The Burning Plain

Get up.

What?

You fell asleep again.

Just 5 more minutes, please.

No... get up.

Hey.

Late night?

- I guess. - Again?

- Again. - Hm, same guy?

- No. - Do I know him?

Maybe.

Does he know me?

Good morning everyone.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Talk to me, Lawrence, what we have for specials?

- Lobster in white wine sauce. - Mh'hm.

- What else? - Spinach and almonds.

Seafood linguini in a tomato sauce.

That looks good.

More than 25 no-shows from last nights wedding?

Welcome back, Mr. and Mrs. Dunning.

- So nice to see you again. - Nice to see you too.

You remember Sophie?

She'll escort you to your usual table, have a lovely meal.

Follow me.

Sylvie, table six needs help with wine.

Alright, thank you.

- Good afternoon. - Hi.

Huh... Vivian just told me you need a wine recommendation.

Yeah, we're having the "Petite Filet".

Um...

I would... highly recommend the 87 "Castle Chateau".

- It's a beautiful Bordeaux. - Hm...

no, I haven't heard of it.

It's not on our list...

we have it on special reserve down in the cellar...

I think you really would enjoy it.

Why, thank you, that would be fantastic.

Be right back.

- Um, table 18 wanted their checks. - Okay.

What's the matter? Excuse yourself...

- and get Vivian to do it. - You Sure?

Going out for a quick cigarette, alright?

Okay.

That was great suggestion, that "Chateau Castle.

It's one of my favorite.

Yeah, what other kind would you recommend?

That'd be depending on the meal.

Well, if that's okay to figure that out, tonight over dinner?

I don't socialize with customers.

This is where my father and that fucking slut burned.

How the fire start?

The cops said they left the gas on and it exploded.

So, it was an accident?

Yeah... That's what the Sheriff said.

They were fucking when they died.

Their bodies got stuck together cause of the fire?

They had use a knife to cut them apart.

And who was the bitch?

Some married woman, from I don't know.

Here's where they met.

Halfway between both towns.

What the hell are you doing?

Let me guess what was going on through dad's head while he was burning.

Why'd you bring, Xavier?

Because he's my friend.

You bury dad tomorrow and you're running a circus.

I ain't running no circus, bitch.

Fuck you.

Hey, Mama, Aunt, Rebecca...

Did you fight with Cristobal?

No.

Because, I don't wanna anymore fighting.

Now more than ever.

Okay.

Hey, that's my dad's whiskey.

Is it?

When the hell is he gonna drink it?

Santiago?

- Excuse me, father. - Cristobal.

Your mom ain't going to the funeral.

Me and Rebecca and ain't going either.

This son of bitch doesn't deserve this funeral today, damn.

Take care of everything, both of you.

Protecting us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom in Heaven...

forever and ever.

Amen.

In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

- Amen. - Amen.

Who are they?

I don't know.

And now we bid farewell, of our brother, Nick Martinez.

I hope your father's rotting in hell.

That wetback piece of shit took away the best thing I ever had.

Hey! Leave the boys alone.

Alone?

It's their father's fault that my kids lost their mom.

And I hope you rot too.

What's the location?

There's a job over in the Free Azt calcium area.

- Anybody interested? - Good.

How much does the job pay?

How much do you pay? 50 pesos.

- It's 80 acres. - Good, I'll do it.

The plane's ready to take off.

One, two, three, four, five...

Maria, come on!

I'm coming.

Maria, let's go!

Maria, stop playing and do what your papa tells you.

See you later.

- Do you fly? - Yeah, I do.

Hey, Daddy, what up?

Hey, honey, we have a job.

- Can I stay with my friends? - Sorry honey, we gotta go.

Please...?

- Please, dad. - No, honey.

- Come on... Come on... - Stop...

We gotta a job to do, let's go.

Alright, we're ready to take off.

You have the coordinates?

Yeah... I just remit it to the G.P.S.

This is the farm area.

- Hello. - Good day.

Santiago Martinez, this is my partner.

- Nice to meet you. - Hi.

This whole area, about 80 acres, that need to be sprayed.

We also have a cabin ready for you to use...

while you're doing this job.

It's over there, it has a kitchen, you can make tortilla's.

- You need anything else? - No, thank you.

- We'll be fine, See you. - See you.

- See you. - See you.

Hey, a question, can we use the bike?

- Sure, use it. - Great.

- What? - Who's gonna use it first?

- Let's toss a coin. - Toss the coin.

- Call it, heads or tails? - Heads.

Tails.

- Go ahead and take my turn. - Appreciate it.

You stay here and help him. until I get back.

Be back in a minute.

Hey, what's the matter? You forget how this works?

- I'm gonna go buy some cigarettes. - Okay, I'll finish my chores.

Good.

I'm sorry I'm late. I... couldn't get away.

Don't worry.

Can I get in?

Sure.

Hi.

Hi.

Not there...

Please.

If you want we could do this some other day?

No. No.

It's okay.

Listen...

My cousin lent me his place.

I never been there.

But he tells me, it's far from everything.

You wanna go?

It isn't the Hilton.

I want cereal, Mariana.

I wanted mine over easy.

Well, that's too bad, eat these because I got 'em all done.

Hey, Mariana, what's for dinner?

You can fix you and your friends some cereals.

Hi, all.

The supermarket was packed.

The lines were wrapped around the aisles.

Did your daddy call?

Yeah, he said he's gonna be back day after tomorrow.

He's making a delivery to Abilene.

That's okay.

I'll do it.

Hey.

Hey, guess what?

Senator Parks office just called.

He's coming in today for lunch with a party of eight.

Shit! He couldn't call a day ahead?

Lawrence?

Senators party is coming in 2 hours, they want the usual.

Two hours? Was he expecting to get everything?

I'm gonna call Forresters fish market see what they got.

Where were you last night?

What?

Where were you last night?

Home.

Who with?

You promised never to ask any questions.

Who the fuck with?

I have work to do.

I'll be right back with another bottle, you all enjoy your meal.

Why is the Senators wine glass empty?

Sylvie, I'm sorry.

The Senator seemed pleased.

I'll say. He left a 500 dollar tip.

I think he wants us to vote for him in this next election.

- You're unbelievable. - No, I'm not.