Maria Full of Grace Page #3

You know we're not the only ones?

That's how it works.

They send a bunch.

If one gets stopped, it's easier

for the rest to get through.

What are you doing?

I saw you talking to that woman.

Who is she?

She's...

you know.

See that woman with the curly hair

over there?

She is, too.

I met her with Franklin.

I feel like I'm having my period.

I feel like I have to go to the bathroom.

Excuse me.

I don't feel well.

What are you going to do?

Stay calm.

As soon as we land, we'll get a doctor.

I know.

I know.

I lost the hotel address.

Do you know it?

No, I always give them my sister's address.

Do you have a pen?

It's my sister's address in New York.

Excuse me.

May I see your passport,

declaration card, and ticket, please?

Passport, declaration card, and ticket.

Where are you arriving from?

Colombia.

Your destination?

New York.

Are these all your bags?

Yes.

Come with me, please.

Put your hands against the wall please.

Not so close to the wall.

Spread your legs, please.

Maria Alvarez.

- Is that your name?

- Yes.

Is this your first time in this country?

Yes.

Where are you staying?

With my sister.

If we called her, would she confirm

you're coming?

I haven't seen her in four years.

I was planning to surprise her.

And you're going to show up just like that?

What if she's not there?

And if you get there and she's not home?

Where will you go?

I don't know.

In a hotel.

Did you buy this ticket?

Yes.

How much did it cost?

Like $500.

Maria.

What do you do in Colombia?

I work with flowers.

What do you do exactly?

I de-thorn them.

How did you get the money for the ticket...

and the $800 that you have on you?

I saved up.

You know what?

I don't believe you're here on vacation.

Why are you really here?

You want to know what I think?

I think you're bringing drugs...

into the United States.

We've known people who swallow drugs...

and bring them in like that.

Do you have drugs in your stomach?

No.

I want you to prove it.

We would like to submit you to an X-ray.

Please...

sign this document authorizing us

to do the X-ray.

Maria...

you know you're pregnant?

Yes.

Will the X-rays hurt my baby?

We don't X-ray pregnant women.

But we can detain them.

We know you didn't buy this ticket.

We know you couldn't have saved

that much money.

Tell us the truth.

Who paid for this ticket?

A friend bought it for me.

What's his name?

Franklin.

He's my boyfriend.

He's the baby's father.

Does he know you swallowed drugs?

I didn't swallow drugs.

I'm not carrying anything.

I just want to visit my sister. That's it.

I swear.

Girl.

- And the other one?

- They caught her.

F***!

Make yourself comfortable.

We'll be here until you sh*t everything out.

She needs a doctor.

Like I care?

She needs medicine.

Shut up!

Take those.

- What are they?

- Laxatives. They'll make you sh*t faster.

I have to go to the bathroom.

Hold on.

Don't use the toilet.

I don't want stuff down the drain.

And don't forget the toothpaste.

I don't want to be smelling your sh*t.

How are you?

Okay.

And you?

Lucy.

- What are you doing?

- Blanca, we can't stay here.

What do you mean?

Don't you get it, Blanca?

They did something to Lucy.

Everything's totally f***ed up.

We have to go before they come back.

- Maria!

- Hurry up, Blanca!

What are we going to do?

I don't know. Let me think for a minute.

Excuse me.

Do you know how I can make a call?

What?

I need to call this number.

Me no speak Spanish.

No espaol.

Get it?

Please.

Queens, New York.

You gotta go into New York.

You gotta take a bus.

A bus. You know?

You trying to get to New York?

To Queens?

Queens?

Queens, yes.

I take you.

Taxi.

Thank you, but I just want to call.

It's okay, no problem.

I'll take you. Flat rate. Off the meter.

Can you wait for a minute?

One moment.

There's no answer.

We have to go back.

No, Blanca.

Lucy's sister doesn't even know you.

And you don't really know Lucy.

What are you going to say?

I don't know, I'll figure it out.

All we have to do is return the pellets

and get our money.

Don't you get it? We can't go back there.

They're gonna be furious

when they find out we're gone.

We have to go back.

Did you see what they did to Lucy?

Blanca, come on.

I'm not going in.

Come on!

I don't want to go in there.

Come on already!

Who is it?

Hello.

I'm looking for Mrs. Carla Aristizabal.

Who's looking for her?

Maria Alvarez.

I'm a friend of her sister's.

Of her sister's?

Honey.

She says she's a friend of your sister's.

I don't know. Come.

Hello.

Are you Carla Aristizabal?

How can I help you?

I'm a friend of Lucy's.

I just arrived from Colombia...

and she asked me to stop by

and say hello for her.

You're a friend of hers?

Yes.

Please, come inside.

Take a seat.

Sorry, what was your name?

Maria Alvarez.

And how do you know Lucy?

We live in the same town.

We're neighbors.

So tell me, how is she doing?

It's been months since we last spoke.

She's doing well.

Is she working?

Yes.

In an office in Bogota.

She's a secretary.

Lucy? A secretary?

And you're always talking bad about her.

She's always talking about the two of you.

She wants to come and visit.

Really?

And she didn't send anything with you?

A letter, a photo or something?

Actually...

the truth is...

Lucy gave me your name and address...

and she said that you're really nice,

and that...

if I had any trouble I could come...

and talk to you.

I don't have a place to stay.

How long have you been here?

Two days.

Where were you staying these two days?

Well... I was staying with a friend...

but we got into a fight and...

she kicked me out.

And you don't have anyone else here?

Family, friends? Nobody?

No, ma'am.

Do you have a job yet?

No, not yet.

And how did you say you knew Lucy?

Carla.

It's not like I'm gonna throw her out

on the street.

It's just that this apartment is very small.

We sleep in the bedroom,

and Pablo's cousin here in the living room.

Honestly...

I don't need a lot of space.

Yes, but for how long?

Only for a few days.

And then what?

I'll find something. Don't worry.

My cousin works in a bakery.

He gets home in the middle of the night,

so don't get scared.

For Colombia?

Lucy's not there.

Carla.

I want to call my mom. Can you help me?

Dial the number.

Grandma?

Hi Grandma. It's Maria.

Fine, and you?

Yes, I'm fine.

I'm still in Chiquinquira...

but I'll see you in a few days.

How's everyone else doing?

Diana?

No, Grandma, I was just calling to say hi.

I promised Mom I would call.

Yes.

Oh, the car.

I'm a driver for a car service.

Get in.

Hi.

What happened? Where did you go?

I met a woman who gave me a place...

You know each other?

Is that Lucy's sister?

You know Lucy?

Yes.

What do you mean?

You said you didn't know anyone else here.

The thing is... I told her about Lucy

on the way here.

So...

you're not really a friend of hers.

It's just that Maria said that she was going

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