The Insomnia Club (El Club de los Insomnes)

I only hear my steps and the lamps buzzing.

Then, that hole of light appears.

It invites me to go through.

But it doesn't matter how fast I run or if I want to go through...

I always stop at the same place.

And I wake up.

And I can't go back to sleep.

And do you think, Santiago, that in your dream--

Nightmare.

It is a nightmare.

...that in your nightmare,

you will be able to go through that limbo when you decide, in your life,

to change what is not useful for you?

I thought that was what we were doing, changing what is not useful.

Yes, of course.

But change does not come only from our sessions,

these are only the tool.

Change will come when you put into practice what we talk here,

but if you insist on leaving your apartment every time you wake up,

then it is clearly impossible to move forward.

Well, we will see each other next week at the same time.

No.

The truth is that I don't see any progress with insomnia

or with my mood.

Are you sure that is what you want?

Yes.

Alright.

If you change your mind, you can always call my secretary to set an appointment.

If I am available, of course.

Of course.

Hi, how are you? Can you talk?

I need to speak to you, it's a little urgent. Bye.

Did you get my last text? If you can, let me know. I love you.

What's up?

The envelope with my shift sales is in the usual place.

You are always so organized, Charly.

And you, always a jerk.

Yes.

But I don't think he told me.

Yes.

Hi.

No.

No, it's just Santiago. He just came in.

No, tell me.

Yes.

Good evening.

And some menthol cigarettes, please.

And this too, please.

It's $180.

Is everything okay?

Distinguished clients.

Thank you.

Your cigarettes.

ELVES

You will wear out that flyer from reading it that much.

One day you will come and the only thing behind the counter will be the flyer.

What's up, matador?

Still with that chasing delirium?

It is so easy to go through a fucking door.

I want to see you go through it

without knowing what the fuck is on the other side.

If you are so brave.

You just don't give up, do you?

You haven't won in a month.

The magnifying glass.

The loser dances the whole song.

Come on, play.

Fiona's nest is ready. I'll see you tomorrow.

And if we put this here...

Li-ger.

Huh? There you go.

My bad luck is over.

Bullshit, that word doesn't exist.

-What? -Liger.

A liger is the hybrid between a lion and a tiger, you ignorant.

What the fuck?

I bet you watch Discovery Channel or some shit like that

when you don't waste your time here.

Yes. Well, that means you accept it.

-I accept you watch too much TV. -Chill out, Daniela, come on.

Okay, where do ligers live? Have you seen one in the zoo?

No.

Is she smoking?

She's smoking.

Hey.

Hey, you.

Shh.

Hey.

Zombie.

Didn't you see the big no smoking sign?

I'm sorry.

It's $50.

Distinguished clients.

Look.

This one survived.

How about you keep cleaning? You are already down there.

I'm sorry. I'll help you.

No. He can do it.

I'm really sorry.

It's okay, relax.

Who hasn't had a damn bag ripped?

Can we help with anything else?

No, nothing.

Good night.

Thank you.

Fuck, I thought she'd never leave, man.

Don't be an ass.

You could tell she was having a bad time.

-Hey. -Let me see.

Do you clean like that at your house?

Santiago, can't you see I'm showering?

I didn't know it bothered you.

Whatever.

I'm coming.

Hi there.

Hi, handsome.

What's up, Beck? Everything okay?

Fiona...

Hi, sweetie.

How are you?

Are you okay?

What's up, Santi?

You look terrible, man.

Where did you party last night?

Hey.

Talking about partying,will you go to the new girl's lunch?

Did you see her, man? She's fucking hot.

Let's see who fucks her first.

I hope it's not fucking Toño, he's such a player.

I don't know what women see in that guy.

So, 12:30, the Italian place? I'm talking to you. Are you going or what?

If I finish this.

Okay.

-Take care of it, I'll go check on Fiona. -Okay.

How did you feel when you realized you were pregnant?

Eh?

Ha!

For real, how do you win every time if you only read that crap?

I only read them on Tuesday, the day they come out, judgmental ass.

Let's see if I catch some of your refinement.

Only for a moment, creep.

Good evening to you too, Daniela.

I wasn't talking to you, sir, but with this disrespectful guy.

Ooh...

I think his pack kicked him out.

Why do you say that?

Look at him, he's miserable, fucked, sad.

I don't think so, he seems very sharp.

He even joked. Besides, I don't see any bruises.

Come on, he's very old.

He's the oldest werewolf. Show some respect.

This ones were brought late, right?

They are not cold enough.

The truck got stuck in traffic and the delivery guy left them at the gate.

-I put them in the fridge. -There are no more gentlemen.

I'm sorry, sir. You are $2 short.

What?

The prices went up again?

Yes, sir. You know these damn politicians, always rising taxes.

Two.

-Thank you. -You're welcome.

Hmm.

The moon is very pretty.

You should go out and breathe into the night, Daniela.

He's still the leader of his pack, man.

Aha.

Ah...

You're embarrassed that that guy knows your literary preferences.

-So you say. -So you do.

-So you try. -So you bite.

Shut up.

Hi.

Hi.

I found in my apartment...

Well, I brought you this.

I think you'll use it more than I.

Tonight is gossip night, not Scramble night.

It's okay, we can improvise.

You? Improvise? Mr. Routine.

Stop it.

She brought us a game.

Relax, Sister Charity.

Don't worry, these won't break.

It's $20.