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Perdona si te estoy llamando en este momento, pero me hacía falta escuchar de

nuevo, aunque sea un instante tu respiración.

Disculpa, sé que estoy violando nuestro juramento. Sé que estás con alguien, que

no es el momento, pero hay algo urgente.

Yes, with Papa.

I'm sure they're watching over us, though.

What if God took you away, too?

He'd have to take me away by force.

God would need to send a whole army of angels, but he was going to take me.

Because I'd never abandon you.

Never, ever.

Now Mama's dead.

We're all alone in the world.

Orphans. And no one will ever separate us.

You and Sylvia will go and live with Vicente.

Lisa and Beatrice, you go to Italy to live with your Aunt Teresa.

No! Tell them no, Augusto! You promised we'd never be separated!

Sylvia, it's for the best!

Five years ago, we lost Papa.

Today, we buried my mother!

And now what? You asked me to leave my sisters? What's wrong with you?

It's not like that.

Listen to me, Augustine. Oh, no, I will not listen.

You're wrong to do this. All wrong.

You better think again. You push us out of our house, so heartless, a family

house, and you treat us like numbers.

A couple of us here, a couple more go to Italy, huh?

You sell the house, huh?

And so you split the money.

More numbers, huh?

All right, then. You split money?

How can you divide this? Or have you already done it?

Oh my gosh, don't. Please don't. Like it, like it.

Try to understand that it's the best thing for everybody.

I stopped being a child when my father died.

And I'm a man now. And I'm 20 years old.

And I'm the head of this family.

And I have three sisters.

Do you understand me? I'm the boss here.

Get out. Get out of here and leave us alone.

Get out.

Go. Get out.

stayed in that house which my parents had left us, with my three sisters.

Sylvia, she became my right hand, my support.

We called her the General.

She might not like that, but that's how she was.

Natural organizing.

Lisa, little Miss Earth.

With her iron speed and determination so straightforward, her goal clearly in

her mind, and only one goal.

Becoming a doctor.

Beatrice.

The baby of the family.

Half -sister, half -daughter to me.

And a natural rebel.

People ask me if I'd live my life the same way if I had to do it all over

Abandoning my dreams and ambitions to keep our family together.

I don't even need to think about death.

I wouldn't change a thing.

For me, there's nothing more important than a loving family.

We did it, Augusto. And we've married as well, right?

And in medicine, too.

And it's only the beginning of it. Can't you just see it when you're fully

qualified? Congratulations, Lisa.

Thanks.

What would Mama and Papa be thinking?

I think they're here, actually.

They'd say, um, thank you, Augusto, for all your hard work and keeping our

family together.

Well... What would have become of us without you?

Come on. We'd better sit down.

Thank you.

I'm sorry Sylvia couldn't be here.

Yeah, it's strange. She said she was coming.

Look, let's not spoil the occasion.

If something had happened, we'd have been informed by now.

I guess so.

Look at the time.

She won't make it now.

Should we go?

The ceremony isn't finished.

It doesn't matter.

Wait.

First there's two speeches by the university, then a display by the uni

and a tribute from the vice principal.

We can't stay, because it's going to go on all night.

Oh, no.

It's going to go on for ages.

And I've got to work.

All right, let's go.

Should we leave a message for Sylvia? No. No.

My sisters are probably upset. I'm sure they won't understand why I'm not with

them. It's such an important day.

My sister Lisa receiving her scholarship to go to medical school.

Yeah, we should have told them straight off you weren't going to make it,

Sylvia. Uh -huh.

How? How? By telling them what's going on with us, Sylvia.

You're always saying that there's nobody closer to you than your brother and

sisters. Well, how come you didn't tell them the truth then, huh?

So you think it's that simple?

Lisa has given our family back a sense of pride.

She's made Augusto's sacrifices and hard work worthwhile, having to look after

his three siblings.

It's just that I feel so ashamed of myself.

Tell him.

All those big dreams.

How can I tell him what's happening to us?

Sure you don't need a ride?

No, it's fine.

You guys will be late.

We haven't even got time for a Corona.

Don't worry. You can drink later when it's time to party.

Really? When's that?

I'll let you know. Don't worry. Will you hold this for me?

Come on. Hey, what about a kiss?

And you've got child baby.

Behave yourself.

Augusto takes care of us as if we were an endangered species.

Yes, he always has.

You know what I'd like?

Margarita and him to have a baby.

Margarita's such a pain.

You know, sometimes I feel like grabbing her by the arms and saying...

Margarita, you're the luckiest woman I know because you married the best man in

the world.

Hello. Hello.

Well, hi.

How's it going, ma 'am?

Margarita, how are you?

Fine.

Excuse me.

Hello?

Baby, it's me.

I wanted to know if you were able to meet that client.

No, not yet.

Well, I'd wish you'd come to Lisa's celebration.

You have no idea how proud it made me.

Yes, I'm sure it did.

Did I make you wait too long?

Come back to the office. I like having you around.

Yeah, sure. See you later.

Jeez, what a guy.

He never gets off my back.

I know. He's always calling you.

I think he owns me.

A gift for you.

Chocolate. My favorite brand as well.

Thank you. You're lucky. You can indulge in your vice.

You can't?

Mm -mm.

Well, let me guess.

Yeah, go on.

Um, it's not chocolate.

Honey, much trickier.

What is it, then?

Don't you want to guess? I don't need to guess, do I? I see you here in the

office kind of often.

Working, my dear, working.

Let me remind you that I represent a company that specializes in

And this construction company has a lot of business.

And is our engineer, Ortega, relevant to your business?

You have to admit your boss is a bit of a hunk.

Well, he's not bad.

Not bad?

With those looks, it's like every step he takes is a command.

To what?

It's more like a primitive signal.

Signal? Yes.

Telling me to have his child.

Santiago gives off a signal to women, calling up to come to him.

Saying he's the king.

The macho. The best man of the bunch.

Yeah. Call for your Senor Ortega.

Fine, put him through.

Hello, Santiago, what's up?

The Eres Aval group are going to invest money to finish the project.

Decided already?

Get the lawyers to write up the contract.

Wow, way to go. This is really good news. Well done.

We are going to build the best shopping mall in the world.

Yes, all we have to do now is convince the council to sell us the land where

the, uh, clinic is.

about Sylvia?

What's wrong with her?

She didn't come to my ceremony, and I know she wanted to. Why? Why don't you

call her, then? Oh, I did.

But nobody answered.

It's a bit strange.

Her phone's not working?

Don't know.

Papa,

please! Call a nurse's aide, quickly!

Go and find her a nurse's aide. Pedro!

Pedro! Bring us Pedro, please!

Okay,

relax. Is this your first child?

Not a chance, honey.

But having a baby is the most amazing experience.

Well, that may be what you think, Elsa, but I'm just not the mothering type.

That's not what you said when we were talking about Ortega.

Well, darling, that's different.

Now we're talking if he wanted to.

It would be a surprise, wouldn't it? Elsa.

Yes, senor?

We're having a little celebration, so go and get some champagne, okay?

Yes, senor.

Sorry I'm late, Daddy. Not at all.

Come in.

She's so stuck up, no one could even say hello.

Well, I can't bear it in here.

I'm off.

But I thought you were waiting for Ortega.

What's the point?

Okay, deep breaths. You're doing fine. Just breathe.

The contractions are coming.

Lisa. All right, how are we doing? Her blood pressure is extremely high,

and the contractions are getting close.

We'd better get her to surgery right away. Okay. Hurry.

What's wrong? Is she all right?

Look, we need to check the baby's okay. Just please be patient. Everything's

going to be fine.

Okay, take it easy. You're going to be just fine. What can I do, Lisa?

Bring the trolley. We need to get her to surgery right now. Okay.

Urgently.

Here's to us.

Well done, Santiago.

Well, I feel embarrassed. I mean, it was a team effort, really.

Mostly down to you, though.

At one point, I have to say, I didn't think there was any way we could pull

deal off.

Cheers. Cheers.

Where are the others? I'll just get them.

Now, baby, you have no idea how proud I am of you.

But tell me, when will we get to drink a toast at our wedding, my darling?

She's weakening, Doctor.

Dammit, we may have to do a caesarean section then.

Right. Lisa, please get ready.

Stay calm. You're going to be okay. You're in good hands. Just try to relax

Problem again?

The generator. What's happening here? Where's the damn backup?

Typical. It's the construction people again.

Take it easy.

Well, what I'm saying is, when do we walk down the aisle together?

Barbara, baby.

Neither of us is ready for that.

What's the hurry?

You mean you're having second thoughts and are too scared to tell me?

How much longer do I have to wait? No, no, no, no. It's just not the right

And things are thought out. You don't want to move too fast, do you?

I hope we're not intruding on anything.

No, of course not.

Please.

Congratulations on closing that deal. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you very

If not for you, I'd have nothing left to work for.

Let's take a toast.

For a project that...

More important than anything you've seen before.

You know

our

next target, which will wrap this whole project up, is that we get hold of that

land there and see that lousy clinic go down the pan.

Come on, push one more time.

Take a look.

It's your baby.

Look where I got her.

Careful, easy.

Oh. Oh, the power's back. It's about time. We could have looked them both.

See? Look how cute she is.

Have you got a name for her?

Milagro.

Cheek. You better not mess with me, the little madam.

I told her to stick it up her... Too late now.

Anyway, we'll see what she's made of.

In this game, there's only one winner.

Barbara should know that I'm not going to give up.

My love, why don't we go somewhere for a drink?

Because I'm not finished with the day yet.

Come on, you know my father doesn't mind what time you knock off.

I'll catch you later, okay?

Where are you going?

Back to the site.

Want to come with me?

No, no, no, no, no, no. You can go along and forget about that.

I don't want to trade through all that mud.

I'll ruin my shoes.

Don't complain.

I'll see you later.

Why do we have to live in a house with no air conditioning?

Maybe because up until now, nobody needed to be cooled off as much as you.

Yeah, well, thanks.

You're just a little kid.

Stay out of my life and mind your own business, okay?

Hi, Sylvia.

Why aren't you here to help me get rid of this horrible woman, huh?

No, I won't take this.

Huh? But the delivery was a success.

Ruby, thank you. It was a success, thanks to God. We darn near lost both

and child.

Please relax, Lisa. It's no good telling me to relax, Magalie.

When's it going to end? There's always something new. All this fresh

construction gives us a new headache every day. One day it's lights, next day

dirty water, and the next day it's clogged pipes, and there's dust and

No, we can't work like this. Lisa, the director of the clinic, he knows this

already, and what's more, he's already called the city council to do something

about it and get them to come.

Well, when somebody dies, we have to wait for a tragedy because no one has

guts to do something about it?

Not you, nor I can do anything to change things.

I just don't agree with you, Magalie.

Lisa, where do you think you're going?

Ruby, go and find out what she's up to. I don't want to lose her.

I don't know where she's going.

Lisa,

you can't go anywhere now you're in the middle of a shift. You're working.

Ruby, Ruby, I'm taking matters into my own hands. How many more times do we

to go through all these power cuts?

But you heard her, Lisa. There's nothing we can do. I'm going to that

construction site and I'm going to give them a piece of my mind and nobody's

going to stop me.

Lisa.

Where's Lisa?

Oh, Matron, I'm sorry.

I think she went over to the construction site.

Well, you'd better keep that quiet.

The doctor would like to know why the records haven't been properly filled in

for the young mother who just gave birth.

I picked up your trail.

Agosto, please don't ask me about anything. I've had a terrible day.

So what are you on now, then?

If I told you, you wouldn't believe me.

You're my angel, and you know something?

I do believe in perfection.

Sylvia.

Sylvia, will you please stop crying, huh? I mean, I mean, everyone's going to

think someone died.

Let them then.

Is that an example?

Can't you leave me alone for once in my life, please?

Hey, you think I don't want to?

Most men wouldn't go around with a coward.

I am not a coward.

Is that really what you think?

And you're an artist so sensitive.

The one who is going to write such wonderful stories.

Looking into the depths of the human soul.

And you can't even look into the soul of your own wife.

Please.

You know perfectly well what you and your sisters feel towards Augusto and

he took over the running of everything when your mother died. But I just feel

too much.

Because you just can't shake off that feeling that you owe him something. And

that's why you are afraid of him.

Message for you. Your friend the doctor is waiting for you in the patient's

room. Lisa's not available right now, Elvira.

What do you mean she's not available?

It's a special situation, Elvira.

She had to go to the construction site.

To the construction site? It was very urgent.

I don't think so. She went for a good reason. Because all of us are fed up

this terrible situation.

One day the lights, then there's something wrong with the water.

So Lisa went over to complain.

Have you got a problem with that?

Wait one second, darling.

I'll be right back.

Just wait here.

Do you really have to go in there? I'm just going pee -pee, darling.

Won't be long.

Okay, do your job well.

There's no way I want a brat out of this.

I'm so sorry to disturb you, Senor Serpa.

No, please.

You know that you never disturb me.

That's nice.

What I'm here for is to prove I'm not just telling stories so you can't go on

saying it's just because I'm jealous.

A new problem with that, Lisa.

I wouldn't normally draw attention to it if it wasn't so serious, okay?

But you want to know the latest news?

Well, I don't want to know if it's just out of nurses' caddies.

Of course I wouldn't dream of it. The thing is, at this moment, on the

construction site over there, Lisa is making big trouble.

What do you think of that?

Are you the man supposed to be in charge here?

I'm the inspecting engineer.

Whatever. You're the one in charge, yes?

What can I do for you?

Anyone see my mobile phone?

Ramirez has it, boss.

You can't be sane.

I'm a nurse at the municipal clinic.

You don't need to tell me that.

Maybe not, but I do need to come and have a little discussion with you.

If you tell me what the problem is, I might be able to help you out.

Problem? Well, there's more than one problem, and if I were to outline them,

could be here until tomorrow.

Ramirez, who is this woman?

Engineer, this is... And you are?

Just a moment, please. Let me finish talking to this man.

Ramirez, who is this woman?

This young lady is from the clinic across the road.

I'm talking to this man. Would you please wait your turn?

This is really unbelievable.

You said you wanted to talk to the man who's in charge here. Well, you're

talking to him.

His name is Engineer Ortega, and he's the one in charge of the site.

All I want is to talk to whoever's in charge here.

Engineer Ortega. You told me it was you earlier.

Because you didn't explain clearly, senorita. And how come the lady isn't

wearing a hard hat?

If something were to happen to you, we would be responsible for it. Now put

on. I don't need to wear a hard hat. It's obligatory.

Obligatory? You should be obligatorily punished for the danger you've put us

Ah, the footprints weren't enough for you, huh? Now you're complaining.

How on earth... Earth, can you act so cold -hearted?

Today, we almost lost a mother and her new baby because of you.

Because of me?

We were about to perform a cesarean when the power went off. What's that to do

with me? Make a complaint to the electricity company. Leave me alone.

And who do I complain to for my entire ward having filthy water? And last week,

we were left without water at all for two days, and we can't open the kitchen

window because of the stink, rats, and germs from the rubbish outside?

You're not insinuating that I'm somehow responsible for that, are you?

No, I'm not insinuating. I'm accusing you. I feel like shouting it from the

rooftop. Let me tell everybody, all the hassles and problems we ever have in the

clinic are thanks to your construction.

Not a day goes by without a problem.

First we cut off the lights, then we cut off the water, then we send back their

sewage. I don't know how they can stand it.

And the director of the clinic has promised to help us.

So I believe, but for some reason plenty of people seem intent on protecting the

clinic there.

There's no reason for them to stand in our way.

Apparently, it's the only hospital in that part of town.

Well, bad luck. It's going to go.

It's part of our territory.

If I understand you right, these complaints are very serious.

Let's face it. It's not going to give you problems because it doesn't affect

personally. Let's get one thing straight about all these problems you mentioned.

We're absolutely not the ones responsible for them. And I'm telling

your fault.

Listen, I know it may be a surprise to find out about all the damage you've

doing. But how come it's only now that I've found out about all the stuff

going on? What's it all about?

Obviously, you're entirely ignorant, so let me enlighten you. Put it like this,

okay? And the whole world is going to agree with me.

There's no more time for your damn carelessness.

And the abuses.

We're sick and tired, and it's going to be your job. Meaning you'll be kaput.

Especially after I go on television, and you'll be seeing it soon.

We're close, I'm sure.

Close to what?

Perhaps there's a baby on the way.

What do you want first?

A girl or a boy?

Well, let's just wait and see.

I don't mind.

Two bodies rolled into one.

Could anything be more romantic and beautiful?

Honey.

No, my darling.

No, don't go thinking it's certain.

It's not up to us.

Okay?

Darling, I'll just get a bite to eat. We can try again to make sure.

I love you.

Not a girl, not a boy.

Unless it should come with buckets and buckets of cash.

It's a waste of time talking to you. As it's clear, we have nothing in common,

as I might well have guessed. Give me my hat back!

I would laugh.

So help me, I would, if you came to my clinic with a cracked skull from not

wearing your hat.

Best put it on. You're going to need it.

Is that cement fresh?

Sure.

Hey! Hey, hey, hey!

Hey, stop!

Hey!

You silly fool, what do you think you're playing at? I'm going to send you the

bill for this. Do you hear me? Now you're abusing us. Just being spiteful.

And where were you?

Couldn't do something to help me with that pest?

Now look, we've got to start all over again.

tent was swanning off and taking time out in the middle of a shift when you

we're short of people and everybody's stretched to the limit, you sneak back

here to work and apparently you've been playing football.

I can see your work. Shoes are covered in... What is it, Lisa?

Cement, Rachel.

What on earth have you been up to, my dear?

I went to the construction site. I felt I needed to make my point and I made it.

I made it very clearly.

Very clearly, huh?

That they're not permitted to abuse us. I wanted to tell whoever it was to his

face that they need to know the pain they're causing. And I'm prepared to

it on television.

If that mad woman thinks she can mess up our worker, then she's got another

thing coming.

I'll build her full of damage and the materials.

Now, don't get so worked up about it. Just let it all go. No, I think this is

very important. The woman's nothing but a troublemaker.

Well, if you want to know what I think, she's dead right.

Magalie told me you were back from the construction site.

She may think I'm crazy, but I'm feeling much better now.

Got thrown out?

No, not exactly.

In fact, I think I did rather well. Once I found the guy in charge, I laid it on

the line for him.

What did he say?

Blew me off. But he looked pretty shell -shocked when I said I was prepared to

go on television with it.

He even made me wear a silly hat because it's obligatory.

Just impossible to argue with him.

Reelsome man -head.

You are wanted urgently, Lisa. If it's not too much trouble, the doctor's

waiting for you.

She's been gossiping, I bet.

How can I go in wearing shoes like this?

Did nobody tell you?

About what?

Well, about the order from Engineer Solis.

Order?

I'll tell you, but please act casual.

It's odd if the company wants the clinic destroyed.

You were asking for me, Dr. Serpa?

Talk to me about taking extra time off, Lisa.

You see, I popped out for a moment, so I... Remember, Lisa, no one undermines

principles here.

Can you not see it's a dereliction of duty on your part to leave your post

for one moment?

I'm sorry. No excuses.

I'm sorry, Lisa, but I suspend you from duty.

You're suspending me?

For three days.

But wait a minute, Dr. Serpa. Put off making a hasty decision.

After all, it's the first warning I've received since I came to work here. The

daily running of this clinic is a job that takes tremendous attention to

Your presence went on duty.

But I... You're just missing the point of the clinic's existence.

Pardon?

Tell me about the clinic?

I found the men doing the construction, and I made my point to them.

I asked for a certain amount of consideration, or at least appreciate

they've been doing to our patients.

No evidence has been found anywhere to suggest our problems are created by the

construction company at all. What do you mean, no evidence?

You must be kidding if you don't realize they've been causing all the problems.

For heaven's sake, Lisa, pull yourself together.

Let's admit that this little clinic has completely deteriorated recently.

Try adding a little bit of balance to that overly suspicious mind of yours,

you'll be able to see things clearly.

It's obvious to everyone here that this clinic has got poor infrastructure, and

there's nothing we can do about that anymore, is there? Even now, we still

tons and tons of inconvenience. No.

You have to give it some credit.

Certainly the hospital structure is an antique one, but comparing the

construction work when I came here to what it's like now, really, I have to

admit, it's a million times worse. Let's check the records, Lisa.

Because I'm sure.

And you can back me up here, Lisa.

Can you recall who made you public relations officer of this institution?

You were the one, Doctor.

And what does that job entail?

It means if there's someone giving us trouble, I put in as much effort as

possible into putting things right.

My dear Lisa, don't tangle with outsiders when trying to sort out our

here.

Let me put it like this. I can't permit us to lose out, but I tell you there's

no truth to any of your complaints here.

I must insist that you stay within the grounds of the clinic and hold yourself

to those responsibilities.

Perhaps if I had a chance to show you some of the things... My dear Lisa, that

was three days, right?

Go on a trip.

Reflect on it.

Hmm?

You'll see that I'm right.

That'll be all.

Thank you, Doctor.

And the contamination, the power failures, and the debris.

Well, it's no surprise to me. I thought you knew about it as well.

Senor Ramirez.

Senor, excuse me.

We could really do with repainting those stairs. See, that's probably done. Then

take the bags up to the third floor with the others, okay?

Very good. All right.

I didn't know Ramirez had been given instructions to be disobliging to the

clinic people.

No, no, no, no, no. On the contrary.

I fully understand your reaction, but it's a way of helping them out. Helping

them out how?

By turning off the light?

By returning the fluid? No, I should have explained about this local

It's a question of relocation. They need to move to a more modern premise. It'll

be better all around.

They agree to all this?

The clinic people? Sure they have.

Why didn't you tell me then?

Santiago.

Santiago, I feel very close to you. In some ways, I think of you as a son.

You're such a decent, honest person, and you're a...

natural leader.

So I didn't want you to be caught up in all this.

Not at all.

Well, no, I don't want to be. And I wouldn't ask you to.

I don't want you to change your ways.

No. It's more like not all negotiations are black or white.

There's gray.

And the local government, I guess, it's gray.

Exactly my point.

It's best for everyone.

And so...

We have to occasionally put a little pressure on them.

The clinic, we need that land they're on.

They need encouragement.

They should put pressure on the local government to rehouse them.

Well, all I can say is that I wish you'd made this clear from the very

beginning.

You're right, I should have.

I'm sorry.

No hard feelings?

All cleared up.

That smells good.

Wait until you try my special hot sauce.

Hi there, lovebirds.

Lisa, what are you doing here?

You usually work now.

That's right.

I came to see how you were doing.

Anything wrong?

No, no.

Because if you're feeling hungry, I've prepared the hot sauce that Mama made.

No, Augusto, you eat while it's hot. I'm not really hungry.

You sure now?

It's very good.

I want a dip in the pool.

Right.

Aren't you exhausted after all the excitement you had this morning?

Give me your medal. I want to show Margarita, the one you were awarded this

morning.

The medal is awarded to the top medical student.

With merit.

Yeah, well done.

Really.

Hello, Serpa.

Good evening.

It's me, Solace.

Ah, Senior Solace. How are you? I must have grumbled my time. Nothing I can't

handle. Although it appears there was a small problem today with men working on

the construction site, and one of them said he'd been harassed.

That infernal, interfering nurse!

Don't worry. I can assure you it's already been sorted out.

I'm glad to hear that. Makes things much better for you.

Because if I thought you weren't keeping your side of the deal, there might be

payment problems.

Hey, Santiago.

Hey, Lucas.

Hey, it's great to see you again.

But you disappeared for a while.

Well, I'm back again now.

I see.

What time do you finish?

About a couple hours to go.

You want to meet for a few beers later on?

You got it, bud. I'm there.

Meet me outside.

Wait for me.

Taxi! He's stopping.

Wait, Carlos.

Well, we can't walk there, can we?

Carlos, we can't afford a taxi.

Come on!

All these problems you mentioned, we are absolutely not the ones responsible for

them. I'm telling you, it is your fault.

Try adding a bit of bounce to that overly suspicious mind of yours. You'll

able to see things clearly.

Oh, no, power!

It's those construction people.

I'm sure I'm right.

Construction workers are to blame for our problem.

You again?