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Guzmán.

Guzmán.

I need to ask you some questions.

What happened?

LAKE CLUB

I need you to tell me what you saw tonight.

What happened?

Guzmán.

Relax.

Everything will be okay.

Boys, lanes one and two.

Girls, three, four, and five.

Any particular reason?

-For what? -Dividing us by sex and not by level.

The fastest in lane one,

and the slowest in lane five.

Split up like I said.

Ready…

Your next checkup's not until next year. We'll have three months of peace now.

Azucena.

Come in, please.

Muñoz, go to class.

He said the school's been going downhill these last two years.

And he's here to straighten it out, starting today.

Fired without warning at my age. And the year's already started.

-This school sucks. I'm going with you. -Don't be ridiculous. You're staying.

I should've gone backpacking. I don't know why I'm wasting my time here.

Honey, this is your last year.

Right, but why do I need to graduate?

In case you change your mind and want to keep studying.

Stay here with Omar. Don't worry about me.

-I'll think of something. -Where'd this guy come from?

Discipline.

Excellence.

Merit.

You might be wondering why a CEO is running a school like this.

It's very simple.

When a family member isn't doing well,

the father comes running to the rescue.

And I'm sure we can all agree that…

for the last two years, Las Encinas has not been doing so well.

Thank you for honoring us with your attention.

-Shit. Sorry. It's just-- -No excuses.

I hate excuses.

I'll give you some advice as a friend. Actually, this goes for everyone.

Don't waste your time on excuses.

Spend it… on these three words.

Discipline, excellence, merit.

Welcome to this new era at Las Encinas.

Great race.

-Great opponent. -I gave it my all.

Had I known you better, I would have figured out your strategy.

I have no strategy. I just go all out.

Well… maybe that's your secret.

Not thinking so much and going all out.

Nice to meet you.

I'm Ari.

Guzmán. Welcome.

Thanks.

Hey.

Were you at the new principal's talk?

Yes.

Don't you think he was trying to act cool, but he's really fake and full of shit?

He's not a fake. He really is cool.

Sure. Why?

He's my father.

No fucking way.

See you.

Bye, Ari.

Hey.

How are you?

Quit staring.

I wasn't checking out your package. I was looking at your scar.

Was it serious?

It was.

Shit, what happened?

Car crash.

What about you?

Leukemia.

I almost didn't make it.

I was bedridden for two years and needed to learn how to walk again.

They didn't think I'd survive. By some miracle, it went into remission.

-But it could come back. -Fine, you win.

You've got a nice package, by the way.

Since I was looking at your scar…

Sorry. Didn't mean to make you feel awkward.

No worries.

Nice, too.

Whenever I find a nice, hot guy, he's always straight.

Not always.

You've got a nice ass.

Since I was looking at your scar…

I just arrived from London, so I'm a bit lost.

I'm here to help.

All right. Take me out to see the gay scene in Madrid tonight.

I don't know many gay bars.

Are you serious?

Hello, handsome.

This is Patrick. He just arrived from London.

He's in our class as of today.

Omar, my boyfriend.

Nice to meet you.

Give him two kisses.

Sure.

What, did they kick you out for being European?

No. My dad's the new school principal.

Omar Shanaa?

Could you come to my office, please?

Coexistence in this school

must be based on honesty.

We all need to be honest.

The principal, the students, everyone.

Do you agree?

So let's be honest.

Shanaa.

Do you deserve a scholarship?

-Of course he does. -Don't interrupt.

My sister was here on a scholarship.

A brilliant record.

Your sister, I mean.

She did deserve to be here.

-Do you think you do too? -I guess Azucena saw something in me.

Can you say what exactly?

Since you failed at a public school,

I guess it wasn't your academic excellence.

I had to take care of my boyfriend. He was sick, you know?

He had leukemia. I had to take care of him 24-7, and--

Yes, I'm aware.

And… I really think what you did is admirable, but…

we need to understand that when we're talking about scholarships,

we're dealing with academic achievement, not personal circumstances.

Do we understand that? Good.

García, what about you?

I have a B average.

But you were expelled due to serious misconduct.

Yes, but those were personal circumstances,

and we're only assessing academic achievement here, right?

Since I want to ensure there is no preferential treatment,

you will have to take an assessment test,

covering last year's material so you can prove that you deserve

the privilege of a scholarship here.

Preferential treatment? Privilege? That is--

-I didn't study here last year. -That'll be all. Thank you.

I love your vibe.

If you don't mind me saying it.

Thanks. I don't know what vibe you mean, but you can say it.

I mean, your attitude, your expression, the way you walk.

All of you, basically.

Shit, you just looked me up and down, didn't you?

My name's Rebeka, with a k.

I let cool people call me Rebe.

Okay, Rebe.

Mencía. Nice to meet you.

My pleasure.

Dude, I'm sorry if you're mad.

But what my dad did isn't my fault.

It's not my fault I'm mad about it.

I know about your friends, and it sucks. And about your mom.

-But this school needed-- -What?

I mean, I'm not saying your mom or Omar dealt drugs or killed anyone.

As far as I know.

But if someone like my dad had been here to be a bit more on top of things…

Did you come to apologize or to bust my balls?

Patrick, chill out.

First he flirts with me in the shower, and then he acts like a badass macho man.

Ander, stop it.

You thought I was flirting? You don't have a fucking clue.

You and your dad can go fuck yourselves.

Go on!

Let's go.

Patrick.

What's his deal?

Okay, let's see if I got this right.

Swimmer Barbie and Sauna Ken

are the new principal's kids.

And you're new here too, right?

Look, if it's any consolation, I feel exactly the same way about my dad

and my siblings.

No. It's no consolation.

Good luck, beautiful.

So are you gonna start talking to me again today?

I guess not.

I see.

It's always the same with you, Dad.

You go somewhere new, and you act like a fucking steamroller.

-Language. -Sorry. Like a steamroller.

And in the end, everyone winds up hating us.

Could you define "steamroller"?

You fired your predecessor without warning.

That's what I came here to do.

He didn't warn us we were leaving London either, did he?

That's what Benjamín does.

Mencía, please.

Ari, I was given the cold shoulder today. You too.

-You don't always need to take his side. -Is that true?

No, don't worry.

-I'll order some drinks. -Sure, I made it all up.

And what's with the exam to get rid of the scholarship kids?

Sure, you're here to fix things,

but can't you save something for next week?

On your very first morning, total chaos. Boom, boom--

All right, let's change the subject. We're celebrating being in Madrid.

-Where's the waiter? -Dammit, Ari.

Service is so slow in Spain, isn't it? And it smells weird, like patchouli.

-Ari. -Patrick.

Dad has a job to do. We're here to support him.

We're here because the law says so.

If I were 18, I wouldn't be here, looking at your ugly faces.

We really hit the jackpot with you.

Look, I'm leaving. I'm done fucking pretending.

-Mencía, sit down. -Mencía, sit down.

Let her go. The way she's acting up, it's for the best.

But one thing is true, Dad.

Maybe the exam for the scholarship kids…

Thank goodness.

I mean, maybe you could assess them on a weekly basis until Christmas.

Will you stay out of my work?

You've got enough to handle with Mencía, and you're not making progress.

Dad.

Never mind. He's right.

I'm going to the restroom.

I know, but this is too weird.

Nadia, please, or I'll lose my hard-on.

Nadia, please.

I'm really sorry, Guzmán. But I can't.

Fuck, this is bullshit. I need to touch you.

What?

How's my brother?

Your brother's fine.

He's adapting. Working and studying.

-You're taking care of him, right? -Of course I am.

I promised I would, and I am.

You can organize marches, spray-paint graffiti,

or bend over backwards, but it's useless.

So why exactly did you join the sit-in?

To show you I'm on your side

and to piss off my dad.

So I'm gonna get kicked out.

Maybe there's a way.

Benjamín has a weakness.

My sister Ari.

Maybe if you chat her up…

She's the only one he'd listen to.

All right. Who's gonna chat her up?

You.

Why me?

What do you mean?

She's a daddy's girl, she's cute, and she's a bitch. Your fucking type.

No. Ari wouldn't notice a guy like Samuel. Guzmán's more her type.

Not everyone wants a preppy guy.

Cayetana, go back to your mop, please.

You're friends with the cleaning lady?

As for that story… we'll tell you someday.

How inclusive.

I love it.

And yes, she's right. Samuel wouldn't catch Ari's attention.

-Damn. -Guzmán.

Don't drag me into this.

I tried something like this once. You know how that ended.

You ended up with my sister.

And we're doing just fine, thanks.

You don't need to fall for her.

-Just make her talk to her dad. -I know, but no.

Help me, Obi Guzmán Kenobi.

You're my only hope.

Please, dude.

What?

Huh?

What?

What do you mean, "what"?

Why are you smiling?

I'm not.

It's just that maybe I dig your vibe too.

-Thanks. -Thank you.

For taking our side.

Do you have any plans tonight?

You look beautiful too.

Want a drink? I'm parched.

Awesome.

What's the deal with you and your siblings? Are you triplets?

Patri and Ari are twins. I'm the youngest. And the smartest.

-I got moved up a year. -Oh.

Two shots, please.

I didn't picture you as someone who gets upset over a guy.

I know. I didn't either.

Until one showed up and fucked me up real bad.

I see. Boys are okay for sex and for taking the edge off.

But to take things to the next level…

I don't think I know that level.

What's his name?

Huh?

The guy who fucked you up.

Oh… one of the scholarship kids. Samuel.

The short guy?

Believe me,

you forget he's short when he's naked in bed.

I see.

But that's him.

Well, I'll make sure

I get his name out of your head and replace it with a new one.

Which one?

Mencía.

You move as fast as a rocket, don't you?

And I really don't want anything to blow up in my face.

Again.

Got it.

But this was really cool.

Very cool.

In fact, it's been months

since I last went out all night with someone

and it felt so easy, so relaxed, so good.

That's part of the next level

I was talking about.

I'm leaving, okay?

I'll see you in class in a few hours.

Bye.

Thanks, María.

Where's Mencía?

You never change, Mencía. What a nightmare.

Were you out all night?

It was a huge mess.

I had to take a classmate to the ER.

I'm beat. I need some sleep.

Dad, I'll deal with her.

Mencía, won't you even try to come up with a better excuse?

This is none of your business.

Of course it is. You're hurting me too.

Haven't you hurt us all enough already?

Wow, Ari.

-That was really, really low. -You know I don't--

For the last time, Ari,

leave me alone.

Hi.

I guess you don't like the protests and sit-ins.

We've learned to support each other here.

-I like to support my own. -Right.

Why don't we start over?

Taking it from where we left off after the race.

Wait, when?

When you said my dad was a liar and a fake?

No, when you said you didn't beat me because you had to know me better.

And you know what?

Even if you knew me, you couldn't have won.

But I'm willing to let you get to know me a bit.

Then we'll see who wins.

How about a drink after school?

Ander, I'm sorry our day ended so badly,

after such a fucking great start.

Should we go out tonight and bury the hatchet?

There's a new gay night at Teatro Tutor.

Cool music and hot guys.

Don't worry about your boyfriend.

I'll try and get him the answers to my dad's exam.

So?

So if you party with him and suck his dick, he might…

he might get you the answers.

Ander, Mencía made it clear.

Ari is the one to go after.

You don't need to get close to Patrick.

Okay?

-Thanks. -You're welcome.

-What interests me… -Thanks. What interests you?

What do I need to know to beat you?

-Why are you obsessed with winning? -Like you're not?

Life made sure I got my priorities straight.

Well, you sound like a 40-year-old man.

When your sister dies at 16,

and then your best friend dies, and your girlfriend goes away--

Girlfriend?

That's the only word you heard. Interesting.

I know what it's like to lose someone and have your life turned upside down.

You don't look like you've lost much. What was it you lost? A hamster?

I lost my mom.

I almost lost my brother too.

She died in a car crash.

Sorry. I'm an asshole.

I lost three hamsters. I'm still getting over it.

Did you bring your girlfriend here too?

I'd rather not talk about the past.

Hey…

How about our class?

Is everyone as cute and kind as you? Or are you the only one?

Thanks.

They're upset about your father's arrival.

-But if you lighten up, so will they. -If I lighten up?

Samuel and Omar's exam, don't you think it's a bit unfair?

Maybe there are other ways to prove they deserve the scholarship.

Could you talk to your dad about it?

I already hinted at it, but my dad's really stubborn.

Right.

But maybe I could try again.

You'd do that?

Thank you so much, Ari.

Thank you, really.

You're welcome.

No…

Would you like to have dinner with your sister and me?

Again?

What for?

Just to spend some time together and talk.

It could be good. It was Patrick's idea.

But he's not coming.

Classic Patrick. Makes a mess and runs away.

-Are you coming or not? -No. I already told you, I'll pass.

Listen, I've had enough of trying to help you.

-I've had enough. -Dad…

Don't, since you clearly can't handle her.

Now, this is the tone I expected from you, Benjamín.

It was a bit unnatural for you.

I mean, your Super Dad act.

It wasn't at all convincing.

All right, then.

From now on, you won't have access to your accounts or my money.

You will only get what I'm legally required to provide.

Fine. I'll manage by myself.

Really?

How? You haven't worked a day in your life.

Mencía, you bring this on yourself.

You don't always need to be against Dad and the rest of us.

Patrick went out with some guys from school.

And I--

You went out with Guzmán, and you're on cloud nine, right?

You're so stupid.

He only met up with you so you would help with those kids' exam.

It was my idea.

Yes, Ari.

He used you.

He's very much in love with his girlfriend and wants nothing to do with you.

He just wants you to talk to Benjamín.

Because that's the only thing people will want you for, Ari.

Or did you think a guy like Guzmán would be into you?

Have you seen yourself?

Wake up, you moron.

I'M LEAVING HOME RIGHT NOW.

I'D LIKE TO SEE YOU.

I'LL WAIT FOR YOU WHERE WE MET LAST NIGHT.

May I?

Thanks.

Can I sit with you?

Look, thanks for the drink, but I'm fine like this. Alone.

What a way to say it.

Were you stood up?

Fine.

Okay, I'll see you around.

Hey.

I'm sorry.

You don't deserve my shitty attitude.

Sit here if you like.

What's with the bag?

I'm looking for a place to spend the night.

Oh.

Excuse me.

This is fucking rad.

Welcome to paradise.

What's wrong?

Is it about Mencía?

No. I'm fine.

Benjamín.

Yes, dessert. Would you--?

I'm not here to take your order. I'm at the bar tonight.

-I'd like to talk to you for a minute. -Seriously?

I mean, this is too much.

-Were you telling him already? -Telling me what?

It's about tomorrow's exam, right? It's all about the stupid exam.

Ari.

He's going to ask you not to test him.

No, if I have to take the exam, I will.

This is about Omar.

Don't test him, please.

-Any dessert, sir? -Wait a second.

No. We do want dessert.

Dude, come back in two minutes, will you?

Listen, you asked Omar if he deserved to be at Las Encinas.

Well, I'm telling you he does. He's a really hardworking guy.

He helps his parents, his boyfriend, and me.

I'm his best friend, and he lives with me.

He's the only family I have.

He's all I have.

I'm tired of losing people I care about.

-Samuel, what's going on? -Nothing.

I'm very sorry. I'll take care of this.

-It's nothing, really. -Your dinner is on the house.

Excuse us.

Go get your stuff. You're fired.

Should I listen to you and not test them?

Assess them in a different way?

No.

Test them tomorrow.

What's that, you devil?

Me, a devil?

I'm an angel.

Angel, my ass.

What are you doing?

Nothing.

Stop doing nothing so close to me.

I have a boyfriend.

If you're not naked, it isn't cheating.

It isn't?

Here, so you don't come any closer.

Behave yourself…

I'm not doing anything.

And you said you wouldn't flirt with me even if you got paid for it.

Are you flirting with me?

You aren't.

Well, there you go.

Wanna know a secret?

It's more dangerous to say no to me than to say yes.

You're not naked down here, so it's not cheating.

Stop it, man.

How far would you go to help Omar?

Is it not about that?

Enough. That's it.

I'd do anything to help Omar.

He did the same for me when I couldn't get out of my bed.

Anything except betray him.

All yours.

Don't worry about your dad or anything.

Whatever you need, and for as long as you need.

But let's see…

I don't know if--

I have more rooms in my name, for work reasons.

Meetings, dignitaries, and so on.

Well, fine.

What do you do?

Know when a politician is very powerful,

like a president or a minister?

They don't have that much power, really. I have the power.

Like Rasputin?

I read a lot and I'm very smart.

I see.

Well, if you need anything or you get hungry,

call room service and put it all on my tab, okay?

Thanks.

Are you OK?

Yeah. It's just that this room is too big to sleep in it alone.

Would you sleep here with me?

-Just sleep? -Yeah.

No.

No?

Come on, get some rest.

Armando.

Armando, right?

Come on, stay.

Dad, Mencía isn't here.

She'll show up.

But, Dad…

Where can she go with no money?

We're more than used to her attention-seeking antics.

ARI: 16 MISSED CALLS

EVERYTHING IS OKAY

Shanaa, I'll see you in an hour for your exam. García too.

Right, so they'll kick me out.

Hi, hotties.

Leave us alone.

You may find this interesting.

The answers?

So you went out together?

You have the answers. That's what matters.

Right.

Is there anything I should know?

No, we just danced.

Didn't we?

-Right. -I didn't think he'd give them to us.

How do I know they're the right answers?

-Why would I screw you over? -To get me out of the way?

Look, we had a shitty start.

This is the only way I have to say I'm sorry.

In order to know if I'm honest, you just need to use those answers.

LOAD EXAM RESULTS

You got a 73 out of 100.

You passed.

I spoke to your manager,

so you'll get your job back.

I explained to him you were only trying to help.

Thank you.

But García, let me give you some advice.

Sure.

Stop fighting other people's battles

and focus on your own.

That said, you stated your case in a concise, direct, and clear way.

And although it was a bit too emotional, it wasn't a bad move.

You can never have too many students who have a way with words.

Welcome.

All right.

How do you think you did on your exam?

Fine, I think.

Fine, you think.

You got a 97 out of 100.

Anyone who obtains an almost perfect grade

thinks it was perfect.

You need to be very careless to cheat and get an almost perfect score.

Yes, well, very careless or very hardworking.

So I'm staying, right?

-With my scholarship, my uniform-- -That'll be all.

Okay. Have a good day.

What?

What?

-Fucking great, dude! -What did you get?

A 97.

-What? How? -What?

And you were so worried!

That's amazing.

Oh my God.

Hey, dude…

Thank you.

I mean it.

It's nothing.

Thank you so much.

-Yes! -Dude.

-Did you tell your dad? -No.

So all we did was dance.

Do you actually believe that?

I'm happy for you.

Hi.

Guzmán.

Is this your girlfriend's Instagram?

Yes.

I've been chatting with her. She's so nice.

We're getting along really well.

I told her about our date yesterday and how we connected. Everything.

On your marks.

Come on.

Ready?

Guzmán, jump in!

I said I only needed to know you a bit better so I could beat you.

You used a lie with me, and I used a lie with you.

-You. -What?

Tell your buddy I didn't talk to his girl so he can relax.

If either of you two thought you could fool me, think again.

The girl is alive.

I repeat, the girl is alive.