01x01 - The Wedding

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[tense music playing]

[distant siren wailing]

[engine accelerating]

[tense music continues]

BRIDAL BOUTIQUE

OPEN - CLOSED

-[woman] Hi!
-No, I'm sorry, we're closed.

Made it. My car's good there, right?
They won't tow it?

No.

Uh… I'm so sorry, but I can't help you.
We are cashed out for the day.

It's okay. It's a dress I paid for.
I have the receipt right here.

Uh, just a sec.

It's, uh…

Um…

No, that's not it. Oh, oh!
This is it, this is it, this is it.

-That's it, then?
-Yes.

Uh, okay.
Do you need to try the dress back on? Or…

No. No, no, no. No, it's not mine.
It's my… It's my friend's.

I see.

[phone ringing]

Hello? Hi, babe. Everything okay?

[man] Hey, babe. Yeah, just getting ready.

I'm a little nervous. Are you?

Very nervous.

You getting cold feet?

Because I'll make you pay
for my suit rental if you are.

No, baby. I just landed. I just got here.

We've gotta be at the church
in three hours.

Oh no, I'll be there on time. Don't worry.

Okay, babe?

Oh, I'm about to go through immigration,
so I gotta hang up. Okay?

All right. See you soon, yeah?

Miss you.

[pensive music playing]

[chuckles] My friend is so crazy.
I swear. So intense.

One minute she's begging me
to pick up her dress.

-Here's your receipt.
-Next, she's asking me to do her hair--

-Thanks.
-Hey.

-Hey, this is Alejo Valdés's novel.
-Uh, yeah.

I've wanted to buy it since it came out,
but they're out of copies everywhere.

-How did you get one?
-Um, it was a gift.

-Oh. [chuckles]
-You can have it.

Uh… Wow, thank you.

-Sure.
-Um… Oh.

-I bet it looks stunning.
-Uh…

-Thank you!
-Congrats to the… to the bride!

No! No! No! No!

[man 2] Don't worry.
This is where you can pick it up.

You saw that the blinkers were on.
Why did you take it away?

Seriously, ma'am? You left it
right in the middle of the street.

No! No, no, no, please, not impound.
I can't go to impound.

I'm getting married today, okay?
Please, sir.

Oh, how wonderful. Enjoy your day.

[whimsical music playing]

No. No, no, no, no, no, no, no.

Hey, taxi! Taxi!

[car horn honking]

Please. Oh my God.

-Taxi. Taxi! Taxi! Please!
-[car horn honking]

Taxi, taxi, taxi, taxi!

-Yes! Yes, yes, yes, yes!
-[driver] Where you headed?

-To Santa Trinidad.
-Santa Trinidad?

-Damn, lady. Sorry. Too risky.
-Please, sir. I am begging you!

[whimsical music continues]

[phone chimes]

Hi. This is Susana.
I can't take your call at the moment.

[sighs]

Oh, hi. Just need the bathroom.

Excuse me.
The restroom's for customers only.

Oh my God, fine.
An aguardiente, then. Double.

[exhales]

[moaning]

[phone ringing]

Okay, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes.

Susana! Finally!

What's up? Who died?

Me. I could drop dead any second.
They impounded my car.

I can't get a taxi, Su.
I won't get there. I need a ride.

Give me your address. I'll get you.

This is precisely why
I specifically asked for a male driver!

-Whoa, whoa! Where are you going?
-Nah, nah. You, sir, are very rude.

-[man] What are you doing?
-Out.

["Con los ojos cerrados"
by Gloria Trevi playing]

We're doing what makes us the happiest.

Right, Alice? No?

Yeah.

No. No.

Mm-mm. Mm-mm.

What?

How bad could it be, huh?

Nothing bad will happen.

Nothing.

Nothing.

Relax.

Everything's fine.

["Con los ojos cerrados" continues]

[chuckles]

Okay.

I'm ready.

["Con los ojos cerrados" continues]

[music ends]

[indistinct chattering]

Damn, Pops. You look incredible.

[chuckles]

-Don't be rude.
-[man laughs]

I haven't worn this
since your mother's funeral.

It smells like mildew.

Mildew? Nah.

It just needs something. A little touch.

Here. Hmm?

Your mom would be delighted.

She always dreamt
of seeing you married with kids.

It's a shame that Chachi's
no longer with us.

No. No, she is here. Right beside us.

[father] Well then…

[exhales]

Well, can I get a little wisdom
or something, Pops?

I'm getting married today!

[laughs] This is good, son!

I'm glad to see you like this.

How, nervous?

No! Happy, excited.

-Now calm those nerves.
-You calm your nerves too.

[father] Mm.

Mmm.

Cheers.

[soothing music playing]

Mmm. Mmm.

[moans]

Here, keep the change.

JUST ALICE

EPISODE 1
THE WEDDING

Oh, you're here. I can't believe it.
Where's the car?

I gave it to a friend so he can work for
the rest of the day. Let's go.

No. No, no, no, no, no, no. Not that, no.

-I won't wear that. I am not wearing--
-You got a better idea?

-No, I don't. Give me that thing.
-Mm-hmm.

Ew, did you have shots
for breakfast or what?

[exhales] Double shot.

Alice, girl, you're seriously
getting married in white. You are unreal!

Yeah, well, you wish it was you,
but you're still single.

I have no one to make
that huge mistake with.

[lively music playing]

-[Alice] Hey, watch out for that car, Su!
-Chill, chill, chill.

Chill out, chill out.

Oh, this traffic is terrible.

-[Alice] Go, go, go, go, go!
-Okay!

[car horn honking]

-f*ck!
-What's wrong with you, you stupid b*tch?

Your mother's a stupid b*tch, you f*ck!
Now move this piece of sh*t!

-Not now, Su.
-Crazy b*tch.

Never call crazy "crazy," you as*h*le!

[Susana] Look at that.

We almost got ran over
by your favorite author.

Off we go, off we go.

[engine starting]

[rhythmic music playing]

[crowd cheering, clapping]

[woman 1] Bravo! Whoo!

-[cheering]
-[woman 2] Bravo!

I feel like everyone is expecting me
to give some sort of remarkable speech

or something,
but I have a confession for you all.

I am terrified of public speaking.

And that is precisely
why I became an author,

so my characters can speak for me.

I also think that my characters
are much more charming

and much more intelligent than I,

and I think they're the ones
who should be on stage, but no.

They decided against my own will
to put me up here

to humiliate myself in front of you.

[crowd laughs]

In fact, my wife refused to come
to avoid watching this complete fiasco.

[lively music playing]

-[Alice] What was that?
-I dunno. I don't know what happened.

I don't know.
This thing just crapped out or…

-f*ck, k*ll me now. For real, Su?
-Get off. Get off, get off.

[Alice moans] What's happening?

I don't know, but we're gonna
have to push this thing.

What?

I mean, seriously? You want me
to do that in my dress? No. No.

Well then, change out of your dress

and see if someone can give you a ride
because this thing…

f*ck! I gotta be at the church in
half an hour, no matter what. Taxi! Hey.

Okay, but at least
flash a titty or something

because no one's gonna
give you a ride wearing that, Alice.

-Taxi.
-What are you doing?

Exactly what you said, to hitch a ride
with somebody. Literally anybody will do.

What if this is a sign
to keep you from making this mistake?

Sh. No. Stop.
You're making me more nervous.

But I am your friend, Alice.
I have to be honest.

Just please, stop.
I'm feeling very overwhelmed, Susana.

You're making a horrible mistake, Alice.
I had to say it.

-Stop telling me that, please.
-Okay.

I beg you. I don't wanna hear it anymore.

Oh my God, why is this happening to me?
Why, God, why?

Do you know anything about engines?
Please fix it, I'm begging you.

No.

But I do know that an engine
doesn't run without gas.

You forgot to get gas
before you got on this stupid bike?

Relax. Give me 15 bucks,
and I will go buy some gas

at that station around the corner
and get this sorted.

-[crowd chanting] Marcelo, Marcelo!
-[Marcelo] Thank you for coming.

[crowd chanting] Marcelo, Marcelo,
Marcelo, Marcelo!

[Marcelo] We've got this. We've got this!
We're gonna fix this soon.

That's right! Onwards and upwards.
Thank you for coming.

Thanks, everyone.

Well, good luck!

[phone ringing]

PRIVATE NUMBER

-Hello?
-[Marcelo] I need you here in Medellín.

Marcelo? Why are you calling me
from a private number?

This is urgent.

I don't understand why you're not here
if you're my advisor.

Wait, give me a second.

-Children! How are ya?
-Hey. Look, over here.

You guys replenish my energy.
Let the children come to me.

One second, one second, one second.

There is absolutely nothing more important
right now than my campaign.

I told you I had really important things
to do today. Can we please talk tomorrow?

I don't know what your plan is, okay?

But I need to get back
to Bogotá immediately.

I do not want to be here any longer.

What? g*dd*mn it, Marcelo.
You can't just leave Medellín.

There's meetings booked all day. No.

Look, I don't care what you do,
but get this sorted.

[man] All right. Thank you!

[Marcelo] All right, kids, see you soon.
Goodbye! Goodbye!

See you. Thank you.

Thank you so much. Thanks.

Picture, picture, picture! Let's do it!

-One, two, three!
-That's it. Very good.

Thank you!

The car's here. Come on, sir, come on.

Goodbye!

[crowd chanting] Marcelo! Marcelo!

STREAMING LIVE

The Pulse Within

revealed itself through a dream.

In this dream, I was locked up
inside the body of a woman.

And it was then that I started to look
into this female world more closely.

You're well aware that my muse
and my inspiration is my wife.

Aw!

When I first started
writing this novel, I tried

to step into her mind.

To empathize with her, understand her,

and decipher her.

-Hey, dumbass. Don't just stand there.
-[Alice] That was fast.

Let's go make some mistakes, girlie.

[laughs]

-[Alice laughs]
-[jaunty music playing]

I'm gonna ask you a favor.

Let her rip.

That's the plan.

-[exhales]
-Okay. Ready?

Off we go.

[music fades]

The… the bride is here.

-Alice is here!
-[bell rings]

The bride has arrived!

We should already be at the ceremony.

-Should I get dressed?
-Yeah, go ahead. Alice is on her way.

[stutters] She has arrived.

Yeah?

All right. Juancho, let's go.
Come on. Come on.

Alice, are you sure?

Ow!

-Damn it, you barely made it, Alice.
-[gasps]

Eliseo. I'm late, aren't I?

These things always seem
to happen to you, don't they?

-[gasps] No.
-No.

It's a sign.
You're not supposed to do this.

Quit it.

-[Alice] I tore my dress.
-So what?

I need to fix this at home.
I just need a sec. Just five minutes.

What? Are you insane, Alice?
Everybody's waiting inside.

I can't go in like this. It's bad luck.
I can't go in like this.

-I'll be right back.
-Hey, keep an eye on it, will ya?

Just leave it!

-[bells ringing]
-["Ave María" playing]

[choir singing "Ave María"]

Alice?

-[music stops]
-[man 1] What's going on?

She's running late.

[Susana] I didn't think
you would actually get married,

but here we are.

I'm stitching this thing up.

One more stitch, and I'm done.

Really?

Look, if you're getting cold feet,
let me know, okay?

We get on that bike
and get the hell out of here.

No.

-No?
-No.

-Okay.
-No, no, I'm fine. What's wrong with you?

-Why are you crying?
-I'm not crying.

I can't explain it.

I don't know.

I'm doing what I think is right.

-Okay. Fine. Yeah.
-Okay?

-Yeah, yeah.
-Okay. I'm fine.

-You think I'm crazy, don't you?
-Well…

-Maybe I am crazy.
-Yeah.

But I swear to God, I have never been
this happy in my whole life.

-Yeah.
-I'm happy.

I know that I'm getting myself
into… the biggest mess.

I don't even know what I'm doing.

But it's worth it.
I swear it's worth it, Su.

I love Pablo. I am crazy,
head over heels, for Pablo.

I don't wanna lose him. I won't lose him.

-Su, I don't wanna lose anything.
-Mm-hmm.

Is that wrong?

-I don't know.
-[groans]

Well, no. I mean,
what matters is you stay true to yourself.

-Yeah.
-Yeah? I support you.

Okay.

I couldn't have done this
without you, Susana.

Oh, I know.

Right, that's enough. Enough, enough!

Put your shoes on and take off
those stupid soccer socks, girl.

[Alice sniffles]

We are all done here.

[bells ringing]

[whistles]

Come on. Get the music going. Go!

["Ave María" playing]

Finally.

The only thing I ask, Alice,

is that you don't make my boy suffer.

That's it.
It's the only thing I ask of you.

[choir singing "Ave María"]

You look beautiful.

[priest] Love is patient.

Love is kind.

It does not envy.

It doesn't boast.

It is not proud or self-seeking.

Love withstands all.

It trusts beyond limits

and waits without end.

May the Lord bless these rings,

which you will give to each other
as the sign of your love and fidelity.

[Pablo] This is supposed to be
the part when

I have to promise

to love you and take care of you forever.

But I feel like that's not necessary.

Because you don't need taking care of.

You are an incredible woman,

and being with you forever
is a complete no-brainer.

Our love is eternal.

Thank you for teaching me how to love.

Thank you for

transforming my life.

Thank you for making me
the happiest man alive.

I love you.

I'm sorry,
I know we're not there yet, but…

[priest] Uh, no, wait.

No, no, not yet. No.
Well, all right, you may kiss the groom.

-[guests cheering]
-[priest] I guess.

-All right.
-[both laugh]

Right.

[Alice clears throat]

I knew from the day we met
that we'd end up here.

Well, you know, not like this. [chuckles]

But, uh…

Anyway…

When you asked me to marry you,
I almost passed out.

I almost died.

I was so scared. I am scared.

But in this moment,
I feel completely whole.

I feel completely whole now.

I don't know if this is gonna be easy,
if this is gonna be a problem,

but I know this is all worth it because
everything is worth it when I'm with you.

Absolutely every…
everything's worth it with you.

I now pronounce you husband and wife.

[Ave María continues]

Thank you very much!

[crowd cheering]

-Whoo, whoo, whoo!
-[Alejo] Thank you!

Since we've concluded the Q&A portion,

how about we proceed
to signing autographs?

Why don't we all make a line right here?

We step on stage one at a time,
and Alejo can sign your books. Yeah?

-Go ahead. Thank you.
-[gasps]

Cusca!

-Thank you for calling me.
-Hold this, please?

-I was starting to get worried.
-We'll take a picture.

All right. I'll see you in a little bit.

Wait. Where's my kiss?

-Okay. Okay. Bye. Mwah!
-[phone camera clicks]

Oh God, I'm the worst.

He's working so hard,
but I just keep calling and calling,

but obviously, he couldn't take the call.
Ugh, poor thing.

-Oh, so he was working?
-Mm-hmm.

-How you doing?
-Good.

[woman] Hi, guys!
We are at the book fair right now

because my brother, Alejo,
just released his latest novel.

How are you?

-Who's the world's greatest author of all?
-[Alejo laughing]

-Oh my, thanks.
-Huh? Look at you.

How'd I do, huh?

-You were amazing.
-Oh, wonderful.

-Hey, man.
-That was great.

-Thanks so much.
-Hey, tag me.

Alejo, congratulations!

[all kissing]

-[band playing festive music]
-[people cheering]

Cheers!

Right here. Right here.

To the bride and groom. Let's go!

-Hey, hey, hey.
-[man] Come on, come on!

[cheering continues]

[man 2] All right.

[crowd cheering]

Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!

Oh! Oh no!

-Allow me.
-Oh, hey, thanks.

It's the damn slope, not the drinks.

Yeah. No worries.

-Oh.
-There.

Ever had doubts, Father?

About what?

Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost, amen.
Blood of Christ.

-Amen.
-Amen.

[Alice] I'm sorry. Pardon me, pardon me.

No, no, you're fine.

-See you later!
-I'm taking her, I'm taking her. Come on.

-Your t*ts are showing.
-Oh, even better.

Hey, don't do that to him. He's a priest.

Uh, are you kidding me?

Poor guy won't be able to sleep,
thanks to you.

Hey. You wanna go cut the cake?

-Please! I am absolutely starving! Yes.
-Yeah?

-Oh, I need food.
-ASAP.

-Coffee? [laughs]
-Coffee? Get out of here. I wanna drink.

LETTERS EDITIONS

THE MAN BEHIND THE WOMAN

[man] I need you to sign these books.

Isn't this the bottle you were
saving for a very special occasion?

-Yeah, still saving it, why?
-Yeah?

No, wait! Why'd you open it like that?

Because this, I think,
is a very special occasion. Right?

The event was nice and all,
but super special? I mean, come on!

I'm not talking about today's event.

I said no to the proposal
from the chancellor's office.

-You're kidding.
-No.

Your whole life, you've waited
for a chance to join the US Embassy

as a cultural attaché,
and you don't want it?

-No.
-What the hell?

My wife can't come with.

'Kay, so what?

You travel, and she stays.

You can see each other whenever,

a weekend every couple of months,
I don't know.

Do as every other
normal, dysfunctional couple does.

You're not immature teenagers running--

I suggest you pick up your glass because
there's another reason to celebrate.

I won't travel, and I will write
my next novel from here. Hmm?

Well, I will toast to that.
What's the story?

I have no clue,
but I'm sure I'll think of something soon.

-Alejo.
-Mm-hmm?

Did you know that every time you say that,
you write a bestseller?

-[laughs] Cheers.
-So why don't we toast to that?

I just get richer every time.

-[Alejo] Mm-hmm.
-Mm.

And let's toast to your wife

because she couldn't have ever found
a better husband than you.

-Sure, cheers.
-Yeah. Cheers.

Hmm.

[romantic music playing]

How are my
Santa Trinidad single ladies doing?

[cheering]

[Susana] Are we ready?

[all] On the count of one.

And two.

And three!

-[cumbia music playing]
-[women scream]

Hey, let go, let go, let go!

It's for Esperancita!

She… she's been with her guy
for seven years.

-That was your chance, you psycho.
-You're insane.

They keep calling you.
Your phone is driving me nuts. Here, talk.

What the hell, Susana?

Hey, Caro, what's up?

What was that on your head,
like a top hat?

No, what? What?

And why is there music? Where are you?

Oh, I'm working, Caro.
I'm at a campaign event for Marcelo.

He's trying to win this town over
with this music. So creative.

Hmm, that's weird.

I read on Social Text
that something happened to Marcelo?

That he came to Bogotá, and people
were waiting for him at the airport.

I don't know. Aren't you there together?

Carolina, didn't you hear me?
I… I just told you that I had to stay

and explain to everyone
that… that he had to leave,

which was just a total disaster.
I'm gonna catch a flight in a bit.

Aw, you're with Ali. Oh, hi, Ali.

How are you?

I'm super busy working. Sorry, girls.

Too intense here, gotta go. Chat later.

-Susana, my alibi's f*cked.
-Mm!

You sound like a criminal, Alice.

But I guess technically speaking,
you are one.

-I have to go.
-No! This party's so fun!

Look into flights from Medellín to Bogotá.

-Wait. What about Pablo?
-Please do it.

I don't know.

Figure it out because he's ten feet away.

Hey, hey, hey, hey.

-Three, two, one, hey!
-How's my beautiful wife, huh?

Pablo.

-You're so beautiful.
-Baby, come, come, come, come, please.

What's wrong?

I need to tell you the truth.

About what?

What?

I've been lying to you.

[melodic music playing]

-What do you mean?
-I'm sorry. Please forgive me.

I didn't tell anyone at work
I was getting married.

I didn't tell anyone.

Only because I wasn't supposed
to go into work this week,

but the person covering my flight today
got really sick.

Do you have to go?

I am so, so sorry.

Aw, babe, it's not your fault.

Don't… don't… don't worry, okay? Relax.

I have to spend our wedding night
asking people if they want beef or pasta?

I know.

I know, babe, but it's your job.
What can we do?

There's… No, no, no, no, no.
Baby, don't cry.

No. Okay. It is what it is.

We've gotta understand.

Hmm?

Why are you so sweet? Why?

When are you back?

Tomorrow, I think.

Well, then what's the big deal?
I understand.

What did I do

to deserve you?

[sighs]

-I love you.
-I love you.

I love you.

I love you.

[music fades]

[Susana] Thank you.

[rock music playing]

Hey, so there are still plenty of flights
from Medellín to Bogotá tonight.

-Perfect.
-Yeah.

Marcelo won't answer.
I'm sure he's all pissed

because I didn't personally organize
his return.

Ooh, boy. What are we supposed to do
with all these men of yours, huh?

-Take one.
-No.

So have you thought about
what you're gonna tell everyone

when they ask why you didn't stay
in Medellín all week?

The truth. Marcelo went back to Bogotá.
That's the truth.

I guess that works. It'll be easy to sell
if they know you work with Beltrán.

And what about Pablo?

I mean, poor guy.

Thinking you're a stewardess,
and now he won't get his honeymoon.

He'll wanna make up for it,

especially with how good
that party was tonight.

A highlight of the book fair
was the captivating presentation

by renowned author Alejo Valdés,

who unveiled his much-anticipated
latest novel, The Pulse Within.

Relatives, friends, and fans of the author
gathered for an event

where the author shared
some heartfelt sentiments about his wife.

You're well aware that my muse
and my inspiration is my beautiful wife,

and she's more present
than ever in this novel.

Honey, you think
you'll be able to handle this?

Yeah.

This won't happen again.

The easiest part was the wedding.

Now comes the hard part.

-I can do this, Su.
-Hmm?

If others have before, so can I.

You're playing with fire.
Huh? You're aware, right?

-You take the dress.
-Yeah.

-Come on, let's go.
-No. Wait a minute.

The next flight
to get to Bogotá from Medellín

lands in half an hour,
so, girl, keep calm, and cheers.

Cheers.

[upbeat synth pop music playing]

Hey, honey.

Hi.

[moans] You're here.

-Go back to sleep.
-[Alejo moans]

I went to bed late last night.

I'm glad you're here already.

You got here a little earlier.

[exhales] Yeah. I was lucky.

I really, really missed you.

[Alejo sighs]

Missed you too.

I love you.

[music continues]

[music fades]

[melodic romantic music playing]

[music ends]

[tropical music playing]

[music fades]