Born to Win (Nacida para ganar)

MOSTOLES NEW YEAR'S EVE, 1985

This was bound to happen sooner or later.

It's what you get for marrying an old man.

Manolo was pissed about spending New Year's alone.

There will be plenty more.

He should have had dinner with my Juan.

My Luis is with him.

- Did you tell me that? - Of course I did.

You told me. Twice.

How can I still confuse you after all these years?

Cavities are at war with your teeth every day.

Dad?

Are you okay?

Encarna!

Get the door!

Hi, sweetie!

Hi, gorgeous.

The bells are ringing.

The bells are ringing.

Announcing...

that the baby has been born, the baby has been born,

and they're celebrating.

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The bells are ringing...

Good evening to everyone out there.

- Hello? - Encarna?

Yes, "Encarna at Night.“

- Hello? - Yes.

- I hear you loud and clear. - Can you hear me?

The bells are ringing.

Stop singing already! Martes y Trece is on!

Encarna?

Encarna, like you!

...speak to everyone

on "Encarna at Night.“ Ask Encarna.

Can I please talk to Encarna at Night?

You're on the air with "Encarna at Night.“

- Encarna? - Yes!

Listen, honey. I'm calling because

I was frying some empanadillas

for my two boys sewing here in Mostoles.

So I thought, I'll call Encarna

so I won't miss her program because I really like it.

So I thought, I'll call Encarna.

Amancio? Amancio... Amancio!

Okay, look.

That's why I called you.

Empanadillas for everyone.

- Can you hear me? - Yes!

Encarna?

-"Encarna at Night." - Listen, honey.

I was frying my boys sewing empanadillas in Mostoles...

Encarna?

Encarna!

Encarna! Where are you going in such a hurry?

Madrid. To run an errand.

Three for 5 euros.

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- Hi, Carola. - How are you?

Fine, as usual.

- Come in any time. - Bye.

Hey!

What did that dog do to you?

Clown!

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You with the glasses! I know your mother!

- You want a dog? - No.

- Maybe for 40 bucks. - Yeah?

What's his name?

- Your resumé is weak. - Weak?

I've been working non-stop since I was 17.

But not in Customer Service.

I think selling mattresses at age 17 is Customer Service.

- Do you know the brand? - What brand?

"Spain Mattresses."

From the Spain chain. You've never heard of it?

No.

It's totally famous.

We have stores in Leganés, Pinto, Alcorcón...

Everywhere.

Mine in Mostoles sells the most.

People prefer us to the huge mega stores

for personal treatment,

more human, less formal.

And if you can't adjust to your mattress,

we'll exchange it, no problem. And you know what?

We're leaders in rest and comfort.

I see you're good at what you do.

Since I was 17, it figures.

- That's why I want to change. - I understand.

Encarna from... Mostoles.

That's funny, right?

- What's funny? - Your name is Encarna and...

Have you got a car?

Hi, this is Ginés.

- Leave me a message. - Leave me a message.

- After the beep. - After the beep.

Thank you.

You're not answering, where are you?

I didn't get the job.

It was some bullshit and I need a car.

So what do I do?

Should I buy one? A cheap one?

Anyway, it doesn't matter.

Call me back.

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I'm good, I'm good.

Watch out, watch out.

Sorry.

You might as well have stayed home.

Thanks, Paquitín.

I can't lift heavy things with my hernia.

Hold this, handsome.

Where did you come from? Hi, there!

All set.

Hi, this is Ginés...

We don't exchange pillows. They're like underwear.

Have you ever exchanged panties before?

Where?

Aurori, sweetie. I have an errand to run.

Hold on. You're leaving me hanging again?

- And your coffee? - Drink it for me.

Take that mutt with you. Mutt, get out of there!

He's a fleabag. My whole body already itches.

Can you take him?

No way, my mom would kill me.

What happened, Ginés? I've been calling you for hours!

Always keep your phone with you!

Don't be angry. I don't know where I put it.

- His sugar dropped. - For the umpteenth time.

He's better now. Right, Ginés?

A quick shot and he's fine. Just a scare.

Lucky I came out for butane and saw him.

He was lying on the floor.

- Skipped breakfast? - Are you his granddaughter?

She might as well be.

She's always here. I live next door.

Who is that?

Jesusa, ma'am. Do you want him?

He's a sweetheart.

No way! What an eyesore!

The fridge is empty. You have to follow your diet.

I'll go buy you some food.

The damn thing is hungry.

Thank you.

What are you doing here?

Shopping-

- And you? - The same as you.

Shouldn't you be in the store?

Aurori can handle it.

Where did you run off to this morning?

- You didn't even say goodbye. - I had things to do.

"Things." You never tell me anything.

Who are all those vegetables for? For me?

She read about some chard diet and she wants to try it, that's all.

Why would Aurori go on a diet?

She has a beautiful figure.

I don't know, ask her. You're such a pain...

Hurry up!

Where are you going?

Run, silly! We can make it!

Mom!

Never again!

Why do you have to turn into a kamikaze

every time we cross the street?

Did it hit me? There you go!

Encarna!

Encarna, do you remember me?

Do you remember? It's me!

Maria Dolores.

I can't believe it!

You look exactly the same.

Not you. You've changed a lot.

- For the better. - I know, I know.

Brigi, it's great to see you.

- What happened? - My mother.

We're going to bury her.

My condolences.

Thanks, but I'm okay. Come with us.

Well... I don't know.

It's fine, come on.

We have to catch up. I'll bring her back later.

You look the same!

Hi, Elena. My condolences.

Don't think I'm crazy or insensitive.

I just got unhooked from the whole scene a while ago.

I've cried enough in my lifetime.

One way to look at it.

I lived in Phoenix, Arizona for five years.

But the company I work for transferred me here.

I work in the business world.

With high potential for expansion. Are you working?

Yeah, sure. Same job.

Still?

You couldn't drag me away.

How about boyfriends?

The same.

Happy and in love.

My life hasn't changed much.

You're still with...?