SOME CHARACTERS AND EVENTS ARE FICTIONAL.
CC: TELEMUNDO NETWORK
I think we should leave.
No, that would be more suspicious.
We need to blend in. We need to be seen.
What's going on?
-Ma'am, stay back.
I want to know what's happening.
-You can't come in. -I'm going in!
My son's in there. Move it!
David!
What happened to him?
Answer me! David, wake up!
Do something, Goddamn* it!
David, David!
4 MONTHS EARLIER
Still doing this, princess?
Like I said, studying won't help you be less of an idiot.
Give me my work.
Which work?
Your work?
Boys, what's going on? Do we have a problem?
Mr. Hernandez?
Get inside the classroom.
And remember that your essay on morals and ethics
is due today. No excuses.
I'll handle it.
Check it out.
Yes?
Eugenia, we were wondering what I'd have to do
to get a job here as a waiter.
I don't understand your question.
What university do I go to so I can have your life?
Can you take this? It's inedible.
It sure is. Want me to show you?
We'll take care of it. Don't worry.
Thanks, babe.
David, can we talk?
Sure.
I'd like you to tell me what's going on.
I saw how they treated you. Is everything all right?
Everything's great.
Hey, I know what it's like to be intimidated.
To go to school every day
hoping you won't picked on that day.
You try to be invisible all the time.
No, sir. I'm fine.
David.
The same thing happened to me when I was your age.
Bullying is a crime and if someone's hurting you,
you can tell me.
We can resolve this together.
No, I have to go.
I thought the test was in a week so I didn't study.
Don't worry. You still have time to study.
I can't learn in a day
what I haven't learned in a semester.
I swear I don't have time to be a mother, work, and study.
I don't know what else to do.
Do what you've done for your other classes.
Talk to your professor.
He might give you something to get your grade up.
Haven't you heard what they say about him?
He doesn't help anyone. Nah!
You won't lose anything if you try.
If it doesn't work, use your feminine wiles.
Very funny.
Welcome. We're done.
-Thank you. -Excuse us.
Don't go.
Stay awhile.
If you're going to use your wiles to get a good grade,
I could give you an honorable mention.
Hey.
-Let go, please. -Okay.
Thanks.
I think I can help you.
I think it's a waste of time for you to be making beds
when you could make a fortune getting in them.
You're an idiot.
When we talk about sets,
we're talking about the study of variables
pertaining to economics.
That's why it's so important to understand
the definition of aggregates.
Miss Hernandez, can you give us a definition?
They're production excesses
that companies are willing to sell
to meet their business' expectations.
That would be correct.
If I had asked about aggregate supply
and not about aggregates.
I hope not all of you are this unprepared for tomorrow's test.
Let me remind you that it's 25% of your grade.
As you can see, it's not easy for me.
I still want to graduate
so I can give my son a better future.
You're asking me to change the exam date.
because you haven't had time to study.
That's not what I'm asking.
I'm asking you to give me a chance
so I don't fail your class. That's all.
-A chance? -Yes.
What do you have in mind?
I don't know. You're the teacher.
Tell me what to do and I'll make it happen.
Anything I want?
I'm flattered, Miss Hernandez,
but I just want you to learn.
If you really want to graduate, find the time to study.
Don't waste your time doing something
that could be a serious disciplinary transgression.
I'm sorry.
I just want you to understand
that things aren't easy for me and I'm struggling.
I work two jobs, I have a teenager, and a lot of debt.
So? Life isn't easy for anyone.
But there are some people who use that as an excuse
for their failures.
Are you a failure, Miss Hernandez?
-David, where were you? -I went to pick you up
-and you weren't there! -Of course I wasn't.
You got there after the match was over.
Tomas' mom brought me. She never misses his matches.
Of course she doesn't.
She probably isn't going to school and working two jobs.
You could've called or sent me a message.
I did, but your phone was off as usual.
I never turn my phone off. Don't lie to me.
I'm sorry.
I don't know where my head is at.
I should've been there. I know how important...
No, you don't.
If you did, you'd know that I don't even play.
I'm bad. I'm always benched.
What? Why didn't you tell me?
I'll talk to the coach.
Don't. It doesn't work like that.
I'm not six anymore.
You just don't realize it because you're never there.
David.
No, no! David.
David!
The test is about to start. Where are you?
I'm still at my house. I fell asleep.
Think I can make it?
No, don't even think about it.
If we go to that party, we'll be the eighth grade idiots
everyone will make fun of.
That's not fair.
Since when are the popular kids the only ones
who can go to a party?
-I'm even on the soccer team. -Whoa!
You're on the bench.
Look, it's fine. Parties aren't everything.
Besides, try to see it this way.
We nerds end up being the bosses of every business.
That's when we'll get even.
Come on.
I'd settle for going to a party.
Unless you have something they need.
Forget it.
Look at Gabo.
He's giving them the answers for Algebra.
Yeah, but what does he get in return?
What? Freedom.
Haven't you noticed he's the only one of us
they don't bother?
What's wrong? Are you sick?
No, I'm just so tired my head is about to explode.
What is worth it? How was the test?
I didn't make it to the test or my son's soccer match.
Oh, no! Don't worry.
You're doing your best.
That's the problem.
I feel like I can't do this anymore.
-I feel like a failure. -Don't say that.
You've got too much on your plate.
Why don't you get some help like I did?
Help?
You mean a husband.
No, thanks. I don't need more problems.
That's not what I meant.
I was talking about this.
Amlodipine.
It's commonly known as an amphetamine.
So it's a drug.
No, it's medication.
My doctor gave it to me for my attention deficit.
You've no idea how much it's helped.
-You should try it. -I have enough problems.
I can't turn into an addict now too.
If you keep an eye on your dose, you won't get addicted.
It's like those pills you take for your headache.
They're all addictive if you don't take them correctly.
Here.
I don't want it.
Try it.
Look, it'll give you the energy you need.
It'll be like drinking ten coffees.
Trust me. It'll change your life.
What will you do then?
Drop out of school and keep waitressing?
Trust me.
That's mine.
Thanks.
It's commonly known as an amphetamine.
Mom.
Morning, sleepyhead!
Guess what!
I made you scrambled eggs for breakfast.
Geez.
At what time did you wake up?
I haven't slept.
Yum!
Didn't you say you were tired?
Honey, all that matters is that I feel fresh and rested.
I cleaned the house, I studied,
and I made a calendar with all the months' activities.
All my matches are there.
Yes, and also that fundraising party.
Mom... I was thinking of not going.
What?
Of course you're going!
It's not a party without you.
Besides, who will the girls dance with?
Mom, no one dances nowadays.
Because no one asks them to.
Girls love to dance.
We always fall for the best dancer.
Mom, not only do they not dance, I can't dance.
That's not a problem.
That's why you have a mother who can teach you.
You just eat so you can have the energy to do this.
-That's all. -All right.
You're late, missy.
I was supposed to do that room.
It's done. You owe me.
Why are you so happy?
I'm like this every morning. Hadn't you noticed?
Oh, sure!
You found a boyfriend, didn't you?
No, thanks. I'd rather have a life.
The professor gave you an assignment to help your grade.
I don't need it. I'm already up to speed.
What are you hiding?
Nothing!
Isn't life wonderful?
Uh-huh.
Let's go. We need to hurry.
You're up to something.
Those pills are magical! I'm telling you.
Shush.
You can't shout it out either.
You look suspicious enough already.
Why? Are my eyes red?
Am I stuttering?
It's not pot.
You're just very energetic.
Like you?
A bit more.
It's amazing. I'm not sleepy, I'm not tired.
I feel alive.
I told you so!
It's the answer to all your problems.
I wanted to know if you had more.
Yes, I went to the doctor today and he gave me a free sample.
Wait.
Promise me you'll be careful with them.
This is really addictive.
I have it under control
because I follow the instructions,
but you could lose control easily.
Listen, I wouldn't take them if I knew they weren't medicines.
I swear on my son.
Thanks.
Does anyone have the answer?
You're talking about macroeconomics, Professor.
Turn around.
You need to look at me.