The Gap (2025) Movie Script

Good morning, Al.
- Good morning, good morning.
- Good morning, man!
He's here.
Oh, did you get
stuck in traffic again?
You made it just in time.
Oh no!
Always the same thing.
What else is new?
You should sleep earlier.
Oh no.
Impossible for Jay Jay.
Hes up late masturbating at night.
Masturbating?
Dont compare me to you.
Hey, youre all full of nonsense.
Alright, lets get to work.
Okay.
Good morning, Madam Tess.
Good morning.
Morning, Jay.
Good morning, ma'am.
The usual,
two hot Americano and...
Two chocolate cookies.
Alright.
So, two hot Americano and
two chocolates for takeout, ma'am?
Yes.
Okay, sure.
The total is 360.
I received 500.
Alright, ma'am.
Please wait for your change
and your order.
Okay.
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
Okay.
Let's go.
Oh, Jay.
Are you sure?
Youll be the one to close?
Yes, Al.
Ill take care of it.
- Okay, alright.
- Take care, Jay.
Be careful on your way home.
Hello, Ma?
Son.
Do you happen to
have some extra?
Your dad got sick.
We need money for medicine.
Im sorry.
Your dad doesnt want to ask.
I dont have any either.
Okay, sure Ma.
Ill send 1,000 later.
Thank you, son.
Um...
Excuse me.
Are you still open?
Ah...
Were about to close, sir.
But,
if theres something youd like.
We still have 30 minutes before closing.
Alright.
Um...
What can you offer?
Here, sir.
This is our specialty.
Ensaymada.
Its the best!
Alright.
Ill order one.
Coffee, sir?
Maybe youd like something?
Sorry.
I dont drink coffee.
Ah.
For here or to go, sir?
Ah, is it okay if
I just stay here?
Sure, sir.
Here you go.
Alright.
- Thank you.
- Sure.
Sir,
your hot chocolate.
Oh, sorry.
I didnt order this.
Ah, its on the house.
Ah,
it goes really well
with the ensaymada.
Alright.
Thank you.
Jay.
No problem, sir.
Ah, not to gossip, but...
You seem like youre sad.
Are you okay?
No.
Im fine.
I'm good.
Really?
Just kidding, sir.
But
you know, sir...
When I feel sad,
I eat bread and
hot chocolate.
Then I dip it.
Ill imagine
how delicious it is.
It makes my world lighter.
Life feels so good, sir.
You should try it.
Alright.
Hmm.
It is good!
See? I told you, sir.
- Its not coffee,
- It really is.
but its one of our
bestsellers here.
Hmm.
Hmm.
Smiling actually suits you.
You look cute.
Thank you, Jay.
Definitely.
Ill come back here.
No problem, sir.
Can you stop calling me sir?
Just Ethan.
Nice to meet you, Ethan.
Nice to meet you, Jay.
Thank you, Jay.
I really needed that.
Come back anytime
if you want peace and quiet.
Or someone to talk to.
Thats rare nowadays.
Those who...
actually want to listen.
Um, anyway.
I need to go.
Um,
by the way.
Do you want me
to give you a ride?
Do you live around here?
Not really.
Its just one ride from here.
But...
No need.
Thank you.
Ah, anyway.
Goodnight, Jay.
Goodnight, Ethan.
Idiot.
Oh, Ma?
Hello, son.
Did you send it already?
Not yet.
I just got home.
Okay, Ill send it later.
Thanks, son.
I texted you,
but you didnt reply.
I came from overtime.
There was a bit of a delay.
Have you had dinner?
Yes, outside.
Ill go ahead, okay?
Oh, Jay?
You seem down today.
Come on, admit it.
Do you have a problem?
Maybe just sleep-deprived.
For sure, you were
texting someone last night.
No.
Im just hungry.
And also,
I didnt really get any sleep.
Hi, Jay.
Two sausage rolls
and one bottled water.
Jay!
Oh?
Oh, sure.
- Coming right up.
- Okay.
200, ma'am.
Yes.
Here you go.
- Thank you!
- Thank you!
Youre really handsome.
Bye!
Jay.
What are you thinking about?
Youve got a girl, right?
Admit it, youve got a girl?
Hey!
Those are exactly the symptoms
when someones got a girl, bro.
Introduce her to me.
Idiot.
What do you mean,
I have a girl?
Whats with you, Jay!
Youve only seen him once.
Why are you waiting for him?
Ah!
Hes just a customer.
Dont get your hopes up.
Do you still have ensaymada?
Sir?
Yes, sir.
Its still warm.
Can I eat here again?
Sure.
Alright.
Wow, Jay.
I really missed this.
Youre exaggerating, sir.
Youve only been here
once before.
And you already missed it?
I told you, dont call me sir.
Just Ethan.
Um...
I just got a bit busy
these past few weeks.
I just wanted to drop by here.
But then...
Theres just so many
You dont need to explain.
Its not like Im your partner.
The shop is about to close.
Ah!
Jay!
Jay, please.
Dont make this hard for me.
I can feel you.
And I know you feel me too.
But you already have a wife.
Yes!
You also have a child?
Yes.
One.
Why arent you home yet?
They must be looking for you.
The food here is really good.
But this is even better.
Especially when you asked me if
I was okay.
Not many people
ask me that anymore.
When,
I first came here.
My mood improved.
Even if its just for a moment.
I could breathe easier.
Because here,
you can breathe.
You can be honest.
You can be yourself.
Jay.
I dont know
what Im doing.
Me neither.
This doesnt mean
anything, right?
Sorry, but it does.
But I dont know how.
Slowly.
We dont need to force it.
You have a life outside.
Wife.
Child.
Obligations.
I know.
This is me.
This is my life.
Im confused too, Jay.
Oh,
Its getting late.
You dont want to go home yet?
Why?
Do you want me to?
Should I go home now?
Its not really that.
Its already late.
Jay.
Can I
come back here.
I come back here as
someone without a wife.
As...
Someone without a child.
The...
Just me.
Lets see.
Hey,
time to go home.
Lets go.
Well go ahead.
- Take care.
- Okay!
- Jay.
- Well go ahead.
Jay.
I thought you
werent coming back.
Didn't I say Id come
back as myself?
What are you doing here?
I dont know.
I just wanted to see you.
You want to come along?
Where?
To my place.
Its quiet there.
No one will see.
Are you sure?
No.
But youre already here.
Okay,
you put it down first.
Oh fuck.
Sorry.
There isnt much space here.
Its okay.
Quiet.
Are you often
alone here?
Yes.
Its easy
because there are no questions.
No chaos.
But sometimes the silence
feels unsettling.
So
you always want
to work until night.
Better to be tired,
than
to be sad.
You?
I dont know.
But when
I saw you,
it was also quiet.
Not heavy.
Do you have a dream?
Of course.
My dreams for myself are big.
And
thats why I work
while studying.
I was only ten years old.
I already knew in myself
that I wanted to be a chef.
Someday,
I also want
to open my own restaurant.
Youre lucky.
Even as a kid, you already
knew what you wanted.
Of course.
You?
Dont you know what you want?
I used to not.
But now it seems
I know.
I want you.
But you
have a wife.
And a child.
Yes.
And I know this is wrong.
Because I cant run away
from myself either.
And you.
It feels like
I dont need to explain.
You know,
staying here
was never really in
my plan before.
Ah, just temporarily.
Actually,
Im really from Cavite.
Why did you leave?
My dad didnt accept me.
Im a boy.
But,
he wanted a different kind of boy.
At first,
I was quiet.
But one time,
he caught me holding hands
with another boy.
That was it.
He shouted at me.
Pushed me.
He said I had no shame.
And the worst part,
he said I was disgusting.
He said he doesnt
have a gay child.
What did you do?
I ran.
I had nowhere else to go
except to my grandmother.
Even though shes old,
She cared for me.
She still understood me.
She raised me.
Loved me.
But...
Shes been gone
for three years now.
Since then
I'm alone again.
I focused on studying.
I did part-time jobs everywhere.
There were times when
my life felt really low.
Sometimes I thought,
I dont want to continue.
Until,
I went for a walk.
There.
I saw the coffee shop.
It was actually nice.
I didnt really drink coffee.
But,
with nowhere else to go,
I bought that ensaymada.
Then,
I suddenly cried.
I didnt know why.
Then Al,
he saw me.
We didnt know each other then.
He gave me hot chocolate.
Because
he said,
the hot chocolate
is for taking away the
sadness.
Then,
thats where we started.
After a week,
I applied for a job.
They accepted me too.
Until I learned how to make
and drink coffee.
Its already been almost a year.
So,
when someone comes in,
I feel happy.
But,
I also feel scared.
because
it might suddenly disappear.
I dont want false hope anymore.
I dont want hiding anymore.
But I like you.
Me too.
Im not sure about
everything, Jay.
But I know,
Im sure about
what I feel tonight.
Me too.
Hey!
What are you doing here?
Nothing. Dont you like it?
Lets go!
Its late!
Are you sure this is delicious?
Okay, Ill try it.
Ill taste it now.
You just eat.
This first bite for you.
Sure!
- What?
- Delicious!
Wait a moment.
Youre so fast.
Wait a moment.
No, wait.
- Huh?
- Hold on.
My turn.
Hey!
No.
No, no, no.
No, no.
No, no!
Go ahead.
Just one.
Wait!
Hold on a sec.
Ill take it slowly.
Dont worry.
Wait, wait, wait.
Slowly, okay?
Huh?
Promise.
Shit.
Here it comes.
Fuck!
Wait!
Does it feel good?
It feels good.
Do you want another one?
My turn.
Okay.
Ah!
Fuck!
Soft hands, oh.
You probably dont know
how to wash dishes.
Hey.
I'm a manager.
Not a dishwasher.
Eat first.
Okay, lets try it.
Delicious.
Sir Ethan?
Uh?
Oh wow!
Small world!
Um,
this is Sandras nephew.
This is...
Jay.
Hi.
Nice to meet you, Jay.
Well,
enjoy Sir Ethan.
See you at the
Monday meeting?
Yeah, see you, see you.
Okay, take care!
A nephew, huh?
Sorry, okay?
Its okay.
Hey,
sorry.
I said its okay.
Im going home.
Whos that?
Ah.
Just work.
Um,
urgent numbers.
Ethan, its late.
Tomorrow is Saturday,
you dont have work, right?
Also,
youre starting to make
me feel neglected.
Youve been coming
home late for days and
always doing overtime.
Theres a new project.
Compliance.
Checks.
Its really just
a bit stressful.
I know how to
take away your stress.
Jay! Jay!
- Jay!
- Oh, Kevin.
Why?
Do you remember
the girl the other day?
Oh no!
We met last night.
- Really?
- Solid.
Was that Maam Tess?
No!
- It was May!
- Stop pretending.
Do you remember May?
Which May?
- So beautiful!
- May!
May!
- Thats her!
- Im keeping May a secret, okay!
Solid, bro!
Solid?
- Really?
- Solid! Delicious!
What happened?
Jay!
Good news!
Next week were booked for a
surprise birthday party.
Birthday with Ms. Fernando!
Kev, you handle the drinks, okay?
Boss!
Im taking leave.
I have a date!
Wrong timing again!
Whos joining Jay there?
I probably can manage!
Ill handle it!
Its probably just a small event.
Are you sure?
Yes!
So? Okay, just whenever
you need backup,
call me and
Ill find someone to help you!
Okay!
Alright.
Hey!
Youre the one
who was with Sir Ethan
the other night, right?
His nephew.
Jay, right?
Wait,
why is your aunt
making you work
at Sir Ethans birthday party?
Sir Ethan?
Yes!
Uhm,
your uncle is already 40.
Tell him
Josh needs a sibling!
Guys! Guys! Guys!
Sirs almost here!
Lets go! Lets go!
All set! All set!
Hurry!
The cake?
- Surprise!
- Surprise!
- Happy Birthday!
- Happy Birthday!
- Wow, wow!
- Happy Birthday!
Oh! You made it!
- Ah, thank you, thank you!
- Happy Birthday!
Babe!
- Hi, sweetheart!
- Hi, babe!
There you go!
Happy Birthday!
You surprised me!
Here's your cake!
- Make a wish!
- Make a wish!
Kiss!
Please sit down, okay?
Babe, eat now babe!
Oh!
Please eat, everyone!
Thank you!
- Babe!
- Okay, okay.
Where am I going?
Ah.
I just need to get
something from the car.
Ha?
Babe, Ill be back.
Okay!
Hello!
Food is ready!
Eat now, everyone!
Jay!
Its your birthday?
Oh! Hi, Ms. Fernando!
- How are you?
- Hello.
Wait, why are you alone?
Wheres the birthday boy?
Ah!
Hes just in the car.
He just got something.
- Hell be back too.
- Oh!
Maybe he went to
check on your nephew.
Wow! Your nephew
is so diligent
even at your husbands
birthday party.
He is still working!
Nephew?
Yes, the...
The one who was here earlier,
Jay.
Because Sir Ethan told me
when we I saw him
the other night.
They were even holding hands.
Sir Ethan actually
has a sweet side
with your relatives.
At first, I thought...
Hes grumpy.
Always serious.
Thats how he is with us.
Holding hands?
Ah.
Yes, but when I approached him,
he suddenly said that
his your nephew.
I dont have a nephew, Jay.
Go ahead.
Im leaving.
Jay, please.
Dont leave without talking to me.
What else should we talk about?
About me being your nephew?
Its okay now.
I accept it.
Lets not discuss
this at your house.
Enjoy your day.
Sorry, sorry.
I just panicked!
I didnt want to hurt you.
Do you think this
is easy for me?
You think its easy
for me as well?
Im an idiot!
I know what I got into.
But still,
I went through with it.
I still gave in.
Because I thought,
you loved me.
Jay.
I love you.
I love you.
So, thats it then.
Sandra.
Sandra.
Ethan, not now.
There are still people around.
Go back there!
And you, pretending to be
my nephew.
Whos the lover
of my husband!
Leave now!
How disgusting!
Leave!
I'm sorry.
Are you going to
defend him, Ethan?
Its really embarrassing, right?
You really made a scene.
On your birthday, of all days.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, Jay.
Bye!
Bye!
- Bye bye!
- Okay, okay!
Take care.
Take care, you all?
- Thank you! Thank you!
- Bye!
Take care!
They're leaving now.
You said bye to them?
Hey, Im going ahead!
- Im the only one here.
- Bro!
- Thanks, okay?
- Sure, sure.
- Take care!
- Take care, okay?
Thank you!
Take care!
Sandra.
Ill just put the kid to sleep,
well talk later.
Lets go, baby.
Lets go.
Lets sleep now.
Im not a baby.
Im not a baby.
Im not a baby!
Since when?
When did you
know you were gay?
Im not gay!
I dont even understand myself!
Maybe,
from before!
Or maybe I was
just avoiding it
for a long time!
Was he the first?
Yes.
Do you know how
much you fooled us?
Me!
And our child?
I didnt expect this.
It wasnt my intention.
But you allowed it!
You let it get deeper
the relationship
between the two of you!
You let it destroy
our relationship!
Do you love him?
Do you love him?
I dont know!
Maybe!
Yes!
You know, Ethan.
If he was a woman!
I might have
forgiven you more.
But hes not!
No!
Sandra.
Now I dont know!
I dont know what to do!
I dont know how to start!
I dont know what.
What do I say to our child
and how do I explain it?
I dont know anymore!
Guide me.
I hope.
I hope I never met him.
Why is this happening to me?
You know, I love you.
But I need to fix
my family first.
I know that.
I know from the start,
you wouldnt choose me.
Its not like that.
What do you mean not?
What am I to you?
Youre my serenity.
Youre the real one.
But
our world
doesnt accept the truth.
It hurts, Ethan.
It really hurts.
Wait.
Stay.
For the last time.
- Please.
- Stop it.
Stop it.
Jay, stop it.
Please stay.
- Jay!
- Just this once, please!
No!
Dont leave me.
For the last time!
Jay.
Stop it.
Jay!
Stop it!
I dont want to!
- Jay!
- Please!
Stop it!
You can do this, Jay.
You managed before.
You can handle it alone again.
Youll be okay.