The Book of Life Page #3

Your skin makes me cry

But I'm a creep

I'm a weirdo

What am I doing here?

I don't belong here

I don't belong

- Manolo.

- Maria!

What just happened?

You don't know women, my love.

That night, General Posada threw a

grand party to welcome Maria back.

But, you see, he had bigger plans.

To Joaquin!

A great hero!

Too bad you're just in

town for a few days.

If only there were something

that would make you stay...

like a special girl. Maria?

- Pap!

- What? What I say?

Oh, my father.

It's so wonderful to

see you again, Joaquin.

Look at that mustache.

And all those medals.

- What's this one for?

- Nothing! Nothing, nothing.

What? I didn't...

Why don't... Why don't you tell

me a little more about Europa?

I loved it. Such beautiful music

and art and books. It was wonderful.

Books, art, wonderfulness. You sound

like you've learned so much, Maria.

I'm sure one day you are going to

make a man very, very, very happy.

And I hope that man's mustache,

or his medals...

- makes you very, very, very, very happy.

- Oh, is that so?

Well, yes. Behind every man with an

amazing mustache is a beautiful woman.

Oh, yes. And I'll cook and clean

for him and be at his beck and call.

That sounds so good.

That just sounds so good.

- And you sound... you're just so pretty.

- Are you kidding me?

Oh, boy.

Is that how you see a woman?

We're only here to make men happy?

Yeah.

So, I don't know.

I believe I have lost my appetite.

No, please, please, stay seated.

Now, if you will just excuse me,

I must go check on Chuy.

That's my pig.

I need to spend time

with someone civilized.

Buenas noches.

You've picked yourself a feisty one.

Good one, Joaquin! Very witty.

I can't believe the General

invited the whole town!

Except for you, Manolo.

- Sorry, bro.

- He even invited us.

And he hates us.

It's hopeless. I've lost her to Joaquin.

Okay, okay. Listen, listen. All we got to

do is play the right song, and trust me,

everything will turn around

in the space of four bars.

We've already been to four bars! Twice!

Hold it. I know exactly what to play.

It has to be romantic and classy...

but with tons of dignity.

You, you got what I need

But you say he's just a friend

But you say he's just a friend

Oh, baby, you...

Wow, that totally captivated her.

- I don't get it. That one always works.

- Even on my wife.

Wait. You're married?

I got it! Follow my lead.

If you want my body

and you think I'm sexy

Mami vamos, let me know

Very romantic, Pepe.

- That's all I got, mang.

- Okay, my turn!

One, two, one, two, tres, cuatro!

- That girl is way out of your league, bro.

- Hey, let's eat!

I love you too much

To live without you loving me back

I love you too much

Heaven's my witness and this is a fact

I know I belong

When I sing this song

There's love above love and it's ours

'cause I love you too much

I live for your touch

I whisper your name night after night

I love you too much

There's only one feeling

and I know it's right

I know I belong

When I sing this song

There's love above love and it's ours

'cause I love you too much

Heaven knows your name I've been praying

To have you come here by my side

Without you a part of me is missing

Just to make you my own I will fight

I love you too much

I love you too much

Heaven's my witness and this is a fact

You live in my soul

Your heart is my goal

There's love above love and it's mine

'cause I love you

There's love above love and it's yours

'cause I love you

There's love above love and it's ours

If you love me as much

Did you think it was gonna be that easy?

I... I kind of did.

Manolo!

Hold on, I'm coming.

Joaquin.

- What are you doing?

- Maria...

Will you... Will you marry me?

Yes.

Don't worry, your father

already said you could.

He did... what?

Who else could protect us from Chakal?

What did I miss?

Wait... Wait a sec. Did he propose, too?

- No. Were you going to?

- What?

Well, I proposed first.

So, go fight a bull or something.

- You two are acting like fools!

- Wait, me too?

- You're so strong, Joaquin.

- Thanks, I work out a lot.

I love you, you know that.

But how are you going to protect Maria

if you can't even finish a bull?

Good one, Joaquin!

Oh, yeah? Well, you will never be

as great a hero as your father!

Now, that's just uncalled for.

You better get your

finger out of my face.

- You don't point at me!

- I'm the best pointer you've ever seen!

- That's so stupid, so childish.

- Joaquin!

- Come at me, bro!

- Manolo!

What? You wanted a banjo?

Look at him! He got his guitar.

What are you gonna do?

- La msica! I'm so scared!

- I'm gonna teach you some manners.

Joaquin!

Did I mention I also studied fencing?

Fine. We'll settle this later.

Any time. Any place.

Really, guys?

No! Don't go, Joaquin!

What if the bandidos come?

The bandidos are coming!

- And Joaquin is gone!

- All is lost

Tremble in fear before the

might of Chakal's army!

Women and children, go to the church!

Men, we are going to drive

Chakal's bandits off!

Who is with me?

This is not good.

Listen up, you cowards!

These are Chakal's demands!

"Hand over your chickens, monies,

"bacon, jars, mustache wax."

This looks like "jelly"

but I think it's "jewelry."

Yeah, jewelry.

Anyways, if you give all this to us...

then maybe we won't burn your town down.

You want the town?

You're gonna have to go through me!

Hey, ugly! Why don't

you fight a real man?

With a really awesome mustache!

Joaquin!

Thank goodness you are here!

Here, hold this. And this. And this.

And if that's too heavy,

maybe you can just hand it to Maria.

My name is Joaquin,

son of Captain Mondragon!

Tonight, the town of San Angel

is under my protection.

Prepare to be beaten.

Get him, Plomo!

Joaquin!

Joaquin!

Who wants some more?

Get him!

Hey, girl.

You goofball.

All right, that's just

not hurting at all.

The beautiful hero!

He has the medal of everlasting life!

Joaquin!

- Retreat!

- And don't ever come back!

Yeah! You better run away!

That was incredible.

Yeah, you really are a hero.

Perhaps now...

we possibly could continue

our conversation, seorita Posada?

Maria, please, do it for the town.

Without Joaquin we are

at the mercy of Chakal.

So, why don't you tell me

about some of your medals?

Well, I got this one for

delivering a baby with one hand

while arm wrestling a bear with

the other. That's nothing, really.

Duh. Of course she's gonna go with Joaquin.

And did you see that mustache?

Are you crazy? Maria is doing

this to protect the town.

- Putting her duty before her heart.

- Yes.

Life can be really tough for the living.

Failing in and out of the ring.

The whole Sanchez family would

be so disappointed in you.

Please, don't say that.

Listen. You love Maria?

Then fight for her, like a man!

It's too late.

Joaquin proposed to her already.

- Now, that's a real man.

- Quiet, Carlos!

Manolo, if Maria didn't

say yes to Joaquin...

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