Part 1 is the first episode of the Elite Short Stories: Samuel Omar, and the sixteenth overall episode of the series Elite: Short Stories.
Synopsis[]
Samuel discovers his mom owes thousands of euros in rent and he must find a way to reimburse the landlords to avoid eviction.
Plot[]
The episode begins with the festive sounds of Christmas music playing, setting a cheerful tone. However, the joy quickly fades as the scene shifts to Samuel and Omar at work. Omar is engaged in a flirty conversation with a man, chuckling and thanking him, but the mood is interrupted by Samuel, who teases Omar, saying, "Aren't we supposed to be working, not just flirting?"
Omar brushes it off, but when Samuel presses him, asking what the man suggested, Omar hesitates, saying it’s too embarrassing to share. Samuel remains curious, but before they can delve deeper, they are approached by two attorneys who are looking for Samuel's mother. When Samuel identifies himself, they reveal the shocking news: his mother owes €21,600 in back rent for the apartment they've been living in, and if the debt isn't paid within a month, they will be evicted.
Samuel is in disbelief, insisting, "No. That's not possible. My mother wouldn't do that." The attorneys explain that Mrs. Berta, the previous owner, had been kind and lenient with Samuel's mother during difficult times, allowing the debt to accumulate. Now, however, the heirs are not as understanding and demand the money. Samuel, overwhelmed by the gravity of the situation, tries to argue that this can’t be legal, but Omar confirms, "I checked. It is legal."
The episode then dives into the frantic brainstorming between Samuel and Omar. Samuel is desperate, stating, "We have to get that rent soon," but the reality of raising such a large sum in such a short time is daunting. Omar suggests they might be able to get a loan from the bank, but even he acknowledges, "We have two shitty little salaries." The bleakness of their situation starts to sink in as they discuss the potential consequences of failing to pay—being thrown out onto the street.
As their desperation grows, Omar half-jokingly suggests asking their wealthy friends from school for a loan. "What if we ask them to lend us the money instead of a loan shark? Your girlfriend's family. Or maybe Rebeka. You could even call Carla." Samuel, feeling humiliated, retorts, "You want me to ask every girl I've ever dated for a loan? I'm a gigolo suddenly?"
Omar, trying to lighten the mood, laughs it off, but the pressure is palpable. Samuel knows that none of their friends are likely to have that kind of money readily available, and the idea of begging feels demeaning.
Omar then shares an outrageous idea he recently encountered: "You remember the other day at the Lake Club? You know what the guy you thought was flirting with me said?" Samuel, curious, asks what it was. Omar reveals that the man suggested they could make money by recording themselves in intimate situations and uploading the videos to an Only For You account, a platform where people pay to watch explicit content. Omar explains, "Well, it's a fan page. In which people pay to subscribe to watch you. To watch you do what? Well… like, doing things. Um, naked. Jerking off or hooking up."
Samuel is disgusted and outraged by the suggestion, exclaiming, "Are you stupid? I would never fuckin' do that. Ever." But when Omar mentions that some people make about €4,000 a month, Samuel's initial shock is tempered by the harsh reality of their situation. "Four thousand euros? But how much do people pay?" Omar explains that subscribers pay between €10 and €15 a month, and Samuel realizes that with around 300 subscribers, they could potentially cover the debt.
Despite the potential financial relief, Samuel remains adamant that he won't degrade himself in this way. "No way. I'm not a prostitute," he declares, but Omar, ever pragmatic, points out, "Look at what you're already doing, huh? Dressed up in ridiculous outfits all day long, doing one-off jobs for fucking nothing, putting up with drunk holiday dickheads."
The episode then shows Samuel trying to make extra money through various odd jobs, like selling pineapples and delivering groceries, but he quickly realizes that it's not nearly enough. "I didn't even make enough for one month's worth of rent," he laments, feeling defeated. Omar tries to offer some hope by pointing out that evictions take time, but Samuel is tired of living under constant threat: "If we wanna live here, we have to pay. There's no other way."
As the episode progresses, Samuel’s desperation reaches a breaking point. The conversation with Omar about Only For You keeps nagging at him. Samuel begins to seriously consider the idea, questioning how far he's willing to go to save his home. The episode ends with Samuel on the verge of making a decision, grappling with the ethical and emotional toll of potentially crossing a line he never thought he would.
Cast[]
Main[]
- Itzan Escamilla as Samuel García Domínguez
- Omar Ayuso as Omar Shanaa
- Elisa Matilla as Lawyer
Recurring[]
- Diego Betancor as Lawyer
- David Zayas as Drunk Man 1
- Carlos Montero Rus as Drunk Man 2
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