you mean?

That nowadays, his taste is more ambiguous.

He fights in both fronts.

And he takes advantage of it. It's said.

"It's said". Some kinds of insinuation bother me. They are bad taste.

I detest people who stick their noses into the private lives of others.

It's all lies.

Lies? Do you know Pedro Lafond so well?

Madam, someone has brought you a bunch of yellow roses.

With no card, right?

Yes, Sir.

The same boy as always.

Do you know who's sending them?

No, Sir. Someone orders them.

But someone comes in to order them.

No, Sir. It's a phone order.

I know it's not your fault, but I want you to know, that in this house... -Ricardo.

Let me finish. I want you to know, we don't accept

flowers if we don't know the person who's sending them.

You must say it to your boss.

And don't come here if the flowers don't have a card, do you understand?

Now, get out.

And take the bunch.

Sorry, Sir, but I can't go back with it.

Go on.

Can we leave now?

If you'll excuse me, Ricardo.

My last romantic gesture.

I'm going for the car.

What a car! It's incredible!

Even a child could drive it.

But why don't you want to drive it?

Eva, some days ago I saw an accident.

Accident?

What would you have done in my place?

Me? I don't know, but probably the same as you did.

Such things always bring trouble.

Besides, with a new car...

Everything else is just absurd hallucinations.

Why don't you go to a psychiatrist?

You need a distraction.

This party will be good for you.

Did you like it, darling?

It was delightful, darling.

Thanks. - Congratulations.

Hey! How are you?

I don't usually go to parties.

I see a trip in the cards. But just one time.

Do you still paint? - Yes, yes.

Ciao, darling, what's up?

So the bear says, "You didn't really come here to hunt, did you?"

Devon, this is Lutericio. -Nice to meet you. -Today I

want you to perform for her. She's our guest of honor.

Look, look how nice it is. - Do you think so? -Yes.

Yes, because among the plants it smells as... And a look...

As all of you are asking for it, I'm going to make some laughs.

Since I wasn't planning on doing a show, I am not prepared for this.

As you can see.

I am here as a gentleman-singer, but I have always

worked in revue. Gentleman, singer and I, what a trio.

It will take a little imagination from you, because, as there's no actress with me

I'm going to do both parts myself.

So, you must imagine that, for the right side I am the

man, with this little moustache I'm painting on myself.

We also paint a mole, because this part is empty.

And we'll paint a little brow, like that one... who sang with me.

AV. How funny!

And then, the most difficult part comes, but, practice...

This here.

I take the eyelash out... and here we are. So...

Because of the reflection in your eyes

I could enjoy, when your lips and my lips

come to crash,

I'd be willing to give one thousand

lives if I had them.

In my mouth there are no laughs,

and in my eyes there is no gleam.

For me they are just dreams

the dreams love. Bam, bam, bam, bam.

Neither the rose bush gives me its flowers,

nor the flower gives me its smell

and the lark when sings, sings my pain.

I'll love you so hard,

to your eyes the gleam will be back,

in your eyes the laugh will be born.

Your love will give you, the lark and the flower.

If in my mouth there were laughs

and in my eyes hope

my dreams would be prettier

the dreams of love.

Bravo. - Congratulations.

It's because your wife is obsessed with yellow roses.

Bah, it's one of her obsessions.

Ricardo...

What's up with you?

The stains once again.

Tell me all.

But...

Bye, Maria.

Ricardo. Ricardo!!

Help me.

Get me out of here.

Help me.

Who's the one who's crying?

Maria Rovira. A girl from the studio.

Let's pray. God always merciful and ready to forgiveness.

Listen to our prays for your son Ricardo who you have just called to be with you,

so he believed in you. Lead him to the heaven

to know with you the eternal happiness.

For Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Do you want a cigarette?

No. Thanks.

Did you love him a lot?

Yes.

Why do you think he had the accident?

I don't know.

He was obsessed with something he thought he saw.

Some blood stains?

I know. Ricardo was always a very impressionable man.

He felt guilty.

As a matter of fact, it was a cowardly act.

Well, I don't agree.

There are many countries where you're not allowed to move Injured people.

You have to wait for the police, the ambulance...

But Ricardo ran away. He didn't call anybody.

He felt scared.

I don't think he could help reacting like that.

Besides, with a brand new car...

Would you have done the same?

Why not?

We found this among the remains of the car.

I don't know where it is from.

I suppose it's the key to your apartment, isn't it?

What's your name?

Maria.

I'm Eva.

Don't worry. His memory will join us.

Bye.

Maria.

Yes?

One of these days I'll come to see you at your apartment.

We'll be good friends. You'll see.

Goodbye, Maria.