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or even need to.

It's important to me.

I wouldn't want

to keep these words inside

or take them along with me

because inside me...

Inside me they have no value

but in you they may blossom.

I love you

with all my heart.

URGEN:

I'm sorry.

It's very urgent.

Nelson.

If something ever happened to you,

anything at all,

and we were never going

to see each other again...

is there anything important

you would want me to know?

What's going to happen to me?

If you died, for example.

Why am I going to die?

What's the matter?

Are you okay?

Is there anything?

No.

You already know everything.

Have you run out?

Of both.

Did you tell Amador

about his scale?

What did he say?

He laughed.

Amador?

He's asleep.

I haven't seen him lately.

Is he okay?

He's fine, he's asleep.

He can't see you right now.

I'd like to speak to him.

Like I said, he can't right now.

Something stinks in the courtyard.

I think it's coming from downstairs.

Have you checked?

No, it can't be.

Nobody lives down there.

It's not here, ask next door.

I have to go.

- Tell Amador I need to speak to him.

- I will.

Please, God...

I'm begging you.

Who are we praying for, my child?

For someone who has left us?

He's gone but...

it's like he's still here.

Yes, Father.

Is that why you're so in pain?

That's not a bad thing.

It isn't?

Of course not.

They're never completely gone,

you know.

They remain among us.

Their presence makes us feel better.

It helps us live, to a large extent.

Even though they're dead.

Like flowers.

They keep giving us their aroma

after they've died.

But I'm to blame, Father.

Why, my child?

For not letting him go.

For keeping him here with me.

That's love.

You need him so much

you don't want to accept his death.

I really, really need him, Father.

- That's why you won't let him go.

- That's why.

And his presence

is so important to you,

so necessary,

it's like you see him every day.

I do see him every day.

Every day, Father.

You know what?

In doing so you're helping him.

Do you think so?

I know so, my child.

You're helping him

and you're helping yourself.

And my husband.

And your husband, of course.

And everyone close to you.

- Yes, Father.

- But listen to me.

He's helping you as well.

He's helping me a lot.

A whole lot, Father.

Of course he is.

It hurts you not to let him go,

but it's also a huge benefit.

Then...

do you think I shouldn't

let him go, Father?

Of course not.

Who would he be

better off with than you?

Talk to him.

Thank him for his generosity,

what he's doing for you.

He's taking care of you.

He's your guardian.

Thank you.

It's almost over.

Soon, okay?

Maybe they're spirits.

Or Amador.

His soul is in pain because

we won't let him leave in peace.

I'd be in pain too,

living in such a dump.

They say if you don't

bury the dead right

they end up in limbo.

I had a customer once

who was a podium.

Podium?

He could see ghosts.

Medium.

Medium, whatever.

He could see ghosts.

And he talked to them

while f***ing

and right when he'd come

his eyes would turn white

and he'd go into a trance.

It was really scary.

- He'd talk to his dead mother too.

- What about?

They'd bicker, normal mother stuff.

But I felt really awkward.

I would look the other way.

He'd talk to his ancestors too,

to his grandparents

and to an ex-girlfriend

who died of an overdose.

It was hard for me to concentrate

- with so many people talking.

- No wonder.

He was a good son.

And a good customer, too.

Did he ever talk to you

about the clouds?

Amador.

He said something once.

That God hides behind them

when He's ashamed.

But I didn't get

if it's because He's ashamed

of what we do

or of what He does.

Did he ever tell you that?

I'd remember.

What will you say?

When his daughter comes.

I don't know.

Does he look really bad?

I haven't seen him since.

Maybe they won't notice.

They put make-up on them, right?

On dead people.

They put blush on them.

Wax and stuff.

I know because I have a customer

who works at a funeral parlor.

Samuel.

He's a very good customer too.

Hey there.

What was so urgent?

You never come to see me.

Here I am.

This is the friend I told you about.

Marcela.

- Hello. How are you?

- Samuel.

Hi.

Come and I'll show you.

Did you bring

your powders and stuff?

It's all in here.

He'll look great, you'll see.

Samuel is an artist.

He started working in movies,

but that didn't work out

and he switched to this.

It's not as flashy

but he'll never be out of work.

I'm pregnant.

Nobody knows.

Just Amador.

And the father?

The father doesn't know either.

I've never been able

to imagine myself with him,

the two of us growing old together.

My life with him,

the things that will happen to us.

It's weird.

You think you want

to be with someone

but what you actually want

is not to be alone.

So you find someone

and it's the same thing,

you're still alone.

Like Amador.

Can I touch it?

He left it his spot here.

What a bargain!

Have you picked out a name yet?

Amador?

He's asleep.

I want to talk to him.

The courtyard stinks.

I'm sorry...

How silly of me!

I forgot to take them out.

It's my fault.

Excuse me, please.

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REASON:
RECIPIENT DECEASED

Hello, everyone.

Welcome to the program.

It's Thursday, and as you know,

Thursday's a lucky day

here on our game show.

So we hope our contestants

win a lot of money today...

You lost some blood, Marcela.

But the baby is okay, all right?

Don't worry.

I knew it.

Did you?

We saved it a spot.

I'm taking care of it.

Does it look like me?

It looks just like you.

What happened today?

You left the old man alone?

He's doing fine.

He doesn't need me anymore.

Have they paid you yet?

It isn't for you, Nelson.

Hello?

Who is this, Fany?

No, tell me what's wrong.

What do you mean?

What do you mean, Fany?

Put your sister on.

What happened, Fany?

Tell me.

Please, calm down.

We were preparing

a room for him at the new house.

With a view of the sea.

He'd have loved it.

My father loved the sea.

Did he ever tell you that?

It's too bad

he won't be able to enjoy it.

It's almost finished.

He would have really liked it.

It's not finished yet.

You know what building is like.

We're behind schedule

and over-budget.

I don't know how we'll manage.

My husband is a salesman,

he works for himself

and things are tight.

We've put all our money into it

and my in-laws pitched in as well.

And we're still short.

My father was helping us too,

with his pension.

It isn't much,

but every little bit helps.

That's why we need

a little more time.

Just a little, not much.

We're very happy with you.

You've done a great job.

That's why we'd like you

to keep coming.

And keep doing what you've been

doing until now.

Air out the place, pick up the mail.

Keep him company,

so he won't be alone.

Just a month or two.

Otherwise places deteriorate.

This is the money you're owed

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