03x01 - Un palo en el avispero

[bunniefuu]

You don't choose where you're born.

If you're lucky,
you'll be born in a beautiful place,

your parents will have money,
and your life will be a bed of roses.

But if you're unlucky...

ABANTOS HARDWARE STORE

...you'll be born in
a neighborhood like this.

And if you're born here,

you know what life has in store for you.

You get up before the sun rises

and work like a b*stard all day long.

And you'll have to be thankful
that you have a job

that doesn't even make ends meet.

Or maybe, you open a shitty business,

which is nothing more than a prison
where you can bury yourself alive.

Because that's what you are.

The living dead.

Nelson.

-Nelson!
-Mm?

Nelson, the contractions started.

-What?
-The baby's coming.

You serious?

Okay. Just breathe.

Just breathe.

I'll come right back. Okay?

-Okay.
-Keep breathing.

Okay.

Jimena.

Jimena.

Jimena!

-Irene's in labor.
-What?

-Are you serious?
-Yes. Come. on

All our papas, well,

they accepted it.

And they lived from down on their knees.

But not us, no.

We don't beg for mercy.

Or beg for permission.

Even if it buries us.

Today's your blood baptism.

You'll k*ll somebody.

You don't choose where you're born,

but you can choose your own pathway.

And from this point forward,

you'll be standing on your own two feet.

Welcome in, compadre.

WRONG SIDE OF THE TRACKS

Good morning.

It's been a while since
they came around, yeah?

Well, yeah, they're like mosquitoes.

Pests that will buzz a little bit
and then just fly on past.

But mosquitoes like to bite, you know.

For a moment I thought they came for you.

Two don't fight if one won't join in.

Yeah, but you're not
exactly a... a pushover either.

Things have been quiet for a while now.

And they need to stay quiet.

I'm not looking to bring
more trouble to the house.

Boy, I'll need you
to put that down on paper

and sign it for me, please.

How's your recovery going?

Well, de... de... decent enough.

Good morning.

We have an order.

Tomorrow, there's an opening or something.

They've asked for, uh...

Twenty tortillas, 20 arepas,
eight chorizos, and ten chicharrones.

Tomorrow.

This is for you.

And I'm supposed to cook
all this by myself?

You won't be by yourself,

I'll be at the bar,
giving you moral support.

Oh, he's so funny.

You do realize this is exploitation?

-Good morning.
-Irene's in labor.

-She's been having contractions a while.
-What? All right.

Um, uh, I...
I've got the car here. I'll come get you.

No, no, no. She preferred to walk.
We're coming over to you.

My car's across the street.

I'll be here.

Uh, Gladys, Irene in labor.

Oh! I'm coming, wait.

Does she have to go into labor now,
when we're dealing with such a mess?

Oh, no, don't worry.

The second that newborn
shows his little head,

I'll push it right back in her body

and come over here
and make your f*cking arepas.

When she's being sarcastic
I can't bear her.

-Irene, are you okay?
-Yes, yes, yes.

Yeah.

-Come on, get in the car, quickly.
-Oh, my love, the baby's coming!

-Aren't you excited?
-No, it just means I'm really f*cked.

-Ah...
-Just a minute, it's another contraction.

But, please, you should get in the car.

-Just breathe.
-Yeah, yeah.

Hey, give me the keys, I'll drive.

Huh? No, just get back to the bar.

The one-armed man of Lepanto
is fine managing the bar.

-Give me the keys, you're nervous.
-The hell you talking about?

That girl's your heart,
you're just acting like the tough guy.

I'm not nervous, you as*h*le.

-Why scream at me, then?
-Maybe because you make me nervous.

Exactly what I said, you're nervous.

Come on, let's go.

f*ck.

-Careful, be careful.
-f*ck.

Oh my poor girl. Pepe's an idiot.

Come on. Forgive me, my love.
Go ahead. Everything all right?

-Yes, yes.
-Good, good.

Let's go.

-You're right, it's better five of you go.
-Jesus.

Keep it quick in there.

Yeah?

GO AHEAD, ENTREVÍAS

Give me one.

Hey! Come back here.

We're in a hurry,
could you get out of the street?

as*h*le!

-Are you okay?
-What was that, you old punk a*s?

My fault, I'm sorry, I wasn't looking.

That's horseshit, m*therf*cker.

Tirso!

Stay there. Just get back in the car.

Stay away, Nelson, in the car.

Okay, okay. Maybe I deserved to be hit.

But let's just drop it.
Because we're even, now.

I'm not dropping sh*t.

Oh!

I've already apologized to you.

We're on our way to the hospital.

My granddaughter's in labor.

We're not looking for problems.

Not looking for problems?

-Bullshit, you already have one.
-Hey, bro!

I know these guys.

So you need to let them pass.

You all right?

Let's hear it. Powerful, right?

We should go.

So great.
Keep it going, everyone.

All right, I hope you've enjoyed
the artists we brought for you today.

And I hope the neighbors aren't angry.

Because truthfully,
we've gone a little bit over schedule.

We sponsored this concert today
so that you can all get to know us a bit.

Our foundation is called
"Avanza Entrevías."

What the hell is this?

Maybe you've seen us around.

We've been renovating
that old Loro Street Warehouse.

-Your mother's in the neighborhood?
-I swear, I had no idea about all this.

I'd like to invite you
to our opening tomorrow at 2:00...

What are you doing?
The girl's gonna have a baby in the car.

I hope to see
you there. So remember the address, okay?

Isn't that...

-Maricarmen.
-See you tomorrow, then.

Bravo!

Here we are.

Sweetheart.

Sit down here.

There.

There. Better?

-Thirsty?
-Yes.

I'll grab water.

Grandpa, I'm afraid.

Well, it's part of life
to be afraid, you know.

And it gets worse when you have a baby.

It's best to accept it now.

If you're trying to help me,
you're doing a really crappy job of it.

There's only one reason for smiling
when you're in the hospital,

and this is it.

You're about to see it.

This boy's face.

Think about that. All right?

Let's go. Come on, it's time to go.

Come here, come on, let's do this.

Okay, my love, you can do it.

-That's right.
-Oh God, I'm about to be a grandma!

-Okay.
-Come on.

Have courage.

Go on.

-Go on, dear.
-Be strong now.

You know I love you. Right?

-It will be fine.
-Right here. Okay.

Just be fierce, yeah?

-That's good.
-You can do it, love.

-Okay.
-Come on.

-Okay.
-Come on.

Oh...

Nelson, take pictures, please, okay?
When he's born, take a ton of photos.

Come on, let's go.

He's clean.

Rafael.
Ah?

God bless you.

How are you?

Antonio.

It's been some time
since you were in the neighborhood.

Yes.

It's still the same old place, isn't it?

Yes. But you've changed.

People tell me you think
you're a very important person now.

That you're ashamed of your people.

That you're...

a renegade.

Folks have envy, uncle.

But if you know me, you know that
whatever I do, I do for my people.

That so?

But some folks aren't very happy with you.

They don't like...

what you've turned into.

That will change.

I have a plan.

A plan to go all the way to the top.

The place where I can
work for the rights of the citizens

and defend what's important.

So that you can be proud of me.

And for your plan to succeed
you need something from us?

You need a favor, right?

That's why you came?

I came to bring order to the neighborhood.

I'm talking about all those gangsters
who believe they own us.

That's what I plan to stop.

And you're saying...

With our help?

If so, then would you be willing?

Tell me, are you still one of us or not?

And tell me the truth
because I'll see it if you lie.

Through and through, uncle.

When the time arrives,
you're gonna have to prove it.

And if you prove it,

you'll be welcome among us.

EMERGENCY ROOM

Why is she back? What happened?

What's going on?

False alarm. It wasn't labor yet.

You'll need
to keep an eye on her.

I've noticed that
part of the placenta is a bit weakened.

She's going to need absolute bed rest.

Absolute bed rest?

She could hemorrhage and it would
be dangerous for her and the baby.

Stay alert and if she goes into labor,
then bring her in right away.

That's no problem, doctor.
She won't be alone for one moment.

-Appreciate it.
-All right.

-Thank you.
-Have a good day.

Goodbye.

-You good?
-Yeah.

You look like you're going to a funeral.

She just has to lie in bed for a while.

And she's an expert at it.

Come on, let's go home.

You guys go on ahead, okay?

I think I'm just gonna stop in
for a moment to visit Ezequiel.

Another visit?

But why come see him so often
if he can't hear anything?

He's a vegetable.

And you're an animal. He is listening.

He's just sleeping, no one buried him.

I'll see you later, okay?

Martica, hon, I'm stopping in
for a moment to see Ezequiel.

-Wait. Gladys!
-Just for a minute.

Please, I'm all alone.

Ezequiel, my love.

What?

Oh, no.

But...

No.

No!

No, my darling.

No, my love. No, my love.

No, no, no...

My love. No, my love.

Please forgive me,
I couldn't be here for you.

I'm really sorry, my love.

Who are you?

Do you know my husband?

Your husband?

Oh, f*ck.

I apologize! Please forgive me.

I made a mistake.

I don't know your husband.

Gladys.

I said to wait, Ezequiel's not here.

Well, where is he, then?

He's upstairs now.

-He's been awake for three days.
-What are you saying?

What! Oh my goodness, yes!

Dr. Engvall to the OR.

I'm sorry.

Oh, God, I can't believe this.

Oh my love, you're awake.

My darling.

How are you?

Mmm.

How are you feeling?

What is that?

This is a fierce return, huh?

Are you my...

Are you my wife?

My wife...

No, my love, I'm not your wife.

Oh, no...

Oh, you don't recognize me?

Sorry, but as soon as you hugged me...

I guess it made me a little turned on.

So are you...

Are we family, then?

No, it's Gladys.

It's me, Gladys.

You see, I just came back from...

Well, I don't really know.

I can't remember.

I can't remember anything.

My love, what are you saying?
You really don't recall?

If you know me,

will you please help me?

Of course. We know each other.

We're friends, all right?

I am right here.

Listen to me.

-You are my friend.
-Okay.

And now I'm taking you home with me.

-Yes.
-I'll be right back with a doctor, okay?

-Yes.
-Come, come, come.

-Have a seat.
-Yes.

Sit. Don't move, all right? Okay?

Yes.

Okay, now.

-Things will be all right, won't they?
-Hey.

Everything's going to be just fine.

It's all going to be just like we dreamed.

Yes, but usually in my dreams
it's us and the baby alone.

And now, here we are
living in my grandfather's place

along with my mother
right in the next room

and your mom across the hall.

So, I don't really know.

I'm sorry.

Sorry you're not able to have
everything that you dreamed about.

Hey, don't blame yourself.

Anyway,

you provided the most important thing.

I love you.

I love you.

One second. One second.

Hello?

Yes, yes, this is he.

Really?

An interview for a job!

Yes, yes, of course. Of course.

Today?

Yes, that's great.

Where?

Okay, I'll be there. Thank you.

See you then.

A job interview?

Well, what kind of work is it?

I don't know.

I was so damn happy that I forgot
to even ask what the job was for.

That's great! That's so great!

My grandpa always says, "Children
bring you many unexpected blessings."

-So great.
-I love you.

Love you.

Jesus.

-Osvaldo.
-Morning neighbor.

Well.

The man who's so worried about work
can eat breakfast for three hours, right?

It seemed like Irene
was going into labor, wise-a*s.

It was a false alarm.

-But she's all right?
-She is.

Santi...

This morning, I ran into your mother.

For real?

Yes, and there's another thing.

Something I asked Jimena to keep from you.

A few months ago

your mother came for a visit.

But obviously,
I threw her out immediately,

and I also made it clear I didn't
want her to come near me ever again.

But, apparently, it didn't mean that much.

She's back, Santi,

and it looks like she's here to stay.

Wow.

You're not even a bit surprised?

Um, sure. Sure I'm surprised.

You know, I'm flipping out.
Mom in the neighborhood. Wow.

You knew about it, didn't you?

Well, she did stop by.

Your mother? Here, in the hardware store?

And why didn't you
shut the door in her face?

Well, maybe because she's my mother.

Yeah, the mother who abandoned you

to travel the globe
with her fancy new beau.

Well, so what?

Whether it's back here or in Uganda,
she's still my mother.

Your mother went to Uganda?

Oh, come on, it's a figure of speech.

I said Uganda,
but it couldn't been Alpedrete.

Did she or did she not go to Uganda?

Yes, she went to Uganda.

You seem to know a lot about her, huh?

That wasn't the only time
that you spoke with her, was it?

Yes or no?

How long have you
been in contact with your mother?

Come on, Papa...

Aren't you gonna answer me?

Four years.

You've been talking to her for four years
and bullshitting me to my face?

You're unbelievable, Santi.

Unbelievable!

Pepe. Pepe!

Hey! Ti...Tirso's coming!

Oh, sh*t.

Hi, captain.

One Orujo. Make it a large.

Why are you here?

Not at the hospital with Irene?

Turns out she wasn't in labor.

So, you'll never guess who I saw
in the neighborhood this morning.

Uh, Rafa Nadal?

Yeah, Rafa Nadal, exactly.

No, Maricarmen.

Maricarmen is back and she's here to stay.

Know the worst part?

What's the worst part?

That damn Judas, also known as my son,

has spent the last four years
communicating with her behind my back.

How dare he speak to her
after everything she put us through?

Pepe, darling, don't forget,

put the food in
recyclable containers, okay?

Tirso...

Maricarmen.

What're you doing here?

Well,

ordering catering.

For the event I'm holding tomorrow.

But I'm leaving.

Oh, by the way,

my name isn't Maricarmen.

Now it's Maica.

Goodbye, Tirso.

See you, Pepe.

Sanchís, watch the arm, all right?

Thanks, Maica.

Or... Or... Maricarmen.

Or whatever.

So you knew Maricarmen
was back in the neighborhood?

Uh...

There... There were rumors, yeah.

And not only do you
permit her to stay in your bar,

you also offer her catering.

When they called me this morning
to put in the delivery order,

I didn't realize that it was for her.

-I swear to you.
-Well, now you do, don't you?

Go get her.

Let her know that she can
stick that order up her a*s.

And what about all of this?

I've already spent a fortune.

Six dozen eggs and 30 pounds of meatballs.

It's a good thing you
bought those meatballs.

That's what you need,
some f*cking courage, man.

Some ba*ls.

There he goes.

Maricarmen.

I thought we talked about you
staying away from the neighborhood.

That was you. A one-man conversation.

It seems you weren't listening,

so I would be more than happy
to repeat the conversation for you.

Well, I came here because I like it.
You know, I am a free woman.

Of course you're a free woman.

Because you left anything
that might hold your freedom back,

including both your children!

All right, Tirso.

I'm here to establish a new foundation
that will help the neighborhood.

And you're not gonna stop that.

That's bullshit.

You're here because
you're becoming an old lady.

You're just too tired of following around
those Doctors Without Borders fraudsters

and living in mud huts in towns
without a toilet around for miles.

You're back to ensure
that your children will take care of you

when you're too f*cking old
to wipe yourself.

Bravo.

Your vision of my life
is ethnocentric, and heteropatriarchal.

What language are you speaking? Swahili?

You have been the same for 20 years.

Even your wardrobe.
That's a shirt I got you.

And you're the same person as always.

I know you.

Even if you did change your name.

We don't want you, Maricarmen.

Leave my friends in peace.

That also goes for my family.

They happen to be my family.

No. When you left us,

you passed on the right
to call them any such thing.

Alicia!

Look, I've got a surprise here.

Look who's with me.

Oh!

My God.

Ezequiel, my child!

What a great pleasure!

Mama, I'm so happy.
Really, I'm just so happy.

-Mom. I'm just so happy!
-Doesn't he know who I am?

She isn't your mother.
This is Alicia, she's another friend.

I'm sorry.

It's just that

when he woke up,
he had completely lost his memory.

The doctor has said that
it's probably just temporary.

Or not, but I'm sure it is.

Alicia.

May I ask a question,
and don't... don't be offended,

and you can still stay,
you can stay as long as you want to,

but why do you live in my house?

Why do you?

This is not your house.

It's my house.

Can we... Can we please go now?

-To my house, please.
-My love, just a minute.

At this particular moment,
you don't have a house.

Why not?

-Oh, well, when they put you in prison...
-Oh!

But no. No, look.

I was in prison?

Not because you were a criminal.

Eh, well, I mean, of course,

if you were in prison
you must have done something bad...

I mean, you weren't one of the bad guys.

You were police!

A policeman?

That's wonderful, police.

Well, Deputy Inspector, really.

But you were fired.

So... So then, what's my job now?

Nothing. You don't have a job, my boy.

I don't? What do I do, then?

You won't believe this.

f*ck me, another reappearance.

What is it, a holiday for the living dead?

Tirso, my God.

Cheer up a little, could you?

How often does someone survive a coma?

Come on.

I couldn't be happier.

Alicia.

-Eh, how are you?
-Uh...

Is everything... Uh...

This is Tirso.

-Tirso.
-He lives next door. He's my boyfriend.

No, no, no, he's your father, isn't he?

He's your partner? How is that?

He's like 200 years old.

He came out of it with
a bit of a memory problem, I...

He may have a problem
but he still remembers how to be a prick.

You and me are really close friends?

Like brothers.

My love, why don't you stay a bit
and talk to him about the neighborhood,

and see if you can
help refresh his memory?

No, I better go check on my grandchild,

especially since I have
nothing refreshing to say.

Uh...

Yeah.

Time to go to work.

Of course, you have a job, then.

-Yes. I'll leave you with Alicia.
-Okay.

Yeah? I'll come by later,

we'll chat, go for a walk,
I'll update you on everything,

-Yes, of course.
-Okay?

Don't worry, it'll be just fine.

Yes, of course.

Alicia, if you need to call me, please do.

Oh, hey, look.

There's a gossip magazine
right here for you.

Maybe you want to
catch up on everything. Hm?

POLICE STATION

But I'd never seen him before.

-Go on.
-And then he showed up again.

Wait for me here.

INSPECTOR

Hey, hey you.

How'd you get in here?

Very good question.

What possible reason is there for
me to be in the Inspector's office

reading these classified files...

with a nine-millimeter in my pocket?

Stop. Take it easy, okay, relax.

A bit too late for that, no? Hmm?

Freeze, I'll sh**t,
don't f*cking move, man.

Yeah? sh**ting me is the only way

you can f*ck up
more than you already have.

Inspector Romero.

-You're Inspector Romero.
-Now you know.

So instead of pointing a g*n at me,
next time maybe show some respect.

Yes, sir.

Listen up.

Everyone stop what you're doing
and pay attention.

-Did you find it?
-No, I still don't know...

All you assholes, shut the f*ck up!

Come on now. God!
Your new Chief Inspector is talking here.

The funny voice guy
is Deputy Inspector Linares.

And I'm Inspector Romero,
your boss from now on.

I came here a couple of days early
to see how things work.

And what I've seen
is g*dd*mn embarrassing.

Hmm.

I'm aware that since
your former inspector was put in prison,

you've had a series
of interim bosses and general idiots here.

That's no excuse for doing things poorly.

No.

And you do things very poorly.

Hmm?

Even if you've moved into
this new and beautiful building,

it's the police inside
who represent this place.

I know cops like you, and you know why?

I was born in this neighborhood
and I know how it works.

From now on,

things will be different.

Better.

Now get back to work.

What was that about?

Module 3 inmates
can now access the common area.

Hello, honey.

-How are you doing?
-Good.

You look thinner. Are you eating enough?

Yes, of course.

The buffet here is just incredible.

Don't play innocent,

I know you're getting
your bikini body ready for the summer

when we'll be swimming at the beach.

Yeah.

Amanda...

Something going on?

I dismissed my lawyer.

But why?

Amanda, you're going to trial.

Yeah, I know.

I assure you, this woman's
the best criminal lawyer in the country.

Oh yes, and in order to afford her,

you had to sell your house
and move in with your father.

No. I put up my house
because I couldn't afford that mortgage.

There was some money left over
to pay for the lawyer.

I just don't want you to keep wasting
all your savings on a hopeless case.

Amanda, your case isn't hopeless at all.

Yes, it is. I m*rder*d Salgado.

I'm going to spend the rest
of my life in prison, I know it.

I need you to start moving on.

It's time, so please
forget all about me now.

No, Amanda, no.

-You're the best part of my life.
-No.

Not anymore.

Sorry.

You were the best part of my life as well.

Amanda.

GO AHEAD ENTREVÍAS

Ah, Nelson.

How are you?

Hello, ma'am. Have we met before?

No, it's about time we met, though.

Because we're family now.

Come here. Oh!

Oh. Forgive me.

You must think I'm some crazy lady.

No, it's just I'm so enthusiastic.

No, no, no. I'm not crazy, I'm not crazy.

I'm Maica, Irene's grandma.

Ah. It's...It's just, um,

surprising.

That the interview was coming from me?

Otherwise, you wouldn't
be here right now, yeah?

-Mm.
-But come on, I won't bite.

Well, come now.

Nice place, right?

Yes, yes, it's a great space here.

Yes?

But what...

But what happens here, exactly?

We help kids in the neighborhood
make their futures brighter.

Do you realize
just what percentage of area crimes

are committed by people 25 or younger?

-No.
-Same here, but it's a big number.

How to explain it?

It's because these children are demons?

-Impossible.
-No, that seems wrong, yeah.

Because it is wrong.

No, it's because there's no opportunity.

No one offers them any work.

Yes, yes, that is the reason.

Well, this is my first job interview,
so I see what you mean.

Well.

Uh, hi.

These are beautiful chairs.

But you know what?

I ordered the wooden ones.

So...

How about this, as soon
as you have a little bit of time,

take them to the warehouse
and bring the wooden ones I ordered.

Then organize them
exactly like these chairs,

and it will look phenomenal.
All right, dear?

-Okay.
-Appreciate it.

Come on. So I want
these children to get off the street.

I want them coming here.

To play sports, to learn music.

Yeah?

There will be classes here.

Um, a cooking class,

courses in masonry.

Um, of course, computers.

The things that schools may require.

Yes, yes, but the thing is,

I don't know anything about this.

I mean, what am I even doing here?

You'll be our social mediator, all right?

I need you to bring them,

especially those g*ng members, yes?

They'll listen to you.

Sorry, but, I mean,
you're blowing my mind a bit.

You want all those kids
to come to this place

and learn to cook here?

It will work.

Because of you.

You were in a g*ng.

You were on the streets.

Except you made it out,

you were brave enough to leave that world

and now you have a family.

Those kids respect you.

Mm. Actually, they tried to k*ll me.

Well, but they didn't,
or you wouldn't be here.

And that means they respect you.

Nelson, I need you.

You need me?

Come out to the launch tomorrow. Yeah?

Just listen, get a feel for things.

And we'll go from there.

What do you think?

Fine.

Brilliant!

About time, m*therf*cker.

No. Wait for me here.

Thanks for coming.

The minister's waiting.
Get to the point.

Have you mentioned me?

And to the party? What did they think?

You're a good policeman.

Why would you want to get into politics?

Didn't I explain?

At the top,

that's where I can really
defend the interests of my people.

Not everyone can see it.

You told me it was
a good time to be a political gypsy,

that minorities sell.

Yeah, but I also made the point
you need a good story as well.

And no one knows you, Romero.

I came to Entrevías
with a plan to make a story.

The story of a kid
who overcame odds and became a cop,

then returned to
his neighborhood to clean it up.

That's what I plan on doing.

Read the papers.

Who talks about a town like this?

No one.

Reporters only come
to a place like this for bodies,

or g*n violence.

And Entrevías has changed.

These days no one cares about it.

I've done a lot for you.

And for the minister.

Things that most people wouldn't.

Don't tell me I came here for no reason.

I didn't tell you that, though.

I told you if you want to be in the media,

you need a w*r in the neighborhood.

And there's no w*r.

What?

What'd he say?

That we need a w*r in Entrevías.

So it's time we start one.

Hey, Grandpa.

Your mother'll be back soon
and I was gonna get dinner ready.

Doing good? No contractions, right?

No, everything's fine.

But we have some news for you.

No, wait, don't tell me,
you're having a baby?

Well, that too.

Um, Nelson, he had a job interview.

Seriously?

Congratulations.

So why the long faces?

Was the job to be a prost*tute?

No, but it's something else.

It's at...

at the foundation, with Maica.

The hell are you talking about?

Uh, the interview
that I went on earlier today,

it turns out that she was
the one who set it up and all.

Wow.

She must have seen your brilliant resume
to bring you in for the job.

Well, in a way, yes.

The job is to get
g*ng members to the foundation.

You're supposed to be doing that for her?

Maybe you forgot that
I was one of those g*ng members,

so I know them.

It makes me a necessity.

You're a necessity because
you happen to be Irene's boyfriend.

She's using you to meddle in our lives.

Except that I'm putting my foot down.

No, sir.

Well, damn, this is nice.

Yeah, it looks cool.

Hello.

You're a bit early
for the opening, you know.

About 15 hours early.

No f*cking way.

We're early birds, Chulo.

You know...

when we heard you were
doing construction work,

we assumed you were opening a school.

And we thought to ourselves,

"m*therf*cker...

that's lots of kids
that'll buy our sh*t from us."

But it turns out that

you're opening a foundation.

Uh-huh. That's right.

Right in the middle
of my f*cking territory.

Whatever you're up to,

whatever bullshit,

I don't like it.

Your hair looks really lovely.

Who did it?

My f*cking mother.

She has a beauty parlor?

-You laughing in my face?
-Oh...

No, I'm just trying to lighten
up a rather tense situation.

But it's obviously not working.

Do you mind not...

We're not doing anything strange here.

Just trying to help
the kids in the neighborhood.

So you think that we need your help, huh?

It depends on the individual.

But I must say,

anyone who was born here

has fewer opportunities than others.

And that's not fair.

That's why we try to help
those individuals with potential

to develop the skills they don't have.

Then try to get them a job.

That's what we do.

Well,

if you believe any of that crap works,

then be my guest.

Thank you.

But if you mess up my life at all...

I'll slit your throat, you hear me?

Don't move, you b*stard.

Put the knife down and get out of here

or I'll smash this one's head.

Let's see if we find a brain in there.

Relax, old man,
we were just about to leave. All right?

Come on.

Ah!

We're going!

I would listen to my owner if I were you.

Your mother's gonna
have to listen to her, you as*h*le.

-All right, let me...
-No, don't, let me do it.

-I know how to take care of myself.
-Okay.

Myself and my two kids.

I managed to learn the hard way.

Are you starting this again?

Is that why you're here?

I came to talk about Nelson, actually.

I want you to keep those bony
witch hands of yours away from him.

Well, does Nelson not want to be here?

Or is it you
making all the decisions as usual?

You don't have a problem with
sacrificing your granddaughter's boyfriend

as long as you get
your own way, am I right?

Nelson will be safe here.

Did you miss what just happened out there?

We're dealing with criminals.

They're murderous th*gs.

What do you think they'll do

when they realize you intend
to take those kids off the streets?

We plan on a little-by-little approach.

I know how this goes, Tirso.

I've dealt with guerrillas,

with jihadists.

You think I'm afraid
of a few kids from the neighborhood?

You play Mother Teresa,
but you're the only person you care about.

That is not accurate.

Then prove it.

Cancel the damn opening and get out,

or this will all end in tragedy.

Our event is hours away, Tirso.

There'll be journalists, authorities...

And besides,

I've already ordered the catering.

I'll be in my room.

There's other magazines.

-Right there in that drawer, all right?
-No, no, no, but thank you anyways.

I know more about
the mayor's new girlfriend

than about anything in my own life.

Hey, so the... the...
the woman who brought me here, uh...

-Gladys.
-Gladys, right.

Will she be back late?

Well, no, she will be
working the late shift tonight.

Good night, then.

Good night, then. Good night.

Excuse me.

Hey there, would you be so kind
as to call Dulce and tell her...

Get in line.

Listen, Guardian Angel,
I don't want to go in there.

-If you could call Dulce...
-Get in line!

How 'bout you get in line to suck my d*ck.

Hey.

Hey, sorry, but I just saw
those guys back there steal your phone.

Those guys back there.

-What's wrong, man?
-Did you steal my phone, d*ck?

-Hey, hey, hey.
-You f*ck.

-Get off me.
-What the hell, man.

Stop it.

Okay, okay.

-Hey, hey, hey!
-Are you stupid or what?

f*ck.

Hey, you, get over here. Come on.

Don't move.

You don't touch
my f*ck' boys, you got that?

-You all right?
-Good.

Well, if it isn't Mulan,
or is it the daughter of Bruce Lee?

No, f*ck off. Godfather?

Get him out of here.

Let's go, get up. Move your a*s!

-Get off me.
-Get the f*ck outta here.

I guess a weed like you
always comes back, huh?

-Hello, you m*therf*cker.
-You hit hard, huh?

That's right.

Can you and I have a quick chat?

Sure, why not?

m*therf*cker.

Yes, yes, I still have
photos of you as a little girl.

You were all dressed up in white
at that church in Entrevías,

the morning of your first communion.

Then you blew out candles,
but now you throw blows.

I thought you were in a coma.

Resurrected. Like Jesus Christ.

Yeah.

-And the coma, it made you nostalgic, or...
-Yeah.

When I was in the hospital,
after I finally woke up,

everyone was telling me
that a very pretty and very sweet girl

had come to visit me
during the months I was in a coma

and said that we were family.

It seemed very sweet,
so who else could it be but you?

That's what I thought, anyway.

Yeah, well,

I was forced to quit wrestling.

Actually, my coach had a very long hand

and I was forced to break it.

And so, my only option
was to come back to Madrid.

Well, Dulce, I'm here
because I want to talk to you

about something important.

I want you to
come back with me to Entrevías

and I want you to... No, listen.

I have a plan.

I want you to become the boss
of the whole neighborhood, for real.

I'm gonna finish off the b*tch
who tried to take me out once and for all.

Nata will end up
behind bars, I guarantee it.

There's still a business to run,

so why not give it
to someone from my family?

We'll be swapping
one sweet thing for another.

But what fam...

I mean, I only said "family"

so they would
let me in at the hospital. That's it.

Together you and me know how
to make those f*cking birdies obey

and we could have them
eating from the palm of your hand.

But why can't you stop
getting into hot water, Ezequiel, huh?

'Cuz who could possibly imagine

that you and me
are the damn puppeteers, dear Mulan?

You know I lost my memory?

-I've got amnesia.
-Oh, yeah?

You really expect that to work on anyone?

Well, it better.
Everyone has to think I'm harmless.

Because if I'm not, I'm a threat.

And Nata won't be happy about it

if she hears I'm alive.

You know the hard times
I had as a kid, right?

When you took me out of the neighborhood,
I swore I'd never come back.

Because that g*dd*mn place is a sh*thole.

And now you show up here
asking me to come back? Are you...

You, Dulce, are no longer
the helpless little girl

who was going to be devoured

by those sons of b*tches
who were your parents.

And me, I didn't fail you.

This time, don't fail me.

I can't do this bullshit on my own.

There's no way.

I'm sorry, really, but no.

I'm fine where I am. They respect me here.

I have to go to work.

I'm glad you made it back.

Take care, all right?

-What, no kiss for your godfather?
-How about a "f*ck you?"

as*h*le.

sh*t, no f*cking way.

What's wrong? Seen a ghost or what?

Pretty much.

AMANDA MARTOS RODRÍGUEZ CASE

What are you doing here?

May I sit down?

Maricarmen, can we talk for a moment?

My name's Maica, Pepe.
And of course we can talk.

In a little while, okay?

It's important.

-Please.
-One moment.

What is it?

I won't be able to cater for you.

What do you mean?

Because of Tirso.

It could cost my friendship with him.

So I can't.

He's impossible, but you know him.

At first his anger will explode,

but then he'll understand.

Uh, yeah.

But until that point, he's going
to make my life very difficult.

Look, Pepe,
you must be tired of being afraid?

And you weren't meant to be
living in anybody's shadow.

Not Tirso or anyone.

And now you have
the opportunity to prove yourself.

-No...
-Empowerment, Pepe.

-Maricarmen...
-Empowerment.

Maricarmen, listen a moment.

Look, Maricarmen.

Maricarmen!

If I could just have one more minute.

CLOSED

A m*rder*r chasing you?

Much worse.

I'm being chased by Mom
and I don't want to deal with it.

What? Let me talk to her.

Hey, no, I said no.

Jimena, don't behave like Papa.

He brought us up to hate her.

No, no, no, no, no.

He brought us up and that's it. Period.

Better or worse.

She wasn't there because she left.

Jimena.

Mom and I have been
talking for a while now.

What?

Why didn't you tell me?

She didn't want me to.

She was afraid of your reaction.

And I understand.

But I'm glad that we were
able to talk to each other because

it helped me
work through what happened to us.

Well, she never even bothered to call.

Listen to me.

You had problems with your daughter.

But you fixed it.

And she forgave you.

Imagine if Irene had decided
to run away instead of listening to you.

Look, why don't you come to
the launch of the foundation tomorrow?

They're doing something interesting.

Not gonna happen.

And besides, if Papa finds out,
he would be murderous.

Yeah, but

he doesn't need to know.

What do you mean Ezequiel's back?

That son of a b*tch!

Only the bad return.

What do we do?

What now?

What do you mean?

Why do you think he came back
to the neighborhood? A vacation?

He came here for me.

We need to be aggressive
so he doesn't have time to act first.

So if anyone
sees him around here, tell me.

Okay?

Hey, Nata.

If you want me to do something
about that guy, tell me, all right?

No, cousin, don't worry,
your time will come, I promise.

Okay?

"Pretty little thing,

when you read this letter
I'll no longer be here."

"If I stay in Entrevías,
the birdies who shot me

will think I've come back to take revenge,

and they'll wanna finish the job.

"Yes, I know them,
and yes, I remember them."

"I remember everything."

"I never lost my memory,
it was a tall tale."

"I'm sorry I lied, especially to you."

"You're the most wonderful thing
that has ever happened to me

and you're the only thing
I'll miss when I'm far away from here."

"I'm not able to say goodbye
because then I might not want to leave."

"Yours, always."

Oh sh*t.

Sorry, sorry. Sorry.

Ezequiel?

-Hey.
-Look at this!

My love!

What are you doing in your car?

Hey.

I know it sounds unbelievable,

but I saw the car parked,
and I thought, "Wow."

"You know, I have keys
to a car just like this model."

So I thought I might as well try it and...

Oh, but then that means that
you must be starting to remember things.

-And you still know how to drive.
-Ah!

Hey, so, I...

...remember everything now,

so if you want to go
to your house and play a few games.

You look like your old self.

Oh my god.

Hey, this is great, actually,

because I have to take
a bunch of food somewhere

and Pepe's car is in the shop.

Can you drive me?

Earlier today, I went out for a walk
and was completely lost, so...

It's so great to see you
back to your old self.

Uh, you have to use the machine.

And what the hell is this for?
To determine if I have cancer?

-Please, sir, right over there.
-Hey.

Don't push. Imbecile.

Who you calling imbecile?

Well, the only imbecile around here.

You want me to help you find the imbecile?

What the f*ck's going on?

This guy won't go through the detector.

And he insulted me.

I only came here to file a report
about a problem with some gangsters.

But if you're not
bothered by it, neither am I.

Hang on a second.

Please come with me, sir.

Andrade.

-But he called me an imbecile.
-Mm-hmm.

We can't arrest people
for telling the truth.

So, tell me. How can I help you?

Well, they're opening up
a new site in town.

A foundation.

It's just four hippies who think

the neighborhood is a little Smurf village

where they can charm the gangsters

and then make them nice and normal.

Well, the world is full
of delusional hippies.

Last night they had

a visit from one of these gangsters.

A girl called Nata.

She showed up there threatening people.

She's dangerous.

And when she finds out the foundation
is trying to get her boys off the streets,

she'll make good on those threats.

The only way to prevent a disaster

is for you to shut that place down.

And how can we manage that?

To open a damn kiosk in this town,

you have to comply
with two dozen regulations.

And I'm sure that
these freewheeling hippies

don't comply with half of them.

And what about this place
is so distasteful to you?

Uh...

The neighborhood seems
better than it has for a long time.

The bad guys control their four streets
and it's peaceful everywhere else.

It's not distaste.

I just know the neighborhood.

And this foundation
is like shaking the hornet's nest.

There will be trouble. A lot of it.

Maybe even deaths.

Well,

we'll see what we can do.

-And you're?
-Abantos.

Tirso Abantos.

Thanks a lot.

See ya.

Tell me, do we know anything
at all about a foundation?

A foundation? Yeah.

The opening's later on.

I was thinking about sending guys
because there will be some journalists

and people from the city council.

-Journalists?
-Mm-hmm.

Journalists in the neighborhood.

I see a way for us
to get ourselves on the news.

Police! This is a raid!

Nobody move! Everyone against the wall!

Now!

Take it easy, okay?

-Come on, come on, let's go.
-Don't move!

-Everyone out except the girl.
-Easy.

I look like a girl to you?

Hands where I can see them.

Hey, you son of a b*tch!

-Keep your hands off my cousin.
-Back up. Let's go.

You get to talk when I allow it.

Understand me, girl?

My name's Romero

I'm the new Chief Inspector of Entrevías.

This neighborhood requires a firm hand.

And I have one.

They tell me
you're used to getting your way.

Well, that's over now.

Remember who's in charge.

And besides, I don't need the law
behind me to f*ck up your life.

So if you think you have me by the ba*ls,

you're wrong.

Can I talk now?

Or does your little buddy
need to fondle my t*ts a little bit more?

I don't know you and I don't know
what I did that tickled your ba*ls,

but seeing that picture
in my head right now

just made me
throw up a little in my mouth.

Last night you made a big mistake
threatening the foundation.

It turns out those people are important,
so now we have a problem.

You made me look bad.

And you did it for the last time.

Understand?

Today is the official launch party.

So if I see

you or your little buddies
within one mile of there,

I'll destroy you.

What's wrong, did someone die?

No. It's for the opening.

I'm going to work for Maica.

So no one died, but maybe
now someone's going to.

-I'm not...
-Nelson.

Just let me handle this.

Please.

-Grandpa...
-That job is much too dangerous, Irene.

Did you already forget
all that we've been through

with those f*cking gangsters?

I remember.

And we did talk about it.

But we feel that
it's worth the risk to do it.

Nelson's not doing well.

He feels useless.

No surprise there.

Suddenly, he's found a place
where everything he has experienced

has some value.

That job is not just some job.

Yes, I'm aware of that.

It's Maricarmen's harpy way
of buying my family off

and it seems to be working.

He's taking it.

I'm sorry.

It's all right.

Where's your mother?

She's here.

Jimena?

-Yeah?
-Listen, I have to cover for your brother

at the hardware store this afternoon
and Nelson has to go out,

can you watch Irene for a while?

I can't, I have a lunch plan.

With who?

Just a friend of mine.

You as well, Jimena?

Yes, Papa.

And none of you care that she left?

She's like the Pied Piper of Hamelin.

She plays that f*cking magical flute
and you all come running to her side.

All of you.

Hey, guys!

It's time to go.

Come on, come on, let's go.

Hello.

Ah, excuse me a moment, please.

-How are you?
-Oh, how wonderful.

-It smells like Columbia.
-I know, right?

If you don't mind, put it on the table.
All nicely spread out, okay?

-Yes, of course. No problem.
-Thank you, my dear.

She's a pretty woman, huh?

Oh, I don't know.

A bit too skinny for me.
There's not too much to grab onto there.

Mm.

Oh, my love.

-Will you be able to make it back today?
-Sure, sure, sure.

-You will?
-Yes.

I'll handle everything, okay?

Yes, all right.

But may I please
ask for a hug from you before I go?

Yes, of course.

Well, I'm off. Bye.

A kiss.

-You can call me whenever.
-Okay.

-Best of luck. Best of luck.
-Oh, thanks.

Ciao.

Come on.

Just a minute.

Look.

I can't stop trembling.

Jimena.

She won't bite.

The most important thing
for these kids is to know...

Hey there.

How are you? Okay?

Yes, you're a pain.

I told you I'd call
if anything was happening.

Fine. Fine, I know.

Your phone's fully charged, right?

Uh...

-Yes... it's somewhat charged.
-Okay.

Plug it in and that's that.

I just saw your mom.
She's here with Santi.

Mama.

Hey, darling. Welcome, my love. Mwah!

-I have a little bit of a surprise.
-Really?

Oh, Jimena.

You came.

Yeah.

Well, Santi can be convincing.

He made a good argument.

Oh, thank you.

You guys know what to do, right?

Go to the back entrance.

All right.

It's exciting.

Hey! Hey!

Hey! Listen to me, everyone,
this isn't a joke. Okay?

This is not a joke, it's a real emergency.

Calmly and orderly,

let's all head for that door over there.
Everyone, calmly head for that door.

Listen to me,
everyone needs to start moving.

Quickly!

Come on. Let's go!
Everyone needs to head for the door.

Let's get going! Right now!

Let's go! Let's go!

The door!

Ah!

Nelson, what was that noise?

I don't know, someone's sh**ting.

sh**ting?

What happened?

I think there's somebody
sh**ting at the foundation.

-I could hear shots and screams.
-Shots?

Please, Grandpa,
you have to try to help them.

-You all right for a minute?
-Yes, yes, I'm fine, really. Please.

Hey, we need
to stay on the ground, don't get up.

Is anyone hurt?

Is anyone hurt?

No.

Okay.

Nelson, call the police.

-Okay.
-Come on.

Everyone stay down like you are now.

Now, quickly go to that door.

-Gladys, let's go. Come on!
-Police? Yes.

We're under attack
at the Avanza Entrevías Foundation.

-They're sh**ting at us.
-Let's go.

Damn it!

Come on, go, go.

-Lemme help.
-Come this way.

Hurry, go! Go, go!

Inspector, the phone lines are jammed.

People are calling
about g*nshots and fire.

We deployed all available units.

Good work.

You can go now.

Yes, sir.

Ah!

Oh, God. Oh, God, I'm trapped in here.

No. No.

Help me, please, someone.

Oh God, no!

I need help!

Is anyone left?

Over here!

Can anyone hear me?

Please someone help me, I'm in here!

Ezequiel.

-Nata, come on, the cops are coming.
-Start the car and wait.

Hello, handsome.

Drop the damn p*stol!

Or the next shot won't be in the air.

No. No, no, please don't die.

No, don't die.

Don't die.

No, don't...

That w*r in the neighborhood

it has begun.

Nata!

Nata!

Nata!

You son of a b*tch!

Nata!

I'm going to k*ll you, you're dead!

Without Nata, this whole
thing's so much easier.

-What's easier?
-The f*cking plan.

We're taking over
the entire f*cking town, godfather.

We've got homework to do,

and priority number one is to learn
which of these f*ck is taking the lead.

Son of a...

We don't ask for
forgiveness or for permission.

My cousin has been k*lled.

And we're gonna take care of
the ugly m*therf*cker who m*rder*d her.

Tomorrow I'm rejoining
the national police force!

It's a strategic signing.

I was supposed to be a strategic signing.

You wanted the spotlight,
but they chose him.

I'm not gonna
let that corrupt clown

take the credit and the spotlight.

It's due to me.

So what do we do?

We all knew
Entrevías was a powder keg.

But sooner or later this was inevitable.

I appreciate it.
Thank you. Good afternoon.

Will you request
more officers from the state?

Irene!

What happened to her?

It's the girl.

Just go!

Hey! You b*stard!