01x43 - Ang babala

[bunniefuu]

So, anything interesting happen
at work today, love?

Maybe it's interesting that

the Arroz Caldo served at a co-worker's
birthday suddenly became too salty.

Any news on new hires?

Apparently, many young accountants
are very interested in our company.

But enough about me.
I'm more interested in your work.

Well,

do you remember what I
mentioned to you before?

About the father and son who proposed
a boxing tournament to me?

Yeah. You said you
already approved it, right?

The son…

approached me.

His father is sick.

I really feel sorry for the kid.

Of course, I want to help them.

You know me.

But, you still need approvals to get him
out of prison for treatment.

I don't understand why it has to go
through that bureaucratic process,

for important things like this.

Lives are at stake here.

Love…

It's not your fault.

I know that, love.

But I have a position.

Still, I feel helpless because I can't do
anything to change the rotten system.

Even though I'm a warden.

RESIGN AS WARDEN,
IF YOU DON'T WANT THIS TO SPREAD.

Fear is powerful.

What's this?

Will you let fear dictate how you live?

This is where I hang out when…

I want to talk to Mom.

When you were a kid?

Now.

She left me some videos.

One video equals one problem.

So even though she's gone,
I can revisit those videos for advice.

Yes.

But those videos are all gone now.

Tinay,

It's 15 years too late, but I'd like
to make it up to you, starting now.

I don't plan to hide this from my family.

They've met you.

Even Tess, your Mom.

I still carry the guilt of leaving Tess.

I was young and stupid then.

I'm asking for your forgiveness.

I hope you will forgive me.

I hope you let me…

Allow me to be your father.

RESIGN AS WARDEN,
IF YOU DON'T WANT THIS TO SPREAD.

What's this?

That's a threat.

Do you have any idea who did this?

Our family and friends know,
but not at work.

Love,

you know there are still many
people who don't accept people like us,

and most of them are men.

I don't want to be judgmental, but most
of your co-workers are men too.

Love,

I'm not afraid of them.

That?

There's nothing wrong with that.

So what if I'm g*y?

So what if we're g*y?

Intimidating g*y people is an old tactic.

Their fragile masculine ego can't handle
people like us living quietly.

Don't worry,

I'll take care of this, but for now,

they need me at work.

I won't leave them.

And I won't resign.

Where's Warden Bennie's office?

Ah, over there.

-Thank you.
-Alright.

Doc, thank you for coming
on such short notice.

Always at your service, Angeles.

Ah, doc, please have a seat.

How are you?

Here I am.

How's my favorite student?

Here, too.

There you go, you're a warden now.

Yes, thank you.

Oh, your timing is perfect.

Pineda,

uncuff them.

Jimmy Boy, Dos, have a seat.

How are you?

Ah, Jimmy Boy, Dos.

This is Doctor Elica.

He's an oncologist and a former professor
of mine, and I was his favorite student.

So here we are, he's made time for
us despite his busy schedule.

So, we need to be quick because
he's squeezing us into his schedule.

Thank you, Warden, Doc,

for making time for us.

So, you're Mr. Jimmy Laurente?

Yes.

Ah, Warden.

Could you give us privacy so
I can examine Mr. Laurente?

Sure, sure. No problem.

Dos.

Are you okay, Dad?

Yes.

We're Laurentes, right?

You can do this.

Stay here, okay?

Have a seat.

Please come in.

Let's go.

Doc.

How's my father?

As I told the Warden earlier.

Today's medical examination
won't be in-depth,

but I've noticed that his
heartbeat is somewhat irregular.

Laurente,

maybe you are developing a cardiac
arrhythmia.

Which is very common in,
you know, cancer patients.

This might be one reason why
you often have headaches and feel dizzy.

So, Doc, what can we do?

Well, we really need to
examine Mr. Laurente

with proper medical equipment.

For a more in-depth examination,

and to also check the
status of his health.

But, we don't have that
equipment here. Only on the outside.

I can appeal…

for you to be allowed out for a check-up.
But…

it'll have to go through the court.

And the guard who accompanies you…

will have to be paid.

Won't that take even longer?

Okay.

Never mind. Thank you, Warden, doc.

Warden,

maybe we can come back
when we have a lawyer, okay?

Thank you.

-Dad. Let's go.
-Hmm?

Thank you, Warden.

Thank you, doc.

I'll find a way.

Huh?

Jimmy Boy.

You'll be allowed out for a check-up.

But…

no one else can know.

Thank you, Warden.

Pineda.

Put the cuffs back on.

-Warden, Doc, thank you.
-Thank you.

Take care.

There it is.

You seem ready for tomorrow.

Hey, don't give up on your fight tomorrow.

You seem deep in thought.

Not really.

Just up to my waist.

There you go again, with your
coping mechanism of making jokes.

Did you know that the warden
has agreed to let me get checked outside?

It's not certain yet,

but he said he'd find a way.

This Warden is really something, huh?

His soft heart doesn't show on his face.

Let's keep this between us, Doc.

I can't feel the joy.

I'm more scared of getting checked
outside because I'll learn the truth.

It'll just make me weaker.

You're lucky your son is
here to support you.

And that's another thing.

I feel so ashamed.

He's doing everything he
can just to get me treated.

He's exhausting his blood and sweat

for a fight that's uncertain.

The truth is,

I don't want to face the truth.

You said it yourself, Dos is fighting

and has no chance of winning.

You too.

You won't know, until you get checked.

Just strengthen your resolve.

For Dos.

Thanks, Doc.

Where's Tonio?

He's been gone for a while now.

It's cleaner when he's not around.

This is for my son, Junior.

Psst.

Didn't I say it's quiet hour
when I'm reading?

Yes, sorry.

Sorry, sorry.

Mr. Seng.

Oh, that's fine.

I'll just call you back to
remove my dead skin.

Here.

Thank you.

Thank you, thank you.

What's up, Lucio?

-The warden.
-Yeah?

I've talked to him several times,
but he still won't agree.

How about you, Sir?

Good day to all of you.

I am Enrico.

I am happy today.

This is the first time I'll experience…

Isn't this just sharing sad stories?

Why did Sir say he was happy?

Could you just listen?

Does that mean, Sir,

your family and friends will
visit you tomorrow for the boxing?

I wish, ma'am.

But…

no one has visited me here, even once.

Sir.

May I ask?

What's your case?

The truth is,

like many of us here inside,

I was setup by my boss.

I was the one they pointed at

when my boss's child k*lled someone.

Well, I didn't have money for a lawyer.

So, I ended up in jail.

I'll die here.

Bro.

I can't accept that.

Here to die?

I can't rot here.

What about my child?

Thank you so much for sharing, Sir Enrico.

Let's remember Jeremiah 29:13.

When you seek the Lord
with all your heart.

He will help you.

Does anyone else want to share here?

How about you, Sir?

Huh, Sir?

Sir.

They're calling you Sir.

You're really pushing the Sir thing.

You're not even respecting
my youthful appearance.

Just call me baby.

What baby?

Baby face.

Baby face.

Just share something.

Do you have anything to share?

Share anything at all.

That's why it's called,
"Open forum sharing."

They're asking you to share.

No. Nothing, nothing.

I have nothing to share.

You have something to share, right?

Go ahead.

Even if I wanted to share my handsomeness,

I don't want to share it with everyone.

I know my handsomeness overflows,
but I'll keep it to myself.

He has nothing to share.

I have nothing to share.

He has nothing to share.

Nothing. I have nothing to share.

What's that, Grandson?

Apung,

you are officially invited
to my fight tomorrow.

Here's one for Barok,
and this one is for Trina.

Only if they want to come, Apung.

-Fight?
-Hmm.

Is that allowed here?

Is this the surprise your
dad was talking about?

Hey, Apung.

Dos prepared for this.

Hmm.

You know, I get really
nervous about boxing.

I'll be watching that?

Don't get nervous now.
It's not even happening yet.

And we have another
surprise for you, Apung.

Oh, dear. You two
will really k*ll me with nerves.

Hold on, Apung. Just relax,
as Lodipaps says, right?

Warden Bennie will help us
to get Dad treated outside.

-Really?
-Yes.

Oh, Lord. My God.

Thank you for hearing my prayers.

Right, Apung?

And not to brag, Apung,
but it's really all about my perseverance.

That's why we can get
my dad treated outside.

I know you'll do everything for your dad.

And your dad would do the same for you.

Auntie Baby, do you need any help?

Ah, no. I'm fine.

Ah…

I've noticed you've been
visiting my house more often.

And you always pick up Trina.

Tell me the truth, Barok.

Are you dating my niece?

Hey, I'm telling you, Barok,

Trina plans on becoming a lawyer.

Are you distracting her from her goals?

What did you say?

No, Auntie Baby.

I'm really just here to support Tinay

in sorting out her problem, right?

Tinay?

Sorry, Trina.

I'm starting to pick up your dad's habit.

It's okay.

Well, if it's okay then.

That's what I'll call you.

It suits you better, it's prettier.

You know too much, Barok.
Let's go.

Are you sure?

-Yes.
-If…

you're not really ready,
it's okay. Just take it slow.

I'm fine. I'm in the mood to go out.

Last night when I talked to him,

I kind of understood him.

And I woke up this morning feeling like

I could forgive him.

And I don't want this burden
anymore, I want it gone.

So, let's go.

That's great.

What do you want to do?

I want to breathe fresh air,

feel the sun, and…

have unlimited rice.

Unlimited rice you say, Tinay?

-Yes.
-Let's go.

Let's go!

I'm hungry.

-Bye, Auntie Baby.
-I heard unlimited rice

Can you just send unlimited rice here too?

-Okay. We'll come back for you.
-Sure thing, a whole pot for you.

-Do you promise?
-Yes.

I won't cook rice.

Yes, ma'am.

-RESPECT, CHANGE.
-Jimmy Boy.

Good morning, Mr. Seng.

So, what's up?

The tournament starts tomorrow.

Are we ready?

Yes, we've prepared.

Good. Good.

I'm just excited, and you know,

I'm a fan of boxing.

We're not going to
be embarrassed here, right?

I have friends coming to watch.

That won't happen, right?

Ah, no. You can count on us.

Is that the only reason you called me?

Don't worry, Jimmy Boy.

It's just a token of appreciation
for what you've done.

Well, we know how to show gratitude.

Open it.

Go on, open it.

What's this for?

You should answer that,

since you're the boxer here.

Open it.

So?

Do you like it?

Well, if you don't like it,

Dos could use it.

Just take care of it, because it's…

hard to bring in here.

Ah…

No need, Mr. Seng.

It's embarrassing.

Didn't your parents
teach you good manners?

When someone willingly
gives you something,

you accept it.

Because you don't want to
offend them by refusing.

You wouldn't want to offend me, would you?

In this harsh world,
some people have learned

how to use your own fear against you.