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Alma, I'll come get you later, okay?

RAISING VOICES

The world kept spinning and didn't care how I felt.

I decided not to tell anyone,

to wear a smile.

After all, I'd asked for it.

#IFIDON'TFORGETI'LLDIE #RAISINGVOICES

You're an asshole.

Give me a minute.

Greta!

Greta!

Where's Alma?

I left her here a minute ago, but she's gone.

Damn.

Alma!

Alma!

This is really odd.

Maybe she went back home.

No. No way she'd do that.

- No. - She was pretty wasted.

The number you have dialed is...

ALMA. CALL

Let's go.

Alma!

WHERE ARE YOU? HIYA...

ARE YOU OKAY, ALMA??? ANSWER ME!!!

Alma!

Greta,

call her parents.

She might have gone home.

And if she didn't,

tell them the truth.

Hi, Vero.

- Is Alma at home? - No.

Why?

Well, when you called me, I lied.

Alma and I went to a party.

- Where is Alma? - I have no idea.

I've been looking for her for three hours, and I can't find her anywhere.

I don't know.

VERO: ALMA IS HERE. SHE'S FINE

CAN I TALK TO HER?

VERO: SHE'S GROUNDED.

CAN I COME SEE HER?

PLEASE, VERO

FEBRUARY

Well, here's the party animal.

Embarrassing, Almita, right?

- Where did you get this? - It's doing the rounds.

You're on a streak, girl.

We heard you got lost later. What happened?

Did you go with the DJ or the whole group?

Good morning.

Let's sit down.

You're a great fucking friend.

Just like you two.

Get your books out, please.

What about you? Your favorite book or not?

Page 47. Come on, guys. It's for today. Quiet.

"If a tear could tell you How much this situation hurts me"

"The void you are leaving In this poor heart"

"The things that were once More worthwhile..."

Alma.

Alma.

Open up. I know you're in there.

- You should have told me. - We only had two tickets.

I don't care about your shitty party.

My parents wouldn't have let me go anyway.

So why are you so pissed?

'Cause you both ghosted me.

You're worse. You saw me every day and didn't say anything.

- I decided at the last minute, okay? - That's a shitty excuse.

I'm not having a great day, so let's drop it.

Tell me something.

What am I to you?

You're my friend.

That word doesn't mean much this morning.

It sure doesn't.

You use me so you're not alone and messed up at school,

and outside you forget about me.

You're with Alberto all day. What are you on about?

Don't bullshit me.

I found out about the party

'cause your mom called to ask where you were,

and I didn't even have to lie.

Do you know how sad that is?

I'm sorry.

In the relationship between Greta, you, and me, I'm the odd one out.

Dammit, it stinks.

All you need is to get caught smoking.

I know you've known Greta for ages,

but it bugs me that I'm always...

I'm sorry.

I mean it.

You don't know how much.

I wish you'd been there.

- ASS ON THE FLOOR, BRO! - SHE DRANK THE TOWN DRY!

YOU HAVE NO FUCKING IDEA.

- Good choice. - What?

Good choice.

Right, it's just...

I've only got this. I'm living on rations.

Then these are the best.

A 100% artificial product.

I don't know. I've tried them, but I'm not so sure.

They're perfect for rationing.

A sugar blast and saturated fats straight to your arteries.

Okay.

Okay, sold. I'll give them a second chance.

I'm a fan of second chances too.

Look, another 100% artificial product.

That's 6.80.

See you.

Ciao.

This, please.

- Did you hurt yourself? - I'm fine. Just a zit.

Let's see.

I know we've been hard on you, but you left us no choice.

I said I'm sorry.

What did you expect? That we wouldn't catch you?

We wouldn't care you'd left?

I don't know. I didn't think.

I just wanted to go to the party.

We have to think about the consequences of what we do.

We can make a deal.

What type of deal?

I'll test you every week.

If you're negative, you focus on school and you help around the house,

you'll get your phone and allowance back, and you'll soon be going out on weekends.

- Is that okay with Dad? - I don't care what he thinks.

Deal.

The only ones left.

Okay.

Come on, Cooper.

Off you go.

I found your message.

How are you?

Grounded until I'm 30.

You gave me such a fright.

Where the fuck did you go?

Alma?

Are you okay?

Yeah, it's...

I think I still have a hangover.

Or maybe the Molly is still hanging around.

What happened?

I was gone for a second, and then you were gone.

I started walking, and I got lost.

I looked for you everywhere. Where did you get to?

I don't know. Around.

And

I caught a bus, and I fell asleep until the last stop.

Then I had to catch another one home.

Why didn't you call?

I had no battery.

Hey.

Hi.

Any news of Alma?

Yeah, she's fine.

Grounded like hell, but fine.

Did she tell you what happened?

She says she went for a walk and got lost,

and then she got on a bus and fell asleep.

- What? - I don't believe a word of it.

It's complete bullshit.

Why would she lie to you?

I don't know.

Don't sweat it.

Okay.

DID YOU SEE THIS GIRL AFTER 4 A.M.?

HI THERE!

DO YOU HAVE MORE PHOTOS OF THIS MOMENT?

- From last night. - Thanks, son.

You shouldn't have taken your sister and Alma to that party.

I know. I'm sorry.

It wasn't his fault.

I asked him.

I thought you were old enough to know the risk we're taking.

We know, Mom.

Your sister should stay out of this.

Right, but I've never been out of it.

Not one day in the last four years.

Greta.

We don't like having a weed plantation in the basement.

We allowed it so we wouldn't lose the house,

but there are nights when we think it's the worst decision we made.

We just want to protect you.

I know.

I'm just saying that I've suffered the consequences too.

- Sure. - Right.

It's been hard on us all.

But things may change soon.

I have a job interview.

- What? - Yes.

We weren't going to say anything, but this time I have a hunch.

They want someone with a sales profile that has my name on it.

- It's what you wanted, right? - Right, it's what I wanted.

And the salary is pretty decent, so...

Dad...

It's great.

It'll all go back to normal.

Sure, Dad.

They can't change your school.

My parents can't afford it, Alma.

I'll go with you.

Seriously. I'm not deserting you.

You'd do that for me?

For me.

I refuse to live without you.

Your parents won't let you.

I don't want to be alone.

Don't be silly. You won't be alone.

Wherever you go, I'll be there.

And wherever I go, you'll come too.

Always.

I love you.

Forever.

And you don't consult me before talking to her.

Terrific.

We'd better not talk about how we both react.

I don't know what happened.

I apologized to you.

Right, Pablo, but it's not me you should apologize to.

You're wrong. It's not a question of pride, Vero.

I'm scared to think where she might end up unless we get serious.

Aren't you?

By locking her up, we'll only make her run off again.

That's how we'll lose her.

She'll let us down again.

She can do it over and over if in the end she trusts me.

...convening and establishment of Congress.

Right, bye.

Alma.

Alma! Want to go for a smoke?

Alma.

How are the makeups going?

- I'm studying. - Right.

You still have time to pass the year, and I know you can do it.

- I'm not so sure. - You left it a bit late.

It won't be easy.

You have to get down to it.

I will.

- Right. - Ciao.

We're going to have dinner in a super romantic restaurant,

one of those with big wine glasses, you know?

Then we're going to a hotel with a Jacuzzi in the room.

You're not listening.

No. Yeah, I am. Yeah.

You're going to a Jacuzzi to fuck like rabbits.

You're an asshole.

What's that meant to be? A dog?

A dog?

It's meant to be a bird, but anyway...

What were you thinking about?

Nothing.

You've been weird since the party.

You can tell me.

We're friends. I swear I won't tell anyone.

- Have you spoken to Greta? - No.

But I'm sure she's noticed too.

- Bye. - I jumped on David.

He gave me the pull-back.

What an asshole.

No, it was my fault.

I don't know what wires I got crossed, but...

I've never been so embarrassed.

WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT SEXUAL ASSAULT?

And you bounced, right?

First, I got totally fucking wasted and started walking.

I didn't know how to get back.

Is that it?

You have to be sure.

It's no easy step for a woman to report

or even talk about an assault to those closest to her.

To finish off the night, my dad whacked me

and grounded me without my phone till I pass a shitty exam.

I can't do it.

Come here.

You have to understand them.

You have to put yourself in their place.

A woman can feel ashamed,

be afraid of not being believed or of being blamed.

She can even blame herself.

If you want, I can give you my notes

and talk to my study group so you can come.

Thanks.

That's what friends are for.

COVERED UP, THE WAY YOU LIKE THEM

I MISS YOU, SISTER

Hello.

- Hello. - Hello.

Hello.

Hello.

I've gone upmarket on junk pastries.

Good.

You have to treat yourself now and then.

- Waiting for someone... - Come here...

No, I'm getting the bus.

I've got the car here. I can give you a lift.

My name's Mercedes.

Mer.

Greta.

Do you smoke weed?

Sorry.

Sorry, I shouldn't have asked.

No, it's fine. Don't worry.

I smoke a bit on weekends.

A bit more lately though.

Well,

I smoke now and then too.

Listen, if I wanted to get some...

I don't like what I've got lately.

Sure. In fact, I know someone who's very good.

Could you get me some to try?

Sure. It's a bit more expensive than the usual, but it's worth it.

Okay.

Saturday good for you?

Yes, perfect.

FEBRUARY 14

VALENTINE'S DAY, BITCHES! LET'S PIMP OURSELVES UP

I LOVE YOU, BABY. READY! ALL THIS FOR YOU @ALBRTMFKR

Wow.

You look gorgeous.

I got you something.

Don't get mad, okay?

What's wrong?

The hotel I wanted to take you to

tripled the price. I can't afford it.

- I'm sorry. - So?

So I found a solution.

Christian's letting us have a room at his place.

You're kidding me.

No, but we have a big bed.

We can stay as long as we want.

We'll be fine. You'll see.

And it's got piped music.

NO WAY.

NO IDEA.

DOESN'T RING A BELL.

I DIDN'T SEE HER.

- NOPE. - DON'T BE SO NOSY, GIRL.

THERE WAS A GIRL LIKE HER AT MY STOP.

I SAW SOMEONE LIKE HER ON A BUS.

SHE WAS FAST ASLEEP.

IS THIS HER?

MAYBE SHE DOESN'T WANT TO BE FOUND.

You have a visitor.

- Hiya. - What are you doing here?

I found out you got grounded, so I brought supplies.

Thanks.

So, how is it going?

Somewhere between badly and "I'm going to kill myself."

You're not wearing it again.

Jeez, Berta, you're stressing me out.

- I'll give it back if you like. - No.

Sorry. I'm very intense, and this always happens to me.

A cigarette?

Now I can't give you what I brought.

What was it?

A chip like dogs have, or what?

See? You're so clever.

You crack me up.

My psychologist told me not to question my decisions,

so...

Here.

When we watched Monsters Inc.

on my birthday.

Jeez, you printed it out and everything.

A bit creepy, huh?

Well, good thing everyone in art school is as crazy as I am.

It's the same at my school.

But they're more like psychopathic robots.

Yes, mine are more like bipolar, schizo...

They're too...

They're too into their thing. It fits my mood.

So, you go to a psychologist?

Yes.

Since...

Well, since I snapped.

I'm sure you remember.

Berta?

Are you there?

Go away! Stop fucking with me!

- But are you all right? - Go away!

I'm sure that

at some point, I went too far with you.

I was totally fucked up.

I'm sorry.

We all snap sometimes, right?

Yeah.

Yes, but I don't know. I...

I...

I really lost it.

And

my parents were even crazier with their divorce,

so I had no one to turn to.

I'm sorry.

I had no idea you were in such a bad way.

It's okay, really.

What doesn't kill you makes you fatter.

Goddammit.

You're the best, Berta.

I know.

Slow down, babe!

Take it easy.

Whose room is this?

The maid's.

It was great, right?

Seriously?

They said they were ordering pizza, then going out for a drink.

But Christian's parents are getting back later,

so maybe it's better if we stay here a bit.

I'll wait for you outside.

You're all so lame. Shut the fuck up.

Shut it.

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone.

Wait, Nata.

- It's really good, huh? - I told you.

Much better than mine.

- Sign me up as a customer. - Sure. I'd be glad to.

Well...

Catch you next time.

Want a lift somewhere?

No. It's fine. Anyway, I have plans later.

Doesn't your generation celebrate Valentine's?

What generation do you think I am?

Z.

Z?

I look that young to you?

I'm sorry.

Do you guys celebrate Valentine's Day?

Sure.

We invented it.

At the same time as electricity and penicillin.

Can I have your phone?

Sure.

That's it. Connected.

Great.

Next time, we can meet at my house.

At your house? Okay.

Better in private. We're out in the open here.

Right. So you'll call me?

- Right. - Sweet.

Well, bye.

Ciao.

4 NEW MESSAGES

DO NOT RAPE, SIR

NO MEANS NO

To my first and best friend.

Today I was thinking about us crying all that summer

when they changed my school.

I felt like an arm was cut off and I had to live without it.

I know it sounds totally crazy, but that's the way it is.

The worst part of being separated was knowing if anything happened to you...

Come on, Cooper.

...I wouldn't be there with you.

And I'd much rather be hurt than for you to be hurt.

I mean it.

You're like a sister to me.

And even if you don't realize it, I'm always keeping an eye on you

because I need to know you're okay.

Even now that you've become a total queen and don't need anyone to protect you.

Though we all need someone to support us and listen to us.

Even the total queens.

Alma, you're the best person I know. And you deserve to always be happy.

But if you're not,

if something bad happened to you and you want to tell me about it,

I'm here.

You're not alone.

But if you don't want to tell me, it's okay. I'll love you just the same.

I suppose some things are hard to share,

even to your first and best friend.

I love you forever.

Mom.

Can I have my phone?

Are you okay?

Yeah, it's my allergy.

I just want to text Greta.

Thanks.

COVERED UP, THE WAY YOU LIKE THEM.

YOU'RE A SLUT.