01x02 - Episode 2

[bunniefuu]

-[lively percussion rhythm playing]
-[elevator bell dings]

[rhythm quickens]

♪ Ha! ♪

RAGE

[g*nsh*t]

[g*nsh*t]

[cell phone ringing]

[phone beeps on]

-Morning.
-[Nat] Good morning.

-It's Nat, at the Gallery.
-Ah...

So confirming they're sending
your dress over to us.

-They just let me know.
-Oh! [chuckles faintly]

I've been having dreams
about that dress.

I'll be in touch
the moment it gets to the door.

Oh, I'll wait to hear from you, Nat.

Thank you so much.

-Perfect, see you soon, honey.
-[cell phone beeps]

[elevator bell dings]

[disjointed music playing]

Uh, is this Human Resources?

Mm... um, the fifth floor.

[phone ringing faintly nearby]

Whoa. [sighs]

-Had to drink it up.
-Um...

-Your name, please? All of it?
-@LuciaFantasy.

Yeah, we see it says that
on your current resume,

but we're referring now
to your actual name.

No, no, no. That's what I'm saying.

That would be what I use.

Now, every time I'm asked for it,
people know who I am.

On your ID they put @LuciaFantasy?

Mm-hm...

Anyway, most people call me Lu.

[whispering] It says here
she has millions of followers.

Um... [clears throat]

So, Lu, talk to me,
do you like what we're doing here?

If you're referring
to the matronly outfits

that are placed
at the front of the floor, no.

[in normal voice] Perhaps you
aren't familiar with all collections,

but some are created
by the greatest companies

from Europe, Japan,
as well as America.

Listen, the drama of being
an influencer makes me sick.

If tons of people like to follow me,
it's 'cause I sell image.

-And because of that, you're here.
-[chuckles]

Nevertheless, we must keep in mind
that the most competitive markets

-we have at the moment, um...
-Yeah.

...and moving forward,
are the Asian markets.

But I can tell you
what we need most right now

are people who can speak Chinese,
do you?

Tell me what to say.

"Do you have this sweatshirt
in another color?"

[sighs]

[cell phone unlocks]

[keyboard clacking]

[translator app speaking Chinese]

[giggling]

[intriguing music playing]

I really love your outfit.
It's like a black and white movie.

I'm sorry, I don't get it.

[in hushed voice] In sports,
they haven't said anything either.

It's rare not to be informed.

-[in hushed voice] It's so strange.
-[elevator bell dings]

Quiet, quiet. Somebody's coming.

Natividad,
I'd like to introduce Megan and Lu.

Effective immediately
these two are your new salespeople.

Hello. Can I help you with something?

[in normal voice] Lu, let me step in
since they are customers of mine.

-How are you, Silvia?
-Very good. We haven't seen you, Nat.

Yes, because I'm busy here.
Excuse me and thanks.

Come look at something

before I show you the blazers
from Saint Laurent.

Take a look at the Ana Locking
nightgown.

Look at all she's done here.
The decorations are all hers.

Oh, it is marvelous.

[Silvia] Very pretty.

These are the ones
from the show, as well.

[intriguing music continues playing]

-May I help you with something?
-Hello.

Yes. I need a new "look"
for a big event tonight.

-Are you feeling me?
-Megan, will you give me a moment

with Samantha since
we've already spoken.

Right over here is the María Escoté
I want to show you.

-The one from the runaway?
-It's so fun, isn't it?

I love it.

What the hell? Come on.

[elevator bell dings]

[music turns whimsical]

-May I help you with something?
-Yes. Actually, I'm here to see Nat.

-[Nat] Marga. She's my customer.
-Hello.

-How are you?
-Where is it?

It's waiting for you in
the fitting room. It is spectacular.

Listen, what this
beautiful woman, Marga,

is coming in for
is not a cheap acrylic tracksuit.

It's couture.

-[Marga] This way?
-[Nat] Yes, to your right.

Every customer belongs to her?

-Wow... This is-- It's a head-turner.
-[mellow jazz playing over speakers]

You know,
they've written us an e-mail

saying it could've belonged
to Catherine Deneuve.

It's crazy money, [scoffs]
so I probably shouldn't do it.

This is an investment.
This belongs on you or in a museum.

You know, you're right,
it's like buying a sculpture of mine,

because how can I show up to my party
not wearing something sophisticated?

-Right?
-Marga, come on.

Each day you wake up
is a new opportunity

to express yourself
by embracing your style.

-Make it work.
-This is true.

Have you really tried
moving in it, or...?

[hesitating slightly] No.

-Shall I hold your champagne?
-Yes, please.

Whaa!

-[elevator bell dings]
-[lively percussion rhythm playing]

[elevator bell dings]

[elevator bell dings]

[elevator bell dings]

Yes, it's very nice.

-[Megan sighs]
-Ooh...

Have you seen this?
It has a button right here.

This is the collection
they just unveiled.

What do think about this scent?

[mellow lounge music playing
over speakers]

[sighs] It's working hours.

I'm sure they'd prefer it
if you weren't on your phone.

I just sold two handbags
like this one on Instagram.

-To who?
-I don't know.

That's what I mean, Lu.

You can't sell things
without knowing the customers.

Do you want me to show you both the
specific way we handle our packaging?

-Yeah, show me how to do that.
-Perfect.

Going to the bathroom.

One question. Have you asked if you
can come dressed like this to work?

[disjointed music playing]

I'm going home.

[exhales sharply]

And with the performance
of carbon fiber,

these are perfect
for nailing a leap like that.

Imagine running on the street.
You'll be flying around your hood.

I'll take them in a 42.

-Me too.
-I want a 41.

I have every size.

-Hi there.
-Yeah, hi.

They come in specifically to see him.
Apparently he has a way with them.

Let's go and have our lunch.

-Probably not a--
-Come on, just have lunch with me.

I've got something
I need to tell you.

[woman laughs nearby]

Quinoa?
Yeah, I've heard that's good for you.

Rosa. It was like here.

She put her face right up to mine.

And now that corporate
has hired these girls,

it's so important to confirm
my promotion as floor manager.

[chewing] What are you saying?

It's just that
they won't follow my experience,

and the training
I'm giving them is for nothing, Rosa.

[in normal voice]
They're probably gonna fire me.

As the union rep,
how's that possible to get fired?

Because of this Olympic athlete
they've hired.

He sells so much.

Enough french fries, Rosa.

It's so easy
to make yourself a salad.

I mean you love your lettuce.

You've got lettuce
right there, in fact.

You're right.

[sighs]

What?

You now, it is very possible
that you will get let go, Rosa.

But who knows what will happen.

We're just gonna have to cross
that bridge when we come to it.

Carry on.

Uh-huh... Yes, it's here. Yeah.

Okay, we'll talk about this later.

-I gotta go.
-[receiver clicks]

So I only need three minutes,
and you can time me.

-I'll time you.
-Pardon me?

-[laughs] Only kidding. Sit.
-Ah... Pardon me.

-Pardon me.
-So, what's up?

-Well--
-The new girls are good, yeah?

Uh, sure, pretty much.

Well, like, so this is the thing,

I'd like to see them interact
more personally with the customers.

Lu is fantastic.

Yeah, she's different,
but both of the girls are different.

No, they're both great, but our store
has parameters of elegance

that they need to adhere to more.

But fashion is precisely about
doing what hasn't been done.

Well, not exactly, I mean, you know
it's more like an illusion of renewal

to come back around
to the same thing,

over and over like society does.

-Yeah, yeah.
-For them, they think of Balenciaga

as oversized sweatshirts
and sneakers worn by the Kardashians.

But isn't that
what's trending at the moment?

Sure. Sure.
Yes, well, of course, yeah.

-They're fine. They're fine, sure.
-They're such great new blood.

Well, they seem to be,
but they aren't.

What matters is that they seem
to be, is what you're saying?

What did you wanna tell me?

Well, it's just that I think they--

Possibly, it's so hard to grasp
everything that's going on for them,

so I think they both need
some guidance,

from someone responsible
who can lead them successfully.

As you know, I'm starting
to buy for the new season,

which takes a lot of my energy,

but still for me, I can take on
a lot more responsibility.

So that's what I wanted to put forth.
Now, think it over if you would.

Here's what I want you to do,
for now, Nat.

-Yeah?
-Don't worry about purchasing yet.

No new orders now. We have some time.

Perfect, then.

[phone ringing faintly nearby]

Anything else?

Ah, my apologies,
that's my three minutes.

Thank you, Miguel.

-Nat?
-Yes, Miguel?

I would say, they're lucky
to have a mentor like you.

-Much appreciated, Miguel.
-We'll talk soon.

Bye. And thanks again.

[lively classical music playing]

Now it's thicker
and covered with rubber,

which is better than the plastic one,

so when you rotate your hips,
it clings perfectly to your body.

[whispering] Rosa.

Rosa, did I totally call it or what?

Management is finally
going to confirm my promotion,

and he made a point of telling me
how well I'm training the girls.

Wow, that's great, Nat.

-It's because of what you eat.
-What is?

Your negative thought processes

are a direct result
of what you're eating.

I'm finally getting promoted.
[giggles giddily]

[access scanner beeping]

[Nat] Rosa.

Excuse me, Lourdes.
Pardon me, thank you.

-Rosa, are you going home?
-Yes, but I didn't bring my car.

[Nat] But I saw you put it
in the parking garage this morning.

That's right. I totally forgot.

If I hadn't told you, you would have
left your car. Let's go.

[upbeat music playing]

-[Nat] Are they with Miguel?
-[Rosa] What?

[Nat] The new girls
are having a drink with Miguel.

How come we never went out
for drinks after work with Miguel?

I don't do nights. Not with my ulcer.

-[inaudible dialogue]
-[intriguing music playing]

[glasses clink]

[intriguing music playing]

[ignition clicks, then car turns off]

[Rosa sighs]

As soon as I get promoted,
I'm moving out of here.

Well, I'll see you at work tomorrow.

-What?
-Pardon me.

I'm staring at you
because I know you,

but I can't remember from where.

[blows raspberry]
It doesn't matter. Don't care.

-[Toni] A hot calamari roll.
-Great, thanks.

Keep the change, Toni.

-Aw, thanks a lot.
-I'll see you later.

[Toni] She hasn't been
in the neighborhood long.

-She used to do porn.
-Oh, wow...

A long time ago.

-That's all I know.
-Toni, tell me you have croquettes.

[Toni] For you princess, always.

Well, can you pack up three
or four of them. I'll take four.

Can you bring them out to me
because I don't want my dress

-to smell like the bar.
-Okay.

So did you know that croquettes
originated from France?

[man] I had no idea.

[speaking French] Les croquettes...

Hey.

Nat! Nat, wait, wait. Thanks.

[door closes]

What's with the dress?

It's my job.

Looks pretty fancy.

It's not fancy. It's prêt-à-porter.

Okay, then.

[woman 1 on TV] Here are some
real fresh and cool fashions.

Spaghetti-strap dresses like these

are typical of the creations
of our top designers.

You can wear
these summer dresses anytime,

almost around the clock.

The necklines
are suitable for any occasion

and are just right for junior sizes.

Fashion authorities
call this the spare look.

A simple, unadorned sheet
with a gentle waistline drawstring

trimmed with fun tassels
and delicate pink cotton pique.

-[man] Where did you put my shirt?
-[woman 2] What shirt?

I'm working all the time.
I'm cleaning all the time.

-I can't look after your shirt.
-[man] Working all the time?

-I'm the one working all the time.
-[woman 2] Don't start this again.

[woman 1 on TV] ...and double fabric
bodice to ensure figure flattery.

I'm calling this evening to offer you
the new Relax cell phone plan

with no contract, and never
any hidden surprises on your bill.

-[neighbors shouting nearby]
-Yes, sorry, it is very late.

But maybe I can call and speak
to you again tomorrow morning?

-[dial tone beeping]
-[dramatic music playing]

[shouting] Quiet down, you hear!

[scoffs]

God.

[inaudible dialogue]

[indistinct dialogue]

[voice distorted] Nat, honey, are you
coming out to party with us tonight?

It's gonna be so much fun.

-[in normal voice] My dear, Nat.
-Uh, yeah?

Are you gonna go out and party
with the two of us tonight?

-Are you up for it, Nat, or what?
-Me?

-Of course.
-But dressed like this?

You look banging.

[Lu] You're gonna wear them
out of the store right?

Absolutely, yeah.

[techno music playing over speakers]

Cool, right?

Babe! I'm here!

-Hi!
-Hey!

-Come on, let's go.
-It's been ages.

-Let's have a drink. Come with me.
-All right.

-Hey!
-What's happening?

-You've gotta meet a friend of mine.
-So pretty.

Yeah, she is.
What can you hook us up with?

-I'll get you some shots.
-Okay, yeah, some shots.

Here we go.

[glasses clink]

Another one? Yeah? Another one.

Did you like that?

-Here you go.
-Go on. You okay?

[beat-heavy techno music
playing over speakers]

Let's freshen you up a bit.

-[Megan & Lu laughing]
-No.

But you know what,
you need to be on Instagram.

-No, no.
-No her customers

-are more the phone type, right?
-Exactly.

Give me your phone.
I'll open an account.

-No, no, no.
-Time for you to make some changes.

Let's do it, come on.
What do you wanna call yourself?

-[lingering] Mm... "Nat."
-That's it?

Friends, I love you.

[camera clicking]

[eclectic techno music playing]

[camera continues clicking]

[slurring speech] What a mess.
What is she even saying?

-Chakras.
-But to me, she's saying--

-The stair.
-Is that what you're telling me?

Yeah.

Nothing is understandable.

You're kind of a witch.

All right, inside.
All right. Get home safe.

-Bye.
-Get in.

Careful, honey.

[hazard lights ticking]

Thanks!

[groans weakly]

[car starts]

Did she give you address, huh?

[dog barks nearby]

[keys clatter]

[energetic techno music
playing muffled nearby]

[shoes and purse plop]

[energetic techno music
becomes clear]

Management left me a message

that I need to have a meeting
with them as soon as I get in.

[sighs sharply]

And the hangover I have right now,
makes me feel so sick.

They asked me to come up
and see them right after you.

-[car starts]
-No they didn't, Rosa.

Oh, God, I'm so sorry.

No one deserves this.

[car shifts into gear]

-["So Cool" playing]
-[sighs]

♪ Everyone is doing it
But I'm k*lling it ♪

♪ Watch me go now
To the sound of my soul ♪

♪ No use in denying it
'Cause I'm crushing it ♪

♪ Watch me go around
To the sound of the world ♪

♪ Watch me go now
I'm on top of the world ♪

♪ I bet you wanna know
But you can't have it all... ♪

Uh, can I help you with something?

Oh, you probably think
I'm a crazy person. [chuckles weakly]

-This is me. I'm Vera Lasso.
-Who?

The creator of these here snacks.
I'm the chef from TV.

-I'm presenting them to the media.
-Yes, I understand

but you can't mess up our stuff.

I hear what you're saying, but all
of these things are placed below

on this shelf and I really should
make them more visible,

you know what I mean?
Please. It's vital for my business.

You remember
the hate campaign that I endured?

Pardon me, but I have no idea
what you want me to do.

Yeah, I get it. It goes back there.

Right, thank you.

And actually, the real reason
that I've come back,

is to exchange a dress.

And, well...
[chuckles] thanks, a lot.

[sighs]

Let's see, Nat.
Not much to say except we are...

very satisfied with your trajectory.

Your work ethic,
and your total professionalism

-during all this time.
-Professionalism and devotion.

Oh, many thanks, many thanks.
It's because actually--

You see, the thing is,
my work is my life.

It's always come naturally to me.

So when people say that, occupations
like mine seem materialistic or vain,

I always say,
"You know what? That is naive,

because fashion's a pure--
It's a pure art form.

It's a way of fully
expressing ourselves,

who we are, what we aspire to be."

Of course, I don't know how
to express this any differently,

but I mean, for me, it's...

mm... everything.

That is great.
I'm glad you see it that way.

Because sometimes it's more important
to have something you love in life,

-you know what I--?
-I know exactly what you mean.

Because sooner or later, the store
is going to need some new ideas,

and I've always said,
"Sooner or later, they'll ask me."

Anyway, forgive me,
I've jumped ahead to tell you

that I'm totally in complete favor
of anything the company proposes.

I'm completely at your disposal.

Well, you have made this
whole situation,

-so much better because, you know,
-Mm-hm...

it is not an easy thing for us

to let go of dedicated workers
like you at this age bracket,

so far along in their career.

It's always very painful
for companies. [chuckles weakly]

So we thank you
from the bottom of our hearts

for understanding us, truly,
and being such a trouper.

We sincerely thank you
for your professionalism.

[disjointed music playing]

We've tried to be as generous as
possible with the final settlement,

but with the current situation,
the drop in sales,

and the restructuring,
hiring younger people.

-[woman] It's not a great time.
-No.

Suddenly I have a headache.

I think I'm going to vomit.

[Miguel] Do you want some water?

[retches]

-Have you seen Rosa?
-Uh, no.

Nat, I know you're gonna k*ll me,
but I don't see myself in the dress.

It's just not my style.
I've given you a hard time--

Not at all.

Customers with a demanding level
of style give me a hard time.

Wait, you are one of those customers

and an as*h*le
and f*cking annoying piece of sh*t.

And you... [scoffs]

Um, pardon me?

I mean, pardon me, what?

[Nat] Rosa. [panting]

-Rosa.
-Yeah, I know.

Wait, seriously?

Listen, I am completely in shock.

Touch this. [gasps softly]

Rosa, look I am not signing
anything they put in front of me,

and the amount they offered me
is a joke after 30 years, Rosa.

-What do I do?
-I'm not helping you anymore.

But why not?
You're the union rep for the store.

Perhaps you can see that
I'm also collecting my things.

They fired me as well, you know.

Yeah, but weren't you
expecting them to?

Maybe you've seen the documentary
on the Atacama Desert in Chile?

I don't think I've seen it. No.

The surplus of all clothing products
we manufacture in the western world

gets shipped to that desert.

Boatloads, day after day,
delivered to a desert

with huge mountains of clothes
that never stop growing.

And nobody cares about it.

Sorry, I'm not getting this at all.
What are you talking about?

Nat, you and your clothes
drive me up a wall.

All I do is drive you around.

All I do is come eat my lunch
with you which I hate,

because all you do is tell me what
to order, eat, how to live my life,

when it's more than obvious
that your life's a disaster.

No friends to speak of,
you have no romance,

and I've never met
anyone in your family,

but you never look at yourself.

But why ever look at Nat?
Why would you ever question yourself?

[voice breaking]
So I'm someone who is absolutely,

totally independent
and I have chosen to be alone.

Yes, I know very clearly
who I am, Rosa.

I am Nat.

[scoffs]

Well good, 'cause now
I don't have to help you.

But I have more to say, I no longer
want help from you, all right?

[raising voice]
Because I can't take your bullshit!

Rosa, this is because you're toxic
from all the bad things you eat.

-No, no, no.
-How come you can't stand me, Rosa?

It's not the food I eat.
I haven't even had breakfast yet.

-So maybe be nice to me.
-I am telling you I cannot stand you!

[yelling] I can't stand you, Nat!

I cannot f*cking,
oh, my God, stand you!

[in normal voice] I can't stand you!

[items thudding]

[exhales sharply]

[Nat's footsteps receding quickly]

[sighs]

Miguel, we need to talk--

Look, I'm sure you're upset
with the decision that was made,

but it is final, so just sign
the contract and go home.

Don't mess with my life like this.
Please, you have no idea.

If you fire me, the severance
will be sh*t and you know it!

-Why don't you sit down?
-Because I can't!

Right now, I just wanna
slam my head against this wall.

Sign it.
With the contract and the benefits,

you're gonna be just fine
until retirement.

Retiring? Because you know
I'm only 50 years old, Miguel!

My end is 17 years from now.

[Miguel inhales sharply]

Do you know what people
were saying here this morning

when they saw what you posted
on your Instagram?

I did?

Other businesses
would've used that post

as basis for a fair dismissal
and left you penniless.

But you don't deserve that.

And we wouldn't do that to you.

I don't have social media
or Instagram.

That's impossible.

[tense music playing]

The girl's aren't comfortable
with what happened.

And they've threatened
to get loud if you don't leave.

-[techno music playing]
-[inhales, then exhales shakily]

Those stupid b*tches.

Yeah, I see you.

You little b*tch.

-Think you're so f*cking clever!
-[shouts]

Back down, crazy lady!

-You stupid kids suck.
-[yelping]

-You suck, you know that, huh?
-[screaming]

[growls, then bites hard]

No! No! Stop, please, stop.

-[Nat grunts]
-No! What are you doing?

Back off. Back off of her already.

Can somebody get over here and
give me f*cking help? Please!

Break it up!

[lighthearted music playing
over speakers]

Is she still in the building?

[Lu pouting] I think she left.

I'm sorry you got hurt.

I'm heading out, but in the morning,
we'll talk about this calmly.

-Yeah.
-Get some rest, all right?

Okay. [sniffles]

[power turns off, then whirs down]

[intriguing music playing]

[coughs]

Putrid truffle.

-[spits]
-[music stops]

[sighing sharply]

[footsteps approaching]

[Nat sniffling]

Rosa?

Why are you here?

Don't know.

Reminiscing, I suppose.

And you?

[Nat sighs]

Rosa, maybe you can help me
do something destructive?

["k*ller" playing]

-On one condition.
-What?

That we start with those
posh dresses in your store.

[laughs giddily] Let's do it, friend!

[giggles] This is so exciting.

-♪ They say I'm a k*ller... ♪
-[Nat] And I do have a family,

but I can't stand any of them.

That's why I decided to be alone.

It doesn't solve
your problems, but...

I say this looks pretty good on you.

You know, I'm gonna take
your word for it.

♪ You'll sink
I don't care ♪

♪ I'll swim, you'll sink ♪

♪ I don't care
I'll swim, you'll sink ♪

[elevator bell dings]

[dramatic opera music playing]

[fire alarm bell ringing]

[coughs]

[coughing]

Run!

[fire alarm bell continues ringing]

[voice breaking] Listen to me, Rosa.
You don't understand me.

I've always believed in culture,
I believed in creative thinking,

I believed in Europe,
I believed in Paris.

And I believed in style
as the best way

to manage a life of insanity.

[emergency vehicle siren
wailing in distance]

And of course, I won't be the one

who fills up a desert
with a bunch of cheap clothing, Rosa.

No. No.

Because I always commit
to doing what has to be done, okay?

[sniffles]

And what is it that needs to be done?

[whimpers]

To buy, Rosa. [sniffles]

Buying. [whimpers]

[crying] Buying.

Come on.

Come on, eat the hamburger,
all right?

[hi-lo emergency vehicle siren
alternating in distance]

[emergency vehicle sirens
overlapping loudly in distance]

[fire crackling and popping loudly]

-[indistinct chatter]
-[fire alarm bell continues ringing]

[emergency vehicle siren
wailing while racing by]

[more emergency
vehicle hi-lo sirens alternating]

[fire alarm bell continues ringing]

[emergency vehicle sirens fade out]