Private Desert (Deserto Particular)

I thought about you today as I ran.

I can’t quite explain it, but I always think about you when I’m running.

It’s a nice feeling, you know? Running and thinking about you.

But then, I felt breathless.

I stopped to catch my breath.

And only then I noticed the silence.

I looked everywhere around me.

I saw no one, nothing. Not a living soul, the sound of a car,

or a dog barking.

Remember when we talked about being alone in the world?

Well...

That must be similar to what I felt then.

Do you know what I realized in that feeling?

I wasn’t only longing for my breath.

I was longing for you.

I WONDER IF YOU'VE GONE TO BED YET?

I THINK I'M IN LOVE.

WET KISSES

Dad! How about we go to bed?

Hold on to me.

One, two, three and...

Are you good?

Finished?

Fuck, dad!

That's some bad aim, old man.

- Let's go! Put that pistol away. - Maria!

- Maria? - Maria!

You miss her shaking that limp dick, right dad?

Naughty dog. Let's go.

Easy, dad.

Let's go. Easy.

Hold on! That's it.

All good?

Good night, sergeant!

Hey, I want my nude!

No, dad. This one, dad. That's it!

Give me that arm.

Place your paw here.

Your arm.

Go.

Ready! Looking good, right?

Let's go?

Over here, dad! Dad!

Here.

Wait here, dad, alright?

- What's up, Pencai? - Hi, Moreira.

How are you, man?

Why not take the old man inside to see the fellas?

He'd feel miserable being recognized and not remembering anyone.

That's harsh, man! Your father was such an active guy.

And yourself? How’s things? Have they set a date for the trial?

Have they given you a new partner yet?

No. The brass left me on hold too.

Now I spend my days at the precinct, doing fuck all.

At least they didn’t freeze your paycheck.

It's tough, man! I need some work.

Fix me up in your business.

Can't do it, Moreira.

No one wants to hire me after that shitstorm.

Do me a solid, man!

- What about that arm? - I'll manage.

- You won't go crazy on me again? - No.

- If you fuck me over... - I won't, man. Relax.

Do you have formal clothing?

I'll lend you a piece, you can buy some later.

They'll pay you after the night shift, ok?

- Deal. Nine p.m. - Thanks!

Don't freak out on me, again.

Hey... Send my regards to the old man.

You have to call me before showing up, Daniel.

I wanted to surprise the old man. I promised him he’d see a babe today.

Déb. I need you to stay with him today.

- What about Maria? - I had to let her go.

I don't have any money!

- You fuck up and I have to fix it. - He's your father too!

Did you watch the news today?

Do you think they could arrest you?

Don’t forget his medication and his diapers.

Call me if you need anything.

You take care, sergeant!

- Daniel... - Don't forget the diapers!

Listen up. The job's very simple. Just stay alert,

and make sure everyone pays before leaving, and avoid any confusion, alright?

Are you carrying a piece? Hand it over.

Got it? Let's get to work!

Fuck, Dani! I haven't slept an ounce.

He paced around the house all night.

He’s probably just confused with the new house.

What's up, dad?

Dani. Come here.

- What? - Why don't we take him to a nursing home?

- They'd know how to treat his illness. - We've talked about this before, Déb.

Come on, dad!

I need your help again today. Sleep over at my place.

Give me a kiss.

Suit yourself. Let's go, dad!

I haven't slept either.

Wait up. I'll be right back.

Hello?

Speaking.

Yes, sir.

In one hour?

Yes, sir.

With all this backlash, the governor is demanding that I do something.

You and Pencai will have to undergo psychiatric monitoring, starting Thursday.

The Military Police PR will follow up.

Sir, Pencai had nothing to do with what happened.

He was there and didn’t stop you, officer.

Sir, with all due respect, it was an incident.

An incident? Have you even watched the footage?

Sir, you know that was the first time that happened in one of my trainings.

How could you let that cellphone pass around?

Everyone's breathing down my neck.

The honor of the officers' school is in jeopardy because of you, Moreira.

That's an order! You and Pencai will undergo psychiatric assessment.

Think about it, son. This will be good for you when the trial comes.

- How's the rookie? - Same way as you left him.

Dismissed.

I'm sorry.

Are you really, officer?

You're quiet today. Is everything alright?

I really need to talk to you. Hear your voice.

What are you doing, dad?

Come on, give me that gun.

Come on, dad.

Alright. Alright.

Who gave you that?

You can't smoke.

Truth is, I went along with it all, right old man?

You're just fucking with me with that silence of yours, right?

Let's change your clothes. Come on.

How’s college going?

I'm not sure I want to spend my life inside a doctor's office.

I should do something I love, and not what father wanted for me.

What do you think?

Whatever you choose will always frustrate you.

Are you talking about me or yourself?

- What a mess! - What do you expect? Two men living alone!

I see! Cleaning is a woman's job?

- That's not what I meant. - But that’s what you said.

Dumbass!

Loser!

Guess who I ran into a few days ago?

Ana.

- So what? - Don't you want to know anything about her?

- Nothing? - No.

- Not a thing? - Where are you going with this talk?

- Are you seeing someone? - What is this? An interview?

You want to be a journalist now?

Just trying to bond with my older brother.

Right... You want money, is that it?

- Cut the bullshit! - Then what's with the sweet talk?

I know you.

- I’m seeing someone. - Again?

It’s serious this time.

So it wasn't serious before? Was it a joke?

Fuck. You never take me seriously. I can never have a proper conversation with you.

My bad. Go ahead. Tell me about this boyfriend.

I'm listening.

Fine, don’t say anything.

We’re thinking about moving in together.

Déb, think this through. How long do you know this guy? A month or two?

Take it easy! What's the rush?

Who said it's a guy?

Her name is Anaiane.

We met in college and we're really enjoying each other.

She owns a thrift store downtown and asked me to work with her. To manage it.

I think it'll work out.

What do you think?

What is it, Daniel?

Why the long face?

What's going on, Sara?

I called you over ten times, I texted. Are you ok?

I'm worried. Pick up the phone.

DID I DO SOMETHING TO HURT YOU?

Hi, Daniel!

I loved your last message.

If I could, I'd teleport right into your arms too.

This distance is terrible, right? I want to see all those places you talked about.

If you ever come here, I'll take you to see the most beautiful place in the world!

We’re just past 10 a.m. in Petrolina, the rural California

Temperature is already at 38ºc.

Our maximum for today should be 42ºc.

Thermal sensation is about at 46ºc.

Business trip?

Vacation.

Vacation? People often prefer to stay in Juazeiro or Petrolina..

They say there's the wineries, river bathing..

Can’t really go river bathing, right? And it's quieter around here too.

What happened there?

- Bike accident. - Right during your vacation. What a shame!

I’ll let you rest now. If you drove all the way from the south you must be shattered.

- Mrs. Arlete! - Yes? I'm coming!

Do you know this woman by any chance?

Never seen here before.

- Is she from around here? - Yes.

No... Never seen her.

- You sure? - Never...

Thank you!

Another one.