Through My Window: Looking at You (2024)

[bunniefuu]

[typing on phone]

[church bells ringing]

[Spanish modern rock music playing]

[Gregory] Have you heard
from the publisher?

[gasps]

Uh, you wanna sleep here tonight
or go to your place?

Your publisher. Don't ignore the question.

Mm. Well, I don't think
they'll even remember me.

Really?

Hm.

But you're impossible to forget.

Yeah. [chuckles softly]

No! [laughs]

You're gonna be late. [chuckles]

- See you later.
- Yeah.

[Spanish modern rock music continues]

I'll see ya.

Okay, bye.

[door closes]

sh*t.

[muffled music from upstairs]

[muffled music continues]

[clown laughs menacingly]

- Put on Christmas carols.
- Sorry.

[man] Ho, ho. ho!

[bells ringing]

- [man] Can you wrap this, please?
- Yes, yes. Of course.

POMPEA PUBLISHING HOUSE - NEW MESSAGE

Ah!

[suspenseful music plays]

[Gregory] Good luck.

[editor] Sorry about that.

The people at the printers
are such a pain.

It'll be ready
for International Book Day, April 23rd.

THROUGH MY WINDOW

We'll have a book presentation
and a signing.

We have to publicize it
on your social media.

[calm playful piano music playing]



[sharp inhale] Hm. Well, maybe not.

The book's been sent out already
to a few important critics

and the feedback's been great.

You look like a deer in headlights.

Sorry, I'm a little bit nervous.

It could help you relax to, uh...

To start writing part two.

[Raquel] Part two?

So, the publishing house
is hosting a New Year's Eve gala.

Editors, managers, authors.

Mm. Mm-hmm.

Bring him if you want.

The characters in our novels
are also invited.

- It's him, right?
- No, it isn't.

Ah... Sorry, you can...
you can bring whoever you wanna bring.

But if it's the Greek god, better.

[calm piano music playing]

And consider part two.

THROUGH MY WINDOW - RAQUEL MENDOZA

RAQUEL'S ALWAYS BEEN CRAZY FOR ARES...

[cheering]

This is so great. Lolo, look at this.

Wow. You look so pretty in the photo.

It's a professional photo.
Like some VIP, right?

Use this one.

FOR YOSHI

- [Apolo] That one's too heavy!
- [Gregory] That's the idea.

- [sighs]
- I miss him too, all the time.

He's looking down smiling.

- Let's make a toast.
- [Apolo] Yeah.

To the best agent, and to the window.

- [Apolo] Cheers.
- The best agent.

[Daniela] That was awesome.

[Raquel] Are you trying to
steal my points?

It's my turn.

Let me take a guess.

[Daniela] I think I'm winning.

[Victor] She dumped you
and you can't get over her.

Wrong.

[Daniela] Yeah. Pass me another.

We all have an unforgettable ex.

Don't let it get to you.

Wrong again.

She's my girlfriend.

Interesting relationship.

So they say.

[Daniela laughs]

[exhales]

THROUGH MY WINDOW...
IT ALL STARTED WITH A GOODBYE.

[sighs]

[sighs]

Ah!

- [Ares] You okay?
- Yeah.

[calm piano music playing]

Are you back for the holidays?

Yeah.

If not, Apolo would k*ll me, so...

He misses you.

Artemis does too, I think.

I miss them too.

And the sun.

- I also miss the sun.
- It's cold out.

You don't know what real winter's like.

Raquel, um...

Sorry about everything.

Truly.

[church bells ringing]

Well, enjoy the holidays.

Yeah, well you too.

THROUGH MY WINDOW 3: LOOKING AT YOU

[man] Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas, everyone!

- [Gregory] Run, run, run!
- [man] Very pretty!

Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho!

[children laughing]

[Gregory] Run, run, run,
run, run, run, run!

[Raquel laughs] Hey, be careful!

[Gregory] Wow. There's so much stuff. Hm.

[Raquel] Oh, I like these flowers.

- [Gregory] Hm?
- I think...

I think they kinda look
like the ones I saw back there.

[Gregory] You like
the lavender too, right?

[Raquel] Which one?

Uh, that too.

Hmm.

- [Gregory] Think your mom would like it?
- Yeah, it's cool.

[Gregory] All right, perfect.
We'll get it. One sec.

Excuse me? Excuse me? Hi.
Uh, could we take that one?

["Jingle Bells" playing]

- [Raquel] What about the house?
- Yeah, yeah, sure. Come on.

- No.
- Come on.

- Raquel, I saw you. Come on.
- Gregory, I...

Come on. Come on.

Hey! Ares!

We have to say hi. Come on.

- Hello!
- [sighs]

[Vera] How are you? [laughs]

Hey. Home for Christmas?

'Tis the season for it.

Yeah, for the flu. [laughs]

- The lucky lady.
- How are you?

- [Gregory] Good, you?
- Good. Good. Good.

How are you?

[Vera] Hey.

I'm so sorry about Yoshi.

How are you?

It's like the tropics here
compared to Stockholm, I'd imagine.

Well, actually, not really.

The Hidalgos don't like
putting on the heater.

- So you're staying there.
- [Vera] Yes! It's beautiful.

- Such a beautiful home.
- [Gregory] You moving back?

No. We're going back on the first.

[Vera] Yep and on the second,
we'll pick up the keys

to our new apartment.

- We'll be taking that next step, right?
- Yeah.

- [laughs]
- [Gregory] Wow.

- A new year and a brand new life.
- Yeah. Exactly.

Well, we'd better look for more ornaments.

Yep.

There's a whole lot to choose from
and you don't want to mess up.

- You know?
- Yeah.

Happy holidays!

- See you guys.
- Bye!

- See you.
- Merry Christmas!

[Vera] Come on! I thought I saw
a hot chocolate stand over there.

[church bells ringing]

[Gregory] Well, you have to admit
they make a perfect couple. Right?

[camera shutter clicks]

[Daniela] A little to your...
to your right, yeah.

Let the ribbons fall nicely.

Tell me exactly
how this whole thing works.

When two people
are under the mistletoe they have to kiss.

[Artemis] She's making it up.
Don't believe a word she says.

- Sugar?
- Oh.

It's true, Artemis.

We've never done
this kiss thing in this family.

Look.

[Daniela] There you go, perfect.

See? I don't need mistletoe
to kiss my daughter.

- [Claudia] You're just...
- I'm what?

[Apolo] We're not big kissers
in this family.

Dani, guess what!
We just saw Raquel and Gregory.

Ah! You did?

[grunts]

- [Claudia] Daniela, you explain.
- Uh, what?

How does mistletoe work?

Whoever's under it has to kiss.

You make up
some horrible traditions to kiss.

- Oh my God, enough.
- It's not. No, come on.

None of you are gonna convince me.
It's horrible.

- And it's unsanitary.
- [Ares] Shall we?

[Artemis] What if I was a stranger?

There's no way I'm going around hugging
and kissing everyone like Santa Claus.

[Claudia] We'll see about that
at the Martínez's.

[Artemis] Uh, I haven't confirmed yet.

It's not an option. He's gotta be there.

I feel bad for my parents,
Claudia. And for them.

I can't leave them on Christmas Eve.

Don't worry. We never really celebrate it.

Well, that's your opinion.

All set!

- So pretty.
- Very nice.

- You're an artist.
- [doorbell rings]

- [Gregory] Hey, Roberto!
- [Tere] Hi.

- Hello.
- [door closes]

[kissing]

- Mm.
- [Tere] Oh, thank you.

Where's your daughter?

Raquel, can you say hi to Roberto?

- [Roberto] Hey, this tastes amazing!
- [Tere] What's in it? Garlic?

[Gregory] Yes. Minced.

You can come for dinner
every night if you want.

- Mom, please.
- I said if he wants to.

You don't have to cook
every time you come over.

Well, I like it.

Leave him alone. If he wants
to be the best boyfriend ever, let him.

You could try too.

I doubt I'd be able to cook
something like this for Christmas Eve.

[Tere] Don't worry. I'll pretend
it's the best thing I ever tasted.

- [Roberto] Looks great, Gregory.
- [Gregory] Thanks.

You're not having dinner here
Christmas Eve?

I told you his family
and I are having dinner.

You didn't say that.

[Tere] You're finally getting rid
of your mom, honey. Enjoy it.

If you don't have plans, come with us.
You'd be more than welcome.

- [Gregory] Wine?
- Yeah.

And you can check out my library.

Roberto is cultured and sexy.

You're the one who's sexy.

You did not tell me anything
that you were doing Christmas Eve.

I did tell you. I know I did. I just think
you have your head in the clouds lately.

Okay, so because
I'm a little bit distracted,

I'm abandoned by my mother
for the holidays.

That is not what's going on here.

If you want to join Roberto and me,
then be my guest.

He's really not so good
at cooking, but he tries.

- [Roberto] I promise I'll keep trying.
- Whatever.

[Tere] Well, you're welcome to come over
and practice whenever, honey.

[Roberto laughs]

WHY DO I PRETEND WE HADN'T SEEN EACH OTHER

THROUGH THE WINDOW?

[somber music playing]

[sighs]

[sighs]

WITCH: WHY'D YOU MAKE IT SEEM LIKE
WE HADN'T SEEN EACH OTHER

THROUGH THE WINDOW THIS MORNING?

[Vera] Hey, the Wi-Fi's not working.
Do you know what's up?

No. I don't know.
Maybe Apolo changed the password.

[sighs] Well, my mom's waiting for me.

Hello? Hey, Mom! How are you?

What's up with the flight?
Okay, so, when do you land?

On the 30th or the 31st?
Just check and let me know,

so I know when to go get you. Okay?

[Vera continues talking in background]

OUT OF FEAR? FEAR OF WHAT?

[phone vibrates]

AR3S: YOU FORGOT TO SAY HELLO

[clears throat]

[unlocks phone]

HELLO

[Vera] Yeah, sounds good...

DO I HAVE TO ASK AGAIN, OR CAN YOU REPLY?

[Gregory] You know, we could
have dinner together tomorrow.

With your family?

Just us. You and me.

Mhm.

My parents are working in the restaurant.

I've made my own plans for years.

If your mom's gone, we can host it here.

We can invite some friends, my sister.

Hm.

Why not? Tell me.

Because I have to work at the toy shop,

I have to write,
and I can't get distracted.

Yeah. Got it. Okay.

Working, writing, being mean,
it's a full schedule.

I'm not being mean.

It's true.

[Catalan indie music playing]

[Gregory] I'm sorry.

[Raquel chuckles]

[kissing]

[grunts]

[Raquel moans]

Oh, stop.

[Ares] I love you.

[breathes deeply]

[laughter and chattering]

[contemporary Spanish pop music playing]

[bicycle bell sounds]

[church bells ringing]

- [knocking on door]
- [Marcos] Stop.

Coming!

[Sammy] I haven't seen you
since you were little, Anna.

[Marcos] You were just a kid.

[Raquel] Wow! Being that beautiful
should be illegal. [laughs]

[laughs] My favorite author.

- I thought Apolo was coming with you.
- Hey.

- Hi!
- [Gregory] Dani's here!

I thought he was here.

No, not yet. But come in.
Gregory's been cooking all day.

- [Sammy] Hey, Dani!
- Merry Christmas Eve!

- It's been so long, girl!
- Hi! Sammy!

How are you?

- I'll get it.
- You look amazing.

- Marquitos!
- How are you?

[Raquel] Apolo!

[Vera] Hey!

We brought wine.

[Gregory] Hey, come on in, guys.
It's so nice you decided to come.

- Thank you! Thank you for inviting us in!
- [Gregory] We're in the dining room.

- Don't take that wine too far.
- [Vera] Okay.

[Gregory] Come on in.

[Vera] Daniela, hi!

[Gregory] Come on in, Ares.

[Vera] Hello Sammy! How are you guys?

Hey! Oh my God, it smells so good.

Well, a heads-up
would have been appreciated.

You would've told me no.

- Of course I would have.
- And you know why?

You care about him.

Of course you care.
He was your boyfriend, it makes sense.

Let's turn the page.

- All right?
- Mm-hmm.

Now, you've got new people
in your life who care about you.

[Vera] I can't wait to dive in.

I care about you so much.

[Daniela] Yeah, yeah, I got you, girl!

- Let's go in.
- Mhm.

[Vera laughs]

- [Gregory] Madame?
- [Sammy] Please.

[Daniela] Me too, please.

[Vera] Can someone explain to me
the science of being allergic to chlorine?

[Ares] It's not that weird.

[Vera] Well, Ares, normally, people
are allergic to things like peanuts.

Chlorine allergies are a little weird.

[Marcos] As kids, everyone
wanted to be allergic to chlorine,

like Ares, so we could
skip swimming class. [laughs]

[laughs] Really?

[Anna] I want wine too.

There was that one time,

remember when we threw you
in the pool to see if it was true?

And this guy, he went and ratted us out!

Ow! Watch it. Careful.

- You're gonna spill it.
- [Vera] Thanks for saving his life.

Oh, no, you're welcome.

But if I had known that years later
he'd finish all the bottles of wine,

I wouldn't have done it.

Ani. Ani! You okay?

- It's up the stairs.
- How 'bout you, Dani?

What are you allergic to?

[Daniela] Uh, pollen and Hidalgos.

- [laughter]
- [Vera] Tell me about it.

[Sammy] Hey, that's right.

[Vera gasps] Really?

[ominous music playing]

[phone alarm sounds]

MEDS - SNOOZE

[indistinct chattering]

[Sammy] Marcos, you remember the 26th?

- LOLO?
- I'M WITH VÍCTOR AT THE HOSPITAL.

HE BROKE HIS WRIST.
THEY'RE GONNA PUT IT IN A CAST.

This boy tries to act all romantic
but he's actually a mess.

He invited me over to watch a movie
and eat pepperoni pizza.

Hey, come on. Help me with these plates.

[Sammy] I hate pepperoni.

- It was a mistake.
- How can you forget that?

- I thought it was ham.
- Yeah, sure. The ham, ham.

- Hey, but still, it's nice, right?
- Let me get that out of your way.

[Raquel] Yes, with love
I may see it as a gesture.

[Gregory] Should we leave some for Apolo?

Well, Víctor has a broken arm
and he's gonna get a cast on it.

[Gregory] Who's Víctor?

- No idea.
- Hm.

Put the phone down
and help me with the plates, please.

[Daniela] Yeah, one sec.

- I know.
- [Gregory] Careful.

- It was something, at least.
- Okay.

I mean, creative
because you're a bit of a mess, huh?

[Marcos] I can't be perfect.

[Sammy] Yeah, yeah. Anyway.

[Marcos] It is what it is.

[Vera] That's cute.

Cockroach! Come here.

[Gregory] I've told you
a thousand times not to call me that.

Oh, poor thing.

[Sammy laughs]

[Sammy] He loves it.

[Marcos] Thanks a lot.

[Gregory] So, Dani.
Do you know the Uncle Christmas song?

- Who's that? Is that like Santa Claus?
- [Marcos] Mm, who's gonna tell her?

[Gregory] Ah, sorry to tell you
but here in Barcelona,

we don't let old magical obese dudes
in our homes.

What?

Ooh, uncle, uncle, poop out some sweets

[Vera] What the hell?

If you can't poop then you'll get b*at!

- Why?
- Boom!

It's a Catalan thing, don't ask.

- [Gregory] t's a constipated log.
- [Daniela laughs]

- [Vera] Wow!
- [Sammy] Basically.

[Vera] So it just shits the presents, huh?

[Sammy] Yeah, well...

[calm playful music playing]

[Daniela] What did you get, Anna?

THE DIVINE COMEDY

[Gregory] So you can see
which circle of hell you're in.



[Vera] It's a keyring
for the keys of our new apartment.

- [Ares] Hey.
- It's your first stethoscope.

It's nice, thanks.

[excited screaming]

That's when you would
say something to them.

- [Martha] Did you have enough to eat?
- Huh?

Did you have enough to eat, Artemis?
Do you want more nougat? Hm?

- Uh, no thanks.
- I know you like egg yolk nougat.

- Thank you.
- Leave him be, Mom.

[sighs]

[laughter and chattering]

[man singing
traditional Catalonian Christmas song]

Mom, you always loved
singing this song. How does it go?

[Martha] Oh, the words are... um, um...

[singing traditional Catalonian
Christmas song]

Boo!

- Oh, wow.
- Oh, my.

Whoa, now who is this?

What?

So, what kind of job do you have?

Uh...

He's the director
of operations for a company.

Are you a doctor?
I fell yesterday and hurt my elbow.

Hey!

Oh, my God.

[man] Come on, dude, what's the big deal?

[man on TV] We wanted
to wish you a happy holiday.

We love you all so much
and Merry Christmas!

[children sing
traditional Catalonian Christmas song]

[dramatic music playing]

[electronic pop music playing]

[laughter and cheering]

Let's go. Come on, Ares!

[ethereal music playing]

[electronic pop music playing]

I told you not to use that heavy one.

I was afraid that would happen.

[emergency services siren sounds]

[Victor] Well, if you were so sure
then you could've told me that.

Well, I expected you
might use common sense.

[Victor] Next time, please don't.

Can you help me?

I can't do it with one hand.

Uh...

[knocks on door]

[indistinct announcement sounds
on speakers]

[ominous music playing]

[hand dryer sounds]

Hard to piss with that on.

[groans]

[Apolo] Do you have a condom?

[Victor] Yeah.

- YOU COULD'VE TEXTED
- SORRY. IT JUST KIND OF HAPPENED.

IT'S OKAY. HAVE FUN

WE'RE AT YOUR BROTHER'S CLUB.
ARE YOU COMING????

[electronic pop music playing]

[Anna] I'm feeling it.

I'm so bored with this song.

[bartender] Girl, what's up with you?
You really need to cheer up.

- [Gregory] What's wrong?
- I don't know.

Can I have six sh*ts?

You know you're not supposed to drink
on your medication.

Chill, it's non-alcoholic.
I'm not that crazy.

When are you gonna get over
this Yoshi thing? I mean come on, Anna.

- This Yoshi thing?
- Anna, you're stuck there.

Accidents happen. It's a fact of life.

Great advice. How about
applying some of that to yourself?

Stop it. Okay?

[Anna] I don't understand
how you can be with her.

What happened was her fault
and she's still in love...

If we start assigning blame
where there is none,

we're gonna f*ck ourselves up
in the long run, get it?

[Anna] Turning a blind eye,
even at Christmas.

Yoshi was going to the lighthouse
to meet you.

Raquel had nothing to do with it.

[indie music playing]

- [Gregory] Who wants one?
- [Sammy] Me, me, me!

Over here! Hope you guys are ready!

- If you don't tap it...
- Then you won't tap back!

- That's my girl!
- Come on!

- Come on!
- Hey! [laughs]

[Marcos] Wow!

[laughter and cheering]

[church bells ringing]

[dog barking in distance]

[somber music playing]

THROUGH MY WINDOW: US
IT ALL STARTED WITH A GOODBYE.

HE WENT TO STOCKHOLM. I STAYED HERE.

ARES HIDALGO, AGAIN.

[Vera] Yeah, that's why I told you
on the first. Why didn't you tell me?

This is why I plan things, Diego,
so I can be... [sighs]

No, because, I mean,
I really want to see you.

Ares is gonna be at the library all day.
He's got exams. I told you, right?

I know, but... but I want to see you, Diego.

'Cause I miss you.

[indistinct chattering and cheering]

[Gregory] Come on,
a bit faster. Little by little.

[Raquel] See? See? See? I can do it.

- [Gregory] Little by little.
- [Raquel] Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay.

- I think I've got it.
- [Gregory] Okay, come on.

[Raquel] I think I'm okay.

Okay, okay. Like this?

- Be careful.
- I'm getting it.

[Gregory] Be careful, please.

Come on, go, go a bit faster.

[Raquel] Hold my hand. Wait up.

Almost got it.

- Bend your knees.
- [Raquel] I can't go any faster.

Slower, please, Gregory.
I'm already bending my knees.

- To the right, that's it.
- But, can you slow down, please?

- Come on.
- [Raquel] You're too fast.

Hey, this is scary.

- Slow down.
- [Gregory] You can go faster.

Gregory! Go slower.
Please! Greg... Greg... Ah!

[woman] No! [cheers]

- What's wrong with you?
- Nothing.

Doesn't seem like it.

Last night, I read some
of what you've been writing.

[somber music playing]

Without permission?

It's not a private journal.
I mean, it's a novel.

It's fiction, Gregory.

You can save
that bullshit for your editor...

Whatever! The point is
you shouldn't have been reading anything!

You know the worst part about it?

You purposely left your laptop out
because you wanted me to see it.

Do you still love him?

[thunder rumbling]

Do you think I'm an idiot?

[Daniela] I think Gregory is a good guy
and you're messing up.

But I'm just not sure
if I really love him.

You already got hurt with Ares.
You decide if you want to relive it.

Raquel, I need you at the register.
We're getting slammed.

She's going through a break-up

and she's in love with a man
who is married, so have compassion.

Ah. Poor little thing.

They're all assholes, am I right?

The register! Now!

[twinkly music playing]

[Daniela] Are you gonna
do something about this?

[man] Ho! Ho, ho, ho!

Merry Christmas, one and all!

[bell rings]

[thunder rumbles]

WHAT ARE YOU DOING ON SATURDAY??

DANI: WHAT ARE YOU DOING ON SATURDAY??

HOW ABOUT A DATE LIKE OLD TIMES?

[moaning, chuckling]

NEW YEAR'S PARTY - POMPEA PUBLISHING

SEE YOU THERE!

[somber indie rock music playing]

[thunder rumbling]

[sighs]

♪ Leave it all down here ♪

♪ It's future rust then it's future dust ♪

♪ Forget the horror here ♪

♪ Forget the horror here ♪

♪ Leave it all down here ♪

♪ It's future rust then it's future dust ♪

[thunder crashes]

♪ Carry you to broken ground ♪

♪ Though I find you in the sand ♪

♪ Wipe you clean with dirty hands ♪

♪ So g*dd*mn this boiling space ♪

♪ The Spanish Sahara ♪

♪ The place that you'd wanna
Leave the horror here ♪

♪ I'm the fury in your head ♪

♪ I'm the fury in your bed ♪

♪ I'm the ghost in the back of your head ♪

♪ 'Cause I am
I'm the fury in your head ♪

♪ I'm the fury in your bed ♪

♪ I'm the ghost in the back of your head ♪

♪ 'Cause I am
I'm the fury in your head ♪

♪ I'm the fury in your bed ♪

♪ I'm the ghost in the back of your head ♪

♪ 'Cause I am ♪

[thunder crashes]

- [music fades]
- [thunder rumbles]

Are you gonna tell Gregory?

We broke up.

[sighs]

Have you thought about me?

- [window creaks]
- [thud]

[dog barking in distance]

[door opens]

[Mr. Hidalgo] Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.
Woah, woah, okay. [laughs]

- [door closes]
- [sighs]

[Artemis] Ares?

- [sighs]
- [Mr. Hidalgo] Hey, hey, hey, come on.

We're celebrating.

- Come on, cheers. Cheers.
- [Artemis] Cheers.

[Mr. Hidalgo] To the good things to come.

[Ares sighs]

[Artemis] Whoa.

- Why are you awake?
- I couldn't sleep.

[Mr. Hidalgo] Hey, there he is. [laughs]

[Ares] How much did he drink?

Well, you know, the party
did get a little bit out of hand.

Yeah.

At least he has good reason
to drink today. Right, Dad?

[Mr. Hidalgo grunts]

Vera's parents accepted our proposal.

[Mr. Hidalgo grunts]

They're the biggest clients
we've ever had.

[sighs]

Thank you.

- Artemis, I...
- [Artemis] No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.

I'm sure you're not aware of this,

but um, for a moment
I thought we might lose Alpha 3.

We've taken so many losses
the last several years.

I don't know how
we would've survived. I really don't. I...

I have no idea. I will say this though,

when Claudia told me she was pregnant,

I just couldn't stop
looking at the numbers.

I was obsessed. I turned them over and...

It was really rough, man.

But then all of a sudden,
you appear with Vera.

You introduce us to her family and boom!

[imitates an expl*si*n]

Look. [laughs] Our little rebel
has now become our fairy godmother, right?

He has good taste.

Not like others.

[ominous music playing]

[man] Yeah. Yeah, that's good.

He keeps getting more and more like Dad.

[man] Give me a sec. Okay, how's that?

[photographer] Okay.
Gather round here. I need everyone.

Good morning.

[man] I think everything's set up.
Make sure there's no cables...

Watch out, 'cause you know you're next.

[man] Okay.

Can you move that against the wall?
I can't focus with it there.

[woman] Ladies, gentlemen,
we're starting in about five minutes!

[man] Yes, sounds good.
We're all set. Thank you, Paula.

All right, final checks. Good here.

[Sofía] You can take those hoops off,
if you want.

- Well, they're...
- [Sofía] They're unrefined.

Pearls are always the best choice.
They're like ties.

[Sofía] Mhm.

Something more formal
would be better for the photo.

[Claudia sighs]

[Artemis] Hey.

[somber music playing]

- I love you.
- Yeah.

[photographer] Vera, please, if you could...

[Vera] Yeah.

Okay, excuse me. Here we go.

[photographer] Ares,
you stand next to her.

Okay.

This one's the worst family tradition.

I hope you know
what you're getting yourself into.

- [photographer] Apolo?
- Yes?

[Claudia] Is Daniela not coming?

- [Apolo] No. No, I spared her.
- It's okay, it's okay.

- Here?
- [photographer] Perfect.

Okay, now.

Put one hand
upon her shoulder, please, Ares.

- What?
- Uh, put your hand on Vera's shoulder.

And Vera, can you put your hand
on top of his, please?

- Yeah.
- [photographer] Great. Look at the camera.

First one.

[camera shutter clicks]

HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT ME?

[church bells ringing]

[sighs]

[sighs]

[sighs]

[sighs]

[emergency services siren sounds]

[sighs]

I N3V3R STOPP3D

[Spanish synthpop music playing]

[car horns honk]

ARIBAU MULTIPLEX


Lolo, I just sent you a text.

I'm already here.
I'm at the theater waiting for you.

Hurry. You're coming, right?

Going in?

I'm waiting for my boyfriend.

[usher] You can't stay here.

Uh, it's okay. He's almost here.

[usher] This is a high traffic area.

I swear to you, he's almost here.
Just give me like five minutes.

- [usher] If he's not here...
- Any second now!

- [usher] Go in or out.
- He's coming.

[phone dings]

[door shuts]

That's why you're not allowed
to stay here.

- [grunts]
- I'm sorry.

[Apolo] Hi Dani, I, uh, something came up
last minute and I can't make it.

But I hope you have fun.
The movie looked cool.

[emergency services siren sounds]

[somber music playing]

[Gregory] Aren't you gonna say
I told you so?

About what?

[Gregory] I don't know, about Raquel.

That her whole thing with Ares
is hurting everybody around her?

Well, yeah. I told you so.

Chocolate or vanilla?

[Gregory] What?

Uh, what flavor for your pity party?

[sniffs]

Got some bags under your eyes.

- [Ares] Mhm. And your belly is bigger.
- Yeah, okay.

- [Apolo] Morning!
- Good morning.

- Weren't you gonna sleep at Daniela's?
- [Apolo] I'm starving.

- Shush.
- [chuckles]

[Apolo] Is there anything for breakfast?

Why don't you look?

[Claudia] Oh, boy.

[laughs]

- [Apolo] Is Vera still in bed?
- Mm. We were up late last night.

I wonder what you were doing. Hm?

What about you, Apolo?
Did you just get here?

[Apolo] No. I just got dressed early.

Why are you looking so happy?

Well, Alpha 3 is doing better
than ever, and I'm going to be a dad,

and I can give my daughter
everything she deserves.

I'd say I've got good reason
to be happy, don't you think? Hm?

[Claudia] Shall we?

- Wait in the car, I'll be right there.
- Okay. See you there. Ciao.

[Artemis] Take a shower
before Dad sees you.

Sir! Yes, sir!

[dog barking]

I, uh... I haven't told Claudia yet.

And I hope Apolo
won't get too angry about it, but...

[sighs]

I'd like you to be the baby's godfather.

What do you think?

You want to?

Yeah, okay.

Ah, I'll confirm when I talk to Claudia.

[church bells ringing]

[car door shuts]

[festive tontipop music playing]

- Happy holidays.
- Thank you, same to you.

[Anna] Hi.

Anna.

[Anna] I didn't know you worked here.

How's it going?

Good. Well, um, how's Gregory?

How's Ares?

Sorry, I wasn't trying to make it weird.

I actually don't care how he's doing.

How are you?

I wanted to tell you that
you don't deserve to be played by Ares.

Hey, uh, can we move it along?

Right away.

See you.

[Raquel] Next.

[Anna] Sorry about that...

[church bells ringing]

[door unlocking]

[Artemis] Okay, careful.

Don't open them yet.

Okay, okay, wait.

Careful, careful, don't trip.
Careful, just watch your step.

Artemis...

One second.

Enough.

Huh?

Hey, look.

Early in the day, the sun's here,
and later, it's on the other side.

I ordered wallpaper
for the baby's room, to add some warmth.

And also a play pen, uh,
for her to play safely in.

And a rug.

[seagulls squawking]

[muffled] Did you buy this?

Only the best for my family.

Don't worry about the money.

The company's booming right now.
You're talking to the future president.

So I might've gotten carried away.

Did you consider, maybe I don't want
to be surrounded by millionaires?

[classical music playing]

[Artemis sighs]

What makes you think that your lifestyle
is better that what I can offer our child?

Go on, tell me.

Say it.

[sighs]

It's my family.

You have no idea what a family is.

And I hope some day
you'll be able to learn.

Though I doubt
that an iceberg is capable of learning.

[sighs]

[Ares] Keep your eyes closed.

I'm watching you, okay?

- [Raquel] Now, can I?
- [Ares laughs]

[Raquel laughs]

Okay, now.

A present?

Hey.

Hey.

What's wrong?

[Raquel whimpers]

- It's just a gift, Raquel.
- Yeah, a gift you had to buy in secret.

Ares, I want to be with you,
but I don't want to be a secret.

Especially not your secret.

[sniffs]

I know, but listen.
It's all more complicated than you know.

Yeah, I'm not saying
any of this is easy but

I don't want... I don't want
to go on with this lie.

And I know
that I'll be fine with your decision.

But you... you've gotta decide.

[calm electronic music playing]

sh*t.

Hey, listen to me.

It's Vera or me.

[thunder rumbles]

[Vera] So, this is it!

[woman] Wow. It's so modern!

DANIELA: I'M DONE AF
WITH CRYING AND WAITING AROUND.

WE'RE GONNA LIVE IT UP
AT YOUR PARTY TOMORROW.

GIRLS' NIGHT OUT!!!

SEARCH - ANNA

THANKS FOR THE TALK AT THE TOY STORE

DO YOU HAVE PLANS FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE?

SENT

- [Tere] So, New Year's resolutions.
- [Roberto] Okay.

[Tere] I wrote down three resolutions.

But that's a lot, right? I feel like one
is all you really need y'know?

[Tere] There's three hours
to midnight, don't overthink.

I mean I'd love to say I'd go to the gym
but I sign up and never end up going.

You don't need to go to the gym.

Well that's not gonna make it any easier.

But it's the truth.

Mom, where did you put all the toffees?

Write another.

I don't, um... You say one while I think.

Um... Well, um, let's see.
Mm. I would like to read more.

Now that my daughter's a writer
and my boyfriend is such a bookworm,

I'd like to join the club.

Oh yeah, well, I haven't seen you
try and pick up a book in years.

Well, it's because I come home
very tired after work.

I'm sure that's the reason. Mhm.

I think it's a great resolution.

Because you like anything my mom does.

You've really been acting strange
this week. More than usual.

Okay. So I'm strange. But what about you?

I have a right to love and be loved.

That's wonderful, Mom. Very beautiful.

No, no. There's no need.

[Tere] It's because of Ares, isn't it?

This started when he got home.

Do you want to talk about it?

What am I even doing here?

[Tere] Sweetie, wait.

[phone dial tone sounds]

["Ave Maria" playing on piano]

[indistinct chattering]

[Vera's mother] Nah, no, no, no.

You married me so I would keep
your board of directors under control.

[Carlos] Oh, yeah. She knows very well

that there's nothing I dislike more
than the board of directors.

[Mr. Hidalgo] Right.

[Vera's mother] What about
all the shareholders?

At least board members can be fired.

[waiter] The appetizers. Bon Appétit.

[Vera] This looks so good!

[Sofía] Oh, this chef is always excellent.

I think we're ready to start.

He set up a lovely project,
and we're still friendly.

If I may, I would like to...
to make a toast to Ares and Vera.

Because thanks to you two,
we are here in this beautiful city,

surrounded by great company.

Thanks to you, an alliance has been born
between Alpha 3 and Egarmex.

So I want to make a toast
to the Hidalgos and the Hernandos

who are now one family.

Cheers!

- Cheers.
- Cheers.

Yes, cheers.

[Vera's mother] Cheers!

Ares, you're looking more handsome
than last summer.

So, being with my daughter suits you, huh?

- Momma.
- [Vera's mother] What?

Carlos also looks much better
since being with me.

[Sofía] Keep your eyes open, our Apolo...
- One sec.

- Ah.
- And they'll soon have some competition.

But are you... are you with Claudia?

And the baby?

Excuse me.

- [Vera's mother] Is everything okay?
- I'll be right back.

A work thing just came up.
They won't be long.

- What's going on?
- Claudia is in the hospital.

Should we take one of the cars
or just grab a cab?

Oh, no, no. You can't leave,
this dinner's important.

Our future is on the line.

[sighs]

Artemis!

Hey, come on. Come on.
We can't make a scene now.

Let's go back to the table and we can deal
with it all after we eat. Come on.

[Carlos] Are you involved
in the company's decisions, Sofía?

[Sofía] Well, I trust in
my son's decisions.

Keep playing the part
of the good Alpha 3 CEO

and then it's possible in the future
you could become the president of it all.

Yeah.

I hope my daughter
has a better father than I had.

[somber music playing]

- [Sofía] You know, I appreciate it.
- [Apolo whispering] He left.

- [Sofía] The produce is very fresh...
- [Ares] Are you serious?

- [Sofía] It's very healthy.
- [Ares] Where's Artemis?

Well, excuse us.
Just a quick issue with our Asian clients.

- Ah.
- Oh.

[Sofía] They don't celebrate
these holidays over there.

[laughter]

[Mr. Hidalgo] Did you enjoy the meal?

[suspenseful music playing]

[emergency services siren sounds]

Here, keep the change.

Hello, excuse me,
I'm looking for Claudia Martínez, please.

She's on the fourth floor.

You'll have to stay
in the waiting room, wait!

[grunts]

[nurse 1] Down the hall to your left.

I'm looking for Claudia Martínez.
Claudia Martínez.

- [nurse 1] Sir?
- Claudia?

[nurse 1] Sir?

[nurse 2] Maria, go ahead.

- Claudia?
- You have to wait outside.

- That's my girlfriend!
- You can't come in.

[Martha] Artemis.

Martha, what's happened?

We... we don't know anything.

We came as soon as they called us.

Tell your family
to come wait up here. It's warmer up here.

[indistinct chattering]

Hey. Come here.

[Artemis cries]

[Vera] But it would have to be
just us two, okay?

I'm telling you. I told you.

If I want to be with you,
it has to be this way.

[laughter]

[Sofía] This is really something.

[Carlos] This year went by faster
than last year, right? Or am I just old?

That's just age.
As we get older, the years go by faster.

Yeah. [laughs]

[sighs] It's almost time, right?

I've known about Diego for a while.

I saw you together
when he visited you in Stockholm.

We can't keep doing this, Vera.

You know about Raquel too.

[sighs] But I don't care about that, Ares.

- You can sleep with whoever you want.
- Yeah, but it's not just about sex.

You and Diego are more than that,
and you know it.

Okay, so what then?

If we both know
then we don't have to end things, do we?

We can't keep up this farce forever.

For us and for them, Vera.

But my parents would never accept
someone like Diego.

It's...

It's complicated, you know?

You and I can have a good life together.

Yeah, but we can't lie forever
just to keep everyone else happy.

You don't know my family.

They can be very difficult, Ares.

Yeah? Well, I do know the Hidalgos
and they're really not that different.

So, did you know Diego before me?

Why does that matter now?

Last summer, did you come
looking for me to forget him?

Seriously?

- If you did, I don't...
- I never used you, Ares.

I've never done that.

Ever since I met you,
I've thought you were perfect.

I always believed in us.

[scoffs]

- And I still do.
- Yeah, sure. Perfect. Perfect for who?

But what about us?

What about what we built?

Doesn't that matter?

[sighs]

If you love Diego like I love Raquel,
he deserves more than to be a secret.

[sighs]

Vera.

Can you just promise me
that it will be worth it?

I promise.

[laughter]

[Mr. Hidalgo] We'll take them
into consideration.

Here, this is for you.

Where's Artemis?

He's probably still in the meeting,
don't worry about it.

[church bells ringing]

[ominous music playing]

- [woman on TV] Happy 2024!
- [man on TV] Happy 2024!

[playful twinkly music playing]

[laughs]

Let's do this.

[Mr. Hidalgo] Happy New Year!

- [laughter]
- [Vera's mother] Happy new Year!

[Carlos] Juan, next year
it'll be your turn. Cheers!

- Cheers!
- [laughter]

- Cheers.
- Stop.

- Happy New Year.
- This is so nice.

Ares?

Baby, sit down.

Vera?

Vera, is everything okay?

Sit next to me, Ares,

please?

- What?
- Happy New Year.

- Happy New Year.
- Happy New Year.

It's been so good seeing you.

You know, we can't stay up too late
with you guys tonight

because we've got a flight
back to Stockholm

super early in the morning tomorrow.

Right, Ares?

Sorry.

Honestly, I'm sorry.

What's wrong?

[sighs] I'm sure he'll be fine.

I think he just needs to,
I don't know, get some air. Um...

It'll just take a second.

[cheering]

[upbeat club music playing]

[editor] Emily Dickinson...

She's so innovative.

I love her.

Have you read any poems of hers?

- Happy New Year!
- Oh, Anna!

Give me a kiss.

You look amazing!

- What's up?
- How are you?

I'm getting another drink
'cause I need one.

- How are you?
- Great!

- Cheers!
- Cheers!

Tap it, tap it, tap it, tap it.

[Spanish urbano music playing]

[playful music playing]

[intense electronic music playing]

[R&B dance music playing]

[Dominican pop music playing]

[woman] Are you gonna be much longer?

Thanks for coming, Anna.
It means a lot to me that you came.

Mm, you are pretty drunk.

Nope. Just wait.

When I start dancing the Macarena,
then I'm drunk.

Apolo's here. He just posted a story.

- In here? Where?
- He's in this house with Víctor.

The last thing I wanna do
is bump into them tonight.

Yeah, but you're gonna have
to talk to him at some point, right?

How about you tell him that?

I'm sure as hell
not going to chase after him.

Okay, okay. Yeah.

But this is a really long conversation
and I need to pee.

Watch my phone and purse!

I'm getting more drinks.

[Spanish modern rock music playing]

So, what do you want?

Víctor.

Huh?

You know that guy?

- Let's dance.
- But...

[phone vibrates]

AR3S: I LOVE YOU, RAQUEL...

[Anna] "I love you, Raquel.
I was a coward for making you doubt."

"If you want to give us a sh*t,
I'll be at the cemetery."

[Raquel hums]

[sighs]

Coming!

[woman] No, totally!
He was checking you out, no cap.

- Oop! Watch out!
- Sorry.

Miss girl, wearing those heels
wasn't a good idea. I can't feel my toes.

Thanks.

[Anna] You got a message.

[unlocks phone]

It's Ares.

What'd he say?

He wants to see me.
He wants to meet up now.

Do I go?

What would Yoshi do?

Um, well, he'd...

I guess he'd go hop on a motorcycle
and go after the love of his life.

Wait. You shouldn't drink any more.

Mm.

Thanks.

[breathes heavily]

[uneasy music playing]

Is he following you?

Hm?

I'm following him.

Uh, but who is he?

[sighs] Apolo.

With the exception of you,

everyone else has some ex
that's unforgettable.

And he's mine.

Why don't we go somewhere else?

Sorry.

[sighs]

[sighs]

[cries]

[footsteps running]

[knocking]

I'M ON MY...

[breathes sharply]

Okay.

[grunts]

[struggles]

[retches]

[dark disco music playing]

VERA - ONE AUDIO MESSAGE

[Vera] Ares, I cannot make
any more excuses for you not being here.

My family won't stop asking
about you, I'm serious.

[sighs] I know how important
this is, okay?

Everything with your family, the business.

I don't want you to throw it all away.

Diego isn't worth that.

And frankly, neither is Raquel.

I'm sorry. I know how important
she is to you, okay,

but we have to think
about the consequences, Ares.

[sighs] We won't be
the only ones suffering.

We're going to lose everything
if you don't come back.

[sighs] And you might lose more than me.

I'm at the hotel.

I'm going to call a taxi.
See you at the airport.

I'll wait for you, okay?

WITCH

I LOVE YOU.
I WAS A COWARD FOR MAKING YOU DOUBT IT.

IF YOU STILL WANT TO GIVE US A CHANCE,
I'LL BE AT THE CEMETERY. YOU KNOW WHERE.

[locks phone]

[emergency services siren sounds]

[church bells ring]

Ares?

Hi, Tere.

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to bother you
or anything. It's just a goodbye present.

Oh, I thought you were Raquel.

- She's not home yet?
- No.

Uh, she must be having a blast
at the publisher's party.

Don't worry, I'll give it to her.

- Thank you.
- Bye.

[ominous music playing]

[driver] To the airport?

Uh, yeah. Yep.

[phone vibrates]

CLAUDIA IS OKAY. SHE'S OUT OF THE WOODS.

THEY'LL HAVE TO MONITOR HER
FOR A FEW DAYS.

HERA IS A FIGHTER!

[locks phone]

WITCH

[phone dial tone sounds]

[phone vibrating]

[phone dial tone sounds]

Raquel, um, sorry for calling,
I just want to make sure you were...

[muffles]

Raquel?

[faint breathing]

Raquel?

[breathing gets heavier]

Raquel, are you there?

- [gasping for air]
- [Ares] Raquel, listen to me, okay?

Where was the publisher's party?

f*ck.

- We need to make a quick stop, please.
- [driver] No problem.

POMPEA PUBLISHING

Can you turn right here?

[gasping for air]

[dramatic music playing]

Ares.

AR3S - CELL PHONE

[struggles]

[retches]

Help.

Help me.

[retches]

[cries]

[phone dial tone sounds]

sh*t.

[Raquel gasping]

[dramatic music continues]

[Ares] Raquel!

Raquel?

- Raquel!
- [gasps]

- [screams]
- Raquel!

Raquel!

Raquel!

[struggles]

Help!

Help me!

[grunts] Someone!

[coughs]

Look at me.

Raquel.

Raquel!

Raquel, please!

Please!

- [woman screams] Oh my God.
- [Ares] Not again, please.

Help, please!

Hello? I need an ambulance.

Ares.

[Raquel gasps for air]

Stay alive.

[emergency services siren sounds]

[monitor beeping]

[nurse] Well, well, well. Good morning!

They just took the oxygen off,
you'll get used to it soon.

You were very lucky, you know.

You should be more careful
with allergies like yours.

What day is it today?

[nurse] Well, you've been lying here
for five days.

I'll call the doctor.

Where's Raquel?

Hm?

- Wasn't there a girl here? Where is she?
- Well, I don't...

I don't know what her name is, honestly.

[grunts]

[nurse] Wait a minute, you can't move.

Mom, they've discharged me.

Raquel?

[phone ringing]

- Raquel?
- What?

Excuse me.

- No.
- [Ares] Raquel?

Hold on a sec.

- [Ares coughs]
- Ares?

[coughing]

Where's Raquel?

Oh my god, did you just wake up?

Where is she?

Oh, look. The man who saved my life.

Which is the only reason I forgive you
for waking up while I was gone peeing.

[laughs]

[man on TV] The cavalcade was made up
of around 1,300 people,

And it had some changes this year.
The most important one?

The sweets were only thrown
from the last three carriages

using a*t*matic candy cannons
to launch them...

ALPHA 3 AND ERGAMEX
SIGN A MULTI-MILLION DEAL

Another important change
was, actually, the aromas.

The carriages were scented...

Claudia, it's for you.

- [Claudia] For me?
- Mm-hmm.

[man continues on TV in background]

Thank you.

Oh, come on. Sit down.

What's this for? [laughs]

[Ares] I've been trying to give you this.

WITCH!

And guess what?

It hasn't been washed. [laughs]

Oh! That's gross! [laughs]

[twinkly music playing]

When he asked me what I wanted

and I said I wanted him
to fall in love with me,

I never thought we would come this far.

Back then, I didn't know
that love worked this way.

THROUGH MY WINDOW

That love changes everything.

That love has no borders.

And... and that
it transforms everything it touches.

I only knew that I was in love.

And

I guess that's why I started writing.
It was my way of loving.

Um...

My feelings were so intense,
I didn't understand

what was happening to me
until I wrote it down.

It was my way
to keep contact with reality.

Hello, sweetheart.

As if to say Raquel, this is happening.

Your crush is coming
through the window and he's not a vampire.

And well, um...
so, writing has come to help me,

uh, really see the world. And to shape it.

And especially, to understand
what I was feeling about everything.

Later, I read what I'd written
and thought, Raquel, you're crazy.

But it... But it was actually what I needed.

Yes?

Does that mean
we should be expecting a part two?

[camera shutter clicks]

Um...

Well, I started writing it,
but... but I abandoned it.

I'm not trying to understand love anymore,

I just want to experience it now.

[cheering]

- Thank you.
- Perfect!

- Hello.
- Hello.

Wait.

Just a minute, I'll be right back.

Sorry, Raquel.

We should bring one to him.

After all, we're here because of him.

YOSHI, YOU WERE
AND ALWAYS WILL BE THE BEST

I fixed a few typos.

I hope you still like it.

IT ALL BEGAN WITH THE WI-FI PASSWORD

TO YOSHI...

FIVE YEARS LATER

[twinkly music playing]

[phone rings]

All right, that's everything.
You can close it up.

What? Oh, do I need to sign?

[Apolo] You said a couple boxes.
It's been at least 25.

Listen, I helped you unload 200 boxes
when you started school.

And with no elevator, so chill out, okay?

How much longer, uncle Ares?

We're almost done, Hera.

We're leaving right now or I'm going
to the Tibidabo all by my self.

You should blame your godfather for that.

Alright, alright, but she can forgive me
for anything, right? Huh?

You owe me an ice cream
with three scoops, okay?

Three scoops?

It's the first and last time
you trick me into helping you move.

Oh, we're going to Tibidabo!

Ah! Ah! Ah!

Hera, come here. Come here. Look.

Who's going to be a little witch?
Are you a little witch?

- I'm going to visit you a lot.
- I really hope so, young man.

- Okay, let's go. Who wants some ice cream?
- Bye.

Mhm.

So, have you figured out
if you like living with me?

No, no. I'm not sure yet.

Let's see.

Maybe you'll convince me
by repeating what you said earlier.

You know what? You're a demanding roommate
I'm finding out.

Mhm.

That's better.

Say it one more time.

I love you, witch.

[church bells ring]

THROUGH MY WINDOW: LOOKING AT YOU

[tontipop music playing]

[calm piano music playing]