Baby Love

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Well?

Ear infection.

Granny? Ulysse is sick.

He needs medicine.

Josephine,

you're too much!

I'm not too much.

You know, Josephine

it may be important,

so pass the phone.

No, I'm calling Granny.

What if I give

you this?

Then you can

play doctors.

Hello, yes.

She still has fever?

No, that's not normal.

Come right over

and I'll fit you in.

That's a pretty baby...

Be right back.

You can get dressed.

Hi, Cathy!

Sorry, just some joker.

You can't come?

- What'll you do?

- Nothing.

That's a sad Christmas Eve.

No, Manu, I'll buy in

a gourmet TV dinner

and I bet it'll be

one Zen Christmas.

As you like.

Happy Christmas!

Hi, it's me.

What's the story?

Almost done, and you?

I'm done.

Well, almost...

Sorry, I forgot.

Come on in.

Hi, girls!

You know the way.

Be right there.

- So, got the presents?

- Presents?

- Sh*t, I forgot.

- Christ, Philippe!

I told you a thousand times!

I know.

I'm really sorry.

Sure, see you in a bit.

- Isa, how's it going?

- Okay.

nd you?

Running late

forgot the presents.

Why don't I get them

and you get Marine at the crche?

Paris is crazy!

I'll never make it.

Okay, fine.

See you at Mom's.

Don't forget her teddy!

Do I ever!

Big kiss bye.

- Change of plan, crche duty.

- Fine.

Bravo for the wine,

my nephews will love it.

Good it cost a bomb.

- I'm useless with kids.

- Never a kid yourself?

No, or I've forgotten.

Yeah, sure...

Come on.. .

Stop being a grouch.

Let's say hello.

Watch out!

F***!

And the phone has to ring.

Yes, Mrs. Berger...

- Are you blind!

- You handle it.

That's all I need!

- You okay?

- No, I'm not!

Sorry, we're totally in the wrong.

Don't worry

we'll make a declaration.

It's a bit late...

Just get the medicine up front...

- Where is it?

- What?

- The insurance form.

- I dunno!

No, Madam,

I wasn't talking to you.

Happy Christmas.. .

Yes, goodbye.

Quick, the crche is closing.

I'm so sorry.

I got my insurance documents

the other day

but as I'm moving,

I've mislaid them.

Must be in here somewhere.

Listen, we're running late.

So I suggest we do the declaration

another day.

Better still, have your car fixed

then I pay you and save my bonus.

Okay?

Here's my card.

Thanks.

Wait!

Here's my number.

Great, so I'll be hearing from you.

I'm really sorry.

Goodnight.

Better hurry.

Hi, everybody!

At last!

Hi, scallywags!

Uncle Philippe!

Hi, buddy.

- How was her day?

- Alright, but...

I better check that fever.

How's my favourite!

Great to be here.

- Suzanne, like a drop?

- No, thanks.

Here you take her

I'll go get her dessert.

Isn't she cute?

Don't bother him,

I'll take her.

No, Mom he's fine.

He has to learn.

I think she just.. .

Sorry, she's not well.

No problem.

Look, my pet.

She's not well,

she's all hot.

It was nice, but I drank too much.

You okay?

I want a child, Philippe.

Must we talk about that?

Yes, I think we must.

No, I'm exhausted

I'm going to bed.

I filed for adoption last summer.

A social worker will be visiting

in the new year.

Are you serious?

Yes, I am.

You could've told me.

Why? You'd have said no.

We don't have the right to adopt.

Unless I pass myself off

as a straight single.

So, what do I do?

You just move out for the visit.

A few days at the most.

All worked out!

Kids all day adorable nephews

what more do you want?

I just want to be a dad.

Manu, we're gay!

So we can't be parents?

- Right.

- Why not?

Two men can't have a baby,

it's not natural.

Nonsense!

Think of the kid, with two dads?

We talked about this.

It'll be clear I'll be the dad.

- And you'll be...

- Nothing at all!

I don't want a child, get it?

Your sister and hubby

who never go out,

who've stopped living...

It scares me.

I'm 40 and I still want to live.

Well, I'm 42 and tired of living

for our petty pleasures.

I'm sick of it

I want something else.

So, I'm asking you now,

once and for all

if one day

you see us with a kid.

You and me yes or no?

Sorry, but it's no.

Morning.

I've been thinking it over...

I'm going ahead

with the adoption request.

Fine.

Philippe, it's vital for me.

Philippe!

It's crazy!

The only stable couple I know

and you're splitting.

It's hopeless!

Why stay with a guy

with no plans?

You could've waited,

talked it over.

We did, but he's set in his ways.

I'm getting old

tired of wasting my time.

You're telling me!

Well, I think it's all there.

Fine.

Don't want to check?

I trust you, thanks.

Don't thank me, I ran into you.

True. Then I won't thank you.

That's better.

Where are you from

with that charming accent?

Argentina.

I studied design here

for three years

and now I want to live here.

It's tough with no work permit

but I manage.

That's why I kind of "forgot"

to reinsure my car.

I get it...

Willies are out!

They're everywhere!

The sports paper...

Perfect!

The Greek Myths...

The Greek Myths?

I'm a doctor, a paediatrician.

I chose this speciality,

as I love children.

I always wanted to have kids

but so far,

it hasn't been possible.

And as time goes by

I feel an increasing need

to be a father.

In fact, it's quite normal.

Why not do this with a woman?

Let's say,

my personal history

has led me to be single

and I don't want to base

my future life

on the hope of a possible meeting.

Very well...

Shall we visit?

Let's go.

This is the kitchen,

with all the basic appliances,

dish-washer, cooker, fridge...

She's my ex.

We're still good friends.

Associates too,

we share the same surgery.

Shall we go on?

So,

this will be the child's room,

I hope...

For now it's a laundry,

but I'll totally redo it.

It has its own bathroom,

in there.

Take a look.

And it gives onto the courtyard.

Cool in summer.

Well, you've seen it all

except the upstairs bedroom...

After you!

I'll be giving your request

initial approval

and you must consult a registered

doctor and psychologist

from this list here.

Wonderful.

So then,

I'll be hearing from you?

You will.

Goodbye, Mr Bernier.

Goodbye, thank you.

Hello?

Cathy?

Someone's at the door.

Call you back.

Yes?

It's Mrs Charpentier!

Sorry, we forgot the photocopies.

Of course, come in.

I'll go get them.

There you go.

I think it's no longer necessary.

Sorry?

You know perfectly well.

Damn!

Mrs Charpentier, wait!

We were drunk, he's a friend

and totally straight.

Dammit!

Think I enjoy

this humiliating farce?

I can be a good father.

Straight or gay,

what matter?

Our job is to take every precaution

for kids already traumatised.

But I'm a paediatrician

I know how to bring up a child!

That's not for me to say.

We have clear instructions.

Listen, you could forget

you ever saw that photo.

For you, it's just a signature.

But for me, it's my whole life.

I beg you!

I can't do that, Mr Bernier.

I'm sorry.

France will change fast

on such issues.

Who'd have imagined

that holy old Spain

would authorise

gay adoption and marriage?

You'll soon have the same problems

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