And then we began to make our way.
I even had a job in San Diego.
But the damn border patrol sent us back.
I tried to cross a few times but the gringos make it hard.
So, we just hang around the border with no money.
Didn't Abel go with you?
We split up after a while. He took off to Houston.
He disappeared.
Almita disappeared too.
Almita, really?
Yes, she did.
A lot has gone on since you left.
I got married.
You, married, Susanita?
That's great! I thought something was different.
- Those aren't your teeth. - No, they're new.
- They look very good. - Thank you.
This child has to rest now.
Take him to my room, Mom.
Go with her, Tina. Don't be afraid. We'll live here.
No, Chava. First you have to speak to your father.
Why? He can't still be mad.
No more dominoes?
No way.
Fidel died.
Zacarias and Doc are in jail.
And the poet hasn't been around here since you left.
Guess what? I got married.
- With who? - With Susanita.
You married Susanita!
She got you young and stupid.
Stupid maybe...
...but now I'm your father's right hand man.
Careful! Your father.
Dad...
I'm back, Dad.
I brought you a whiskey. Your favorite kind.
This was Abel's room. Remember?
It's very dirty, but you can stay until you find something better.
- Thank you. - It smells really bad, Chava.
Don't give me a hard time, dammit!
I'll show my dad, I can make it without his help.
Get settled, I'll let you be.
Excuse me.
Don't screw me up!
Susanita! Susanita!
I haven't yet thanked you for treating us so well.
And don't think I've forgot the money you lent me.
I'll pay you every last cent as son as I can.
Forget it, Chava.
- You already paid me. - No, Susanita.
You opened love's doors to me.
Thank you, Susanita.
What are you doing here?
I don't want you in my house. Out! Dammit!
What a lack of respect. This is all I needed.
What's this racket?
Old nag! I said I didn't want to see your fucking son...
...or his bitch here. - Shut up! You'll wake the baby.
Get that scum out or I'll toss it into the trash.
Rutilio, how dare you be so shameful!
You'll see!
You have a... very nasty grandfather.
Look, Rutilio, his nose and forehead are just like yours.
- Lies. - Yes, it's true.
Rutilito.
Know what they named him?
Rutilio.
Rutilio?
Hold him, don't be afraid.
What a beautiful boy.
Chava, congratulations! You did well.
- Give him to me. - What a boy you have.
- Give him to me! - Leave him.
- You don't want me here. - You'll hurt him.
- Chava, please. - I'm his grandfather, Chava.
Give it to him, Chava.
Mrs. Cata?
Looking for Mrs. Cata?
No one's there.
She'll be back tonight.
Do you want to leave a message?
I know you.
Aren't you Alma's friend?
What do you know about her?
Nothing.
I just came by to visit Mrs. Cata.
- Well... - Don't you remember me?
I'm Chava, Abel's friend.
We met at the bar.
Yes I remember. Alright, I'm leaving.
- I'll go with you. - I can find my way out.
I'll be right back. Take the suitcase.
It can't miss.
With this potion our lady Saint Anne got pregnant.
She was an old lady.
Who?
Our lady Saint Anne, the Holy Virgin's mother.
It won't make me sick like the other one?
No. It's the results that count.
Drink it all down.
- Susanita, a serenade! - It's very bitter.
Mrs. Cata, I came back.
Susanita, I came back.
Tell Alma to come out.
Oh, Abelito.
- What do I tell him? - Tell him.
Oh, Abelito... Alma... disappeared.
This pot is great, buddy. Have some.
What a bitch! How can she say she just dissapeared?
For a daughter, you'd even look in hell.
Chill out. She looked for her. I swear, she did.
Sure, I can tell.
How did it go for you on the other side?
Like shit.
Well, at least you earned good money.
Don't break my ass!
All I want is to find Alma. Don't mess with me.
Where is she? Where do I look for her?
Maybe she had an accident. Maybe she's dead.
She's not dead. No way.
What?
How do you know? Wait. How do you know?
- Do you remember Maru? - Who?
Maru, Alma's friend, asshole.
I ran into her one day. You can imagine.
Don't go, Chava! What did she say? What?
You won't like it, Abel. Forget that woman.
Why won't I like it? Why?
What do you know?
She became a whore, asshole!
A professional whore, man.
Shit, I said you weren't going to like it.
So I told Doc...
The first thing we do when we get out of this filthy jail...
...is have a round of dominoes with our buddies.
Nobody inside played?
Inside, there's only time to break your ass.
How would Amado Nervous put it, Ubaldo?
"I only found the long nights Of my pain ".
"You hadn't promised me nights of fun and game ".
Fun and games from now on, we're all together again.
You're here now. I guess Mr. Ru forgave you.
You must be getting it on with him.
"I loved, I was loved. The sun caressed my face ".
Shit, poet, you never change.
What's the matter with the barber?
He's so drunk, he doesn't know his name.
No, he suffers from love.
Whores. Whores!
My woman too, to tell you the truth.
And you know with who?
With that idiot I put in jail, and who's back out again.
She betrayed me.
When I loved her most, she betrayed me.
Get Abel out, he's too drunk. Hurry up!
Abel, let's go, buddy. Come on now.
Look at yourself.
You knew, man, and you didn't tell me.
- It hurts seeing you like this. - You're a good friend.
That's enough, asshole.
You know...
You know, Chava.
Don't be so thick-headed, I don't know anything.
Even if she is a whore...
I want to see her.
She has to tell me face to face.
I'll come back tomorrow when you're sober.
No, don't leave, man. Help me!
Take me to where she is.
When you went to Tijuana, I stood up for you.
I went with you because you asked me.
It won't do any good to see her. You'll only feel worse.
Listen everyone. This is boring, very sad.
Kika and Beba are going to do a little number...
...dedicated to all the handsome gents here tonight.
Alright, action!
Lucia, what will you play?
Everybody, get happy!
Damn, man, look at that ass. I would screw her.
There you go, Colombia's finest.
So, are we going to dance tonight?
What are you doing here?
Sit down, we can talk here.
Why did you do this to me?
Answer me!
You left when I needed you most.
So, it was easier for you to become a whore?
No, it wasn't easy.
I was silly, blind.
But I love you so much, Abel.
I've always loved you.
Sure, I can see that.
You don't understand.
What don't I understand?
What life is all about.
Or, like Mom says, "Destiny".
I worked like a mule to earn some money.
To return for you.
To...
...marry you.
You promised you'd wait.
I remember very well.
I was always thinking about you too.
Every day.
Every hour.
What are you doing here?
Who is this fucker, Karina?
- He's a friend, Jose Luis. - A friend of yours?
Well, he can't be here. Toņo.
Get the shit out of here!
- Please, Jose Luis. - Wait, Abel!
This whore belongs to me, asshole!
Please go, Abel.
- I didn't hear you, shit head! - Leave, Abel.
Bitch, you don't have friends.
You don't have anything.
Nothing.
You have no clothes, nor earrings.
You have no name, Karina, you idiot.
You hear me?
Look at me.
You don't have friends, nor family. You have nothing.
You only have me. Jose Luis.
Jose Luis is all you have.
We already talked about this. It's not the first time.
You've been stealing from me since we got married.
My mother required an operation. I needed money.
Why didn't you ask?
I thought I could pay you back from my savings.
I don't believe you, Guicho.
I don't believe you at all. You'd better leave here.
Here, here it is.
You're shameful. Get out! Get out!
You've never understood anything. You're a pig!
I'm sorry.
Leave!
Don't be so hard.
Don't be so hard!
Yes...
What's up, man? I came for you.
Maru is having a party at her house.
It's late, but we may still get there in time.
You need a distraction, man. Forget all that.
I can't.
Where are you going?
Don't tell me you're going to see that bitch.
Are you nuts? What's the matter with you?
Forget her.
Listen to me, as a friend, as a brother.
Then, I'm going with you.
This is my affair, Chava.
All mine.
- No, I've never tried it. - You'll like it.
Abel, no! No!
No, please! I beg you.
Let me have him, boss.
Chicken shit!
I warned you, asshole!
Nothing happend. Sit down. Calm down.
Take this. Nothing happened. Calm down.
I'm okay, don't worry.
I'll go for a cab.
Don't leave.
Stay awhile.
I'll get you to a hospital, and you'll get better.
So we can get married.
In your white dress, and your bridal veil.
All our neighbors will see us together.
- And they'll see you smile at me - Yes my love.
All of them will see how much you really love me.
- Yes, my love, everyone. - Everyone.
Everyone...
THE END