Alien Intruder

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INTRUDER:

Kleenex.

Two for 100 pesetas.

You get twenty tissues

in every packet.

That's less than

three pesetas a tissue.

I'll have two.

- Come on, take these four.

- No, just two.

Angel.

- Good-bye.

- Good-bye.

Your last patients, Doctor.

Come on, kids, hurry up.

Thanks, Juana.

See you this afternoon.

Dad, general anesthesia.

Has it been hurting?

It's been hurting a lot.

Dad, it's time.

General anesthetic.

No general...

A local anesthetic.

Don't want to be a dentist.

Every day...

...moaners with their

mouths wide open.

I'd give them all a general anesthetic.

Shut up.

It won't last long,

but have to pull it out.

I'm out of here.

Scaredy cat.

It's a milk tooth

won't hurt you

know that.

We're coming down now, Mom!

Did it hurt?

Not a bit.

Can have the tooth?

Do you still believe...

...in the Tooth Fairy?

The inseparables.

They never fought.

They'd decided that...

...when they grew up,

she'd marry them both.

And so she did.

But not at the same time.

That would've been something.

He looked like a beggar.

- Who did?

- Angel.

Angel's come back.

That's impossible.

Saw him an hour ago

at the Paseo Pereda.

He was dirty,

and badly dressed.

Went over but he ran off.

He's been in Venezuela for ten years.

He's in construction.

He made a fortune.

He looked old and sick.

We're still young and he's...

...decrepit.

As if he'd used up

his entire life in a few years.

It wasn't him.

Here's your teddy.

Now, go to sleep.

I've told you not to sleep

with curlers in your hair.

You're real pretty.

- Aren't you happy today?

- Of course am.

Really? You promise?

Listen, every grown-up

has a child inside them.

The grown-up thinks

he's happy...

...but suddenly the

child inside is unhappy.

You understand?

No, but it doesn't matter.

believe you.

Want you to be happy forever.

Want you all to be happy...

...the world to be happy.

Good night.

It's my turn, Mom.

want to be happy too.

Thought you were asleep.

Tell me something.

Let me see.

I'll tell you

what haven't told anybody.

My past came back today...

...and it spat at my feet.

You understand?

Yes.

You always do.

Good night.

Forgive me...

...but you look like

someone know.

Someone very close and dear,

who knew as a child.

later married her.

Angel!

Give me a few coins, please.

For God's sake!

- Angel, don't do that!

- Ma'am...

...something to help me out,

please!

A few coins.

Angel, get up.

Get up, come on.

And pick up your things.

My clothes smell awful.

I'm sorry.

It doesn't matter.

Didn't expect to see you again.

Neither did.

I'm not the same.

You are.

Still have this.

You remember it?

You gave it to me on our

first wedding anniversary.

The first and last...

...since by the next August

you'd left me for Ramiro.

There's a word engraved

on the inside.

Never remember it.

- TOMIAW.

- TOMIAW.

Never remember what it means.

During all my sleepless nights,

I'd try to remember.

They're initials of a phrase

To meet in another world.

I've one the same.

Just wanted to know

if you remembered.

There's no other world for us.

That's not what it means.

Still playing doctor?

You always wanted

to use the stethoscope.

She didn't know what it was.

You wanted her to open

her blouse...

...and, like an idiot,

asked why.

Angel?

Is that you?

I'm a ghost.

What can one say

at a time like this?

Something stupid.

Wasn't expecting you.

You haven't changed.

The same convincing

Ramiro as always.

Presume needn't introduce you.

You have a lovely home.

Where will sleep?

In the maid's room?

- Yes, until clear out my room.

- What?

My office, mean.

Went to the surgery

to give you the news.

World shattering.

But you weren't there.

Went out at five.

To a demonstration

in the Atheneum.

Angel's staying here

a few days.

Think that's great, really.

This is a surprise.

You went so far away,

with your business.

Does he play doctor with you?

You must meet the children.

Children!

Luisa and Ramirin.

Bet those are their names.

Rami! Angela!

Come here a moment.

Come here.

Say hello to Uncle Angel.

Hello.

You're Angela.

- Guests first.

- No, thank you.

- Just a little?

- No.

- Try it.

- can't digest sweet things.

Angel, you're not

in great shape.

Are you speaking as

a doctor or a friend?

Both.

That cake...

...is exactly like

those cream slices...

...you used to eat

by the dozen.

- Remember?

- don't know what you mean.

Why do we have the same name?

When you were born...

...Mom wanted us to remember

Uncle Angel.

Pray that never become king...

...because I'd forbid

all cakes...

...especially those

at Sunday midday.

Are you going to stay

and live with us?

He'll stay till he's better.

Are you sick?

Yes. Up here.

Are you going to die?

What can one say

at a time like this?

Something silly.

Yes.

- Like everyone.

- You see?

You too.

Everybody.

Me too? Really?

No, not you.

We'll make sure some

people don't die.

You, Rami, Dad and Mom.

You'll be left as examples

for the future.

Don't listen to him, children.

Uncle Angel likes to joke.

Do we have to call him

Uncle Angel?

Guess you do.

Whose brother are you,

Mom's or Dad's?

Both of them.

What are you thinking?

And you?

Everything's all right.

It must be fate.

Fate or f***ing chance.

F***ing fate or chance.

I'll put out the light.

Goddamn smart-ass...

What did you say?

Said 'goddamn smart-ass'

but was being too polite.

What meant was 'bastard'.

- Who was it directed at?

- Who do you think?

Someone haven't seen

in ten years...

...and wish I'd never

seen again.

That bastard was my husband...

He's seen better times, undoubtedly.

...And your best friend.

Forgive me.

Good night.

Is there any reason for this

to be a night of abstinence?

Wait...

To meet in another world

To wallow in more sh*t.

Good morning.

Sit down.

I'll fix your breakfast.

Madam told me

to look after you.

What would you like?

Some coffee?

Don Ramiro's in surgery...

...and Madam's gone

to her breathing class.

Breathing class?

That's new.

Yes, with somebody from India.

She's learning to breathe better.

Really?

Forgive my curiosity.

Are you Don Ramiro's cousin?

I'm Dona Luisa's husband.

You must be tired

of mother-of-pearl.

What did you say?

Mother-of-pearl.

I'd recommend a strong pink.

Are you all right?

Yes, I'm fine.

There's nothing wrong with me.

For a few seconds

felt I'd lived this before...

heard your words before

But those same words

had another meaning...

...that was more solemn.

It was a message.

Who are you Araceli?

Araceli, ma'am.

- Have you always been Araceli?

- Ever since was born.

And before?

Before what?

Before you were born,

in another life...

...you may have been

something else.

A princess, maybe.

Me?

You think so?

No, don't.

Forgive me, Araceli.

What color did you recommend?

This blood red?

Could you get that?

Dr. Barreda's residence.

Who's calling?

Angel?

I'm sorry,

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