The Sandman Page #3

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It doesn't matter.

She's not there anymore.

I wish I could disappear like her.

What are you looking at?

What are you looking at?

- We're looking out there.

- Outside!

There's nothing out there!

What'll you do when you get out?

I'll go to America.

And you?

I'll never leave.

Easy, don't move!

Calm down, keep your mouth shut.

Where'd you get that tobacco?

- Do you want a cigarette?

- No, I want my cigarettes.

- Joao.

- Joao my arse!

Why?

Pain makes you do awful things.

Something was hurting her deeply...

... and fortunately for her,

Mateo was there.

A few weeks later Samuel returned.

His hip was a mess...

... and that place wasn't

ideal for looking after him.

Nor was it the best time.

By then, Mateo had

finished the kitchen.

It pained Burgos to admit it,

but he had to acknowledge

the quality of Mateo's work,

though he limited himself to...

All in order.

- Are you still going up to the roof?

- I'm fixing it.

Do you feel okay?

Yes.

You sure?

Fractured cranium, left tibia,

severe chest injuries,

wounds of varying severity...

Mental derangement.

Her mother?

She murdered her mother?

And she mutilated her father,

and shortly after being admitted...

...she bit the nose off a warder.

She was a wild animal, just 14,

but she's no longer like that.

She's just a child.

She's withdrawn,

but who wouldn't be?

She was lynched and beaten

by her own brothers.

How is she?

Weak. We're waiting for

the results of the tests.

It's going to rain.

Looks like it's going to rain.

Today it's going to rain.

Looks like rain.

Today it's going to rain.

Don't even think about it. Get out.

The keys.

Get them yourself.

They're in the ignition.

Today it's going to rain.

Looks like rain...

Is something wrong?

You're pregnant.

Pregnant?

- She'll have to have an abortion.

- What?

Nothing. It was just a comment.

I'm worried that she's been abused.

Nonsense!

Have you asked her who it was?

She doesn't want to tell me.

I'm sure it was that carpenter.

Luis, what are you doing?

Someone's been messing

around with my lorry.

What are you doing here?

I've come to visit a friend.

How's everything?

Fine.

The doctors said I was very lucky.

Thanks for saving my life

and taking care of my lorry.

Come here.

I've got something for you.

PUERTO PLATA:

JUNE 22ND

June?

It's all sorted.

- What's the day today?

- Take it easy.

We've got plenty of time.

Right, I have to take your photo.

You love me that much?

I love you,

but it's for your passport.

Put on a shirt, you crook!

You like her?

Lola.

You like her?

You like her or you no like her?

Yes, I like her.

You like her.

- You like her.

- Yes.

You like her. You like her.

Yes!

- Does it hurt?

- No.

You like?

When you get out

you will give me your 'at?

Why talk about that?

It was a long time ago.

Lola, I'd like to

be able to help you.

I don't need any help.

Would you rather we acted

as if nothing had happened?

Have you been raped?

You don't want to answer?

Lola you're going to bring

a creature into the world.

At least tell me you weren't forced.

Does Mateo have

anything to do with it?

Was it him?

Don't be afraid. Tell us.

Nothing will happen to you.

If it was your choice,

you've nothing to be afraid of.

But if it was against your will,

he'll do it again,

if not with you

then someone else,

and she might ask

why we didn't stop him in time.

- You'll never stop them.

- Them?

- How many are there?

- Him, them. What does it matter?

Those who forced me when

I was a girl, every night,

night after night.

Those who looked away.

Those who condemned

me and forgave them.

Those who locked me up.

She shouldn't have let

them do those things to me.

A mother should take

care of her children.

Lola,

has anyone in this hospital

abused you?

Have you been abused

by a doctor or nurse?

Carmen, please! What are you saying?

Why does it bother you?

And what if she consented?

What if she consented?

It wouldn't be rape!

There wouldn't be abuse,

only relations between two adults!

But you need there to be

a guilty party, at any cost.

This is a lunatic asylum,

these things happen.

The walls are crumbling too.

Is it my fault? No.

- This building's a relic.

- It's not a relic,

it's just old.

Why are you being like this?

While you were playing with dolls,

I was spending my life here.

I know what these patients need.

If you know so much,

tell me why Lola doesn't trust us.

Christ, Carmen!

She's a maladjusted schizophrenic.

A magic trick, gentlemen.

Where's the ball?

- You have it.

- Where is it? I've got nothing.

Where is it?

Look!

You've got it.

You've got it.

Why are you laughing?

You said you were never a girl.

Come with me.

Up you get.

Don't be scared.

Sister Mercedes said

you were worried about me.

I did the kitchen and read half

the book waiting for you to wake up.

The whale hunter?

I'm awake now.

Will you read me some?

Come on, order!

One. One. Six. Six.

Order!

Come on, order!

What the f*** is this?

Who did this?

Hey, you. Who did this?

Mateo.

Mateo.

'His motions plainly denoted

his extreme exhaustion'.

'And this time in three years,

if I am not at home,

tell them to address them to hell'.

'What are the Rights of Man

and the Liberties of the World...

...but Loose-Fish? '

'What are all men's minds...

...and opinions but Loose-Fish? '

'Was it that this old carpenter...

...had been a life-long wanderer... '

In 20 days I'm going to America.

Come with me.

Come with me.

Do you know why La Cigarrona is here?

No.

She lost her baby in a fire.

When she realised

her house was on fire,

she tried to get in to save him,

but her neighbours stopped her.

She went crazy.

She ripped her face off.

I can put up with anything

they throw at me in here.

And even if I wanted to go,

it wouldn't be the same.

You're going to Hell.

What the f*** are you doing?

He killed him.

He killed him!

He killed him! He killed him!

Help me!

Help me, Frenchy!

Help me!

You are going to die!

Mateo...

...I'm dying.

I need my things.

I'm sorry too.

Hey! You!

Get down,

and bring that f***ing bagpipe!

Sit down.

Hold him.

There are no fun and games here.

It's a nuthouse not a pub,

and loonies get pissed off!

Besides, you've been playing

Lola's bagpipe long enough.

What are you on about, you prick?

You don't know?

You and that slut spend

a lot of time together.

You pumped at that well so much,

you got her pregnant.

You didn't know?

Didn't your girlfriend tell you?

The doctors think you raped her,

but don't you worry,

I know it's not like that.

That whore let you f*** her

when you wanted.

Don't you look at me like that,

I'll cut you up!

Don't be an idiot.

Admit you're the father.

These things happen.

I'll kill you, you f***er!

Don't hurt her.

What's going on here?

This madwoman tried

to kill me with a knife.

Why are you doing this?

Give me the razor.

Give it to me.

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