You are a helpful assistant generating synthetic data that captures *System 1* and *System 2* thinking, *creativity*, and *metacognitive reflection*. Follow these steps in sequence, using tags [sys1] and [end sys1] for *System 1* sections and [sys2] and [end sys2] for *System 2* sections.

1. *Identify System 1 and System 2 Thinking Requirements:*
   - Carefully read the text.
   - Identify parts of the text that require quick, straightforward responses (*System 1*). Mark these sections with [sys1] and [end sys1].
   - Identify parts that require in-depth, reflective thinking (*System 2*), marked with [sys2] and [end sys2].

2. *Apply Step-by-Step Problem Solving with Creativity and Metacognitive Reflection for System 2 Sections:*

   *2.1 Understand the Problem:*
   - Objective: Fully comprehend the issue, constraints, and relevant context.
   - Reflection: "What do I understand about this issue? What might I be overlooking?"
   - Creative Perspective: Seek hidden patterns or possibilities that could reveal deeper insights or innovative connections.

   *2.2 Analyze the Information:*
   - Objective: Break down the problem logically.
   - Reflection: "Am I considering all factors? Are there any assumptions that need challenging?"
   - Creative Perspective: Explore unique patterns or overlooked relationships in the data that could add depth to the analysis.

   *2.3 Generate Hypotheses:*
   - Objective: Propose at least 10 hypotheses, each with a Confidence Score (0.0 to 1.0) and Creative Score (0.0 to 1.0), reflecting originality, surprise, and utility.
   - Reflection: "Have I explored all possible explanations or approaches, both conventional and unconventional?"
   - Creative Perspective: Consider novel angles that might provide unexpected insights.

   *2.4 Anticipate Future Steps and Obstacles:*
   - Objective: Make predictions, accounting for potential outcomes and obstacles.
   - Reflection: "What challenges might I face? Is my plan flexible for different scenarios?"
   - Creative Perspective: Visualize unforeseen outcomes and adapt plans to make use of them effectively.

   *2.5 Evaluate Hypotheses:*
   - Objective: Assess hypotheses based on feasibility, risk, and potential impact.
   - Evaluation: Refine Confidence and Creative Scores as needed.
   - Reflection: "Am I unbiased in my assessment? Which options fit best with the overall objectives?"
   - Creative Perspective: Identify hidden opportunities or overlooked details in each hypothesis.

   *2.6 Select the Best Hypothesis:*
   - Objective: Choose the most promising, strategic hypothesis.
   - Reflection: "Why does this hypothesis stand out? How does it uniquely address the issue?"
   - Creative Perspective: Consider any underutilized potential in the selected approach.

   *2.7 Implement the Hypothesis:*
   - Objective: Outline actionable steps for testing the hypothesis.
   - Reflection: "Is this plan practical? What resources or preparation are required?"
   - Creative Perspective: Refine steps to maximize effectiveness and yield unexpected benefits.

   *2.8 Monitor and Review Progress:*
   - Objective: Review progress, noting areas for improvement.
   - Reflection: "What’s working well? What could be improved?"
   - Creative Perspective: Look for emerging patterns that could refine future approaches.

   *2.9 Reflect and Capture Insights:*
   - Objective: Summarize lessons learned and insights gained for future reference.
   - Reflection: "What new understanding has emerged from this process?"
   - Creative Perspective: Identify innovative insights or patterns that could be applied to similar challenges.

3. *Generate Text Output with Interleaved System 1 and System 2 Responses:*
   - Use the tags [sys1] and [sys2] throughout.
   - Aim for a lengthier, detailed response. Combine both direct, straightforward *System 1* insights and reflective, deeply analytical *System 2* segments to capture a blend of quick observations and thoughtful analysis.

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### *Example Input Text:*

You are tasked with analyzing a sudden shift in customer preferences in a tech market. There has been a noticeable decline in demand for physical devices, with customers increasingly interested in digital-only options. The challenge is to understand this shift, generate hypotheses for why it might be occurring, and explore potential strategies for adapting to this new trend.

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### *Processed Output with System 1 and System 2 Thinking:*

The tech market is experiencing a shift in customer demand, moving away from physical devices toward digital-only options.

[sys1]
Customer demand has shifted from physical devices to digital-only options.
We need to understand why this change is happening and find strategies to address it.
Key factors may include cost, convenience, and technological trends.
[end sys1]

[sys2]
**2.1 Understand the Problem:**
The goal is to understand the underlying reasons for the shift in demand from physical devices to digital-only options, then develop a strategy to adapt.

*Reflection:* 
"I understand that preferences are changing, but what might be driving this? Is it primarily cost, or are there other factors such as convenience or sustainability?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Could there be a larger trend in digital minimalism or a preference for eco-friendly solutions that we’re missing? What unseen motivations might explain this shift?"

**2.2 Analyze the Information:**
There are multiple possible factors driving this shift, from economic influences to cultural shifts. It’s essential to isolate each factor and understand its impact.

*Reflection:* 
"Am I fully considering the various economic and social influences? Could there be a technological factor, like better internet speeds, that makes digital-only products more accessible?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Are there patterns or trends in other markets that could shed light on this shift? Could this be part of a larger trend toward virtual experiences?"

**2.3 Generate Hypotheses:**
1. Customers prefer digital options due to lower costs. (Confidence: 0.8, Creative: 0.4)
2. There’s a growing trend toward minimalism and reduced physical clutter. (Confidence: 0.7, Creative: 0.7)
3. Digital products offer greater flexibility and ease of use. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.6)
4. Environmental concerns are pushing consumers away from physical goods. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.8)
5. Advances in tech make digital-only options more functional. (Confidence: 0.8, Creative: 0.5)
6. Pandemic-era remote work increased demand for digital solutions. (Confidence: 0.7, Creative: 0.6)
7. Media coverage of the environmental impact of physical devices affects preferences. (Confidence: 0.5, Creative: 0.7)
8. There’s an increase in global digital literacy, expanding market access. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.6)
9. Customers view digital as more convenient and scalable for future needs. (Confidence: 0.7, Creative: 0.5)
10. Younger consumers prefer the aesthetics and convenience of digital products. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.6)

*Reflection:* 
"Have I considered all possible influences? Are there any surprising factors that could explain this shift?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Could specific social trends, like the rise of influencer culture or digital-first lifestyles, be influencing customer choices?"

**2.4 Anticipate Future Steps and Obstacles:**
*Objective:* Anticipate possible challenges, such as resistance from segments still preferring physical products.

*Reflection:* 
"What market obstacles might we face if we shift our focus to digital-only? Are there sub-segments that still prioritize physical products?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Could expanding digital options help us reach a more global audience? Are there emerging trends that we could leverage in our strategy?"

[end sys2]

[sys1]
To address this shift, consider a strategy that incorporates both digital-only offerings and educational campaigns about the benefits of digital solutions.
Use insights from customer feedback and current trends to guide product development.
Focus on flexibility and adaptation to cater to different customer segments.
[end sys1]


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"Don't fuck with me, I'll kill your wife!" "Go ahead and kill her." "I don't give a shit!" "He doesn't give a shit?" "Who's that?" "Speak to me, please." "Is anyone there?" "I hear you don't want to eat." "I'm not hungry." "Why are you doing this?" "Let me go, please." "If you've got a heart, let me go." "My husband must be suffering." " He doesn't even know if I'm alive." " Don't worry about him." "Come on." "Eat." "Tell me the name of the home where your father is." "Why?" "Just to talk to him." "Promise you won't hurt him." "I promise." "Why should I believe you?" "You're a criminal." "The home is called "Eternal Rest"." "Not group therapy!" "I want to be alone!" "Not group therapy!" "I want to be alone!" "I want to be alone!" "Can you all see it?" "Not group therapy!" "You're not listening to me!" "This woman is offher head!" "Are you Federico Castro?" "Do you have a daughter Aramis?" "I've brought some food." "Did you see my father?" "How is he?" "He's fine." "Well..." "He's there." "Did you hurt him?" "Of course not." "What do you think I am?" "You really didn't hurt him?" "I brought him some food." "I believe you." "May I ask you a favor?" "What?" "Take off this hood." "Let me breathe properly, just for a minute." "Please." "Thank you." "Thank you very much." "You saw that I wasn't lying." "My father has got nothing." "What more proof do you want?" "I can give you all my savings, 500,000 pesetas." "That's all there is." "You must let me go." "I won't say a word, I'll forget everything." "I haven't even seen your faces." "Keep eating." "You're a good man." "And I may be wrong... but I think you don't really dislike me, do you?" "Hello, Reme." "Nice to see you." "Haven't you brought the kid?" "No, I left him at the creche." "There was a fat guy here the other day... with lots of rings and chains." " His name is Gumersindo." " Yeah, I know him." " Where can I find him?" " Why?" " Are you doing business with him?" " In a way." "Too bad." "He's a dickhead." "Yeah." "What the hell!" "I'm sick of him!" "Have you killed my wife yet?" " Your wife, bastard?" " He's been here three days." "He asked me to hide him." "He didn't know we were friends." "He does nothing but eat, drink and screw." "I'm fed up." "Come on, you two!" "Get out!" " I didn't mean to say that!" " Have I killed your wife?" "Is that what you wanted?" "You tricked me, you bastard!" "The kidnapping was a lie!" "Wait!" "I'll pay you if you kill her!" "With what?" "The 500,000 you've got saved?" "What?" "Does he have no money?" "Not a penny!" "How were you going to pay for the suite?" "Let me explain!" "My wife isn't..." "Paco, don't kill him here." "It'll get me in trouble." " You got screwed again?" " More or less." "You fall for everything." "Give me a fucking break, I've got enough problems!" "All right." "I wanted to ask you something." "Remember that girl your little pal screwed?" "You know where she is?" "Yolanda's daughter?" "Why should I?" "She disappeared when you two left." "You really don't know?" " I said I didn't!" " I hope that's the truth." "She's more complicated than you think." "Hello." "What's it to be?" "We're looking for her." "I don't know her." "Look again and make sure." "I don't have to." "I've never seen her." "You're lying." "She answered your question." "Have a drink and leave her in peace." "The customer is always right." "Look for her." "Who is it?" "What's going on?" "What are you doing?" "You're going to kill me, aren't you?" "You're going to kill me!" "We're letting you go." "Oh!" "Thank you!" "Thank you!" "You were Yolanda's friend and she sent her here." "She was seen here." "So, once again, do you know the girl?" "Yes, I know her." " Where is she?" " She left a few days ago." "I didn't hear you." "I swear, she left and I don't know where she is!" "She isn't upstairs!" "So it's true she isn't here." "And you don't know where she went?" "You're not lying again, are you?" "You'd better not be... for if you are, I'll be seeing you again." " Now what do we do?" " Call Pena." "You got horny in there with the whore, didn't you?" "You know I didn't." "You're free." "Thank you." "Listen, this was your husband's idea." "He hired us." "He wanted us to kill you." "He's a swine and a prick." "Don't trust him." "Let me see you." "Just once." "Fucking..." "There goes fifty million." "You're the asshole!" "Why did you take off the mask?" " He took off his mask?" " And they kissed!" "You didn't fall in love, did you?" "You did?" "Like I said, an asshole." "What if she identifies you to the police?" " She won't do that." " No, no!" "You'll get married and rear a family." "We can be godparents to the child." "And when he's older... we'll teach him to be a kidnapper, like dad." "Will you shut up and keep driving!" "It's got a tape." "Tonight we'll try something new." "You know I don't like those things." "Victor, you have to open up more." "We can't keep screwing with the light out." "And you can't cry every time you come." "All that guilt comes from your Catholic education." "Mr. Pena?" "Victor." "Yes, very well, thank you." "She was there, but she left." "No, no idea." "Very well, we'll wait for you." "Thank you." " What did he say?" " We're to wait for him." "He's coming here on business." "That's it." "Hey!" "What's she doing there?" "What's it to be?" "I want a few lamb chops." "Would you like a coffee?" "I can't leave right now." "Why don't you come at closing time?" "We could go for a walk." "At 8:00." "Sure." "How much is this?" "It's a gift from the management." "Thank you." "You spend all day screwing!" "So you should." "You're at that age." " What's up with you?" " I'm happy." "And to celebrate, we're having lamb chops." "Did you go back to the butcher's?" "Everything's under control." "Leave that." "Get the car and wait for me outside." "Quickly!" "You're really nuts." "No, not nuts." "Lamb chops that..." "Fuck!" "Get down!" "Get dressed, we're leaving!" "Who are those guys?" "Old school friends of mine." "Come on, move!" "Get back!" "We can't take the car." " What's she doing there?" " She's the butcher..." " Paco's sweetie." " What?" "They might call her the butcher, but she doesn't sell steaks!" "What are you talking about?" "She owns practically all the cathouses in town." "She tried to buy Reme's place a few times." "She's one of the mob, a real nasty piece." "Why didn't you tell me?" "I never saw her face!" "How the fuck was I to know?" "How do we get out of here?" "You wait here." "I think I heard my uncle talking about the butcher." " What?" " He does business with her." "Great!" "It turns out we kidnapped Al Capone with tits!" "If you'd seen her cry!" "But I saw her store." "So did you." "It's her front." "That's how she got her name." "And you get hung up on her." "Talking of getting hung up, uh... the guy who put you up to the kidnapping... and turned out to be her husband... what does he look like?" "Why do you ask that?" "Just tell me, is he stout?" "Yes." "With a mustache?" "Yes." "Slightly bald." "Yes, damn it." "And he's missing a hand now?" "Yeah, he's missing a hand." "What about it?" "Nothing." "There he is." "Fucking hell!" " They've escaped!" " I'll get the car." "We've stopped." "I'm frozen." "We must be far away by now." "Shit!" " Are you all right, ma'am?" " Get the fuck out of here!" "You too." "We found this in Yolanda's friend's club." "The girl was there, then she disappeared." "If they'd known where she was they'd have said." "You know us." "Find her." "Check all the bars in the area." "Brothels, discotheques..." "Everything." "We escaped by the skin of our teeth... but we're in big shit." "If she is who you say she is... she'll keep after us." "And you... are you still in love with her?" "I don't know if you had it bad or not." "Dear Aramis, it's always a pleasure to see you." "Reinaldo, you look better than ever." " Please." " Thank you." "I've thought of a solution." "You?" "What?" "Go and see my uncle." "He knows her, I told you." "They've done deals together." "I'm delighted to see you again." "How are you?" "Old." "Old and tired." "All I do is piss and sleep." "Can you believe it?" "Hello, Aramis." "He won't stand up for me." "But he will for him, he's his nephew." "I'm sorry about your husband." "Yes, well, it had to happen." "And, now... we're all here?" "It's on schedule." "Work finishes next week... and we'll open at the end of the month." "Mm-hmm." "So "Priapus" is a reality." "The largest club in Europe." "5 hostess bars, 100 bedrooms... and over 100 girls working there." "And all thanks to your vision." "And your investment." "1,000 million pesetas." "Or rather, 6 million euros." "In cash, as we agreed." "My share will be here tomorrow." "That won't be a problem, will it?" "Let's hope not." "For everyone's good." "Who's that girl?" "My daughter." "She's here somewhere... and I intend to find her." "But I won't bore you... with family problems." "I'm not bored." "May I see the video?" " Who's that with the camera?" " Don Rodrigo's nephew." "I got stuck with him... butjust for a few days..." "Part of a debt." "Reme!" " Who is it?" " It's Paco." "Open the door." " What do you want?" " To talk to you." "Open the door!" "What?" "What happened to the club?" "There was an accident." "Do you know "the butcher"?" "Yes." "Is she as dangerous as they say?" "Worse." "She's an evil bitch." "Anything else?" "Yes, open the door, it's me!" "What's wrong?" "Nothing." "Go away, please." "Fuck!" " Who did that?" " What does it matter?" "Was the butcher involved?" "Are you all right?" "No, and if you're not careful neither will you be." "Tatiana is with you, isn't she?" "The people looking for her did this." "And the club too." "They don't mess around." "You should get rid ofher." "But with your luck, it's probably too late." "Do you need anything?" "That you stop looking at me." "Hello, uncle!" "How are you?" "Are you angry that I'm back so soon?" "It all went great." "Well, not exactly." "Paco was terrific." "I learned lots of things." "But we had a little problem." "It's nothing you can't solve." "The thing is, Paco had a little job to do..." "I think you already know this lady, don't you?" "Yes." "I mean, no!" "Who the fuck are you?" "Who are the guys who burned down "Wet" and destroyed Reme's face?" " Answer me." " Shit." " He found me." " Who, fuck it?" "My stepfather, fuck it!" "Are you going to explain?" "Years ago, my mother married a bastard with a lot of money." "He was mixed up in all the rackets... drugs, prostitution, the lot." "He treated my mother like shit." "I wanted us to leave, but she wouldn't." "She didn't want me to have to go through what she did." "I didn't care about that... but she wouldn't listen." "And then, a few months ago... the son of a bitch... came into my room and tried to rape me." "What did you do?" "I let him have it in the balls with a shotgun." "He stood there, screaming and bleeding like a pig." "I told my mother and she asked Reme to hide me... while he was in hospital." "And now he's keen to see you after you blew his balls off!" "A drug dealer and a pimp." "That's great!" "Will you help me?" "Who, me?" "No, sweetheart." "I've got enough trouble without you as well." "When Alex comes back... we go our separate ways, end of story." "And if you can fool him, all the better for you." "Right now, you're doing very well." "I'm not fooling him." "I like him." "He makes me laugh." "Have we arrived?" "You guys are really serious." "Hey, what kind of filthy dump have you brought me to?" "Can't we sort this out some other way?" "First of all, just listen to me!" "Forget about what the pig said." "Are you going to kill me?" "I'm Don Rodrigo's nephew." "You're going to get in big trouble." "My uncle was joking." "I bet he's looking for me right now!" "That hurt, man." "Bad scene." "Why don't we stop now?" "There's something else." "It's not good news, is it?" "You knew my mother." "Yes." "And?" "When?" "Before she left, 15 or 20 years ago." "She only ever talked about you or Reme." "She was very fond of you." "That's nice." "And?" "I'm twenty." "So what?" "Oh, no." "No, no." "Are you trying to say I'm your father?" "That's what she says." "Shit." "Just when things were going well." "Hello, my love." "You took something from me." "It was no big loss." "I wasn't talking about that." "Hello, darling." "I'm back." "This is where you had me locked up, isn't it?" "Yes." "Mm." "I'm pleased to see you too." "Put her in the car." "You want my boys to take care of him?" " Are they good?" " The best." " Are they cruel?" " Incredibly so." "Then, yes." "But don't hurry." "The longer he takes to die, the better." "Finish him off and come back in his car." "Very well." "Hmm." "I have to go." "Good-bye, my love." "You know what?" "You kiss like a whore but without their charm." "I spend more time on the floor than on my feet." "You're going to give me hell, right?" "It goes with this job." "How's he doing?" " He's a comedian." " Yeah?" "That's good." "I love when they make me laugh." "See?" "That was funny." "I'm delighted." "You should finish up now... or it'll be daylight." "Christ!" "Tell me something." "Did you really fall in love with the old woman?" "Love is hard." "You suffer a lot." "It's better... than being a one-eyed faggot..." "What did you say?" "It's better than being..." "I heard you." "It was a rhetorical question." "Let's finish this off." "The walnut." "Do it." "What's this about the walnut?" "Come on." "Do it, if you've got the balls." "You've certainly got them." "I'll do you the favor of shooting you for that... because you've got balls." "At last." "Don't worry." "Your aim has improved." "At least, you didn't hit me." "Where's Tatiana?" "Her stepfather took her." "Then she's all right, isn't she?" "No?" "Shit!" "I have to go and get her." "I'll go too." "You're going to help me?" "Why?" "Because..." "Because..." "Because she's my daughter." "What?" "You heard." "She's my daughter, or so she says." "You're my father-in-law!" "No, I'm not your father-in-law." "What a turn!" "Where can she be?" "My uncle will know." "He's a partner with her father and the butcher." "We'll go and see him." "All right, but we'll see a doctor first." "They beat the shit out of me." "Yeah, they gave me a real going-over, too." "What are you doing?" " That's for screwing my daughter." " If only I had." " What did you say?" " I didn't screw her." "We fooled around in bed, we played and all that... but no sex." "Zero." " Are you kidding me?" " No." "She never took off her panties." "She said she had her period, then that she'd been raped... that she was a virgin." " Alex, you're an asshole, you really are." " Yeah." "An asshole." "Hello, uncle." "Go back to bed." "Go back to bed!" "That's it." "Don Rodrigo." "A bitch, isn't it?" "You don't know what you're doing." "Put that gun down right now." "Give me one reason not to shoot." "What?" "Can't you think of any?" "Neither can I." "Uncle, you've wet yourself." "A nephew shouldn't see such things." "And Tatiana, Pena's daughter?" "Where is Tatiana?" "She's probably in the club, outside town." "Good." "Another thing." "Paco's debt is settled." "Understood?" "Paco's debt is settled!" "Yes." "Good." "What do we do with these two?" "Get out." "Hey!" "Get out!" "I still don't understand how a small time crook... and an idiot got away from your men." "Don't worry, we'll find them." "This is my share." "Where's yours?" "It'll be here this evening." "It should have been here two days ago." "I'm not a patient woman." "Are you threatening me?" "No." "It's not a threat, it's a fact." "My patience has a limit." "You have four hours." "Not another minute." "Otherwise?" "I'll think of something." "I and Don Rodrigo." " Did you see those girls?" " Yes, but don't get distracted." "It won't be easy to sneak in." "There are some guys out..." "Would you stop..." "Come on, move!" "Come on." "Next." "That's it." "Sexy." "Move it!" "Now!" "That's it!" "That's it." "Come on." "Hey, sweetheart!" "Have you retired?" "Come on!" "Come up!" "Get up here!" "Move!" " I fell off a scaffolding!" " Some fucking fall!" "Yeah." "Higher, higher." "Hold it, hold it!" "That's right!" "Come on, move!" "For God's sake!" "Where are you going?" "Are you putting me on?" "What are you doing?" "Come on!" "Move!" "I want to lick your panties, sweetheart!" "Psst!" "Psst!" "Doll!" "Doll!" "This is for you." "No one can do it." "It really turns me on when you resist." "Unfortunately, after my... accident... you left me in rather a bad way." "But even so..." "I hope you enjoy it." "And I may even find what you stole from me." "I've looked everywhere except there." "Because you have it there, don't you?" "I'm sure you do." "Get me out of here, Paco!" "Shit!" "Darling!" "Have you got alopecia?" "Fist fight!" "Alex!" "What the fuck is wrong now?" "We have to find the girl." " That business earlier..." " What?" " You know..." " I just like dancing." "What?" " I had to do something." " Yeah, sure." " You're not to tell Tatiana." " All right." "Forgive the interruption." "Where were we?" "Freeze!" "Drop that!" "Are you all right?" "I'll explain about this later." " We have to get you out of here." " Move, move!" "Wait, I have to settle a score." " Drop your pants." " Stop that!" "We need him to get out." "In the butcher's office there are two cases full of money." "No." "We came to get you." "I can't open this." "That way." "Come on, that way." " Move, and he gets it." " No, do as he says." " We're fucked." " Yeah." "You let us walk out of here or he gets it." "All right?" "Aramis, the money is here." "It's right here!" "Thank you." "You've lost your boss." "I'll hire you." " Are we going to live here?" " So it seems." "Stop!" "I said you had balls." "But that isn't enough." "You have to know how to use them." "How does he use them?" "Still the comedian, eh?" " Going to do the walnut?" " No." "Your friend is." "He showed us that he's a good shot." "Take him over there." "And put it on him." "Stop!" " How's your shoulder?" " Better than you're going to be." "It matches your eye." "Look, kid... you and your whore will have the chance to die fast." "Shoot at the walnut." "If you hit it, we'll shoot you both dead." "If not, we've got all afternoon." "No fucking way." "I refuse." "Bastard!" "Going to do it?" "Fuck you, bastard!" "You're not going to do it!" "They're going to kill us anyway." "Kid... it isn't that I'm going to kill you." "It's what's going to happen until I do... and with your friend watching, understand?" "Almost!" "Try again." "Very good!" " You're getting closer!" " Fuck!" "Cool it, kid." "Him, not me." "Are you all right?" "I'm dead." "What happened?" "I'm sorry about your shoulder." "No, it's nothing." "Thanks, kid." "Let's go." "Sorry, Paco." "No, it's all right." "Ma'am, we've found nothing." "Then keep looking." "A bag, a case, whatever." "Pena said the money is here." " Don't move!" " You're dead, bastard!" " You're dead!" " So you say." "You know what?" "We were going to leave, but now we want the money." " You what?" " Don't act dumb!" " It's in the safe." " Over my dead body." " Don't tempt me!" " Fuck you!" "You open the safe with her fingerprints!" "Shit!" "There!" "Dickhead!" "Now what'll you do?" "What are you going to cut with that?" "They're steel." "I wasn't thinking about the bars." "Fuck!" "Open the door!" "Shit!" "You'd better hurry up!" "You wouldn't dare." "Don't come near me, faggot!" "How does this open?" "Cool!" "If you shoot him you can take the two cases." " Shut up, witch!" " Bastard!" "Come out now!" "Open the door!" "What the fuck is going on?" "You're more than any man can stand." "I'm fucking sick of you!" "Please, Paco." "Don't kill me." "Don't do it." "If you've ever felt anything for me... don't do it." "Don't do it." "God, you really are stupid!" "And you really are a bitch." "That's love." "Paco!" "I can't do it." "Well, I can." "For that money, I'd cut off my dick." "I'm joking, silly." "Is it the right or the left?" " I don't remember." " No matter." "It was the right." "Come on, let's move!" "Move, move!" " Look at all this!" " Wow!" "We're millionaires!" "Your guns." "Get out." "Alex, the cases." "This is mine." "And now this is mine too." "Any problem?" "What'll I do with them?" "Paquillo. you still owe me some money." "Uncle!" "Uncle!" "Uncle!" "A kiss." "I never want to see you again." "I promise." "Why are you so happy, moron?" "Bang goes our money." "And your debt." "I think we deserve a vacation, don't we?" "Which do you prefer, the beach or the mountains?" "What are you going on about?" "I've been trying to get them off you for a week, but this..." "This is what my father was looking for." "So, beach or mountains?" " I'm delighted you came." " So am I." "But you could have told me about Tatiana." "Told you what?" "For example, that she's my daughter." "I didn't know you knew her mother." "Shit, Yolanda, of course I know you." "Me?" "I'm not her mother." "I've looked after her since she was five years old." "Her mother died long ago." "What did she tell you?"