Immigration Tango
[Mambo music playing]
[Pray For Rain singing
Baila Dineroin Spanish]
You're too beautiful
to wake.
I heard that.
You were speaking
in Russian.
What were you dreaming?
About you.
It would have been
in Spanish.
I dreamt I went back home
as an American.
I was with my family,
and they were all asking
about United States.
We were all very happy.
I made you some coffee.
Oh, it's so hot
for coffee, Carlos.
And I also made you
breakfast in bed.
Gracias, mi amor.
But I know something that
it's not too hot for, ever.
Do you know? Hmm?
[Alarm clock ringing]
You know what
I'm talking about?
Dej? Me sola!
Qu? Carajo!
Elena.
VANESSA BEGGS:
# You came to me #
# From far away
across the sea #
# I must concede
I now believe in destiny?
[Alarm clock buzzing]
# That we were simply
meant to be #
# It sounds nutty,
but I believe in destiny?
[Gasps]
What time is it?
Uh, it's almost 9:00.
How long were you at it?
Last time I looked,
it was almost 5:
00.I know.
I'm obsessing a little.
A little?
Okay, a lot.
But everything is riding
on this mock trial.
If I flunk, the only
thing I have to show
for the last five years
of my life
is a student loan
that rivals
the debt load of
Stop worrying
about it.
You'll pass.
I have to pee.
Can I have some privacy,
please?
Okay.
You were supposed
to wake me up early.
I did.
9:
15.That's early.
You were supposed
to get me out of bed,
not get in bed with me.
Hey, I can't help it if
I find you irresistible.
Weren't you supposed
to meet this guy
about managing his restaurant
this morning?
Olv? Dete.
Qu? Vas a ir?
Bueno.
Yo tengo raz? N.
I'm listening.
Actually, I'm not.
I'm late.
I'm gonna go get a real job,
one that pays the rent
on this boat.
I have a job.
Yeah, one that pays
minimum wage, no benefits.
Elena, I'm not management
material, okay?
I don't even own a tie.
I'm an artist, a chef.
That kind of job would
choke the life out of me.
What if you
get sick or hurt?
I won't.
You work in the kitchen
with fire, knives.
You'll take care of me.
You're impossible.
You're beautiful.
What do you think?
Good for an American company?
I would hire you
just to stare at you
all day long.
Wish me good luck.
Good luck.
Nice ass.
I need coffee,
Xanax, something.
Stress is
driving me crazy.
Easy for you to stay,
Mr. Full Ride Scholarship.
I got lucky.
It's not my fault
that I was
the only person
who applied
for that fellowship.
And to have parents that pay
your share of the rent.
It's a loan.
I'm gonna pay 'em back
when I get my PhD.
You know that.
What year might that be?
Ho. I resent that.
I'm sorry, honey.
How long have you been working
on this thesis now?
This dissertation?
[Laughs]
Yeah, it's not
about getting it done
by a deadline, but
getting it done well,
presenting
the English sonnet
in relation to
its form and history.
Must be hard to work up heat
for 14th-century novels.
[Laughs] You know what?
I agree with you.
Um, around here,
it's been hard
to work up anything,
period.
Ouch.
Well, what was the
last time we made love?
It will get better when I
getthrough this semester.
I feel like I heard that
last semester.
I'll make it up to you.
I promise.
Yeah?
By the way,
we need clean towels.
No, no. You're
laundry this week.
Mmm.
Until the 15th, I'm groceries,
garbage, dry cleaning,
and you are laundry,
cleaning and bills.
JOEY HOLLAND:
# Doesn't make a sound #
# Doesn't make a sound #
[Telephone rings]
I have to be honest with you.
We're looking for someone
with more real-world experience.
I've got a very long list
who are overly qualified
to fill this position.
I'm a very fast learner,
willing to try
or do anything.
I'd like to believe
that's true.
I'm sorry.
Wait. Wait, wait, wait.
It's okay.
[Beep beep]
[Telephone rings]
Yes, sir?
ELENA:
Uh, please stop!MAN:
Come on.Why don't you show me
how grateful you can be?
Are your tits real?
What? This is none
of your business.
I'm sure none of you
foreign brides wear underwear.
Get your hands off me!
I'm warning you.
Ohh! Ohh! [Coughing]
Sh*t.
MAN:
Ow.[Coughing]
[Muttering]
Disgraceful.
What's going on here?
I can explain.
You're fired.
The death of Mrs. Conner
was no accident.
Ladies and gentlemen
of the jury,
Mr. Conner wanted,
simply and plainly,
to punish
his philandering wife.
as her ultimate punishment.
# Though I don't know you?
# I know #
# Know that it's true #
# You're out there waiting
Hi, Betty.
It's me.
You're probably in class.
Not important.
Just call me when you can, okay?
# Sing it for me, do #
# Just like I #
# Sing it for you #
# And when I open
my heart, it's #
# It's like it's
never enough #
# Or it's never too much,
oh #
# 'Cause I've forgotten
what it feels like... #
I'm sorry I called.
Betty didn't pick up.
It's okay. I don't mind.
Um, so did you tell
Carlos?
God, no.
He'll kill the creep.
# You're out there waitin'
I feel like such an idiot.
I was so prepared.
I researched the company.
I was so confident,
and then there was a moment
when I realized
if this is what it takes
for me to stay in this country,
then I'll do it.
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