This poignant piece by Cesare Rodrigues Aguilera, translated by Alejandra Tuninetti, explores the enduring divides within Spain, echoing the two Spains that Antonio Machado once spoke of. The narrative delves into the deep-rooted social and class distinctions that still exist beneath a seemingly calm surface. Through the lens of a personal loss--the death of the author's father in a remote Spanish village--the story reflects on the unity found in grief, the lingering nostalgia for a simpler past, and the profound connections that transcend social barriers. It is a meditation on memory, change, and the complex social fabric of Spain, where progress and tradition often collide.