The outcome of Eva and Dr. Alicia's negotiation
took a back seat,
and no one seemed to care in the presence of Eva's friend.
His name was Alfredo Fachetti,
a Colombian with Italian origins
and more or less the reincarnation of Superman.
We dated for some time,
but well, things didn't work out.
So now we're like best friends.
We did a lot of crazy stuff there for a while.
Yes.
Did she ever tell you about the stuff we did
inspired by the movies we watched?
No.
Okay. I guess not, then.
But this woman doesn't only know about literature.
She also knows film.
Unlike me, I don't.
I always preferred the pool table over school.
So much so that my parents became fed up with me here in Colombia
that they sent me to a boarding school in the States.
Ha!
Anyway,
I'm making the most of my college break right now.
I'm studying medicine, but I hate it.
I came to visit Eva, but I'm also open for whatever, right?
-Yes. -Now that you mention it, I wanna ask…
EVA LASTING
DONA FLOR AND HER TWO HUSBANDS EPISODE 07
You knew that guy was coming to visit Eva, right?
Is that why you told me your problems with Eva weren't important?
I'd rather not talk about it.
But, uh, did Eva and that clown--
-I told you I don't wanna talk about it. -Why not?
Anything that has to do with the two of you,
I prefer to not get involved.
It's not so hard to understand.
Fine, but just answer this one thing.
What did you think of… What's his name? Alfredo?
Nice. He's cute.
He's cute?
Yes, very hot.
Ugh, very hot. I thought he was normal.
He's normal. He may look like he's out of this world, but the thing is…
Sure, it's probably because he has a foreign last name
and just came from the US,
so you think that he's just dropped from heaven.
So, by comparison, we seem less sophisticated.
You don't have to get mad about it.
If you don't wanna hear the answer, then why did you ask?
Anyway, in my opinion, I think he's cute, super hot, and really cool.
Super hot? Maybe it's true.
Luisa, the thing is you're not used to being with people like that.
That has nothing to do with it. What are you saying?
Why doesn't it have to do with it? It has everything to do with it.
Hi. Where have you guys been?
-Oh, what's up, Mom? -Good evening, Mrs. Granados.
We were at the 68,
meeting Eva's ex-boyfriend who came from the United States.
Oh, really?
Yeah. You should've seen him. That guy is pretty awesome.
Okay.
I have good news for you.
I just got a call from the school.
They're offering me a job as the secretary to the principal.
That's great. Congratulations, Mrs. Granados.
Yes! I'm starting first thing tomorrow.
Hired with all the benefits and on the payroll.
Don't you think it's amazing, Camilo?
Yes. Yes, Mom.
Good. Congratulations.
No. I… I was just thinking about
this… this piece on Rafael Antonio Niño.
I have two days to turn it in, so… I better start writing.
All right, honey. I'll let you know when dinner is ready.
What's wrong with him?
Um, he's got some issues.
Because of Eva's ex-boyfriend?
Yeah, you know?
The guy is super handsome, he's awesome, very charming.
I spent the night writing,
exorcising the demons that were now tormenting me
and that had a full name.
Alfredo Fachetti.
Was everything Luisa said true?
Was he really the perfect man?
The answer would come the next day,
and the news wouldn't be good.
Hello. It's so good to see you. Let's go inside.
So Luisa told you?
Yeah. You shouldn't feel inferior to anybody, son. What's up with that?
-No. -Thank you.
It's frustrating that they're impressed
because the guy studied in the United States
and knows how to play pool well.
Luisa says he's very cute.
Of course not. Not… not really, no.
Only because his last name is Italian. They think that he's the latest Travolta…
-Ana! -Why do you think about it like that?
-Professor, how are you? -Good morning.
How's it going?
Congratulations. They just told me that you're starting to work for us today.
Yes!
-Can you believe it? I'm so excited. -That's great.
I'm sure someone like you
will straighten out that principal's office,
which can be a mess.
-Yeah, yeah. Such a… -Sure, I'll do everything I can.
No, I think that…
If you need anything, just ask me.
I'm standing right by you, you hear?
I'm here for you.
Really. I love that you're here.
-Oh, thank you very much. -All right.
And don't forget we still have a salsa dance class pending.
Only if you're up for it.
Something going on here?
Oh no, don't even question it.
I'll drop by the bar sometime, and we'll celebrate.
-We have to, huh? -Yes. I'd be happy to.
Yes, of course.
I'll stop by the principal's office later to see if you need anything.
-Thank you very much. -All right.
Get to class, Camilo.
-What's up? What's new? -What's going on?
-Hey! Where were you? -Principal's office.
My mom started working as the secretary of Dr. Alicia.
-That's great. -Mm! That's cool.
Nothing like having your mother around to monitor things.
What's up with you?
We got some news, my man.
-Guess what. -Hmm?
-We're going to a pool! -Yes!
Really? How come?
Well, Alfredo's the man, brother.
He invited us to spend the whole afternoon at the club where his folks are members,
and we'll be able to, you know, just chill like kings.
Pool, beer, and everything. Just the way we like it, brother, huh?
-For free. -What do you mean?
We don't have to pay for anything! It's free!
You're coming with us, right?
Yes, of course. Why not?
-Yes, amazing! -Cool! Cool!
I need you to organize the meeting schedule for me.
-And screen all the phone calls. -Yes.
You also need to keep track of the notes file
and maintain a record of all the students.
And you need to be in touch, starting today,
with all the professors to help me organize a schedule
for exams and evaluations.
They're two separate things.
-You got that? -Sure. Yes, ma'am, it's clear.
-What you definitely cannot forget… -Yeah. Mm-hmm.
Good morning.
Ana?
Ana Larrarte?
Rosario?
The beautiful herself. The one and only!
Rock, paper, scissors, shoot.
-Are you mad at me? -Huh?
-Me? -Mm-hmm.
No. Why?
Because you're really quiet.
Just thinking.
About what?
Um… No, just, um…
Fine.
Are you and that Alfredo guy dating?
He told you himself.
Yes, we had something, but no, it's over. We're very good friends.
Well, but anyone can tell that he still has feelings for you.
It's pretty obvious.
What about you?
Do you still have feelings for Alfredo?
Alfredo is part of my past, Camilo.
What? That's not the answer to my question.
Besides, what was your little secret with the movies and stuff?
Okay, you shouldn't be asking those questions.
That's part of my personal life.
Okay.
I thought we were, uh… uh, friends.
Yes, we're, "uh… uh, friends."
But you don't tell that stuff to your closest friends.
Oh, so why did you tell Luisa, then, huh?
I meant guy friends, not girl friends.
Everyone!
Good morning.
Today, I'm here to introduce you to Professor Rosario Cadena.
She's a psychologist with a background in pedagogy.
And from now on,
she will be your new teacher for behavior and health.
How are you doing, guys?
-Hello, Professor. -Hey, Professor, nice to meet you.
-Good. -Great, Professor.
Dr. Alicia kept her promise,
and the new teacher turned out to be quite a character.
She's complicated. A bit rough around the edges.
She had no problem calling things as they are,
and her approach to sexuality
was relaxed, direct, and without prejudice.
Okay, I was told there is a pregnant girl in this class.
Which one of you is it?
Welcome to the club, friend.
I became a mom as a teenager.
There's the father, but he's not showing up.
I am right here! Don't be a gossip.
-So you're gonna marry this woman, fool? -No, but I'm gonna be present, asshole!
-Sure, idiot. -Hey! Guys, stop.
Settle down. We don't have to get angry.
-Yes. -And you are…
-Quiñonez, Professor. -Mr. Quiñonez.
In this class,
we're going to call men "men" and women "women."
But you know what? You're bringing up a really cool topic.
The relationship between sexuality and marriage.
And here's the question.
Is sex a valid practice
solely and only within the sacred bond of marriage?
And the answer is
it depends on what each one believes.
And that's where I want us to start this class.
Analyzing the relationship between sex and family.
A story that has had its own evolution believe it or not.
Its ups and downs, its successes.
But it has also had its screwups.
A story that can be very amusing.
And, in any case,
it can help you get rid of some kind of mental debris
that might prevent you from understanding and enjoying
one of the most wonderful experiences we can have as human beings.
Having sex.
I have to admit,
seeing my mom and Professor Adolfo getting so close
was starting to make me feel uncomfortable.
And the professor was beginning to shift from being an idol
to an unwanted presence.
Yes, just a bit moody sometimes, but he's okay.
Ford Mustang.
Cobra II.
Fastback body style.
Wow, look.
Four gears.
Manual transmission.
Front and rear spoilers.
What is it?
Yeah, but this isn't the one with the racing stripes.
Exactly that one.
So does it go fast or what?
124. Easy.
Pfft. Holy cow. That's awesome, bro.
This is the ride that I deserve.
Do you know how to drive or not?
I can manage.
Go ahead.
-Really? -Isn't this the ride you deserve?
Go for it, Martín.
-No, Martín, but you don't have a license. -Sh!
Relax, relax. If an officer stops us, I'll talk to the traffic director.
He's a friend of mine.
Psst! Oh, dude, didn't you say you didn't know how to drive
when we went through the Devil's Nose?
Driving a truck is one thing, but this beauty is different!
Hey, where are you-- Hey, Salcedo. Don't get in that.
You're gonna get your ass burnt, brother.
You're getting yours burnt, Quiñonez.
-Snitch. -I was born to drive this ride.
-What's up? Come on! -No way! You'll mess up the seat.
-Salcedo the boss is driving today! -Move. Should I go in the back?
-Sup? -Sup?
-Where were you? -Saying goodbye to my mom.
So come on.
No. Salcedo at the wheel? No.
So what? We'll have to risk it. Otherwise, you're out of the ballgame.
You're always holding me back.
We went to pick up the swimsuits from our houses.
And with every passing second, the Italian gained ground.
By giving the car keys to Salcedo, he had recruited him for his cause.
Definitely, back in those days,
having a car was like having a third testicle.
It's unbelievable.
But even now, that memory still fills me
with the same sense of helplessness I felt back then.
This is a sick ride.
How on earth could you compete against something like this?
Thanks.
I just can't believe that.
-But people are just too much. -Hello.
Hi there. How's it going?
Fine.
Sara?
Mrs. Larrarte, how are you?
I'm doing good, yes.
Getting used to the job, but very happy.
Right, she's getting used to it.
-The newbie. -Of course!
Mm, Sara, Professor Adolfo told me he left something for me.
Oh, yes. He left something.
It's right there.
-This book? -Yes.
Oh, thanks.
-The Divine Comedy. -Ah!
Great book. I hope you enjoy it, yes? Get some time to--
Thank you very much.
-Have a nice day. -Hello.
-Hi. -How are you?
What do you say? Should we drink something and catch up?
Sounds good to me.
-Thanks so much! -See you later.
All right, so?
Well…
-The early bird catches the worm, right? -Ah!
I didn't know you could dance so well, José.
And I'm just starting to warm up.
-Yes. -Can I tell you the truth?
Until recently, I was a complete klutz. I had two left feet.
But as soon as I found out you liked dancing,
I signed up for classes.
You really did?
Yeah, I wanna learn everything you enjoy
because I want the time we share to be unforgettable.
Sure, and I'm the idiot who gave you those lessons, right?
What are you doing here? Weren't you in Cali?
No! I wanted to see how you were betraying me with my own eyes.
-Let's go, let's go. -You told me you up with her.
-Yes, we broke up. Come on, let's go. -What?
-It doesn't look like it. -Don't fight over me. Please!
No. You shut up, José! My problem is with this slut.
-What did you call me? -What are you going to do?
What will you do, huh?
-Come on, bitch. -No, no, no! Oh no! No, no!
Don't push each other! Not by the hair! No!
No, no! Let go! Help!
They're fighting over me! Somebody help out!
Ah, bitch!
Please, Rosario. How could I forget about such a moment?
The only time in my life
I've ever gotten into a fight with a woman. The only one.
Fortunately.
I know it's too late to apologize,
but honestly, I was really out of control back then.
Plus, I was hitting the bottle pretty hard.
No, no, no. The best part of it all is that we fought like that over José.
Well, but back then, that guy had his charm.
Well, of course, yeah.
What about you?
After that, we never heard anything about you again.
Hmm. No. Well, after that night, I just left.
I moved to Cali with some friends.
-No! -Yes.
And I finished school there.
I was a mother.
I studied psychology.
And then I divorced.
And José?
We're separated at the moment.
But is it permanent?
I don't know.
Sometimes I feel it is. I don't know. Maybe we'll get together again.
But do you still love him?
I love him.
I think it's the kind of love
that's grateful towards someone who has been with me for many years,
who has been my partner.
And sometimes I wonder if force of habit
outweighs love in the end.
And. And him?
He's there. He calls me. He looks for me.
-He's staying at his mom's. -Oh.
But I've been very cold with him, so we'll see how long this continues.
It was our first time at a private club,
and we had no clue that these places
maintained a certain code of conduct,
and it was a silent one at that.
The pool had never experienced uproarious behavior.
-Stupid kids. -Let's get out of here.
As for me, I kept an eye on Fachetti's moves,
and I have to admit, he was going to surprise me.
Babies are born in a watery environment. So when they're born, they cry.
It's because they run out of air and, well, they choke.
So, in a matter of seconds,
they have to learn to breathe and use their lungs.
Yeah, I read about it in one of the encyclopedias Camilo has.
Yeah, you know…
Hippies often do… They, uh…
Hippies, they have water births, like, quite often
because it's proven to work, and it's less traumatic for the babies.
Actually, here in Bogotá, there are some people already doing it.
So why do you know all that, Rodrigo?
Because I've read about it.
I'd frankly prefer if it was just the two of us speaking, Mr. Fachetti.
Why is that?
They are my guests, and they can hear whatever you have to say to us.
That's precisely the problem. Your guests.
What about them?
That some members have been complaining.
Hmm! Typical.
They've been complaining? About what or why?
What are we doing wrong?
Mr. Fachetti, the members of the club, when they come to the pool,
they're looking to… to relax, have some tranquility, have some peace.
And, well, honestly, your guests are a little…
How can I put it? Um, a little rambunctious.
-This is ridiculous! -Stop ragging on us!
-It doesn't make any sense. -So weird.
-Pretty embarrassing, right? -Very.
I think we can solve this problem if they leave discreetly.
You're not following, Márquez.
I'm embarrassed but for my guests.
But they will understand.
Do you understand?
Mm-mm.
How about that?
Mr. Fachetti, I beg you, I implore you.
Please don't make things harder.
On the contrary, Márquez.
You need a reason to kick us out of here, and I will give you that reason.
Shall I proceed?
Go for it.
Guys, this one is for you.
-Whoa! -Mr. Fachetti!
How the hell do you compete against something like this?
He's my superhero.
At the time, I felt the typical anger
of someone who's been defeated.
But gradually, over time,
that anger turned into something closer to admiration.
Show them, brother.
"But at the beginning of creation,
God made them male and female."
"For this reason,
a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife,
and the two will become only one flesh."
"So they are no longer two,
but one flesh."
"Therefore, what God has joined together, let no one separate."
Mark 10, verses from six to nine.
"A woman is bound to her husband as long as he lives."
"But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes."
Corinthians 7:39.
Stop acting like a fool, José.
If anyone knows that Bible, it's obviously me.
Hmm.
Don't teach your mom how to raise children.
No, Mother.
I'm appealing to your sense of reason, to respect.
Don't you think that, at this moment in your life,
you have more important things to worry about than my virtue?
Get a grip. Come on.
How are you, José? Do you remember me?
Rosario Cadena.
Change the look on your face, man.
You look like you just saw a ghost.
Aren't you happy to see me?
Yes. Yeah, for sure.
But you have to understand this has been surprising.
You haven't changed a bit.
Neither have you.
Mother.
Um, do you remember Rosario?
Rosario Cadena.
Mrs. Sarturia's daughter.
That's me, Mrs. Lucy. How are you?
Very well, honey, thank you.
It's just that you've been gone for a while, haven't you?
Many years, ma'am, yes.
But I'm here now, visiting some old friends.
Well, that sounds great.
Hmm.
Make yourselves at home, okay?
Son, I'm going to visit someone.
-And I'll probably come late. -Yes, sure, I can imagine.
There's food ready in the oven.
Goodbye, Rosario.
Goodbye, Mrs. Lucy. It was a pleasure to see you.
Same here.
My goodness!
I thought for sure your mother was going to kick me out of here.
-She used to hate me. -Hmm.
Yeah, she's become more open.
Unbelievable.
-Hm. -Hmm.
How did you know I was here?
Ana told me.
In fact, we were reminiscing about the past,
and we were talking about you.
Oh, you don't say.
Yes. And we are work colleagues now.
What?
Yes, I started teaching at your son's school.
I became the new teacher of behavior and health.
But did Ana become a professor or what?
No, she's the secretary to Dr. Alicia.
But I thought that you knew.
Yeah, yeah. She mentioned something.
♪ You can dance ♪
♪ You can jive ♪
♪ Having the time of your life, ooh ♪
♪ See that girl ♪
♪ Watch that scene ♪
♪ Dig in the Dancing Queen ♪
♪ Friday night and the lights are low ♪
♪ Looking out for a place to go… ♪
It was the stage for the Italian to continue gaining ground.
Not only did he pay for everyone,
but he also gave a performance that earned all of our admiration.
♪ Anybody could be that guy ♪
♪ Night is young, and the music's high ♪
♪ With a bit of rock music ♪
♪ Everything is fine ♪
♪ You're in the mood for a dance ♪
Come on, you got this.
♪ And when you get the chance ♪
♪ You are the Dancing Queen ♪
♪ Young and sweet ♪
♪ Only seventeen ♪
♪ Dancing Queen ♪
♪ Feel the beat from the tambourine ♪
♪ Oh yeah ♪
♪ You can dance ♪
♪ You can jive ♪
♪ Having the time of your life, ooh ♪
♪ See that girl ♪
♪ Watch that scene ♪
♪ Dig in the Dancing Queen ♪
♪ I know that ♪
♪ Love causes wounds… ♪
The situation was getting worse.
Fachetti not only had a secret and cinematic history with Eva,
but he was handsome, rich, and cool.
He was a pro at pool and skating. He had a car. And he could sing?
It's worth mentioning that, back in the '70s,
a guy with a guitar was unstoppable.
I felt completely overwhelmed.
Knocked out and clueless about how to get back up.
Everything my rival did felt like a direct hit to the jaw.
The only consolation was the thought that Fachetti was on vacation
and, sooner or later, he would return to boarding school in the United States,
which meant this nightmare would eventually come to an end.
How's it goin'?
Sup?
It was a nice. The… the song.
Yeah, it's an old song.
-Uh-huh -I wrote it for Eva.
-Oh. -From back when we were dating.
Oh, cool, yeah.
I knew you guys had dated, but not that you were her boyfriend.
Eva told me that you guys had a…
a very complicated story.
-Complicated. -Anyway, what's not complicated with Eva?
Why did you have to sing precisely that song? Huh, brother?
Why do you think?
Are you trying to win her back?
Listen, Granados.
It's only fair that you're aware that I'm not here just temporarily.
My intention is to stay in Colombia and get Eva back.
Hmm. Okay. Good. Great.
You should go tell her. Eva's the one who needs to know, not me.
You're right,
but I thought I had to tell you first and give you a polite warning.
Hmm. Thanks.
Thanks for the warning.
The experience of that day
gave me the key for the article about Rafael Antonio Niño.
Blending my own feelings
with what I imagined the cyclist felt facing the mountain,
I used the paper to take a breath.
"Perhaps few will notice,
but cycling is not just a physical sport, but a mental sport."
"It's an epic sport that pits the athlete against nature that's hard to master."
"Today, Rafael Antonio Niño is perhaps our best cyclist."
"In fact, it's most likely he will win the Vuelta a Colombia again."
"Like all our great riders, he's a born climber."
"His specialty is the mountain."
"That's why maybe we identify with him so much."
"Because all of us, at some point in our lives,
have faced an unbeatable enemy
and have felt discouraged, even before starting the battle."
"Winning the tour for the fourth time today,"
the boy from Cucaita shows us once again
that only character and perseverance
can conquer those impossibilities which sometimes can cause us to falter."
I love it.
That's great.
Before I took the article to the paper, I…
I wanted you to be the first to read it
because it's not really an article about Niño.
It's…
In reality, this article is about… is about us.
You're that impossible challenge I face every day.
You're that pain that sometimes takes my breath away.
And there's the hope that refuses to die and, um,
demands that I give my best to not falter.
In short,
you're my reason for living.
The concept of sexuality has always been studied.
Whether it's good or bad, we're not going to discuss that here.
Fidelity is not inherent to human beings.
No, gentlemen.
This condition is merely cultural.
And this is demonstrated not only by history,
especially before patriarchal society,
there were times when sexual exclusivity was not demanded from couples,
as evidenced by current cultures.
For example, like in the East,
where the concept of marital fidelity simply does not exist.
What's my point with all of this, ladies and gentlemen? Hmm?
That like most cultural conditioning in society,
fidelity should be approached more as a conscious choice
negotiated with one's partner
than as a moral obligation
because it's through there that lies and deceit emerge,
which are the door through which
that great monster with a thousand heads we call suffering peeks out.
-Principal's office. -Miss Secretary, how are you doing?
Hmm. Apparently, gossip flies.
Let me guess. Rosario told you?
Do you think it's okay for me to find out this way, Mrs. Ana?
Do you think it's okay to leave the house?
Leave Camilo? To become a secretary?
I neither think it's right nor wrong.
You told me to handle it on my own, and that's what I'm doing.
Any issue with that?
Oh, no. If that's the case, we can talk. Don't worry.
No, you know it's not about that.
It's about something more important. And you know what?
I have to thank you because, thanks to you, I've opened my eyes.
And since you're not calling to ask for an appointment for Dr. Alicia,
I have to go. I have work to do.
-Mrs. Ana, I would like to-- -Have a good day, José.
Ana.
I'm going to teach Spanish class in room 6B.
I need you to remind me that I have to find a teacher for that class
because since Professor Estela left,
I've been teaching it in fifth and sixth period,
and I have no time for anything else.
Write it. Thank you.
Everything all right?
Yes. Uh, yes, ma'am.
Just a minor household issue, but nothing that can't be solved.
Dr. Alicia. Ana.
Um, do you ladies have any plans for this afternoon?
And this afternoon, I'm gonna go to the newspaper to deliver the article.
They're gonna give me an advance payment, and I was thinking you can go with me.
Then we'll go to the doctor's appointment. And afterwards, we can go shopping.
-Yeah? -But I can't do it today, Camilo.
Oh, no? Why is that?
Because I have something to take care of.
Something that's more important than our son?
Why do you assume it's a boy? She could also be a girl.
Well, yes. I mean, whatever.
But, I mean, is what you have to do
so important that you can't go with me, and we can figure everything out together?
I already have other plans, Camilo.
And what is it that you're doing?
Nothing. Just personal stuff.
-Good morning. -Good morning.
Good morning!
Well, ladies and gentlemen,
in today's class…
we're going to focus…
on…
…an analysis of non-Spanish-speaking writers.
You are going to choose an author and a work.
And that will be your first assignment.
Are there any questions?
Uh, let her explain first, Samper. You're so annoying.
Can we pick any author we want?
Yes, as long as this author wrote originally in a language
other than Spanish.
Professor, I… I don't get it.
So are we going to have to read in a different language?
-Come on. Use your head, dude! -What a stupid question.
-I'm just making sure. -Don't be so dumb.
Of course not, young man.
You'll be reading a translated edition.
What's the goal?
For you to compare whether these authors portray reality in a different way
than authors who originally wrote in Spanish.
And so, in that case, I choose to do a presentation,
and I wanna do it about Jorge Amado,
who is a Brazilian writer who wrote a book called
Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands.
In fact, it's currently in theaters.
Uh-uh. What a coincidence, right? So smart, Samper.
She watches the movie and doesn't have to read the book.
I've already read the book,
but I can watch the movie, and I can do the presentation
not only on the difference between Spanish-speaking writers,
but also the difference between literature and cinema.
All right, Samper.
So Portuguese author Jorge Amado, who wrote Dona Flores…
I couldn't help but think that Eva's choice,
related to a book that was now a movie,
had to do with the arrival of the Italian.
Eva!
Eva, Eva! What's up?
-What's up? -Hey, I got a plan.
Come with me to the newspaper to drop off the article,
and then we go to the cinema to watch your movie.
No. I can't, Camilo.
No? Why not?
Because I'm watching it with Alfredo.
-The… the movie? -Yeah, look. Here he comes.
Oh.
All right. See you tomorrow.
-What's up? -Are you coming?
-I'm good. -Hi.
The doubts were dispelled.
The cinema held some secret for them I couldn't fathom.
It was only then that I had a moment
to digest the events of the past few hours.
Not only Eva's unexpected kiss in the bathroom,
but also her flaking out to go to the movies with the Italian.
As suspected, and as typical with her,
I would probably find a clue in the book she had chosen for her presentation.
And the title itself seemed to convey a hidden message.
Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands.
-Uh… -The movie is in the theaters.
-Uh-huh. -If you wanna see it, I mean.
On the screen.
Hmm. Thanks, yes.
You must be very happy.
You know, with your mom working in school, I mean.
Hmm. More or less.
Because she's, uh, been really exuberant.
I imagine she must have some, well, um, personal reason, right?
To be so radiant, so, uh…
Can I help you, Mr. Granados?
Yes, Dr. Alicia.
I was just looking for my mom, but I'm sorry.
She went out with the philosophy teacher.
They were going to see Dona Flor.
They invited me, but I can't go.
Thanks.
Seeking answers, I immersed myself
in the pages of Jorge Amado's book,
which described the terrible life that Dona Flor's husband, Vadinho,
a charming partygoer and womanizer, gave his wife.
I hadn't found what I was looking for yet,
but I suspected that, sooner or later, the truth would be revealed.
However, before that, another surprise popped up.
That had been one of the most confusing days of my life.
On top of my situation with Eva,
I had to add what I had just discovered about Luisa and Arbeláez.
A few style tweaks, but it looks good.
Very heartfelt.
Thank you very much.
So I'll make the corrections, and I'll come back for my paycheck.
Sure.
But before you go, I want to ask you something.
Besides writing about sports, do you write about other subjects?
Sure, of course.
I've just lost the person that covers the movie section.
Since I see you're reading Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands…
Oh.
…would you be interested in watching the movie
and writing something by the weekend?
It seemed that Amado's book was following me,
which actually meant
that there was definitely a message within its pages for me.
What's up?
How did your errand go?
Fine.
Look what I got you.
Pretty Baby.
PRETTY BABY
I got the yellow ones
since we still don't know if it's a boy or a girl.
Blue is supposed to be for boys and pink for girls.
They're beautiful, Camilo. Thank you.
What are you reading?
Is that the book that Eva suggested in class?
Mm-hmm.
Uh, you know, also,
when I was on the bus to the newspaper,
I saw you with Arbeláez on the street eating ice cream.
It was just random.
Was that your personal stuff?
Um…
And so now, are you into Arbeláez?
Um…
He… he is very sweet to me.
And he's been coming with me to all the doctor appointments.
Luisa, listen. I haven't been keeping up with the baby's stuff
and been caught up in a lot of things, but those are my responsibilities.
It's something I wanna take care of.
Yes, you are right. And forgive me, but I just feel more comfortable with him.
-So please just try to understand me. -No, you understand me.
What did the doctor say?
That it's all going well.
That the baby is positioning itself properly.
Why didn't you tell me about Arbeláez?
I don't know.
Because I didn't want any more problems,
and you know how Martín can react.
I don't know.
It would be good for you to remember
all the mess we got into for doing things in secret.
I don't know. Think about it, at least.
Promise me you won't say anything.
On one condition. Okay, two.
First of all, we're going together to the doctor next time.
Okay.
Secondly, we're heading to the movies right now.
I have to write that movie review, and this book is too long.
I think I love him.
It was weird being at the movies
with the woman carrying my child,
who was falling in love with my best friend.
Strange, but I felt at ease.
What did unsettle me, though, was Dona Flor's story.
Now, I had no doubt that it did contain a clear and powerful message.
The impertinent, irresponsible,
but very amusing Mr. Vadinho.
And the serious, responsible,
and sometimes a bit boring, Mr. Teodoro.
In other words, putting them together,
you will achieve the synthesis of a perfect man.
Here, the question was, who was I in the equation?
Vadinho or Mr. Teodoro?
My terrible suspicion was
that I represented the responsible and boring one.
The conclusion is that the perfect man only exists in the imagination of women.
And that to be happy in love,
they should have more than one boyfriend, husband, friend.
Each one contributing to our needs,
even if that means having two, three, four.
Or, well, however many it takes.
In summation, to put it in context,
the couple, with the goal of fulfillment,
should reassess themselves
and should look to history or other cultures
where happiness and satisfaction
are above the moral compass of monogamous relationships.
As for the film adaptation, I must say…
I had to make radical decisions,
or I was going to go crazy.
Oh, what's the matter?
I need you to tell me. What's this game you're playing, Eva.
I can't understand, honestly.
-Fine, but calm down. -No, you can't ask me to calm down?
I don't understand, Eva. I really don't.
You've been telling me for weeks that you can't be with me
because of Luisa's pregnancy, right?
Then, all of a sudden,
you read the article about Niño and… give me
the best kiss in the world.
After that, I was convinced that, finally, we'd be able to be together. But no.
On the same day, you ditched me to go to the movies with that Alfredo guy,
and he already told me.
Yeah, yeah, he told me.
He said he came here to stay and to be with you
and that he was gonna win you back.
Do you think all of this is normal? Do you find it funny?
Well, that depends on what you define as normal. I don't know.
Come on. Cut the crap, Eva.
I need, and I'm demanding that you give me a clear answer.
What's going on with us?
What do you mean?
What? What are we?
What do you want us to be?
How far are you willing to go to be with me?
What do you mean?
You know that, for you, I'd be capable of… of doing anything.
Even agree to an open relationship?
-What's an open relationship? -Oh, okay.
I wanna move from the theory to the practice.
What do you mean?
Well, ever since we started talking in behavior class with Miss Rosario
or in Spanish class…
Okay, but what does all this have to do with us? I really don't get it.
Well, I wanna have a simultaneous and non-monogamous relationship
with you and with Alfredo.
Uh… Oh.
With… with both… both of us at… at once?
Yes.
Okay, the fact that Nietzsche, Lou Salomé, and Rilke the poet couldn't make it
doesn't mean we can't.
-In fact, I already spoke to Alfredo. -Huh?
And he agreed.
Think about it and let me know.
Nowadays, in the postmodern era,
many young people practice complete sexual freedom.
Open relationships, polyamory, fluid sexuality,
and an array of relationship styles have become more common.
But what Eva proposed at that moment in my life
was completely unthinkable.
It was something that challenged not only the morality of Catholic faith
but also the idea of traditional love
in which we had all been brought up to believe.
No, she's completely insane.
Well, come on, man. Not really.
To be completely fair,
she's putting into practice what we've seen in the behavior class
and what she herself mentioned in the presentation about Dona Flor.
-Thank you. -That's… that's right, bro.
But it's one thing to see what happens in other cultures, with books or movies,
but in real life, it's different.
Sure.
What would you do, bro?
I don't know. I don't judge anyone, but I'm definitely more traditional.
More traditional? Yeah, you're conservative.
You're messing around with Luisa behind everyone's back.
No, not at all. Why would you say that?
Don't try to deny it. She's already confirmed it.
I'm so sorry, Granados.
No, why would you be sorry? Come on, man. On the contrary.
I think it's great that the two of you have decided to be together.
-For sure. -You do?
-Yeah. -Even if she's expecting your child?
Yes, well…
After everything that has happened, I think it's clear enough to me
that a child is not a obligation for a couple to stay together
or to lock a woman away in a convent for life.
-Mm-hmm. -You won't get it by hiding.
Learn from my experience, Rodrigo.
I'm sure that Salcedo is going to kill me when he finds out.
Can't you see on that side? Are you an idiot or what? Come on!
You better calm down. You think I won't kick your ass?
Watch it, motherfucker!
You know, it's about time I make a friend out of that fool
and understand that Luisa is also much more than Salcedo's sister.
And you? What are you gonna do?
I don't know, bro.
Well, it's not like I have many choices since Superman here already agreed.
I don't wanna be Don Teodoro from the story.
Hmm.
-Huh? -Like the idiot of the story, brother.
Oh!
So does that mean that you're gonna try it out?
Well… that mean that you're gonna try it out?