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BARCELONA, 1993

Hi, son, are you OK?

Give me five.

We'll be going home soon.

Hi, Ricardo, thank you for coming.

We'd like to talk to you about a rather delicate subject.

Let's go inside.

We got the test results,

and they show that Gari has some learning disabilities.

He finds it hard to read,

he's slowing down the class, and if he keeps on like this...

-...he'll have to... -Come on!

If you were good teachers, my son would know how to read properly.

It has nothing to do with the teachers.

-But... -Gari has a problem.

He keeps falling behind and he needs special education.

Don't worry, Gari won't slow down your classes any more.

-That's not the issue... -Shove your tests up your arse!

-Please, Ricardo! -Let's go, Gari.

We can look for alternatives.

Listen to me carefully: you're not stupid.

You'll be able to do whatever you set your mind to.

Tell me: what does it say there?

RULES OF COEXISTENCE

Come on, son, what does it say?

You can do it.

I'm pregnant.

It's yours.

But don't worry. It's fine. Really.

Look, I have the... I have an ultrasound and everything.

-Look, look. -No.

-See? -No.

Look, it's...

-No, I can't see anything. -The size of a chickpea.

This chickpea...

-Is it a baby? -Well, not exactly.

Not even a foetus, it's an embryo.

I have to go.

Hey!

-I didn't come to ask you for anything. -Right, right...

Just to let you know.

I get that you haven't thought about having kids,

but this chickpea I'm carrying is yours as well and you need to know.

Why?

Because having a child is important.

No, no...

I mean why do you think I've never thought of having kids?

Have you thought about it?

Yes.

And didn't they tell you that...?

Did they recommend that you...?

Since you're...

-I mean, people like you... -People like me...

You mean people with a disability?

Yes.

Because what you have...

I have a 43% disability.

A 35% intellectual disability...

and 8% physical disability in a leg.

-Out of 100? -Yes.

That's nothing!

It's nothing. I mean, it's nothing out of 100!

-You can't tell. -Right.

Well, you can tell a bit, but not much.

I mean, we had it off and...

I had it off with you...

I would have had it off with you...

What I'm trying to tell you is that...

Since the chickpea I'm carrying inside has both our genes...

we need to know what you DNA is like.

And if your disability is genetic.

What you just asked me is rude.

Now, if you don't mind...

I'm such a retard!

PERFECT LIFE

WHEN YOU TAKE AN UNEXPECTED PATH

Mery...

Shall we go?

Hey, do you know what kind of disability your gardener has?

Gari? No idea, why?

Because...

-I have something to tell you. -What!

Shall we stay here gabbing and leave the kids locked in the car?

-What is it with you, you're acting weird. -Bye.

But how?

Well... the way you make babies.

Paula's party, in the bouncy castle.

What about the bouncy castle?

Nothing, Gari and me were jumping around.

But didn't you realise that Gari is a bit...?

I mean, he's a little bit...

You say special needs.

-What's a person with special needs? -Well you know, sweetheart.

Gari finds it hard to do certain things.

Do I have special needs?

No you don't, sweetheart. Why?

Because reading is hard for me.

And you're a person with special needs, too,

because you find it really hard to make fried eggs.

-Really! -Yes.

But what do you want to do, sweetie?

I want...

I want to be a mother.

And...

I'm pregnant, right? So there you have it.

I want to be a mother and I'm pregnant. In theory, it's perfect!

Turns out it's not that cool.

-And I don't have many eggs left. -Okay...

Here we go with the egg drama.

Let's take it bit by bit, okay?

Okay? The first thing is to have a test done.

We do that and take it from there.

We make decisions depending on the result.

If things aren't as good as they should be,

and you decide to go ahead, we'll be with you.

-Are you listening to me? -Yes.

Lots of women have kids like that.

Remember Joaquim and Joana?

Remember them, the bookshop people?

-I don't' remember a thing. -Yes!

She had a Down syndrome baby and they're super happy.

But I think that... It's just my opinion, eh?

Maybe we could consider an abortion.

Or at least think about it, Mery.

-What does abortion mean, mummy? -It's...

-It's when women.. -Imagine you have a doll...

Please, Esther, give it a rest!

Mummy will explain when we get home.

I'm a cup,

a teapot,

-a spoon.. -Kids, sweetie.

And a ladle.

-Yes? -Mummy.

-What is it, sweetheart? -I need a wee.

Okay, I'll be right out.

DELETE THIS CONTACT?

Painter,

you paint with love!

So tacky.

Hi, Joana. I'm María, Cris's friend.

I'd like you to tell me about your daughter, could we meet?

What is it like living with a disabled person?

Good night.

Good night.

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Mery...

Have the test done, then we'll see, okay?

Don't worry.

Okay.

I love you.

Me too.

Is the father normal? Is your daughter happy?

Will I regret it? I am ready?

What will the baby's future be like? And being a single mother?

Should I abort? How does Gari fit into this equation?

Special offer on chickpeas today:

0,99 for the first unit, half price for the second one!

Hey, Gari.

Hey, Richi.

What? Can't make up your mind?

-No. -No?

Look, since we're looking at chickpeas, I suggest you make hummus.

-And what's hummus? -You mash up the chickpeas,

until you make a paste.

Why don't you go and look for the tuna fish, please?

-God, you're in a mood today! -Yeah, I am. That's life...

...a fragment of placental villi.

Testing will determine if there are abnormalities in the foetus.

Crap, will they take the blood from you or the baby?

It's a biopsy of the placenta.

Don't talk, I might hurt you.

Imagine the poor little foetus watching the needle go in.

Esther, I'm going to hurt you!

I was saying that it's okay if you want to abort.

You're overthinking it.

Having a baby in those conditions is a really big deal.

Don't freak out about the operation,

because it's super quick and almost doesn't hurt.

Well, you feel sort of cramps.

But wouldn't you rather go through that

than regret having it for the rest of your life?

How do you know about the cramps?

Well...

Don't you remember when Núria cheated on me with a guy

and got pregnant and had an abortion?

That's what I mean, I was the one who cheated on her.

You had an abortion without telling me?

Jesus, María the Inquisitor!

-I'm telling you now. -But I'm your sister.

A friend's cousin

gave birth without knowing she was pregnant.

I swear. Of course, she was a bit of a fatty,

so she didn't notice for nine months.

Incredible, she even got her period.

How's it going? I'm following you on Instagram,

you didn't follow me back.

You what? How do you know I have Instagram?

Because I got notified.

Bloody hell. I'm clueless.

You said it. You've published 13 posts in a day.

You can't post that much stuff in one day.

No?

And work on the photos, you're supposed to be an artist.

What's up?

Hey, you know about computers.

How do you restore a deleted contact?

From the computer?

No, from a mobile.

An old friend from university gave me his number

and somehow I deleted it.

I'll look for the IT guy, he'll know.

No, no. No need, no need.

I'll look for him on Facebook.

Thanks.

Now you're on fire!

And it...

It tastes great.

What's more, a couple of mates and me went on a boat,

we tried it, and it was fantastic!

-What are you on about? -Guys...

Do you wanna have kids?

I had a vasectomy just in case.

The thought of having kids stresses me out.

I'm gonna be a father.

Listen to him!

Who with? Nuri?

Hey, what's wrong with Nuri? She's my mate.

No!

I'm gonna be a father now.

-You what? -I got a girl pregnant.

Are you pulling my leg,

are you having me on, or do you really mean it?

I mean it.

Jesus.

You're gonna get lumbered with it.

What did your dad say?

My dad...

he doesn't know.

-And Xosé? -Xosé doesn't know either.

Jesus...

Swear to me you won't tell anyone.

-Swearing is a sin. -Okay.

Promise, then.

You have my word.

Okay, dude. You have my word.

WAITING ROOM

CHORIONIC BIOPSY

María Aguado?

That's me.

Let's begin, María.

Breathe...

That's good.

That's good.

Don't worry. Everything is going fine.

Well, that's that.

-Is it over? -Yes.

Rest for 24 hours and you're good to go.

-What do you mean rest? -Don't go out dancing.

Stay at home, watch a film, read a good book...

That way you don't worry.

Right...

And... when will you give me the results?

In about three days or so.

We'll send them to your gynaecologist.

Okay.

And don't worry.

Everything will be fine.

Congratulations, you guys, the kitchen looks amazing.

I'm so proud of how you're all taking care of the flat.

And I had a word with the people at the centre...

and you guys are ready to live by yourselves.

Do you fancy living by yourselves?

Is something up?

Nothing. What you do mean?

Gari...

Gari,

did you have a row?

No.

All right, look...

We'll talk about it later.

-Who made this? -I got a girl pregnant.

Hi, gorgeous.

-How are you? -Good.

Did it go okay?

Yes, it went okay.

Really quick...

-And it was fine. -Good.

-All right... -Now we wait.

Thanks for asking.

Hey, listen.

Was it tough for you when you aborted?

It wasn't very pleasant.

Then I panicked thinking they'd tear me apart inside...

I felt a bit sorry...

And when I left the clinic, I felt completely liberated...

-You've never regretted it? -No way!

What I would have regretted is having a baby I didn't want.

Are you thinking of aborting?

Yes, now and again.

And then, at times...

I want to have it.

-Come here. -I don't know.

I'm a granddad, but I'm a man, know what I mean?

-Hello. -Cristina will be taking your case.

-How are you? -Hello.

-Nice to meet you. -Can I have the draft?

As I was saying, if I registered on the dating site for married men

it was because I couldn't stand it.

In petitions for divorce, the reason is not relevant.

It wasn't because of my lovers. It was because of my grandchildren.

I've gone from being a man to being a granddad.

I like being with my grandchildren,

but I also like going out, getting spruced up, having a drink...

And why not, screwing now and again?

I didn't do any of that with my wife anymore.

We were just grandparents. Do you know what I mean?

Don't worry, you're in very good hands here.

Live your life, we'll deal with all the rest.

Jesus, what a load of crap!

You're so pathetic, Esther.

Hi! I really like your painting.

It's my favourite.

There's one that I like even more.

But I only posted one painting.

Oh, right. I got mixed up.

Your smile is a work of art, too.

I see you're from Barcelona. Fancy a drink this afternoon?

I'm a dyke.

No need to be like that.

I was being polite.

My son is eleven and paints better than you, BITCH

God, would you believe it?

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But what were you thinking? I said always use a condom!

With a condom, please!

And who did you get pregnant? Nuri?

It's not Nuri!

Another girl.

She's not disabled and he met her at a party,

but that isn't the problem.

-Meaning? -No.

We have to meet her, talk to her.

I suppose she wants to abort.

Well, she might want to have it.

What do you mean have it?

It's her decision.

Yes, right. She decides, but she can't force him to do anything.

Normally that's the case.

What then?

Gari has something to tell you.

Tell me what?

What is it? What do you want to tell me?

What's up?

-Tell him. -What do you want to tell me?

You tell him, please.

What's going on?

Let's see...

Gari wants to keep it.

He wants to be a father.

Dad...

You always told me that if I make an effort,

I can be whoever I want to be, right?

Well this is what I want.

Yes, son. Yes.

I meant getting a job, opening a bank account... whatever.

But not having kids, you know? It's too much for you.

Having kids is too much.

You're not even ready to live alone.

That isn't true.

-Gari is perfectly ready... -Do you have kids?

-No, but... -Have you gone mad?

It's one thing to be open minded,

and another to encourage him to make bad decisions.

Excuse me.

Excuse me, I'm just going to the toilet, okay?

Whatever it is, tell me.

It's all right, really.

It makes me a bit nervous when you doctors do that, you know?

-Here. -What?

Read it.

-Me? -Yes.

"Chromosome 21:

Absence of... aneuploidy."

What's that?

There's no alteration.

Carry on.

"Chromosome 18:

Absence of aneuploidy."

"Chromosome 13:

Absence of aneuploidy."

"Sex of foetus:

Male."

A boy!

Everything is fine, María. Everything is fine.

I'm calling to cancel an appointment I have with you tomorrow.

María Aguado.

All right, we'll cancel the voluntary termination of pregnancy.

Thank you.

Sorry, I can't tell you where she went.

-Oh... -I can make an appointment if you want.

No, no need.

-Listen, I'll come back another time, okay? -Fine.

Very kind of you. Bye, thanks.

-Thank you. -Bye.

-Why are you here? -Err...

Well, I came to tell you

that I was deprived of oxygen when I was born,

I got tangled up in the umbilical cord.

And then my mum died...

and I was left like this.

-I'm sorry. -It's okay.

It's not your fault!

Besides, there are only a few things I find hard to do.

-It's no big deal. -Right.

Right.

María,

I wanna be a father.

But only if the baby is healthy.

It is.

And it's a boy.

That's it, then.

Can I give you a hug?

-Yes. -Sure?

-Sure. -Okay.

All right, then.

Have a good day at work, okay?

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