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Is the fire too low?

Okay, that's better.

- Everything is here. - It's more than enough for everyone.

I work on the land right over there.

And there is a really bad plague. Have you seen it here?

Yeah, there's some here. That's why we're harvesting this now.

But it's also the right age at five years.

It's almost ripe, too. So it's old enough to harvest.

- Good morning, Juan. - Good morning.

- Coffee? - Thanks.

You're welcome.

Motherfucker.

- It doesn't want to start, ma'am? - No, Juan. Can you take care of it?

If it starts, give the keys to Rosa, please.

Of course.

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Good morning!

Good morning!

Place the sticker upward Juanita, otherwise you will be here all night.

Sounds good.

- Good morning Cirilo. - Good morning señora María.

- Beto, how many have you done? - One palette ma'am.

- Is there sufficient fuel? - Yes, we have enough.

- We're ready to start it up. - Great, we should let everyone know.

- Did they fix the pump? - Yes, it's ready too.

- And you saw it working? - Yes I did.

Here comes Pepe.

- Good morning Cirilo! - Good morning!

- What's up? - How's it going?

- All good. - How's it going here?

- Excuse me, I'm going. - Go ahead.

Cirilo, will you leave the gate open, I'll be coming back this week.

I wanted to tell you María that the Fusarium plague is coming back.

- And so, I want to come by more often. - Thank you.

It's ready! Move the car forward a little, so I can close the doors.

Go around and get the paperwork from Cirilo!

- Thanks. - You're welcome.

Beto.

- Thank you. - Welcome.

Cirilo.

Hello.

- How's it going ma'am? - How's Sofi doing?

She's recuperating ma'am. Thank you.

That's good.

Look. I'll make up your salary as soon as I can.

It's okay. Don't worry about it ma'am, I understand.

Say hello to all the family.

Of course, ma'am. I'll see you later.

- Rosa! - Yes?

Bring me warm tortillas and take these.

I'll bring them right away.

- Good afternoon ma'am. - Good afternoon Juan.

I'm starting my shift.

- Good. - Excuse me.

Go ahead.

Sorry ma'am, could I borrow the plow that's in storage?

I'd like to try growing some corn.

In storage... oh, yeah take it.

- Thank you, ma'am. - Sure.

Let me know if it's too tight.

Same as always?

Yes.

Take a spoon or a fork, Gael.

Fabián, can you pass me a fork for Gael... Give it to Gael.

No Gael, don't play with your food.

Ah, María is here.

Hot dog!

Good afternoon.

Hi ma'am. It's great that you could make it.

Hi Rosa, here is the gift.

- Thank you, Rosa. - You can put that on the table.

There's a seat for you here.

- Do you want something to drink? - Yeah, you know...

- Tequila? - Yes, please.

One tequila for Señora María, please.

- Are you hungry? Can I bring you food? - The tequila first, please.

- Thank you. - Of course.

- Hello. - Hi.

Are there any more plates?

They're gone.

Who didn't get a piece of cake?

Me!

Do you want some also?

I'll serve you.

Wait! Wait!

Ok, ok, ok!

Everyone sing to her!

Go! Go! Do not lose the target because if you lose it, you'll lose your way!

- Can I sit? - Of course.

- How's the party going for you? - Too many children, no?

Obviously...

Is it tequila?

- Do you want some? - Yes.

Flaco!

No! Pour it in one like mine.

Yes, ma'am.

- It doesn't taste the same. - I bet.

Thank you.

Alright, cheers!

Wow, it's really tasty. I can taste the barrel.

- You know? - Of course.

I worked for more than ten years in a tequila factory.

There were layoffs and I got the bad news.

And I moved here; I haven't been here for too long.

What did you do?

So many things...

Where do I begin?

Well, look...

I oversaw the warehouse, I did inventory, I helped my boss manage employees.

I handled payroll. You see, a little bit of everything.

I helped my boss with tequila inventories.

I handled merchandise entering and leaving the factory.

Many things...

I also oversaw government regulations. You must know that's a challenge.

Sometimes I even managed the janitors...

And even fed the horse! Why not? A little bit of everything.

You must've charged a lot of money for all of that.

Only what was fair.

Yeah...

You know.

Do you also cook?

Not really.

I'm joking.

I almost fell for it.

I'm actually looking for someone with your profile.

Yeah?

Señora María!

Oh, I see...

- Wait a second. - Of course.

You tell me...

I can't promise you anything, but come by the factory tomorrow.

Really? Just tell me what time and I will be there.

- Come in the afternoon. - Alright. I won't be late.

Señora María, will you take a photo with us?

- It was nice to meet you. - But it's a family photo Rosa.

You are part of the family.

Cousin, get over here!

- Me too? - Yes!

Yamis, come!

- Do I leave my hat on? - However you like!

Come here, next to María.

Hey, Mauricio you're blocking me.

Get a little bit closer.

Gael, look at the camera, honey.

One, two... Hey, smile a little bit!

Cheese!

And here are my ovens.

Two on this side.

- Can I go in? - Yeah, just be careful.

The four of them are made of clay.

They're quite spacious.

They're big... The agave pines arrive there and then go to the grinding belt.

Five mills and the chopping machine.

And here are the tanks for juices and nectar.

We produce our own yeast.

Oh, yeah?

My yeast is preserved in the National Polytechnic Institute... My mother yeast.

- No way! Really? - Yes.

Wow, that must cost you a good chunk of money.

It's worth it.

Then, from the twenty-liter tank it goes to the three hundred one...

and then flows down to these of three thousand.

Yeah.

And here's where it's mixed together...

...of juices, nectar and yeast.

- That's what they call mosto. You know? - Yes, I know.

Our fermentation begins here.

Look, here's where they should put the final product.

And here all the materials. Like it should be.

And there put the empty boxes and caps. Because it looks a mess.

- Look at where the boxes and caps are. - Exactly.

That's why I need someone with your profile.

To help me.

Those details really matter.

They really do.

But you know there's a serious agave crisis right now.

Yes.

But this factory is projected to expand, we're going to do really well.

It's just that right now I can't pay you a full salary.

- But I could give you housing and food. - Seriously?

Well, if it's not too much to ask for, I'd be grateful.

Not at all, we'll help each other!

Look...

Where?

Oh, yes. They're here.

These are the bank statements for the year.

Look.

Check them.

And know what?

You're going to come with me on Saturday when I pay the workers.

So, they can meet you.

Ok.

Eventually you can do it on your own.

Look. This is my list of agave farmers.

The ones with the asterisks... It's urgent for you to call them.

Ok.

Because it's urgent to buy agave from them.

- Yes? - Yeah, I will.

This one especially, I have dealt with him for months.

And I don't know why he won't answer my calls now. Insist.