Quinze Dias

["Let's Swim" by Stela Campos & Érico Theobaldo playing]

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I never understood why in The Little Mermaid Ariel traded the ocean

for a boring prince.

I love being in the water.

At least, I used to.

I am fat.

I'm not cute and chubby, I am huge.

I take up space.

-Everyone an earthquake! -

Make way! Make way! The earthquake's coming!

A whole month away from this school.

Jeez, it's gonna be tough.

I don't know how I'll make it.

Here are a few of the reasons I'll miss this school so much.

Reason number one. It's such an inclusive environment.

LARDASS TODAY IS THE DAY

Did you hear Marcelo kissed Felipe at the front gate?

Was it Hot Felipe or Fat Felipe?

Reason number two.

I just feel so loved and appreciated here.

All right, let's go. Fatso, come on.

You like playing with balls, right?

This is gonna suck.

Reason number three.

It's the best place to deal with my anxiety.

- Goal! -

You see, in this wonderful, idyllic, flawless paradise,

being fat really isn't a problem.

BASED ON THE NOVEL BY VITOR MARTINS

A whole vacation away from this place.

Ah, I can finally be alone without anyone bothering me.

And the best part is, I don't have to set foot outside the house.

HERE THE WHOLE TIME

I can do whatever I want.

Play video games, read manga,

take afternoon naps

and appreciate the best that streaming has to offer.

"Your Heart is My Destiny."

-Looks like a terrible movie. I love it. -

My love,

I've replayed this moment a thousand times in my mind,

and it never feels right.

Walking away feels like losing something I'll never find again.

If any part of you still wonders what we could've been,

you know where to find me.

Thank you.

Wait! Wait!

Don't get on this bus!

I wish life was like a romantic comedy.

Just take off your glasses and automatically become beautiful.

I have one last thing… to say to you.

But in real life, a hot guy like that would never want me.

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Felipe? Hey.

The weather's so nice. You sure you don't wanna go to the pool?

-No, Mom, I'm watching a movie right now. -Why won't you go? Hm?

You know I hate swimming pools.

-"I hate swimming pools." -Mom! Stop it, Or I'll do it back.

-I will! -Stop! Come on, you're on vacation.

-If you're gonna stay holed up… Ew! -

-They'll be here soon. Clean your room. -Stop, that's embarrassing! Who's coming?

-Wait who? -Hey, how are you?

Wait, mom. Wait a minute. Who's on the way?

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What is this guy doing here?

I told you. Didn't I tell you? Yeah, Sandra's going on vacation.

Mm, a conference for Mauro.

-You didn't tell me. -Could've sworn I did.

-You didn't ask me, and you-- -Would you like sugar?

No, I like it black. He would stay with my sister, but something came up.

Oh, well, 15 days will fly by.

15 days? Mom, 15 days? Are you serious?

-This shit was a bad idea. - Caio Luiz!

-I'm so sorry. -No, I'm sorry. I don't know what to say.

I'm the one who's sorry. Come on.

Let's go. Let's step outside. You and I are gonna have a little talk.

- I'm going. I don't wanna stay. - Stop complaining. Shh!

I don't want anyone to hear.

15 days is almost the whole vacation.

Sweetie, she watered our plants when we went to the trip to Gramado.

-How can I say no? -When we got back, they were all dead.

-Right, she overwatered them. -Yeah.

It'll be good for you. You need to get out of your room, hang out with people.

-It'll be great. -I'm staying in my room.

He's 16 years old, he can stay home alone.

Only 16 years old.

Last time I tried to leave you on your own--

I thought you already punished me. Now you're trying to ditch me.

You know what? I get it. I also really don't think it's the best option, I don't.

-Felipe is a little-- -Mom…

What, sweetie?

It's not like he tries to hide it.

But this is the best we could get. And you two already know each other.

No, Mom, we used to. We haven't spoken in years. He clearly hates me.

Of course I hate him. You saw how he is.

He won't even respond to "good morning" in the elevator.

Good morning.

He's one of those gym guys.

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He's a straight dude who's into dude stuff, like there's shooter games,

he only reads fantasy.

Mom, he likes football.

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-Worst kind of straight dude. -Is there a good kind of straight dude?

Don't start cracking jokes after stabbing me in the back.

I get it, all right? I understand you don't want to compromise.

You are staying here! You're staying here, dammit, that's all!

-You're too old to act like this. -I'm old now?

-Yes, you are too old! -The bags are already in the car.

Cutting it close to get to the airport. We've gotta leave now.

-All right. -

Is there a problem?

-It's fine. -It's all good.

-Then let's go. -All right. Say bye to your dad.

-See you. -Bye, sweetie.

-Behave yourself. Come on. -Love you. Behave yourself.

Tidy your room and get the bed ready for him.

You invited him. Tidy up your own room. He's not staying in my room.

-Lord help us all. - I'll sleep on the couch.

-Sorry, pal. - Let me through.

-Let me through, Mom. Thank you. Finally. -Fine. Go!

Hey.

What's the Wi-Fi password?

Merylstreep1979. She won her first Oscar that year.

Uh… How do you spell Meryl Streep?

DAY 1

OLIVIA, I REALLY GOTTA TALK TO YOU. WHEN CAN YOU SEE ME?

SURE, FELIPE. WHAT TIME CAN YOU…

My mom brought a guy into the house.

-Good afternoon, Felipe. -Good afternoon.

Sorry, I couldn't wait for our next appointment.

Your mother obviously has the right to date.

That was something we discussed.

Not like this though, Olivia. It's the neighbor's son. He's staying for 15 days.

Do you know what it's like to be stuck for 15 days in your house with a stranger?

Anything worse than that?

After 20 years as a psychologist, I can assure you yes, there is.

I won't survive this. If I die, I'm gonna blame you.

You're not gonna die.

And you need to learn a little more about boundaries.

We'll talk about it at your next appointment.

No one in the world has it worse than me.

The victim's body looked like a sieve.

-Looks like we're dealing with a monster. -Exactly.

And that's why I'm gonna be assigning you a new partner.

A partner?

-I'm sorry, but I work much better alone. -I know.

He's only gonna end up slowing me down. It's a terrible idea.

-What're you trying to say? -Exactly what you think I'm saying.

All right, enough. You don't have a choice.

From now on, you two--

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- That's it. Okay. - Copy that. I'll follow you.

- Bomb has been planted. -Nah, you got this. I'll meet you there.

- Go! Go! Go! -Hold on.

You need something?

Wi-Fi is slow. Think you could pause that?

No, that's not my dad, no.

Game's live so I can't pause it.

You can wait a minute.

- -No, don't be dumb. You can't go alone.

Wait. I'm coming.

- Where you at? -Calm down! I'm coming. No, don't go in!

-No! -