Bellamy Page #5

He couldn't believe he was still around.

That didn't stop him from being sweet.

And smart.

When did you meet him?

When he worked

as a pharmacist's assistant.

I liked him right off.

What did you like about him?

His way of seeing things.

He thought the world was a mess.

- He was right.

- Being right doesn't make you happy.

It's often the opposite.

Did he try to find out why?

Did he want to change things?

He couldn't stand anything. Or anyone.

Let me guess. He started drinking?

And getting fired all the time.

- What was he like, drunk?

- You couldn't tell.

Maybe he had a slightly stiffer walk.

But he was always kind.

His gestures were very gentle.

He got that from his father.

His father was an alcoholic, too?

He was a judge

before being an alcoholic.

Did they get along well?

Badly. The old man was no fun.

Was Denis fun?

He thought I was fun.

How long were you together?

Five years.

Then he vanished just like that,

no explanation,

not a word.

Did you love him?

He was in a class by himself.

He'd say what he thought, like kids do.

It was a change from the rest.

You never saw him again?

Just talking about

it hurts even more.

I know. Airing bad memories

doesn't help. That's nonsense.

If they catch that guy Leullet,

what'll he get?

That'll depend on the judges.

They like things clear-cut:

Good guys on one side,

bad on the other.

Denis wouldn't have liked that.

He got the homeless man into his car.

Is that what they call assisted suicide?

If we believe

his version, they set out for a murder

and ended with a suicide.

Do you believe his story?

Half-and-half.

I can't seem to get a fix on this guy.

Whether he's weak and innocent

or diabolically clever.

He may be both.

Kiss me.

You can do better.

Not now. We'll be late.

This dinner is getting to be a bore.

This one will do.

A viognier.

I've never been jealous.

As long as he was happy.

You deserve a lot of credit.

I don't think so. That's how I am.

You should dress that way

more often.

It suits you. Elegance.

Remember when you'd give me

four-leaf clovers?

I used to find them everywhere.

Not any more.

Try as I might. No more!

Sh*t! I'm so clumsy.

Not always.

It's okay. Go change. We'll wait.

White wine doesn't stain.

Let's go.

Move over, please.

You're blocking my view.

Same old story.

Ever since I was a kid. 'Move over! '

- Don't you ever get tired of it?

- No, move.

Jerk!

Hand me the sweater in the back.

Cold?

Your bickering gives me a chill.

Two brothers!

Right, the rival brothers.

It goes back to the dawn of time!

That from History Magazine?

Stop making fun of me all the time.

Outta the way, dammit!

I can't see out the back!

If you want to drive, go ahead!

- Where you going?

- You were too sharp.

Get in.

I'd rather walk.

He doesn't know where they live.

Yes, he does.

We drove by this afternoon.

Someone's always around to help him.

He manages pretty well, finally.

He's weak.

You have to forgive him.

Why do we always forgive the weak?

Because they're weak.

That's how it is.

You're beautiful and profound.

I love you.

Watch the road.

I still love you.

And without panties,

would you still love me?

What?

Watch the road, I said.

What's all this about panties?

I'm not wearing panties.

They show.

An excellent reason.

This is...

I must say it's...

Isn't this something!

I must say...

You have quite a collection!

I know it's a bit tendentious,

but I must say I'm proud of it.

Bernard?

- Shall we eat?

- Sure. Let's go.

We hope your brother comes.

I hope so, too.

Francoise, would you sit here?

- And Paul, here.

- Fine.

What a place!

- You like hot oysters, I hope?

- I like everything. That's my charm.

I'm keeping the fifth plate warm.

Your wine is chilling.

Meanwhile, taste ours.

With pleasure.

Great minds think alike!

So, what have you decided

about that cruise?

Better ask Paul.

My poor Francoise,

he seems to have no desire

to take a break.

Paul, Alain asked you a question.

These oysters are great, Bernard.

We can divide up my brother's portion.

He hates seafood.

To change the subject,

I thought of you, Paul.

I grilled your friend,

Inspector Leblanc.

- He's one horny bastard!

- So they say.

- Where'd you hear that?

- At the hairdresser's.

Anyway, we sold him the Picasso.

He got a deal:

- So, no more car?

- We're onto a hybrid.

What's that?

It runs AC/DC.

Good definition.

What else did Leblanc tell you?

He told me about the homeless guy.

They identified him from his teeth.

The dead man's jaw diagram

didn't match Leullet's.

- You gave him the X-rays?

- Of course.

When they have a body to identify,

they call dentists first.

Still no news of this Leullet?

He'll turn up sooner or later.

I hear the city bought

the Excelsior theatre.

I saw Night of the Hunter there.

What'll they do with it?

A new police building, apparently.

I made you my special chicken salad.

I'll go get it.

I have a scoop.

Our tramp was named Denis Leprince,

and his father

was the presiding judge here.

Was? He died?

Two years ago. During a trial.

Before the sentence?

The guy got lucky.

Old man Leprince was no softie.

He claimed not to have a son.

A tramp in the family stains the image.

Especially when you live alone

in a 12-room house.

Look who's here at last.

Now for my chicken salad.

Take a seat.

You missed the hot oysters.

Your brother ate your share.

I'm not surprised.

Relaxation... That's what it's like.

You spend your time tanning and fishing.

- Do you fish, Paul?

- Sure.

I swing wide so as not to scare the fish.

- But preferably in rivers.

- Rivers are dangerous!

I once saw a guy drowning.

He was waving his arms.

Drowning people

often seem to be waving.

Sorry. I'm not bored,

but I have to be off.

Thank you for dinner.

He's an interesting character...

My wife thinks so, too.

Oh, please!

Is that scarf yours?

You want your car keys, too?

Let's make a deal.

Wait ten minutes, take us home,

then go to your whores or whatever.

And no accidents.

I won't, I promise.

Thanks, that's kind.

My dumb brother got the date wrong.

His nose looks better now.

What a bummer to have good looks

you can't show off.

I find this business so exciting.

And Leblanc

has no idea where he's hiding!

Leblanc is the dumbest cop in the land.

That's what my aunt said.

You liar! You're wearing panties.

I must have put them on

without thinking.

Tell me,

when Leullet comes out of hiding,

what'll he do?

Who will he go see?

His wife, to ask for forgiveness.

No! His mistress.

A man goes to his mistress first.

How do you know that?

Answer me.

I am answering.

I asked a question, you didn't answer.

I need to know what you think

and why you think it.

- I think about what I do.

- Really?

I always think about what I do.

You're the dreamer.

- Don't turn the light off.

- I will.

Those are the bowls from Mom's.

I thought they were broken.

- We drank hot chocolate out of them.

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