01x05 - Three Gardenias

[bunniefuu]

[female journalist] We're just a few days
out from the opening of Freaky Friday.

It's a dream come true.
Isn't that right, Caterina?

PREVIOUSLY

Honestly, I have no words.

I applied to a literary workshop
with Oliverio Gerard.

And the Eleven O'Clock tour?

They'll have to go without me.

Your mom seems pretty happy
with the life she has.

No, you're wrong.

[Marco] It's only a role on opening day.

I don't understand
what we're doing together.

We're done.

We're playing at CD Room on Thursday.

You can save me a slow dance
after the show.

-[Allegra] And Greta?
-I'm sorry. I didn't see you.

It would make me really sad
if you got your hopes up.

[Allegra] Marco Resco.

There's nothing about him on the Internet.

Isn't that strange?

Are you all right?

-I have to go.
-What? Where?

To the bathroom.

[thunder rumbling]

INTERTWINED

[Dante] Yes. It was good, hey?
It was good. I liked it. I liked it.

Hey, Marco.

I still can't believe
what you did on stage.

That sampling was k*ller, eh?

You guys want something to drink?

Should I get something?

"Sampling" is stealing.

"Sampling" is progress.

Welcome to the '90s.

Don't give me that, Marco.

Recording a person speaking and putting it
in a song doesn't make it music.

I'm experimenting, Diego.
The possibilities are endless.

Fine. Fine. But today of all days,
with the producer here,

-you decided to become an innovator?
-Maybe he liked it.

[chuckling]

The only person who likes
your crazy ideas is Laura.

We'll continue this later.

[sighs]

WOMEN'S HAIRCUTS

[Greta] Am I wrong to think that?

I mean, from one day to the next,
you feel differently. You stop feeling it.

I swear I don't understand.
What did Marco see in her?

What do you mean what did he see in her,
sweetie?

She's pretty, talented, she has a...

No, I don't understand
what he saw in her either. No idea.

What happened? Did you lose your new girl?

Did you see her in the bathroom?

I don't believe it. She went
to the bathroom and didn't come back?

Looks like you've been ditched.

Ouch.

[both laugh]

[wry chuckle]

I don't know what to do
for the open audition.

I'm looking for references,
and nothing inspires me.

You know what would inspire me?

A pizza.

Relax. You have lots of time.

And you got Allegra out of your way.
You have no competition.

Hmm-mm.
The hardest competition is with yourself.

[cell phone chimes]

"I know what you did,
and you're going to pay for it."

Yeah, I got the same thing.

This has Félix written all over it.

I'm sure you let it slip.

Did you delete the message
off Félix's phone after sending it?

Obviously.
What, do you think I'm an idiot?

-[door opens]
-Cut.

Great performance, guys. Really.

[doorbell rings]

-[footsteps approach]
-[doorbell rings rapidly]

We have to talk. Let me in. Let me in.

We have nothing to talk about.

-I have something important to show you.
-I'm not interested.

[sighs] Look.

[Sofía] "I know what you did,
and you're going to pay for it."

[Alan] Yeah, I got the same thing.
This has Félix written all over it.

[Sofía] I'm sure you let it slip.
Did you delete the message...

Now do you believe me?

I told you I had nothing to do with it.

It was Sofía and Alan.

[scoffs] But why?

What? Why? It's obvious.
Sofía wants you out of her way.

She doesn't want any competition
at the auditions.

I'm sorry.
I don't know why I didn't trust you.

Me neither.

What can I do so that you forgive me?

Mmm, maybe you could buy me a drink?

Good idea.

You and me.

And I felt a strong connection with Marco.

It's a shame
that in the middle of our kiss...

-Félix, are you all right?
-I'm all right.

With Caterina, Caterina.
How'd it go with her? Tell me.

[sighs] I don't know how to explain. I've
never felt so comfortable with someone.

Well, you don't have to exaggerate.

You sound like you've never had
a friend in your life.

I've never gotten along so well
with a girl.

I feel like my mom
is my first female friend.

I definitely will never get used to that.

[sighs]

And how'd it go with Caterina and Cocó?
Did you find out more?

Yes. Greta's not the problem.

My mom wants to write, and that's why
she has to leave Eleven O' Clock.

I have to stop her.

No. No, wait.

It's one thing to stop Greta
from hurting her,

but destroying her dream?

I'm not destroying anyone's dream.

My mom has no idea what she'll lose
when she leaves the company, but I do.

What did she achieve in her life?
Nothing. She sells books.

[scoffs] And what's wrong with that?

The bookstore is heaven to Caterina.

-I think you need to start...
-If I help her in the past,

I'm sure she'll achieve something
more important

than spending all day behind a counter.

[sighs]

She'll become Cocó Sharp's successor.

Magic Ink

FOUNDATIONS
LIKE A HURRICANE

[humming]

Pass me the Virginia Woolf.

No, no. Mrs. Dalloway.

It's next to
In Search of Lost Time by Proust.

Wouldn't it be better if they were
in alphabetical order? This is chaos.

Well, there's order in my chaos.

The order is ready.

Where did you get the idea
to open a bookstore?

Why do you ask?

I don't know. You never told me.

It was thanks to my grandma.

Lucía?

Yes.

She loved reading.

Opening her books was like
getting a peek inside her head.

They were all underlined, with notes.

When she died, I inherited her collection.

I think that was when I realized I wanted
to offer others what she had given me:

the love of books.

These are all Lucía's books?

No, hers are in the living room library.

I'd never sell the only thing
I have of my grandmother's.

Don't listen to me.

[chuckles] Lately, that's what I do best.

-That's true.
-[chuckles]

[door opens]

I'm sorry to interrupt you,

but we have to go
to physical therapy today, Caterina.

The car is outside.

It's not that I am not grateful
for your sudden interest in me...

which, by the way, is 20 years late...

but I can go on my own.

No problem.
I'll stay and keep Allegra company.

We can go over some Freaky Friday scenes.

-Yeah...
-No, no. No.

So...

I think I need your help.

I'll wait for you in the car.

[sighs]

Allegra, I need to ask you a favor.
Someone's coming to pick up those books.

Give them the order and take their payment
in cash. It's very important.

-I will give them the order, then go...
-Nowhere.

Stay here until I come back, mmm?

Take advantage of this opportunity
to learn the family business.

[car horn honks]

-Musical theater is the family business.
-[door shuts]

[sighs]

[rings]

[dogs barking]

-Hello, yes?
-Hello. How are you? Is Laura home?

-Laura?
-Yes, Laura. Your... Your daughter.

No. I think you've got the wrong address,
because I don't have daughters.

-Sorry.
-Well.

-I must be confused. Bye.
-Yes. Goodbye.

[door shuts]

[sighs]

Do we really need to move this? [grunts]

My mom wants me to work here all summer.
I need space to rehearse.

-What about the short?
-Believe me, Félix,

I'd much rather be in front of a camera
than behind a counter, okay?

We knew you would be here.

Dad forgot this at home.
Mom says you should take it to his office.

Good thing you two came.

I have something for you.

Don't worry. It's a gift. No charge.

"Learning to Manage your Emotions."

There's a whole chapter on envy.

It'll be great for you two,

because sending the video to my mom
was a terrible idea.

Terrible.

Ah, we just wanted to help you
avoid the frustration

of having to audition again
and not making it into the company.

Do you have anything
by Peter Brook or Meisner?

They'd be good for you to read
before the last Eleven O'Clock audition.

You've got time.

[chuckles] Thanks for the recommendation.
I'll give you another.

Don't get between Félix and me again.
You'll regret it.

Ah. [laughs]

Let's go.

[door opens]

Great performance.

Sublime.

-I'll see you later.
-Mm.

[cell phone rings]

-Ma.
-Allegra, I forgot my ID.

I need you to take a photo of it
and send it to me.

It's in my desk,
in the second or bottom drawer.

Didn't you tell me there was order
in your chaos?

Everything is out of order today.

Allegra,
did they come and pick up the order?

No. Nobody came.

Weird. Well, we'll talk later.

All right. Bye.

"Light Years"
A novel by Caterina Sharp

[Caterina reading]
If I could take something with me

on my time travels,

I would choose my flowers.

I have always liked white flowers.

Jasmine, calla lilies, daisies.

But gardenias are my favorite.

Sometimes I take flowers from our garden.

I like to calmly and patiently
caress their delicateness,

feel them in my hands,

see them in my home,

have them close.

[sighs] I like these descriptive passages,

but I'm afraid they're boring.

What do you think about me shortening
this part a little?

No.

This is not the time to...
to edit the text.

You have to let it go,

step away and then read it again
later with fresh eyes.

I just want to send the best version.

Anything you can't solve now,

you'll be able to solve
with the help of Oliverio Gerard.

That's why you signed up for his workshop.

I'm just so nervous.

I can't believe I made the short list.

-I was sure you would.
-And I couldn't have done it without you.

-Mm.
-Thank you.

Your friend Laura.

You never told me how you two met.

At the theater.
She appeared out of nowhere one day.

It was magical.

-We had a special connection.
-Mm.

Why do you ask?

Just curious.

I'm going to make tea.
Would you like some?

[reading] The scent of gardenias
throughout the house

is also yours and mine.

I walk and breathe calmly.

Past and present become one in me,

and I feel you at my side.

[exhales]

[breathing heavily]

[door opens]

Are you all right?

Lucía, yes. Yes, yes, I'm fine.

I was looking for a... a hat.

Yes, a hat. We need it for...

Ever since I saw you,
your face has looked familiar to me.

But it took seeing the bracelet
to understand.

You're a Sharp.

I need you to promise me
that this will stay between us.

[sighs]

My name is Allegra.

I'm Caterina's daughter.

[chuckles]

Caterina's daughter? Ah.

But how did you know that...

All this appearing from nowhere,

falling on the flowers,
your jasmine allergy.

-How did you find the bracelet?
-Here at the house.

Well, not in this house.

In this house in the future.

My mom and I live here.

You found it hidden in the wall?

Yes, I accidently broke the wall...

Wait. How do you know where it was?

Because I hid it there.

So you know how it works?

Why does it always bring me
to this place and time?

There must be something
for you to resolve here and now.

But only you can discover that.

How much longer will I continue traveling?

A bit longer. See these knots?

Yes. Some of them have been coming untied.

When the last one is untied,
your travels are over.

And if I haven't resolved
what I came to resolve?

Don't worry. You will. Mmm?

The most important thing to remember

is that this isn't your place
or your time, Allegra.

What are you trying to say?

The bracelet can be very useful,

but it can also cause a lot of pain.

How do you know so much
about the bracelet?

Because I used it too.

[Caterina] Laura.

I thought I heard you.
You arrived just in time for tea.

Yes.

[chuckles]

Are you going to tell me
why you disappeared?

You didn't like the kiss?

Okay, I have a confession.

The first time I went out with Diego
was a disaster.

Dreadful. [chuckles]
Twenty minutes just like that.

But with time
and a few practical theory classes,

he made great progress.

What?

Getting you to talk is harder
than getting my mom to shut up.

What's the problem with Marco?

Are you afraid
of getting involved with him?

Yes, that's it.

Fear is the worst adviser.

If you really like him,
you should go for it.

Listen to me.

Go find him and finish
what you started at CD Room.

What are you printing?

It's the first few chapters of my novel.

I have to take them
to Oliverio Gerard today.

I have an interview with him.

My life could change forever today.

Your life will change for the better
if you're the lead in Freaky Friday.

Believe me.

If you like to write so much,
keep doing it.

But you don't need to quit the company.

I already told you. The tour is
at the same time as the workshop,

and I don't want
to miss out on this opportunity.

The opportunity you don't want to miss
is being the lead in Freaky Friday.

You can do the workshop
when you come back from the tour.

It could be years until the next one.

Even better.
That way, you can keep editing your novel.

Why are you in such a hurry? Hmm?

What's up with you?

We already discussed this.

Mini Cocó left your body.
We did the exorcism, remember?

[laughs]

Well, uh, I'm going to change.
Can you watch the printer?

Don't let the paper jam.

Yes, yes, of course. Go ahead.

[sighs]

[gasps]

Laura. I can't decide. Pants or skirt?

Pants.

[continues printing]

[gasps, exhales]

[heavy sigh]

Jeans or corduroy?

Mm. Jeans.

[continues printing]

[beeping, continues printing]

[TV: voices indistinct]

Projection mapping has only been seen

in installation art
and underground pieces.

It's never been used
in a professional theater.

It's perfect.

Imagine the scene where
Ellie and Kathrine switch bodies.

It will be stunning.

Yes. Absolutely.

We're going to make history.

But we need specialized designers,
computer experts.

There's no time.

I suggest you get moving right away.

The budget.

Of course.
Not an insignificant detail. [chuckles]

[stutters] Whoa.

No, no, no. It's okay.

It's just that it's a little higher
than I had imagined.

A lot.
No, no, well, the show is worth it, right?

Sure. Perfect, right?

[video continues, indistinct]

All right.

No! No!

Could I be more clumsy?

Sorry, it's my fault. I was calling my mom
to let her know I was going to be late.

That's it. The printer's broken.

-What happened?
-I tripped and knocked the printer down.

I don't know. What do I do? I can't go
to the interview without my writing.

It's all right. Don't worry.
Everything happens for a reason.

Maybe it's a sign you need
to stick with the company.

Caterina?

Where did you find those?

Did you forget that you had printed me
a copy to read? Eh?

But it doesn't have
the latest changes you made.

It doesn't matter, Grandma.
You're the best.

I don't know how to thank you.

Well, as long as you put some gardenias
on my tomb from time to time, I'm happy.

Don't joke about that.

I have to go to the Clover Café.
It's super late.

-Thank you, thank you.
-Good. Go.

-[door shuts]
-[sighs]

[printer continues, abruptly stops]

[Caterina] Allegra!

We're back.

NOBODY WAS HERE.
I WILL COME BACK NEXT WEEK.

The client. He says nobody was here.
He'll come back next week.

Well, no big deal.

On top of that, she left a big mess.

I don't know
how you can tell the difference.

A hurricane could pass through,
and it'd leave everything more organized.

[chuckles]

Don't be angry at Allegra.
She probably had to go.

I'm not angry. I'm... I'm hurt.

She knew this was important for me.

But whenever I need her, she disappears.

Do you need something?

Can I make you tea?

Why do you always offer me tea?

I assume that's what people do
in situations like this.

It's my way of showing empathy.

If you have something to say to me,
say it.

In my dictionary,

"empathy" and "consideration"
are antonyms of Cocó Sharp.

Sometimes you are so cruel.

Do you know what today is?

Of course you don't...

because the only thing
you care about is yourself.

[door opens, bell jingles]

[door shuts]

Nice suit.

Is everything all right?

Yes.

I don't know. You?

You're never going to speak to me again?

What do you want me to say?

I know what I did at CD Room was wrong.

Yes, I was overexcited.
That's why I didn't check with you two.

Don't worry. It's no problem.

We just lost the opportunity to record
our first demo, right? No big deal.

I came to apologize.

Can we call a truce? Please.

What happened? Why the long face?

Did your dad give you
your own office at the bank?

It's Laura. I don't know.

Day of the gig, she disappeared.
I haven't seen her since.

Don't worry. No big deal.

Another blemish on your track record
isn't as bad as it seems, right?

Welcome to the losers club.

Oh, great. Now you take pleasure
in your friend's failures.

[laughs]

Maybe she disappeared
because you're a bad kisser.

No. It's my understanding that to date,
I haven't received any complaints.

[all laugh]

-I'm an ace in that department.
-Oh, yeah?

Look. The first time I kissed Caterina,
she went crazy.

You should've seen her face.

It took her a whole minute
to pull herself together.

I'd love for you
to continue telling me about this,

but I have more important things
to think about.

How to track down the fugitive?

I went to her house,
and it's not her house.

Her mom is not her mom.

I don't know. Laura lied to me.

-Marco Resco is in love.
-No.

I can't believe it. I honestly
never thought this day would come.

I'm not in love.

I'm worried.

Worried? [scoffs]

-[phone rings]
-Don't lie to me like you lie to your dad.

Hello?

Yes.

Mr. Juaz?

Yes, of course we're interested
in recording the demo.

-What?
-No.

The Clover Café

[Oliverio]
Your premise is very interesting.

Yes, it's very personal.

An autobiographical novel?

Did you fall in love with a time traveler?

No, no.

It's based on stories
my grandma told me when I was little.

No. Caterina wouldn't dare.
You must've misheard.

I promise you I didn't.

The workshop
is at the same time as the tour.

If she's chosen,
she'll quit Eleven O'Clock.

[Oliverio] How interesting.

So, you were
going for a short-story structure.

Actually, I used a binary structure.

My idea was that the two stories
would complement each other

and that the reader would approach
the stories from different perspectives.

I told her not to do it,
but she wouldn't listen.

That's why I came to you, because I think
that together we can change her mind.

You did the right thing.

Actually, this is an older version.

And why didn't you bring me the latest?

I had technical difficulties.

Where's Caterina now?

She's meeting with Oliverio Gerard.

Perfect. I'll take care of it.

I'll see you later at rehearsal.

[phone rings]

Mr. Gerard, there's a phone call for you.

-Excuse me.
-Mm-hmm.

[exhales deeply]

-Hello?
-Oliverio, it's Cocó Sharp calling.

Cocó! What a surprise.
How did you know I was here?

[chuckles] You spend much more time
at that café than you do at home.

Yes, that's true, that's true.
The noise inspires me.

But to what do I owe
the pleasure of your call?

You're meeting with my daughter, right?

Caterina is your daughter?

That's strange. She didn't say anything.

Does she know we go way back?

No, and I'd prefer that it stays that way.

Oliverio,
I wanted to propose something to you.

Your last work,
I'd like to adapt it for musical theater.

Of course,
I would give you a noteworthy advance.

Are you there?

Yes. Yes, yes, of course. It's just,

I didn't expect it.

I'd like that very much, of course.

Why don't we discuss it?

Before that,
I need to ask you a big favor.

Marco. You're here super early.

What's up?

No, I'm waiting to see
if you'll disappear again.

Let me explain.

I happened to see the time
and realized it was super late.

-If my mom noticed I wasn't at home...
-Right, your mom.

The one who has no idea who you are?
That one?

What?

I went to your house to talk to your mom.

Why did you lie to me?

My mom is very, very strict,

and she always wants to know
where I am, who I'm with,

what I'm doing.

I'd be embarrassed if you met her.
That's why I didn't take you to my house.

I get it.

[sighs]

It's the same with my dad.
We don't get along.

All he cares about
is that I do what he wants.

-It's exhausting.
-Exhausting.

[both laugh]

Diego put ideas in my head that maybe,
I don't know,

it was that you thought
I was a bad kisser.

[chuckles] Caterina said the same thing.

They're the worst.

So does that mean you liked the kiss?

Where is Marco Resco?

The know-it-all? Have you seen him around?

Let's do something.

Put this on.

Come on. It's a surprise.

I'm sorry for the interruption.

-Is everything all right?
-Huh? Yes.

Yes, yes, yes, everything's...

It's nothing.
Don't... Don't worry about it.

Personal matters.

Uh, where were we?

I was going to tell you about
the milestones in the story.

-Yes. I don't want to lie to you.
-Hmm?

You have good material,
and I see a lot of potential in you.

Thank you. You don't know
how much it means to hear that.

Yes, well, the thing is
that you still have a long way to go.

Yes. Yes, yes. I know I need to improve.

But if you give me the opportunity,
I'll give it everything...

Yes, look, I'm sorry. I'm very sorry.

You're not ready for my workshop.

Okay, a few more steps.

Be careful with the sharks
and the crocodiles and the sinkholes.

Now, don't move.

I hate you so much right now.

You're hiding it very well.

Let me remind you that you were the one
who looked all over town for me.

Can I take this off now?

One more second.

[music starts]

♪ If I reach your heart anyway ♪

♪ Everything comes down to choice ♪

♪ Don't write on my wall ♪

♪ I just want to be inside your skin... ♪

Do you like it?

Where are we?

At the theater.

It's an old prop storeroom
that's not used anymore,

and now it's mine.

Your personal sanctuary.

My oasis.

But you can't tell anyone.

So nobody knows about this place?

Does that matter?

No.

[girl] Look at the face she's making.

Oh, good. The couple of the year.

I never asked you.

How do you feel about having
gotten into the company by accident?

Hmm. It's better than being
the understudy, that's for sure.

[chuckles] And what part did you have?

"Ellie's friend number 13"?

The number 13 is bad luck. I'm number six.

Laura, I need to speak with you.
Come with me.

Your luck is about to run out.

Well, I just wanted to tell you that...

[male student] Excuse me.

[Cocó] Thanks to the information
you gave me,

I was able to act swiftly
and avoid a disaster.

What are you talking about?

Don't worry about that.

The important thing is that Caterina
will no longer have any distractions,

and she'll be able to focus entirely
on Eleven O'Clock.

It was a wise choice to have made you
a part of the company.

Thank you. That means a lot to me.

Thank you.

It's not what you think.

I thought you were my friend.

[sighs]

What's this?

Let's wait a few more minutes until
Caterina arrives, and then we'll start.

What could have happened
to your friend now?

I injured myself
because they couldn't wait 30 seconds,

and for Caterina, the whole world stops
for as long as it takes.

Pathetic.

There's no comparing, sweetie.
She's the opening day lead.

[man] No, not like this, no.

[students chattering]

Caterina,
you're late and haven't even changed?

Go get ready. We'll speak later.

No. I'm not changing.

Caterina,
I'm not in the mood for your antics.

And I've had enough of you meddling
in my life and manipulating me.

I'm done.

I quit Eleven O'Clock.

[students murmuring]

Don't be absurd.

Don't joke about that.

It's not a joke. I am being very serious.

If you quit the company, you're going
to regret it for the rest of your life.

Maybe,

but at least it'll be my life.

I am not interested
in being the new Cocó Sharp.

[Allegra] It's my fault.

I warned you. You didn't listen to me.
And now it's too late.

If you're trying to make me feel worse,
congratulations. It's working.

Want to know the worst part?

Cocó did the same thing to my mom
that she's now doing to me.

What are you going to do?

I thought that by changing my mom's past,
she'd support me in the present.

But you could say
you weren't very considerate

about what she wanted, right?

I'll stop talking now.

No, maybe you're right.

I'm the worst.

Come on. It's not like you knew what
Cocó was going to do, you know?

If I hadn't told her
about the literary workshop...

Well, it happened.
It's in the past. Let it go.

Now we have to think about the future.

Yes, the future of the past.

Yes, subtitles, please.

I need to travel to the past now.

If only I had a remote control
to activate you when I need you.

Yes, but Lucía told you
that you couldn't control the bracelet.

Lucía.

What about Lucía?

-Today is the 24th, right?
-Yes.

That's why my mom
was so strange this morning.

How could I not have realized?
I have to go.

No, but...

The past with the future.

FEBRUARY 28, 1927
JANUARY 24, 1998

♪ Mom knows well ♪

♪ I lost a battle ♪

♪ I want to go back ♪

♪ Just to give her a kiss ♪

♪ It's not bad
To be in charge of myself again ♪

♪ Or fear that the river
Bleeds and calms ♪

♪ As I say ♪

♪ My prayers ♪

♪ It takes a while to get here ♪

♪ It takes a while to get here ♪

-♪ And in the end ♪
-♪ And in the end♪

♪ And in the end ♪

♪ There's a reward ♪

♪ It takes a while to get here ♪

♪ It takes a while to get here ♪

-♪ And in the end ♪
-♪ And in the end ♪

♪ And in the end ♪

♪ There's a reward... ♪

[Caterina]
My grandmother was a very special woman.

Pure light.
I would've loved for you to have met her.

[gasps]