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EXT. UNCLES ALFREDO SHOP

A very old and dirty shop off the highway.
JOSE
Whats up old man.
ALFREDO
Jose, what brings you here.
JOSE
Just coming to hang out.
ALFREDO
Grab us some presidentes.
He gets the beers.
JOSE
Whats got you here so late.
ALFREDO
I got this Chevy that belongs to Guzman
out in Cabarete. Making a noise.
JOSE
Whats that noise.
ALFREDO
Its like a cough. like Ahhk... Ahhkk.
JOSE
Thats probably some oil that fell on the
corroborator. Put a little vinegar mixed
with milk. Wash it twice and don't rinse
it. Some good transmission fluid, and
its done.
ALFREDO
And how do you know so much about cars.
JOSE
An old man taught me.
ALFREDO
I see that. Hows the hotel. Paraiso de
Colon
JOSE
Its going good.
ALFREDO
I'm very happy for you Jose. There you
have a future. Not here dealing with
filth. Look at my hands. 50 years of
stains.

JOSE
Don't worry, Just don't show your palms
and nobody can tell.
ALFREDO
What ever. (singing) "Si negro naci asi
por que asi lo quiso dios. Le invito
para que baile pa ver como bailo yo.
JOSE
Negro que baila caliente.
ALFREDO
Negro que suena el tambor
JOSE
Negro que toca tumaco
ALFREDO
Con ritmo en el corazon."
The song ends. time to talk.
ALFREDO
Tell your uncle whats on your mind.
Because you know whats said at the shop
stays at the shop.
JOSE
I need a small favor.
ALFREDO
Whats that.
JOSE
I need you to... If Mercedes asks you,
just let her know that I was working
late with you tonight.
Alfredo can't believe he's being asked to lie.
ALFREDO
Alright fine.
JOSE
Fine what.
ALFREDO
What are you doing man. You got a good
woman, don't fuck that up.
JOSE
No its not what you think. Its just one
night.
ALFREDO
I hope so son, I know when I was younger

I hope so son, I know when I was younger

I occasionally had some fun. But your
wife is your wife, now that she got you
that job. She's the mother of your son.
JOSE
I know, I know.
ALFREDO
So go ahead, its getting late. Enjoy it.
But don't be out all night.
JOSE
Its just for tonight.
ALFREDO
Hey, to me you don't need to give
reasons.
They shake hands.
JOSE
Thanks tio.
Jose gets on his vespa and drives into the night.
ALFREDO
(sings)
La gente que soy el muneco de la ciudad.
Por que soy negro negrito con la bemba
colroa. Pero que baila caliente...
EXT. HOTEL ROOMS. NIGHT
Jose walks slowly to apt 1A. He is surprised when he bumps into
Leonel with roses and dressed in all white.
LEONEL
Diablo!
JOSE
(whispering)
SSHHH... What are you doing here.
LEONEL
What are you doing here dammit! didn't
you say you wanted nothing with her! The
bun is the oven and its ready to be
eaten. If you're not gonna eat it, I
will!
JOSE
I'm gonna eat it!
LEONEL
Fuuuuuuucck.... you made me clean my
shoes and everything. You know how hard

shoes and everything. You know how hard

it is to shine white shoes!
JOSE
Il'l pay your fucking shoe shine. get
the hell out of here.
LEONEL
Fine! Hey at least leave me a blind open
so I can see-JOSE
Go home already loco! before Daniel sees
you.
LEONEL
Cono!
Jose finds the door open. Enters everything is dark.
We can't see carmen but we know she's there from the red dot of
her cigarette that brighten when she inhales it.
CARMEN
Welcome, I've been expecting you
JOSE
Wouldn't miss this for the world.
CARMEN
I'm glad you had a change of heart. Come
here.
JOSE
Wait. Lets finish talking.
CARMEN
Well how was your day dear.
JOSE
Business. money.
CARMEN
Of course. I know how important money is
for you. Thats why you're here. On your
left hand side on the dresser you will
see $150 which was my last offer. And if
you do a good job, which I know you
will... I'll add another $50 as a tip.
And there you have your $200 as you
requested. One month of salary on your
first week at work. I don't think that's
a bad deal at all. What do you think.
JOSE
I always get my price.
CARMEN

CARMEN
Yes, you deserve it.
She takes smoke from the cigarette.
JOSE
So how do you want to do this.
CARMEN
Really? I hope you're not a virgin.
JOSE
No... I mean, how do we start.
CARMEN
Just do as I say. Take off your shirt.
Good. Now the Belt, slowly, and the
pants. Probably should do your shoes
first.
He clumsily kicks off his pants. He's In his Boxers.
CARMEN
And now, ladies and gentlemen, Damas y
Caballeros. El Gran Finale, los Boxers.
He's now butt naked. Carmen lets hims stand there for a moment.
CARMEN
Ok, we're good. Very very good. Come
here mi negrito.
JOSE
Hey...
CARMEN
Oh come on. I am paying ain't I...
He goes towards her and lies down on top of her.
JOSE
But no kissing.
CARMEN
No kissing.
They have sex.
Fade out.
INT.

CARMEN'S ROOM. MOMENTS LATER

Jose is getting dressed. Carmen smokes.

CARMEN
How do you feel?
JOSE

JOSE
Good. You?
CARMEN
Uh. Pretty good. pretty pretty good.
JOSE
Well that's good. Well I'm just about
ready to go.
CARMEN
Ok.Oh hold I almost forgot.
She gets up naked to her purse and takes out the $50 euro. She
gives it to him.
CARMEN
Here you go sugar.
JOSE
Thank you.
CARMEN
Don't go wasting it. Spend it on your
family.
JOSE
I will
Awkward silence. She breaks it by kissing him on the cheek, and
slaps his ass.
CARMEN
Alright get out of here.