Until She Remembers

You are the one who has it.

Are we coming with them later?

It's okay.

FEMALE HEROES

Wait for me outside.

I'll just go to the restroom.

Okay.

Wait for me outside.

- Okay. - All right?

- Rene! - Hey, Tonette!

- They're calling for a faculty meeting. - What about?

I don't know. Maybe about the student's grades…

For you, sir and ma'am!

Sir, do my parents really need to come?

- Thanks for the coffee. - All right.

Your student is nice.

But why do you need her parents?

Why did you give them our coffee?

Don't fuss about it. I'll just buy you another.

- Let's cross the street! - I'm scared, brother!

They won't run us over, I promise!

- You want to cross? - Yes.

All right, wait.

I'll guide you, but let's hurry.

Go!

Where are you headed?

- Where are you boys headed? - Just over there.

- Where are you going? - There.

- That way? - Yes.

Light's green. We can cross now.

Pedestrians may now cross…

- We can cross now. - Okay.

Or if we have a Scotch, that'll keep him there longer.

Oh my God. Who put all this peanut butter here?

Why do we have so many jars here? Nobody eats this!

Bianca, you've been working for me a long time.

- Tomorrow? I have a trip to Cebu. - But then, it was kind of long...

- Cebu? What time are you leaving? - Yes. Tell your Mom.

- Tonight. - Just for them.

So, you're not coming.

- Mom, you're needed in school tomorrow. - Gloria! She needs something.

- Can't your dad go? - He's going to Cebu.

Okay, I'm hurrying already.

All right.

Just give him whatever he wants. I'm leaving.

Babe, please put the groceries in the fridge, all right?

- Please, take care of it. - What?

Put this stuff in the fridge.

Yes, I've got it.

Mom?

Oh!

There's a lot of food in the cabinet, okay?

Concha!

Angel's here!

Hey, Angel!

Grandma!

What is it?

Oh, don't! My hands are dirty!

- What brings you here? - You should've worn gloves.

This is Roger, my friend.

Grandma, come with me to school.

What?

I need you there.

Why?

The teacher wants to talk.

Why me? What about your parents?

Daddy's going to Cebu.

Your mommy?

I'm not sure she heard me.

Come on, Grandma.

Angel, I've been gardening. You see how dirty I am.

Why didn't you wear gloves?

The plants won't feel my care if I don't touch them.

Ma'am, I invited you here

to inform you…

MR. RENE B. SANCHEZ PROFESSOR

…that Angel's grades are failing.

She can take remedial classes, but maybe that's not enough.

She needs to take summer classes in math and in chemistry.

Angel.

You have to pass the summer classes so you won't have to repeat Grade 12.

All right.

Actually, if you pass this summer,

That's what's nice about it.

You just need to pass these two subjects.

All right.

Thank you.

Angel.

Let's go.

When is your flight?

Tonight.

So?

What do we do about Angel?

Obviously, you take charge of her.

You know we have to deal with Angel's issues.

She'll have more years of schooling.

You're the mother. You take care of her. What do I know about that?

Just because I am the mother?

What about you? Aren't you her father?

You have a responsibility to her.

Do I need to carry everything?

We both made her.

Why would you push that problem on me?

You're the mother. I should focus on my job.

You should manage the home, not me.

I work too!

Just because we're both working, you won't attend to your child?

So when it comes to caring for her, I should do it solo?

That's your duty. Don't force it on me.

Don't forget our roles.

I forget...

My God, Raymund!

From the start, you didn't participate in rearing Angel.

It's always me, the mother.

Why is that?

Do your part now.

Give me...

Am I asking for too much?

Oh, my God. Can I do the asking now?

What are you saying? I've stayed here for so long.

All that time, I was here for you. What am I to you?

Was I useless?

Yes, you were here. You go in and out of the house…

Without even asking how we're doing, how we're getting by on our days!

How you talk! Who stayed home, huh?

- Who was there? - Exactly.

- I'm the one who's always here. - Even on weekends, you weren't home!

I'm working. Come on! You were the one who's not here!

- You take care of Angel now! - That's no excuse!

You know what? That will do her good.

Bring her to Cebu with you. Give her a fresh start.

She can make new friends.

She doesn't need to be here. I have nothing left for her.

I have given her so much.

I've had enough.

I'm done with Angel. I'm done with you.

I'm done with this kind of life.

Your turn. Do your part.

For God's sake!

I'm done.

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Where are you? Why weren't you picking up?

I was with my mom. We went shopping. We ate out.

Why didn't you text me?

Ran out of battery.

Ran out? How come you can text me now?

Nonsense.

Of course, I tried to turn on the phone to reply to you.

Now you're annoyed, when this is the only time we can talk.

I wanted to tell you something!

Never mind!

- What did you get? - Why do I have a tank top?

- I can't open mine. - I got a tank top.

Open it. Hurry!

- Open it. Help me! - Let's see.

You're so excited for it.

Wait, what's this?

This should be mine! Take mine!

Concha?

Angel will be staying here with us for now.

Oh?

What happened?

Let me stay here, Grandma.

All right.

Same room as always.

Bring your luggage there.

Sorry?

I said bring your things to your room.

All right.

Anyway, what happened to your school?

It's all settled.

All right, take your things upstairs.

This is my grandma's house. I'll give you a tour.

Here, look!

Check this out. So cute!

Does this still work?

Here's a painting of my darling grandma.

Hi, Grandma.

And then here, we have… the family photos!

We look alike, right? Beautiful.

Isn't she perfect?

My grandma is so beautiful.

See where I inherited my looks from?

What's this?

Is this thing working?

How do you use this?

Never mind. I might break it.

This way leads back to the living room.

See how huge Grandma's house is? My gosh!

So, that's it! That's Grandma's house.

No bashing, okay?

Help me catch one. We'll have chicken soup later.

- Okay. - Go on.

Pick a fat one.

Wait.

The tail.

Wait, I'll let it relax a bit. Wait.

It might poop on me!

Wait.

Doggie?