Baby Love Page #2

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as us all

marriage, kids, even divorce.

What if we had a baby together?

Don't be silly.

In university, one night,

you told me:

"If I'm single at 40,

you can father me a child."

Was I drunk?

Face facts,

that biological clock is ticking...

So I'm making my formal request:

Will you have a child with me?

Please, Cathy?

Nice to think of me, but no.

But why?

It'd mean I'd given up

on loving some man

who'd father my child.

Well, I haven't.

But think about it.

If I were you

I'd seriously consider

having a child

with an old gay friend

you really know

than some guy you don't,

if you meet him

- which isn't sure,

nor that he wants kids -

and who'll most likely

up and leave you.

I sometimes wonder

if your company

doesn't just drag me down.

And as a doctor

you know age can cause

problems of fertility,

Down's syndrome, malformation...

Enough!

Eat your dessert

and see yourself out!

- Promise to think about it?

- I have!

That crche breeds germs!

He's really chesty,

he'll need an x-ray!

Every weekend we set him right

only to get sick again!

He needs an iron tonic.

Do you hear?

It's more a dry cough.

No, it's loose.

How'd you know?

Are you a doctor?

He's my son, I know.

Your son?

I'm up with him every night!

And I never see to him?

Yeah, five minutes,

and you fall asleep!

Hello, this is Emmanuel Bernier.

Sorry?

Remember? The car?

Right, how are you?

Fine, thanks.

I was wondering how

you were getting on?

Pretty good...

Nice of you to call.

It's only normal,

I was wondering if perhaps...

we could

meet up...

Maybe for dinner?

Okay... Why not?

How about.. .

tonight?

I met him at design school.

We were living together.

Even planned to get married.

But it wasn't to be,

we split up two months ago.

No need to look so down,

that's life.

What about you?

You've got me talking,

but I still know nothing about you.

Me? Not much to know.

I'm a doctor, a paediatrician...

That's about it.

And apparently single?

Let's say I've...

recently split up.

And why?

Without being indiscreet.

Over time

our needs grew different.

I see.

Well, I don't really.

But what matter.

My partner didn't want children.

Excuse me.

I'm really sorry.

No need to apologise.

On the contrary.

Indeed, that's kind of

why I called you.

Let me explain.

I felt that...

you and I might have common cause.

Basically

I thought I could marry you

and in exchange

you'd agree to have my baby.

Wow!

Never heard that one before.

That your usual chat-up line?

No, not at all!

I'm so stupid.

I forgot one important detail.

In fact, I'm gay.

Homosexual.

But you just said your partner

didn't want kids?

Partner, as in boyfriend.

The idea is, we marry,

you get citizenship

and in exchange,

you surrogate mother my child.

I mean, for the conception,

we don't have to...

We can work it out.

You hand over the newborn,

we divorce and that's it.

So, what do you say?

Fina, this is Emmanuel.

I wanted to apologise.

I was really crass

and horrible last night.

I hope you'll forgive me.

I'm really sorry.

Big kiss, hope to see you soon.

Bye.

Sandrine and Charlotte

seek two caring dads.. .

altruistic and energetic.. .

Hobby:
rock 'n roll...

No, thanks!

Versailles, lesbian couple,

seek dad, Paris region...

Hobby:
praying...

Amazons 75:

lesbians seek genitor,

possible long term.. .

Yes, speaking.

Now?

Okay, I'll be right over.

Inspector Cambourache?

I'm Mr Bernier.

You called.

Yes, take a seat.

So, then.

Here we are.

The said Josefina Parades

was stopped in an uninsured vehicle

with an expired residence permit.

She claims she lives with you,

her fianc.

Do you confirm this?

Yes, I do, totally!

That's right.

Sorry, I said the first thing

I could think of.

Not to worry.

That way, I'm half forgiven?

So, where do I drop you?

Well, in fact,

I was staying with a friend

but her guy's back from Argentina.

There we go.

The bathroom's here.

And here you'll find all you need

towels, sheets and so on.

Thank you.

I'll leave you be.

Unless, you'd...

like a bite to eat?

I'm starving.

Well, while you're calming down

I'll see what I can find.

See you in a bit.

Pignas? Pignonas?

Pignetas?

Pignones.

Pignones, there we go.

Food at last.

Thank you.

Don't worry, I'll leave tomorrow.

Do I look worried?

My favourite!

What'll you say

if the cops come asking?

I dunno.. .

That we had a row.

That you left.

And vanished into thin air.

But, if you want to stay longer...

the time to find your feet,

it's possible.

It's a big house.

And it looks like

I'll be staying single.

So...

Welcome.

Cheers!

No cause for worry...

See?

His growth curve

is well above average.

A fine, healthy baby.

Thank you.

Excuse me.

It's me.

- Me?

- Fina!

Oh, sorry.

I can't find the glue .

Got any?

Cupboard near the stairs,

middle drawer.

Great!

So, any plans for tonight?

Tonight? Nothing special.

Maybe eat together?

I'll call you back.

Out or at home?

Fina, I'm consulting.

Sorry, didn't realise.

See you later.

Where was I?

A fine, healthy baby!

Sorry,

I'm not very talkative...

Odd, seeing you again.

But also a pleasure.

So, how are you?

Fine.

No offence, but...

you rarely call back.

I'm very busy,

I go out a lot.

I'm living.

Great.

You don't seem in any hurry

to get your stuff.

I rented furnished.

So what do we do?

About what?

The house, the lease,

the appliances, the furniture?

Keep it all.

But we bought most of it together.

You heard, keep it all.

Are you sure?

At least take the car.

And the painting?

To hell with the car.

We'll see about the painting.

I never thought it'd come to this.

Listen, Manu.

This whole thing was your doing.

So take the rap

and quit calling me!

Hi, there!

Okay?

Yeah.

What're you writing?

A job letter.

Can I see?

It's not finished.

Let's have a look.

I see.

"On the strength of my job

experience and internships,

"I feel I can bring real

added-value to your company."

Too pretentious?

I knew it.

So, let's see.

"An element of..."

What?

"I feel I can bring your company

an element of...

Meaningless, but perfect.

I've got it...

"Fantasy, creativity,

"and total motivation."

It's great!

I did an internship at Renault,

on the new Twingo.

It was great.

I worked on the new textiles,

the design of the accessories,

the switches.. .

A baby needs its mother.

So initially,

it'll spend more time with us.

"Initially"?

I dunno.. .

I guess, four, five years.

So, all you want is a genitor.

You're not looking

to co-parent a child...

Nature says it takes

a mommy and a daddy.

We agree.

But one has to make concessions...

We are women.

We can easily get pregnant,

whether or not

we get on with the man.

I worked at the Moulinex

design bureau

on home appliances.. .

food-processors, scales, fryers.

You want to raise the child

in Belleville?

It's great for kids.

It confronts them

with the world of the future.

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