"LIFE MARKS" "Your turn." "A pair and it was mine, eh, Larrea?" "Let's play serious now." "Face up." "30." "And raise you 30." "Your 30..." "And 300 more." "Got the balls?" "300..." "Raise you 300." "No balls." "Your 300." "2 pairs." "Bye, gorgeous." " Julian." " Rotten luck." "Write it down... 9,50." " Still up?" " I was reading a bit." " How was the run?" " Fine." "I'll go and see him." "This came from London." "From your brother." "My brother?" "He finally turned up." "It is from my brother." "Shit!" "London!" ""For your favourite girl."" " Here." " For me?" "He's coming over." "You'll meet him." "Look at this, Fito." "It's beautiful." "The bastard's got taste." "Put it on." " Not now." " Why not?" "Because." "When's he coming?" "He doesn't say." "Estrada didn't pay me." "I didn't say anything." "He owes me enough to buy another truck." "But he'll pay up, I promise." "Don't worry, love." "It'll be OK." "Why are you so late?" "I was with somebody who wanted to buy a truck." "Sell him yours." "Have you been gambling?" "No." "That's all over, darling." "He's my brother and your uncle, Pedro." "Is he like you?" "You're not ready?" "No, brothers are different." "Especially your uncle Pedro and me." "We had different dads." " Why?" " Because granny had two husbands." "Understand?" "Hi." "I overslept." "Hi, Sara." " My uncle's coming." " Great." "Get your bag, let's go." " Pick him up later?" " OK." " I didn't know you had a brother." " Fito." "Here, you're a growing girl." " How could you marry him?" " I'm a great guy!" "Yeah." " Is that baby fat?" " Get away!" "Come on, Jon!" "I'm going." "I'm late." "You?" "Got to confirm a run." "I promised you a palace in the sky." "At the Lord's right hand?" "Wherever you like." "Hi." "Long time no see." "Ages." " How's the girl with the dog?" " It's over." " Didn't it work out?" " No." "She met someone else." "He's giving her a bad time." "She had it coming." "Keep out of it." "I will." "I've been at my girlfriend's." "Slept there." " Hey!" " She's 43 years old." "Shit." "Better than a 20-year-old." "We see each other Tuesdays and Fridays." "We go out." "We go out, then I stay at hers." " Yours is the next stop." " Thanks." "What can I get you?" "A black coffee." "Coffee." "Excuse me." "Do you know Karmelo Iribarren St.?" "You've really got nothing?" "What about tomorrow?" "I'll call in and see you." "Paco?" "Fuck you!" "What is it?" ""Reader's Circle."" "Isn't your wife in?" "Of course, she's at work." "Can you give her the magazine?" "The ones she likes are on pages 37 and 38." "Pages 37 and 38." "Do you think I'm stupid?" "What do you mean?" "Forget it." "3 packs of cigarettes." "Put it on my tab." "Fito, the list is getting long." "I'll settle up when I get back." "I'll have to cut off his credit." " He's always paid." " Till one day he doesn't." "Mr. Toril, please." "This is Mr. Salazar." "Yes, Fito." "In a meeting?" "OK, thank you." "I thought you were dead." "Juana, my wife." "And Jon." "He's 5." "She's lovely." "Jon looks like her." "I was going to name him after you, but thought, "Fuck it."" "Jon Salazar." "A real good name, isn't it?" "Not Pedro or Fito, Jon!" "Sounds good." "Get my letter?" "Yesterday, with the present." "I hope it fits." "I tried to find you." "They gave me a box number." "We sent a wedding invitation." "You didn't answer." "I never got it." "I've moved around a lot." "Are you both OK?" "Fucking great." "Are you married?" "No wife or kids." "Still gambling?" "No, I stopped." "Hasn't this changed!" "I told you there was nothing." "Salamanca was just bad luck." "I'd never do that to you." " What about tomorrow?" " Nothing then either." "So you're dropping me for something stupid?" " Where was your last job?" " Cofusa graphic design." "What did she say?" "She has to ask." "I can lend you something..." "Thanks, Charo." "But no." "How about a coffee?" " We've two hours to go." " I want to show you a skirt." " I can't." "I have to do the shopping, - "Can't"?" "Chill out, Juana." "Hello." "Fito went off with some guy." "How's your boy?" "Fine." "He's really cute." "Hi." "No load?" "Look, mummy, it's my uncle Pedro." "Your sister Juana." "Your brother Pedro." " Hello." " Hello." "Give each other a kiss!" "Uncle Pedro gave me some money to buy whatever I want." " I didn't know I had a nephew." " Did you thank him?" "Hold it!" "Come on, Jon." "Where's the camera?" "In the drawer." "Have a good trip?" "Yes, fine." "Sorry." "I'll call Sara." "Leave her alone, Fito." "I'll make supper." "We thought we'd go out." "The 3 of us." " Really?" " To celebrate my return." " You can sleep on the sofa." " Just for a few days." " I don't want to put you out." " No." " This is the best way." " Here we are." "This is Sara." "She looks after me." " Hello, Sara." " Hello." " Careful, she's at a dangerous age." " Fuck you." "Take a picture, then I'll take one of you." " I don't want any pictures." " OK." "I want to be higher." "Hold on." "Pedro, get closer to Juana." "That's good." "Sara, are you ready?" "You look great." "Maite got married." "Remember that tall guy of hers at Tiffany's?" "Ramallo, he was a friend of mine." "She married him." "She was great." "The first pussy I ever saw." "When they came home to screw, she'd walk around naked." "She'd watch T.V. With me." "Well, she watched it, not me." "Then he dumped her." "She dumped me." "Mum couldn't stand her." "She hated all my girlfriends." "Sole." "She liked Sole." "Sole, yes, she did." "I'd like to go to the cemetery and put flowers on mum's grave." "There's nothing there now." "They dug her up 4 years ago." "They dig up the bones and put them in a common grave." "I had dad cremated." "Why did you go?" "I don't know." "That's life, I suppose." "He gave me a hug and said he'd call." "Not a word after that." " What are English girls like?" " OK, I guess." " You guess?" " Leave him alone, Fito." "With those suits of yours you must have got some pussy." "Nothing serious." "That's mine." "Hello?" "Estrada..." "This is really good." "I'm not much of a talker." "Fito and me aren't alike." "No, you're different." "But you can see you're brothers." " You got any brothers?" " No," "Well, you." "Of course." "I'll clear you a closet." "Lecumberri's had an accident." "I'm off to France tomorrow." "Washing machines." "Your fault." "You'll change my life." "I'm going to the toilet." "To luck!" " Want to come to France?" " No, thanks," " I'm tired of travelling." " Of course." "Pedro, could you lend me some cash?" "300." "I need to change a tyre." "A worn tyre's dangerous." "Especially on icy roads." "It's summer." "Summer's not what it used to be." "Here." "Do you need more?" "No." "I'll pay you back in a couple of days." "Is something wrong?" "No." "Don't mention it to her." "What did I miss?" "Ice in summer." "He's a fucking poet." "I learned to swim here." "And you taught me." "What do you think of him?" "Not bad." " Handsome, eh?" " Yes." "How long's he staying?" "A few days." "He says he might go to Barcelona." "I hope it's longer." "He makes me feel strong." "If he hadn't gone, things could have been great." "Why do people go away?" "There's no place like home." "I'm off, my love." "I'll call you." " Morning." " You're up early." "The sun." "Lower the blinds." "No, I like it." "Morning." "I'm tired out." "Wine makes me sleepy." "I made coffee." "No, thanks." "I have fruit for breakfast." "Thanks for the present." "It's beautiful." "Perhaps it seemed a bit..." "I don't know..." " Flamboyant?" " Yes, flamboyant." "A bit perhaps." "I'm sorry." "I was pulling Fito's leg." "I didn't know he was married." "That's OK." "I've never had anything like it." "It's a nice day." "I'll clear the hall closet." "Leave your dirty clothes in the bathroom." "I'll wash them." " Have you got an iron?" " Sure." "That's fine then." " Hi, mum." " Hello, my love." " Have a good time?" " Yes." " Hi, uncle Pedro." " Hey, champ!" " Hello." " Hello, Sara." "Let's change your clothes." "It's going to be hot." "Come on, Sara." "Here's what I owe you." "What's he like?" "All right." "More than all right." "Have you seen his clothes?" "We'll go with you." "Pedro can see where to pick Jon up." "He'll probably want to sometime." "OK." "I'll tell him the way." " Mum?" " What?" "That was my money." "I'll pay you back." "We'll all take Jon today." "Then you'll know where to pick him up." "It's really easy, you'll see." "It's hot." "This afternoon" "I'll rent a video to watch with Jon." "Why not take him to the swimming pool or to the lake?" "He can't swim." "That scares me." "And it's full of stones and perverts." "Want one?" "No." "I love smoking." "Don't you smoke?" "Not in front of kids." "I'm not a kid any more." "I didn't mean you." "Paris, by 3 tomorrow." "And I don't want to hear any complaints." "You won't." "Really." "You won't regret this." "Load up in bay 8." "OK." " Well?" " What?" "What is it now?" "Could you give me an advance?" "An advance?" "You want me to give you an advance?" "I had to change a couple of tyres." "Here." "For petrol and the tollbooths." "And no more till you get back." "Thanks, Paco." "If your dad had had your truck, I'd be asking him for money!" "Sandwiches and omelette." "You'll have a good time." "Look who's there." "Off you go!" "Bye, mum!" " Bye, Sara." " Bye." "Bye, Sara." "See you this afternoon." " There's food at home." " Don't worry." "My husband was distinguished-looking too." "He died last year." "He made me very happy." "I'll take this one." "How much is this?" "Will you pick me up tomorrow?" "Want me to?" "Then we'll meet mum from work." "I've got nothing else to do." "Take the 25." "Get off at the terminus." "The office is right opposite." "What did you do today?" "Nothing, sorted out my things." " Did you go out?" " Yes." "To see the neighbourhood." " Did you do the washing?" " Yes." "Thanks." "You manage very well." "You can see you've lived on your own." "I couldn't." "It takes all sorts." "But this is better, right?" "That'll be Fito." "Take over for me?" " Do you know how to wash children?" " Sure." "Right." "Hello?" "Where are you?" "When'll you be back?" "Great." "Yes, I saw it." "I paid Sara." "Fine." "Pedro's bathing him." "Yes, they seem to get on well." "Tired." "I'm having an early night." "I love you." "Silly." "Ring again tomorrow, OK?" "Take care." "Uncle Pedro!" " Hi, champ." "How's things?" " Great." "Excuse me." "Anything about that advance yet?" "Not yet." "I'll let you know." "Thanks." "Who's that hunk with your son?" "His name's Pedro." "He's Fito's brother." "Him?" "He doesn't look like him." "Different fathers." "Pedro's dad left when he was little, then his mother married Fito's dad." "Poor thing." "He looks like a doctor." "Is he?" " No." " What does he do?" "I don't know." "Really?" " I'll introduce you." " No, my hair needs washing." "Look, mum." "An Indian fort." " Cowboys." " Wow!" "Uncle Pedro bought it." "You do well by your uncle." " I have to do the shopping." " I did it." "What?" " I did the shopping." " Milk?" "A bit of everything." "Milk, coffee, fish and a lot of fruit." "You shouldn't have bothered." "It was no trouble." "Why did you never ring?" "I had nothing to say, I suppose." "There's always something to say to those who love you." ""Hi, I'm well." Things like that." "You're right." "I guess that's why I'm here." "What do you do, Pedro?" "Me?" "Yes." "Fito's a truck driver," "I work in an office..." "What about you?" "What did you do in England?" "I worked." "What as?" "A bit of everything." "You've got a great kid." "You don't want to answer." "What's wrong?" "Nothing, I was thinking of a film." "They ask Robert de Niro, "What have you been doing all these years?"" "And he says "Getting up early."" "That's what I've been doing." "Getting up early." "I can help you look for a job." "There's no need." "I won't be staying long." "Are you going to Barcelona?" "I don't know." "Maybe." "Why are you laughing?" "Half an hour's interrogation... and all you said was that you had nothing to say, that you got up early, and you may go to Barcelona." "It's not much." "That's about all I know." " Want to know anything else?" " No." "It's enough for the first day." "He's asleep." "Your mother was beautiful." "Yes." "Fito says those are your father's hands." "She used to say that." "She couldn't cut that part out." "Let me show you something." "Look." "Can I hold on to it?" "I'd like to make a copy." "Sure." "Take it." "Thanks." "Mind if I smoke?" "No, I don't mind." "This is lovely." "What does that mean?" ""When 40 winters shall besiege the brow..."" "Was it a present?" "No, I bought it." "At a street market years ago." "It must've been for someone's 40th birthday, and they didn't like it or had to sell it." "I'm 28." "Can I take one?" "Sure." "You can smoke inside." "I prefer it here." "Then I get some fresh air too." "Hello?" "Fine." "And you?" "Where?" "I'm sorry, it was too much for an advance." "The limit's 2 months' salary, not 6." "The situation would have to be exceptional." "Is it for something exceptional?" "No." "Then ask the bank for a loan." "Thanks." "Can I leave early?" "I have to pick my son up." "Yes." "Thanks." "Good morning, Miss." "My name's Antonio Sierra." "I've been a philosophy teacher all my working life." "I've lost my job." "I need a new one." "Your I.D. Card, please." "I can't do anything for you." "Have you considered selling your house?" " Hi, Sara." " Hi." "Jon?" " Pedro took him to the park." " What are you doing here?" "My sister's downstairs with her boyfriend." "I was going to do the ironing but he's done it." " I'm going to take a shower." " Yes, it's really hot." "I need to buy some clothes." "Want to come?" "If you like." " You can do it, see?" " Yes, but it's hard." "You must really want to get to the other end." "If you really want to do something, you can." "Could I turn into an elephant?" "You do it well." "He makes it easy." "Anything wrong?" "No, why?" "You don't look well." "My stomach aches a bit." "Pedro?" "It is you!" " I couldn't believe my eyes." " Hello, Sole." "Hi." "Is he yours?" "No, Fito's." "Juana, my sister-in-law." "This is Sole." "Hello." "I haven't seen you for ages." "I'm at my brother's." "Just passing through." "Give Fito my regards." "OK." "You look great." "So do you." "Nice seeing you." "Bye." " So that was Sole?" " Yes." "The one your mother liked." "Here." "There may be something for Lille the day after tomorrow." "Thanks, Paco." "What are you mixed up in?" "Nothing." "I may have something..." "A shitty run but well-paid." "Interested?" "Maybe." "We'll talk later." "Hello?" "Where are you?" "Still?" "Shit, Fito." "That filter again?" "Yes." "He's here." "Want to talk to him?" "I'll tell him." "OK." "Bye." "Fito's in France." "He won't be back tonight." "Something wrong with the engine." "He says hello." "Is he doing OK?" "I mean... with the truck." "It's what he likes, moving around, no one giving him orders." "Want to go out for a walk?" "We could call Sara." "No, thanks." "I'm a bit tired." "You go ahead." "I don't really feel like it." "Can I have a cigarette?" "Thanks." "Juana." "Juana." "What time is it?" "You fell asleep." "I'm going to bed." " Luis, Jose, see you tomorrow." " See you tomorrow." "Are you open?" " That's a good hand." " You don't know how to play." "Come on Grasa, deal another." "Where did you find this bastard?" "Hey, broth!" "Bring me some luck." "Lift that fat ass." "That's enough, Fito." "This is Mr. Larrea and his cronies, who are beating me." "Fuck off, Fito!" "I'm not leaving!" "Your 10, raise you 10." "See you." "Shit." "Give me 2." "Your 40. 2 pairs." "3 jacks." "Well, that's it." "Pedro, one last time." "The truck." "When it's really yours." "How much is it?" " Today or everything?" " Everything." "I owe, ask me for it!" " Take it easy, Fito." " Get off me!" " Pay up, don't shoot your mouth off!" " Fuck!" "Let's go, Fito." "Show your kid what a loser you are." "I'll kill you, you bitch!" "Bastard!" "Enough, Fito!" "Know how much I lost?" "1,800 euros!" "And the other day 600." "And the same the day before." "I'm losing all my family's money!" "That bitch was right, I'm a loser." "I haven't paid the truck for 3 months." "They'll repossess it." "They'll repossess it!" "You know what I'll do if they do?" "I'll shoot myself!" "If it wasn't for the kid and Juana..." "God!" "Bastards!" "What are you staring at?" "What is it, smartass?" "Where's the truck?" "It's like a plane." "You can fly planes too?" "Only small ones." "Careful with third, it grinds." "Were you inside?" "Why do you ask?" "I don't know." "Mum died 14 years ago." "You left 13 years ago..." "You didn't ring." "No address..." "I thought you were dead." "Neither dead, nor in prison." "Just lost, right?" "Give this to Juana." "You're supposed to get paid." "I'll pay you back." "I'll stop, I promise." "Get some sleep." "When you get home tomorrow, pretend nothing happened." "I dreamed of you last night." "You taught Jon how to swim." "You were with Juana." "She was laughing." "She was happy." "What were you doing?" "I wasn't there." "It was just a dream." "Get some sleep." "Thanks, Pedro." "Come on." "Come on, Fito!" "It's all over, my love." "Don't cry." "I'm here." "It was just a dream." "Come on, my love." "It's over, darling." "Is something wrong?" "I get scared when Jon's not well." "Do you need anything?" "Goodnight." "Goodnight." "It's me!" " Jon!" " Hi, dad!" " Brought me anything?" " I left it in the truck." "I'll give it to you later." "Go and have breakfast." "Estrada paid me." " Is something wrong?" " No, why?" " You don't look too good." " Neither do you." "I need to talk to you, Juana." "Not now, Fito." "I'm late." "All right." "Thanks." "You kissed him on the head." "He's my brother." "I love him a lot." "Hurry up, Jon, we'll be late." "Coming." "I'm off." "Bye, darling." "Wait, we'll come with you." "OK, Jon." " You OK?" " Fine." "Know what I'd like?" "A month at home." "To sleep in my own bed, snuggled up to her ass." "A coffee, please." "I want to settle my brother's debt." "182 euros." "Keep the change." "I'd like to play you." "We play at night." "Pity." "I'm leaving this afternoon." "No limit." "Get me a coke." "You?" "If it's OK with you... 60." "50 plus 10... 60." "How many?" "2." "1." "3." "600." "I'm out." "600." "Raise you 600." "600." "Raise you 1,000." "Where is it?" "When I make a bet, I cover it." "I want to see the money." "Are you joking?" "You gonna see me or what?" "Show me the money first." "600." "Raise you 1,000." "Your 1,000." "Raise you 5,000." "I haven't got that much." "Julian!" "I need 5,000." "5,000?" " How many cards did he change?" " 3." "I'll cover him." "He wants to see the money." "He doesn't trust us." "Will you take a cheque?" "Of course not." " In that case..." " Julian." "Come here." "Four tens." "Shit!" "Fucking hell!" "It was a pleasure." "Go and get the papers." "When you get to Lille tomorrow call me." "That other run?" "How much was it worth?" " 9,000 euros." " I'm interested." " Sure?" " Never more so." "Uncle, draw me a lottery." "That's difficult." "Ask Sara." "She can't do it." "OK, come on then." "I told you not to smoke in front of Jon." "Put it out." "Are they diamonds?" "Imitation." " You never take me to dinner." " What?" "Why don't you ever take me out to dinner?" "You have to look after Jon." "Crap." "And your friend gets to flirt with Pedro." "That's enough." "You're just a kid." "So what?" "Now you're rich you'll buy a big house." "I'll have to find another job." "Don't talk rubbish." "We haven't won much." "You won't fire me?" "That must be Charo." "Let her in." "I can't." "Door!" ""Reader's Circle."" " Mr. And Mrs. Salazar?" " Yes." " Is Mrs. Salazar in?" " Yes." "But she can't come now." " Is something wrong?" " No." "Good." "She usually leaves her order on the table." "Stephen King." "I knew it." "It's a good book." " Please tell her." " OK." "Bye." "Bye, sir." "I've brought burgers." " What's up?" " You've won the lottery." "Pedro bought 2 tickets." "We've won 10,000 euros." "That's over 1,500,000 pesetas." "There's more than enough..." "You see, I told you." "Life's great." "Everything will work out." "Go and get changed." "We're going out to celebrate." "The millionairess!" "What a stroke of luck!" "I'm so happy for you!" " Fito!" " Pedro." "This is Pedro, Fito's brother." "My friend Charo." " Hello." " Hello." "Am I too early?" "Not at all." "What is it, Sara?" "Want to stay the night?" "Shall I make up a bed?" "No, I prefer my place." "With Jon." "Whatever you say." "Don't be angry." "Your brother won't let me smoke." "Smoking I lose weight." "Ignore him." "He's a nice guy really." " Believe me." " You don't know anything!" " He doesn't like me." " Yes, he does." "He wants everything to be perfect." "He's like that." "But he's a great guy." "Now don't cry." "That's all I need!" "Look how pretty she is." "Charo's not bad either." "Fito..." "What would you do if Juana left you?" "That's impossible." "But just imagine." "What would you do?" "Kill myself first." "Then make her fall for me again." "And if she didn't love you?" " Why shouldn't she?" " Why?" "Because you're a liar, you gamble, you're a disaster." "That was before, it's true." "But it's all over now." "I killed the old me." "Hey, darling." "Let's go before he gets too horny." " OK, let's go." " Are you two staying?" "Just a little longer." "It's on the millionaire." "Goodnight." " Watch him, Charo, he's a bright one." " Goodnight." "Well..." " How was England?" " Wet." "Would you like to dance, Charo?" "You OK?" "Sorry about yesterday." "I forgive you." "Hi, uncle." "Hello." "Will you pick Jon up this afternoon?" "I don't know." "Did you have a good time?" "Yes." "She's great." "I'm sorry." "What about?" "I don't know why I said that." "Here, Fito left this for you." "THANKS" "I'm off." "I must hurry." " Bye." " Bye." "Jon?" "Pedro?" " Hi, mum." " Hi, my love." "Seen Pedro?" " No." " He didn't come." "He's taken his things." "He's probably with her." "He said sorry this morning." "I've stopped smoking." "You'll have to bear with me a while." "I might be edgy." "Can you look after Jon?" "Going out?" " I don't feel too good." " Have you got stomach ache?" ""Reader's Circle."" "I want to stop." "Pardon?" "I don't want any more books." "Aren't you happy with the service?" "It isn't that." "But I can't take any more books." "Don't worry about the money." "Pay me when you can." "I can sort that out." "Everything will be fine, you'll see." "That's very kind of you, but I can't take any more books." "Sign here." "I'll fill in the details." "Bye." "Bye." "Aren't you cold?" "You OK?" "What's the matter, Pedro?" "I don't care if he is my brother." "Or if he suffers." "It's me or him." "And whatever the case, you've made me suffer." "I think of you all the time, Juana." "Your smell, your smile, your silence..." "They're part of me." "I'll only say this once." "I love you." "I want you to come with me." "I'll make sure you're never scared again." "I could make you happy." "Very happy." "You're lucky, Pedro." "You can come and go as you please, say what you feel." "Tell me what you feel." "I feel I'm losing something that's not mine." "Don't go yet, Pedro." "Stay a little longer." "Things are starting to go well." "You're all stubbly." "Juana..." "Shave me." "Why?" "I don't know." "Something to remember, I guess." "Look." "Like this." " Sorry." " It's nothing." "Go on." "They shave dead men." "I hope it's a woman who shaves me." "If you were dead, I wouldn't want to see you." "Promise you won't come back." "I promise." "Why didn't anybody answer the phone?" "What is it?" "That was Fito." "They stole his load and beat him up." "He's in hospital in Bordeaux." "Was it him who rang?" ""Sant Christoph", I think." "I'm a bundle of nerves." "Where's Juana?" "She went out." "Go back home." "I'll take care of things." "And thanks." "Are you leaving?" " Aren't you coming back?" " I don't think so." "I see." "Close your eyes." " What?" " Close your eyes." "The bastards really laid into me." "Just when things were going so well." "Fuck." "They'd taken half the load before I realized." "Estrada came this morning." "He's being very good about it." "How's Juana?" "I decided not to tell her." "You call her, when you can." "What are you going to do?" "I'm leaving." "I can't get used to things." "You'll always be welcome with us." "How do you know?" "Know what?" "When you're cured of gambling?" "When you stop losing." "Of course, dammit." "Fito, the stones in Juana's slip are real diamonds." "You can get 150,000 for them." "It's my wedding present." "Just ring this number." "They're expecting them." "What about you?" "I've got more." "If it's a wedding present, I won't touch them." "They're hers." "She looks lovely in that slip." "Every time I see them, I'll think of you." "They'll be there when you come back." "You'll come back, right?" "That's a nice shirt." "Yes." "White shirt, black heart." "Is that an English saying?" "I'll miss you, you bastard." "Bye, Fito."