The Uninvited Guest (El Habitante Incierto) (El habitante incierto)

THE UNINVITED GUEST

DAY 1

ENTRANCE

STUDY

What are you doing?

Nothing. I was just looking for something.

You could have called.

I didn't think you were home.

- Didn't you see the lights on? - Yes, but they're always on.

How did you get in?

- Give me them. - No.

- Come on, Vera, give me them. - I won't give them to you, Felix.

This is my house now, Vera.

Yeah? Well, these are still my things.

Let's see.

I don't feel like arguing, okay?

I don't want to bother at all.

I'll give them back to you when I get all of my things.

And when will that be?

When I can get to it.

Could you stop making so much noise, please?

Thanks.

Shit, Felix.

What are you looking for?

Nothing, just some reports I need.

- Want some help? - No thanks.

Did you find your portrait?

No.

How about you?

No, me neither.

Do you still want it?

Of course. I'd love to have it.

It must be up here in the attic...

in one of these boxes. One of these hundreds of boxes.

How's the new apartment?

Fine.

That's good. What's it like?

You wouldn't like it, it's too small.

- How many square feet? - About 350.

- That's all? - Yeah, that's all.

Even if it were smaller, it would still be better than living here.

You're going to miss all that space.

I don't think so, Felix.

- I don't need very much... - If you're sharing it.

Look, you find couples all the time living in 350 square feet.

You can't even find yourself in your own house.

It's too big. Too organized.

- Too... perfect. - I've always needed space.

Your things are still here since you took off two months ago.

Two months.

So you can finally take them with you.

This place looks like a warehouse.

They will be out by tomorrow.

Sure.

They will be gone by tomorrow.

I promise.

DAY 2

Again?

You dirty-ass dog.

Come here.

Don't even think about. Don't even...

Vico? Vico?

Leave Vico alone. What do you think you're doing?

What do you think I'm doing? Getting your dog out of my kitchen.

- You can't control him. - He's just a dog.

Yeah, a dog who barks all day long.

He barks because he wants to say something.

What he wants is to sneak in my kitchen every morning.

So what?

If I wanted a dog I'd buy one. Do you understand, Mrs. Miller?

It's Mueller, not Miller.

I don't care.

Mr. Felix, maybe you'd be better off with a dog.

Even more so now that you're alone.

He'd keep you company and "he'd" treat the neighbors decently.

Look, do me a favor and get out of my house.

I don't want your dog in my kitchen ever again, got it?

And don't you ever put your hands on my dog again. You got it?

- Good day, Mrs. Mueller. - Auf wiedersehen, Herr Felix.

Herr Felix.

Yes, Mr. Gilberto, I know.

We had to build another kitchen...

another room.

We had to double the rooms.

Modifications like that always result in a smaller kitchen on one end

or a larger room on the other end.

I'm sorry, but I have to go.

We'll talk later.

She's not coming in?

I'm sorry to bother you so late,

but could I make a call?

What?

May I use your phone?

There's a phone booth right over there.

I know, but it doesn't work.

It's very urgent.

Yes, of course, if it's so important.

Thank you.

Your house is huge.

Thank you. You like it?

Of course.

I remodeled it myself.

How many square feet?

About 4,000.

With the basement, of course. It must have a basement.

Yes.

Well, here you go.

Thank you, you're very kind.

Could you give me a moment, please?

Of course, I'm sorry.

Take your time. Feel at home.

Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

Are you down there?

Hello?

...over time, the cuckoo is born first,

who makes sure to get out of the way of his future step-siblings,

pushing the eggs toward the outer part of the nest.

Once he gets alone,

he'll get the necessary food from his step-parents.

Is someone there?

DAY 3

Where's the restroom, please?

Are you going to let me in?

So what do you think of the apartment?

- Well, it's centrally located. - Yeah, the view is terrible.

It gets good light.

The shower is not very discreet either.

It's practical having it so close by.

Now you're going to tell me that it's not small.

Small? No, it's...

It's very cozy.

- It's very charming. - Yeah.

And it's intimidating, as well.

- Yeah. - It's ideal.

Yeah, it's ideal.

It's ideal for you...

and for a couple as well.

Isn't that what you said?

With 350 square feet they'd be bumping into each other every minute.

Yeah, or they would end up killing each other.

It reminds me of my apartment in college.

It was just like this one.

No... please.

Stop right there, all right?

It seems like there is no space for us.

I'm really sorry.

It doesn't matter anyway, I was just kidding.

- It's all over. - Over.

It's not over either. You can count on me whenever.

- What mean "count on you whenever"? - Well, yeah.

There's too long of a history between us for there not to be...

a friendship, right?

- A friendship? - Yes, a friendship.

You can call me when you want...

if you ever need anything.

Great. I'm the only one who needs you.

Felix, no.

I need you at times, too, you know?

Sometimes I'd do anything to have you by my side.

Then why did you leave?

- What sense does this make? - I don't want to talk about that.

- Is there someone else? - What?

Another person?

Shit. I have to go.

Felix, there isn't anybody else.

Not in the way that you think.

Damn.

Police.

There's someone in my house.

Be careful. He's probably armed with a knife.

- Sir. - Yes?

Come upstairs, please.

What?

There's no one here.

Have you searched the entire house?

Yes, of course.

He couldn't have left.

Could you tell us exactly where you saw him?

He was in the study. I thought I saw him in there.

"I thought"?

So you didn't really see him.

Of course I really saw him. I'm telling you he was there.

Where did you supposedly see him?

Where?

- There. - Where?

Right there.

Here, underneath the table.

Right.

Well, there's no one here either.

Right.

Not here, not anywhere in this house.

But... are you sure?

What do you think?

I ask because he could be hiding.

Hiding?

Yes, hiding.