Hungry?
Of course you are.
Hello?
It's Xabier. I'm here with your father.
We're ready, waiting for your brother.
Yes, well...
He's a bit nervous about the restaurant and the menu...
But he's happy.
Growing old is so nice!
What? Oh, really?
Who are you coming with?
Did you tell the others you're bringing someone?
No, there's no reason why Dad would be angry.
Xabier! What's up, Champ?
- Happy birthday, Dad. - Thanks, son.
I have to go, I'm working. See you later.
Xabier? He hung up.
Hi, Mum. Listen, it's all ready.
Josean is closing the restaurant so we have privacy.
They're on their way to pick you up.
The singer has been confirmed.
A friend recommended him, Dad will be amazed.
He's going to be so surprised.
Mum?
Ainhoa, Xabier is coming with his partner.
Did you know about this?
What? No. Really? How do you know?
He phoned me.
Just great! He sure knows how to give surprises.
Did he tell you anything else?
No, he thinks your dad will be mad or whatever.
And will he? Know who it is?
Did he say how long they've been going out?
No, not a word. Did you know he had a partner?
Me? No, no way.
I'll ask Alex, see if he knows anything.
But don't you guys talk about these things?
No one talks about these things in this family.
-Mum? - Yes...
You both realise it might not be what you expect?
No... What should we expect?
He might bring a guy.
Yes... He might bring a girl.
Dream on, I don't think so.
He's never had a girlfriend. He's always shared with guys.
We'll worry about that later.
Will Dad get mad?
No. Why should he?
We're reasonable people, we love our children.
OK, but have a word with him.
We don't want him making a scene at his birthday meal.
Please, Mum, I'm asking you to have a word with Dad.
- What's up? - Xabier's bringing his boyfriend!
He's decided it's the perfect time to come out.
On my dad's birthday. Great, huh?
Crap... Seriously?
But did he say with his boyfriend? His words?
No, he said with his partner. Whatever...
- Did you know about it? - No.
- Did he tell you anything? - No.
- Know who it is? - I said no!
Hi!
- Josean, have you spoken to Xabier? - When, today? No.
He's bringing a date. Did you know?
- What? When? - What do you mean when?
- Now? To the meal? - Yes, now!
He couldn't choose another day, right?
Holy crap, they'll be so bloody upset!
Mum says no, but I don't know if she'll tell Dad.
He'll have a fit. Where are you?
Close, nearly there.
- For Christ's sake! - Josean!
I'll talk to Dad just in case.
OK, thanks. Let's try and make it all work out.
OK, OK.
By the way, the singer arrives at 8pm sharp.
Yeah, OK.
Wait here, we'll be right down.
We're double-parked, make sure we don't get a fine.
- Happy birthday, Dad! - Thanks, son.
Hi, love.
Ana's with the kids, we're double-parked.
We're ready to go.
Did you speak to Xabier?
No, but... Can we have a word first?
Ainhoa's told me Xabier's bringing someone.
- Yes. - So it seems.
OK... Did he say who it is?
You and your sister come with your partners.
He's entitled to as well. There's nothing more to be said.
Listen...
What if it's not what you think?
Why shouldn't it be!
Cut this out! What's going on?
We think Xabi is gay.
They think.
What?
He likes guys.
Yes, I got that. I might be old, but I'm not stupid!
It's not the end of the world. This is the 21st century.
It may not be, but I'd rather it wasn't this way!
Doing this to your dad on his birthday.
Why didn't he say it before?
Nobody would hold it against him! Not like we're ultra-Catholics!
Dad, your favourite insult used to be "queer".
Mind your language!
Well, if he turns up with a lad he'll be family, queer or not.
The discussion's over!
Of course.
Perfect, I'm glad this isn't going to screw up the birthday.
No one is going to screw up my birthday.
Especially not my son's friend.
But just in case, I'll watch my back...
Your seatbelt, lad! Buckle up!
Wow!
- Shall we start? - No, when we're all here.
- I'll call to see what's up. - Xabi must be shit-scared.
- Are you thick or what? - Huh?
Federico, your headphones.
You're not a child anymore.
Don't stand up. This is Mikel.
What about his partner?
Pleased to meet you, Xabier has told me a lot about you.
Happy birthday, Dad.
Happy birthday.
Thanks.
We expected to meet your partner.
Sorry about this.
Xabier should have told you a long time ago...
but he was afraid of how you'd react.
I'm Mikel, his partner.
- How I'd react...? - Xabier!
You never accepted homosexuality. Always with your negative remarks.
How could I explain this?
Where are his mummy and daddy?
Right, shouldn't he be with his parents?
I have Down Syndrome, not all of us are the same.
I'm perfectly independent, Antonio.
Why did he call Dad by his name?
I told him a lot about Mum and Dad. Any problem?
- Is he really your boyfriend? - Ainhoa...
- Yes, I am. - He just told you.
Please, Ana!
I don't understand... I don't understand.
I don't get this.
Xabier, is this lad your partner?
Jesus, it's obvious!
- Shut up! - They just said so!
Xabier. Xabier, look at me.
Now what?
For Christ's sake! Can a guy like that be homosexual?
Just fuck off! Fuck off, all of you!
Xabi, Xabier, if you don't calm down, I'm going.
I don't want to see you this way.
Yes, he should go.
Call his parents, say we'll give him a lift.
We live together, Dad.
Has he gone mad?
No, he's not mad.
You're not, are you?
No, he's not.
My son has gone mad.
Let's all just calm down, OK?
Xabier, what the hell is going on?
Nothing is going on, Ainhoa, nothing!
Try and see it from our point of view.
How should we react? What about this lad?
His name's Mikel.
Treat me like Alex and Ana.
Right, like we don't exist.
Ana, shut up now!
- You shut up, jerk! - Alex...
Idiot! Sorry, but your boyfriend is an idiot!
Say it again! Say it, jerk!
The next one gets a punch from me!
I really mean it!
Sorry about all of this.
Best if I wait for you at home.
You have a wonderful son who I'm very proud of.
It's best we leave it here. The meal is over, time to go.
No one is going anywhere.
This is my birthday and we're going... to celebrate it.
If it's OK with you all, let's...
let's finish, I mean begin, the meal.
If you and your friend don't mind...
You and Mikel.
Come on, that's our taxi.
Bye, son.
- Goodbye, Mikel. - Goodbye.
Goodbye.
Say goodbye to them properly.
Give your uncle a kiss!
Boys kissing is totally gay!
Are you a retard?
We're going to walk.
- Want a lift? - No, we fancy getting some air.
Happy birthday, Dad.
... or it's just that through music
they find the way to understand each other.
This is called "For the Good Times".