A NETFLIX SERIES
Ah…
We gotta go to the Saint John's party. To celebrate school's out.
St. John's Eve? The festival of witches.
Wait, Javi. The four of us should go, in pairs.
Look, you and me go. And then you two.
And then we can switch partners.
What? Are we really not going to a party over this nonsense?
It's only nonsense to you, okay?
Good luck with the exam.
-Shall we? -Coming.
Oh shit, Irene!
Does she know?
If Asier has told her anything, you're dead.
Well, let's see. She can't kill you in school, can she?
-No. -Amaia…
-Oh, hey! -I'm still screwed.
Javi hasn't forgiven me and someone stole my cell phone.
Did you do what I said?
I apologized, and I'm being nice. Do I have to give him flowers?
Well, I don't know, Chivite. We'll talk after the exam, okay?
Hey, no, no. You're not scamming me, are you?
What? No! No, man, no. What a thing to say.
Yikes, let's see how you get rid of this pain in the ass.
Come with me.
Amaia, you've already mastered this art.
Do your magic.
Let me see your hand.
-Why? -Give me your hand.
Is something wrong at your house?
Like what?
Like with your dad? Everything cool?
What's up with my dad?
There's a problem with him, right? No!
Nope. Actually. A secret.
Yup. A secret.
Look, unless you solve what's going on in your house, you can't move forward,
and I can't really help.
Hey, good luck with the test.
You can start now, okay?
You have 45 minutes.
Uh-oh.
SEE YOU IN THE SCIENCE ROOM
They're gonna find your corpse right next to Patxi, the class skeleton.
So tacky, Amaia. And majorly decrepit.
-Hey, Amaia. -Hi.
You don't know anything. Ask her, "What cards? Did I say what?"
"No, no, no. We were drunk!"
Come on, when you're drunk, nothing you say counts.
-How's things? -Bad.
I had an argument with Asier Saturday.
Hey, that could be good. Or bad. Or mean nothing at all.
He showed up at my house unannounced.
And in a bad mood.
Asking why we argue so much now and what had changed.
And then he asked me if I was still in love with him.
No fuckin' way. Is that a joint? Seriously?
And I said no.
So it's done.
Holy shit! Fucking great, Amaia. That's great!
I told him that he's my best friend, but I don't love him that way.
And I feel like shit, girl, because…
why do I have to hurt someone else to be okay with myself?
So… you didn't tell him that…
No way.
Still haven't told him I'm a lesbian.
So, then…
you talked, you ended it, and that's it?
You haven't spoken since?
Well, what's important is you're all right.
Because you are, right?
I'm relieved. It's like,
there's one less problem occupying space in my head.
Yeah.
Amaia, you can't tell anyone in town about this.
And you're the only one that I told.
-Okay? -No. Of course not. My lips are sealed.
-C'mere. -Why is she hugging you?
Thank you so much. You're a great friend.
And why is she so damn nice?
Amaia, a "for auction" sign has just been hung on Asier.
And you're gonna bid.
You've been chasing him since you got here.
Now you're gonna act cool? No.
Look, if something happens… well then, all right.
If you don't hook up with him, someone else will.
Like me, girl.
No, but seriously, why'd Irene tell you all this? Are you two besties?
Hmm. I really don't know, trust me.
Oh, you poor thing.
Hey, wait, I'm coming!
But that was slick, gathering information by casting cards.
That's why you knew.
No. Look, I didn't ask her for that information,
I mean, she just told me… well, because she wanted to.
She wanted to. Yeah, right.
Weren't you the one who said to talk to her?
-Well, sure. Yeah, but I-- -Hey, why does it even matter?
They'll have made up again by Saint John's Eve, right, girl?
-Later, hot stuff. -See ya.
Now you blow right here. On my knuckles.
Ugh, this asshole again. In a month, he'll be living here.
Where's the coin?
-Where is it? -Where?
Voilà.
Magic, huh?
Amaia! Have a seat! Throw your bag down. Come eat.
I got us roast chicken.
No… no, I'm not hungry. I'll be in my room.
I'll get chewed out in three, two, one…
Amaia…
What is it?
Why can't the four of us have a nice meal?
You love chicken!
Not roast chicken. And what, he did it to butter me up, or something?
Amaia, he wants you to like him.
What are you even saying. He hates me! I failed his test.
Why do you need to act like that?
Amaia, tell her you're just like her.
He gets along great with Ona, and I really like him! Understand?
But you've already decided you don't like him.
You know what? You can't force me to like him.
Well, at least you could do it for me!
Why?
I'm tired. Amaia, you're older. And you understand perfectly well.
It's been really hard for me to come back! So just please would you help me!
Put yourself in my shoes for once.
I need to study.
September 2004.
Oh fuck. Oh fuck!
Bernardo Santesteban.
What if this is him? What if he's your father?
Hey!
Hey, you! Hey, wait! No!
Stop it!
Hey, thanks!
LAURA, I DON'T WANT TO BEAT AROUND THE BUSH…
JAVI, TODAY I'M GOING TO MEET MY FATHER
Come on.
Go in, see the look on his face, and leave.
No, no, no, better yet,
go in, see his face, tell him who you are, then leave.
-This is perfect for him, I think. -Okay.
-How old is he? -Almost ten.
-And what grade? -Fourth grade.
-Okay, fourth? That's great. -Mm-hmm.
Are you looking for a specific violin?
No, I… I'm just looking around.
It's just um… well, I need a gift for a friend,
but I'm not really sure what to get him.
Well, have a look around.
And if you have any questions, I'm here.
Okay.
Jeez, Amaia. What do you mean?
Come on, it's not that hard.
Ask him about his son, Bernardo Santesteban.
Use your imagination.
So right here is a bit of a higher level.
Okay, that's it.
Seventeen years ago, the store sure was different.
Use that.
Have you guys painted? Now it's blue.
Oh, well, that was years ago.
Like, um, like three or four.
No, wait, even more. Hey, Asun…
-What? -How long ago did we paint?
Uh, not sure. For our silver wedding anniversary?
Look at that. It's been six years now.
It's just that I remember, uh, when I was here last,
I met a guy who was about, like, 40 years old or so.
-I guess it was your son. -No, we don't have any children.
Oh. Maybe a relative… or an employee?
Impossible.
My wife and I have been here alone for almost 20 years.
No, it can't be.
How old was he 17 years ago? Like 50?
Bernardo. You've already moved the guitar picks again!
Over there.
That's why he broke up with your mom.
Because he was married to this lady here.
That's him. That's your father.
Sweetheart, is something wrong? Are you all right?
What?
Um, no. Yeah. Yes, it's just I…
I left my wallet at home, so… I'll go grab it, and I'll come right back…
What's going on?
Where've you been?
I was with Javi.
I was trying to cook ramen.
Since you really like it.
Can I help you?
-You want to? -Yeah, of course I do.
And what do I do?
-Uh, peel the carrots. -Okay.
Be careful. That's sharp.
And what about the leek?
You'll chop it, but first, you weigh it… with this right here.
Mom, you don't eat the green part.
-You don't? -No!
Then don't weigh that part.
Did you weigh the ginger?
Well, I'm waiting on a job.
They tell me tomorrow. I'll tell you what they say.
-Good luck. -A big kiss.
Moussa, I…
No, it's just… I love you.
Are you okay?
-Yes, I'm doing great. -Yeah? Are you sure?
Of course. Yeah. I just uh… Well, I wanted to let you know.
All right. A kiss.
Later.
HELLO, ASIER…
Hey, wait. What are you gonna say?
Let's see. Act close but not too close.
You're just texting him, well… because you're nice. That's how you are.
You care about people, about the planet and about him.
HOW ARE YOU?
Okay, now's when he asks to meet and sends you a flaming heart emoji.
Well, okay, let's not go crazy.
Maybe it's just the drink thing. And then, like, a beer emoji,
or a coffee one.
Or hey, no emoji at all.
LET'S MEET TOMORROW, AND I'LL TELL YOU THEN?
Well, He did text an emoji.
Damn, it's cold today.
Yeah, I should have worn long pants.
What are you gonna buy?
Damn, it's that guy again, dude.
-Uh, what guy? -Do you know him?
I saw him at school, and I'd never seen him before.
It's bad vibes.
Maybe he was just there with a friend.
That's all I need this damn year,
getting followed by some dick who wants to beat my ass.
Javi, don't be so dramatic. Can I please have some salami?
Don't be dramatic?
Girl, do you watch the news?
There are countless homophobic attacks.
And they're mostly not even reported.
It's a small town. You run into people. He's not following you.
And give me some bacon.
Chivite did the same thing to me before. He would follow me, then he wouldn't.
And in the end, I was scared every day.
-Maybe you'll never see him again. -It's 10.50, Lucía.
Sure…
And if he does anything, we go to the police and report it.
And that's it.
Can you wrap it for me?
Hey. I stopped by your house before. Your mom said you were here.
Well, I gotta go home. I have some stuff to handle.
Thank you. See you next Sunday.
I'm out too. I have stuff to handle too.
Are you just gonna run away whenever we see each other?
No, I'll say hi. "Hi, Zhao." See? We're good.
What are you doing?
I just wanted to see you.
I wasn't trying to be a major prick to you that night.
That wasn't my doing. It was Jose Luis.
That's convenient.
You didn't do anything. It was all Jose Luis. That's great, Zhao.
Well, okay. It's my fault.
But forgive me. What can I do? I'll get on my knees!
Don't even think about it. Shit, everyone's looking at us!
Lucía, please forgive me, homie!
-Everyone's looking. Get up! -Lucía, forgive me!
Zhao! Get up. Everyone's looking at us! Fuck!
Are you still upset?
A little bit.
Man, I really don't care if people think I'm a slut.
But for you to think so…
I don't really think you're a slut.
I wish I was half as much a slut as you!
-Okay, sure. -It's true.
I wish I was more like you and a bit less like me.
So what, you just wanted to hurt me?
No, I was just fucked up, and I wanted to mess with you.
Then Jose Luis took control.
Well, tell Jose Luis to calm down
and that real friends don't hook up because friends are forever.
And one-night stands are, well, just that.
I don't think you read between the lines.
What lines?
She said that you're more important than any other random guy.
So?
Well, that's love, all right?
She loves me like a friend.
No. It's that she loves you more than Jokin or Mateo or anyone else.
I wanted to know if I made her… if I made her pool wet. Now I know.
Olympic-sized pool, and not a drop of water.
Zhao, all right. I think she likes you, but she's scared.
Because you are friends,
and if all of a sudden you guys hook up and it doesn't work out,
No, Amaia, you're losing it.
Well, I'm just saying don't give up so easily.
She told me no, Amaia. N-O. No.
-It's just that I'm-- -Hey, no, Amaia!
What is this?
Well, a dying plant.
-And this? -It's a cactus.
-And do they look similar? -No…
Well, a yes and a no aren't similar.
And to me, she said no.
Maybe it's happened to you.
You meet someone, and then you can't get the person
out of your head… ever.
Yeah. It's the first thing you think of when you wake
and the last thing before you sleep, right?
Totally.
In Basque, if you're in love, it's "maiteminduta."
And translated, that's like, "wounded by love."
Well, that feeling eventually fades.
I was a dick the other day. I'm sorry, really. I took it out on you.
And here you are. You're really fucking great.
Amaia.
I know Irene didn't tell me the whole truth.
Why… do you say that?
Is she with another guy? Have you heard at all? I don't know.
Everyone in school will know soon if so.
Let's keep walking.
-Why? You know something? -Asier, it doesn't matter now.
Please, tell me.
No. No, she's not seeing a guy.
Then maybe if I talk to her at Saint John's Eve, I can fix it.
Uh no.
No, look…
Asier, I'm gonna tell you because otherwise, you won't forget it.
All right, she told me in confidence.
Yeah? What did she say?
Amaia, please.
Well, she likes girls. She told me that she's a lesbian.
-That's impossible. No way, that… -Fuck.
I told her I wouldn't say anything.
Oh, hey. Please, Asier, don't tell her.
-Okay? -No, no.
LUCÍA: WHAT TIME? ZHAO: IT STARTS AT NINE
JAVI: 9:30 I'LL BE LATE. SEE YOU THERE
Amaia!
Yep?
Amaia! Amaia, guess what?
Ona, I'm busy.
We're moving back to Barcelona!
Well, what everyone is saying is that Irene is a lesbian.
People get bored.
Andrea told me that Jokin told her, and Asier told him.
Well, it sounds like your typical case of telephone.
Damn, Amaia, come on, man.
She's gonna be even later. She's the new you.
Watch it!
Well, I still think Asier and Irene are getting back together.
No way! Irene's all mine.
Yeah right. You wish.
Seriously. We had sex a few months ago.
-Sure. -Didn't I tell you?
Right, of course you did. You totally had sex, yeah.
In your imagination! You were jerkin' it, man!
Hey, It's DJ Chivite on the decks!
-Come on! I love this song! -Well, let's dance!
And Mom knows about it?
I'm sure the three of us will convince her.
It's true, and Moussa said… he was waiting on a job,
and first, he needs to find an apartment.
You have to be patient. Okay?
I'm sure Dad will get it together fast.
Yeah. I don't know. We'll see what happens.
Besides, you know, Ona, you've got some cool stuff goin' here.
There's your friends.
And Íñigo. You like Íñigo a lot.
ASIER: YES. I'M COMING!
REALLY? I'M HEADING THERE
ASIER: SEE YOU SOON
This town has some great things about it.
What's wrong, you don't wanna go back?
We'll talk about it tomorrow, okay? I have to go, and I'm really late.
-Don't you want to go back? -Ona. Seriously. Tomorrow, okay?
And that's how you enter a party.
At just the right moment.
When everyone else is already here, and you're the only one missing.
Then when you get there, everybody stares at you.
Because they were all waiting for you.
And why were they waiting?
Well, because you're the fucking queen of this fucking party
and this whole fucking town.
I trusted you. I thought we were friends.
Psst.
Are you here to say, "I told you so?" Who the fuck do I think I am?
I am an asshole, that's who.
Well, an asshole, you say? Nah, you're not.
I deceived everyone, Javi.
I don't have any power.
I just told them what they wanted to hear, that was it.
I even used what I knew about them to get what I wanted.
I know, you tried to tell me, I know.
But that's it, you know? It's done.
And I'm done casting cards, and doing spells and potions.
No reading palms. It's done.
Oh, you were reading palms?
-Yeah. -Jesus…
But I'm scared.
'Cause if I don't cast cards, then what?
Who am I then?
You're you.
Amaia. My friend.
Sorry.
It's strong, huh?
No!
Okay, don't panic, all right, girl? I got your emergency kit.
Let's see. My girl!
What? Gross. Ugh, this is gross. I'm all sticky.
I'm like Carrie. But like a boozy version!
Irene just must have found out what happened at Chivite's party.
Jealous ex. That's all.
One time this chick threw a cell phone at my head.
-You remember, right? -You dodged it like in The Matrix!
Why did she do it?
She knew that her boyfriend had cheated, but she didn't know who with.
And I was completely wasted and didn't know a thing.
Now, I admit I have a reputation. But I don't know, man.
Ask me first or something, right?
That's that!
You're stunning, babe.
Come on, let's go.
-Come on! -Let's go.
I just wanna put my head in the sand.
No, Amaia, no! We're having fun and nobody's going to ruin it, all right?
That's right!
Okay, look…
Give me two minutes. I'll get fixed up right quick.
And then we'll have a toast. And no fuckin' cheap booze.
Okay.
Let's go!
-I'll leave this here, okay? -Okay.
See you soon.
Let's go!
To the bar, let's run!
ASIER: YOU HERE YET?? I DON'T SEE YOU…
Come on, Amaia. You didn't come all this way for nothing.
Wipe that face off and go for it.
-Hey, Asier! -Thanks.
-What's up, guys? -Hey.
-Should we go? -Here.
-Let's go. -Hey, how's it goin'?
-How are you? -I'm good.
-Should we go talk for a bit? -Huh?
I said, did you want to go and talk?
-Yeah? Mm-hmm. -Mm-hmm. Okay.
How are you?
Well, it's almost like the pieces of the puzzle started to fit.
Have you talked again?
No. I avoid her every chance I get.
Anyway, we used to argue every day.
It was like being on a… I don't know, a roller coaster.
Maybe it's just… it's the best thing for both of us.
Yeah, maybe so.
But hey, Asier. It's Saint John's Eve. Let's not talk about your ex, huh?
Yeah, you're right. Let's change the subject.
We can go have a drink with the guys.
Uh, I really don't feel like it. I'm okay like this.
All right.
Yeah, DJ Chivite! Yeah! It's my song!
Sorry, it's just so much partying and shouting, and everyone's wasted…
Sorry, I know I'm boring.
No. You're not boring.
Yes, I am.
No, Asier, seriously.
I think you're perfect.
No way.
What are you doing?
I'm sorry.
No, I'm sorry, it's just that… I thought that…
What did you think?
Nothing. Nothing. That's the problem. I wasn't thinking.
I'm sorry.
Look, Amaia, but I don't want anything with you.
I don't want to be rude.
Yeah.
This whole Irene thing is really recent, and--
No, even if it wasn't recent.
No.
-Was that why you outed Irene? -I told you because you asked about it.
No. I asked if she was seeing someone else.
And with the cards?
What about the cards?
I cast the cards because you asked me to do it.
Now I get it all. Another puzzle that's clear.
I don't get it. What puzzle?
Amaia, I have one question. Just one.
-Asier-- -No, enough bullshit.
Did you do all of this to hook up with me?
Huh?
So it's true what they say. You're a witch.
No, come on! Asier, I did it because you guys weren't okay.
-Fuck you, Amaia. -Asier.
Amaia!
Amaia?
What's going on?
I'm going to Barcelona.
It might piss you off, but how good of a DJ is Chivite?
Oh shit. It's that dude again.
Come on, you guys.
Oh man! Damn, he's cute!
He's super cute, but… so what? He can't just go around staring at people.
Not at you. He's staring in this general area.
He and his little gang can't scare me. I'm not going to be terrorized.
-Don't even think about it. -Hey!
What are you looking at, huh? If you have a problem, say it then.
It's nothing. I've just seen you in town and at our school.
I noticed. Why am I being followed?
What? You're not.
He's not following me, huh?
Do you think I'm an idiot and I don't know what's going on?
Well, okay, yeah… yeah, okay, I'm following you a little.
I wanted to tell you something, but every time, I just…
And every time I've seen you around, well…
Well, here I am. What do you want to tell me?
Nothing…
What do you mean?
I…
I'm into you.
Ooh.
What's in Barcelona, huh? The weather's overrated.
Uh, my friends, for example?
Yeah, and you have us here.
Javi, Lucía, and me.
The Chinese guy, the fatty, the gay, and the new girl.
-It doesn't sound as good without you. -No.
Besides, I mean, why would you leave because of a guy?
-It's not because of him. -Oh, come on.
Well, maybe.
And because I just embarrassed myself. Twice in the same night.
That's a good enough reason.
Miriam threw up on a speaker. It's covered in throw-up right now.
That's not the same, no. Mine's worse.
-No. -Yeah.
-Hey, I need it more than you do. -Give it to me. Hey!
-Amaia! -Yes? Amaia, what?
Wait. Lemme see.
Dude. Jeez, man. What did you put in this?
Well, nothing. I lost my balance.
Okay, right.
Hey… you and I? It's crazy, isn't it?
Yeah, we're a perfect match!
Yeah, for sure.
Girl, you can't go.
You blind or what?
I was gonna play a great song.
Hey, wait. You know what? I have a rule, all right?
This is my party, and no one can ruin it.
All right, come on!
All right. What's this great song you're gonna play?
I'll let you pick.
No. You definitely didn't text me. I would remember.
Yes, of course I did. But I didn't upload pictures.
I didn't want anyone to find out.
Wait, Shy2005?
That's right, I'm the guy.
I'm Javi.
Uh, Romeo.
Yeah, I'm Juliet.
It's Romeo.
Seriously?
Plus, it's Grandma's original recipe.
This will land you your ideal man. Your Romeo.
Someone hit me up, but he doesn't have a photo.
Shy2005. I'll just ignore him. It doesn't matter.
-That's not how it works. -What happened when we trusted?
We want Fran Chivite to suffer. And to feel real fear.
Chivite He crashed his bike. He's in the hospital.
Zuri and Jokin made up just after the spell.
You have a gift. You're special… chosen!
The Chosen One.
Do you believe in magic?
Well… no.
No, neither did I.
But I do now.
How's that?
I don't know.
You want the headphones?
Wow. Who caused all this? You, Amaia.
And you know what that means?
That you are the witch of this town.
And your magic has only just begun.
Well, hey, it looks like you are a little bit special, after all.