A NETFLIX SERIES
Bar Bero?
Hello?
-Let go. -Give it to me.
BRINGING UP BABY
-Where are you going? -To find Ramón.
Happy New Year!
Guess who I bumped into yesterday.
Marco Antonio.
He asked about you,
and I told him about your new lesbian situation.
Know what he said?
You'd get over it!
We're still laughing about it.
Mom, you don't have to tell the whole city either.
Honey, if someone asks about my little girl,
I tell them the truth.
With my head held high, darling.
Where's Vero?
-Isn't she around? -Vero.
-Hi, Yessenia. -Happy New Year, my darling!
-You too. -Kisses! How are you?
-Everything's great, thank you. -Great!
We get the keys to the new apartment today, Mom.
What a great way to start the year!
Congratulations, my girls!
-Thank you, Mommy. -Thanks.
-Yessenia! -Coming!
He's a pain in the ass, worse than toothache.
Kisses, my love.
-Bye, Mom. Kisses. -Bye.
When do you meet the architect?
Four o'clock.
I don't think I'll make it.
It's okay. I'm just checking everything's okay
and getting the keys.
It's okay if I don't go?
It'll be there tomorrow.
We need to organize the move.
I'll look for a cheap company online and we're good.
Awesome.
IBRA GOOD MORNING, CAN I ASK YOU A FAVOR?
YEAH, SURE
IT'S ABOUT ÁLEX...
-Good morning, Rosa. -How are you, Diego?
-What'll it be today? -Nothing. I came to give you this.
Ramiro asked me to pass it on.
What is it?
He only said he's leaving Barcelona tomorrow.
Thank you.
Hands off!
-What'll you give them? -Paintings...
That's impossible!
Wait a minute. Let's talk about it.
Anything else, email me.
I did. I apologized via email, WhatsApp,
even SMS. What more can I do?
-Leave me alone. -I can't.
We work together. Even if we didn't... Listen...
Will you stop?
I know I was out of order, okay?
That I didn't...
We shouldn't have got together before I knew what I wanted.
-I was an idiot. -And selfish.
Yes, and I'm very sorry.
But...
we could try to fix it.
I've had it!
Enough. Let's leave it.
Fix what?
I really appreciate you. I...
I'd like to think we can be friends.
You really think that?
-At first, it'd be... -Look, Bruno.
Friendship isn't a consolation prize to make you feel better.
I thought you were different.
I really did.
I liked that most about you.
-But you turned out to be a cliché. -Me?
You always complain no one loves you, and when someone might,
you treat them like shit because you're hung up on a hunk.
So forget it.
You're not forgiven, and we're not friends.
I love Núria. We won't go hungry.
Can I have your attention for a minute?
As you know, my son-in-law, Albert, is leaving the firm.
That means the management position is available.
After much reflection,
I have decided that
the best person for the job is our best architect.
I'm talking about Ramón Martínez.
A round of applause.
SUNYER ARCHITECTS
Hi, Mom.
"If you don't want to listen to me, at least listen to Juan."
When I was young, your father made us mixtapes
with music we liked.
He'd clown around, talking between songs,
like he was a DJ.
This is one of those tapes?
I haven't listened to it yet.
Good evening, DJ Juan here
with a song for his dear friend, Ramiro. "En el límite" by La Frontera.
You always said this was our song
because we lived on the boundary of friendship and love.
That boundary separated us.
I want to get rid of it.
I love you, Ramiro.
Never doubt that.
But not like I love Rosa.
She's my whole world.
I knew, as soon as I saw her, I'd spend my life by her side.
I know one day, you'll find
a love as great as the one I have for her.
So please, come back.
You'll always have a place in my life,
in Rosa's life,
and in our son, Álex's, life.
VERO AND PATRICIA SEVEN YEARS GROWING TOGETHER
Everything okay?
Patricia?
-All okay? -Yes.
You did a great job.
Glad you like it. I need a signature before I go.
Yes, of course.
-Here and here. -Okay.
Sorry we went over budget.
It's not your fault.
The main thing is it's perfect.
Is it me or...
I think I saw you at Bar Bero on New Year's, right?
I was there for a minute. Were you?
Yes. My partner owns the bar.
Vero?
Yes. Do you know her?
We talked a bit. But I had no idea.
You've done the renovation by yourself.
Yes, of course.
Have you been together long?
Seven years. Like the tree.
I planted the seed from the lemon in my gin and tonic on our first date.
I didn't think it'd germinate,
but, well, love takes root in the most unexpected places.
You know what...
I love most about architecture?
What?
This.
Renovating places like this.
We have lots of big projects.
Theaters, hotels,
pavilions. But...
nothing is as exciting as building a home.
Thank you.
-Nice to meet you. -You too.
I don't know why I took it.
I never had a photo of your father.
I hope these sheets are okay. They're all I've got left from Álex's bed.
Anything will do. I slept in a cabin for years, remember.
So you need to be comfortable now.
We'll buy new sheets after the holiday for the Wise Men.
We can get a new bed.
They sell cheap ones you build yourself.
I'm only staying until I find somewhere.
-I don't need a new room. -I'll get you a blanket.
I turn the heating off at night. Don't want you to be cold.
Know what you're doing?
Not really.
But you can rest assured.
No more lies.
It must've been hard living like that.
Did you find anyone?
I spent half my life in love with a ghost.
And before I knew it,
40 years had passed and I hadn't really loved anyone.
What's the point in living like that?
How's the new apartment? You haven't said anything.
Good. Patri said everything's okay.
Did she send a photo or a video?
No, but I'll see it tomorrow.
I can feel your enthusiasm. You don't buy an apartment every day.
Want to see it with me tomorrow?
Yes! We can organize a housewarming party.
What? No way.
No parties. I don't want you destroying my new home.
We'll do it before you move, destroy the old one.
We have to celebrate, Vero. Long live the lesbians!
You have a customer.
-Ramiro. -Hello, Javier.
I thought you were leaving.
Me too, but here I am.
I wanted to tell you I worked things out with Rosa and Álex.
I'm pleased.
A tequila, please.
A tequila.
Bit early, isn't it?
For drinking, yes,
but I'm terribly late for other things.
I don't want to waste time.
Neither do I.
What's all this?
Don't get too excited. It's grilled chicken and broccoli.
Celebrating is one thing, cheat day is another.
Okay. But what are we celebrating?
The Three Wise Men.
We always celebrated Santa in my house.
Way to knock our tradition. You should be ashamed.
Grilled chicken by candlelight isn't exactly traditional.
Álex, don't do this.
Do what?
Pretend you aren't excited. It doesn't suit you.
It's just... no one's ever made me a romantic meal.
And I've never made one.
-Come on, it'll get cold. -Come.
Sit down.
I wanted to get a roscón.
But they were huge.
So I asked the bakery for a smaller bit...
Sorry, what?
There's no roscón.
No worries. I don't have much of a sweet tooth.
We'll think of an alternative dessert.
Your plate?
What's this?
Your gift from the Wise Men.
But I didn't get you anything.
Don't worry.
Open it.
BOARDING PASS BARCELONA - DAKAR
A trip?
-This must have cost... -Nothing.
My flight attendant friend got them for me.
I just paid the airport fees.
-We leave tomorrow. -I'm working. I can't go.
Vero said you can take ten days off.
I was stuck between Mykonos or Ibiza,
but there are no parties, so I thought, "Why not somewhere warm?"
Sure, but... Senegal?
Now is the best time to visit.
Dry season, no rain.
We can spend all day at the beach.
You don't like it?
Ibra, I love it.
-I really do. -Look.
Senegal isn't the best country for a gay couple,
but we'll be okay.
And...
I'd like you to meet my parents.
Your parents?
We've not been dating long, so it might be a bit fast.
But I've never felt like this before.
I've never been with someone so...
so similar to me.
Me either.
I don't want to lose this, Álex.
I think I'm falling for you.
Hello?
Why are you still awake?
It's been quite a night.
Thirty minutes before closing, a group came in
and wouldn't leave. Well...
They didn't get the hint when the music stopped.
Are there any leftovers? I'm starving.
Aren't you going to ask me about the apartment?
You said everything was okay.
Is it?
I was there all afternoon
thinking that...
something was missing.
I went over the parquet, faucets, tiles.
Everything is perfect, ready to move in.
Well... then...
what's the problem?
It's not a home.
It won't be until we live there.
Do you think that'll be enough?
It'll really be our home,
not just a change of scenery?
Of course it will.
Then why aren't we happy?
-We are. -No, we aren't, Vero.
-Yes. -No, love.
We just got the apartment of our dreams.
We should be celebrating.
Jumping on the bed, like when we got the mortgage.
We haven't even organized the move.
Well, it's been a difficult time,
in the middle of the holidays,
but we'll start tomorrow.
We will or I will?
What do you mean?
You left everything to me.
You have more free time,
and... I don't know a thing about interior design, Patri.
Or it was never a joint project.
-Not really. -That's not true.
It's why you wanted to go to Ibiza.
No.
Or why you wanted an open relationship and tons of other things.
-You were probably scared to tell me. -No.
Or maybe you didn't realize what was happening.
I don't know.
But it's clear to me.
Vero.
Look at me.
You're not happy with me.
And if you're not happy,
I can't be happy either.
But, Patri, I love you.
And I love you.
But it's not enough.
Love is just the seed.
The fruit it bears matters most.
And what we do with it.
BRINGING UP BABY
-Hey. -Hey.
Come on.
What's this?
Hey!
Look what I found at home.
Did the Wise Men bring lots of gifts?
They left me gifts for you.
They're sleepy.
This one says "Artur."
Let's see you open it.
And this one says "Julia."
-Wow! -Let's see.
Let's see...
Well?
LOW BATTERY 20% CLOSE
Just what I wanted!
Really?
But you've been so naughty this year.
Thank you, Uncle Bruno.
We should thank the Three Wise Men.
Go and play.
Come on.
And this one is for...
-Ariel. -Look!
-Look. -For Ariel.
They're sleepy.
-They're tired. -Lovely!
Like it? You can exchange it. There's a receipt.
No, they're cute.
-Right, Albert? -Come here.
Look!
-Hi. -Hey.
To the airport, please.
IBRA ON MY WAY
I'M ALREADY HERE
BRUNO THE SNOB
CALLING
Come, sit.
Well done, darling.
ÁLEX 2 GYMS INCOMING CALL
There's coconut nougat. Who wants some?
The number you have called is unavailable. Please leave a message after the beep.
Hey, Bruno. It's Álex.
I guess you're busy.
I'm on my way to the airport.
I'm going on vacation to Senegal, and...
I didn't want to leave without...
thanking you for my gift.
I watched it yesterday and loved it.
And, well...
I just wanted to tell you.
BRUNO THE SNOB CELL
Actually, I wanted to apologize.
I was wrong.
I shouldn't have let you go the first night we slept together.
I should've called you the next day.
VOICEMAIL ÁLEX 2 GYMS
I shouldn't have offered an alcohol-free beer.
I should've offered the beer you wanted.
But I didn't know you wanted it.
Sorry for saying this now.
I know you're with Ramón. I'm with Ibra. Everything's good.
I guess it's normal, right?
You've got your architect. I've got my gym guy.
It's what people expect from us.
-The number... -I've done the same thing for years.
Years spent getting up in the morning,
following exactly the same routine.
I make my protein shake,
eat breakfast, check Instagram, workout.
-Try to fill time in the afternoon. -Taxi!
Meeting someone before work.
Or I go to the bar early and clean bottles.
And I always end up on Grindr.
Then I talk to someone.
We meet up. We fuck.
And I always think, "Come on, Álex."
"It'll work out this time."
But I'm wrong. And I repeat it all again.
I've spent half my life doing it.
Looking for someone.
Now I've found him,
I don't know if it's what I want.
Because I'm not excited. I know myself,
and he doesn't make me feel the way you do.
It makes no sense telling you now.
I've missed my chance,
but I couldn't go to the other side of the world without telling you.
Even if it's too late.
I hope you'll be happy, Bruno.
Thank you.
Sure you want to get out?
-Hey! -Sorry.
-Sorry. Here. -Jeez.
Keep the change. Thanks.
Thank you.
Come on.
The number you have called is unavail...
ÁLEX 2 GYMS
Shit.
Thank you.
Bruno!
You didn't go?
I couldn't.
Not after everything I said.
Ramón and I broke up.
Ibra and I broke up.
We shouldn't have dated. I always thought about you.
Me too.
That's got to mean something.
I know this is crazy,
and we always end up fighting.
We're completely different.
Like Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant.
But if they gave it a shot, why shouldn't we?
We might not have a happy ending,
but we can have a beginning.
If you want.
I only had time to write him a message at the airport.
If I hadn't got it, I wouldn't have gone to his house that night.
-A very simple message. -An emoji.
-A smile. -A smiley.
That's all it took.
Probably the best message I've ever received.