01x03 - Motionless

[bunniefuu]

This test

is a chance to
change the course.

You were so determined not
to follow in my footsteps

and now you're on a
course to collision.

It's not funny, Mom.

I needed you, Mom.

Why did you leave?

I miss you so much.

Why did you never tell
me you were so sad?

Done. Now you're
all fresh, Cecilia.

Your family will
visit you very soon.

I'm going to call
the restaurant.

Why don't you go and I can
tell you if there is any news.

No. I think I will
take a couple days off

and see how Cecilia
does after the surgery.

Also, I need to take care
of Elena and the baby.

Let me remind you that your
daughter will get an ab*rtion

as soon as Cecilia
recovers, Adolfo.

That baby has done no
wrong. It deserves to live.

You leave me speechless, Adolfo.
Your TFD is out of control.

My TFD? Why don't
we talk about yours?

What's that?

The coherence between
thinking-feeling-doing.

In other words, what
Adolfo is lacking.

I don't get these two
unpleasant people.

Why do you come to the hospital?

What's the use of coming
and making a scene?

I don't give a damn.

Why the hell do you collect
a salary from the bakery?

I can't bake. But I
always did my part.

That's why I stayed at home

while your mother
built the business.

I see. You saw that
the house was flawless.

That is, between
games of dominoes.

I stopped playing dominoes
long ago. You know that.

We're in the red!

It's only a bakery. It can't
sustain the whole family.

German gets paid. You
get paid. It's absurd!

Cecilia was right about selling!

What is really absurd is
that you talk about trifles

when they're cutting your
sister's head open for surgery.

Trifles, Dad?

A trifle is not being
able to pay the employees?

You don't understand.

If Cecilia doesn't recover,
this family will go to hell.

German?

- German!
- Reynaldo!

Hey!

- What's up, man?
- Nice to see you.

- Likewise.
- You look good.

You're pale too, huh?

What are you doing here?

Is everything okay?

Yes, yes. I'm here
to pick up my x-rays.

- I need a hip surgery.
- Oh! Impossible.

Well, that's before
filming in Miami.

Miami? Wow.

So

What are you filming over there?

A Hustlers remake.

They called back most
of the original cast.

Of course, this time I won't be
your older brother but a father.

Yes, of course.

- I thought you'd get the call.
- Well, yeah.

Yeah. They called.
Several times. Yeah.

But Miami, it's too plastic.
And the food, the traffic.

And the jet lag mess me up.

I see. So, what
are you doing here?

The mother of my
daughters had a stroke,

and sometimes you
have to choose between

family and work, work and
family and I chose family.

Great. That's important.

Of course.

Family comes first. Yeah.

I hope she gets well soon.

You too. Listen,

send my regards to everyone.

Sure. On your behalf.

- I wish you all the success.
- Break a leg.

You're a scoundrel.

I know about the grant you've
been receiving for years.

This is more like a foundation
in support of old men

and losers instead of a bakery.

You're the one living at
the expense of others. Okay?

What, you think you're a big
deal because you're the only one

who knew the big secret
of the sourdough?

Yes.

Do you really think Goyo and
the others don't know it?

Do you know why Cecilia
gives you so much credit?

She pities you!

You're the one disposable
person out of everyone here.

- You know what?
- What?

- You're fired.
- Wow.

Who needs a Marketing Department
in a bakery? Come on, loser.

Leave!

It's only been two days and
you're already blinded by power?

Ana, what the hell?
You went too far.

Yeah, you can't fire my
dad. What's your problem?

Ana, that's abuse of power.

Listen, you have no idea
of what is going on!

Good morning. May
I have a minute?

Silence! The doctor is here.
Doctor, how is Cecilia?

Cecilia has awaken.
Surgery was not required.

Thank you.

Okay.

Cecilia is conscious but she
can't move the right side

of her body or
enunciate any words.

That means there's some
damage on her left brain.

I don't know if she's going
to recover all her faculties,

so we need to be careful
with the emotional side.

That means that no one can
bother her with their problems.

- Precisely.
- Not even bakery affairs, okay?

For example, that Dario
and my dad were fired.

Or asking for medicine.

No. Or relationship problems.

Or Elena's ab*rtion.

While we carry out
a new evaluation,

it's necessary that Cecilia
stays completely away

from any stressful situation.

She needs to recover within
a harmonious environment.

We cannot let her
blood pressure increase

to prevent any setbacks.

- Understood? Good.
- Yes. Of course. Yes.

What's up, Ceci?

I'm glad you didn't die.

You don't have to worry about
anything. Everything's cool.

I'm taking care of the business.

Sure, there are some minor
issues with suppliers

and some others with salaries.

Since I can't access the
e-banking, I can't pay them.

Do you remember the password?

No, no. Relax. I know you
can't speak. It's okay.

No hurries. Everything's calm.

All good.

Maybe you can tell
me by blinking.

Like this. One, two, three.

All right? One... One? One.

That first number was a
one, right? One? And then?

You're not talking
about work, are you?

No. No, no, no.

What?

- Three? Four?
- What are you doing, Ana?

I need the damn password, Dad!

Get out. This is not good for
the patient. Please leave.

- Please leave.
- Doctor.

I'm really sorry.

Hello, Ceci.

I'm Dr. Jimenez,
your neurosurgeon.

Your family insisted
on seeing you,

but I see they can't
follow instructions.

Do you need anything
else, doctor?

- Nothing. Thank you.
- Excuse me.

Thank you.

Cecilia, please follow
this object with your eyes.

Done.

Yes, I know not being able
to speak is frustrating,

but it's normal
due to your damage.

Don't worry, this will
only last a couple days.

Now, we can find a new
way to communicate.

If you understand what I'm
saying, please wink twice.

Now, I'm going to
check your foot.

Do you feel this?

Well, you're improving
considerably.

See you later.

No. No, no. Hey, listen.
You're my manager.

You have to call me and ask,
"Do you want to do this?"

And I tell whether I
want to do it or not.

But, I mean, Juanjo is
the role of my life.

I wanted to protect you, German.

Protect me from what?

From having a job or what?

They say you haven't been able
to adjust to the modern times.

Then it's over for me or what?

You either adapt or
die in this business.

I'm telling you this
because I love you.

I have a meeting.
Talk to you later.

How many roles did you prevent
me from having, as*h*le?!

Sir, are you okay?

Take a breath. Come with me.

This way. That's it.
Careful. Careful.

Keep breathing. Breathe
in, breathe out.

Take a seat. Breathe
in, breathe out.

Breathe in, breathe out.

Breathe in, breathe out.

Tell me one thing.
Do you know who I am?

Hey! Hey! Hey!

- Tell me.
- Dad!

- Thanks.
- What's wrong? Are you okay?

- Are you okay?
- What is it?

Take a breath!

What's wrong?

What is it?

From now on...

I will be a better actor
and a better father too.

That too.

That's fine. But you're
a great father already.

We love you just
the way you are.

It's okay.

Here we are.

Let's go.

Bye!

I don't want to go in.
Take us home! Please!

I promise this will
be good for you.

You will get
distracted for a while.

Please take care of Dad.

Group hug.

Love you girls.

- Likewise.
- Take care.

Still having problems with
your Wi-Fi connection?

Yes.

And I really need to go
back to Tulum and work.

I need the money.

You can make your
ceremonies here.

Just tell the people what they
want to hear and that's it.

No, Elena. I don't do that.

That's fraudster doings.

If the money is
to help your dad,

let him take care of himself.

- He's old enough, isn't he?
- Well, yeah.

But I owe him.

My dad is all I have.

He stopped acting
to take care of me.

He was no Al Pacino.

I think I better walk back home.

I need to think.

He's not all you
have. You have us too.

Thanks.

Last class, I told you that we
would come to the auditorium

and that you needed
to prepare a topic

that interested you right now.

Did you prepare anything?

- Obviously.
- Why didn't you remind me?

- Romina, why do I have to...
- Ms. Rivero.

As you two are so talkative,
maybe you can start, right?

- Who wants to begin?
- Me.

Please.

Well, I thought of talking about

my mom, who a few days ago

suffered a stroke.

And about how life
is so fragile.

I'd like to read
something related to this.

A poem from García Lorca.

Go on.

We now see you sleeping.

Yours is a wooden
rowboat By the shore.

Sleep throughout the dark night!

Body and soil of snow.

Sleep!

In the distance
You are sleeping.

Dream by the shore.

Thank you.

Thank you very much,
Maria Jose. That's...

That's a beautiful poem.

Romi!

I also want to
talk about my mom.

Romina, each of you needed
a topic of your own.

But... well, it's
understandable.

It was so not cool.

My mom is so strong,

and seeing her faint
like that was terrible.

All my friends were screaming.

Our quinceañera party
was supposed to be a hit.

But it ended up being a
nightmare. So not cool.

The first night at the
hospital was super shitty.

I shared that on my stories.

Unintentionally, I
talked about a topic

that many people
found interesting.

And my DMs were flooded
with encouraging messages

from everywhere. Even from
an influencer in Wisconsin.

My hashtag trended

and I lived firsthand the power
of social media. So powerful!

The TikToker Jampafonseca
sent me this:

A year ago, my dad
suffered a stroke

and I remember the
anxiety I felt.

Best wishes, Romi. I
hope everything is okay.

Oh, my God! I love him!

I know.

Now all my followers are
watching out for my mom's health

and it's like the distress
that I was carrying alone,

feels lighter because
they are also bearing it.

Thank you!

Thank you! For real!

Well done, Romina!
Very well done!

Who's next?

Have a good day.

- Hey!
- Hi, doc.

May I have 34
seconds of your time?

- Yes, sure.
- This is very awkward. I think.

To be honest, I suck at excuses,
so I will be really brief.

I didn't write back
because I don't think

- that we're compatible.
- Excuse me?

Ever dated someone
with Asperger's?

I find it easier to
date neurotypicals.

- Two Asperger's together?
- Don't think I'm following you.

You looked better on
your profile picture.

Ever considered
using contact lenses?

No.

The glasses cause a paradoxical
effect that ages you.

Stop for a moment.

Fine. I'm glad we cleared this
up. It was important to me.

- Okay, sure...
- Thank you. Goodbye.

Bye.

Cecilia, hi.

I just want to tell
you, don't worry.

I'm taking good care
of Elena and the baby.

I've been chewing on it and
I will talk to Mercedes.

I think I should go and live
in the house, with Elena.

And take care of her
when the baby is born.

Also, if you want,

I thought that maybe you
can live in my house.

While you recover.

It's a big house and I
can take care of you.

Ceci!

Are you getting excited
too? Just imagine that!

The three of us, living in
the same house all over again?

And with a grandchild.
It'd be beautiful.

We won't even remember
why we fought.

No, no. No. No. No. Don't speak.

Don't speak.

Have some rest now.

Exciting and happy
days are coming.

That's it.

Damn! I'm coming!

Elena, forgive me.

You were right.
Now I understand.

The ab*rtion was the
best for all of us.

Julian, I didn't...

No, no, no. Don't worry. You
don't need to explain, okay?

Having a baby right
now is the worst thing

that could happen to us.

I'm serious. I'm sorry
for not coming with you.

I was a big coward.

Julian, I didn't do it.

Seriously? I want...

Thank you. Every day
he's like, "How are you?"

Romina!

See you tomorrow!

- Bye!
- See you.

Damn it, Romina!

Mom almost dies and you use
the family drama unfairly?

Girl, your TFD is
out of control.

Come here. Now you don't speak
Spanish, only "Influencer."

Now you know what
I have to stand

every day with my freak sister.

You wouldn't have survived


Let go of me! Let go of me!

Hey! Hey! Hey! End this fight!

To the principal's office now!

Grab your things, and
the rest to your classes!

There's nothing to
see in here. Leave!

Silence!

What's your problem?

Listen, listen! I understand.

I promise you'll get paid. But
I need you to help me this time.

- We waited long enough.
- Wait until tomorrow.

Ana. Ana, Ana! Listen.
This is urgent.

- No. Guys, listen.
- Let's go.

- Let's go. Goodbye.
- Okay. Help me...

- Guys, it's just five minutes.
- What do you need?

Do you know where German is?
He won't answer his phone.

German doesn't work
here. Nor do you.

Damn, at this rate you
will be left all alone.

- What do you want?
- Calm down, and watch your tone.

And second, I got a call
from Romi and Majo's school.

Guess what. They were suspended.

Why were they suspended?

Why would they call
you, to begin with?

I don't know. Ask
them, all right? Bye!

No, no... Dario, wait!

What?

Everything is going to hell.

I don't know how to
deal with people.

Tell me something I don't know.

Stop it, as*h*le!

You know what I'm trying to say.

Nope. I have no idea.

Do you want to come back?

That's not the question
you have to ask.

Would you please forgive me?

The question should've
been if I know

how to rescue the company. And
the answer is, yes, I know.

But after that beautiful
apology, I'm pleased.

See you tomorrow.

I worked hard, gave
my best. Unlike you.

You have no idea
how much it hurts.

Okay, okay. Listen.
Girls! Enough! Silence!

I get that you can't stand
each other right now,

but please play it cool
in front of your mom.

Understood? You love each other.
This never happened. Okay?

We won't give your
mom any more worries.

- Understood?
- Can't we go in separately?

Obviously not!

The visiting hours
are almost over.

Dario, you knew grandma
when you were a kid, right?

Yeah, obviously.

Do you know what the
cause of her death was?

No, I...

I was too young and it
was so sudden and...

No, there are many things
I don't remember. No.

Was it something similar
to what happened to my mom?

Majo, find your own
conversation piece, okay?

Okay, shut up, you idiot!
I'm not talking to you.

Okay, stop it, girls!
You both shut up! Enough!

You don't want to see me mad,
because I'll go crazy mad! Okay?

Now, smile.

I will fake it only for her.
But we're not sisters anymore.

Mom! I missed you!

How are you?

For all of you who were
asking, this is my mom.

Isn't she beautiful?

Ma, I've been reading

handbooks from the families

of people with CVAs

and I found out that
there are many apps

to help you communicate.

You should try
writing to us. Look.

Let me show you the
present that I bought.

Write something and then
push here to play it.

- You can do it.
- Look, it's so cool!

I love it. I hope
she likes it too.

I really appreciate your
support, thank you very much.

No video.

She just scolded me!
That's a good sign, right?

Look what I brought you!

Love you, love you.

We both chose it together
and bought it for you, Ma.

- I'll leave it here.
- It's a little present

so you think of us and
feel us close to you.

She wants to say something.

German.

- Oh, Dad is great.
- Better than ever.

He's worried about you. But you
don't have to worry about him.

- School.
- It's a nightmare.

What the hell?

It's a nightmare that
you're not at home, Ma.

But at school everything's okay.

You argued.

Us? We would never.

We're like the same person.

Let go of everything
you don't need.

Breathe in.

Breathe out.

Try to connect with
your inner eye.

No. I don't think this
is going to work with me.

All the answers are
within you, Dad.

Okay, but where? Where?

Okay. You say

you feel like you're
spiraling down, right?

How long has this
been happening, huh?

For a long time. I don't...

Okay.

If you could

make a change in your life,
what would you go back to?

What would that be?

My separation from Cecilia.

- Really?
- Yes.

So you think that
this spiraling feeling

has something to do with
the separation or...

No, what I think is that
the spiraling feeling

ultimately caused
the separation.

Okay, close your eyes.

- Close them. Breathe in.
- Okay. Done.

Let me see inside you.

I feel an old wound.

You're dealing with the
disappointment of a woman.

That's hurting you.

And you're punishing
yourself for that.

And you feel like you
can't be yourself.

Know what? It's cool and
everything, but now tell me

how to move on and what
to do with this feeling.

First, you need to
feel comfortable

in your own skin again.

And second,

you need to heal the wound
that this woman caused.

- Then you will move on.
- All right.

Then I have to settle the
issue with this woman,

get Cecilia back
and recover my gift.

- So who is the woman?
- I told you, Dad.

The answer lies within you.

Damn. What a puzzling answer.

Fine...

Breathe.

Sara, are you there?

Hello, beautiful. I thought
you wouldn't go online today.

To be honest, I don't
feel like playing.

But I wanted to talk to you.

How is everything going?

It's a big mess.

I fired the father of my nieces.

Then, two bakers resigned
due to nonpayment.

And I failed with two
deliveries of special clients.

So as you can see,
it's all wonderful.

- I think you might need help?
- You think?

You know,

I've been thinking that I
might as well come to Mexico.

Mexico is a good place to visit.

Well, I wouldn't come
there as a tourist.

I was thinking to come
to Mexico to see you.

Damn.

I'm here to clip your nails.

You're trying to solve
everybody's life from this bed?

To speak with my family.

You need to rest and help
your brain to recover.

No other unfinished business is
as important as this right now.

I listened to you.

Good.

You said, "It's worth
it to come back."

You listened?

Thank you. You can
clip my nails now.

SWEET BREAD

Jesus, I hadn't baked in ages.

Now you see what I
do every single day.

Did you really bring this thing?

Relax, okay? I didn't
bring it to play.

It's to speak with a
friend who's advising me.

Of course. Because you're 12.

No, because I met her
online. She lives in Miami.

I see. And in Miami
they don't use phones.

I don't want to
talk on the phone

because that makes
it all more official.

What?

The relationship.

- Is that a bad thing?
- No.

Well, it is. I don't know!

I don't want a
long-distance girlfriend.

She lives in Miami. Period!

If she is the one,

I think it would
be worth it. Right?

- So have you met in person?
- No! No!

She said that she wanted to
come to Mexico and I panicked.

I'm afraid that she'll meet me

and regret it and run away.

It's nice to remember
that you have feelings.

I haven't been with anyone
in forever. I mean, formally.

And I do want to
meet her in person.

But I'm afraid of intimacy.

Sex?

No, obviously we've
had online sex before.

The real intimacy. The one that

smells.

Come on.

What?

To be honest, I...

Neither one thing nor the other.

Listen,

to the world I'm g*y.

But I'm really not.

What?

Well, it's easier to tell
everyone that I'm g*y.

I spare many questions, but...

Actually, I'm...

I'm asexual.

So you don't feel
like screwing anybody?

No. No, I... I don't
want to. And I...

That's the problem. I
really want to fall in love,

but no one wants to fall
in love without having sex.

Obviously not. No. No, I'm
sorry. So, are you a virgin?

What? No man, no woman? Nothing?

And how do you do?

You haven't had sex with
nobody? Ever? Do you masturbate?

Come on, Ana!

Simon, I'm leaving the
city for a couple of days.

I want to ask you to take
care of your sisters.

- Yes. Of course.
- Thank you.

It's nothing. Where
are you going?

I have an idea.

I think I know
who that woman is.

Let me see how things turn
out, and I'll tell you.

Can I tell you something?

I didn't think we were
so alike, you and me.

But now I know we are.

You too have a lost gift, Dad.

Everything is going to be okay.

You will be okay.

You too.

Do you have any money for gas?

We only meet every time
you get a divorce, b*stard.

What can I say? I
believe in love,

but love doesn't believe in me.

Oh, well!

So you're saying the divorce
is by mutual agreement.

Yes. Yes, yes. There's
only one problem.

We agreed she would
keep the house,

but I chew on it and I think
that I want to keep it.

Don't you want to strip
her off of everything?

- Not only the house?
- I wanted to make it peacefully.

But Mercedes can be
very manipulative.

Are you sure you
don't want a drink?

I don't drink.

Thank you, Arturo.

Nothing more dangerous
than a "friendly" divorce.

Changing plans at this
point will be a problem.

This house belongs
to me and my daughter

and I'm going to stay here!

It's my legal
right and the least

after all you've done to me!

What the hell are you saying
now? Why do you change plans?

You and I had a deal.
We're getting a divorce.

It's for the best that
you don't stay here.

It's my house!

Can you lower your
voice? Please?

I'm trying to focus.

Okay, you're right. But
I want you tell your dad

how well we get along
living alone. Tell him.

Don't get me involved
in your problems.

Elena, I'm here for you.

- For you and my grandchild.
- For your grandchild?

Dad, that emotional blackmail
was too low, even for you, huh?

She's right. But she will decide

whom she wants to
live with. You or me.

You and I, under the
same roof, never again.

Who do you want to
be with? Him or me?

I will make this easy. You can
k*ll each other if you prefer.

I am leaving.

- But...
- See?

You're crazy. Seriously.

- So rude.
- You had it your way. Well done.

Hello?

It's from the hospital.

Hey.

By having all of you here,
I'm making an exception.

Only because Cecilia
asked for it.

She wrote these words for you.

"I heard everything you
said when you visited me,

and now it's my time to talk.

Adolfo,

I let you go decades ago.

There's no way I'm co-grand
parenting with you.

Mercedes, you thinking
that you did me a favor

stealing my husband from me

speaks badly of you as a human
being and as a therapist.

Do you want to do well? Retire.

Ana,

sell the bakery already
before you sink it

with your delusions of grandeur.

Elena,

I know you haven't
had that ab*rtion.

What are you going to do?

Get over your traumas
once and for all,

and speak to me. You need me.

Girls, I know you argued.

Don't. Love each other.

- German...
- He's not here.

He needed to leave town.

Please give him the message.

"German owes so much money that
he's been living in his car

for two weeks and
nobody has noticed.

I'm back to fix your lives

"because you can't
do it on your own."