Caregiver Page #2

- But it's true!

That Teddy drove you away from us.

You had a nice job here in Manila.

Your husband took you

to rot in the province...

to manage their family's

failing business.

Now he's totally separating you from us

in another country!

Ma...

Teddy just wants a better life.

But why must you

and your son follow him there?

That's what Teddy wants.

How about you? Is that what you want too?

- Sarah!

- What?

Did you allow Paulo to go out with Alvin?

No, he didn't ask permission.

They left all dressed up...

- to go to a birthday party.

- Why didn't you tell me right away?

I could tell he was lying

so I said I'll ask you first.

That boy is going to get it.

Well, where are they?

- Maybe they're out in the corner.

- Hurry, we have to catch them.

Auntie!

They just left with their friends!

Alvin is with him anyway!

That's exactly why I'm worried.

Relax, you're stressing yourself!

This kid tends to make me...

because we decided that he'll stay in the

province and not here with his cousins.

He's mad because I didn't defend

his wishes against Teddy.

That I wasn't even able

to convince him I should stay.

I'll deal with you tomorrow!

Sarah?

Your son didn't come home.

What?

What did you say?

They said Alvin's home

but Paulo isn't with them.

Wait, I'll just change.

Pau?

Alvin, where's Pau?

He went to buy something at the corner-

At this hour,

there's a store open in the corner?

Alvin, you're older than Paulo.

You shouldn't have left him!

What's going on?

Alvin?

It's Pau, Ma.

He insisted to be dropped off

at the corner.

- What for?

- Thanks anyway.

You idiot!

I told you not to leave

your cousin by himself.

He's a province boy!

- Sarah, what's going on?

- It's nothing, Ma.

Paulo didn't come home with the others.

Where did he go?

He asked to be dropped off in the corner.

We should look for him.

You know it's dangerous these days.

There are many drug addicts outside.

- Let's go to the town patrol.

- Do you think he ran away?

- Answer! Did he run away?

- He didn't say anything!

He just asked to be dropped off.

We were surprised ourselves.

Was he drunk?

If he's drunk,

he wouldn't come home so soon.

Of course he'll wait

until he's sobered up.

Answer!

- Bechay...

- Julia, you're early!

By any chance,

did you see a teenager pass by here?

Julia, I'll check over here.

Pamela, have you seen my nephew?

Let's go home.

I don't want to leave

if you're angry at me.

Give me that!

When did you learn to drink?

At Daddy's farewell party.

So now you're drinking because

I'm going away too. Is that so?

Are you leaving because of me?

I can transfer to another school.

I can study in a public school.

I don't mind.

Don't think that way.

You know your Daddy and I

will petition you as soon as possible.

You're not transferring to

a different school. You won't!

Mommy, I promise...

Someday I'll buy our house back.

Even Grandpa's business,

we'll take it back.

Is this what you'll do when I'm gone?

Get drunk?

And run away?

I didn't run away.

I just wanted to be alone.

I just wanted to breathe.

You know son, you're my

last remaining source of strength.

If you keep that way...

I don't know how I'll manage.

Grandma...

Here's your favorite.

Stand up.

Nemie...

Can you get me my shawl?

Are you cold, Mother?

Not really.

Sarah...

Yes?

Isn't it cold there?

Yes.

You can have this.

Thank you, Grandma.

Take care of yourself.

I will.

How much is this one?

Try this on.

- I don't want to.

- Come on, just try it on.

There.

Why do you have to buy me this?

When you're not taking me with you?

This is our contract.

I'm buying this for you in advance.

Because I promise

you'll join us whatever happens.

I want you to wear this

when I come to get you, ok?

This is too big!

For allowance!

To buy some time

for me and your Daddy.

If this gets too tight

that means I didn't fulfill our deal.

Like a deadline, ok?

What's your jacket, Mommy?

Pau, don't think bad of me, ok?

Don't get angry.

Don't feel bad because I left you, ok?

Ok.

Promise?

When you get old,

don't nag me about leaving you, ok?

Ok, son?

Remember,

this is your Dad's plan for you.

This is his dream for us.

Try to be a little patient?

Anyway, many of my classmates

have parents who are also away...

It's in fashion.

I'm serious.

When I'm gone

text me as many times in a day.

Then call me as much as you want.

Anytime, ok?

You'll send me mobile phone load money?

This is the first time we'll be separated.

I'll miss you too.

And you said, we will be together

by the time this fits me, well...

I think I grow fast.

Mommy, you should pick your jacket

because I'm already hungry.

You're ruining my moment!

Ok, which one?

Do you think this looks good on me?

- Sarah!

- Teddy!

You know it's hard here when you're alone,

especially in winter.

It's a good thing you're here.

Now we can help each other.

Do you think I can handle it?

Of course you can. Don't be scared.

You'll get used to it.

I promise to work hard

so we can fulfill our plans quickly.

Come in, Honey.

- Sorry about the mess. I didn't clean.

- We live here?

This will be Paulo's.

I'm sure he'll like it.

This is our room.

Come.

Honey?

Isn't this expensive?

It seems too big for us.

This is just right.

It's practical to live here.

The hospital is a walk's distance.

Your carehome is one bus ride from here.

We work like horses so we deserve this.

I'll get the other luggage downstairs.

Welcome home, Honey.

I missed you.

I missed you more.

You're going already?

- It's time for my duty.

- Let me make you something to eat.

I'll just have coffee,

I'm going to be late.

That's not good.

Honey...

I'll take some fish paste

for Joseph and Karen, ok?

They're the ones

who recommended you at work.

Sure.

I'll be home early later.

- Cook something, ok?

- Ok.

We'll eat together.

- I'm going.

- Ok.

I'm late.

- I love you.

- I love you, lock the door.

Take care.

You have your own room here.

It's big, it's all yours!

Your Daddy works early

so he's not here anymore.

We'll call you again later.

Your Mama misses you so much.

Send me text messages always, ok?

I love you Pau, I really love you.

- Hey, buddy.

- Buddy, what's up?

A present from my wife.

She arrived yesterday.

What is it?

Fish paste!

Karen and I miss this terribly.

From the province?

That's specially made by my mother.

Thank you.

Have you talked to Hatton?

Oh, not yet.

I will when I see him,

I'll tell you about it.

Ok, I'm going to work.

Ok, thanks again.

Joseph, do you have

Mr. Corburg's files down here?

Just a second.

What's that stench?

It smells like a morgue down here.

I'll be there with you, my friend.

Cucumber in plastic, how chic!

What an eggplant!

Hey!

- I knew it, you're Filipino!

- What's it to you!

How embarrassing, you're a thief!

At your age! Pick that up!

This is embarrassing. We're returning this.

- No way!

- What do you mean no way?

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