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Dear Three Wise Men,

I was well behaved this year.

I got good grades and listened to my parents, most of the time.

I don't know, Albert! They must be at the office.

No, they were in the kitchen. I left them here!

Why leave important documents in the kitchen?

You have your own office. Didn't you make a copy?

They're hand-drawn with corrections. Not on a computer.

-Did you ask Najat? -She hasn't seen them either.

We have the presentation with the city tomorrow.

Are you stupid?

-No! -Albert!

How many times have I said, "Don't touch Daddy's stuff"?

Never talk to her like that again.

Don't blame your bullshit on us!

Were you writing to the Three Wise Men?

Can you only ask them for gifts for yourself

or for others too?

I think you can ask for whoever you want.

Okay.

Dear Three Wise Men,

I don't want anything for myself this year.

-What? -Look.

Look.

It's the first time I've shouted at her.

I'm the worst dad ever.

Take her out for waffles. It'll be fine.

-I don't know what happened to me. -You're just freaking out.

It's our most important project ever.

Ramón and I have a lot at stake, but you more so.

-You'll be the new boss soon. -Be quiet.

Okay. It's unbelievable.

We thought Sunyer only put up with you because you're family. Now look at you.

-Got an eraser? This isn't working. -Yes.

HAVE A GREAT DAY R.

-Jeez. -What?

What's this? He's wrapped around your finger.

Since he came back, he's been leaving Post-its everywhere.

He's very romantic.

-But? -There's no "but."

-No "but"? -No.

You were right, Albert.

Ramón is adorable.

We have good sex.

We have lots in common.

That's great, Bruno.

It's not like with Álex.

Could you imagine being in a relationship with him?

An Iranian Spider-Man remake is more likely.

Something as simple as going to the movies, for example.

I'd want to see All About Eve, and he'd want to see Frozen.

Again. Maybe he didn't understand it the first time.

And he's allergic to dogs.

What about Puchusky?

He'd have to take an antihistamine every time he came round.

He'd get fed up with that.

They say there are no side effects, but there are.

Eventually, I'd have to choose, him or Puchusky.

I'll never abandon Puchusky. He's my only joy.

I couldn't take him out to dinner either, you know.

We'd be there discussing new urban plans in Tokyo,

and Álex wouldn't join in.

You'd make fun of him, then me.

I'd stop seeing you eventually.

We'd argue and fight all the time.

I'd see him as a burden. He'd see me as a nuisance.

We'd break up.

I'd end up alone, no boyfriend,

no friends, no vacations, no Puchusky.

I messed up.

Already awake?

Your apartment isn't exactly quiet.

Sorry. I'm really sorry.

No! Don't you dare touch me.

No!

-Going already? -Yes.

We've got a problem at the bar.

There's no catering for New Year's.

What? Shit.

Salmonella outbreak. We need to find another one.

Two days before the party will cost a fortune.

People paid. We can't serve chips.

I spoke to some restaurants about a deal.

-I'll let you know. -Okay.

Good morning.

-I liked the architect better. -No.

Bruno was my last mistake of 2022. New year, new me.

What's new about Ibra?

It's not just sex. He wants to get to know me.

We have a lot in common, unlike Bruno.

Could you imagine being with him? I mean, Rosalía giving a concert

with Bertín Osborne is more likely.

I'm just saying be careful, okay?

You get your hopes up and end up hurt.

Ibra is different.

Sure.

PATRI MY PARENTS ARE LEAVING TONIGHT

Looks like you can fuck in peace tomorrow.

-Thanks. -You're welcome.

Here's your order, Diego.

When will the calamari be here?

They're in the warehouse. Come back later. I'll fix them for you.

I'll send my grandson to get them.

If we don't see each other, happy New Year.

Happy New Year!

THE DOLO-ROSA FISHMONGER'S

Diego, wait.

Let's go to the warehouse. I'll prepare them for you in no time.

No need to bother your grandson.

As you wish.

Why don't you leave?

Don't you think you've hurt her enough?

I've learned one thing.

When kids want a gift, we ask for it.

Grown-ups don't.

They never say what they really want.

If they just said what they wanted, everything would be easier, right?

Mom's like that.

She's always angry or sad or tired.

Please bring her something that makes her laugh like she used to.

We can't work any miracles at short notice.

Unless we can finish things here. Do you have a kitchen?

Only our customers are hot.

I can bring my microwave.

Right. Then I'd choose the cold menu.

Use the microwave for sauces and things.

Here's the basic menu.

Three types of hummus, salad, pastries, canapés.

This one includes smoked salmon, cod.

Caviar.

This one's better.

It's better, but twice as expensive.

The thing is, we're on a tight budget.

Will you excuse me a moment?

What is it?

Hello, Núria, darling.

My parents called. They're staying in Sardinia until the 6th.

They want us to spend New Year's with them.

Núria?

I have to work.

What? Since when?

Yes, Albert.

We have a last-minute client. We have to take them. On New Year's Eve.

Go with the kids. They'll enjoy the mountains.

I'd hate you to start the year alone.

We can stay here, right?

And toast after you've finished working.

Don't worry about me.

I'll be perfectly fine.

I have to go, okay?

No, but, Núria...

Good news.

It was my boss.

He said we can give you a 10% discount on the menus.

I'd be in charge. What do you think?

Vero?

Shit, you scared me!

I thought you were at the florist.

No, I asked for a day off.

I wanted to spend the last day with my parents.

-Where are you going with that? -I need it for New Year's Eve.

-Do you mind? -No.

Javi is planning a show. You'll love it.

He wants to do an '80s tribute show, and...

I don't think I'll go.

-Seriously? -Yes.

I don't feel like partying.

What'll you do? Eat grapes alone?

I might go to bed before midnight. Fuck the grapes.

I want to start the New Year with you. You know what it means to me.

You knew exactly what it meant to me to come out when I was ready.

-But you didn't give a shit. -Sorry?

Not true.

You only care about you.

What?

Vero wants to work in Ibiza, an open relationship, a party.

We decided together.

I just have to go with it, right?

I asked you to do one thing.

Respect the most important decision of my life.

You don't give a shit.

Your parents took it well!

You don't have to hide anymore.

Now what? I thank you for that too?

-Yeah! -Really?

If it were up to you,

you'd be married to Marco Antonio, expecting your third child.

-Get out. -Patri, I'm sorry.

Get out, Vero.

Now.

Your grandmother used to say a boy and a girl couldn't be friends.

What Ramiro and I were doing wasn't normal.

Now I understand why she said that.

So,

Dad was bisexual?

I don't care about that, if he likes men or women.

I'll never be able to forgive the fact they hid their love from me.

It was more than 30 years ago.

He stayed with you, and you were happy.

Were we?

Did he choose me because

it was what he really wanted or because it was the right thing to do?

He could've stayed with him but didn't.

They were different times.

Two men couldn't just move in together.

Especially if one of them just had a child with his wife.

It doesn't mean he made do with you.

I don't know.

Grown-ups are so annoying.

They always say things were cooler when they were younger

and now everything is rubbish.

Like they lost something when they grew up.

I guess that's why they always complain.

My grandparents always complain that they don't have time.

Uncle Bruno complains that he can't find anyone to love.

And Daddy...

Yes, don't worry. I know the drill.

Come tomorrow, like we agreed.

-Did something happen? -No. Everything's fine.

I wanted to bring this.

TRM. THREE WISE MEN

You came here just for this?

You gave me a heart attack, Najat!

It's not serious.

I was passing by and worried it'd get lost if I left it lying around.

I'm in the middle of a meeting.

I think it's important you read it.

Okay. Anything else?

No.

Thanks for being the royal page.

Lis, can you see her out?

We're ready, my love.

Are you sure you don't want us to stay a little bit longer?

No, Mom. I'll be fine.

Well then, anem.

-Is it anem? -Yes, that's it.

Well, anem! Let's go!

Thanks for coming.

-Thanks, Mommy. -Love.

-Take care of yourself. -Yes.

I love you. Let's go.

-Don't miss your flight. -Yes.

Have a safe trip.

We'll video call when we land.

Yes, don't forget.

Come on, darling.

-I love you. -You too.

Have a safe trip.

It's dead in here today.

They're saving themselves for New Year's Eve.

We should've done shows today and tomorrow.

Listen, hon, I need to rest too.

This skin doesn't take care of itself.

Can I get another one?

Elena!

Hi, darling!

-I thought you were in Ibiza. -I've got an urgent problem.

What problem?

You.

I wasn't sure Sunyer would let me come back.

-Well. -Yes.

When I said I couldn't stand working with you.

He knew.

-You didn't say that. -I did.

Tell me you didn't. Ramón, please.

I'll kill you. I knew it.

I told him I couldn't handle the workload.

I didn't feel valued.

He didn't just rehire me.

-He gave me a raise. -Great.

Wait.

-You want to go there? -You know it?

I went once but didn't really like it.

It's great. Have you seen Keena Mandrah?

Let's go to La Federica instead.

-It's a bit far away. -We can take a stroll.

Get some fresh air. Let's go to La Federica.

-You're in a funny mood today. -Yes.

-Come on. -Let's go.

-Then he said... -Yeah...

Pikachu?

Charmander!

-What's up? You good? -Hey!

-It's been ages. -Ages. Nice to see you.

It's been a while.

-Since before the pandemic, right? -I think longer. Yes.

Hey, what's up?

Sorry. Bruno, Ibra. Ibra, Bruno.

I know Ibra from catching Pokémon around the city.

-Remember? -Good times!

I was hooked.

The group met at the weekends and played for hours.

-Are you coming to Bar Bero? -No.

No, La Federica.

Join us. We can catch up.

-You don't mind? -No.

I'd love to, but I'm meeting my guy.

-What? You're seeing someone? -Well...

It's quite new, but it's going well.

I'll introduce you.

-No. -Sure.

No, I mean,

it's probably a date.

-We won't interrupt. -It's okay.

We see each other every day. And he'll get you free drinks.

-He works here? -Yes.

You must know him?

-Who? -He's popular. He's called Álex.

Yes, I know him! Not personally.

It's unexpected, but he's lovely.

I'm sure you'll like him.

-Come on! -Of course!

Bruno!

-Yes. -Coming?

Sure.

-Quiet today, isn't it? -Empty.

This is Bruno.

Yes. We've already met.

Yeah?

We did. You go to two gyms, right?

You looked familiar, but I'm bad with faces.

-You good? -All good. You?

-Great. -Cool. I'm glad.

Me too.

What can I get you?

-Gin and tonic. -Two.

A beer.

Light, dark, stout?

Alcohol-free?

I hate alcohol-free beer.

-Really? -Yes.

A normal one.

Great. I'll get them now.

Perfect.

They like a girl from Berlin.

I told them to wait a couple of weeks in case you change your mind.

I'm not going to.

They'll pay you 20% more and pay for your accommodation.

I'm sorry.

It's Amnesia!

Yeah, I know!

Thank you for believing in me.

But I can't.

Can't or not allowed?

I saw your profile.

Hi, we're Vero and Patricia.

We've been together seven years.

She runs her own business. I work in a florist.

We're in a great place.

-Really great. -Yeah.

Gas or extinguisher?

What?

Opening your relationship is a gift. It's exciting, but uncertain.

Some get gas. Others get an extinguisher.

What did you get?

The theory says,

we're all connected to every other person on the planet by a chain of six links.

I know someone, who knows someone, who knows someone,

and so on until I get to...

Ariana Grande!

It's the six degrees of separation.

Six degrees among the gays in Barcelona are? One?

My ex always says if you're over 30,

it's impossible to be in a bar and not have fucked someone.

-Right. -Really?

Let's see.

It's true!

-What was that for? -I felt like it.

Good. You can do it again whenever you want.

-Excuse me. -Sure.

Hi, Álex.

What are you doing here?

-I owe you an explanation. -You don't owe me anything.

I wanted you to know I never meant to hurt your mother.

Bit late for that.

I didn't want to stir up the past,

but Rosa misunderstood. I couldn't let her think...

-I don't care. -Álex.

You need to know what happened between your father and me.

I can't. I'm working.

Then I'll wait for you to finish.

I'm not going until you listen.

Do whatever you want, but you're wasting your time.

Everything okay?

I'll get a tequila.

Sure, hon.

One tipple for my sea dog coming up.

I think you need help.

I can do it myself, thanks.

I didn't mean the drinks.

I can't.

Vero!

Oh, I thought I had the wrong bar.

They've spelled your name wrong on the sign outside.

Why are you here?

We're going to the airport.

I won't leave without talking to you.

Listen to me, Vero.

I don't care who my daughter's with, men, women.

The only thing I need to know going home

is that my daughter's in good hands.

Do you love Patri?

She's my life.

-How do I know that? -We've been together seven years.

-That doesn't mean you love each other. -I want to be with her forever.

That's a wish, not reality.

I don't know what else to tell you.

It's very simple.

What does love mean to you?

When my parents found out I was gay, they beat me, threw me out of the house.

I know. I'm sorry.

I lost my family,

but I built another.

With Javi. With Álex.

But, above all, with Patri.

I didn't know what a home was until I met her.

Love isn't a feeling.

It's a place.

A shelter that can protect you from anything.

That's what Patri is for me.

Did I answer your question?

Look after my Patri.

Don't leave it too long to make up.

She wants to forgive you.

-Bye. -Bye.

Javi.

Can I leave early?

Sure. There's nothing to be done here.

Great. I'll get my things.

-I love you. -You too.

Vero. What are you doing here?

I was expecting you tomorrow.

Yes, so was I.

But I couldn't wait, Patri.

-I want to apologize. -I have to...

Not just for Christmas.

You were right, my love. I was selfish.

I made you to do things you didn't want to.

So,

fuck the threesomes.

My love.

I just want to be with you.

Vero...

No, Vero, wait.

Vero!

I'm not okay. I didn't want to be alone.

Try to understand, please.

Wait, let me explain.

That's why there are three balls.

Another round?

Oh, no. We should get going.

-It's still early. -But I need to rest.

We have an important meeting with the city tomorrow.

We should'n't even have come out today. Thanks for the drinks.

-No worries. -Well, that's it.

-Pleasure. -Kiss.

Great to meet you.

Likewise, bye.

-Pikachu! -Ciao, handsome.

Well, bye.

-Shall we go? -Yes.

Hold on a minute.

-I have to use the restroom. -Me too.

Let's go.

Your guy's nice.

Yes. We'll see what happens.

I'm sure it'll be fine. He's your type.

My type?

If I pictured you with someone, they'd be like him.

It's just how it is.

How do you know if you don't know him?

-You know what I mean. -No.

I really don't know what you mean.

You make a great couple.

You look like you're from an IKEA catalog. Congrats.

You have no complaints about... Ramón?

Yes, Ramón.

He's great.

-Humble, smart. -Great.

You'll always have something to talk about.

-Exactly. -Cool.

I always said no more architects, but it's really what's best for me.

Ibra's great too.

-We met and bam! Love. -Us too.

We met and bam.

When there's a real connection, everything's so easy, right?

No more games, like, "Do I text? Do I not?"

"Let's see what he does."

"Now I'll ghost him."

What a pain. I'm not into that.

-Me either. It's awful. -Absolutely.

Bruno.

-Let's go. -Yeah, sure.

Bye.

See you. Bye.

Bye.

-Bruno's a bit weird. -What do you mean?

He seemed a little uncomfortable.

Didn't you notice?

-How did you say you know him? -From the bar, I think.

He rings a bell. I don't know why.

-Shall we go? -Don't you want to talk to him first?

It's not the right time.

-Javi, you're closing up, okay? -Yes.

-See you. -Bye.

What's going on with you two?

Nothing.

-I'll pay. -Relax.

It's on the house today.

Thanks.

Be careful!

Shit.

-You okay? -Yeah.

-Let's get you up. -I'm okay.

I'm okay.

Go on, cry. As much as you need to.

The city has given us

one of the most iconic theaters on Paral·lel.

We knew it needed to be on par with the city of Barcelona aesthetically.

The New Arnau Theater opens up a dialog between past and future,

between the stage and the neighborhood.

Our project director will explain more.

Let me introduce Sunyer Architect's future CEO,

Albert Costa.

Daddy is always sad.

He wasn't always like that.

He was always happy.

But not since Ariel was born.

I don't think he loves him.

Maybe he doesn't love us.

I don't like living like this.

Albert? Whenever you're ready.

Albert, hey.

Where the fuck are you going?

-Home. -Home?

Are you crazy? The presentation?

Fuck the presentation. I don't want to do it.

In fact, I'm done with this place.

I'm done.

Please turn Daddy back into the old Daddy.

When he always wanted to play and didn't make Mommy cry.

Julia! Artur! Come here!

Come here, my darlings!

I love you both so much.

Come here.

I love you. You hear? A lot.

One more thing.

Because you're magic,

I'd like to ask you

to give gifts to everyone who is sad.

Make them believe in magic again.

Then they'll get what they want

and never be sad again.

If you have any questions, you can email, call, anything.

-Thanks for everything. -Thank you.

I'll be in touch tomorrow.

Thank you.

-See you. -A pleasure.

Thanks. We'll keep in touch.

Thank you.

Thank you.

I'll see you out.

ÁLEX 2 GYMS HEY, WE'RE HOSTING A NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY.

IF YOU DON'T HAVE ANY PLANS TOMORROW, COME BY THE BAR!