The Redemption (La deuda)

I'm so clumsy now, son.

No way, you're better than ever.

And your eyesight's getting worse.

That's true.

I don't have long to go, son.

No way, five years at least.

Oh, five years, I'll settle for a couple of years.

Then you're settling for very little.

Nature can't be controlled, son.

THE DEBT

Are you tired?

- A little. - Right.

My hands are cold.

No.

Just a second.

I'll be back in 15 minutes.

Thank you.

- Are you tired? - No.

See how you're better than ever?

Just grand.

Let's see.

Good.

- Better? - No.

Watch the stair.

Help! Help!

A medic, please!

When you get home, we'll rest, okay?

Now I have to go for a little while, okay?

Goodness me...

No, I'll be back soon.

- What do you want for lunch? - I'm not hungry.

- Sure, but you'll have to eat. - I can't get anything down.

And this is how you want to last five years?

That's what you said. I'll settle for two.

You're so smart.

No, I'm old.

I'll make you a plain omelet and a tomato salad.

I'm not hungry, don't be tedious and tiring.

Alright...

Fuck.

Right, I'll spare you the tomato salad.

they told us we can go home and...

My goodness, they're all in on it

and they don't do anything to them.

I reiterate what I said up front, I still believe in the Rule of Law.

The King too?

Son, I'm old, but not an asshole.

Come on, last one.

You've said that three times.

This time it's true.

You said that two times ago.

Do you know what it's like to eat without feeling like it?

Do you know what it's like to feel like it and not be able to?

Same thing.

- Come on, eat the last one. - Yes, try all you might.

- Antonia Pérez? - Yes.

From the court.

What are we going to do?

It smells like gas.

Fuck.

I can't believe it.

You left the gas on.

- I did not. - You didn't? Who warmed up the coffee?

I told you not to heat anything up with gas. Everything in the microwave.

I heated it up in the microwave.

Why do I leave notes for you?

Forgive me, son, I didn't realize.

- See how you can't live alone? - I live with you.

Fuck.

Come on, don't get mad,

I've got enough to deal with at my age.

- What's up? - Nothing, I'm here, I'm chill.

Tell me.

What's this?

It's new, never used.

A defibrillator.

This has no market, man.

You sell everything down there, right?

Sure, you've got to get it there, cross the border...

- It's got no profit margin, bro. - It doesn't?

A new one costs over 3000 bucks, I checked.

Sure, new with a warranty.

How much can you give me?

Lucas, I won't even tell you,

because for what I'll give you it's not worth it.

I'll give it to at 40%, that's a good margin for you.

How are you doing with that?

We're on it.

But is it sorted out or not?

Complicated.

You know you can ask me for anything.

Really, whatever you need. Here I am.

I'd rather you kept this than owe you money.

Give me whatever you think.

Look what we're having for lunch today.

- Are we starting that again? - You have to eat, don't you?

Did you compare the prices?

How could I not compare them with you next to me?

You have to shave and get ready for the interview.

I hope you get a job.

It would be my greatest dream.

Imagine it, after all those I've had.

If this one works out, everything will be fixed.

What do you think will happen?

Well, it'll all be sorted out, you'll see. Trust me.

Diapers as a baby, diapers when I'm old,

and the circle closes.

Damn, you're such a pain in the ass lately, eh?

You're giving me a hard time.

- I'm missing the academic record. - It's all there.

Okay.

- Medium English level. - Medium to high.

I understand just about everything perfectly.

Very well.

I see you've worked a lot,

- but no experience in the sector... - Not yet, but if you take me

I can do some courses to get up to date.

- Good. Time availability? - Anytime.

Anytime. Okay.

I don't know, Lucas, why do you think you're ready for this job?

Because I'm quite methodical and orderly.

I think I can be a good stock boy.

Of course.

You've made my day, Lucas.

Well, if you can make mine, I'd be grateful, really.

We'll try to. I'll send it to the company

and when we know anything we'll call you, okay?

- Okay. - Thanks a lot for coming.

Thank you.

Best of luck. Ciao.

Police, come with us.

- Why? What's wrong? - Come with us.

We'll explain later.

- What's wrong? - Stay calm.

We'll explain later. Come on, let's go.

Can you tell me why you're arresting me?

Listen to me. Stay calm. We'll explain at the station.

- I am calm. - Stay calm.

Lucas Rodríguez Pérez.

Where is it?

I don't know what you mean.

You're in for it, loser.

Yes, you're in for it.

Oh, Lucas.

Lucas.

Where is it?

What?

What have you done with it?

I'm the detainee's lawyer.

You haven't started without me, have you?

No, no. We were chatting.

Are those cuffs necessary?

If he's wearing them, it's for a reason.

Let's jog that memory a bit, okay? Just a bit.

Right then.

Did they question you before I arrived?

Is it true that on the 17th around 1:00 pm

you went to the health center

with Antonia Pérez González

to get her treatment for bronchiolitis?

Yes.

Is it true that you were in the treatment room

for the approximately 15 minutes that the treatment lasted?

That's right.

Can you tell me what you did during that time?

Nothing, I was with her.

I remember we didn't talk much

because she had the mask on and we couldn't talk.

I gave her a handkerchief to blow her nose, that's about it.

We waited for her treatment to end, then we left.

Can you tell me what equipment was inside the room?

I don't remember well,

there was a table, a couple of chairs,

a counter,

medical supplies, not much more.

Can you tell me if among the items you describe

there was a defibrillator?

I don't remember.

Can you tell me if at any time you picked up said device

to examine it or for any other reason?

No.

No further questions, Your Honor.

Try to rest, okay, man?

Do you hear me?

You're here now.

How are you? How are you doing?

You know what the first days of anything are like.

Imagine being inside here.

Lucas, you know I was your public defender

at your arrest and your hearing.

Now I need to know if you want me to keep defending you

or you're thinking of appointing a private lawyer.

Thank you, I'm grateful, but I can't hire you.

I have no money or any way of getting it.

That's not important now.

The main thing is that I can handle your defense.

So, if you want, we can start to prepare the procedure

and thus gain time.

How long could it be until the trial?

It depends.