Josias and Melissa enter the building. At the reception, Teodoro is not there, but the radio is on, air playing Blondie's song “Call Me”.
“My mom loved the movie, 'The American Gigolo'.” Melissa says, “Have you seen it yet?”
“I don't think there was time. The television must now have been stolen.” Josias speaks with a certain sadness.
Melissa breaks the smile and regrets the question. She still thinks that Josias is a normal guy, with a normal life. She forgets that Josias is at missing with many belongings. If he is still buying clothes and personal items, it stands to reason that Josias is not going to have just a television.
“Sorry, Josias, I didn't mean to upset you. I'm a fool.”
“Nothing like that, Melissa,” He turns to her conscientiously, “I understand you. You never met anyone who had to run away with the clothes on his back to avoid being murdered.”
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