Baby Love Page #3

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- Multi-ethnic...

- Of course.

It's fascinating,

kids from all cultures.

- It's a mix of...

- I'm just a bit wary.

I'll be frank.

So for the child,

Belleville is a problem?

Yes, I don't really

know the neighbourhood.

Take a wander, it's interesting.

Indeed...

You did?

Yes, that's the problem.

My friend's a gynaecologist,

she can help.

Why bother? Natural is best.

By insemination?

No man and woman.

Just close your eyes.

We'll see.

Why not? It'd be a lot easier.

Why bother with syringes?

We just go natural.

No sorry, no way.

- You're so biased.

- Biased!

Yeah, hung up.

I just like to be told.

I'm telling you now.

That's my feeling.

Why get up in a heap?

If you want a child

you just go for it.

- And see...

- Right.

Personally, I'm up for it.

It wouldn't bother me.

If you agree?

Hi.

You okay?

Well?

Nothing to write home about.

It's normal I guess.

It's like dating...

It'll take time before I meet a couple

I can feel comfortable with

or close to.

How was your day?

Had a really good interview

in a start-up design studio.

That's great.

And guess what?

They loved your letter!

Well, that's something.

See you tomorrow.

Goodnight.

You'll be alright?

Yes.

Don't worry.

Goodnight.

Manu...

Wake up.

I've got to talk to you.

Are you crazy?

At this hour?

Listen,

I've been thinking.

I'm ready to have your baby.

We'll talk about it later.

I gotta sleep.

Okay.

What was that?

You heard.

But why?

I want to help you too.

Hold on.

You realise what you're saying?

Of course.

Before, I didn't know you

but now I'm sure

you'd make a great dad.

I think this is getting

way out of hand.

No, not at all.

I've my whole life before me,

I know I can do that for you.

There's just one condition.

I'd like a real wedding,

for my parents.

So they won't worry for me.

- No way!

- Why not?

I won't be party to slavery!

Come on,

we're two consenting adults.

She's doing it as a friend.

Separating mother and child.

Attacking the heart of nature!

Misogynist!

We could manage,

but she'd prefer if you did it.

I can't inseminate surrogate mothers,

it's not legal!

No one'll know.

What's illegal about helping

a married couple have kids?

Come on, Cathy.

Do it for your old buddy.

- Damn you.

- You're great.

So, what's the next step?

Full check-up on you both:

blood tests, Chlamydia,

semen analysis, etc.

And of course, AIDS .

Great!

When do we start?

Taking a holiday?

Yes, next week.

It'll do you good.

- Call me in two weeks.

- Fine.

Thank you, goodbye.

Hello.

Are you Fina?

This way.

Manu?

Hello.

Bastard!

Go on back to your whore!

You swine!

You're only hurting yourself.

You have to move on,

stop thinking of the past.

Excuse me.

Just a minute.

What are you doing here?

To say hello...

and that Fina has moved in,

as we're getting married

for her work permit.

She's also agreed

to bear me a child.

Insane.

Why tell me this?

I don't want you imagining things.

I won't.

I don't give a damn.

Philippe...

What can I say?

You dump me for a total stranger

to have a child.

Gay dad meets homeless Peruvian...

Argentinean.

Fine!

Go on back to your breeder,

crazy bastard.

Why does everyone think I'm crazy?

All I want is a child!

Wanted to see me?

Fancy a drink?

Why don't you sit down?

Need to talk about your tests.

I'm worried.

Is there a problem?

Is it Fina?

Don't say I've got...

The AIDS test was negative.

Then, what?

You can't have kids.

What do you mean?

You've got a zoospermia.

What?

It's impossible. You sure?

What lab did you use?

Girard.. .

With a second analysis at Cochin.

That's why it took so long.

I'm really sorry.

Yes?

Why don't you answer the phone?

Marine is sick, cries non-stop.

Can't ask the baby-sitter.

Could you mind her?

Sure.

We're dining with my boss.

It's all in the bag,

nappies, milk, baby-food,

she hasn't eaten.

Goodbye, my pet.

Thanks.

Say hi to Philippe.

Have fun.

My little girl is not well.

Come with uncle Manu,

we'll cry together.

Let's have a listen inside.

Here come the chilly tickles!

Finished.

See? Life isn't so bad after all.

Come on, up!

Three days of the blues,

now you've got to act!

How?

I'm sterile and can't even adopt!

You just need a genitor.

A what?

What do you mean?

Like sterile couples do,

ask family or friends

for a little sperm.

Sure but.. . it's kind of tricky.

You dare ask me

to have your baby

but you won't ask for sperm?

But from who?

I'm really sorry.

What do you intend to do?

I don't know...

Well, I do.

Would you be willing

to give me your sperm?

Are you serious?

Yes, totally.

Philippe...

Excuse me.

Will you just listen!

Hold on, dammit!

I don't want kids, get it?

It's just your sperm,

I'll be the dad.

Know what you're asking?

Yes.

That's why I can only ask you.

And if you refuse, I'm giving up.

Let's weigh you.

Excuse me.

That's okay.

It's me, am I disturbing?

I'm busy.

Can I call you back?

I'll be quick.

I just wanted to say.. .

I agree.

Sorry?

I agree to what you asked.

But you're the prettiest baby

in the world!

For the kids.

Careful, it's hot.

Another?

I don't recall your telling us

about Fina?

It's normal we just met.

A few weeks ago.

And how's Philippe?

Fine, I think.

You think?

Philippe and I have split up.

What a pity.

Why is that?

We'd been drifting apart for a while.

But I also have some good news.

Fina and I are getting married.

Hope you're free for the party.

Manu, it took us 15 years

to accept you were gay

and now you're getting married?

Hold on, there's more.

Rest assured, I'm still gay.

It's just a marriage of convenience.

So, that's the good news?

No.

I'm getting there.

Fina has agreed to be

the mother of my child.

But I'll have sole custody.

Even though we'll stay in touch,

if the child wants to meet its mom.

I didn't understand.

He's getting married

to a surrogate mother.

What's a surrogate mother?

A surrogate mother is...

Why don't you guys go play?

Scoot!

Have you lost your mind,

or what?

You realise what you're asking?

Won't be the first child

raised by its dad.

Dammit, you always say

what counts is love!

Love with no female referent?

The female referent!

- What'll you tell the child later?

- The truth!

That his dad so wanted him

he found a woman and a man

to make it happen.

Another man?

Well, Cathy

did some tests

and it turns out I'm sterile.

So I asked Philippe

to be the sperm donor.

You're totally mad!

We can't let them do this,

say something!

Come, pet.

For the wedding, count me out!

I'll go.

Well, I think it's great news.

I'm absolutely delighted.

It's wonderful!

Hi, there.

Everything okay?

What's the occasion?

Nothing special.

It's not my birthday,

what's this?

Open it and see.

Be warned, I hate chocolates.

I don't believe it.

Are you sure?

Yes.

Really sure?

Yes.

I'm going to be a dad?

I'm going to be a dad!

I can't believe it!

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