Culpa Tuya (2024) Movie Script
1
Your Fault
- Thank you for coming.
- Ciao.
Eh-eh-eh! Those glasses
stay here. Thank you.
Hey, it's not an
aphrodisiac cocktail, is it?
When you go up to the
room, you'll see it's not.
- Ciao, Noah.
- Ciao.
Hey, I didn't see Nick!
Yeah, he couldn't come.
He's doing an internship at
a law firm in San Francisco.
And I keep telling his father not
to give him too much work, but...
- [chuckles]
- The glasses.
- What a shame.
- Anyway...
- Ciao, Mara.
- Have fun.
- Your mother's cocktail is disgusting.
- Yeah, it tastes like melted candy.
Look, come with me.
The party starts now.
- There you go.
- But only one, okay?
Tomorrow I have to help
Morti and Petra clean up.
For God's sake, let them do their job.
Don't complicate it for the rest of us.
Besides, tomorrow is a holiday!
It's the end of high school.
Oh...
I don't know if I'll go.
I don't feel like it.
Hey.
What's wrong?
It will soon be a year
since my father's death.
Look at me.
I don't want to
see you cry, okay?
He had it coming.
Yeah, I know.
You must stand before him and say
goodbye to him once and for all.
Someday. I promise.
What a shitty year, huh?
I don't know what I
would've done without you.
But I'm not enough
for you, am I?
I have hardly seen Nick
all these months, damn it.
I don't even know
why I'm taking this.
Because when you do see each
other, all you do is fuck.
You don't waste time.
It's squeezing the
most out of time.
You're sure squeezing the most
out of him, right, sweetie?
You extract all his juice.
Come on. Here's to
finally being legal age.
When you can finally
do whatever you want,
but you keep doing what
everybody else wants.
You have just invented
the 18-year-old crisis.
The magic pill.
I knew you'd come.
I missed touching you.
I can't tell.
You can't?
Mm. You taste like candy.
- I prepared a special cocktail.
- You did?
It's called Noah.
Care to try it? Huh?
I thought it
couldn't get better.
I have been rehearsing
a lot. Mentally.
I think you'll be very
happy being 18, Freckles.
Here. Your gift.
What is this?
Nick, it's beautiful.
Here.
I'll wear it forever.
Always.
I just gave you my
heart, Freckles.
Please don't break it.
Never.
Hey!
Yours, Noah!
Noah!
The party has already started!
Goodbye, high school!
Come on, girls! Let's
take off our uniforms.
What are you doing
here all alone?
We used to burn books.
The guys now are smarter.
They'll invent anything
to get them butt naked.
It's been five years
and it shows, huh?
You think?
The other day I asked Jenna what
she wanted for her birthday.
You know what she told me?
That she didn't care,
as long as it's nice outside so
that she can record an unboxing.
When did the wrapping start
being cooler than the gift?
We're getting old, man.
They're unboxing their life while
we are just crumpled wrapping paper.
Don't talk bullshit.
They're going to college.
While we work, they'll only
be thinking about having fun.
We are number one at having fun.
They're off to a dorm
full of people their age.
Don't worry. Those NPCs
are not worth shit.
I mean distance, man.
Noah is staying here while you
do an internship across the pond.
Jenna is going away to medical
school, and I cannot leave the garage.
They're going to fly solo, Nick.
Distance will ruin everything.
Thomas Green.
Noah Morn.
Jenna Tavish.
How are you, bro?
Never better.
Did you meet up
with the insurer?
Nope. Impossible. They won't
be sending any more cars.
Sons of bitches.
I am not good, Luca.
I can't do this.
- Don't even fucking say that.
- They all ask about you.
When you're not there, they
take their cars elsewhere.
Stay strong, brother.
I'll be out in a year.
I try, but...
I don't think the garage
will last that long.
Actually, I'm not sure it
will even last a month.
Not even a month?
The rent has gone up again.
I screwed up, man. I screwed up.
Listen, asshole.
I screwed up. You didn't, okay?
If we stop sending money,
Mom will start worrying.
Maybe a transfer of ownership...
We're not going to
close the garage.
You hear me?
Never.
I don't understand how they can give
those supercars to 18-year-old girls.
These parents have gone crazy.
Stupid spoiled brats.
Wow, looks like you've
spoiled the surprise.
- No.
- Yes.
Oh, my God!
I can't believe it!
Congratulations, nerd.
It's beautiful. This
is crazy! But...
No, no, no. No, no.
I shouldn't. No way.
Dude, 18-inch alloy wheels.
LED lights! I love it!
I love it.
Wow.
I want to tell you something.
Tell me.
I have been thinking
about it for a while.
Fuck, don't go so fast, please.
Don't be a pussy.
We have been hiding
for almost a year.
I am sick of tiptoeing down the
hall, and doing it in the garden.
On top of everything, your mother
has assigned Martn to spy on us.
- It was your father.
- No, sorry.
She's the one
controlling us all day.
Your father asked.
Morti told me.
Fine.
- It's all the same.
- It's not the same. But go on.
Fuck, can you stop?
You'll get us killed.
You've become such a
bore when you drive.
I want to show you something.
So? What do you think?
Well, it's amazing.
The rent has to
be obscene, right?
I don't know. It's a
gift from my grandfather.
- Nick, you can't accept it.
- And you can't accept that car.
I know.
It's a bitch to live with
contradictions, isn't it?
Especially if you're rich.
I'm not going back
to San Francisco.
That's going to kill my mother.
To be an intern, I'd rather stay here.
I hate being away from you, Freckles.
Plus, look at this light.
It's perfect for us.
Us?
Yes.
And it's close to
the university.
Isn't it a bit empty?
Well, there are some things
missing. A pull-up bar, a safe...
There is only one bed.
Well... that's all we need.
Just to kiss.
Lower.
Lower.
The perfect kiss... in
our perfect apartment.
Well, we can decorate it.
Though it seems a bit risky. I'm
not sure my mother will allow it.
- She doesn't have to find out.
- How won't she find out?
If I don't take the campus dorm,
where will I tell her I live?
Live?
That's not what you meant.
This is so embarrassing.
Fuck, I'm an idiot.
I am barely 18.
What was I thinking?
I don't know what I was thinking.
Please don't look at me.
I don't know what I wanted.
I've already accepted a car and that's
enough contradictions for one day.
I am an asshole, man.
You stressed me out with
the flying solo thing,
and I wanted to keep her close.
But I'm not sure I'm
ready to live together.
I was so happy. I lost it.
Girl, I swear romantic
love is a dangerous trap.
I'm telling you.
Look at my Prince Charming
tossing back Black Russians.
And with no remorse for bailing
out on me at my graduation.
I really want to live with her.
But, if I think twice,
I get stressed as shit.
- Want to talk about stress?
- Living with contradictions is fucked up.
How much does her outfit cost? The
dress, the shoes, the accessories...
Three thousand euros?
How can you think about that while
she makes out with someone else?
In your face.
That's for bailing out on me.
What was I thinking?
My mother has always taught
me not to depend on any man.
Yeah, well, and for me not
to depend on certain men.
Similar.
I cannot offer her a future with
that standard of living, man.
- Money isn't important.
- Until you don't have it.
But, anyway, you wouldn't know.
- I'm in no mood for your crap right now.
- Nor am I for yours.
Asshole.
My father just
bought a private jet,
and he won't even let me
take him out for dinner.
He makes me feel as if I were
rubbing the money in his face.
Well, maybe instead of taking
him to posh restaurants,
you could bring dinner
over to the garage.
Are you shitting me?
Girl, you grew up with Nick.
You're like his sister.
But I respect him, unlike you.
Please help me understand him.
I swear I saw fear in
his eyes yesterday.
It's the whole thing about
his mother abandoning him.
He's that simple.
Listen, he's crazy about you,
but it'll always be hard for him to commit
because he's afraid of being abandoned.
That's really deep, dude.
Thanks.
MOM
Well, it seems like
Jenna is bi now.
It's the Black Russians.
She won't remember tomorrow.
Why? What's in them?
No one knows.
Nobody has managed to
remember the ingredients.
Well, then...
to oblivion.
To oblivion.
Look, you each have a study.
- This one and this one.
- How cool.
And look at your bedroom.
It is so big. Wow.
What do you think?
With that amount, I could
rent four for myself, Mom.
Well, yes. But, at your
age, it is better to share.
Wow, this is lavish, isn't
it? What do you think?
- Hi. Good morning.
- Good morning.
I thought summer was
never going to end.
Me neither.
- What school are you coming from?
- Saint Marie.
- Ah. So are we.
- Really?
Yes. Well, her.
Have you met?
Uh... What? I don't think so.
Well, we got here last year.
We weren't here last year.
We took a sabbatical year.
It was two.
Yeah, two.
She never liked humanities, and
now she wants to study philology.
It's perfect, isn't
it? Shall we keep it?
I love it.
I'm Noah. Pleased to meet you.
Briar. My name is Briar.
Did you want to see me?
Come in, please. Nick, look.
This is Sofa Zabala.
She'll help you with
your internship.
She is our new junior
recruit, fresh out of Harvard.
Zabala. Are you the
minister's daughter?
I am here on my own
merits. How about you?
You were at one of her
birthdays when you were little.
- I don't know if you remember her.
- Uh, no.
I remember her sister
with eyes... like...
Strabismal?
Yes. And one of those
old braces, right?
- Yes.
- I don't have any sisters.
She was you.
Two direct hits.
Be careful with her. She's
going to be a great lawyer.
You won't hold it
against me, right, Sof?
First, my name is
Sofa, not Sof.
Second, I know your reputation,
so don't stare at my ass.
Stuck up.
Hello, Freckles.
So Nick finally has an
apartment, doesn't he?
Yes, so I've heard.
Is it nice?
I wouldn't know. I
haven't been there.
Listen.
I know this year
was hard for you.
- What Dad did was awful.
- I'm getting burned.
You're leaving for college in two weeks.
I think it's time for you and me to talk.
- I don't want to talk about that.
- But I do.
You know how hard it's been
for me to fit into this family.
You can't imagine the comments I
have to hear 'cause I married Will.
- Sure, Mom.
- They think I'm only after his money.
And now you do this.
Have you been spying on me?
Not me. Some paparazzi. Thank
God Will managed to stop it.
Can you imagine the headlines?
"First the mother, now the daughter,
after the Leisters' money."
And that could make the
holding's stock plummet, right?
I'll be more careful.
But I'm 18. Okay, Mom?
Yes. I was also of age
when I met your father,
when I thought he was
the right person for me.
Nick is not like Dad.
Yeah. I know.
But I think he
could hurt you too.
Do you really think he's given
up the illegal fights and races?
- I trust him.
- Oh.
- Because I know he loves me.
- Hmm.
Does he? Are you sure?
And I love him.
Not under my roof.
- Hi.
- It's done.
I told my father I'm not
going back to San Francisco.
- What did he say?
- I think he was expecting it.
Are you sure?
I just don't want you to
take a step backward for me.
Absolutely not.
The only thing is I have to share
my office with another intern.
Is she nice?
Well...
And pretty?
No way. She is crossed-eyed
and her feet stink.
Hey, we'll see each other later?
Um, later?
I am busy later. I have to...
I don't think I can.
I have... I have to work.
I have to split up the work.
I'll switch to voice call.
Hey, I miss you.
I miss you too.
My sister.
I love you.
Me too.
We are a very close-knit family.
Noah.
Come on! Everyone
out. The party's over!
Scram! Come on! Everybody out!
Here, let me take it.
Leave the glasses here, okay?
Come on! Out!
I'm so sorry.
I didn't have your contact
info to ask for permission.
- It's okay.
- I'm really sorry, okay?
Hey! Off you go. Go
fuck in your own home.
Get out. Come on!
I'll pick everything up.
I know this is no excuse, but they told
me you weren't coming until next week.
I know. It's just...
Things have been a bit rushed.
Come on. It's okay.
There you go. Tequila.
I can't see people suffer.
Because life is too wonderful
to waste it on sorrow.
You see, I have not
always thought that way.
Sometimes you find assholes
that make you do crazy stuff.
But, anyway, that was a long
time ago, and it's forgotten now.
Sorry.
Uh... I was looking
for my jacket.
- This one?
- Yes.
Thank you.
Are you okay?
Ignore him. He's the neighbor.
He's studying psychology.
I'll just pretend
I didn't see that.
Michael.
Noah. Pleased to meet you.
And he's doing an
internship in our college.
As a counselor. So if
you ever need anything...
He's really nice.
- Ciao.
- Ciao.
And he looks really nice.
Here. Cheers.
Excuse me. Your
ex-wife called again.
It's the fifth time this week.
Today, she asked for Nick.
Don't put her through.
You know. Hmm?
- Please.
- All right.
I've reconsidered it. I'll
help with the Ortega case.
Hmm. Too bad. Templeton for me.
Hi, Freckles.
How was the night
with the intern?
Well, she's really a
tough nut to crack.
And are her feet really stinky?
And her breath.
It seems like you were right.
There is chemistry between them.
You had a really good idea.
- Talk to me, Luca.
- Listen carefully.
There might be an opportunity
to save the garage.
Run! Pass it!
Amazing! And now...
Wow! You can do it!
Whoa! Can't you tackle me?
You go right, and I go
left, okay? And that's it.
Ready.
- Sister sandwich!
- Yay!
Tickles! Tickles!
- Bye, my love.
- Bye.
Bye, sweetie.
Go in, sweetie.
Hi, son.
Let's go.
I need to talk to you.
How dare you use Maggie
to get close to me?
You won't answer my calls.
I have no other option.
- We've nothing to talk about.
- Just a minute.
"A minute."
That is 60 seconds more than
what you have ever given me.
It's not what you think.
Listen to me, please.
Relax.
I hadn't seen her in years.
How can a mother
disappear like that?
Maybe there is
something we don't know.
Is it so easy to forget
someone you have loved?
My love.
Where are you going?
I still owe you
that kiss, don't I?
You mean...
What is happening here?
Wasn't I supposed to
be taking care of you?
If you want, it's
your turn next time.
Hey. No pressure, okay?
I still need to pass
the written exam.
I didn't know the masculine
G-spot was called H-spot.
- Do you know why they call it G-spot?
- It's G for "Goddamn." Fuck!
Nicholas Leister, you
know I don't like hickeys.
You have a hickey? Where?
Listen, it's not funny, okay? I hate
being marked. I am not a cow, Nick.
You aren't?
This specimen is property of
Leister Ranch. No way, all right?
Aren't you exaggerating
just a tiny little bit?
You think?
Would you like to be marked?
- You're going to freak out.
- No, okay?
No. No. No. No.
You're going to stay still.
YES, FRECKLES
And this one with
permanent marker. Yes.
YOU ARE MINE
Ta-da!
So this is your mansion.
Hey, what's up? It is not
to your liking, milord?
Listen, Lion. Yes, you
have to come see this.
It doesn't smell
like posh perfume.
It smells more like a sweaty
sock. I'm about to puke.
I haven't eaten
anything the whole trip.
I bet these students don't even
have a sandwich in the fridge.
Exactly what I said, not
even a damn sandwich.
Oh, hi.
Uh, this is my roommate, Briar.
Rick, right?
- Nick.
- That's it. Nick.
It's so late, so...
- Leaving already?
- Yes.
It's your first day of college
tomorrow. You need to sleep.
Okay. Do you want me
to call you a cab?
Esteban is picking me
up. He's on his way.
Uh, uh...
Something troubling you, sir?
Do you remember Briar?
Briar? Yes, of course.
Poor girl. That wasn't okay.
Where did she end up?
I know, Jenna, but I'm not
going to answer to my mom.
I'll call her later.
It's Lion, sir.
- Fuck, my phone.
- Here.
I have been calling for an
hour. Where are you, bro?
What's wrong?
I fucked up, man.
I fucked up, man!
Thank you. You can go home.
- You're bleeding!
- No, it's nothing, Nick.
I cut myself opening
this fucking package.
What's this?
My brother told me not to open
it and to bring it to that spot.
But you opened it.
I wanted to make sure that
it was something else.
I don't know, a package
with phones, with caviar...
Caviar? How can you be so dumb?
Give it to me.
No! Don't touch it.
Easy. Nobody will know.
Cocaine.
Shit, I knew it.
I fucking knew it!
You're an asshole!
If you needed bread,
why didn't you ask me?
Because I don't want
your charity. I told you.
I have no other option, right?
I have to go in
there and deliver it.
Those guys are real gangsters.
I may never come out.
I promised Noah I'd
stay out of trouble.
Okay.
See you, bro.
Hi, handsome. Why don't
you buy me a drink?
I'm sorry.
Hey, what are you doing, man?
If my girlfriend wants a
drink, you buy her one. Period.
Okay. I'm not
looking for trouble.
Here. Order whatever you want.
I'm going to the bathroom.
He says he's with him.
Hello, bro.
Any other family members or...
Um, excuse me.
I couldn't find you, dude.
Look who we have here.
Nicholas Leister himself
and his little bitch.
Ronnie?
Sorry, I thought you
were the bastard...
- It's his brother.
- What a coincidence.
When I tell Ronnie, he's
going to really enjoy it.
Yeah, I also enjoy
remembering him.
Because he's still
in jail, correct?
Maybe you can enjoy
his company soon.
They reduced his sentence.
It seems the poor
guy was gagged.
He was just another one
of your father's victims.
Like you.
Anyway, if they don't bring him
to trial before a year has passed,
they'll have to let him go.
I'll be here.
In the meantime, let's
do business, right?
It's open.
Seriously?
Didn't they tell
you not to open it?
The guy who gave it to
me was not a big talker.
There are 100 grams missing.
That's normal. If everyone
wants a taste, in the end...
One hundred grams was
just an example, huh?
Are you saying we're
trying to swindle you?
Depends on the price.
100 grams, 10,000 euros.
- I thought it was coke, not plutonium.
- It's uncut, sunshine.
Wait, what's happening?
I'm not going to get paid?
- I won't leave without my money, okay?
- Relax.
- You will get what you deserve.
- Let's all calm down, okay?
- The ATM will only give me 3,000.
- I don't want your money.
But I do. Three from you...
and three from her.
March, ladies.
Who can take care of
them for 6,000 euros?
Dude, for that bread,
I'll do it myself.
Go.
Hey, handsome. Where were you?
I ordered you a gin and tonic.
So you see my girl is legit.
Um... It doesn't have cucumber.
It doesn't have cucumber.
No. It was for me, and
I want it with cucumber.
She wants it with cucumber.
I won't allow you
to hurt my man.
Much less call me a bitch.
No way, Sof. We
cannot accept that.
They didn't find the drugs. So, if
you don't talk, neither will they.
- They wanted to fucking kill us.
- Let it be.
If it's just a fight, I'll get
you out this afternoon. I promise.
- Good morning, Sofa.
- Good morning, boss.
Don't let my father
find out, please.
You owe me one.
Thank you, Sof. For real.
- Hey, coming up?
- Yes.
Yes?
The police were really nice.
They brought us to our car.
Juan Luis and Paula. Right?
Come on, Freckles.
Nick's gang against
Ronnie's gang. Seriously?
I told you this
was Luca's doing.
So that's how you make
the money for your races.
I'm not a fool. I
don't need the money.
No, you do it for the fun of it.
- That was low.
- I am really fucking pissed.
I missed my first
day of college.
You do realize you started
the fight, don't you?
- Did you have a better plan?
- No, no. I'm just surprised.
I collect contradictions.
Do you think it doesn't fucking hurt
me? They could have killed you, Nick.
They can't get me away
from you that easily.
Loving you is the hardest
thing I've ever done.
Loving you is the most
beautiful thing I've ever done.
You're a brownnoser.
Why did you bring me here?
Because now it's your turn
to save someone's life.
ANIMAL SHELTER
Do you really think this is a good idea?
I'm more a dog person than a cat person.
- Don't say that in front of N.
- N?
Yes. N from Noah, N from Nick.
- That's so cheesy.
- Tough luck.
- Ciao, Michael.
- Ciao, Noah.
He's Briar's friend.
Listen, does this Briar
know about the cat?
Yes, she loves animals.
- She doesn't look like it.
- So what's your issue with her?
- Nothing. She just gives me bad vibes.
- Sure.
Because she's the first girl who doesn't
make eyes at you, and you can't stand it?
No, that's not it. We
just don't know her and...
Why? Did she say something?
She just told me she had a car
accident with her boyfriend
in an illegal race,
so maybe you know him.
No. No, it must have been
when I lived in Mexico.
He was driving.
She was in the
hospital for two months
and, when she got out,
he had another girl.
Can you imagine? What a douche.
Now that you mention it,
it does sound familiar.
Like she went crazy and
started to stalk him.
Uh, she didn't tell me that.
What I do know is that he disappeared,
as if the earth had swallowed him up.
I'm not coming in.
She's not here, okay?
She's at a Pilates class.
Which means we have an hour
for just the two of us.
I don't want to fuck, really.
You use a lot of
swear words, you know?
- Because I'm an ex-convict now.
- Ah, really?
Yes.
And when was the last
time you touched a woman?
No, no. no, no.
Do you know I was in France?
Hmm. Do you want to know
what I learned there?
Mm, Mr. Nick Leister.
I love you, my love.
I love you too.
Show me your baguette.
Yes. Yes.
Don't stop on my account, okay?
I bought this shirt and
wanted to cut the label.
Christ, that was scary.
- Hey, what she had on her wrist was...
- Yes.
That guy must have done something
more than just dump her because...
Fuck!
Careful. Damn it.
Little one.
Listen.
Why don't you help me find
furniture for my apartment?
You can come with N and stay
until... I mean, as long as you need.
As long as I need.
Okay, fine. You can stay for the whole
school year. I really don't mind.
Thank God you don't mind.
Nick, I haven't yet gathered the strength
to go home and grab all my stuff,
and I wanted to do it this week,
so don't mess with my plans, okay?
You're really
something, Freckles.
Nick.
The cat.
There you go.
He's so mean.
First, he hurts your paw, and
then he forgets you even exist.
I'm so glad you're
with me in linguistics.
I cannot stand the professor!
I don't know. I like him.
Do you know what
major you'll choose?
Uh, no, not yet. I have doubts.
Michael is fully booked,
but I'm sure he'll
find a spot for you
Anyway, think it
through and let me know.
- This is your chance.
- See you next week.
Hi. Can I help you?
- Um, no.
- Only her.
I'll see you later at home.
Come in.
Jenna?
I thought you'd take
longer to recognize me.
Noah let me borrow her clothes.
- What are you doing here?
- Do you like my new look?
I'm not wearing
anything underneath.
You're not wearing underwear?
Yes, but I'm not wearing
anything under my underwear.
I really wanted to say that.
Since they let you go, you
haven't left the garage.
Jenna, forgive me
for... I'm sorry.
I know.
I know, but promise you won't do
any more dumb stuff for money.
- Okay.
- Please.
Mm-hmm.
- No races either.
- No, none.
Lion, I don't want to lose you.
Wait. Let's do that later.
I brought a romantic dinner.
Caviar for starters.
And, to finish up, oysters
and an Olivier, the
best French champagne.
Your mother has a sister
who looks just like her.
Hi, Noah!
Hey, do you have a visitor?
I won't bother you.
No, she came to see you.
- Anabel, it's been a pleasure to meet you.
- Same thing, sweetie.
You have my phone
if you need me.
Ciao.
It's a small world. I actually
know her parents and then...
What are you doing here?
Maggie tells me great
things about you.
Listen, if this is about Nick,
just talk to him, all right?
I have tried everything,
Noah. You're my last chance.
Let's do one thing.
As proof of good faith, I'll let
Maggie spend a whole week with Nick.
That's blackmail.
Sweetie, you had better pray you
don't have to see me blackmail anyone.
Now it's a threat.
You're clever, Noah.
Think about it.
Nick needs help.
Are you sure you don't
want to know the truth?
I only care about Nick's truth.
Because the Leisters
never lie, right?
By the way, do you know how long your
mom and Will have known each other?
Call me when you're ready.
Hi, Morti, you're very elegant
for a Tuesday, aren't you?
- Can you help me with the boxes?
- I'm sorry, Noah. I can't right now.
Noah.
Hi, Noah! Come in.
Look, this is Alejo Zabala, his wife,
Maite, and their daughter, Sofa,
Nick's office mate.
Pleased to meet you.
So you're the one
with stinky feet.
And breath.
I can see you also
have sweaty hands.
A pleasure.
I'm sorry. She got
us out of trouble.
I had to return the favor.
You're not staying for
dinner, are you, darling?
And then Nick chose
the Ortega case
because he thought it was
the Ortegas in A Corua.
Seriously.
Sofa had the
advantage, didn't she?
No, Sofa, tell them about
the arsonist, please.
We decided to build a small scale
model of the explosive device.
Sofa thought that, instead
of us having to prove
that the device worked, they
had to prove that it didn't.
In legal jargon, it's known as
shifting the burden of proof.
Precisely.
And Sofa whispers, "Shift the
burden." And, of course, what did I do?
He changed the terminals in
the battery and it exploded.
He shifted the burden!
I was very nervous.
It was our first case.
The day they work together
on something serious,
they're going to be unstoppable.
Work together or
whatever else happens.
Sorry.
Uh, hey, Will, can you imagine?
- What would that make us? In-laws, right?
- Yes.
- In-laws!
- Precisely.
Well, come on. There's no hurry.
Let's not pressure them, okay?
Let them go at their own pace.
And you, Noah, how's school?
- College. I'm in college now.
- Ah.
How is it to work
for the city council?
He's the Minister of
Justice now, my dear.
Oh, congratulations.
Do you remember the
university dorms?
The good old times.
No, back then...
Shut up!
I'm living in a
university apartment,
but Nick wants me
to go live with him.
What do you think
about that, Mom?
What the hell is wrong
with your daughter?
The kidnapping was a year ago.
Excuse her, her father
died a year ago today.
Wow, shit.
Yes, and she hasn't stopped
having nightmares ever since.
Nightmares?
I've never noticed anything.
Do you sleep with her?
They're a very
close-knit family.
I'm so dumb.
I forgot.
It's okay.
You had other
things on your mind.
Noah, that's not true.
It really isn't true.
Our parents have set us up.
You think this is normal?
Sofa is just an
obnoxious social climber.
Yeah, I saw her climb all
the way to nibble your ear.
She was telling me how good
you and I are together.
- Sure.
- Why don't you trust me?
I trust you.
I don't doubt that she was cross-eyed
and knock-kneed when she was 12.
I wanted to spare
you the jealousy.
Thank you so much,
huh? Thank God.
You make me look like a baby in front
of her, as if I needed protection.
No, it doesn't matter. They're
right. You make a great couple.
There's nothing between us.
Listen, I really mean
it, Nick Leister.
One more lie, and it's over.
So, if you have anything to
confess to me, the moment is now.
There is nothing else.
You know?
With every lie you just prove to me that
you're the one who doesn't trust me.
It's as if you always needed an
excuse to keep your distance.
Deep inside, you don't want
me to come live with you.
- Noah, you know I love you.
- Yeah.
My father also loved me once.
YOUR ABSENCE WILL
FOLLOW ME WHILE I SLEEP
You got the tattoo with
the knot because of him?
Why?
He tried to kill you.
You did it for your
mother, didn't you?
Why, if she abandoned you?
You know?
When you tie someone
up too tight,
they either get hurt trying to break
free or remain trapped forever.
What are we doing, Nick?
Do we stay tied up in our knots
or do we face the truth even
though it might hurt us?
I'm fed up with having
other people decide for me.
It's over.
I'm going to be brave and find
out what is happening to us.
- Relax. There's nobody here.
- So many works of art.
Thor! My dear! Did you miss me?
Do they have you taking
care of the museum?
It might be better if I go.
Don't worry. I'll wait here.
The drawer in the middle
has a false bottom.
You'll see the lawsuit where
I asked for Nick's custody.
ANABEL GRASON SEEKS
CUSTODY OF NICHOLAS LEISTER
And the withdrawal they made me
sign after the blackmail, of course.
You don't know Grandpa Andrew
and his legion of lawyers.
He hates his son, Will,
because he's not like him,
but his grandson is
a different story.
He's his heir.
He would never have
allowed me to take him.
Yes, I was unfaithful to
Will and my new husband.
Grandpa found out and used
it to take Nick away from me.
It's unfair...
because before that, Will was already
having an affair with your mother.
It's such a shame I
didn't find out earlier.
"Anti-wrinkle," so cheap.
Pink toothbrush.
White toothbrush.
PHOTO
Ready?
Did you find everything?
The truth always hurts.
Believe me, I fought for
Nick's custody with all I had.
I just want you to give him this
letter. Everything is explained there.
I don't know what's worse,
that he hates you or
that he hates his family.
That is his decision to make.
If he finds out I helped you,
he will never forgive me.
You don't have to
give it to him, Noah.
Just make sure he
finds it and reads it.
What ice cream do you want?
Her parents. Do you know
they're getting a divorce?
What?
Her father has hired
Roca as his lawyer.
He told me.
They're going to crush Anabel.
Be careful. I'm sure
she's scheming. Hmm?
Sofa! Today is your lucky day.
- Jenkins is in surgery. Peritonitis.
- Poor thing.
The Rogers case is lost,
but it will teach you a lot.
The black one, please.
- When is the hearing?
- Day after tomorrow.
You have 48 hours to prepare.
- But it's in London?
- Yes.
It would be your first
big case. What do you say?
You can count on me.
Hello.
Hi, Freckles.
How are you? What
are you doing here?
Nothing. I wanted to see
Maggie before she left.
She went out for ice cream with
Esteban. Can you give me five minutes?
What is that?
It's my mother's handwriting.
Who brought this?
- Uh...
- A messenger just gave it to me.
I left it on the table.
It must have fallen.
Do you want me to read it?
It must be important, Nick.
Do me a favor.
Get rid of it.
You look very pretty.
I didn't know blue
roses existed.
- It wasn't necessary.
- Yes, it was.
After the ambush the other
day with the minister,
I owed you a romantic dinner.
As long as no confetti
falls from the sky.
There is a surprise,
but it's not that.
What is it?
YOU ARE MINE
- No.
- Yes.
- Don't fuck with me.
- What is it? You don't like it?
You thought I was
going to like it?
I wasn't letting your
love letter disappear.
Well, that and that it
was a permanent pen.
But a tattoo is for life, Nick.
It's crazy, really.
- You'll be sorry.
- I didn't do anything new, Noah.
I've had you tattooed on
my skin for a long time.
I want to be honest with you.
We're going to London
for a few days.
"We?"
Sofa and I.
Everyone thinks the case
is lost, but if we win,
it might open up
many doors for us.
I'm really happy
for both of you.
I have been thinking and...
maybe honesty is overrated.
Some truths are just
too complicated.
I agree with you.
You think being an adult
is doing whatever you want,
but it actually means to
know what you have to do.
Promise you'll stay
here until I come back.
You know? I have
a weird feeling.
As if this were a goodbye.
I'm only going for a few days.
Yeah.
So, why did you
tear up the letter?
Because I don't want
to know anything.
I thought you were going to
accompany me in untying our knots.
It's my decision, and
you have to respect it.
I guess it's for the best.
Hi, Mom.
So this is the apartment.
Will always says that all a Leister
needs is a safe and a pull-up bar.
I was only staying
for a few days.
At the dinner with the minister, you
crossed a red line I won't tolerate.
You don't know how hard
it is to manage emotions
when you have to hide
them from others.
Or do you?
I've tried not to meddle in
your relationship with Nick...
Bullshit!
You sent him to San Francisco for
a whole year to keep us apart.
That's not true. It
was just a coincidence.
Sure, as coincidental as
the trip we took to Europe
when Nick was coming home
for a few days, right?
You even sent him to London
with Sofa. Well played.
Maybe this time it will work.
I don't care. I won't let
you live with someone at 18.
I didn't say I would,
but it's my life, Mom.
You have to let me
make my own mistakes.
Perfect. But if you do,
forget about university.
Now you're the manager
of William's money.
And you will sacrifice your future?
Do you think he'd do the same for you?
I don't know.
Noah, I have always believed
in you, since you were a child,
since I took you in my
arms to that hospital
while you were bleeding out.
I saw strength in your eyes.
That will to live told me you'd
always achieve everything you wanted.
I only had to give
you opportunities.
Tell me where I've failed
you, what I've done wrong.
- Can you explain it to me?
- Can you explain to me where you were...
that night while my father
was stabbing me with a knife?
Who were you sleeping with
at a luxury hotel, Mom?
I know how much you
suffered with Dad.
That's why I've never
wanted to hurt you.
But now that I know this, I feel
free to love whoever I want.
Unconditionally.
Some paparazzi
took photos of you?
Yes, Granddad. It sucks.
Noah prefers to
avoid public places.
In the end, you end
up meeting less often.
I love it when you
tell me things.
That woman is perfect.
And you wouldn't have to hide.
Granddad, I wanted to talk
to you about one thing.
Do you remember Briar?
I took care of her, so she
wouldn't bother you again.
- Forget her.
- Something else happened, didn't it?
Why did you ask me to
disappear for a while?
Look, Nick, one day, when you
are in charge of the corporation,
you'll have to deal
with all the trouble.
But, until then, let
me take care of this.
If there's anything
else, I want to know.
Briar was committed
for two years.
She wasn't well before she met
you. So don't torture yourself.
It has nothing to do with you.
Are you still in the apartme
Still in my
grandfather's apartment?
Yes
Take care of N
Noah! I'm cooking a stew.
Would you like some?
No, thanks. I already ate.
- Great. I'll leave some in a Tupperware.
- Okay.
Wow.
It looks like Nick has her
wrapped around his finger,
doesn't he, little one?
That's how he is.
One word and he puts
you on cloud nine...
or buried five
meters underground.
But we won't let him
win. Right, Briar?
It's us who ought to bury
him five meters underground.
No, please. Not another
dinner with our parents.
- Poor Noah.
- She was so jealous.
Hey, is it true you asked her to live
with you even though she's only 18?
Maybe you're the
one who's jealous.
Come on, Sof. I'm not your
typical controlling boyfriend.
I'm just saying that having you as a
boyfriend would be last on my list.
Yeah, because you're an
iceberg, pretty girl.
The only thing you're capable
of loving is your job.
You're an idiot.
- Sorry, I just wanted to mess with you.
- Sure.
I know that's not how you are.
Listen, Nick, do you love Noah?
Madly.
Look, Nick, a piece of advice.
At least with Noah, try not
to do things without thinking.
In my experience, when
you have a relationship
that so many people want to destroy,
it usually doesn't end up well.
The sentence.
- No.
- Yes!
- Yes?
- Yes!
Where's the champagne?
Noah!
Come on! Go.
Three! The boys win.
Very good. Then the
boys get to drink.
- Not him.
- No?
- No.
- He's underage.
Yes.
- Listen.
- He wants to.
Oh, my God. Everything is
spinning. Well, I'm going to bed.
- No.
- I can't believe you.
I'm exhausted.
- N holds up better than you.
- Ciao.
- Do you know how to get there?
- Hey, shut up.
- Don't get lost.
- Hey, screw you.
She's going to get lost.
She's really drunk, my goodness.
Well, she'll find her way.
Oh, God.
Everything is
spinning for me too.
Oof.
If I close my eyes,
I get really dizzy...
So, let's leave it
for another day.
- Sure.
- All right.
It was fun.
Yes. You and Briar
are a very funny pair.
I laughed a lot.
And I needed it.
I'm glad.
See you on Tuesday.
All right.
Are you Nick?
Michael. Pleased to meet you.
Excuse me.
What was that moment?
- What moment?
- That moment.
There was no moment.
You'll see him on Tuesday?
He's the school counselor, and he's
helping me to find an internship.
I want to quit the restaurant.
So what were you doing?
Updating your CV?
Lower your voice.
Briar is sleeping.
You promised you'd
stay in the apartment.
I argued with my mother, and
I didn't feel comfortable.
And I find you with this guy.
I argued with my mother!
Do you give a shit?
We won the case.
Do you give a shit?
- I argue with my father too, okay?
- About business.
I'm the one who is under pressure
for us not to be together.
They treat you like a god, including
offering you Sofa on a silver platter.
"Silver platter."
Sof is going to laugh.
You laugh a lot together,
right? You and Sof.
Look, Nick, I have been thinking,
and I think we should take a break.
Let's see if I understand
this space-time loop.
That moment earlier has
turned into a break now?
We are constantly lying to each other.
You don't trust me, and I don't trust you.
And we don't even
have fun anymore.
You have been
drinking. Sleep it off.
Yeah, right? It's better
to ignore what I'm saying.
Do you want me to write it down for
you or will you tear that up too?
Nick, I mean it.
This is not working.
We're growing apart.
I have been offered
a position in London.
In London. Congratulations.
I have a week to answer.
So you have a week
to make up your mind.
An ultimatum.
Awesome.
The annual company
gala is in a week,
so if you decide to come
this time, we'll talk there.
We'll talk there.
What are you wearing, dude?
What's wrong? You've never seen
me in my work clothes before?
These are what my work
clothes look like.
What brings you here?
I'm not sleeping
very well lately.
- What's wrong? Rich kid problems?
- Hey, I'm here, all right?
Thank you for honoring me
with your presence. Thanks.
And you got Noah
and me in that mess.
That's why the young master
doesn't answer my calls?
I'm not in a good place with Noah,
and I don't want any trouble.
Am I a bad influence on you?
Go back to your bubble then. I
wouldn't want to get it dirty.
This is Italian. What the
fuck is wrong with you?
What's wrong? The garage is
sinking. I can't make ends meet.
And I have to keep up with
my millionaire girlfriend.
I can't take it anymore!
When I was in Mexico without a
fucking cent, you helped me out.
- Why don't you let me help you now?
- No, bro.
I helped you get back on
your feet. You did the rest.
And that is what
I want to do too.
Hey. Hey.
Ooh!
- Hey, bro?
- Not another race.
Come on, brother. It will be
the last one. I swear to you.
- Jenna will kill you.
- No, because I have it all figured out.
The race is the night
of the gala, right?
So, while Noah and Jenna get
ready, primp, put on their make-up,
we get ready and leave
with some excuse.
We race, and we get back there
before the photocall, bro. Flawless.
We?
Me and my best friend.
No fucking way. Besides,
I don't have a car.
- Ask Mikel to lend it to you.
- I'll pass.
I heard Ronnie is running too.
He's getting out that same day.
You haven't seen that son of a
bitch since he kidnapped Noah.
Tell me you don't want to
send him back to prison.
The sketch with the distribution
of the tables... Don't forget it.
Can you help me
with this, please?
- Yes, come in.
- Hey, ma'am. Ma'am.
There is no way to make
this wrinkle go away.
No, one more wrinkle
makes no difference.
I didn't mean you, all right?
Hi.
Wow. What's with that tuxedo?
Ooh.
Uh, I borrowed it from Nick.
So you do accept gifts from him?
You look very nice.
So do you.
Hey, we're going to head out. We
have to stop by Nick's apartment.
Yeah, I forgot my wallet.
See you at the gala, okay?
Ciao.
I missed you at the pool hall.
- It didn't work out well for you.
- What are you dealing in now?
Tuxedos?
He doesn't make enough at the garage
to bring his mom over from Mexico.
And business is
going great for you.
Where is the money Noah's
father promised you
if you helped him kidnap her?
Nick, you don't mind if I race
with your old car, do you?
- Enjoy it.
- Hmm?
It might be the last
time you use it in years.
Chill, okay? We
came here to race.
As soon as we're all
here, we'll set the rules.
We're all here. The sooner
this is over, the better.
We're missing a racer.
No fucking way.
Look at them. Asshole number
one and asshole number two.
Well, you know the circuit.
- You know how this works.
- Hi, guys.
The winner will take
15,000 euros plus bets.
Would you like to
bet again, Ronnie?
With you, always.
You must make a complete circuit
and return to the finish line.
It's very dangerous.
And you love danger, don't you, Nick?
You're always playing with fire.
We are ready to cut
off the streets,
but remember, if the police
show up, you're on your own.
And there is only money
if you finish the race.
Good luck and may
the best one win.
Hi, sweetie pie.
How did you find
out about the race?
I put my naked butt on that hood.
Did you think I wouldn't realize?
Do you know how many months
I have to work in the garage
to make what I'll make here?
Sorry, asshole number two.
But if someone is going
to win the race, it's us.
Leave that there.
- What's up? How are you?
- Fine. They're about to start.
Shit.
Accelerate! Accelerate!
All right, girls.
Girls! The joke was
fun, but that's enough.
Do you think we're
here for you guys?
Please don't fuck this
up. I need Lion to win.
I'm sorry. I'm very competitive.
And me, as a capitalist copilot,
I don't want to lose the 1,000
euros from the entry fee.
They told me you don't know the
difference between coke and caviar.
I'll just leave you
to your things, boys.
Police? There are some crazy
people racing illegally.
- Shit. Someone snitched on us.
- Fuck.
Police. Open all the
roadblocks. Open.
15,000 plus the bets, right? Is
that what our relationship is worth?
- Fucking proud brat.
- I'm losing my focus, Jenna!
That too?
What the fuck are you doing?
Shit!
Reject - Message - Accept
The streets are
meant to be cut off.
Leave before
there's an accident.
Would it be your
first accident, Nick?
Freckles
He and a redhead had
a car crash years ago.
I'll tell you the story one day.
Yeah.
Units two and four, cut
through the next street.
You're in control, huh, blondie?
You owe me a foot massage.
Damn, girl. Shit.
Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go!
Fuck!
Fuck! Fuck!
Let's go.
I'm coming for you, blondie.
- Are you okay?
- Yes, just chilling.
Really?
Stop, police. Stop the car!
You're not angry with
me anymore, right?
No. Angry. Why?
Well, can you move?
I need to pass. Huh?
- No fucking way.
- He's nuts.
Stop! Stop the car.
- Nothing. They don't fucking listen. Go.
- I'm using the nitro.
Come on, ladies, please.
Stop the vehicle.
Come on. Drop it, please.
Fuck, the nitro.
Let's go!
INCOMING CALL FRECKLES
Asshole number one, you know
why we're here, don't you?
We'll never have an
opportunity like this one.
Let's make the best of
it then, little sister.
Sister sandwich!
Hey! What are you doing?
What are they doing?
Hey! Hey!
Get off, fucker.
Fuck, my car.
No! No!
Slow down!
We must leave before the
rest of the police arrive.
- Everybody out! Out! Everyone!
- Move! Move!
Nice one, brother.
Out you go. Come on!
Get up!
Better to have it towed away.
- Welcome, Greg.
- Thank you.
- Welcome.
- Thank you.
Mr. Tavish.
How are you, Lion? Have
you thought about my offer?
Let's go, Dad.
Thank you for inviting me.
Smile for the cameras.
There's a bastard out there who's
going to really suffer if he sees you.
I hope so.
Nick, over here!
Sofa, please.
A smile, please.
- Jenna, listen to me.
- Leave me alone. I've been a fool.
You have always made me feel
guilty for having money.
- You and your stupid inferiority complex.
- You're right.
But something really weird
happened in that race.
I won, and I didn't
feel anything, Jenna.
Do you know what I feel, Lion?
That you don't love
me for who I am.
You cannot separate my
money from the person I am.
You're not listening, Jenna.
I won 15,000 euros,
and I felt nothing.
I don't feel anything either.
It's over, Lion.
We're done.
When you do things like
that, that's what happens.
- Hello.
- Hello.
I never actually thanked you
for the letter in the office.
I didn't even remember.
- Congratulations on the Rogers case.
- Thank you.
I still can't believe it.
And you're going to London?
Yes. I am.
Enjoy it, okay?
What the hell are
you doing here?
I always wanted you to
bring me to the gala, love.
Hey, Nick. How are you?
Why didn't you?
We only dated for a few
months three years ago.
It's pointless for
you to chase me.
You are so charming.
It will be a
pleasure, Mr. Tavish.
I hope so.
I knew you'd come with her.
I couldn't say no.
Her father asked me.
I didn't expect you'd
come with Briar.
I couldn't say no either.
The week is already over.
- The day doesn't end until midnight.
- Yeah.
Are you going to
London with Sofa?
I have until 12:00 to decide.
You also have time to
catch up with Briar.
That's why I brought her along.
You're old friends, aren't you?
By the way, she told me how
the story ended with that boy.
Really heavy stuff.
I'll reserve a dance
for you at midnight.
I'm going to leave the
garage to my brother.
Jenna's father offered me a
position at the oil company.
And, so, I will have to
start from the bottom.
Welcome to the
Contradiction Club.
If I have to swim in a pool of
money in order to be with Jenna...
I'll make the sacrifice.
Good evening, everyone.
Welcome to this year's gala.
Who would have thought?
Fifty years since Grandpa Andrew
founded his first law firm in London,
then came the insurance company, the
consultancy, and the rest is history.
So we can go sit down,
and I advise you not
to move from your seat
because tonight is going
to be full of surprises.
Isn't that Briar?
What is she doing here?
Stop. I can do it by myself.
Ah, my favorite granddaughter.
Hey, excuse me, aren't you...
To the right, man. It's always
through the door on the right.
So where's your friend?
Surprise!
Call security.
I'll leave you alone.
You didn't want to listen
to me the easy way.
Get out.
Nick, calm down. Calm down.
Calm down.
Say whatever you have
to through our lawyers.
I know your game, and I
won't leave you time to plot
and hide everything
from Nick again.
Let's go to the garden.
You and I alone.
It's either all of us or no one.
Don't even dream about it.
Then let's talk here.
Nick, you need to know I
didn't leave your father.
There was another woman
then. Wasn't there, Rafaella?
You had already met?
Nick! Nick!
I wanted you to stay with me, but
your grandfather prevented it.
- Don't listen to her!
- Enough.
What do you want?
What's that?
A paternity test.
What is it, Will?
It's Maggie.
What's happening with Maggie?
She's my daughter.
Yes. My daughter is a Leister.
That's a lie. Isn't it, Dad?
I always had my
doubts about Maggie.
You say this now that your
husband's kicking you out.
I'm not doing this for me. The
swine asked for a paternity test.
And I won't leave my
daughter defenseless.
Can it be?
Maybe. In the Bahamas.
Before the divorce.
I loved that vacation.
Get out of here! Get
out of here! Out!
How did you get my DNA?
Pink toothbrush.
White toothbrush.
Did you sneak into the mansion?
It was me.
What?
I let her in.
How could you?
What the letter said was real,
Nick. She didn't abandon you.
You brought the letter?
I thought the truth
would help you.
Help me do what?
To find out that my
grandfather is a monster?
That my father has been
fooling me my whole life?
That my mother still
doesn't love me
and only wants to protect
her daughter's future?
I believed her! I thought
she wanted to win you back.
You helped her, Noah.
Do you know what
you've unleashed?
You have ruined all our lives!
Our family's.
Us.
No, not us.
All of this is your fault.
Wait, please.
You knew what I was going to say at
the gala, about Briar, the races.
I didn't mind. I just
wanted us to be brave.
This is your chance to be brave.
And if you don't, it
doesn't really matter.
I love you more than my life,
and I could never abandon you.
This is worse than abandoning.
You stabbed me in the back.
Nick!
Nick.
Nick.
Nick.
Are you all right, Miss
Noah? Can I help you?
Everything is over.
Everything is over.
Nick, you don't know how
much you're screwing shit up.
Maybe.
But it's my shit.
Nick!
Wait up, brother.
I knew you'd end up finding out.
I didn't want to tell you, but...
they've been hooking up for a while.
You're wrong if you
think this hurts me.
You're so dumb, bro!
Why did you kiss Sofa?
Noah fucked things up with
my mother. She deserves it.
Your mother. Always your mother.
You really have a problem, dude.
- You have to grow up.
- Don't lecture me. What about you?
Me? I couldn't even stay angry
at Jenna for half an hour.
I preferred to swallow my pride.
Good for you. I hope you
live happily ever after.
Remember when I told you they
were kids and they would fly away?
Well, they did.
And they've shown us that they
are way more mature than us.
You know?
When Jenna said we
were over, I felt...
as if...
as if a huge wave
swallowed me up.
Tell me that's not what you felt
when you ended things with Noah.
Why are you doing all this?
Don't waste all
your tears, my dear.
You'll have plenty
of time to miss him.
Where's Noah?
You're too late, Romeo.
- What did you tell her?
- What do you think?
How wonderful you are.
I'm really sorry about
the accident. I really am.
You didn't even wait for
me to leave the hospital.
You just left me there with
more than 20 fractures.
And you knew how I was.
What do you mean?
Pregnant.
I swear I had no idea.
Don't play dumb.
They told me I lost
it in the accident.
But I know it was you.
Your family! The
hospital was yours!
Listen, what you're saying
doesn't make any sense, Briar.
But, if you really lost it,
believe me, I'm truly sorry.
Guilt makes you feel better.
Not me.
I need you to pay.
Tell me where the fuck Noah is.
She must be on her
way to the apartment.
To slit her wrists. I hope.
Damn.
Noah! Noah!
Noah!
Here. Dry off a bit.
Give me the handbag.
I lost my keys.
Don't worry.
I couldn't sleep.
Forgive me. I know you
only wanted to help me.
I love you
SLIDE TO TURN OFF
Are you okay?
Did something happen?
My God, you're freezing.
I can't talk. Just hug me.
No, thank you.
That's still wet.
Here, put this on.
Ciao.
What have we done, Will?
We ruined everything.
You know that, right?
Whatever happens to them from
now on will be our fault.
YOUR ABSENCE WILL
FOLLOW ME WHILE I SLEEP
Goodbye, Dad.
ALWAYS
NOAH, I WILL ALWAYS BE YOUR
NOAH, I WILL ALWAYS BE YOUR
LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS - NICK
Your Fault
- Thank you for coming.
- Ciao.
Eh-eh-eh! Those glasses
stay here. Thank you.
Hey, it's not an
aphrodisiac cocktail, is it?
When you go up to the
room, you'll see it's not.
- Ciao, Noah.
- Ciao.
Hey, I didn't see Nick!
Yeah, he couldn't come.
He's doing an internship at
a law firm in San Francisco.
And I keep telling his father not
to give him too much work, but...
- [chuckles]
- The glasses.
- What a shame.
- Anyway...
- Ciao, Mara.
- Have fun.
- Your mother's cocktail is disgusting.
- Yeah, it tastes like melted candy.
Look, come with me.
The party starts now.
- There you go.
- But only one, okay?
Tomorrow I have to help
Morti and Petra clean up.
For God's sake, let them do their job.
Don't complicate it for the rest of us.
Besides, tomorrow is a holiday!
It's the end of high school.
Oh...
I don't know if I'll go.
I don't feel like it.
Hey.
What's wrong?
It will soon be a year
since my father's death.
Look at me.
I don't want to
see you cry, okay?
He had it coming.
Yeah, I know.
You must stand before him and say
goodbye to him once and for all.
Someday. I promise.
What a shitty year, huh?
I don't know what I
would've done without you.
But I'm not enough
for you, am I?
I have hardly seen Nick
all these months, damn it.
I don't even know
why I'm taking this.
Because when you do see each
other, all you do is fuck.
You don't waste time.
It's squeezing the
most out of time.
You're sure squeezing the most
out of him, right, sweetie?
You extract all his juice.
Come on. Here's to
finally being legal age.
When you can finally
do whatever you want,
but you keep doing what
everybody else wants.
You have just invented
the 18-year-old crisis.
The magic pill.
I knew you'd come.
I missed touching you.
I can't tell.
You can't?
Mm. You taste like candy.
- I prepared a special cocktail.
- You did?
It's called Noah.
Care to try it? Huh?
I thought it
couldn't get better.
I have been rehearsing
a lot. Mentally.
I think you'll be very
happy being 18, Freckles.
Here. Your gift.
What is this?
Nick, it's beautiful.
Here.
I'll wear it forever.
Always.
I just gave you my
heart, Freckles.
Please don't break it.
Never.
Hey!
Yours, Noah!
Noah!
The party has already started!
Goodbye, high school!
Come on, girls! Let's
take off our uniforms.
What are you doing
here all alone?
We used to burn books.
The guys now are smarter.
They'll invent anything
to get them butt naked.
It's been five years
and it shows, huh?
You think?
The other day I asked Jenna what
she wanted for her birthday.
You know what she told me?
That she didn't care,
as long as it's nice outside so
that she can record an unboxing.
When did the wrapping start
being cooler than the gift?
We're getting old, man.
They're unboxing their life while
we are just crumpled wrapping paper.
Don't talk bullshit.
They're going to college.
While we work, they'll only
be thinking about having fun.
We are number one at having fun.
They're off to a dorm
full of people their age.
Don't worry. Those NPCs
are not worth shit.
I mean distance, man.
Noah is staying here while you
do an internship across the pond.
Jenna is going away to medical
school, and I cannot leave the garage.
They're going to fly solo, Nick.
Distance will ruin everything.
Thomas Green.
Noah Morn.
Jenna Tavish.
How are you, bro?
Never better.
Did you meet up
with the insurer?
Nope. Impossible. They won't
be sending any more cars.
Sons of bitches.
I am not good, Luca.
I can't do this.
- Don't even fucking say that.
- They all ask about you.
When you're not there, they
take their cars elsewhere.
Stay strong, brother.
I'll be out in a year.
I try, but...
I don't think the garage
will last that long.
Actually, I'm not sure it
will even last a month.
Not even a month?
The rent has gone up again.
I screwed up, man. I screwed up.
Listen, asshole.
I screwed up. You didn't, okay?
If we stop sending money,
Mom will start worrying.
Maybe a transfer of ownership...
We're not going to
close the garage.
You hear me?
Never.
I don't understand how they can give
those supercars to 18-year-old girls.
These parents have gone crazy.
Stupid spoiled brats.
Wow, looks like you've
spoiled the surprise.
- No.
- Yes.
Oh, my God!
I can't believe it!
Congratulations, nerd.
It's beautiful. This
is crazy! But...
No, no, no. No, no.
I shouldn't. No way.
Dude, 18-inch alloy wheels.
LED lights! I love it!
I love it.
Wow.
I want to tell you something.
Tell me.
I have been thinking
about it for a while.
Fuck, don't go so fast, please.
Don't be a pussy.
We have been hiding
for almost a year.
I am sick of tiptoeing down the
hall, and doing it in the garden.
On top of everything, your mother
has assigned Martn to spy on us.
- It was your father.
- No, sorry.
She's the one
controlling us all day.
Your father asked.
Morti told me.
Fine.
- It's all the same.
- It's not the same. But go on.
Fuck, can you stop?
You'll get us killed.
You've become such a
bore when you drive.
I want to show you something.
So? What do you think?
Well, it's amazing.
The rent has to
be obscene, right?
I don't know. It's a
gift from my grandfather.
- Nick, you can't accept it.
- And you can't accept that car.
I know.
It's a bitch to live with
contradictions, isn't it?
Especially if you're rich.
I'm not going back
to San Francisco.
That's going to kill my mother.
To be an intern, I'd rather stay here.
I hate being away from you, Freckles.
Plus, look at this light.
It's perfect for us.
Us?
Yes.
And it's close to
the university.
Isn't it a bit empty?
Well, there are some things
missing. A pull-up bar, a safe...
There is only one bed.
Well... that's all we need.
Just to kiss.
Lower.
Lower.
The perfect kiss... in
our perfect apartment.
Well, we can decorate it.
Though it seems a bit risky. I'm
not sure my mother will allow it.
- She doesn't have to find out.
- How won't she find out?
If I don't take the campus dorm,
where will I tell her I live?
Live?
That's not what you meant.
This is so embarrassing.
Fuck, I'm an idiot.
I am barely 18.
What was I thinking?
I don't know what I was thinking.
Please don't look at me.
I don't know what I wanted.
I've already accepted a car and that's
enough contradictions for one day.
I am an asshole, man.
You stressed me out with
the flying solo thing,
and I wanted to keep her close.
But I'm not sure I'm
ready to live together.
I was so happy. I lost it.
Girl, I swear romantic
love is a dangerous trap.
I'm telling you.
Look at my Prince Charming
tossing back Black Russians.
And with no remorse for bailing
out on me at my graduation.
I really want to live with her.
But, if I think twice,
I get stressed as shit.
- Want to talk about stress?
- Living with contradictions is fucked up.
How much does her outfit cost? The
dress, the shoes, the accessories...
Three thousand euros?
How can you think about that while
she makes out with someone else?
In your face.
That's for bailing out on me.
What was I thinking?
My mother has always taught
me not to depend on any man.
Yeah, well, and for me not
to depend on certain men.
Similar.
I cannot offer her a future with
that standard of living, man.
- Money isn't important.
- Until you don't have it.
But, anyway, you wouldn't know.
- I'm in no mood for your crap right now.
- Nor am I for yours.
Asshole.
My father just
bought a private jet,
and he won't even let me
take him out for dinner.
He makes me feel as if I were
rubbing the money in his face.
Well, maybe instead of taking
him to posh restaurants,
you could bring dinner
over to the garage.
Are you shitting me?
Girl, you grew up with Nick.
You're like his sister.
But I respect him, unlike you.
Please help me understand him.
I swear I saw fear in
his eyes yesterday.
It's the whole thing about
his mother abandoning him.
He's that simple.
Listen, he's crazy about you,
but it'll always be hard for him to commit
because he's afraid of being abandoned.
That's really deep, dude.
Thanks.
MOM
Well, it seems like
Jenna is bi now.
It's the Black Russians.
She won't remember tomorrow.
Why? What's in them?
No one knows.
Nobody has managed to
remember the ingredients.
Well, then...
to oblivion.
To oblivion.
Look, you each have a study.
- This one and this one.
- How cool.
And look at your bedroom.
It is so big. Wow.
What do you think?
With that amount, I could
rent four for myself, Mom.
Well, yes. But, at your
age, it is better to share.
Wow, this is lavish, isn't
it? What do you think?
- Hi. Good morning.
- Good morning.
I thought summer was
never going to end.
Me neither.
- What school are you coming from?
- Saint Marie.
- Ah. So are we.
- Really?
Yes. Well, her.
Have you met?
Uh... What? I don't think so.
Well, we got here last year.
We weren't here last year.
We took a sabbatical year.
It was two.
Yeah, two.
She never liked humanities, and
now she wants to study philology.
It's perfect, isn't
it? Shall we keep it?
I love it.
I'm Noah. Pleased to meet you.
Briar. My name is Briar.
Did you want to see me?
Come in, please. Nick, look.
This is Sofa Zabala.
She'll help you with
your internship.
She is our new junior
recruit, fresh out of Harvard.
Zabala. Are you the
minister's daughter?
I am here on my own
merits. How about you?
You were at one of her
birthdays when you were little.
- I don't know if you remember her.
- Uh, no.
I remember her sister
with eyes... like...
Strabismal?
Yes. And one of those
old braces, right?
- Yes.
- I don't have any sisters.
She was you.
Two direct hits.
Be careful with her. She's
going to be a great lawyer.
You won't hold it
against me, right, Sof?
First, my name is
Sofa, not Sof.
Second, I know your reputation,
so don't stare at my ass.
Stuck up.
Hello, Freckles.
So Nick finally has an
apartment, doesn't he?
Yes, so I've heard.
Is it nice?
I wouldn't know. I
haven't been there.
Listen.
I know this year
was hard for you.
- What Dad did was awful.
- I'm getting burned.
You're leaving for college in two weeks.
I think it's time for you and me to talk.
- I don't want to talk about that.
- But I do.
You know how hard it's been
for me to fit into this family.
You can't imagine the comments I
have to hear 'cause I married Will.
- Sure, Mom.
- They think I'm only after his money.
And now you do this.
Have you been spying on me?
Not me. Some paparazzi. Thank
God Will managed to stop it.
Can you imagine the headlines?
"First the mother, now the daughter,
after the Leisters' money."
And that could make the
holding's stock plummet, right?
I'll be more careful.
But I'm 18. Okay, Mom?
Yes. I was also of age
when I met your father,
when I thought he was
the right person for me.
Nick is not like Dad.
Yeah. I know.
But I think he
could hurt you too.
Do you really think he's given
up the illegal fights and races?
- I trust him.
- Oh.
- Because I know he loves me.
- Hmm.
Does he? Are you sure?
And I love him.
Not under my roof.
- Hi.
- It's done.
I told my father I'm not
going back to San Francisco.
- What did he say?
- I think he was expecting it.
Are you sure?
I just don't want you to
take a step backward for me.
Absolutely not.
The only thing is I have to share
my office with another intern.
Is she nice?
Well...
And pretty?
No way. She is crossed-eyed
and her feet stink.
Hey, we'll see each other later?
Um, later?
I am busy later. I have to...
I don't think I can.
I have... I have to work.
I have to split up the work.
I'll switch to voice call.
Hey, I miss you.
I miss you too.
My sister.
I love you.
Me too.
We are a very close-knit family.
Noah.
Come on! Everyone
out. The party's over!
Scram! Come on! Everybody out!
Here, let me take it.
Leave the glasses here, okay?
Come on! Out!
I'm so sorry.
I didn't have your contact
info to ask for permission.
- It's okay.
- I'm really sorry, okay?
Hey! Off you go. Go
fuck in your own home.
Get out. Come on!
I'll pick everything up.
I know this is no excuse, but they told
me you weren't coming until next week.
I know. It's just...
Things have been a bit rushed.
Come on. It's okay.
There you go. Tequila.
I can't see people suffer.
Because life is too wonderful
to waste it on sorrow.
You see, I have not
always thought that way.
Sometimes you find assholes
that make you do crazy stuff.
But, anyway, that was a long
time ago, and it's forgotten now.
Sorry.
Uh... I was looking
for my jacket.
- This one?
- Yes.
Thank you.
Are you okay?
Ignore him. He's the neighbor.
He's studying psychology.
I'll just pretend
I didn't see that.
Michael.
Noah. Pleased to meet you.
And he's doing an
internship in our college.
As a counselor. So if
you ever need anything...
He's really nice.
- Ciao.
- Ciao.
And he looks really nice.
Here. Cheers.
Excuse me. Your
ex-wife called again.
It's the fifth time this week.
Today, she asked for Nick.
Don't put her through.
You know. Hmm?
- Please.
- All right.
I've reconsidered it. I'll
help with the Ortega case.
Hmm. Too bad. Templeton for me.
Hi, Freckles.
How was the night
with the intern?
Well, she's really a
tough nut to crack.
And are her feet really stinky?
And her breath.
It seems like you were right.
There is chemistry between them.
You had a really good idea.
- Talk to me, Luca.
- Listen carefully.
There might be an opportunity
to save the garage.
Run! Pass it!
Amazing! And now...
Wow! You can do it!
Whoa! Can't you tackle me?
You go right, and I go
left, okay? And that's it.
Ready.
- Sister sandwich!
- Yay!
Tickles! Tickles!
- Bye, my love.
- Bye.
Bye, sweetie.
Go in, sweetie.
Hi, son.
Let's go.
I need to talk to you.
How dare you use Maggie
to get close to me?
You won't answer my calls.
I have no other option.
- We've nothing to talk about.
- Just a minute.
"A minute."
That is 60 seconds more than
what you have ever given me.
It's not what you think.
Listen to me, please.
Relax.
I hadn't seen her in years.
How can a mother
disappear like that?
Maybe there is
something we don't know.
Is it so easy to forget
someone you have loved?
My love.
Where are you going?
I still owe you
that kiss, don't I?
You mean...
What is happening here?
Wasn't I supposed to
be taking care of you?
If you want, it's
your turn next time.
Hey. No pressure, okay?
I still need to pass
the written exam.
I didn't know the masculine
G-spot was called H-spot.
- Do you know why they call it G-spot?
- It's G for "Goddamn." Fuck!
Nicholas Leister, you
know I don't like hickeys.
You have a hickey? Where?
Listen, it's not funny, okay? I hate
being marked. I am not a cow, Nick.
You aren't?
This specimen is property of
Leister Ranch. No way, all right?
Aren't you exaggerating
just a tiny little bit?
You think?
Would you like to be marked?
- You're going to freak out.
- No, okay?
No. No. No. No.
You're going to stay still.
YES, FRECKLES
And this one with
permanent marker. Yes.
YOU ARE MINE
Ta-da!
So this is your mansion.
Hey, what's up? It is not
to your liking, milord?
Listen, Lion. Yes, you
have to come see this.
It doesn't smell
like posh perfume.
It smells more like a sweaty
sock. I'm about to puke.
I haven't eaten
anything the whole trip.
I bet these students don't even
have a sandwich in the fridge.
Exactly what I said, not
even a damn sandwich.
Oh, hi.
Uh, this is my roommate, Briar.
Rick, right?
- Nick.
- That's it. Nick.
It's so late, so...
- Leaving already?
- Yes.
It's your first day of college
tomorrow. You need to sleep.
Okay. Do you want me
to call you a cab?
Esteban is picking me
up. He's on his way.
Uh, uh...
Something troubling you, sir?
Do you remember Briar?
Briar? Yes, of course.
Poor girl. That wasn't okay.
Where did she end up?
I know, Jenna, but I'm not
going to answer to my mom.
I'll call her later.
It's Lion, sir.
- Fuck, my phone.
- Here.
I have been calling for an
hour. Where are you, bro?
What's wrong?
I fucked up, man.
I fucked up, man!
Thank you. You can go home.
- You're bleeding!
- No, it's nothing, Nick.
I cut myself opening
this fucking package.
What's this?
My brother told me not to open
it and to bring it to that spot.
But you opened it.
I wanted to make sure that
it was something else.
I don't know, a package
with phones, with caviar...
Caviar? How can you be so dumb?
Give it to me.
No! Don't touch it.
Easy. Nobody will know.
Cocaine.
Shit, I knew it.
I fucking knew it!
You're an asshole!
If you needed bread,
why didn't you ask me?
Because I don't want
your charity. I told you.
I have no other option, right?
I have to go in
there and deliver it.
Those guys are real gangsters.
I may never come out.
I promised Noah I'd
stay out of trouble.
Okay.
See you, bro.
Hi, handsome. Why don't
you buy me a drink?
I'm sorry.
Hey, what are you doing, man?
If my girlfriend wants a
drink, you buy her one. Period.
Okay. I'm not
looking for trouble.
Here. Order whatever you want.
I'm going to the bathroom.
He says he's with him.
Hello, bro.
Any other family members or...
Um, excuse me.
I couldn't find you, dude.
Look who we have here.
Nicholas Leister himself
and his little bitch.
Ronnie?
Sorry, I thought you
were the bastard...
- It's his brother.
- What a coincidence.
When I tell Ronnie, he's
going to really enjoy it.
Yeah, I also enjoy
remembering him.
Because he's still
in jail, correct?
Maybe you can enjoy
his company soon.
They reduced his sentence.
It seems the poor
guy was gagged.
He was just another one
of your father's victims.
Like you.
Anyway, if they don't bring him
to trial before a year has passed,
they'll have to let him go.
I'll be here.
In the meantime, let's
do business, right?
It's open.
Seriously?
Didn't they tell
you not to open it?
The guy who gave it to
me was not a big talker.
There are 100 grams missing.
That's normal. If everyone
wants a taste, in the end...
One hundred grams was
just an example, huh?
Are you saying we're
trying to swindle you?
Depends on the price.
100 grams, 10,000 euros.
- I thought it was coke, not plutonium.
- It's uncut, sunshine.
Wait, what's happening?
I'm not going to get paid?
- I won't leave without my money, okay?
- Relax.
- You will get what you deserve.
- Let's all calm down, okay?
- The ATM will only give me 3,000.
- I don't want your money.
But I do. Three from you...
and three from her.
March, ladies.
Who can take care of
them for 6,000 euros?
Dude, for that bread,
I'll do it myself.
Go.
Hey, handsome. Where were you?
I ordered you a gin and tonic.
So you see my girl is legit.
Um... It doesn't have cucumber.
It doesn't have cucumber.
No. It was for me, and
I want it with cucumber.
She wants it with cucumber.
I won't allow you
to hurt my man.
Much less call me a bitch.
No way, Sof. We
cannot accept that.
They didn't find the drugs. So, if
you don't talk, neither will they.
- They wanted to fucking kill us.
- Let it be.
If it's just a fight, I'll get
you out this afternoon. I promise.
- Good morning, Sofa.
- Good morning, boss.
Don't let my father
find out, please.
You owe me one.
Thank you, Sof. For real.
- Hey, coming up?
- Yes.
Yes?
The police were really nice.
They brought us to our car.
Juan Luis and Paula. Right?
Come on, Freckles.
Nick's gang against
Ronnie's gang. Seriously?
I told you this
was Luca's doing.
So that's how you make
the money for your races.
I'm not a fool. I
don't need the money.
No, you do it for the fun of it.
- That was low.
- I am really fucking pissed.
I missed my first
day of college.
You do realize you started
the fight, don't you?
- Did you have a better plan?
- No, no. I'm just surprised.
I collect contradictions.
Do you think it doesn't fucking hurt
me? They could have killed you, Nick.
They can't get me away
from you that easily.
Loving you is the hardest
thing I've ever done.
Loving you is the most
beautiful thing I've ever done.
You're a brownnoser.
Why did you bring me here?
Because now it's your turn
to save someone's life.
ANIMAL SHELTER
Do you really think this is a good idea?
I'm more a dog person than a cat person.
- Don't say that in front of N.
- N?
Yes. N from Noah, N from Nick.
- That's so cheesy.
- Tough luck.
- Ciao, Michael.
- Ciao, Noah.
He's Briar's friend.
Listen, does this Briar
know about the cat?
Yes, she loves animals.
- She doesn't look like it.
- So what's your issue with her?
- Nothing. She just gives me bad vibes.
- Sure.
Because she's the first girl who doesn't
make eyes at you, and you can't stand it?
No, that's not it. We
just don't know her and...
Why? Did she say something?
She just told me she had a car
accident with her boyfriend
in an illegal race,
so maybe you know him.
No. No, it must have been
when I lived in Mexico.
He was driving.
She was in the
hospital for two months
and, when she got out,
he had another girl.
Can you imagine? What a douche.
Now that you mention it,
it does sound familiar.
Like she went crazy and
started to stalk him.
Uh, she didn't tell me that.
What I do know is that he disappeared,
as if the earth had swallowed him up.
I'm not coming in.
She's not here, okay?
She's at a Pilates class.
Which means we have an hour
for just the two of us.
I don't want to fuck, really.
You use a lot of
swear words, you know?
- Because I'm an ex-convict now.
- Ah, really?
Yes.
And when was the last
time you touched a woman?
No, no. no, no.
Do you know I was in France?
Hmm. Do you want to know
what I learned there?
Mm, Mr. Nick Leister.
I love you, my love.
I love you too.
Show me your baguette.
Yes. Yes.
Don't stop on my account, okay?
I bought this shirt and
wanted to cut the label.
Christ, that was scary.
- Hey, what she had on her wrist was...
- Yes.
That guy must have done something
more than just dump her because...
Fuck!
Careful. Damn it.
Little one.
Listen.
Why don't you help me find
furniture for my apartment?
You can come with N and stay
until... I mean, as long as you need.
As long as I need.
Okay, fine. You can stay for the whole
school year. I really don't mind.
Thank God you don't mind.
Nick, I haven't yet gathered the strength
to go home and grab all my stuff,
and I wanted to do it this week,
so don't mess with my plans, okay?
You're really
something, Freckles.
Nick.
The cat.
There you go.
He's so mean.
First, he hurts your paw, and
then he forgets you even exist.
I'm so glad you're
with me in linguistics.
I cannot stand the professor!
I don't know. I like him.
Do you know what
major you'll choose?
Uh, no, not yet. I have doubts.
Michael is fully booked,
but I'm sure he'll
find a spot for you
Anyway, think it
through and let me know.
- This is your chance.
- See you next week.
Hi. Can I help you?
- Um, no.
- Only her.
I'll see you later at home.
Come in.
Jenna?
I thought you'd take
longer to recognize me.
Noah let me borrow her clothes.
- What are you doing here?
- Do you like my new look?
I'm not wearing
anything underneath.
You're not wearing underwear?
Yes, but I'm not wearing
anything under my underwear.
I really wanted to say that.
Since they let you go, you
haven't left the garage.
Jenna, forgive me
for... I'm sorry.
I know.
I know, but promise you won't do
any more dumb stuff for money.
- Okay.
- Please.
Mm-hmm.
- No races either.
- No, none.
Lion, I don't want to lose you.
Wait. Let's do that later.
I brought a romantic dinner.
Caviar for starters.
And, to finish up, oysters
and an Olivier, the
best French champagne.
Your mother has a sister
who looks just like her.
Hi, Noah!
Hey, do you have a visitor?
I won't bother you.
No, she came to see you.
- Anabel, it's been a pleasure to meet you.
- Same thing, sweetie.
You have my phone
if you need me.
Ciao.
It's a small world. I actually
know her parents and then...
What are you doing here?
Maggie tells me great
things about you.
Listen, if this is about Nick,
just talk to him, all right?
I have tried everything,
Noah. You're my last chance.
Let's do one thing.
As proof of good faith, I'll let
Maggie spend a whole week with Nick.
That's blackmail.
Sweetie, you had better pray you
don't have to see me blackmail anyone.
Now it's a threat.
You're clever, Noah.
Think about it.
Nick needs help.
Are you sure you don't
want to know the truth?
I only care about Nick's truth.
Because the Leisters
never lie, right?
By the way, do you know how long your
mom and Will have known each other?
Call me when you're ready.
Hi, Morti, you're very elegant
for a Tuesday, aren't you?
- Can you help me with the boxes?
- I'm sorry, Noah. I can't right now.
Noah.
Hi, Noah! Come in.
Look, this is Alejo Zabala, his wife,
Maite, and their daughter, Sofa,
Nick's office mate.
Pleased to meet you.
So you're the one
with stinky feet.
And breath.
I can see you also
have sweaty hands.
A pleasure.
I'm sorry. She got
us out of trouble.
I had to return the favor.
You're not staying for
dinner, are you, darling?
And then Nick chose
the Ortega case
because he thought it was
the Ortegas in A Corua.
Seriously.
Sofa had the
advantage, didn't she?
No, Sofa, tell them about
the arsonist, please.
We decided to build a small scale
model of the explosive device.
Sofa thought that, instead
of us having to prove
that the device worked, they
had to prove that it didn't.
In legal jargon, it's known as
shifting the burden of proof.
Precisely.
And Sofa whispers, "Shift the
burden." And, of course, what did I do?
He changed the terminals in
the battery and it exploded.
He shifted the burden!
I was very nervous.
It was our first case.
The day they work together
on something serious,
they're going to be unstoppable.
Work together or
whatever else happens.
Sorry.
Uh, hey, Will, can you imagine?
- What would that make us? In-laws, right?
- Yes.
- In-laws!
- Precisely.
Well, come on. There's no hurry.
Let's not pressure them, okay?
Let them go at their own pace.
And you, Noah, how's school?
- College. I'm in college now.
- Ah.
How is it to work
for the city council?
He's the Minister of
Justice now, my dear.
Oh, congratulations.
Do you remember the
university dorms?
The good old times.
No, back then...
Shut up!
I'm living in a
university apartment,
but Nick wants me
to go live with him.
What do you think
about that, Mom?
What the hell is wrong
with your daughter?
The kidnapping was a year ago.
Excuse her, her father
died a year ago today.
Wow, shit.
Yes, and she hasn't stopped
having nightmares ever since.
Nightmares?
I've never noticed anything.
Do you sleep with her?
They're a very
close-knit family.
I'm so dumb.
I forgot.
It's okay.
You had other
things on your mind.
Noah, that's not true.
It really isn't true.
Our parents have set us up.
You think this is normal?
Sofa is just an
obnoxious social climber.
Yeah, I saw her climb all
the way to nibble your ear.
She was telling me how good
you and I are together.
- Sure.
- Why don't you trust me?
I trust you.
I don't doubt that she was cross-eyed
and knock-kneed when she was 12.
I wanted to spare
you the jealousy.
Thank you so much,
huh? Thank God.
You make me look like a baby in front
of her, as if I needed protection.
No, it doesn't matter. They're
right. You make a great couple.
There's nothing between us.
Listen, I really mean
it, Nick Leister.
One more lie, and it's over.
So, if you have anything to
confess to me, the moment is now.
There is nothing else.
You know?
With every lie you just prove to me that
you're the one who doesn't trust me.
It's as if you always needed an
excuse to keep your distance.
Deep inside, you don't want
me to come live with you.
- Noah, you know I love you.
- Yeah.
My father also loved me once.
YOUR ABSENCE WILL
FOLLOW ME WHILE I SLEEP
You got the tattoo with
the knot because of him?
Why?
He tried to kill you.
You did it for your
mother, didn't you?
Why, if she abandoned you?
You know?
When you tie someone
up too tight,
they either get hurt trying to break
free or remain trapped forever.
What are we doing, Nick?
Do we stay tied up in our knots
or do we face the truth even
though it might hurt us?
I'm fed up with having
other people decide for me.
It's over.
I'm going to be brave and find
out what is happening to us.
- Relax. There's nobody here.
- So many works of art.
Thor! My dear! Did you miss me?
Do they have you taking
care of the museum?
It might be better if I go.
Don't worry. I'll wait here.
The drawer in the middle
has a false bottom.
You'll see the lawsuit where
I asked for Nick's custody.
ANABEL GRASON SEEKS
CUSTODY OF NICHOLAS LEISTER
And the withdrawal they made me
sign after the blackmail, of course.
You don't know Grandpa Andrew
and his legion of lawyers.
He hates his son, Will,
because he's not like him,
but his grandson is
a different story.
He's his heir.
He would never have
allowed me to take him.
Yes, I was unfaithful to
Will and my new husband.
Grandpa found out and used
it to take Nick away from me.
It's unfair...
because before that, Will was already
having an affair with your mother.
It's such a shame I
didn't find out earlier.
"Anti-wrinkle," so cheap.
Pink toothbrush.
White toothbrush.
PHOTO
Ready?
Did you find everything?
The truth always hurts.
Believe me, I fought for
Nick's custody with all I had.
I just want you to give him this
letter. Everything is explained there.
I don't know what's worse,
that he hates you or
that he hates his family.
That is his decision to make.
If he finds out I helped you,
he will never forgive me.
You don't have to
give it to him, Noah.
Just make sure he
finds it and reads it.
What ice cream do you want?
Her parents. Do you know
they're getting a divorce?
What?
Her father has hired
Roca as his lawyer.
He told me.
They're going to crush Anabel.
Be careful. I'm sure
she's scheming. Hmm?
Sofa! Today is your lucky day.
- Jenkins is in surgery. Peritonitis.
- Poor thing.
The Rogers case is lost,
but it will teach you a lot.
The black one, please.
- When is the hearing?
- Day after tomorrow.
You have 48 hours to prepare.
- But it's in London?
- Yes.
It would be your first
big case. What do you say?
You can count on me.
Hello.
Hi, Freckles.
How are you? What
are you doing here?
Nothing. I wanted to see
Maggie before she left.
She went out for ice cream with
Esteban. Can you give me five minutes?
What is that?
It's my mother's handwriting.
Who brought this?
- Uh...
- A messenger just gave it to me.
I left it on the table.
It must have fallen.
Do you want me to read it?
It must be important, Nick.
Do me a favor.
Get rid of it.
You look very pretty.
I didn't know blue
roses existed.
- It wasn't necessary.
- Yes, it was.
After the ambush the other
day with the minister,
I owed you a romantic dinner.
As long as no confetti
falls from the sky.
There is a surprise,
but it's not that.
What is it?
YOU ARE MINE
- No.
- Yes.
- Don't fuck with me.
- What is it? You don't like it?
You thought I was
going to like it?
I wasn't letting your
love letter disappear.
Well, that and that it
was a permanent pen.
But a tattoo is for life, Nick.
It's crazy, really.
- You'll be sorry.
- I didn't do anything new, Noah.
I've had you tattooed on
my skin for a long time.
I want to be honest with you.
We're going to London
for a few days.
"We?"
Sofa and I.
Everyone thinks the case
is lost, but if we win,
it might open up
many doors for us.
I'm really happy
for both of you.
I have been thinking and...
maybe honesty is overrated.
Some truths are just
too complicated.
I agree with you.
You think being an adult
is doing whatever you want,
but it actually means to
know what you have to do.
Promise you'll stay
here until I come back.
You know? I have
a weird feeling.
As if this were a goodbye.
I'm only going for a few days.
Yeah.
So, why did you
tear up the letter?
Because I don't want
to know anything.
I thought you were going to
accompany me in untying our knots.
It's my decision, and
you have to respect it.
I guess it's for the best.
Hi, Mom.
So this is the apartment.
Will always says that all a Leister
needs is a safe and a pull-up bar.
I was only staying
for a few days.
At the dinner with the minister, you
crossed a red line I won't tolerate.
You don't know how hard
it is to manage emotions
when you have to hide
them from others.
Or do you?
I've tried not to meddle in
your relationship with Nick...
Bullshit!
You sent him to San Francisco for
a whole year to keep us apart.
That's not true. It
was just a coincidence.
Sure, as coincidental as
the trip we took to Europe
when Nick was coming home
for a few days, right?
You even sent him to London
with Sofa. Well played.
Maybe this time it will work.
I don't care. I won't let
you live with someone at 18.
I didn't say I would,
but it's my life, Mom.
You have to let me
make my own mistakes.
Perfect. But if you do,
forget about university.
Now you're the manager
of William's money.
And you will sacrifice your future?
Do you think he'd do the same for you?
I don't know.
Noah, I have always believed
in you, since you were a child,
since I took you in my
arms to that hospital
while you were bleeding out.
I saw strength in your eyes.
That will to live told me you'd
always achieve everything you wanted.
I only had to give
you opportunities.
Tell me where I've failed
you, what I've done wrong.
- Can you explain it to me?
- Can you explain to me where you were...
that night while my father
was stabbing me with a knife?
Who were you sleeping with
at a luxury hotel, Mom?
I know how much you
suffered with Dad.
That's why I've never
wanted to hurt you.
But now that I know this, I feel
free to love whoever I want.
Unconditionally.
Some paparazzi
took photos of you?
Yes, Granddad. It sucks.
Noah prefers to
avoid public places.
In the end, you end
up meeting less often.
I love it when you
tell me things.
That woman is perfect.
And you wouldn't have to hide.
Granddad, I wanted to talk
to you about one thing.
Do you remember Briar?
I took care of her, so she
wouldn't bother you again.
- Forget her.
- Something else happened, didn't it?
Why did you ask me to
disappear for a while?
Look, Nick, one day, when you
are in charge of the corporation,
you'll have to deal
with all the trouble.
But, until then, let
me take care of this.
If there's anything
else, I want to know.
Briar was committed
for two years.
She wasn't well before she met
you. So don't torture yourself.
It has nothing to do with you.
Are you still in the apartme
Still in my
grandfather's apartment?
Yes
Take care of N
Noah! I'm cooking a stew.
Would you like some?
No, thanks. I already ate.
- Great. I'll leave some in a Tupperware.
- Okay.
Wow.
It looks like Nick has her
wrapped around his finger,
doesn't he, little one?
That's how he is.
One word and he puts
you on cloud nine...
or buried five
meters underground.
But we won't let him
win. Right, Briar?
It's us who ought to bury
him five meters underground.
No, please. Not another
dinner with our parents.
- Poor Noah.
- She was so jealous.
Hey, is it true you asked her to live
with you even though she's only 18?
Maybe you're the
one who's jealous.
Come on, Sof. I'm not your
typical controlling boyfriend.
I'm just saying that having you as a
boyfriend would be last on my list.
Yeah, because you're an
iceberg, pretty girl.
The only thing you're capable
of loving is your job.
You're an idiot.
- Sorry, I just wanted to mess with you.
- Sure.
I know that's not how you are.
Listen, Nick, do you love Noah?
Madly.
Look, Nick, a piece of advice.
At least with Noah, try not
to do things without thinking.
In my experience, when
you have a relationship
that so many people want to destroy,
it usually doesn't end up well.
The sentence.
- No.
- Yes!
- Yes?
- Yes!
Where's the champagne?
Noah!
Come on! Go.
Three! The boys win.
Very good. Then the
boys get to drink.
- Not him.
- No?
- No.
- He's underage.
Yes.
- Listen.
- He wants to.
Oh, my God. Everything is
spinning. Well, I'm going to bed.
- No.
- I can't believe you.
I'm exhausted.
- N holds up better than you.
- Ciao.
- Do you know how to get there?
- Hey, shut up.
- Don't get lost.
- Hey, screw you.
She's going to get lost.
She's really drunk, my goodness.
Well, she'll find her way.
Oh, God.
Everything is
spinning for me too.
Oof.
If I close my eyes,
I get really dizzy...
So, let's leave it
for another day.
- Sure.
- All right.
It was fun.
Yes. You and Briar
are a very funny pair.
I laughed a lot.
And I needed it.
I'm glad.
See you on Tuesday.
All right.
Are you Nick?
Michael. Pleased to meet you.
Excuse me.
What was that moment?
- What moment?
- That moment.
There was no moment.
You'll see him on Tuesday?
He's the school counselor, and he's
helping me to find an internship.
I want to quit the restaurant.
So what were you doing?
Updating your CV?
Lower your voice.
Briar is sleeping.
You promised you'd
stay in the apartment.
I argued with my mother, and
I didn't feel comfortable.
And I find you with this guy.
I argued with my mother!
Do you give a shit?
We won the case.
Do you give a shit?
- I argue with my father too, okay?
- About business.
I'm the one who is under pressure
for us not to be together.
They treat you like a god, including
offering you Sofa on a silver platter.
"Silver platter."
Sof is going to laugh.
You laugh a lot together,
right? You and Sof.
Look, Nick, I have been thinking,
and I think we should take a break.
Let's see if I understand
this space-time loop.
That moment earlier has
turned into a break now?
We are constantly lying to each other.
You don't trust me, and I don't trust you.
And we don't even
have fun anymore.
You have been
drinking. Sleep it off.
Yeah, right? It's better
to ignore what I'm saying.
Do you want me to write it down for
you or will you tear that up too?
Nick, I mean it.
This is not working.
We're growing apart.
I have been offered
a position in London.
In London. Congratulations.
I have a week to answer.
So you have a week
to make up your mind.
An ultimatum.
Awesome.
The annual company
gala is in a week,
so if you decide to come
this time, we'll talk there.
We'll talk there.
What are you wearing, dude?
What's wrong? You've never seen
me in my work clothes before?
These are what my work
clothes look like.
What brings you here?
I'm not sleeping
very well lately.
- What's wrong? Rich kid problems?
- Hey, I'm here, all right?
Thank you for honoring me
with your presence. Thanks.
And you got Noah
and me in that mess.
That's why the young master
doesn't answer my calls?
I'm not in a good place with Noah,
and I don't want any trouble.
Am I a bad influence on you?
Go back to your bubble then. I
wouldn't want to get it dirty.
This is Italian. What the
fuck is wrong with you?
What's wrong? The garage is
sinking. I can't make ends meet.
And I have to keep up with
my millionaire girlfriend.
I can't take it anymore!
When I was in Mexico without a
fucking cent, you helped me out.
- Why don't you let me help you now?
- No, bro.
I helped you get back on
your feet. You did the rest.
And that is what
I want to do too.
Hey. Hey.
Ooh!
- Hey, bro?
- Not another race.
Come on, brother. It will be
the last one. I swear to you.
- Jenna will kill you.
- No, because I have it all figured out.
The race is the night
of the gala, right?
So, while Noah and Jenna get
ready, primp, put on their make-up,
we get ready and leave
with some excuse.
We race, and we get back there
before the photocall, bro. Flawless.
We?
Me and my best friend.
No fucking way. Besides,
I don't have a car.
- Ask Mikel to lend it to you.
- I'll pass.
I heard Ronnie is running too.
He's getting out that same day.
You haven't seen that son of a
bitch since he kidnapped Noah.
Tell me you don't want to
send him back to prison.
The sketch with the distribution
of the tables... Don't forget it.
Can you help me
with this, please?
- Yes, come in.
- Hey, ma'am. Ma'am.
There is no way to make
this wrinkle go away.
No, one more wrinkle
makes no difference.
I didn't mean you, all right?
Hi.
Wow. What's with that tuxedo?
Ooh.
Uh, I borrowed it from Nick.
So you do accept gifts from him?
You look very nice.
So do you.
Hey, we're going to head out. We
have to stop by Nick's apartment.
Yeah, I forgot my wallet.
See you at the gala, okay?
Ciao.
I missed you at the pool hall.
- It didn't work out well for you.
- What are you dealing in now?
Tuxedos?
He doesn't make enough at the garage
to bring his mom over from Mexico.
And business is
going great for you.
Where is the money Noah's
father promised you
if you helped him kidnap her?
Nick, you don't mind if I race
with your old car, do you?
- Enjoy it.
- Hmm?
It might be the last
time you use it in years.
Chill, okay? We
came here to race.
As soon as we're all
here, we'll set the rules.
We're all here. The sooner
this is over, the better.
We're missing a racer.
No fucking way.
Look at them. Asshole number
one and asshole number two.
Well, you know the circuit.
- You know how this works.
- Hi, guys.
The winner will take
15,000 euros plus bets.
Would you like to
bet again, Ronnie?
With you, always.
You must make a complete circuit
and return to the finish line.
It's very dangerous.
And you love danger, don't you, Nick?
You're always playing with fire.
We are ready to cut
off the streets,
but remember, if the police
show up, you're on your own.
And there is only money
if you finish the race.
Good luck and may
the best one win.
Hi, sweetie pie.
How did you find
out about the race?
I put my naked butt on that hood.
Did you think I wouldn't realize?
Do you know how many months
I have to work in the garage
to make what I'll make here?
Sorry, asshole number two.
But if someone is going
to win the race, it's us.
Leave that there.
- What's up? How are you?
- Fine. They're about to start.
Shit.
Accelerate! Accelerate!
All right, girls.
Girls! The joke was
fun, but that's enough.
Do you think we're
here for you guys?
Please don't fuck this
up. I need Lion to win.
I'm sorry. I'm very competitive.
And me, as a capitalist copilot,
I don't want to lose the 1,000
euros from the entry fee.
They told me you don't know the
difference between coke and caviar.
I'll just leave you
to your things, boys.
Police? There are some crazy
people racing illegally.
- Shit. Someone snitched on us.
- Fuck.
Police. Open all the
roadblocks. Open.
15,000 plus the bets, right? Is
that what our relationship is worth?
- Fucking proud brat.
- I'm losing my focus, Jenna!
That too?
What the fuck are you doing?
Shit!
Reject - Message - Accept
The streets are
meant to be cut off.
Leave before
there's an accident.
Would it be your
first accident, Nick?
Freckles
He and a redhead had
a car crash years ago.
I'll tell you the story one day.
Yeah.
Units two and four, cut
through the next street.
You're in control, huh, blondie?
You owe me a foot massage.
Damn, girl. Shit.
Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go!
Fuck!
Fuck! Fuck!
Let's go.
I'm coming for you, blondie.
- Are you okay?
- Yes, just chilling.
Really?
Stop, police. Stop the car!
You're not angry with
me anymore, right?
No. Angry. Why?
Well, can you move?
I need to pass. Huh?
- No fucking way.
- He's nuts.
Stop! Stop the car.
- Nothing. They don't fucking listen. Go.
- I'm using the nitro.
Come on, ladies, please.
Stop the vehicle.
Come on. Drop it, please.
Fuck, the nitro.
Let's go!
INCOMING CALL FRECKLES
Asshole number one, you know
why we're here, don't you?
We'll never have an
opportunity like this one.
Let's make the best of
it then, little sister.
Sister sandwich!
Hey! What are you doing?
What are they doing?
Hey! Hey!
Get off, fucker.
Fuck, my car.
No! No!
Slow down!
We must leave before the
rest of the police arrive.
- Everybody out! Out! Everyone!
- Move! Move!
Nice one, brother.
Out you go. Come on!
Get up!
Better to have it towed away.
- Welcome, Greg.
- Thank you.
- Welcome.
- Thank you.
Mr. Tavish.
How are you, Lion? Have
you thought about my offer?
Let's go, Dad.
Thank you for inviting me.
Smile for the cameras.
There's a bastard out there who's
going to really suffer if he sees you.
I hope so.
Nick, over here!
Sofa, please.
A smile, please.
- Jenna, listen to me.
- Leave me alone. I've been a fool.
You have always made me feel
guilty for having money.
- You and your stupid inferiority complex.
- You're right.
But something really weird
happened in that race.
I won, and I didn't
feel anything, Jenna.
Do you know what I feel, Lion?
That you don't love
me for who I am.
You cannot separate my
money from the person I am.
You're not listening, Jenna.
I won 15,000 euros,
and I felt nothing.
I don't feel anything either.
It's over, Lion.
We're done.
When you do things like
that, that's what happens.
- Hello.
- Hello.
I never actually thanked you
for the letter in the office.
I didn't even remember.
- Congratulations on the Rogers case.
- Thank you.
I still can't believe it.
And you're going to London?
Yes. I am.
Enjoy it, okay?
What the hell are
you doing here?
I always wanted you to
bring me to the gala, love.
Hey, Nick. How are you?
Why didn't you?
We only dated for a few
months three years ago.
It's pointless for
you to chase me.
You are so charming.
It will be a
pleasure, Mr. Tavish.
I hope so.
I knew you'd come with her.
I couldn't say no.
Her father asked me.
I didn't expect you'd
come with Briar.
I couldn't say no either.
The week is already over.
- The day doesn't end until midnight.
- Yeah.
Are you going to
London with Sofa?
I have until 12:00 to decide.
You also have time to
catch up with Briar.
That's why I brought her along.
You're old friends, aren't you?
By the way, she told me how
the story ended with that boy.
Really heavy stuff.
I'll reserve a dance
for you at midnight.
I'm going to leave the
garage to my brother.
Jenna's father offered me a
position at the oil company.
And, so, I will have to
start from the bottom.
Welcome to the
Contradiction Club.
If I have to swim in a pool of
money in order to be with Jenna...
I'll make the sacrifice.
Good evening, everyone.
Welcome to this year's gala.
Who would have thought?
Fifty years since Grandpa Andrew
founded his first law firm in London,
then came the insurance company, the
consultancy, and the rest is history.
So we can go sit down,
and I advise you not
to move from your seat
because tonight is going
to be full of surprises.
Isn't that Briar?
What is she doing here?
Stop. I can do it by myself.
Ah, my favorite granddaughter.
Hey, excuse me, aren't you...
To the right, man. It's always
through the door on the right.
So where's your friend?
Surprise!
Call security.
I'll leave you alone.
You didn't want to listen
to me the easy way.
Get out.
Nick, calm down. Calm down.
Calm down.
Say whatever you have
to through our lawyers.
I know your game, and I
won't leave you time to plot
and hide everything
from Nick again.
Let's go to the garden.
You and I alone.
It's either all of us or no one.
Don't even dream about it.
Then let's talk here.
Nick, you need to know I
didn't leave your father.
There was another woman
then. Wasn't there, Rafaella?
You had already met?
Nick! Nick!
I wanted you to stay with me, but
your grandfather prevented it.
- Don't listen to her!
- Enough.
What do you want?
What's that?
A paternity test.
What is it, Will?
It's Maggie.
What's happening with Maggie?
She's my daughter.
Yes. My daughter is a Leister.
That's a lie. Isn't it, Dad?
I always had my
doubts about Maggie.
You say this now that your
husband's kicking you out.
I'm not doing this for me. The
swine asked for a paternity test.
And I won't leave my
daughter defenseless.
Can it be?
Maybe. In the Bahamas.
Before the divorce.
I loved that vacation.
Get out of here! Get
out of here! Out!
How did you get my DNA?
Pink toothbrush.
White toothbrush.
Did you sneak into the mansion?
It was me.
What?
I let her in.
How could you?
What the letter said was real,
Nick. She didn't abandon you.
You brought the letter?
I thought the truth
would help you.
Help me do what?
To find out that my
grandfather is a monster?
That my father has been
fooling me my whole life?
That my mother still
doesn't love me
and only wants to protect
her daughter's future?
I believed her! I thought
she wanted to win you back.
You helped her, Noah.
Do you know what
you've unleashed?
You have ruined all our lives!
Our family's.
Us.
No, not us.
All of this is your fault.
Wait, please.
You knew what I was going to say at
the gala, about Briar, the races.
I didn't mind. I just
wanted us to be brave.
This is your chance to be brave.
And if you don't, it
doesn't really matter.
I love you more than my life,
and I could never abandon you.
This is worse than abandoning.
You stabbed me in the back.
Nick!
Nick.
Nick.
Nick.
Are you all right, Miss
Noah? Can I help you?
Everything is over.
Everything is over.
Nick, you don't know how
much you're screwing shit up.
Maybe.
But it's my shit.
Nick!
Wait up, brother.
I knew you'd end up finding out.
I didn't want to tell you, but...
they've been hooking up for a while.
You're wrong if you
think this hurts me.
You're so dumb, bro!
Why did you kiss Sofa?
Noah fucked things up with
my mother. She deserves it.
Your mother. Always your mother.
You really have a problem, dude.
- You have to grow up.
- Don't lecture me. What about you?
Me? I couldn't even stay angry
at Jenna for half an hour.
I preferred to swallow my pride.
Good for you. I hope you
live happily ever after.
Remember when I told you they
were kids and they would fly away?
Well, they did.
And they've shown us that they
are way more mature than us.
You know?
When Jenna said we
were over, I felt...
as if...
as if a huge wave
swallowed me up.
Tell me that's not what you felt
when you ended things with Noah.
Why are you doing all this?
Don't waste all
your tears, my dear.
You'll have plenty
of time to miss him.
Where's Noah?
You're too late, Romeo.
- What did you tell her?
- What do you think?
How wonderful you are.
I'm really sorry about
the accident. I really am.
You didn't even wait for
me to leave the hospital.
You just left me there with
more than 20 fractures.
And you knew how I was.
What do you mean?
Pregnant.
I swear I had no idea.
Don't play dumb.
They told me I lost
it in the accident.
But I know it was you.
Your family! The
hospital was yours!
Listen, what you're saying
doesn't make any sense, Briar.
But, if you really lost it,
believe me, I'm truly sorry.
Guilt makes you feel better.
Not me.
I need you to pay.
Tell me where the fuck Noah is.
She must be on her
way to the apartment.
To slit her wrists. I hope.
Damn.
Noah! Noah!
Noah!
Here. Dry off a bit.
Give me the handbag.
I lost my keys.
Don't worry.
I couldn't sleep.
Forgive me. I know you
only wanted to help me.
I love you
SLIDE TO TURN OFF
Are you okay?
Did something happen?
My God, you're freezing.
I can't talk. Just hug me.
No, thank you.
That's still wet.
Here, put this on.
Ciao.
What have we done, Will?
We ruined everything.
You know that, right?
Whatever happens to them from
now on will be our fault.
YOUR ABSENCE WILL
FOLLOW ME WHILE I SLEEP
Goodbye, Dad.
ALWAYS
NOAH, I WILL ALWAYS BE YOUR
NOAH, I WILL ALWAYS BE YOUR
LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS - NICK