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Love’s not what it used to be

Parabolic trajectories never seem to meet

but at a very distant point they always come closer again.

On the contrary, the hyperbole behaves differently

and the bodies never return to their point of origin.

There’s no need to help.

Come on, let me. How’s the knee?

- So so. - How long is your leave?

You’ll have to put up with me at home for a month.

But don’t worry, I’ve a pile of exams to mark.

The deciding factor is the velocity of the escape orbit,

a fixed value that determines the trajectory of the object in the future.

It’s different...

the city.

I’m going to drop you off.

I’m running late for the hospital.

Here, you left them behind the last time.

Thanks.

What do you want me to do? No! You call him, Mom!

Fuck’s sake! Why does he only remember he has a daughter when he’s not well?

I said no! Forget it

What the hell? Are you crazy? Did you want to kill me?

Me?

You’re the one talking on the mobile.

You should have hung up before falling off

I’ll call you later Mom...

- Does your shoulder hurt? - No.

- I’m a doctor. Let me have a look at it. - No!

Well, I’ll take you to the hospital to get it seen to...

If you don’t want a lift on my bike I’ll call a cab.

Miss, the jacket has no pockets.

It does, look. You just have to unsew them here.

So? What do you think?

They’re going to give me a prize.

You look very elegant.

Well, you would say that. With the price of it.

Come on Emperor!

Let’s go.

What’s up? Don’t you drink Colacao?

Can’t you push a bit faster?

Wait here a second, I’ll be right back.

Sorry, sorry, sorry.

I’ll close up tomorrow so you can spend some time with Leo.

I was thinking about going to the countryside this weekend.

- Why don’t you come with us? - I can’t. I’ve got to study.

There’s more to life than studying. You should give it a rest.

I’m not tired.

- Same clothes as yesterday? - No.

Well, yes.

Don’t tell me you lost your keys again.

Anything strange?

Nothing to worry about. Sorry for insisting here a little...

That’s fine, you can drop your arms now and get dressed.

Number 25, appointments.

Number 26, consulting room 1.

Number 27, appointments.

Excuse me.

What, preparing for the tribute?

They’re giving me the boot. You don’t prepare for these things.

- What I’d give to retire... - That’s it, try and fix it.

Hi?

In the kitchen.

You should be sitting down.

Oh, it’s so I don’t cry.

I can’t climb the stairs. Would you mind bringing me down the radio?

- Sure. - Thanks.

- Where did the wine come from? - It was a present.

Do you drink wine now?

No, but I thought it would be a good occasion to open it.

You know I can’t tell white from red.

- What was your day like? - Fine, the usual.

I have this case of a girl but... nothing important.

Is there nothing else to tell me? Is everything OK?

Yeah, fine.

-Fine?

-Fine, fine.

- Is something up? - No, nothing...

Give it to me.

- Don’t you want some? - I don’t feel like it.

What about going to see Sergio and Cristina one of these days?

- Aren’t they really busy? - We’ll call them.

As soon as your knee’s better we’ll go.

No, thanks. I’ve given up.

Ah, careful,... you’re going to drop me.

Don’t move so much!

It’s you!

Mother of god...

- Paz - Hello.

Long time no see. How are you?

What happened your leg?

Oh... nothing serious. Where’s Jorge?

I wanted to take him to lunch.

Jorge doesn’t work here now.

He was transferred to the centre a few months ago.

You’re right... I’d forgotten...

If you want I can call his practice.

It’s alright. I want to surprise him.

- How are things in Carboneras? - Fine, fine, thanks.

- You still owe me that coffee. - Whenever you want.

M.

A.

B, no B no no, wait.

Here goes: M, A, B, no B no, that’s a P.

- M, R, E - E, that’s it E, of course.

No, I can see it perfectly.

And those little letters, why, even you can’t read them.

Remember I mentioned a veil that forms over your eyes?

It’s more pronounced.

Ah, I knew... You’re never wrong.

Eh... is it very serious?

Well, we’ll try another treatment and do some more tests, OK?

If that’s what you think.

It gives me an excuse to keep coming back.

Call me if there’s anything.

- What about your boyfriend? - Bah, fantastic.

- More in love than ever. - Long may it last.

Neus, everything will be alright, don’t worry.

Of course it will.

Well? How did the interview go?

Ok I think.

What do you mean you think?

I’m planning on visiting you in Reims for my holidays.

Let’s have a coffee later and you can fill me in.

- Sure. - How is the French going?

Studying.

I hope so, handsome.

Yes.

Do you know where the widow is?

Albert, are you OK?

Shattered.

I’m so sorry Consuelo.

I’m going over to say hello.

I didn’t expect to see you here.

Albert, it’s Ciro.

Your best friend for so many years.

Yeah, but I didn’t expect to see you.

Who I don’t see are the children.

They’re not coming.

- They’re not coming? - The inheritance.

- Is that his sister? - His mistress.

- Ciro’s? - No, mine. Of course.

Do they know each other?

They’re sharing the inheritance.

Emperor!

A little dirty.

I’ll give you a lift.

No, no, no, please Albert. Don’t be so old-fashioned, let me.

Alright, get in.

You’ve aged well.

Yes, you too.

But you haven’t even looked at me.

I did. I looked at you.

How long is it since we’ve seen each other?

A long time...

Are you still working at the hospital?

Eh... yes, head of ophthalmology.

What you always wanted. I’m retired.

And I’m still giving classes at the university.

What about you?

- Are you back long? - No, not long.

It’s different...

the city.

I hardly recognise it.

Yes, Albert

Fine,

well now you know it’s my real number

Bye.

Now what do you want?

Well alright, Ok, I’m really glad to see you too

Ok, bye.

- Hi. - Hi.

- How was the pool? - Fine.

Well? Are you not coming in?

No!

Yeah,

but we’re giving the prize to you.

You can bring it out here, I’m not budging.

What a bunch of hypocrites.

I’ll give you that much.

Did you speak with the head of department?

What for? The decision is final.

They say I can’t extend my emeritus another year.

I don’t know why accepted retirement.

They won’t even let be teach, for fuck’s sake.

You can help me with my classes if you like.

Please! Don’t talk nonsense.

If you don’t start walking, I’m not moving.

Again...

We’re closed!

You left it in the hospital.

How did you know I work here?

Look in the pocket.

Wait!

I’ll invite you to something.

If you want.

Aren’t you closed?

What do you want to do when you finish?

Travel.

Where?

I don’t know, anywhere.

I can’t spend long anywhere, I get bored.

Yeah... I realised in the hospital.

Does it still hurt?

A little.

- What are you doing? - Relax.

What are you going to do when you finish your internship?

I’ve applied for a scholarship

to finish my residency in Reims.

Where?

Tell me if it hurts.

Reims, in France,

but I don’t think they’ll give it to me.

Why not?

I’d have to be very lucky...

thousands have applied.

Well, trust in your luck.

Listen, it’s late, I’ve got to clean up.

Hello?

Yes?

Who is it?

Hello?

Who was it?

I don’t know... I didn‘t look.

Look up,

and left,

and right.

Try not to blink.

Very good,

we have to give the treatment some time

but it’s working.

Thanks a lot.

I’ll give you some drops to take with you.

Here.

Who is it?

The patient who has seen three specialists.

Congrats,

but don’t be so sure, that glaucoma can reappear

Fancy a beer? Or has the wife grounded you?

Another time... Ok?

Irene, relax,

we’re going to start.

White coffee.

Thanks.

Albert?

Are you working?

What are you doing tonight?

Have you seen the colander?

Thanks.

Here’s to seeing you again!

To us!

And to Ciro, what the hell!

Everything alright?

Yes, yes, yes.

Doctor del Olmo,

how is retirement treating you?

Hmm, retirement, retirement...

I’d spend the day lying on the sofa.

But... please, come over and say hello to my wife,

she’s over there with the family.

Will you excuse me?

- Of course. - It’s just a minute.

Oh, Doctor del Olmo,

see how healthy my pupils are.

Yes, they’re good as new.

Will you excuse me?

Pity stupidity can’t be cured in surgery.

Irene! Get in.

You’re a long way from home.

I can get a bus.

I only wanted you to see that I’m still good for something.

They’ve given me the boot, like a dog.

Head of ophthalmology. Why the lies all over again?

I’m sorry...

I couldn’t care less if you’re working or on the dole.

It was just to spend some time together.

Are you hungry?

It came with the bill.

Hey,

come on.

You still have this?

I didn’t know it existed. I never use the radio-cassette.

I think you were the last one to use it.

- Will I put it on? - Sure.

I, who never gets used to anyone,

I fell in your net

I’m getting used to hearing

with your ears

to seeing with your eyes

and to loving with your senses

for your love,

for your love

Turn it off!

I can’t,

I’m not able!

I’m not able!

Can you take me home? I’m a little tired...

Of course, let’s go.

I’m getting used to you

so much

that every moment I’m thinking of you

though I don’t want to

For your love

I don’t know who I am any more

for you love

Honey,

I could go mad

did you fall asleep?

I know...

That’s it, carefully. Very good.

I’ve just left the hospital and didn’t want to go home.

Do you fancy a drink?

I can’t, I’ve got to study.

Isn’t it a bit late?

Whenever I can.

Have you got exams?

No.

Well, study some other day then.

I feel like it.

Fine.

- What are you laughing at? - Nothing.

What’s up?

Studying is what you feel like doing on a Friday night?

No, I think it’s great.

Ok, I’ll have one and then I’m going.

- I know a place near here. - Race you

But you don’t know where we’re going.

Tell me the truth. Did you know there was a concert?

I had no idea. Don’t you like the group?

I love them!

So?

I’m having one and then I’m going.

Do you want to have it in the front row?

What do you mean? Can you fly?

Not me, but you can.

Get up!

- Are you crazy? - Come on, get up!

Better if I take you.

No way, I’m not getting on that, that bike hates me.

It almost killed me.

Besides, why all the fooling around

if you are going to end up going to Rheims.

Come on, get on. I’m not going to go.

They’re not going to choose me.

OK,

- but I’m wearing my helmet. - Of course.

Not to my place. Yours.

That’s OK with me.

- Are you hanging on? - Yeah.

Slower.

You still owe me a breakfast.

Come on, sit down.

It’s very comfortable, I almost feel at home.

- Look, do you recognise it? - It broke a long time ago.

What a pity... it was beautiful.

What’s the house like?

Well...

the same as when you left.

Why don’t you invite me to dinner?

- I’d love to see it again. - Of course, whenever you want.

Tonight?

Tonight...

Why not?

Tonight?

Well, if it doesn’t suit, we can leave it.

No, no, no, no, it’s perfect. Tonight then.

OK so, will I buy it?

It’s nice, isn’t it?

Yes, it’s very nice.

I’m sorry, but I’ve got to be going.

Where are you going now?

I forgot that I have a class.

- See you later. - See you later.

What do you think?

Now I know exactly why I left.

You and your fear of change.

You haven’t changed even one thing.

You think I’m not capable of change?

See that painting, for instance.

I never liked that painting.

Oh, don’t be crazy.

- And that chair. - No, no,

I believe you really, I believe you, I believe you.

- Well... here. - What?

- It’s your turn. - No way.

- Come on, throw it. - No no no, no way.

Come on, throw it! It’s a terrible book.

I, who never gets used to anyone,

I fell in your net

I’m getting used to hearing

with your ears

to seeing with your eyes

and to loving with your senses

- What’s that? - Nothing.

For your love, for your love

I no longer know who I am

Hi.

- I’m running late for work. - Fine.

- Are you going to the pool later? - No, I don’t think so.

I went to fetch you the other day at the hospital.

- Why didn’t you say hello? - You weren’t there.

Maribel told me that you had changed hospital.

You went to the old one?

You never told me you’d been transferred.

- Didn’t I? - No.

- I thought I told you. - Well, no.

- So you went to the old one? - It’s not funny.

I’d love to have seen Maribel’s face when she saw you.

You're just

- When was that? - The first week.

Why didn’t you say anything before?

I don’t know...

- Are you not having breakfast? - I can’t, I’m late.

I’ll have a quick coffee and then I’m gone.

That way you don’t have to ring.

Remember that you have to unsew the pockets.

Yes, yes.

So? Another prize?

No,

something much better.

I can’t do anything Albert. I told you, it’s the department.

I don’t want to hear about the department.

At this stage, just being active is enough.

The only thing I can offer is to assist me this Thursday,

- I’m giving a talk on corneas. - Perfect.

Listen, what time is the class at?

Not at eight, I hope. I’m not much of an early riser.

What’s this?

They’re... they’re the keys of Alex’s place.

I must have dropped them.

And does he have the keys of your place?

Don’t look at me like that! It’s only a question.

Don’t lose them!

Hi.

Hi.

You’re back early?

Yeah, you’re right.

What do you want to do?

If you like I can cook something.

Fine.

Or we can eat out if you like?

Fine.

Did you ring Sergio and Cristina?

There was no answer.

I’ll ring again later.

Jorge,

Jorge.

You look fancy.

What’s wrong? Can’t a man get dressed up?

Yeah, come in.

Come in.

Do you like it?

I like everything except the plastic.

Don’t be silly.

Do you like it or not?

What I like the most is that you are going to stay.

Well, what I would like is for you to stay with me tonight.

There’s only one bed.

Have you forgotten the way I snore?

Yes,

but my hearing isn’t what it used to be.

Feel my tits.

- Now? - Yes.

Why not?

Are we being a bit reckless?

This time it will turn out right for us.

- You’ll see. - How do you know?

Because you’re retired and you can’t ask for a transfer.

Yeah, but I could run off with a terrorist.

If you leave, I’ll come looking for you.

For your love

I could go crazy

If you leave me today

He left a few days ago and... he hasn’t come back.

If you come early he’s usually here.

Thanks.

Albert.

Here, this is for you.

Are you sure?

Yes, I’m sure.

It’s the third day you’re late.

Be more careful.

I know, I know, I’m sorry.

Look up.

Look down.

Very good.

You’ll have to tell your boyfriend we have to operate.

Oh no,

no, no, no.

He’ll be the last to know,

he’s a real chicken.

Not good.

Neus, you have to tell your boyfriend everything.

No Jorge.

Don’t tell me you tell your wife everything.

I thought that I could speak to them today about transplants.

If you like.

Is something wrong?

No,

nothing.

Do you mind giving the class on Thursday on your own?

Of course not.

Jorge, why don’t you try and change something?

Sometimes it works.

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by

It’s really late.

Come here.

Look.

Are you going to involve the whole team

in something you are not even sure will work?

- You know that, don’t you? - Yes.

Have you told the head of ophthalmology yet?

- He’s on the panel. - Yeah...

Whatever! I don’t understand why you’re taking the risk.

Are you ready?

You are going to meet one of the most important people in my life.

Don’t make me nervous.

Leo!

This is Alex.

Alex, this is Leo.

Hi.

- Good sign. - How are things?

At least he didn’t cry when he saw you.

- Claudio. - Alex.

Nice to meet you. What speciality are you in?

General medicine. A&E at the moment.

Lucia tells me that you’ve applied for a scholarship?

- In France. - In Reims.

Yeah, it would be great for my CV but it’s not easy,

there are a lot of people. - Really?

- Yeah. - How long would it be?

Eight months.

Well, it could be extended to two years.

If I get it and it works out well, which isn’t for sure.

Nothing, it’s not important.

You know?

I think that you are the first friend of Lucía’s I’ve met.

It’s not right, she’s always working or studying.

What are you gossiping about?

- Nothing. - Nothing.

What are you doing tomorrow?

Nothing.

Are you on duty?

No.

I want to invite you to dinner.

At my place.

What’s the matter? Can’t I invite you?

I thought your place was off bounds.

Well now you know it isn’t.

Here is where I did practically all my studying.

Really?

I study in the bathtub.

In the bathtub.

Why physics?

Why do you study physics? Where... where did it come from?

Don’t know...

I’ve always liked to know the reasons for things.

Some things don’t have an explanation.

No?

Everything has an explanation. Or at least a logic.

Not everything: the fact that you and I ran into each other.

The Marshall & Marshall theory.

Oh, sorry.

What’s wrong? It’s a theory, a theory.

What’s the formula?

It’s complex, you’d have to research.

Well, let’s do research.

Faster!

Come on!

Faster!

Who’s Antonio?

My father. I inherited it from him.

A family inheritance. Is he a physicist too?

No.

He never finished.

What happened?

Don’t you get on well with him?

We don’t get on.

We haven’t spoken to each other for a long time.

Mmm... it’s nearly ready

Can I have a taste?

Come here, I want to show you something.

I love the city at this time of day.

It seems different.

Hello?

Hi, it’s Paz Sanmartín

Yes, the house beside the health centre that you showed me.

Yes, it’s to confirm I’ll be there next week and...

I’m going to take it.

Yeah, yeah, I like it.

Ok, we can sign.

Aha, I’ll drop by. Thanks.

Number 15, consulting room 1.

Number 18, consulting room 4.

- Well done. - Good work.

Five letters.

Let’s see, E.

Mammy.

Wait a minute Martita.

Mammy.

A second, a second Martita, R.

Yes.

Mammy, what is Libido?

Mmm, well,... I’ll tell you later.

Mammy, please please, tell me what libido means.

I’ll tell you when we get home, OK?

Mammy, I want a libido, libido, libido, libido,

libido, libido, libido,

Shh!

Does it hurt?

No.

I called Sergio and Cristina and said we’d go and see them tomorrow.

Great.

Don’t you fancy it?

Of course.

The swelling has gone.

Tell me if it hurts.

Will it be much longer?

That’s it.

See how small the wound is.

There’s a scar.

Don’t worry,

you can hardly see it.

Make sure not to expose it to the sun.

Look at that shining,

on the stretcher,

No batteries, no plugs to the net,

it could be a video-cassette.

This ball tells the future.

Lay some kicking music.

No plates and no amps,

it sounds just like the TV.

Zoom, zoom, coulomb, coulomb.

Zoom, zoom, I couldn’t give a watt.

Learn these words

It’s the new abracadabra

zoom, zoom..., farad, farad

zoom, zoom..., I couldn’t give a watt

got this ball

that everyone loves.

You sit at the front, just like the movies

Everything under control, it’s a scream

it’s like a PC

its’ a crystal ball.

You’re going to miss the end.

Are you Ok?

Yes.

Relax, I’m not one of your pick-ups.

I was at sea for a few days and haven’t had time to tidy up.

How is college?

Good.

I’m in final year, but I don’t think I’ll finish.

Yeah...

So what will you do?

I’m not the one to be giving advice but...

you should finish.

Is that the only thing you’re worried about Dad?

I don’t know. What do you want?

To end up living in a boat like me?

Don’t give me that look, it’s delicious.

There’s no sugar.

Healthier.

They told me you were looking for me.

Yes,

here.

Congratulations.

I hope you don’t forget about us.

What’s wrong?

Aren’t you happy?

Yes, of course.

Of course I’m delighted.

A lot.

It’s just that...

Go on, go and get drunk.

Have a nice trip! Have fun!

Yes, Ignacio.

Yeah.

Fine.

I’ll talk with Neus.

Thanks.

Yes, I’ve got a dinner with some friends.

Later.

and that’s why the cornea transplants we do,

that you will do, do not cure the sight.

If our patients don’t want to see, they’ll never see.

It’s a question of method.

Never forget that the difference between looking and seeing

is a state of mind.

For next week go back over chapter three...

of “The Mechanisms of Perception”

Have a nice day.

Irene, it’s me. Where are you?

Will we meet tonight? I’ll call you later.

Hey! How’s business?

Ticking over.

I can’t complain.

There’s no crisis in internet.

At least for the moment.

What about the hospital?

Uff... terrible. You can’t imagine.

By the way,

you should take a look at this eye.

I see somethings never change.

What for?

How are things with Paz?

Fine, the usual. And you with Cristina?

I don’t know...

the other day we were at the doctor here in the village.

Really?

She’s been making this strange noise at night when she sleeps.

The other night she woke me up and I was watching her and said to myself:

“Do I have to put up with this for the rest of my life?”

It’s a joke.

Good, good,

we have our share of problems but like all couples.

I suppose you are the same.

Yes.

It’s bloody hot.

Hey, hang on to this for me Jorgito.

Come here, champ.

I was going to give it to you after dinner but I can’t wait.

It’s for the group we saw together.

I know.

- Do you like them? - Yeah, a lot.

- When is it? - In a month’s time.

Thanks.

What’s the matter?

I got the scholarship.

For Reims. You remember the scholarship I told you about?

I got it.

Congrats.

When will you be going?

In a month.

And for how long?

Eight months, for the time being.

For the time being?

Extendable to two years, but it’s not sure.

The two years I mean.

Well, don’t worry about the tickets.

I’m sure I can exchange them.

Eight months isn’t such a long time.

Lucia, I’ll have a place there.

You finish your exams in three weeks.

You can speak with your boss...

and tell him to look for someone else for a while.

Sure.

We’ll see.

Ok, we have to celebrate it.

Sure.

The alarm went off...

and I felt a cracking when I got out of bed.

At the beginning it didn’t even hurt but then it was terrible.

Let’s see, who were you in bed with?

I believe that everything happens for a reason.

Oh yeah?

It happened because you missed being at home.

I wouldn’t be so sure. It couldn’t have happened at a worse time.

I have loads of work at school. I’m tutor to the final year class.

I’m not surprised. Anything but put up with this guy for a month.

David. Come here, it’s time for bed.

- Do you want anything else? - No.

No, thanks.

I thought it happened in the swimming pool.

No. I told you it was when I was getting out of bed.

I must have imagined it.

Irene. It’s me again. Where are you?

I’ve called a few times.

Call me, please.

Love.

And we had already spent a few nights in the park.

The parks in Holland are very comfy.

We were waiting at a filling station to see if we could get a lift from someone.

Ah, Dutch service stations are very generous.

I saw this guy going in and a note fell from his wallet when he was paying.

I can’t remember but it was a lot of money.

- How much? A hundred euros. - A hundred big ones.

I thought he would notice but he left without realising.

And I bent down and picked it up.

I could already see us dining in a restaurant,

sleeping in a hotel... And you know what she did?

- She handed it back to the guy. - You spent in on beer.

She gave it to the woman running the filling station.

I’d liked to have seen Jorge’s face.

But we survived.

It was good.

Now I wouldn’t even sleep in my own garden.

I’ll stick with the old Paz and Jorge.

When we used to wife-swap and those things.

I really like your new house.

I owe you one Társilo.

Anytime.

Are you not coming to bed?

I’m not tired.

Will you give me one?

Thanks.

Monday 17 - 09:00 am Operation

Come on Emperor. Don’t let me down now, please.

Get up.

We’ve got to celebrate your scholarship.

Have you ever had breakfast with French champagne?

We’re finally going to have breakfast together.

You have a month to get used to it.

Come on! We’ve got to celebrate!

Wait a minute.

Forgive me, I didn’t want to...

No, you forgive me for not realising.

I told you that I would come looking for you.

Relax and breathe normally.

Count with me.

One,

two,

three,

four,

five,

six,

seven,

eight,

nine,

ten,...

In gravitation, trajectories are elliptic and,

depending on various factors, the eccentricity is greater or lesser.

And so,...

while in the hyperbole bodies separate...

and never meet again...

in the parabola, trajectories never seem to meet again.

Though over a very long time, their trajectories converge.

There are trajectories in hyperbole and trajectories in parabola...

Though, like in life itself, you never know what is going to happen.