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(RADIO PLAYING)

It's morning again...

Hate to get up...

So cold...

...and the bathroom's so far.

Try a little harder, man...

...or you'll get thrown out of school.

What a hassle! So much to do today.

Clean the car.

One tire needs fixing.

Rehearsal later.

Got Sandico's class!

5 minutes more.

Why not skip school today? I can easily make up later.

I'm so bored.

My term paper- haven't finished it yet!

My paper! What should I do?

I'll ask Nanette to do it again.

You're so lazy!

Wake up now!

Joey! Joey!

Joey! Wait!

What's your class?

- Zoology. Sandico's. - Let's talk later.

Why?

- Don't you have a rehearsal later? - Maybe.

But Mike brought his guitar.

Then we do.

- So where? - What?

- Where's your rehearsal? - Maybe at home.

Mike said at the auditorium.

Why ask if you know? What's this?

- Christmas Fund Drive. - That's for the poor.

Look! Canned goods, old newspapers...

...old clothes, old shoes...

...and love.

Joey, can I tag along later?

Yes, but you have to write my paper.

If you let me tag along. What time later?

Ask Mike.

- He told me to ask you. - Then ask Jojo.

- Please let me tag along. - As long as...

- Don't worry about your paper. - Gotta go! I'm late!

Joey! See you later!

The anterior wall is formed by the concavely arched diaphragm...

...which completely separates the peritoneal from the plural cavities.

Posterior to the diaphragm is the large lobe liver...

...generally grazed brown and preserved specimen.

Posterior to the liver...

What's the difference between the small intestine and the large intestine?

The small intestine is longer and coiled than the large intestine.

Now, the small intestine has three divisions...

It's first portion, the duodenum is bound to the liver by the duodenum ligament.

You're early, man.

You should have skipped class.

Crazy! And flunk this course?

Where were you last night?

At home but I slept quite late.

Here's today's experiment.

Ms. Bayani, what is the duodenum?

Sir, the duodenum is the first...

- What did he say, man? - Didn't you hear? Duodenum!

Duodenum is the plural form of denim.

Sir, it is the part bound to the liver by the hepatoduodenal ligament.

What?!

The duodenum. The duodenum is the first...

Here goes King Kong again.

Do you know how he fits in the door?

- How? - By lying down.

It descends caudal by about two inches to the left...

Mike can give him a beating even if he's taller.

- Can you? - Well, I can punch him in the knee.

Your turn, man.

Sir?

Can you describe to me the formation of the large intestine?

Sir, the large intestine?

The large intestine or the colon...

...passes forward as the ascending colon...

Yes...

...turns and then extends to the peritoneal cavity...

- ...from right to left. - Like a zigzag.

And as the transverse colon turns abruptly to the left and then proceeds straight, sir.

Continue Mr. de Guia.

Sir, it proceeds straight...

- Sir, because... - Because what?

Because what?!

Sir, well... because sir...

It proceeds straight then turns left.

Because it proceeds straight then turns left.

What proceeds straight?

- Sir, the... - Just tell the truth!

What becomes straight?!

- Just admit it, man. - It's really difficult.

What becomes straight?

Joey, what?!

- Just tell the truth, man. - I really don't know, man.

Sir, I don't know.

That guy's a fag.

Sandico's okay. He'll just flunk you.

Sandico flunk me? We'll see about that.

How can he flunk Joey when he's crazy about him?

Crazy about me? I'll think about it.

You do that. Dumagan here is getting really jealous.

Enough! Come on, back to the song.

What? "Umaga na naman?"

What else? Softly, please. This is ballad.

Slow and mellow... then a gradual build-up.

Are we going to practice?

Joey, want a Coke?

I'd like one with a straw.

I'd like mine with a sandwich.

Did I ask you?

That's why we're telling you.

Let's practice before they close up.

"Morning is here..."

"the sunlight..."

"awakens me."

Excuse me, I'm looking for Cecile Gomez.

Does anybody know where she is?

Cecile Gomez...

She teaches Psychology.

She's not our teacher but you can ask them.

Hey, man...

Sorry to interrupt but I'm looking for Cecile Gomez.

She's a teacher here in psychology.

She's my teacher. Isn't she at administration?

- There's nobody there. But they said I should ask you. - Did you try her office?

No, where is it?

On the second floor, room 297.

Go up the stairs, turn right. Then straight down the corridor.

On your left, you'll see a pink room...

...in front of the comfort room.

- That's her office. - Why not give her address too?

Thanks, I think I can find it.

Want us to take you there?

- No, thanks. Sorry for the trouble. - No trouble.

Hey, get back to work!

Hear that? Back to work.

Okay, let's work.

I like it here. You get to meet all sorts of people.

Students come to me with all their problems.

Don't you get lonely?

I'm too busy for that.

I barely have time for all my work...

...you know, classes and extracurricular activities.

But, of course, sometimes I miss Manila.

It's getting late. I better go. Are you coming with me?

I can't. Got to finish some things.

Don't you want to stay with me?

I'd rather not. I'll go ahead. It's a long walk home.

Why didn't you bring your car?

I enjoy walking.

You'll get cold. You should have worn pants.

I didn't think of it.

You must think you're still in Manila.

It's early. We may spot some teenage tourists.

...and get some action today.

You'd be happy with bar girls. Get away from me!

"Pagerper!"

I won't introduce you to this cute bank teller...

- Really? - ...from Manila.

She's just a bar girl turned teller...

- Still a "pagerper!" - A promotion!

Not a dancer, not a bar girl, and not a "pagerper!"

Joey, what's a "pagerper?"

I've hired a layout artist but I don't have a writer.

Me. I can help you with that.

What about your report?

That can wait. I'm on vacation.

This needs time.

I have all the time in the world.

You talk as if nobody's watching!

By the way, I have the book you wanted.

- Joey, explain it to her. - Don't tease me!

Are those the guys you talked to earlier?

That's Joey group. They're fun.

Looked that way in the auditorium.

Come meet them!

- Not now, Cecile. - Come on! It won't take long!

- Come on! - Not now.

Hey! What are you doing? I've still got work to do.

- Ana, just a second. - I must go, Cecile.

Okay, I'll call later. You owe me a lot of stories.

- The music sheets? - I don't have them.

- You don't? - Nanette!

I took them so you won't leave me behind.

Nanette, ride with me. There's no room in Joey's car.

Wait, Jojo, I'll ride there. You ride with Mike.

- Come on, get in. - Everyone, to the bank!

She's just a bar girl!

- Joey, that chick again! - Where?

Talk to her.

- Now's your chance! - I can't!

- Do it! - Go on!

She's getting away.

We'll take you home!

No, thanks. I'll just walk home.

Please...

- Did you find Cecile's room? - Yes, she walked me out.

Where is she?

She went after the janitor.

- The janitor? - Yes, she's finishing some work.

She works hard. Where are you going?

Home.

We'll take you home. It's getting dark...

- ...and you're Cecile's friend. - Thanks but I'll just walk.

You'll get tired.

- Where are you going? - We'd like to take you home.

Come with us. We don't bite.

We're right behind you. We're your escorts.

Or we could all just walk.

So are we taking you home?

Alright.

- By the way, I'm Joey. - I'm Ana.

- I'm Joey's friend. - Me, too.

Hey, I'm Nanette!

Oh, so you're Cecile's friend.

She's my cousin.

We haven't seen each other in a long time. I'm visiting her.

- Where are you from? - Me? Manila.

- Manila? - That's what she said.

I mean she's not from here.

The same thing!

I'd rate Ana at 21 points.

Too much, I'd say 17.

- 17? Nanette's a 17! - Really?

- Ana's a 21. - What's the breakdown?

- 3 cards. - That's all?

5 points for the face?

- 5 points for the legs. - That's only 10.

But look what's up front!

- Ace? - That's right!

Where do you want to go, Ana?

Aren't you taking me home?

She got you there!

Where's your house?

Do you know the old Pacdal circle?

Of course! His girl lives there!

- Girl? I don't have a girl! - Oh come on!

I think Joey's up to something.

Not with Nanette around.

She's just Joey's groupie.

Where is Pacdal?

On C. Apostol Road. You must know that.

Of course he does.

She's not talking to you, so don't answer.

Ana is lovely.

- But Nanette writes good papers. - Ana is still lovely.

- Can you close your window? - Why?

Ana's feeling cold.

Do you feel cold?

A bit.

But something's wrong. It won't close.

Think we're going for a snack?

- With Ana? - Of course.

No way! Joey's paper is important!

It's cool today.

- I'm not used to it. - I know.

Wanna have some ice cream?

Looks like we're not getting that snack.

Go after them!

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

I'll take you to the door.

- What's your family name? - Abello.

- Do you know a Gina Abello? - Gina Abello?

- Yes. - I don't think so.

Are there many Abellos in the phone book?

What?

I don't know.

What's your father's first name?

Enrique, but this is my uncle's house.

And your uncle's an Abello.

No, thanks for the ride.

What did you say your number was?

What number?

Telephone number.

2654.

2654.

- Bye. - Aright, bye.

Got it?

- 2654. - Okay.

"Lino Mocha!"

There's a "Vanilla Santos."

Drop the corny jokes!

- What do you want? - Weird sense of humor.

- What do you want? - It actually has sense.

Why don't you order?

What do you want?

Come on, what do you want?

"Barquillos."

"Barquillos" please!

And the lady's favorite.

Let's stop this petty fighting.

- What are you doing? - I'm doing you a favor.

- No need. - It's alright.

Hey, man, talk to Joey.

I'll never talk to him again. He's so arrogant.

And I won't do his paper!

You're being unreasonable.

She's really mad.

I don't care. She broke my car window.

And she's not doing your paper.

So what?

So what if you flunk?

Alright.

Sorry about what happened.

Friends again?

You don't have to do my paper. I'll ask Gwen to do it.

Why Gwen?!

Jojo says Gwen's good at writing papers.

No! I'm better than Gwen.

I know but I don't want to pressure you.

You won't. I'll do it.

Are you sure?

I'd be angrier if you don't let me do it.

Okay, but let's be friends again.

- Come on, say yes. - Come on.

We're all friends.

What can I say?

It's not dog meat. I'm just kidding you.

You should be used to me by now.

Sometimes you shock me.

So what happened?

- To whom? - To Bionic Woman.

The TV show?

I wasn't really watching.

I'm busy answering Arthur's letter.

Did he write you?

Yes, he did nothing but gripe.

He griped about the cold, about needing clothes...

...but he's yet to send me my flight ticket.

When are you leaving?

That's the problem, Joey.

I should leave on the 15th.

But he wrote me about a chartered flight. What's that?

A flight that's chartered.

It's cheaper.

Cheaper? Is it a different kind of plane?

No, you leave as a group...

...and hire a plane.

I'm traveling alone. Are you pulling my leg?

No, I'm not.

It's like hiring a bus as a group and sharing the fare.

Arthur never explained that to me.

I'm so nervous because I don't know what to do.

I better finish this in my room.

I'll leave you to eat.

If you don't want to, fine.

Imagine this Arthur!

He thinks I'm stupid because he's in the US Navy.

2654...

Is it 2654?

Should I call her?

She seems intimidating. So prim and proper...

...the type that bathes 3 times a day.

I may annoy her if I call.

But why'd she give me her number?

Hello?

Yes, speaking.

Yes?

Yes, I'll take it.

Hello?

Freddie?

Maybe she was just trying to be nice.

I may be disappointed if I call.

I need an excuse to call her.

He's alright.

He's asleep now.

He went horseback riding the whole afternoon.

What the hell. If I mess up, too bad.

What a coward,

...scared to call up a girl.

Here goes!

That's what I want to tell you, Freddie.

I'd like to stay here a little longer.

Please answer.

Please answer.

Just a few more days.

Maybe till Sunday.

One more time.

I'll let you know about that.

One last time.

Alright. Bye.

Hello?

- Is Ana there? - Speaking. Who's this?

Have you forgotten already?

Who's this?

I'm hurt, Ana.

Who are you?!

We met in school. Then I drove you home...

...then I asked your number while I took you to the door.

- Do you remember now? - Joey!

- How are you? - Didn't we just see each other?

That's right!

- How are you anyway? - Fine. Why did you call?

Well, because...

What?

- When are you going home? - You want me to?

No. Well, you see...

What?

I want to send my Mom some flowers.

Joey, are you kidding me?

No. I'll be serious.

You free tomorrow evening?

Why?

Want to go out for dinner?

You mean a date?

Not really.

What then?

- A "semi-date?" - What's that?

With your friends, too?

Yes, with them.

I can't tomorrow but thanks anyway.

I've got shopping to do.

Shopping? Don't the shops close at 6?

Who's coming?

Mike and Jojo.

I'd be the only girl?

Nanette will be there.

Well...

Come on. We eat fast.

Alright, what time?

- Around 7? - Okay.

Joey, I have to go now.

- Tomorrow at 7? - Okay.

By the way, Joey, the music you were playing...

- At the auditorium? - Yes.

- What about it? - It was nice. Finish it.

Really? I'll finish it...

- ...and play it for you. - Alright. Good night.

Good night.

So it can be done!

Sometimes it pays to be persistent.

I like her style.

She played hard to get...

...but ended up saying yes.

My day's made!

Exciting! Not just a date, but a new inspiration!

- Who are you? - Joey. And you?

My Mommy's son.

Want me to carry you?

You're so cute. Give me some.

You're so heavy. Give me a kiss.

Wow! What a nice house!

- Who's your Mommy? - My mommy?

Hi, Joey.

Jayjay, aren't you supposed to be in bed?

- Your kid? - Crazy!

That's why he doesn't look like you.

How dare you? Ana and I look alike.

Ana, here's your son. He opened the door for Joey.

Mina, give him his medicine and put him to bed.

We'll be back early.

Jayjay, go to sleep now. Don't wait for Mommy.

- Ana, are you ready? - In a minute.

Okay, I'll go downstairs.

Mina, the medicine's near Ana's bed.

Joey, shocked aren't you?

Yes. That was quite a welcome.

Ana will be right down. She's still getting ready.

Is she putting on a gown?

She couldn't decide what to wear.

I didn't know what to wear either.

Did you shower?

Yes! 3 times!

Why is it any of your business anyway?

What's so funny?

I've never seen you so well-dressed.

Do I look like a hick?

- Yes. - Really?

No, just a bit flashy.

Is that all?

Well, where are we going?

- What? - What's wrong?

- Are you coming with us? - Of course!

Mina, I leave you in charge.

Look smart now! She's coming!

- Hi Joey. - Hi.

Sorry we're so informal. Where are we going?

And everyone's in blue.

Give me 5 minutes to change.

- What about me? - You can stay behind.

This date needs a chaperone.

Isn't this just a "semi-date?"

What then?

No need to change.

Sure?

Yeah, sure. No problem.

Where are your friends?

They're not coming. They're busy tonight.

They're all conveniently busy.

Not really.

Where do you want to eat?

- You got enough money? - Cecile, please.

Are you getting annoyed?

Not yet.

- You really have enough money? - Cecile, please.

Well, if I don't have enough, you can chip in.

See? You are annoyed. I'll go get my bag.

I'll be right back.

- How are you? - I'm fine.

Did you shop today?

Yes.

I bet you bought a lot.

Yes.

Where do you want to eat?

You decide.

No, you decide.

Anywhere. You decide.

What do you want to eat?

Anything. You decide.

I'm reading an interesting book.

- What's it about? - About women like me.

- Like you? - Yes, women who marry young.

How old are you?

Me? I'm 22.

You're already 22?

You don't believe me?

You look 19?

You must be about 21?

No, I'm 23 and still a student.

23? You don't look 23.

Don't you two have anything else to talk about?

Are you here on vacation?

Cecile's helping me on a report for my psychology course.

What made you study again?

I had nothing better to do.

I mean I had to stop studying when I got married.

I was only 17 then- a high school graduate.

Then I had a child which made it even more difficult.

At the time I didn't mind doing nothing, staying at home...

...taking care of Jayjay. That was enough.

After a while, the routine began to bore me.

So, what does your husband do?

He's a businessman.

Waiter!

Another piece of pie.

Cecile, that's too much.

So what? I'm not paying anyway.

- You got enough money? - Cecile, please!

I'll get even someday.

Why isn't he here?

Who?

Freddie. Your husband.

Freddie...

He's tied up with his work. He works hard.

Too hard, in fact!

He must be quite a guy.

Why do you say that?

Because...I'm lazy.

Why are you lazy?

Because I never seem to finish anything.

Never quite failing, always on the verge.

Be thankful someone cares.

- Who? - Nanette.

You take advantage of her affection for you.

Aren't you interested in music?

Hey! Ana's talking to you!

- Sorry. What's that again? - Are you interested in music?

Yes.

Why don't you pursue it?

I was enrolled at the UST Conservatory of Music.

I dropped out after 2 months.

Actually, I lost interest...

...because they were too conservative.

I had to take a lot of courses I didn't care for.

Aren't those courses necessary?

Yes, I suppose so but...

...in other words, I was just impatient.

What did your parents say?

They couldn't do anything but my father's exasperated.

- Are you taking up music here? - There's no music course here.

What's your major then?

Biology.

What will you be?

Biologist.

It's a preparation for medicine.

You want to be a doctor?

I guess so.

- What's so funny? - Nothing...

You're both laughing.

Because music to biology's quite a switch.

Don't you agree, Joey?

You're right.

So how long before you graduate?

What's with you tonight?

I'm so sorry!

How long before you graduate?

I don't think about that.

Don't you have any plans?

What plans?

I mean don't you plan on graduating?

Who me?

No.

"It's night again The sun has set"

"I can't ever forget"

"How I tried hard to impress her but I ran out of money"

"Only to find out she's hitched"

"It's night again I feel so embarrassed"

"Because I blew it"

"My face is red I'm so ashamed I've made a fool of myself!"

- Mike, remember you owe me. - What? I treated you the last time.

What about the pad paper, the notebooks?

Let's talk about that later. What's your next move?

- What do you mean? - She's married.

No problem. Have an affair!

I won't do that. We'll just be friends.

Good!

Wasteful.

Waste will lead to rationing.

If Freddie calls again. Tell him your report's not finished.

He'll get angry again.

Let him. Coffee, please.

No wonder you two don't get along.

You don't have to do everything he says.

Do what you want. If you like, stay with me.

Don't make matters worse.

Let me take this.

- You want anything? - No.

She ordered a lot!

Hey, isn't that your friend?

Cecile, over here! Join us!

- No! - Relax!

- No, man... - Be quiet.

Jojo!

- She's our friend, too. - But last night was...

- Where did you come from? - We went shopping.

I'm surprised you're only having coffee.

What do you care?

How are you, Ana?

Fine.

- Aren't you eating? - No, I'm not hungry.

Come on. My treat.

No thanks.

- Come on. I'll pay. - Alright, an orange drink.

So you're paying? Then get me a...

Cecile, you want pie again?

Watch it, Mike.

I haven't graded your paper yet.

An orange drink please.

She wanted to shop so we roamed the market...

...then she got tired.

Did you buy anything?

- Just this. - What's that?

Strawberry jam.

I didn't know it cost so much now.

- Of course. That's made by nuns. - And that makes it special?

If all you do is pray and make strawberry jam...

...that's gotta be good.

What's the joke?

You gorging on strawberry jam now?

That's Ana's, not mine. She's leaving tomorrow.

You leaving? Abandoning us?

- Seriously, are you? - I may have to.

We haven't had a chance to hang out.

Right, we wanna have fun, too.

Right! Joey didn't bother to invite us last night.

You want to have dinner at my house tonight?

Sure. What's the food?

Where are your manners?

Where are you going now?

Home. Why?

Let's go to San Carlos Heights. Ever been there?

Where's that?

Not far. From there you can see the China sea.

- Now? - Let's go tomorrow.

She may leave tomorrow.

- Let's all go now! - Just a second!

Who's paying for this?

It's Jojo's treat.

I wasn't serious about that.

I don't have any money.

I've only got a peso.

You expect us to pay?

It's on me.

Let me make up for last night.

Where's the China sea?

It's here somewhere.

Be patient and you're going to see it...

...someday.

- Hurry up! - Don't rush me!

You all seem so happy, so carefree.

Just seems that way. You should hear them gripe.

But they make it bearable living here.

Don't you like it here?

I do. I like it better than Manila.

But I guess I'll never be completely satisfied.

But that's impossible.

- What is? - Being completely satisfied.

I guess.

Do you have a girl?

Not right now, but I used to. Don't we all have past loves?

But you're right. It's impossible.

- What is? - Being completely satisfied.

But isn't it great to look forward to something?

And when it's almost here...

...you feel totally alive.

Like Freddie and me before. I thought my life was complete.

I had a good husband and a nice house...

...with everything we wanted.

I took good care of the house...

...so he could see I was a good housewife.

Freddie's not so square, even if he's a businessman.

He's a lot of fun, too.

He liked to kid around.

He liked to tease me.

Our problems then were so trivial.

Like who would use the car, where we would dine...

...what time he'd fetch me.

It was like playing house.

Like you, he was also happy-go-lucky.

Fun-loving as well.

Especially during the early years. We were both like children.

Your turn.

You're so slow.

That's a double word.

- That's not allowed! - Why not?

That's a proper noun.

That's against the rules!

- Give it back! - No!

Give it back!

So what's the problem?

That's just it.

When we got married, everything was perfect.

We were given a house, a car, everything.

Even a trip abroad.

You only had to ask and it was there.

Maybe it was just too much.

Sometimes, I think...

...he's really a simple man...

...and I'm the complicated one...

That's why sometimes we misunderstand each other.

- Are you leaving tomorrow? - I may not leave.

Really?

Cecile and I have something to do.

Well...

- What? - About the strawberry jam?

What strawberry jam?

The one Cecile had.

Oh that? Let's just eat it.

Alright. Please thank your friends. I had a nice time.

I'll tell them.

Bye.

Can I call you again?

Alright.

Tomorrow?

2654.

If you want to.

Bye.

That which is forbidden tastes so much sweeter.

Come on, guys. You know we're just friends.

What kind of friends? "Friends poodle?"

- No, man. "Friends fries." - That's too lame, man.

Aren't you going to stop?

Okay, let's do some work!

Right or we'll never make it to the festival.

Okay, what do we do now?

- I know what! - What?

Got to go!

- Aren't we going to practice? - No more practice!

No more festival!

He's crazy!

- And the gift? - What gift?

- Aren't you bringing her a gift? - Yeah, bring her flowers!

I'm going!

Aren't we going to rehearse? The festival's nearing.

Some other time.

Joey, bring her ice cream!

Bring her chocolates!

Crazy fool!

- Hi. - Hi.

- Where's Jayjay? - He's asleep. Why?

I got chocolates for him.

Thank you.

Why don't you sit down?

No chocolates for me?

Of course not!

That's too much. Just one.

Take them all.

Thank you.

- Where did you come from? - School.

Did you see Cecile?

Yes, but...

Did she tell you anything?

No, she went inside the comfort room.

You're never serious.

But I really saw her enter the comfort room.

And then?

And then?

What happened?

She entered the comfort room and hasn't come out.

- What did you do today? - Me?

I just stayed at home.

I worked on my report. Can't seem to finish it.

That's why I need to talk to Cecile.

Finish it, then make me "listen" to it.

- Nice weather we're having. - Is that another joke?

No, the weather's perfect for a walk.

You wanna go for a walk?

I'm not kidding. Let's go for a walk.

It looks like rain.

- No, it doesn't. - The sky's getting dark.

Believe me, it won't rain! Listen.

With the sky that dark, at this time of day and year...

...it won't rain but let's bring an umbrella anyway!

- Okay? - Okay.

"Each time I see you when morning comes"

"My day is filled with so much joy"

"I don't know why I feel this way"

"When I can't shake my troubles away"

"Why is my life like so?"

"Can't believe there is something to hope for"

"But in love, one must not rush"

"If you don't want to suffer much"

" Each time I see you when morning comes"

"My day is filled with ... filled with..."

" filled with much joy"

"filled with joy..."

"You are so beautiful... my love"

I knew it would rain.

- But this is great. - Great?

In Manila, a little rain and you get a flash flood.

In Manila, we'd be in cars.

This place is really nice.

- No hassles. Clean, not... - Dirty.

- You know. Cool, not... - Hot.

What I'm trying to say is...

...you can get by without taking a bath.

I wish there were such a place.

What do you mean?

A place that's clean, cool, without dust...

- ...where people leave you alone. - That would be great.

I wish there were such a place.

What's wrong?

When Freddie and I were newly married...

...we came here often.

Jayjay was still a baby.

We were happy then...

...but we only did what Freddie wanted to do.

If he wanted to visit the park, that's what we'd do.

If he wanted to visit a friend who was also here...

...that's what we'd do.

He didn't allow me to go out by myself.

- What did you do? - Whatever he wanted.

Once I went to the market by myself.

What happened?

I got scolding when I came back.

I felt like a child.

You couldn't do things on your own?

Not really.

But I know that whenever I want something...

...or when I want to go some place without him...

...he'll surely say no.

How many times have I told you...

to talk to Mother whenever we're with her?

And not just sit quietly.

It's not my fault. I told you I wasn't feeling well.

...but you insisted I come.

Then you get mad.

Look, we only see each other once a week.

Try to be civil. What's wrong with you?

I try, Freddie, but it's so difficult.

She won't speak to me or introduce me to her friends.

- What do you want me to do? - Now it's her fault.

I didn't say that.

But please understand I'm not to blame, either.

It's time you learned.

You're not dealing with ordinary people.

I know. I've not forgotten that.

I'm just telling you what I feel.

Please don't be mad at me.

I'm not used to this.

Perhaps it wasn't Freddie alone who changed. I did, too.

I just didn't see it.

Even with Jayjay growing up, I still feel unfulfilled.

It's hard to explain but it's inside me.

I suddenly realized that my duties as a wife were not vital.

I didn't have to do the cooking because we had a cook.

The house was always clean because we had maids.

So when Freddie came home from work...

...what was there to talk about?

I did nothing but watch TV.

I couldn't watch a movie unless it was his choice.

I can't help feeling like this.

He makes me feel worthless.

He doesn't care how I feel.

Maybe because I've always done as he wishes.

Endless parties where I played the gracious hostess.

Always being sociable.

It was all so shallow.

That became our life.

I don't know how Freddie could stand it.

What was most unbearable...

...was the insulting behavior I sometimes had to endure.

I tried talking to him about that...

...but he refused to listen.

He said I was imagining things.

He said when a girl marries that becomes her whole life.

It's sad that we drifted apart after all these years.

I'm not blaming him for it, nor myself.

It just happened and we were unaware of it.

Yes, it just happened.

Joey, I didn't know you were home.

I was just working on this song.

You seem busy.

I gathered Arthur's letters. I'm bringing them with me.

That'll show him how much he means to me.

Did I tell you my flight's been confirmed?

Yes, I'm getting ready to see you off...

...and I'm saving all my tears.

Is my departure what's worrying you?

- What do you mean? - Well...

...you haven't been yourself these last few days.

As I said you don't have to leave right away.

I've not found a buyer.

Don't mind me. Sometimes there are things on my mind.

I worry that you'll be bothered...

...when my sister takes all the furnishing away.

- No hassle. - What?

I mean it's not a problem!

It's warm here by the fireplace.

Do you mind if I sit near you, Joey?

It's much better here!

Are you thinking of your friend?

- Who? - I saw you both this afternoon.

Where?

You were walking in the rain.

That was Ana.

- Is that her name? - Yes.

Are you courting her?

Why do you ask? Is she okay?

She's pretty. She seems nice.

- You didn't answer my question. - What question?

Are you courting her?

I'm thinking about it.

I don't know what to do.

What should I do?

Joey...

One moment.

Hello?

Yes?

Yes.

That's right. It's here.

Long distance?

A moment please.

Joey, a long distance call.

I'll be in the room looking for more letters.

- I'll come get the others later. - Okay.

Hello?

Yes, speaking.

Okay.

Hello?

Hello, Pa. Yes, this is Joey.

Hello?

Speak louder. I can't hear you.

Hello operator?

Hello.

Hello, Pa. How are you?

No, it's because I thought...

...I couldn't hack biology because it's not my line...

...so I decided to take up something else.

I don't know that yet but...

Pa, it's not that way. I want to continue studying.

If I look for a job, I may not be qualified...

That's easier said than done.

You don't understand.

Okay, it wasn't my fault.

What could I do? She was very close to me.

That's a hurtful thing to say. You know I'm not like that.

I respect you as my father.

Please respect me as your son.

I know I'm irresponsible and I live an aimless life...

...and I thank you for your financial support.

What else can I do?

Don't expect me to be like you!

I'm sorry, Pa. I didn't mean it that way.

I just wish you'd understand...

Is that all you think about?!

I don't care what people may say or think!

Go ahead and do it!

I can survive without you and I don't need your money!

You always use that against me!

Don't call if you're just gonna berate me!

Sorry if I'm such a burden.

I've got my own life. I know what I'm doing.

To be fair and not to bother you again...

...I won't ask for any help.

Why is it always this way?

They never leave me alone.

Why do they treat me like a child?

Why do they meddle in everything I do?

I can't seem to do anything right.

Will they never realize...

...that I'm hurting, too?

They tell me to forget what's happened.

Is that easy to do?

If she were only here to comfort me...

Aren't you tired of changing courses?

I'm just not interested.

In music or in studying?

What sarcasm!

Aren't you sick of modeling, too?

I'm young and I've got the right to do anything I want.

No argument there. You do what you want.

I'll do what I want.

Actually, we shouldn't bother about such things now.

Then let's not. Let's just take whatever comes.

Why do I make it so difficult for me?

This is too much self-pity. I'm so stupid.

Hoping on nothing.

I never learn. Now it's Ana.

She's probably confused, too.

Because of me? Yeah right!

She must be thinking of Freddie.

Freddie. I wonder what he's really like.

If I had a wife like Ana...

...a nice person, lovely and intelligent...

...I wouldn't treat her badly.

On the other hand, they've been married 5 years.

That's like 10 semesters.

But what can I do? I can't ignore the situation.

She must be deeply troubled...

...or she wouldn't confide in me.

"It doesn't really matter..."

"...whatever happens."

"There's nothing for me to lose"

"I won't mind if I am unnoticed"

"as long as I see you smile everything is ok"

"Whatever the problem is"

"Just forget about it"

"Don't take it too hard"

"Just like the way I do"

"This day is what matters"

"Don't think of life's hustles for a while"

"Let's go my dear, don't be bothered"

"by anything that's bugging you."

"This day is ours. Today is our day"

"Expect it to be filled with joy."

"Think about today. Let's go!"

"Leave yesterday behind. "

"This day is ours. Today is our day"

"Expect it to be filled with joy."

You want to play in the car? Alright but be careful.

- Close the door. - Yes, Mommy.

Okay, go!

- Sing something. Play the guitar. - Okay.

"It's morning again am I ready?"

"Will I be disappointed again?"

"Everyday I shall wait"

"While the wheel of life turns..."

Why'd you stop?

- That's all. - What?

That's all. Nothing more.

- I can't finish it. - Why not?

Because I just can't.

Sing it again so I can understand the song.

- You didn't understand it? - It's a bit confusing.

It's like this. When you wake up in the morning...

...sunlight seems to tickle your eyes.

- Then you hear the wind. - The wind? In the morning?

Why not?

Doesn't sound right.

Don't think of Manila.

You won't hear the wind in your air-conditioned room.

Whatever you say. Go on.

- The wind whispers and sighs. - Sighs?

Sighs-describes the sound the wind makes.

It whispers and sighs.

...It SIGHS!

Jayjay, stop that!

Go on.

And so it's another day.

Like what you told me here before-

When you're expecting something to happen...

- ...and you feel... - Totally alive?

Right! But while you wait, you let the wheel of life turn.

Explain the wheel of life.

Isn't life like a wheel? Round?

I mean it goes round and round. Never stops.

What a confusing song!

Again, while you wait, you let the wheel turn...

But when it happens or the unexpected happens...

The wheel stops turning?

No! You're dead when it stops.

- It turns even faster. - Really?

Yes, because he's excited that...

...there's something new in his life.

He's found himself a friend.

Friend?

Yes. Friend.

And then?

Then they're no longer just friends.

More than just friends?

I guess.

Go on.

Like I was saying about friends...

They must be happy now.

You just gave me a line for the refrain. Listen...

"Now I'm happy..."

Just you?

Both of us.

Aren't we friends?

I'm happy because...

What word can best describe the sun?

Brilliance! Because the sun's brilliance is magical.

- Magical? - Just listen.

"Now I'm happy..."

"The sun's brilliance is magical..."

"Seems like it's almost here..."

- What? - Just a second.

"Seems like it's almost here..."

Can't find the right chord.

"...what I've always longed for"

"You're the brilliance of the sun..."

"Brilliance that inspires me..."

"Brilliance" and "inspires" go together, right?

I'm not sure I follow.

Inspires... stirs up my feelings.

- Then use that instead. - It won't work. Just listen.

"You're the brilliance of the sun..."

Listen.

"Brilliance that stirs up my feelings."

Terrible. But if it is...

"Brilliance that inspires me."

- You like it? - No.

Just kidding. Finish it now.

Now for some drama.

"It seems like it's almost here- what I've always longed for"

"You're the brilliance of the sun"

"Brilliance that inspires me"

This is a new lyric.

"And gives my lonely heart..."

"...hope"

- Stop here! - I'll bring it in.

We'll get out here.

- What about the picnic basket? - Keep it.

- I'll call you. - Don't. I'll call you.

- Ana! - Please go!

Ana!

Ana!

Yes?

I want my pajamas.

Turn on the water. I'm taking a shower.

What's the matter? Why won't you stop?

Ana, I'm talking to you!

- Freddie, stop it. - No.

I just want to know where you and Jayjay went.

I was with Cecile in the library.

With Jayjay?

Better rot at home than be with that Cecile.

- But we've not... - I'm tired of your excuses!

I travel several hours and find nobody home.

- I didn't expect you. - You should have!

I wanna play, Daddy!

Jayjay, here. Come on.

Here are his slippers.

- Jayjay wear your slippers. - That's alright.

Now you draw me something.

Draw something for Daddy.

Now, come on. Draw me a dragon.

Yes, a dragon with a tail.

And fire in it's mouth.

Wait, I'll draw you a little boy beside the dragon.

- Who's that? - That's me!

- Friend? - Yes. Friend.

And then?

They're no longer just friends.

More than just friends?

Freddie, may I leave for a while?

- Where are you going? - To Cecile.

May I leave?

When will you stop this nonsense?

- What nonsense? - All this nonsense!

But I'm working on my report.

What report? I'm just humoring you.

Look at yourself. I hate to see you in pants.

- This is not Manila. - So what?

Change your clothes and dress your age!

Do I have to get your consent for everything?

Look, I rarely ask you to do anything for me.

Rarely?

You choose all the clothes I wear.

You tell me what perfume to buy.

Don't eat that. You'll get fat.

Smile and talk to him.

Be charming to him. He's my client.

Be nice to my mother.

You even choose my friends.

- Freddie, I'm not a puppet. - Stop it!

We're leaving tomorrow!

- Take care of the house. - I will.

Auntie, when are you coming back?

I don't know.

- You've been waiting for this. - That's true!

- You gonna marry an American? - What? Of course not!

- I'll be back for the rest. - Alright!

- Bye! - Bye!

Joey, that was my sister and her two daughters.

Come inside. It's drizzling again.

Joey, come into the kitchen and have some hot chocolate.

Joey! Come and get it!

Come and sit.

There's some chocolate left.

So your sister's taken your stuff.

She's taken practically everything.

Will she live here when you're gone?

Probably, until the house is sold.

You'll get along with her. She's a nice person.

Although she has her moods.

What moods?

Well, she's a widow, too.

You seem excited about your trip.

Very. I'll finally get to see some snow.

But I'm a bit nervous, too...

...because I don't know what awaits me there.

But Arthur's there. He'll take care of me.

Are you going home for Christmas?

Should I?

Don't you want to?

It's not that.

Don't you want to see your parents?

They may not want to see me.

Why not?

They may still be upset with me.

My dear, it's Christmas time. People will be forgiving.

Your first Christmas away from home!

And a white Christmas, too!

I'll send you a picture. You'll see me ice skating.

Mrs. Laguitan, what about my stuff in the room?

Joey, I told you not to worry about that.

This house hasn't been sold.

- Don't you have a buyer? - I do...

...but I'm unsure about selling the house.

Why?

I'm just sad that after all these years in this house...

I have to sell it to strangers.

But perhaps some things just can't be helped.

Let's talk seriously. What's bothering you?

I'd like to see Ana.

But that's not possible because Freddie's around.

- Right. - That all depends on Ana.

I haven't seen her myself, not even spoken to her on the phone.

But why?

Freddie says I'm a bad influence on Ana.

Does that mean I won't see her again?

You know very little, Joey...

...about Ana's situation.

You don't know our family.

Ana has to consider what people may say.

I was scared when you were always together.

We didn't do anything wrong.

But that's not the point!

You didn't seem to give a damn.

Ana has told me a few things...

...and I see her changing.

She's learning to think for herself.

Why is what I want always beyond my reach?

Frustrating.

I feel like a fool.

My studies are a mess. Mrs. Laguitan's leaving.

Ana's probably gone.

I'm at a dead end.

Are you thinking of what to do when you see Freddie again?

- Are you afraid? - No.

What I mean is...

...that's part of it.

But for the first time, I did something unexpected.

It's embarrassing to admit that I feel good about it.

So you're a liberated woman?

Is that what it means?

I just want to be like everyone else.

To go where I want to...

...meet new people... perhaps even get a job.

- I just want to act without... - Are you finished, ma'am?

I want to do something that I can call my own.

Can you live alone?

Have you thought about what the family might say?

Can you bear leaving Freddie?

I only know I don't love Freddie anymore.

Why are you suddenly so brave?

Cecile, you know about me and Freddie.

We've talked about that repeatedly.

Still it seems so sudden.

Is it Joey?

- What's between you? - Nothing.

We're just friends.

Perhaps, but if anything should happen...

Nothing can possibly happen.

I know what I'm doing.

Have you seen him lately?

Yes.

He dropped by the other day.

What did he want?

He asked about his grades.

Did he ask about me?

No.

Why did she have to die?

So meaningless.

She had a lot of dreams.

She was someone I could turn to...

...someone who cared...

...who was happy.

Will things ever change?

Everything's lost all meaning.

When will my search end?

I thought Ana could make a difference.

But I was wrong.

What about our exam tomorrow?

Who cares? I won't pass it anyway.

Copy my answers.

We can tell Sandico you're sick.

I'm not thinking of that.

You're thinking of Ana.

No, I'm thinking of the music festival.

We may miss it.

Forget that. Worry about your problem.

What?

Don't take it too seriously.

I don't.

Are you still holding hands or what?

Why do you have to leave?

You know why.

We don't. Tell us.

Let's just say I need a change of scenery.

Want us to come along?

No thanks. I don't want to get you into trouble.

It's not a good idea to go off by yourself.

My car's okay.

Are you?

When will you be back?

Soon. Mrs. Laguitan is leaving shortly.

I have to say goodbye. I may not see her again.

(RADIO PLAYING)

(DOORBELL RINGS)

Mrs. Laguitan!

Someone's at the door!

Coming! Just a second!

How are you?

Why did you stop? Where are we?

I come here often with my friends.

- What's wrong? - It's scary.

It's not. I've got friends here.

You'll like it here.

It's quiet, clean and... there's no dust.

Do you come here often?

We used to, especially when we wanted to get away.

- But not that often anymore. - Why not?

You know...

No, I don't.

Gas prices are up.

Are we spending the night in the car?

No.

We don't have a place to stay. Can we stay here?

But are you married?

Why?

Because we don't allow boys and girls to sleep here...

...together unless they're married.

Yes, we're married. This is my wife, Ana.

This is your room. Excuse me, I'll prepare something to eat.

Thank you.

- What's so funny? - Nothing.

He's so cute!

What are you doing?

I wanna be sure the room's comfortable.

It's comfortable. You sleep downstairs.

Good night.

I can't understand this place.

Don't try to.

It's too quiet.

A few more days here and I'll become a nun.

- Don't do that. - Why not?

Do you think you can solve your problems that way?

No, but at least I'll be taken care of.

But I'm here to take care of you.

"My love..."

"I have never felt"

"a love like this..."

"before I met you"

"Oh my love"

"true happiness I found with you"

"in my life I need only you"

"I find heaven with you"

"when we love"

"My heart and yours"

- "I don't want to part" - "When we are together "

"I cannot hide my feelings"

"A love without compare"

"Our lustful desire"

"have been consummated"

"May you be my only love"

"I find heaven with you"

"when we love, my dear"

"My heart and yours"

- "I don't want to part" - "my love, only with you"

"my love, only to you"

"I belong"

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Are you sorry?

No...I don't know.

What do you mean?

I'm confused.

Why?

I can't believe what's happened.

It's alright. We'll be home tomorrow.

That's just it.

Tomorrow, we'll be home.

"Life is like a dream"

"When you're in the arms of the one you passionately love"

"I wish life is just a dream"

"A dream that never ends"

"You are no longer a dream"

"I need to flee from you"

"Our love must no longer be"

When we get home, I'm quitting school.

I'll get a job.

Perhaps in Manila.

Any job will do.

It's time I depended on myself...

...and not on my parents.

I wish I'd met you before, Joey.

We could have been so happy.

Aren't you happy now?

Now? Yes.

- But I'm fearful. - Why?

I don't know.

If only we'd met before.

Don't you love me?

I love you, Joey.

Mrs. Laguitan's gone. I didn't see her off.

But if she knew why I left, she'd understand.

I admire people like her.

Uncomplicated. No hassles.

They accept things the way they are...

...and let's life take its course.

I've never met anyone like Ana.

Impossible to ignore. She makes me crazy.

Anyone in my place would do the same.

Friends at first. Then more than just friends.

Ana, wait.

Merry Christmas.

I realize now that it makes no difference where you are.

What matters is knowing what you're doing...

...and the reasons behind it all.

It's not complicated. I just make it so.

I never saw Ana again.

But I heard she finally left Freddie.

I wrote her once and she wrote back.

It ended there.

It was for the best.

I helped her and she helped me.

We met, and parted.

As Mrs. Laguitan said...

...some things just can't be helped.

As for me...

...I guess I'm okay.

"Morning is here the sunlight..."

"...awakens me."

"The morning whistling wind whispers."

"A promise of hope fulfilled."

"It's morning again am I ready?"

"Will I be disappointed again?"

"Everyday I wait"

"While I ride on the wheel of life"

"Now I am so happy..."

"The sun's brilliance is a mystery"

"Seems like it's almost here... what I've always longed for"

"You are the sunshine..."

"That awakens me..."

"Your radiance gives my lonely heart hope."

"When evening comes, And you are beside me."

"It will hurt me if you leave."

"But when it comes as time fades away..."

"I'll rise up again when morning comes."

"Now I'm so happy..."

"The sun's brilliance is a mystery..."

"Seems like it's almost here... what I've always longed for"

"You are the sunshine..."

"That awakens me..."

"Your radiance gives my lonely heart hope."

"Your radiance gives my lonely heart hope."