If Only (2022) s01e01 Episode Script

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A NETFLIX SERIES
[suspenseful, playful music playing]
[music continues from TV]
JULY 25TH, 2018
[snoring]
[inhales] I wish I had that.
[man on TV] in history.
This is, by large,
the longest lunar eclipse seen
in the last one hundred years,
also called a "blood moon."
- [man] What's wrong?
- Where is it?
- Move over! You're lying on the remote!
- What are you doing, Emma?
- Alright, easy. [grunts]
- [Emma] Move over! Ah!
- [man] I was sleeping!
- I told you to sleep in the bedroom!
Ugh!
- [man on TV] The solar flare
- [channel changes]
- [man grunts]
- There's a new character?
- Ah! [grunts]
- [gun shot fires]
[Emma] Where did she come from?
They were just kissing.
Maybe she burst in looking
for the remote like a crazy person.
Just go to bed! Go on!
[man on TV] the flares.
The eclipse can be seen in all areas
[sighs]
Mama, how's it going?
Are the kids already in bed?
Wow, you're so patient.
Fine, yes.
No, we ended up just staying home tonight.
I didn't want the hassle
of going out to eat,
and neither did Nando, so, yeah
No, no, everything's fine, a quiet night.
Hmm.
It's been a nice night.
Very quiet.
[dramatic stinger]
I want a divorce.
What?
You
Why?
Cigarette? [exhales]
No, no, no. It's just breathing.
I wouldn't [chuckles nervously]
Yes, Deme just got back from New York.
Don't know
because he's at dinner with Isa.
I don't know
if they're coming by after or not.
Okay. [exhales]
Bye. I'll catch up with you tomorrow.
Bye. Thank you very much. [chuckles]
Have a good night.
Love you.
EMMA CALLING
- Who is it?
- [Isa] It's Emma.
- You're not picking up?
- No.
I'll call her back tomorrow. Yeah.
You know what she's gonna ask.
That we go over to their place [sighs]
and honestly, I don't want to see them.
Well, we could just pop in
for a quick drink, maybe.
- They're anniversary dinner is tonight.
- And?
They'd rather spend time alone, right?
I don't know,
maybe they would rather see us.
I just got back.
No, tonight they're doing them.
Ah.
Oh my God. It's ten years, yeah?
- Nine.
- Yeah. Hmm.
Of course you remember.
I forgot you keep detailed notes
about anything that concerns Emma.
Their wedding was the year we graduated.
- Yes.
- The twins are nine.
Well, let's get to the important part.
Welcome home, my dear old friend.
Here's to tonight. To us.
Here's to us.
[Nando snoring]
[Emma exhales]
[Emma sniffles]
[Nando snorts]
[Nando exhales]
[dramatic stinger]
10 YEARS AGO
[Emma] Shut up!
I'm nervous enough already. [chuckles]
[upbeat music playing]
Yes, I'm almost there now. Yes.
AUGUST 23RD, 2008
I know. I have no idea why I said
I would go to dinner with him either.
[siren wailing]
I just hope that I don't go bonkers and
throw a glass of wine at him. [chuckles]
I'll talk to you later.
Yeah. Yes, thanks.
Later.
[upbeat music continues playing]
[exhales]
[brakes screech]
Pardon me!
Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry!
[exhales]
[man] Not a single win tonight.
Not even my Betis.
- [horn honks]
- [announcer speaking on radio]
VALE
- [sportscaster] We're now looking at
- [man] Everything okay, kiddo?
This is a major blow for the team.
It's becoming exceedingly clear
that without their star player
- Ah, sorry, Alfredo. Are you okay?
- Yeah, yeah. Everything's fine.
- Thanks.
- [Alfredo] You're welcome.
[exhales]
[sighs]
[whimsical music playing]
[inhales]
[sportscaster continues indistinctly]
SOUTH WINDS
- Hello, Juan.
- Hello.
Oh hey, excuse me
- [Emma] Ah, there he is. [chuckles]
- Emma.
It's really good to see you. [chuckles]
I think that your nose is bleeding.
Huh?
Oh no. [chuckles]
- One second. I'll be right back.
- No problem.
[both chuckle nervously]
Is everything okay?
Yes, Paqui, everything's just fine.
I swear.
[sniffles]
[sniffles]
Oh fuck!
Oh.
[Nando whispers] Yeah, yeah, okay.
I really gotta go.
Yes, he might've been there. I don't know.
Uh
I have to go. We'll talk soon.
[inhales sharply]
- Was that Mabel?
- Was who?
You could keep talking to her.
It's fine with me.
No, no, no, it, uh, was my mother.
Ah.
Are you feeling okay?
- Yes.
- Uh-huh.
- Perfectly fine.
- [chuckles]
You look, uh [exhales]really, uh
Thank you.
[both chuckle]
So, now it's time to move on
to the good news, isn't it?
- Mm-hmm.
- You've fallen head over heels.
Uh, how about a drink, for starters?
- Okay? For you.
- Yes.
Thanks.
[Juan] Your table is ready on the terrace.
[inhales] Shall we?
- Okay.
- Hmm?
I've missed you.
You better just say it.
Um, we're here so you can tell me
you're taking Mabel to Paris, right?
- Well, I
- It is not a problem.
I know we all planned this trip together,
but, honestly, it is totally okay with me.
Mabel and I ended things
earlier this summer.
- Hmm?
- Mm-hmm.
We were only together for maybe
a couple months. That was it.
Ah.
[chuckles] You see,
someone else always stood between us.
And that someone was you.
It was you who wanted
to break up, remember?
I know, I know, but I was confused.
You and I were together all our lives,
and and I don't know,
I thought we needed time.
I think you needed time.
Mmm, when did you start deciding for me?
- Look, I've moved on too, all right?
- Oh really?
Of course!
I don't know why you're laughing. Really!
Isa told me
you haven't been dating anyone.
And I ran into your mother the other day.
She said you've been crying.
- What do they know about my life?
- But, Emma, please, just admit it.
Please tell me
that your feelings haven't changed.
Again, it was you who wanted
to break up with me.
I don't know
if you suddenly feel alone or what.
Did you expect that I would just open up
- and that I'd help you feel better?
- Just a second.
You hear that?
[Spanish music playing]
Oh! Remember our song?
Are you gonna sing?
- Are you?
- Maybe.
Oh gosh, no. [chuckles]
[singing in Spanish]
[in English] Nan Nando.
What are you doing? What are you doing?
What are you doing? Oh my
Unbelievable.
[Nando exhales]
I'm down on one knee
with an important question.
- Emma, will you marry me?
- [Emma] What?
- Seriously? Your mom's ring?
- [Nando exhales]
[Nando] Yes, Emma.
My parents have been together
for 40 years.
And if they made it,
I'm confident we can make it too.
- Oh.
- I want to spend my life with you.
I want to have children with you.
If you say yes, I promise I'll make up
for all the months that we were apart.
[chuckles]
- Emma
- [inhales]
Yes. Yes. Yes.
[all applauding]
[both chuckle]
[all together] Whoo!
Congrats!
[Andrés] Wow, congratulations!
[all exclaiming happily]
[dramatic stinger]
[acoustic guitar playing]
[sniffles]
- Now, don't forget the steaks.
- Hey!
Uh-uh! Give Grandma a kiss goodbye. Hey!
Don't worry, honey.
They gave me a kiss already.
I can't believe it. They won't take
their eyes off those screens.
Pay no mind, it's fine.
Are you all right?
Sure. Yes.
Okay. Don't forget you have to help me
with the Mass for Dad, hmm?
I want something that's simple and short.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, me too.
He never really liked
that type of attention.
Mmm. Same over here.
Don't worry about it. I got it.
- Thanks, honey.
- Bye.
- Take care, huh?
- Okay.
Hey, listen. Heat up those steaks over
the stove, okay? Don't use the microwave.
- Okay. Okay, Mom. Let's go.
- Have fun.
[upbeat music playing from video games]
What's up, kids?
Did you have any fun spending time
with your grandmother?
Hmm?
What did you do?
Did you guys talk? Did she tell you
about your grandpa or not?
Did she cry?
Dammit, always the same.
Always talking to myself.
When I talk to you, you listen to me.
[together] But, Mom!
Don't you "But, Mom" anything.
You listen when I talk to you!
I was about to break my record.
I'm dead now because of you! Give it back.
When I speak, you better listen.
- I want to go to Grandmother's.
- Just take us back.
Oh, to Grandma's?
She obviously can't handle you.
Your grandma doesn't say anything
because she has the patience of a saint.
Oh my God.
You two are just like your father.
Here, take back your stupid little games.
- There!
- [video games chiming]
Deme. What's up? Welcome back.
Yeah, okay. I'll leave the kids,
and I'll meet you later, okay?
[mellow music playing]
Psst!
[chuckles]
Ay, my Emma. Mmm!
I couldn't wait to hug you. Oh my God.
Welcome home, stranger.
- You all right?
- Yes. [chuckles]
[chuckles] Well, first of all,
how is your mother?
She's she's doing fine.
- It's really hard. We just miss him.
- Yeah.
Sometimes I call his cell
just to see if he'll pick up.
[both chuckle softly]
Good old Cayetano.
Your father your father
was a very special man, Emma.
Mm-hmm.
- But just look at you!
- Shut up, don't say anything.
I know, I look horrible. I know.
What are you saying? It's the opposite.
You're hotter than ever.
It's only because I'm here with you.
It feels so great.
Some days I don't even recognize myself.
And you should see Nando. He has a belly.
[chuckles]
I saw him this morning, actually.
- You did? Where?
- Yeah.
I took Isa to the office,
and we talked for a couple of minutes.
You spent last night with Isa?
Yeah.
Ah.
Because I spoke to her,
and she didn't mention it.
Well, maybe she was still drunk.
Last night we really went for it.
Uh Uh, what?
You you two hooked up?
What? Emma, how could we?
What? Do you think I've gone crazy?
[Emma] I don't know.
It wouldn't be so strange, right?
You're single, she's single
Well, I'm only single
because I don't want to get married,
but, you know, she does, she Yeah.
Are you ready to order?
- Yes, please.
- Okay.
Excuse me, two beers, please. Thank you.
You look so adorable.
[both chuckle]
Well, tell me.
Hollywood? How is it?
Hollywood life with your face
on all those billboards and movie screens.
It's unbelievable, what can I say?
I'm really happy.
- I'm happy for you.
- Thanks.
How are you?
Well, I don't know.
Where do I start?
Most days are spent
chasing the kids and Nando.
And now there's also my mom
because she feels lonely. Well
I asked you about you.
Emma
it's okay.
[exhales]
Honestly, it's been so long
since anyone's even asked me how I am
that I don't even know
where to begin. [chuckles]
I don't even know.
It's like this person I've become
is totally different.
I look at myself and I see a stranger.
I was just so in love with Nando.
I was, and now I can't stand him.
I can't I can't stand him.
I don't know, years go by,
and, yes, all of us have grown up,
and I became a woman,
but it's a sad woman. It's the truth.
I don't like my body.
I don't like my husband.
I don't like my house.
I don't have a job. I don't have projects.
Deme, it's me, Emma.
I can't stand it anymore.
I've made a decision.
I'm divorcing Nando.
Truth be told, I feel relieved.
What are you saying, Nando?
We only get to live once, right?
Well, I don't want to waste it.
I want to enjoy it.
We're not the first couple with, uh,
young children to split up, right? Pfft.
We'll have to manage.
And the kids, well
They still will have school, sports,
their classmates
Plus, they totally ignore me.
And I told her, "Let's get someone."
"I don't know,
someone who can help us, who"
She didn't want to. It's impossible.
I wanted to spend
as much time as possible with the kids.
I gave up everything for them.
Well, now,
there's no other option for us, yeah?
And I would still do it.
Have you thought about just separating?
I don't know,
you can look for help together.
- What if I don't love him anymore?
- [exhales]
You know what? We've wasted a lot of time.
I only wish
we'd put more thought into it. [sniffles]
If I hadn't asked her
to marry me that day
everything would be different.
If I knew then what I know now,
I wouldn't have married Nando.
Never.
[whimsical music playing]
[Deme on TV] Andrés, don't touch that.
Don't, it's the other button, Andrés.
[Emma] What a view!
- [Deme] Oh!
- [Emma] Bonjour!
- [Deme] Hey!
- [Emma] Whoo!
[men on TV vocalizing]
- [all chuckling]
- [Emma] Ooh la la. Are you all right?
It wasn't all bad, though, right?
[Emma] You better watch your step!
Make a wish, huh?
[Andrés] Long live free love!
And good people.
[Deme] And good people.
[dramatic stinger]
- Let's all smile for the camera!
- Yeah!
Whiskey!
What are you saying?
Can you not be so old? Come on now.
Britney!
- [all together] Britney!
- [chuckles]
[whispers] I love you.
[dramatic stinger]
[Nando] We're all going
to have dinner tomorrow.
Isa's already booked a table.
But we can't take the twins.
Well, my sister can come over.
She has to come over anyway
to talk about about that.
[gasps]
[gasps]
- So you told her?
- [Nando inhales]
I mentioned it to her, Emma.
What's the difference?
That means you consulted your lawyer
before talking to me?
Come on, Emma, don't do this to me.
I can't believe it.
Yes, she's your sister.
Your sister and also your lawyer.
Emma, please.
Can we just talk?
[Nando exhales]
[gentle music playing]
[Nando exhales]
You're the one who wants a divorce.
What's wrong? Do you regret it?
I don't regret it.
This week we can do the paperwork.
[Nando sighs deeply]
[Nando] Nice job, guys.
This is really well done.
[boy] This is a project that represents
the map of the world's needs.
- [Nando] Uh-huh.
- [boy] Take food from the rich countries,
and you give it to the poor countries
where there's lots of famine.
Everyone loved our idea
for this app we did.
Please can you register it?
We'll register it, honey.
[Emma] Kids
We have to talk, okay?
We want to tell you something important.
Do you think now is the right time?
I think it's only right
that they should know.
Right at this moment?
Before breakfast? Really?
What difference does Breakfast, lunch,
or dinner make if we're all here together?
Are you two breaking up?
[Nando] Well, uh
Listen, my love, your daddy and mommy
- We're not working
- [boy] Is this for real?
So listen, kids
[sighs]
We've decided, uh
All right, Mommy and Dad are thinking
Are you going to live in different houses?
- Maybe we don't.
- [Emma] Yes.
Yes.
- [girl] That's awesome!
- [boy] Yes! Cool!
Wow, my blood moon wish
came true sooner than I thought.
I'll finally have my own room.
[Emma] Uh
You're not sad?
Of course not, Mom. We're the only kids
in class whose parents are still together.
But, Mom, I'm living with dad.
Yeah, me as well.
[both breathing heavily]
I am nothing.
You hear that?
Nothing.
A total nobody.
They think I'm dirt.
Don't talk nonsense, love.
You're amazing, and we all love you.
Sure, Isa, but the thing is
that they're that they're my children.
It feels like everyone is against me now,
or I really don't understand
what's happening, you know?
Yeah.
[exhales]
[footsteps approaching]
I'm sorry, Isa, I needed a smoke.
I feel so stressed.
Don't worry about it, really.
I got used to it with Nando.
Nando smokes?
Well, he puffs on a cigarette
once in a while, but it's pretty rare.
Hardly.
Technically,
we quit over three months ago,
but what a hypocrite that bastard is.
I feel devastated.
I know, sweetie.
I don't know what to do. But the thing is,
I don't feel like going home.
I need time for me to clear my head.
- Listen up, why don't you stay here?
- [sniffles]
This is your home now, okay?
[sobbing]
Handling all of this
is just way too hard for me.
I know, honey.
Hey, I have an idea.
Maybe you go take a bath and relax?
Then, you go to the salon,
and get dolled up for tonight.
How does that sound?
- No, I'm not going to dinner tonight.
- You're absolutely coming to the dinner.
- I'm not.
- Yes. I already asked my cleaner, okay?
She'll go to your house
and stay with the children.
[sobbing]
[newsman] Let's talk now about the news
that's been making headlines all day.
This evening, if you look into the sky,
you'll be able to see
the first blood moon in three years,
coupled with a total lunar eclipse.
The eclipse will occur half past nine,
gradually turning red until it culminates
in this exceptional event.
This eclipse will be
the longest visible occurrence of its kind
so far in the 21st century.
This "blood moon" phenomenon,
also known as "red moon"
ISA CALLING
- Hello?
- [Isa] Emma, where are you?
I'm almost there.
Okay, then. Deme is here.
He has some news for you.
Oh yeah?
I have some news as well. Is Nando there?
Yes, yes, we left the office together.
Get here. We're already on the terrace.
Listen, hurry up.
The eclipse has already started.
[melancholy music playing]
[man] Pay me what you owe me.
Yeah, man,
but I don't have that kind of money.
I swear, I don't have it.
I don't have any money.
- Then you shouldn't have gambled.
- [breathing shakily]
- Show some respect.
- I do respect you, man, I really do.
- Shh.
- [grunts]
Have you ever seen what happens to meat
when you throw it into a bucket of acid?
I haven't, no.
[grunts]
Well, you'll see.
[exhales]
Get the money to me before midnight,
or your hands go in the acid, pal.
Get it together!
[breathing heavily]
[coughs]
[breathing heavily]
[melancholy music continues]
- Where were you? You left me alone.
- Take it easy. Calm down, man, calm down.
- Dammit!
- [car keys jangle]
- [tires screech]
- [gasps]
Pardon me!
Come on, Emma, everything will be fine.
Everything's going to be fine,
and you look amazing.
[Alfredo] Everything okay, kiddo?
Can I park for you?
[exhales]
[girl] Everyone will write their
wishes on pieces of paper.
We can probably do it at home too.
You have to think about your wishes
for the future
and burn the wish
when the eclipse happens.
That sounds kinda silly, honey.
[boy] No, I think it's fun.
I'm going to do it.
[Emma] We only get to live once, right?
I don't wanna waste it,
I want to enjoy it.
[chuckles]
Is anything I say even important to you?
If I knew then what I know now,
I wouldn't have married Nando.
Never!
[Emma gasps]
[sportscaster] This penalty
could destroy the aspirations of Betis,
and we're now looking at the second one
[Alfredo] Everything okay, kiddo?
Could I park for you?
[sportscaster continues indistinctly]
[Emma] Oh sorry.
I'm sorry, Alfredo. Are you okay?
[Alfredo] Everything's fine.
Yeah, no problem.
[sportscaster] They're going
to be in some real trouble. Wow!
[dramatic music playing]
[Emma] Hi, Juan.
Uh, excuse me, uh
It's your nose, it's bleeding.
[Emma] What?
Ah!
- Emma. What happened?
- [gasps]
Ah! No! Don't touch me.
No, no, no. Don't come near me.
But you have, uh
Your nose, it's bleeding.
Hey!
What's wrong with you?
Ah! Oh my God!
Ah.
Ah.
One of the customers is a doctor.
Shall I get him for you, my dear?
- Paqui, Paqui, what day is it?
- Saturday.
What Saturday?
What's today's date? The year?
August 23rd, 2008.
Are you okay?
- [shrieks]
- [knocking at door]
- [Nando] Emma?
- Uh
- Uh, um
- [Paqui] I'll go and get the doctor.
- [Emma] No, no, no. Don't go, don't go!
- Um, are you all right?
Huh.
Can you go get Isa?
Uh, uh, I, um
I, um Mmm, Isa isn't
No, no, no, Isa isn't here.
She Why would she be here? [chuckles]
I know she's upstairs.
Uh, um Do you want a glass of water?
No. Out. Beat it, beat it.
Well, if you need anything,
just let me know.
[exhales]
Paqui, I'm fine. Honestly.
Are you sure, my darling girl?
Yes. Thank you. Thank you.
[exhales]
[exhales]
- [classical music playing]
- [Nando] Thank you very much.
[Nando sighs]
You know I missed you.
Forget it.
[chuckles] You seem so different, yeah?
Well, all of a sudden,
I lost almost eight pounds.
So you can imagine
how good I feel, can't you?
I don't remember you being heavier.
That's because you don't remember me
just after I gave birth to the twins.
- I don't understand.
- [chuckles]
How could you? [exhales]
You asked me to come here to tell me
that you broke up with Mabel, am I right?
And that you haven't forgotten me, right?
Uh Well, well, yes. Uh
I know it was me who wanted
to have a break, but I feel
Yes, and you feel confused.
Yes, I know, honey. And you're right.
I've thought about those words you said
for the past ten years of my life.
Have these last few months
seemed like it was an eternity to you too?
Eternity? I think the most sensible thing
you said in your whole life was,
"Maybe we should take a break."
You get credit for that one.
But I also know you're a jerk.
The two aren't mutually exclusive.
Are they? You know that.
Wait. Have you been drinking or something?
[chuckles]
You wouldn't understand.
[footsteps approaching]
No, don't.
- Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes!
- No, no, no, no, don't. Listen to me.
Stay in your seat. Trust me.
No, no, no.
Don't play anything, please. Save it guys.
- And don't you go
- [Nando] Uh Uh
Nando, I swear you'd better take a seat.
Don't get down on one knee.
[Nando] Ah!
I am about to ask you to marry me.
But I already know you're going to.
I already know. Yes, your mother's ring.
By the way, I showed it to the jeweler,
and the ring is fake.
- What?
- Nando.
I wanted to live my life with you,
but I swear I've learned my lesson.
So now, how about we put an end
to all of this, okay?
I don't know if this is a dream or a joke,
but I'm thoroughly enjoying this moment.
- This is about Deme, isn't it?
- What does Deme have to do with this?
The other day he got drunk
and confessed that he was in love.
- Huh?
- Don't play dumb. I know you're together.
[scoffs]
I promise you on our children
that nothing is going on between us.
- Is this some kind of joke, Emma?
- No, definitely not. No.
- [all clapping]
- There.
- [Deme] Congratulations!
- [Andrés] Congratulations!
[Nando] Shit!
Great. Is everyone here?
Yeah? Okay.
Don't count on me going to Paris with you.
- Wait, what?
- What happened?
- [Nando] Ask Emma.
- But what?
[Andrés] What do you mean?
Isa, tell your mother not to hang curtains
or you won't go to Paris either.
- Where you going?
- Did you say no?
- Emma, but where
- [Emma] I don't know. I'll see.
[man] I don't get it.
[whimsical music playing]
[chuckles]
I can't believe it.
My old car.
[upbeat music playing]
[music turns off]
[sirens wailing in the distance]
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMEN
But
No way.
[mobile ringing]
[phone beeps]
Mama?
[Emma's mom]
Where are you, sweetie? It's late.
The house is gone.
And I don't have kids anymore.
What house? What kids?
This can't be happening. This can't be
happening. This can't be happening to me.
What's happening?
My kids aren't here,
and it's like I I don't know.
It's almost like
I travelled through time or
Caye. Caye, she's acting really strange.
Uh, listen, honey, tell me where you are,
and dad and I will come right now
and get you.
Papa's there?
I need some advice ♪
What would you do
If you had to live every night ♪
The money, the cars
The diamonds, the bezels, and ice ♪
And hella scars
For living a devilish life, yeah ♪
It's a hell of a life ♪
Yeah, it's amazing, I know ♪
The women got BBL's
They all still diggin' for gold ♪
They want the flower, the roses
The bottles, the molly, the clothes ♪
To live like a star with the stars
Hopin' to not sell their souls ♪
It's a hell of a life ♪
We live like a movie
We shinin' with bezels and ice ♪
The women, Jacuzzi, the drugs
A hell of a vice ♪
Ain't worried 'bout money
You don't have to tell us the price ♪
It's a hell of a life ♪
We live like a movie
We shinin' with bezels and ice ♪
The women, Jacuzzi, the drugs
A hell of a vice ♪
Ain't worried 'bout money
You don't have to tell us the price ♪
Yeah, mm-hmm ♪
Me and my team be on go ♪
Gettin' the green and the dough
Flights overseas for a show ♪
Fly as a kite, I'm a crow
Spent a whole G on my bro ♪
Look at my life like a ghost
While pullin' up in a ghost, yeah ♪
Away, yeah, we crossin' the globe
Back and forth all on the road ♪
Come and just look at our shows ♪
Come and just book one of our shows ♪
The world getting shook by the glow ♪
[song fades out]