It's clean, isn't it?
Don't be such a lazy ass.
You're always so filthy, for real.
AMBULANCE
Let's get to work, fam!
Two boxes of gauze...
- Two? - Yeah, two.
Two of alcohol...
three of ethanol...
Yeah?
Four packs of water for injection...
Two packs of surgical soap...
A pack of syringes.
Water for injection... Four.
Yeah?
Four saline solutions.
And that's it!
AMBULANCE
All right.
BASIC FIRST AID TRANSFERS
That goes over there.
Really?
Look what was hidden over there.
Damn.
Wow.
- Anything to add, Ramón? - Look.
Huh... Speak of the devil.
Don't worry about her, son.
They promised to find her a new owner who'll treat her right.
You're probably going to send her off to someone who doesn't know their stuff.
And I didn't even get to ride it again.
Not even to say my goodbyes.
Who said you'd never be able to ride in it again, man?
We can work one last shift tonight.
Marcus, we just washed her.
We'll wash her again, for Julio.
Come on, Dad.
Lety, what do you think?
Okay. Just because it's the last time.
Yes!
- Can you come? - I need to get up early tomorrow.
We can do it another day.
Come on, Doc...
Let's do it tonight.
Well, all right. Last round, fam.
Thanks.
Let's go. One more, and we're done.
MIDNIGHT FAMILY
INSPIRED BY THE DOCUMENTARY MIDNIGHT FAMILY
Have you seen Bernie?
- He's in the kitchen. - Thank you.
You beat the egg and put it in the pan.
Good to see you, mate.
Weren't you dead?
Now I see you were partying.
Don't be like that.
Could you give us a moment, please?
Yeah, yeah, sure.
Sorry.
Thank you.
- Bye. - Bye.
I know leaving like that was wrong.
I'm sorry.
Please don't be mad.
I'm not mad.
I was worried.
But...
It would've been nice to get a call, a text, or whatever.
You're right.
I'm sorry for messing shit up and then just ghosting you.
Well, that's that.
You had to go because that's what you needed.
I can understand that.
So we're good, all right?
Come on.
Why are you so nice?
Can't you be a bit more of a...
A douche, or an asshole, or--
Of course I could. I just don't want to.
Things are going to change a lot.
Especially for Julito.
Yes, but he'll get used to it.
It would be easier for him if his mom was home.
There we go.
Well, I'm doing what you want, Lety.
I'm off the ambulance.
Look, I'm starting a new life.
Look, Ramón.
The ambulance was never the real issue.
You were.
All right then, we can just keep playing dumb.
Because I'm the one you love.
I don't know what you're talking about.
You're so stubborn.
Aren't you late for work?
I'll let you know how it goes.
You really don't need to.
Bye.
I'll let you know anyway.
Okay.
I need you to understand that your relationship with Bernardo
doesn't sway things in your favor.
Actually...
I'd say it's quite the opposite.
We said that if you messed up again, you'd be out.
Yeah, I know I fucked up.
I meant to say... I was wrong.
Don't worry. I've come to understand you have no filter.
At my place, they were all speechless after you came over.
But, indeed, I think, for once
you've used the right word to describe what you've done.
Look, Doctor.
I've been riding that ambulance since I was a child.
Worked there my whole life.
It's not like anyone asked me what I wanted.
So, what do you want?
I want to be a doctor.
And how are we going to prevent you from disappearing again?
My dad sold the ambulance.
So, I'm giving this my all.
Even if he hadn't sold it... this is my priority.
You're way too far behind, Marigaby.
I'll catch up, Doctor.
And you didn't make it to your exam.
Despite the fact you were given a second chance.
I'll speak to my teacher.
He won't be very happy with you.
You know I'm going to the US with you, right?
Man, are you really selling it?
Yeah, dude.
She's being retired.
We've been through so much here, haven't we?
I still have your little souvenir in here.
What?
Wanna say your goodbyes to the ambulance or what?
One last time?
You in?
Fuck.
Dude.
Come on, dude. I'll get down.
Damn.
Fuck.
See? This happened because you drive me crazy.
We should go eat lunch somewhere else, right?
The thing is, those assholes are here.
Remember we're here to show no fear.
Maybe we should give their money back.
We can't.
We spent it all, remember?
Why did you give them those cheap pictures?
We had some old pictures, come on.
Well, that's on you too.
- What's on me? - You never gave me anything good.
Well, that's not my fault.
Plus, I'm getting beat up. You're not.
- Damn, he's out. - Help!
- Is he okay? - Help!
- Hurry! - Did he pass out?
- Is he okay? - Make way. Move!
- What happened? - They bumped heads and...
Is he going to be okay? He's unresponsive.
Well, he won't ask for his money.
Hyporeflexive pupils. Hey!
We have to call an ambulance.
Now!
Go!
Morning, Mr. Ramón.
You work here now, don't you?
- I do, girls. - That's nice, isn't it?
- Congratulations. - Thank you.
- Say "hi" to Marcus for us if you see him. - I will!
Tere!
See? Everyone is happy you're here.
I'll take you to good places so the food is good for you.
And to the taco places where you can get nice discounts.
- I just want to get to work. - That's the spirit.
Before I show you your office, please don't judge it by its size.
What matters is that it works.
Does that have a double meaning?
It'll grow on you.
I'm sure it will.
I'll leave you to it.
- I'll be back for lunch. - See you later.
Does anyone know how this thing works?
You can't park here.
I can't?
According to whom?
Well, us.
That's very odd, Officer. I park here every day.
How much are we talking? So you can fuck off.
What's your problem?
Can't you see we're just talking here?
I only see you trying to fuck with me.
Marcus, let's go, okay? It doesn't matter.
There. See?
Listen to your girl.
You're talking to me, asshole. What's she have to do with it?
All right, you're a big guy. Let me just remind you of one thing.
- What, man? - We are the authority!
- Chill, asshole! Relax, man! - Hey! Stop that!
You son of a bitch. You can't--
Leave her alone, man! She's pregnant, you asshole!
- Cristina! Are you okay? Let's see. - Get the hell out of here! Okay, man?
You fuck off, assholes!
You all right?
- No. It hurts. - Fuck.
Hi, miss. Are you all right?
We're almost there, Crisis.
Well done, kid.
You acted fast.
Thanks, I'm a paramedic.
Well, my dad is.
My sister is studying at the university.
Right! You're Ramón Tamayo's son, aren't you?
Pepe!
He's Tamayo's son.
I should've figured.
Your dad taught me everything I know.
We'll handle it.
Tell your dad that Edgar's nephew says, "hello."
Nice going!
You saved us, Julio.
What?
You know about medicine.
So--
But don't let your ideas go crazy again.
That's how you get us in trouble.
You lack ambition, my guy.
But not knowledge!
Hi, there. Professor, I want to apol--
I think I'm having déjà vu.
Let me guess. You want to...
Take your exam for the third time?
Do you think we're all at your service here?
The arrogance.
- I know I don't deserve another chance. - Then we finally agree.
My future depends on this.
Hold on, Miss Tamayo.
Don't make your future my responsibility.
At least try something more original.
The only thing I can decide is whether you stay or leave.
And my answer is no.
This is clearly no place for you.
But look at the bright side.
You can now keep riding your ambulance without getting in trouble.
If you're that into being on the streets, you're better off there than here.
See? You do have a future.
You know what?
You're right.
I didn't get into medical school...
to get rich,
or to work at the finest hospitals,
or to publish my research.
Or to attend your lessons or present your exams...
I study medicine because I want to help people.
Because I don't want people to die on me on the streets.
I want to know what I can do to get them to hospital or their homes alive.
And if I can't help everyone, at least most of them.
You don't define my future.
Nobody does.
I'm going to be a doctor and I don't care what I have to do to get there.
And you, all of you, keep making fun of ambulances and paramedics.
But I'd pay to see you out there.
Maybe you need to get your hands a little dirty.
Excuse me.
Your exam needs to be perfect.
Make one mistake and you're out.
There will be none.
First thing tomorrow.
You better be there.
Bernie.
They're letting me take the test, man!
I'm so damn happy, for real.
I'll tell you all about it later, all right? Kisses.
Dr. Luna.
Do you need a ride, Miss Tamayo?
No, thanks.
The subway gets there faster.
So, to what do we owe the pleasure?
I wanted to say, "hi,"
and to thank you for the other day.
There's nothing to thank me for.
I'm always gonna be there for you, hmm?
Don't get sentimental.
So. Did they take you back?
I'm not telling you. Do your research.
I'm sure they did. You always get your way.
Not always.
You're made for great things, Miss Tamayo.
I think I'd better get going.
Yeah, you'd better. Because I'm dying to kiss you.
If I allow it, that is.
That's why I won't even try.
Good on you.
I love you, Miss Tamayo.
I'm done pretending.
Whatever you do with that is up to you.
I really got myself into a mess, right?
I don't even know who I'm going to choose, so don't even get started.
But I do know I need to pass that exam and prove I'm ready.
Thank you for coming, Mom.
I almost didn't make it.
I'm up to here. So much work.
And you're supposed to be as well, aren't you?
I am. I haven't stopped working all day.
Baby,
you know I mean at school.
Even your girlfriend got her life together.
I actually thought it was a lost cause,
but she surprised me.
I-I'd even say you could learn a thing or two from her.
I have learned. That's why I wanted you to come see the axolotls.
And what we're doing over here.
These two are a ki--
Yeah, I know what axolotls are. No need to explain.
All right then.
Come with me.
I'm dropping med school, Mom.
Are you going to spend the rest of your life saving axolotls?
No. You know, the thing is,
when I look at you and Marigaby, I realize you have something I don't.
- The will to get ahead in life? - No, passion.
Passion for medicine.
Why would I keep wasting my time?
Or the teachers' time, or someone who actually wants to be there
and could use my spot.
This-This is not because you're my son. I don't joke with that, and you know it.
But you've got talent.
Don't waste it like that.
Try to understand.
I don't want you to feel like I think this isn't important,
because it clearly matters to you, and therefore it matters to me.
But I think you can do this later in life.
When you get your degree.
And finish your residency.
You're not getting the point. I found something that makes me whole.
- Like, truly whole. - Stop it, stop it.
Don't turn this into a cheap soap opera.
Look, I won't force you to do anything.
I never have.
When I divorced your dad
and you wanted to stay in Spain,
I accepted it because that's what you wanted.
Yes.
I want you to know that I support you in whatever it is you want.
Always.
- Even if I frankly can't underst-- - Thank you.
Relax, Son. They're checking her. It'll be fine.
Ramón, you go get Julio.
I'll figure out a way to meet you there.
Don't worry about that now.
In case you need it.
No, Ramón. Don't give me that, man.
We don't need the ambulance without you. Keep it.
If Cris has an emergency, you're gonna need the ride.
And if she's fine, then you come.
I'll explain it to Julito.
Thank you, Dad.
- I mean it, man. - Let me know if you need anything.
- Okay. - All right, let's go.
Both the mother
and the baby
are just fine.
Thanks a lot, Mario.
You can save your thanks.
You were lucky.
Cris is young.
And strong.
That's an advantage.
But don't put her in that sort of danger.
- Can I go now? - You need to rest.
We better keep an eye on you and the baby for a couple more hours.
Just to be sure.
I'll leave you two to talk.
But get some sleep.
I'll tell Martita to charge the appointment from your rides.
This guy doesn't miss a chance.
Did you really need to go up against the cops?
- What did you want me to do? They got-- - You know how cops are.
Ramón left me these in case we needed anything, okay?
In case we need to go somewhere else or something.
You've got your ride tonight, right?
The last shift you work together?
Yeah, man, it was my idea. But this is the last time, I promise.
I know they're waiting on you, Marcus, but...
I don't want to be alone.
The doctor said you needed some rest.
Let me go give them the keys.
I talked to my parents, I still have to talk to my siblings.
I need to see them and tell them we're going to the US.
Two hours. Be right back.
I'll be back.
Why did you give the ambulance to Marcus?
Let's hope he doesn't fool around with it.
Your brother is busy.
But he's coming, isn't he?
Sorry, there weren't any buses!
Excuses!
So?
They said that
I can stay in college if I pass the exam.
I thought I would have to beat their asses.
- You have nothing to say? - Ah, yes, congrats.
So, where's the ambulance?
Aren't you excited?
Not really.
You know I'm going to miss the ambulance.
Look. Speak of the devil.
- It's all right. - Look who's here.
- You made it. - You are late!
- Give me a fucking break. - All good over there?
I'm in a rush. I need to go back.
- I just need to tell you something. - What do you mean "in a rush"?
Come on. You said this was our last night together.
- Easy. - Fuck no.
Y'all keep doing whatever you want.
And no one asks what I want.
But, Julio--
And the only time I've asked something of you, this happens.
No fair!
It's the last one, Marcus.
You promised. It was your idea.
First emergency only. Not the whole night.
I need to go see Crisis.
Then we'll talk. There's something I need to tell you.
Hey, no. That's my spot.
Nope. That's what you get for being late.
Nothing to be done, bro.
This kid is way too spoiled, Ramón.
- Scoot over, man. - Fuck.
Ramón, do you copy?
Copy, dear Carmen. Here we are.
You're gonna make me cry, big guy.
I'm really going to miss you guys. We've spent so many years working together.
My dad should really ask you out, Carmen.
Well, your dad is kinda slow.
I've been throwing him a bone, but he won't catch it.
- Whoa. - All right.
- Damn, Ramón! - Is this really where it all ends?
What do you mean, dear? I'm only looking out for myself.
You're always going to be my favorites, you know?
I'll miss you so much.
And to prove it, I'll give you the first case of the night.
Emergency procedure in the Tepeyac zone.
I haven't reported it so you better hurry.
- Got it. - Let's go.
Thanks for everything, dear Carmen.
Thank you, Ramón.
- For everything. - Thank you, dear Carmen.
CRIS, I'LL BE OUT A BIT LONGER
YOU ASLEEP?
BE THERE SOON
What the...
Don't wander off, kid. Okay?
- Good evening. - Evening.
What's the emergency procedure?
Someone got run over, two severely injured people,
possible internal injuries. Urgent first aid required.
Is the area secured?
Of course it is.
But, hey, what's he doing here?
This is no place for a kid.
He's my son. He's part of the team.
All right, as you wish. Just don't tell anyone I let him through.
Come on, we need two stretchers.
All right, let's hurry, Doc.
Let's take rigid stretchers and neck braces.
Son of a bitch.
Hi, fam.
I thought this was family only.
Who invited this guy?
- Is this asshole following us? - Chill, Dad, all right?
- All right, let's go down. - Let's go.
Let's go, fam. Cover up, Julito.
Hey, what a coincidence, right?
What are you doing here?
I'm on a soccer team. The Iron Bulls.
Sports are a good way to get children off the streets.
We're playing against Los Vulkánicos.
The local team. They brought lots of supporters.
It was getting out of hand,
and at some point, one of them took his truck,
sped up madly,
crossed through the field and boom!
He ran over Manuel.
- The goalie? - His leg is crushed.
Damn, his leg.
The other guy is over here. He's trapped between the seats.
- We can't get him out. - Those two are the only injured, right?
Yes. Well, and everyone who is still fighting over there.
Let's check the most injured first.
Him first and then the one inside the car.
He's been out for a while.
His pulse is weak.
I tied up his jacket to stop his bleeding.
Nice job, Luke.
Now the hard part is to take this off of him.
We need to take him out now.
We'll split into teams of two.
Marcus, come over.
Give him saline and immobilize him from his waist down.
- Yeah, Doc. - Dad, how's it going?
He's conscious, but it's going to be hard to remove him from the vehicle.
- Are the firefighters on their way? - Affirmative.
Julio, help. Hold this firmly.
I need to go see Cristina, man.
No. Well, too bad. Tell me what to do.
We're going to slide the stretcher underneath. Give me the neck braces.
When they're ready at the front, we'll move him.
His body is trapped between the panels.
We need to rule out internal injuries.
How's it going, Marcus?
Applying a tourniquet for extraction.
We need the extractors.
Fucking firefighters. They should be here already.
Dad, lift me up.
One, two, three, go.
Hey, pal, can you hear me? I'm a paramedic. I'm here to help.
I'm taking your pulse. Can you remember what happened?
Hold me firmly, Dad.
We're going to need to lift the car for the extraction.
Hurry, Julio, go get them. This looks bad.
Easy, man! Easy.
Marcus got Manuel in the ambulance. Do you need anything else?
- No, nothing, we're fine. - I better go just in case.
No, there's no need.
Quick. This doesn't look good. Probable internal bleeding.
Stretcher. Quick, please.
We need to rule out an internal injury now!
Deep breaths, deep breaths, that's it, that's it!
I've got the feet!
He's coming out. More, more, more.
Are we ready? Quick, over there.
CRIS: I'LL STAY AT THE HOSPITAL TONIGHT
MARCUS: I WON'T BE LONG
Damn it, Marcus. Come on.
Focus, Marcus. We'll take you there soon. We'll rescue this person first.
Damn it, Marigaby, I shouldn't even be here.
Marcus, help us.
Easy, easy. I'll help you, okay?
Sometimes I don't understand why we're gonna miss this.
- Doc. - What's up, man?
Could he have internal bleeding?
Dad, we need to get there soon, hit the gas.
I'm going as fast as I can.
I don't know,
it feels like we're part of something bigger than ourselves.
Something that makes a difference. Right?
Like, sometimes we're a bit dysfunctional,
but we all have our jobs and places.
And even if everything's going to change, I believe we make a pretty good team.
For fuck's sake, Cristina.
Fuck this.
Is it Cris?
She's not taking my calls.
Eat faster, can you, bro?
She's waiting for me.
Man, I'm sure they medicated her so she could sleep.
- She'll be fine. - But she should answer my call, right?
Call Mario Alonso.
Dad's coming.
The car guy died. Internal rupture.
The goalie was better off. He's stable, but his leg got amputated.
I ain't gonna miss that.
Those tragedies are like a kick in the nuts.
- You say that 'cause you're in a bad mood. - I said eat faster.
- Let's go. - Thanks.
Seriously.
Fuck, Cristina.
In the end, the car guy was all right, wasn't he?
What do you mean he was all right?
He died for being so violent.
Yeah, but he died doing what he liked.
What the fuck, Julio?
Unlike us. I thought we were going to grow old in this ambulance.
And tomorrow we're not even gonna have it anymore.
Surprise, man. Ramón's already growing old.
That's not true.
Pick up, man. Come on. Pick up.
Hello.
Crisis? Come on, baby. Why don't you answer my calls?
How are you? You all right?
Chill, I'm fine.
I'm sorry, Julito started bitching and forced me to tag along.
But I swear I'll be there soon, okay?
No, no, no, no, no.
For once in your life, take responsibility for your actions, Marcus.
Plus, Julio's a kid. He didn't force you to do shit.
Hey, I'm sorry. You know they can't do the heavy lifting.
But I'll be right back. I thought you were asleep, fam.
I told you I was scared and didn't want to be alone. And you didn't give a fuck.
All right, listen, I know I fucked up. I did. What do I do now?
But, like, come on, it's not a big deal.
It's okay. Really. We just have different priorities.
What the fuck? What does that even mean? Just stop, I'll be right back.
- Please. - No.
I'm about to be released and I'm gone.
Then I'm out of this country, as I said.
I know we planned it, we're going together.
Don't do this, man.
- Look, Crisis-- - We're not--
We're not going together, Marcus. I'm going on my own.
Crisis, don't do this, man. Crisis. Cristina.
- Fuck this. Ramón, hit the gas. - All right. Relax, Marcus.
- Just go faster, man. She's not okay. - I'm going faster. Relax!
Okay, but don't shout at him--
I'm not shouting, but what the fuck am I doing here, dude?
Ambulance K42, ambulance.
- We need tools. - Is it urgent?
That's right, over.
All ambulances, we have an emergency. A metro line has fallen.
...between Tezonco station and Oli--
We need more help, please.
We need ambulance support, stat.
- Do you copy? - I repeat: Tezonco and Olivos.
There is a report of severely injured people on the elevated railway.
Rescue teams, ambulances and firefighters are on their way...
Ramón, do you copy?
I know it's your last night, but I hope you can go. They need a lot of help.