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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Christmas?

Christmas? The log...

The log isn't fat enough yet.

-It grew lots last night. -Really?

Come on, let's see.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

-These napkins are lovely. -I bought them from Mercedes.

Beautiful!

-Here, I think. -Yes.

-Come on in. -Merry Christmas, little bird.

Eli!

Merry Christmas!

Come in. We're all here.

What a cutie!

Look at those ears!

Here, Puchusky.

Puchusky!

That's it. Look.

Look! Who's this?

Could you be any more handsome?

Darling, Merry Christmas.

-Merry Christmas. -Merry Christmas!

-Come with Mommy. -Show him, hurry.

Here, Mom. The nougat.

You already know Ramiro.

Sorry about the other day. I didn't know what to say.

No worries, my mom already told me.

-Welcome. -Thanks.

You only brought three?

Jijona, chocolate, egg yolk.

There'll be more of us today. We might be short.

And the polvorones?

Relax, we always have too much food.

Sit down, I'll check the soup. Did you make galets?

Hang on. Slow down!

We're not all here yet.

Want a vermouth?

Who's missing?

Don't be angry, okay?

-Merry Christmas, Mrs. Rosa. -Ibra!

Come in.

We were waiting for you. You didn't have to bring anything.

Merry Christmas, Álex.

Mom, what's going on? Why's Ibra here?

Why didn't you say he had no family in Barcelona?

He was going to spend Christmas alone, poor guy.

I felt bad for him.

He seemed sad. If there's room for four, there's room for five.

Couldn't you have asked me before?

When you host Christmas at your place, you can invite who you want.

Ibra, honey, do you like zarzuela?

I'm not a big opera fan, but...

You're so funny.

Artur, give me it.

-Give it back now. -No.

-Yes. -No way.

Why aren't you spending the holidays with your parents, Bruno?

It's complicated. We don't have the best relationship.

Who wants a salmon snack?

-Me! -Me!

Come on, then. Wash your hands.

Did Lis tell you about the meeting?

Salvador, we said no work talk.

I know, honey, but this is urgent.

We're presenting the Arnau Theater project to the city next week.

We'll have to see what we'll do without Ramón.

-Is he still off? -No, he's not off work.

He left the firm.

-What? -What?

He called the day after the party saying he didn't see himself there.

I don't know what happened, but he sounded upset.

We lost one of our best architects.

I found her sleeping in the street.

In the middle of December.

Really?

Of course not!

Do you have to tell it like a Victorian novel?

-Yes. -Let her tell it.

She always tells it wrong!

My parents took it badly that I'm a lesbian,

so I left.

I didn't end up homeless.

I had girlfriends. I'd stay in squat houses.

She slept in rest stops.

Not true!

-Once. When they ditched me. -Okay.

On Christmas Eve?

Yes, girl, yes.

And since then, we always spend Christmas together.

And the rest of the year too.

We've been trotting around together longer than the Three Wise Men's camels.

And I regret it every day!

She doesn't even soften up for the holidays!

More wine?

-Me! -I'll get the stew.

Are you expecting other lovers?

-Surpri... -Surprise!

-Darling, it's the wrong floor. -No, 3-2.

I told you.

-Make sure before you ring. -You wrote it down, 3-2.

-Call her and ask. -If I call, it won't be a surprise.

It won't be if you don't call. We don't have the right address.

I don't want to spend the day wandering the streets like a lost soul.

-Sorry. -Call her.

Mom!

-Oh! My darling! -Dad!

My darling! Oh, my love!

Darling, you're divine!

I couldn't wait to see you!

Give me a hug, darling.

-Hi, Dad. -Darling!

We bought the tickets two months ago. We planned to come last night.

The airport was really busy, lots of delays.

I wanted to tell you we were coming, but he said, "No."

-The surprise was her idea. -Honestly.

I was dying to tell you and I couldn't. I suffered.

Lying to my own daughter. Goodness! But here we are.

We're here to spend the holidays together like when you were young.

I'm going to cry.

No.

-What should we do with our things? -What?

Our things, the suitcases.

Are you planning to stay here?

-Of course, darling, where else? -Yes.

But we only have one room.

Who are you?

A friend.

We're all friends here.

This is Vero.

-Pleasure. -Eli.

And Javi.

-Pleasure. -We're celebrating together.

How nice!

Is this...?

No.

Is this...? Is it?

It's the stew we make at home. You made it?

Make room, then, darling.

Thank you so much. This is great.

-Well, shall we start lunch? -Yes.

I'll get chairs. Excuse me.

How long have you been here?

I've been in Barcelona for years, but I was born on the Canary Islands.

My mom arrived on a skiff, pregnant. She almost died.

-Where from? -Nouadhibou, Mauritania.

-But they came from Senegal. -Hundreds of miles away.

Jesus Christ. Poor people.

-What about your father? -He was deported.

My mother didn't want to be separated from him,

but she stayed so I could have a better future in Spain.

They didn't see each other for 15 years. My mother always said seeing him again

got her up in the mornings because sooner or later they'd be together again.

An invisible thread linked them that couldn't be broken.

-How sweet. -How sweet.

It's an ancient Japanese legend that says an invisible red thread

binds people who are destined to be together.

-Where are they now? -In Dakar.

They saved for a house and went back.

I see them when I can.

But being gay in Senegal is...

It's clear I belong here.

Finding your place in the world is important.

I'll see if the zarzuela is ready.

I HEARD YOU LEFT THE FIRM. ARE YOU OKAY?

We saw a Christmas movie yesterday.

The guy tries to kill himself on Christmas Eve. What was it called?

It's a Wonderful Life.

Yes. It's beautiful.

Kids.

Did you know when you hear bells ring, an angel gets its wings?

Mom, don't talk to the kids about religion.

-We're talking about movies. -Right.

They don't make them like they used to.

They're not as fashionable as classical Hollywood.

Christmas values are out of fashion too.

At least the ones we're used to.

-Dad! -What?

I'm not talking about religion, honey.

I'm talking about generosity, family, love.

But true love,

lifelong love,

that solved all your problems.

Not like nowadays. Youngsters quit too easily

or want the impossible.

DON'T WORRY. MERRY CHRISTMAS.

I disagree.

Love Actually, for example. Right, Bruno?

It's a modern movie, great.

Yes, it's beautiful.

There are loads of stories about different types of love.

Well, all of them except homosexual love. That's not there.

There are other types of movies for that.

Mom.

What did I say now?

What's your favorite holiday movie?

I don't have one. I don't like rom-coms.

A friend?

A friend? What the fuck?

They just walked in. I can't just tell them like that.

Great. What do we do? They want to stay here.

Shit. You're right. The photos.

You're fucking kidding.

Patri, listen to me, for fuck's sake.

We don't have to hide anything.

It's just a few days and they'll be gone.

Great. What do I do until then?

Do I magically cease to exist?

Stay at the new apartment. It's fine.

You want me to spend the holidays in a cold, empty apartment?

I'm not kicking you out, just asking you to...

What? Leave?

It's just a few days.

Stay with Álex or Javi, I don't know.

Unbelievable. My girlfriend's kicking me out.

-No. -At Christmas!

What about some carols?

-Just a few days. -This one.

-It's very moving. -Do you hear yourself?

It's the holidays.

Tell me, kid

Whose child you are

All dressed in white

Tell me, kid

Whose child you are

All dressed in white

I am the Virgin Mary's son

What are you so afraid of?

Your parents will still love you.

-You don't know them. -No.

They don't know you. They haven't been in your life for years.

If they reject you for who you are, fuck them.

I can't do this to them.

Stop telling me what to do!

Remember the first rule when we opened our relationship?

Stop lying to each other.

You suggested it.

You should start by not lying to yourself. Otherwise, what's the point?

Smells good.

It should. All fresh yesterday.

You don't say.

You're not happy he's here.

-Your boyfriend? -He's not my boyfriend.

It's a shame. He's nice, and he's had a tough life.

I mean Ramiro.

What happened between them?

Ask your mother.

She said they were friends and he just disappeared.

If that's what she says, that's what happened.

Come on, Auntie.

Tell me about it. You've been dying to for the past few days.

Ramiro didn't leave on any random day.

He left right after you were born.

Why?

He never admitted it, but he was in love with her.

Since they were kids.

-They were sweethearts? -No.

She saw him as a friend,

but they were inseparable, always together.

To the point that she wasn't interested in other guys.

She said Ramiro gave her everything she needed.

But then your father showed up.

She says they were the happiest days of her life.

People would ask if she had two boyfriends. Can you imagine?

When she realized she loved your father, everything changed.

Love builds many things.

But it destroys more when it's not returned.

That's why he left.

What's wrong with them trying again?

She looks happy to me.

He hurt her badly disappearing like that.

He couldn't even be there for her when your dad died.

And now he's back and wants to pretend nothing happened?

Sorry, but it doesn't sit right with me.

Do you celebrate the Three Wise Men or Santa Claus?

-I'm into the Christmas Log. -What's that?

You don't know? It's a Catalan tradition.

Kids adopt a log throughout December.

-A log? -A log.

They fatten it up with tangerines.

On the 25th, they beat the log so it shits out gifts.

From its ass.

I'll get the door.

Flor!

Merry Christmas!

Come in.

No!

You'll give me a heart attack, darling.

I thought Flor wasn't coming.

I can't believe she's here.

-Hi. -Flor, what a beautiful name.

It's a pleasure. I'm Patricia's mother.

-Are you a friend of hers? -Yes, her and Vero.

-We're... -She's Javier's girlfriend!

Flor, honey!

Great you could make it. I thought I wouldn't see you. Give me a kiss.

It's great to see you. I'm happy you came.

Sit down, darling. You hungry?

Our friend Patri will get you some food.

How's Dad?

I think Ramón quit because of me.

He kissed me at the party.

I was a little rude to him.

-You're an idiot. -What?

What do you mean? Ramón is perfect for you.

-You have a ton in common. -You said.

He's a little nerdy, you too.

You're a walking IMDb.

Nonsense, we're not alike.

And Mr. Two Gyms and you are?

He's an intelligent paleontologist. She's an annoying brat.

I saw it when I was a kid. I loved the lion.

A leopard.

-Whatever. -To calm him, they sang that song.

What was it?

-That's it. -Yes.

Maybe you don't like Ramón because you're too similar.

If you don't love yourself, can you love him?

Have you been possessed by RuPaul?

You're right. Sorry, I didn't mean that.

That's what Álex said the night we met.

Family!

Gather round!

We have an announcement.

It's fitting for today.

What?

We wanted to organize it first, but what the hell.

Your mother and I

are getting married.

What?

He means we're renewing our vows.

-Then we'll go on vacation. -Yes.

Where are you going? Paris? Cancun?

We want to travel the world for a year.

Maybe two.

-Maybe two. -You're kidding?

You no longer need us.

-We... -Well...

We want to enjoy one another before we're too old.

If you get to our age together, you'll understand.

What about the firm?

I think...

I'll leave it in good hands.

Shall we toast?

They're getting married.

That's right, darling.

-Cheers! -Here's to us!

To us! To you!

It's lovely! Come here.

Hi. Merry Christmas.

I guess you're with your family.

I'm probably the last person you want to hear from today.

It's just...

I'd like to see you.

Enjoying the party, Ariel?

He's gorgeous.

They are gorgeous.

Sorry?

Don't listen to him. You're so annoying.

We should get going.

You've forgotten their gift.

You're right. I'll lose my head one day.

You didn't have to get us anything.

Don't be silly.

Happy holidays!

-Wow! -Jesus!

-It's huge! -Help me.

-Let's see. -What is it?

Jesus!

It's huge!

It's by Gartín Camarassa.

He's popular right now.

It has such strength.

It's beautiful. Right, Albert?

It's beautiful.

Yes. Thank you very much.

I don't know where to hang it because it's...

-Huge. -You can take this one down.

I painted that one.

Exactly.

You must be tired of it. Yours are all the same.

If I had to choose between that and an original Gartín Camarassa,

it's an obvious choice.

Yes.

I mean, no.

Let's do it tomorrow. I need to put the baby to bed.

Yeah, we're busy.

It'll only take a minute, just to see how it looks.

No, Salvador, we have to drill new holes.

You can use the existing ones. Let me.

-I can do it. -Salvador.

Come on, let me. It's all right.

You're my guest, Salvador.

It's fine.

You're our guest. I'll do it.

Mom, tell him.

It's fine. I know what I'm doing.

No, Salvador...

No!

Look on the bright side. There's space now.

Look at her when she was 12.

She looks like a woman.

Really?

-How cute! -She was.

She had such a hard time.

She hated school. The other kids laughed at her.

I'd say, "The boobs that make you cry now will be a blessing tomorrow."

-Yes! -Amen!

I was right.

She had suitors lining up round the block.

Really? I didn't know. Did you have lots of boyfriends?

The usual.

The usu... The usual.

She had lots of suitors

but only one real boyfriend, right?

-Yes, Marco Antonio. -Marco Antonio.

Marco Antonio was so cute.

They loved each other a lot, such a cute couple.

I was convinced they'd marry.

When he proposed, she said no and came to Barcelona.

Why, Patri?

Why didn't you marry him?

It doesn't matter.

He never stopped thinking about her all this time.

You don't know that.

Well, he tried.

He married someone else to try and forget her.

But he couldn't. It didn't work.

The thing is,

he's coming to Barcelona!

I'll tell you,

as soon as he sets foot here,

he'll come here and ask you for another chance.

Love knocks at your door!

How romantic! Isn't it romantic?

-Come on, let's toast. -No!

-To Patricia and Marco Antonio! -Cheers!

It's what you've always wanted.

Marry a nice guy,

wearing white, in a church.

What don't we sing some Christmas carols?

-Come on! -Come on!

Then buy an apartment.

Have a few kids.

Just like God intended!

-You got it! -Sure.

I'm sure your parents will be delighted.

Isn't that right?

Well, if it's what she wants, yes.

The problem is, it isn't what she wants.

Vero, that's enough, okay? Stop.

Enough what? I'm not saying anything!

-It's not like I'm... -It's not my fault your parents hate you.

Stop.

Darling,

your parents hate you?

Why?

Because I'm a lesbian.

We all are here.

Eli, Flor.

And your daughter.

Who happens to be my girlfriend

and lives here with me.

One tiny thing, just to clarify.

I'm not a lesbian. I'm gay.

Why did I get a scarf? Your chest is always out.

I'll put it on.

Put it on now so I can see.

Don't hide it in the closet.

-Bye. -Thank you for having me, Mrs. Rosa.

Thank you.

It was delicious.

Stop calling me "Mrs." Want to come for cannelloni tomorrow?

Mom, I think one family celebration is enough for him.

Thank you.

-Sure you don't need any help? -No.

-Okay. -Don't worry.

See you tomorrow.

-Leave it. I'll tidy up tomorrow. -It's fine, really.

You already did the dishes. You've done enough.

I have something for you.

No more food, please.

I'm about to burst.

Did you think you'd be the only one without a gift?

-I guess this wasn't for me. -Álex won't wear it.

Try it.

It might be too small for your big head.

There.

Really?

How do I look?

You look

very handsome.

It's all the hat. Don't start thinking...

-Sorry. -No.

It's okay.

You don't have to leave tonight, if you don't want to.

Rosa...

you know

how much I appreciate all of this,

but this isn't what I'm looking for.

You know I've always loved you,

but not in the way you need. I never have.

Then why did you leave?

Why?

I couldn't bear seeing you live a life that

I wanted for myself.

But...

with Juan.

You loved him?

All this time?

I loved you both, but it doesn't matter now.

It does matter. What do you mean?

Stop lying.

It was just once.

Juan cheated on me with you?

We had been drinking, and it didn't mean anything to him.

Get out.

Listen to me. He always loved you.

Get out. I don't want to hear any more.

-Rosa. -I don't want to hear it. Out!

It's okay, darling. Don't worry.

It's all okay, Patri.

-There, there. -Thanks.

Well, I'm going this way. What about you?

I'll take the subway.

I had a great time.

Me too. Even though it was bold of you to show up.

More like suicidal.

Just to see the look on your face when you saw me.

It was worth it.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas, Álex.

Sorry.

Sorry, I messaged you. I didn't know if...

if I had the right to, especially today, but...

it's just...

I've been thinking about you all day. A few days, actually.

-I owe you an apology. -I want to apologize.

-Apologize? -For what?

For the way I treated you.

You don't have to.

We can't help how we feel.

If you don't like me that much...

-It's not that, Álex. -I do like you.

I really like you.

But I guess I didn't want to admit it.

I didn't say it, but I haven't stopped thinking about you.

I haven't stopped thinking about this other guy.

-I thought you'd say something. -I thought he'd call.

-Or call, like the others. -But he didn't.

But no.

You didn't.

I was glad.

Now I see that this guy isn't special.

He was just different to what I'm used to and...

You don't just call when you're horny.

I realize that what I was looking for

was right in front of me.

It doesn't happen often.

And when it does, I shouldn't let it get away.

Well,

I wanted to know if

you want to go to the movies with me?

Would you like to go for a drink?