"TERROR AND BLACK LACE" "Ma'am, look at your dress." "What happened?" "What happened to me?" "My dress is ruined." "What happened?" "My God." "How embarrassing." "Poor thing." "Who could have done such a thing to me?" "You're still here?" "I needed some cash, and I was wondering if you could lend me some." "There wasn't anything left from the errands?" "Yes, here it is." "I never keep any of it unless you tell me." "I've told you many times not to let your hair down." "You look like a..." "I don't know what." "I'm sorry, I forgot." "Yeah." "Is 500 pesos enough?" "Of course." "Thank you very much." "Sure." "I cooked you some vegetables and rice." "Thank you." "Go on." "See you tomorrow." " Good afternoon." " Yeah." " See you tomorrow." " Yeah." "What a pain." "Same thing every day." "Oh, this girl..." "Turn down the music." "I can't, my nails are wet." "On the universe's stage, we show you a window into our world..." "Culture, arts, and entertainment." "Channel 13." "The image that unifies our nation." "She'll come out ahead somehow, and she deserves it." "Do you know how the poor thing must be?" "Sick." "Good afternoon, ma'am." "Need anything before I leave?" "By the way, this afternoon I went up to your room." "I was shocked by how dirty and messy you left it." "Really?" "It's just that I've been busy working." "Working for everyone else, not for me." "Since I let you sleep there, at least keep it clean." "If my husband sees it like that, he'll fire you." "Please, God, no." "I'll clean it right away." "You'll see." "I'll move it right away." ""I'll move it right away." Don't you have any manners... or anywhere to put your piece of junk?" "It was just for a second, sir." "It's bad manners... to block the entrance to someone's home." "I'm sorry, sir." "Really bad manners." "Don't get mad at me." "I'm leaving." "No, you're not leaving." "Get out, I'm gonna beat the crap out of you." "All right." "Forget about it." "Don't let that stupid thing ruin your night." "Some extra rum so you'll feel better." "Thanks, dear." "Now I can laugh about it." "You should have seen that idiot's face." "He almost pissed his pants." "I would have beaten the crap out of him." "Enough already." "How was your day, dear?" "I had a rough day." "Lots of problems." "But I'm starving." "What's for dinner?" "Pork chops and rice." "I already had some of that." "I'll go see what else there is to eat." "My love..." "I want you to make me a "tortuga,"" "but I'll tell you how." "Open the roll, but take out the bread inside." "Leave only the crust." "Beans on one side," "Avocado on the other." "Chilies, ham, slices of tomato, avocado, cheese, onions, and some chili peppers." "Bring it to me in the living room." "I'm gonna watch the game." "I wanted to watch the movie "Teenage Love."" " It stars..." " Isabel... we have other TVs in this house." "Jerk." "Hi, my love." "Huevos rancheros." "How delicious." " Last night I snored..." " Like a lion in a cage." "I could hear you even with earplugs on." "[singing] Oh, how beautiful you are... [singing]" "Honey," "I need some money." "Of course, what for?" "I have to go to the supermarket." "Why do you have to go?" "Can't you send the girl?" "I need to buy this week's groceries... and something for me." "Like what?" "Why so many questions?" "I don't know... some pretty panties... and maybe a surprise." "Make me a list, then." "I'll have them deliver it." "It will be better, and it won't cost us anything." "A list?" "You can't buy a surprise without seeing it and having someone else buy it." "You're right." "Look, wait until Saturday." "We'll go together and you can get whatever you want." "Don't you understand?" "I want to go out, get some air and some exercise." "Get some air?" "But out here the air is so fresh." "Much better than the dirty air on the streets." "And you have that exercise bike I bought you." "I feel like I'm in jail." "Of course." "You think if I go out, I'll flirt with the first..." "What did you say?" "Well..." "it was just an example." "I don't even like it as an example." "Don't even say that, doll." "You'll start getting ideas in your head." "Now you doubt me?" "No, my love." "Look... if I were ever to doubt you... things would be really bad for us." "Look... let's see... will this be enough?" "There you go." "Get whatever you want." "Take it easy." "But come back soon." "Good morning." " Good morning." " Good morning." "We're gonna be late because of you." "No, because of you." "We're gonna be late, as usual." "It won't be the first time." "You think you have your boss eating out of your hand." " Goodbye." " Goodbye." "Did you see the look on his face?" "No, not here." "Not here." "Not where I live." "HORROSCOPES" "Avoid family arguments." "It's your lucky day." "Follow that urge and get what you've been wanting so much." "Follow that urge and get what you've been wanting so much." "They're imported from France." "The finest quality." "They're beautiful, but really expensive." " And my husband..." " Trust me, he'll like it." "Try one on." "Early?" "What do you mean, early?" "We talk and talk..." "In the bathroom?" "You must've fallen asleep sitting down..." "Didn't you shower in the morning?" "Yeah, I know." "You're always..." "hot." "Martinez, the boss is on the phone." "He's pissed." "I'll call you later." "What can I do for you, sir?" "What?" "Me?" "No, sir." "I assure you..." "An order from you is..." "Of course, sir." "I assure you, sir." "Yes, sir." "Of course, sir." "At your service, sir." "You can wake up to the alarm or to music." "It's lovely." " That's what you wanted, right?" " It's great." "We have to pay you somehow." "Please, don't insult me." "All of this, well... you know..." "I do it just to make you happy." "Let us show you our appreciation with a whiskey." "Sure, maybe even two." "I'll bring it." "Don't go to any trouble." "It's no trouble." " Do you take it with soda?" " With whiskey." "With a little ice, please." "This painting is really modern." "It's fantastic." "But this looks a bit rundown." "Let's see..." "Those goddamn frivolous, loud... sluts." "That's really loud." " A friend gave it to us." " A deaf friend?" "Thanks, dear." "You don't deserve such a friend." "Since you have so many connections, maybe you can get us one..." "that's not too expensive." "Connections?" "No, it's really hard nowadays." "Before it used to be easy." "Of course, for you girls..." "How can we repay you for being so nice to us?" "Well..." "Just looking at you... and with a little drink, it's fine with me." "I brought the drinks." "Thanks, leave them in the kitchen." "Careful, you'll burn the sofa." "And here are the keys." "Thanks." "It's okay." "I've brought you your order." "I've kept my word." "I have to go." "I'll be right back." "Don't leave so soon." "You have to stay a little longer." " I have to go." " Please stay." "I'll come back and stay longer..." " Don't forget about the stereo." " Right, the stereo." " A good one, right?" " The best." " And not too expensive." " Don't worry." "I'll take care of it." " See you later." " Bye." "See you soon." "This fool thinks he's gonna get us on sale." "Let's see what kind of stereo he gets us first." "Once we get it, we'll draw straws for it." "Of course." "The guys are on their way." "Let's get ready." "Listen, girl, I was with those ladies only because they ordered something from me." "Don't worry, sir." "I keep my mouth shut and my eyes closed." "You'd better." "You should see how they thank me for it." "Change the channel." "It's really boring." "Have you seen these?" "They're really nice, aren't they?" "They aren't that great." "Right, but I'm talking about their clothes." "Aren't they beautiful?" "Yeah, but they aren't for you, not for any decent woman." "What's wrong with them?" "They have no practical use." "They're only for show, to turn men on." "I would show them off for you." "Pumpkin," "I love your skin as it is," "No matter what you're wearing." "I can't take it anymore." "I can't take it anymore." "What do you want now?" "What do you mean "what"?" "I want you." "No, leave me alone." "I'm tired." "I don't like it like that." "Can't I be with my wife when I need her?" "I couldn't sleep, thinking about you." "Crazy son of a bitch." "Oh God." "I hope he doesn't come back." " Hi, Coquis." " Good morning, ma'am." "Sorry I'm late." "The "tourists" held me up." " Who?" " The "tourists."" "The girls downstairs." "They work in the travel industry." "Coquis?" "Yes." "If I show you something, you promise to keep it a secret?" "I keep my mouth shut and my eyes closed." "You should see how they thank me for it." "Okay." "Ma'am... you look hot." "I mean, you look really pretty." "Thanks, Coquis." "Wow." "Your husband must love it." "He hasn't even seen it." "Don't say anything." "He'd get really mad." "Anyway, those things aren't meant for husbands." "Where could she be?" "You love to go out." "I've seen you." " You're an idiot." " How dare you, you flirt?" "Don't insult me." "Don't treat me like that." " Never again." " You won't abuse me." "You think you're so beautiful." "You think I go out looking for men." "I made you my wife, gave you my name." "I gave you everything." " No more." " No more what?" "I won't live in a cage and let you keep me down." "I want a divorce." "What?" "A divorce." "Are you deaf?" "I'd kill you first." "Do it." "What are you waiting for?" "Go upstairs and get your gun." "I have it right here." "Go on." "What are you waiting for?" "Shoot me." "Don't dare me to do it." "Don't dare me, Chavela." "If you're such a man, shoot me." "You don't know what you're doing." "I'm tired of knowing." "Now you'll have to kill me because I'm going to go shopping and to the movies whenever I feel like it." "I'm gonna do everything decent women do." "So go ahead, pull the trigger." "If I didn't love you so much..." "Did you hurt yourself, miss?" "No, thank you." "My heel broke." "It got stuck..." "You can't walk like that." "Do you live nearby?" "No, pretty far away." "But I'll take a cab." "Thanks." "Getting a cab around here at this hour will be tough." "My car's parked close by." "I can take you, if you want." "No, I couldn't." "Thank you very much." "You can't be limping around." "And the guys will hassle you if you're alone." "Here's a solution." "There's a cobbler close by who can fix your shoe." "Let's go." "Okay." "Stop, I'll get out here." " We're not there yet." " Better." "That way no one will see me." "Thank you, you've been very kind." "Goodbye." "Yeah, I like you and all, but, you know, show me you're really interested." "Be spontaneous." "How about a dress?" "One of these?" "No way." "They all have tags on them." "But I'm going to get you a really pretty dress that'll look great on you." "Have you taken your "precautions"?" "No, wait a second." "The lady's coming." "Get out of here." "Hi, my love." "Hi." "From the terrace I saw you coming," "So I made you a drink and some appetizers." "Thanks." "That's very nice of you." "Whenever you want..." " Did you go out today?" " This morning, for a little bit." "I went to the supermarket." "The prices these days are really high." "I came home early to wait for you." "Is something bothering you?" "No, nothing." "I might have to go to the border for a few days." "Nothing's definite, we'll see." " Cheers." " Cheers." "Hello?" "What?" "But how?" "I didn't give you my number." "I went searching in the sea of Martinezes." "Do you know how many there are in the phone book?" "Almost 13,000." "What?" "Because I know he's not there." "And you told me you spend your mornings alone, painting." "Yeah, I paint quite a bit." "What?" "See me?" "No, that's not possible." "I never go out." "No, I don't have girlfriends." "No, of course not." "Drinks?" "In a bar?" "Are you crazy?" "Where?" "Of course I know it." "I mean, I've seen it." "You're wrong about me." "Me, alone, having drinks with a man in a bar?" "My God, that's the last thing I'd do." " Good morning." " Good morning." "You play that beautiful music, right?" "Yes." "Are you a musician?" "Yes, but I'm more of a historian." "I work in the department of music anthropology." "What would you like?" "For me, something soft." " Bring her a "suede."" " Don't make fun of me." "It's the name of a cocktail." "For me, the usual." "I told you I would stay for only 10 minutes." "That's fine." " What's your sign?" " Aries." " I knew it." " Really?" "I'm sorry." "I'm usually punctual, but the traffic..." "Don't worry, son." "Start practicing while I fix this string." "What a bad time for it to break." "Ready?" "One, two..." "No, it's not that." "I can't complain." "On the contrary, he adores me." "He lives only for me." "It's something else." "He's overly jealous, for no good reason." "I know how you feel." "That's why I get so angry." "I never have bad thoughts." "I'm not capable of doing something wrong." "I only want... what's normal... to go to the movies..." "To meet people from your world, to communicate." "That's it." "I need to communicate." "Communication is really important." "Very important." "A woman as intelligent and sensitive as you can't be isolated." "You need to give and receive from others" "In order to be..." "fulfilled as a person." "That's it." "You've said it perfectly." "To be fulfilled." "That's what I want..." "to be fulfilled." "Not just be..." "Your husband's wife." "Exactly." "No, I mean..." "To be yourself, to better yourself, to grow in mind and spirit every day." "To share with others your innermost feelings..." "In order to become completely fulfilled." "In the end, it's nothing more than winning your freedom." "Well, you've left me..." "I hear you and, I don't know, it's as if I were talking." "You feel the same way I felt when we met." "There's an attraction between us." "You're the woman every man dreams of." "Not because of your beauty, nor because of your perfect body, but because of who you are inside." "But I'm married, Ruben." "Yes, that's the obstacle between us, the cage that keeps you from flying freely." "You're very lonely, Isabel." "You need a friend who loves you, who understands you, who respects you." "Let me be that friend." "I have to go." "It's not even 5:00." "Yes, but before I go home," "I have something very important to do." " Look who's here." " Clarita." "My dear sister-in-law." "What a surprise." "Come on in." "What a miracle." "Where have you been all fucking afternoon?" " Don't shush me like a dog." " Stop yelling like a child." "Where have you been?" " Sit down." "Sit." " Chavela..." "Hello?" "Just a second." "It's your sister." "I was with her all afternoon." "I promised her you'd call when you got home." "Hello?" "Hi, sis." "Shut up or I'll kill you." "Nothing will happen if you don't put up a fight." "Whatever you say." "They're beautiful." "You're beautiful." "You promised no one would see them." "No, just you and me." "Are you nervous?" "I'm scared." "My husband's friends come to places like this." "I already told you, it would be better if we met at my place." "No, wait a second." "Apart from my love and respect for you, I'm a gentleman." "Come on, a goodbye kiss." "No way." "Just a little one." "Silly girl." " Thank you, sir." " Goodbye." "Thank you." "Did you see the boss?" "Are you going with him to Tijuana?" " Yeah, next Thursday." " What a great opportunity." "Take advantage of it to become his chum." " Then you'll really move up." " We'll see." "Yeah?" "That's great." "You deserved it." "Me?" "Nothing." "I'm here waiting for you." "Okay," "I'll make some drinks so we can celebrate." "Bye, my love." "Since there are only three empty apartments, they think they can do whatever they want." "They're really irresponsible." "You have to talk to them and have this fixed." " Yes, sir." " Call the police." "I'll tell them, sir." "Excuse me." "Hi." "What's up?" "Nothing." "Just nosing around." "Wow, what a big wheel." "What are these things?" "The automatic controls." "Come on in, girlie, and we'll show you even more things." "I'd better not." "Thanks." "Bye." "She got scared." "It's ready." " Give it some juice." " Okay." "Hi." " How are you, miss?" " Come on in." "Are you having a party for yourselves?" "We're celebrating." "What are you celebrating?" "We all got big raises." "We earned it." "And how." "Come on, join the party." "You're invited." "I'm really sorry." "I would have loved to, but my aunt is sick, and I promised to visit her." "Come on, stay with us." " No, really, I can't." " You'll have fun." "Maybe another time." "I promised my aunt." " Your loss." "Bye." " See you later." "It was worth the wait." "It's such a pretty dress." "Will it fit me?" " Like a glove." " Really?" "Try it on later." " Okay." " Come here." "That's true." "No way." "What were you thinking, Ruben?" "You promised you'd come over as soon as he left." "If you don't come over, I'll go over there." "I don't care." "Whenever you want, but come over." "Okay, my love." "No, we're going pretty much alone," "In a government airplane." "Be careful, Chavela." "What's wrong?" "Nothing." " What's wrong with you?" " I don't know." "Maybe... it's just a feeling I have." "You've been reading those stupid horoscopes again." "What do they say today?" "Danger." "Conflicts." "Don't leave home." "Wow." "For the first time, I agree with those stupid things." "I'd feel much better knowing that you're going to stay at home." " You're going to stay, right?" " Of course." "It's only for two days, three at the most." "It'll mean a promotion, and more money, and I'll buy you whatever you want." "A car?" "No, not a car." "Maybe a house in the country." "No, just kidding." "But with a better job and a better salary," "I could justify it." "Let's hurry up because I want to get there before my boss does." "Remember that big house we saw," "The one we saw on Sunday?" "We'll get a house like that after all of this." " I've gotta go." " Bye." " Don't go out." " No, dear." " Stay home and watch TV." " Yeah." "Okay." "I'll call you when I get there." "I hope it goes well." "It's going to go great." "What are you doing?" "I need to back up." "Move back." "Goddamn it." "What am I gonna do?" "Why did it have to happen now?" "Fucking jack." "There we go, jack." "He left?" "Hurry up, my love." "I'm dying to see you." "Yes." "Fucking jack." "They sold me a piece of crap." "I won't make it." "Can you send a taxi to...?" "No, it's for..." "There aren't any?" "Thank you." "Hey." "It's him." "It's my boss." "Wait for me, sir." "I'm coming." "Mr. Alberto..." "I have to get there." "I have to get there on time." " Who is it?" " It's me, Coquis." "Do you need anything before I leave?" "Come here." "What the hell are those hags doing downstairs?" "Having a little party." "They're celebrating their raises." "Go down and tell them there are laws against disturbing the peace, and that I'm calling the cops." "Why do you wear your hair down?" "I've told you not to let your hair down." "Leave me alone." "Why do you always treat me so badly?" "I always do what you ask." "I do everything I can so that you'll like me." "I would treat you really well if you'd let me." "Do you like my hair?" "Leave." "Get out of here." "Leave me alone." "I thought that you didn't like my hair." "I washed it today and put conditioner in it." "Look how nice it is, how good it smells." "Leave me alone." "If you do what I ask, I'll give you money, gifts, dresses, whatever you want." "What are you doing?" "My hair." "You're crazy." "Please understand." "Get off of me, you bastard." "You fucking bastard." "Let go of me." "Motherfucker..." "It's him." "It's him." "Did he leave?" "Did the boss leave?" "He left on another plane." "Meet up with him tomorrow any way you can." "He left without me." "Damn it." "I lost it all." "All of it." "It's that one there." "I'll fix it right up." "Don't worry." "It will be easy." "Take it easy." " I appreciate it." " I'll fix it right up." "Some legs, huh?" "Is that hot girl coming to the party?" "No, she lives in the penthouse." "What a shame." "Coquis." "What should I do?" "They'll find out about everything." "They'll make fun of me." "No, not that." "I won't let her do it." "Help." "Police." "Please God, no." "The police..." "The patrol." "Please." "Pick up the phone." "Pick up the phone." "So she stopped it, huh?" "From what they say, the party must be great." "Yeah, we'll have a blast." "Fucking bitch." "She stopped it again." "There's none upstairs." "None." "Even better." "It'd be better to throw her off the roof." "No, please." "No, please." "No, please." "No." "Would the residents who are making noise please come down?" "Us?" "Yes, you." "Please come down." "Holy shit." "You can tell the party's nuts." "Sure, if they're tossing their clothes like that." "Thank you for your understanding, officer." "But please turn down the music a bit, so the neighbors won't get upset." "Of course." "Take care of your clothes." "Whose is it?" "Don't leave." "Help." "What's wrong, lady?" "Come here, come here." "A crazy man... a crazy man was chasing me... up and down with an axe." "What?" " What did she say?" " Who was it?" "The guy downstairs killed Coquis." "Coquis?" "I got out of the elevator, and I saw her covered in blood." "Where did he kill her?" " Where is he?" " I don't know." "I would get away, but he was always there, looking at me." "I escaped upstairs." "He was always there too." "I managed to escape upstairs." "Come here." "You need some air." "Excuse me." "Take her to the terrace." "Take a deep breath." "Relax, relax." "It's all over." "Calm down." "Have a drink." "That's it." "Calm down." "Have more." " Are you better?" " Yes, thank you." "Let her through." "Move out of the way." "Sit down." "Everything's fine." "Calm down." "He was crazy." "He wanted to kill me." "It can't be." "Until the elevator's wheel grabbed his arm." "The crazy man's arm?" "Where is he?" "He fell down the elevator's haft." "He must be downstairs." "Let's go." "Out of the way." "Who's he?" "That's how I wanted to catch you," " you shameless bitch." " It's the crazy guy." "Gregorio." " I saw you arrive." " Must be her husband." "I saw you from downstairs, drinking on the balcony" " with other men." " He's crazy." "I can't believe it." "So this is what you do when I'm not around." "You don't understand." "The crazy guy downstairs was chasing me." "Of course he chased you, you're dressed like a..." "Did you hear that?" "Drunken... slut." "You mean because of this?" "I had to throw my clothes off of the roof, my shoes, so the cops would see me and come up," " but they never came." " Really?" " Some fight, huh?" " You don't say." "Whose is this, Chavela?" "Should I take this away from you too?" "You won't even look at me." "Let's go home." "Wait a second." " Okay, sir." " Don't touch me." "I'm armed and really pissed off." "Let's go." "We're gonna talk this over once and for all." "Let's go." "Not in the elevator." "If you went down in it, you can go up in it." " I won't go up." " Yes, you will." " I won't." " You will." "You won't go up." "I'm warning you..." "Open up, Chavela." "Isabel?" "Holy shit." "She was right." "She was right." "Isabel?" "Chavela?" "Forgive me." "How could I think that it was true?" "Come upstairs." "Forgive me."