Bo

MARCH:

Will you miss me?

No, I've got enough friends

to keep me occupied.

Will you miss me?

- It's only for two weeks.

- Yeah, but still... I'll miss you.

At least you'll be somewhere else.

I'll be here. Boring!

A two-week placement

in Blankenberge, it'll be fun.

- Come on.

- I'm not ready.

It stinks in here.

What's the matter?

- I've been sacked.

- Why?

Customers complained

I wasn't patient enough,

that I didn't listen to their stories.

That's not what a call centre's for,

there are other numbers for that.

High five.

- Come on, Junior. Bath time.

- I don't want a bath.

It's 7 o'clock, Junior.

Go and have a bath.

Go on.

Mum, I haven't got

any decent trousers any more.

Deborah, now really isn't the time.

You're going to have to wait.

It's never the time,

it's driving me crazy.

- If I need something, I have to beg.

- Things are a bit difficult now.

- It's not for long.

- You keep on saying that.

We were staying three weeks.

And we're still here.

- Be glad Grandpa lets us live here.

- Yeah!

- I'll wash your hair.

- Don't want it washed.

- Wanna walk around with stinky hair?

- Yes.

Come on.

Look.

Cool.

Have you got a light?

- Did you want a light?

- Yeah.

You live on my street, don't you?

- Do you live in Tulpstraat?

- Yes, at number 9.

Actually, my grandfather lives there

and we're living with him.

Right. Thanks, neighbour.

Deb!

- Well? Do they fit?

- Dunno.

Yes... Yes, they look really nice.

Get those.

- Not going to buy them after all?

- No, I wasn't that keen on them.

You f***in' slut! Get out!

Your poor lip.

Wanna a fag?

Fancy going out somewhere?

Yeah, OK.

Keep the change.

- Look at all these people.

- That's OK, I know someone.

- Hi Maxi!

- Hi Jen.

How are you? Come in.

Just a moment.

I'm going to get something to drink,

what do you want?

- What are you having?

- A gin and tonic.

I'll have the same.

- But you paid for the taxi.

- I'm not gonna pay. Watch me, girl!

There you are!

- Who was that guy?

- No idea.

It's your turn next.

Shall we dance?

My stomach's full of gin and tonic.

Here you are, ladies,

from those guys over there at the bar.

I haven't had to spend a thing!

You're good! You could earn a lot

of money like that, if you wanted to.

- Where do you get all your money from?

- That's a secret!

Go on, tell me...

- Did you steal it?

- That's hard-earned money!

From what?

Go on, tell me!

OK. If you promise me

you will never, ever tell anyone else.

- Escort?

- Shhh! Why not shout a bit louder?

- What do you have to do?

- Just go to receptions and things.

- Have sex too?

- No, not if you don't want to.

That boy you were with at school,

is he your boyfriend?

- Yes, why?

- Just wondered. He's a bit average, eh?

- He's really sweet.

- What good is that to you?

- Is he good in bed?

- Yes.

If you want to do what I do,

you'll need a name.

- What's your name?

- They call me Jen.

- Isn't Deborah posh enough?

- Deborah is a bit...

Bo.

Bo...

Bo!

- I'm off, Mum.

- Are you going out again?

Don't be late. It's school tomorrow.

Um, Mum... Could I have 5 euro?

With the 20 you pinched out of the pot,

that makes 25 euro you'll owe me.

- What?

- I'm not playing your games.

Don't lie to me. That 20 euro

didn't climb out of the pot by itself.

Maybe Junior took it.

Yeah, or Grandpa or

I took it and I've forgotten.

OK, I needed some money. I always

have to beg for money around here.

Why do you always have to be difficult?

Can't you see I'm doing my best?

You only think of yourself

and never of your kids!

You never asked us

if we like living at Grandpa's!

Stop bloody going on about it!

Do you think I like living here?

I work my balls off for you two,

for your clothes, your outings.

What you want, you have to have!

You haven't even got a job,

you were sacked! Or had you forgotten?

Hi Jen, it's me.

I've given it some thought

and I wondered if they still

needed people for you-know-what.

Can you call me back? OK, bye.

APRIL:

- How old are you?

- 15.

That jacket suits you.

- Deborah's looking for work.

- Is she?

Let me guess. Photographic model. No?

- Um... air hostess?

- She'd like to work for you.

Really?

Zahrin's here.

- How old are you?

- 17, almost 18.

- What kind of work are you looking for?

- Like Jennifer, Jen.

Want a drink?

I've never been given

so much in one go before.

Give me your hand.

Close your eyes.

- Can I open them?

- You can now.

- I don't know what to say.

- Don't say anything, then.

- Don't make him look like a pansy, eh?

- No, like a rock star.

Hey, Mum, I may have found a job

in a hotel, as a chambermaid.

- Really? When do you start?

- They're going to call me.

Well.

That could be them!

Hello.

Come on, Junior.

What are you up to?

Are you putting make-up

on the mirror? Come on.

Tomorrow?

Wow, that's quick!

What do I have to do?

You look fantastic.

- Hello, Vincent.

- Hi.

She looks fantastic.

She is over 18, isn't she?

- What do you think?

- Yeah...

- Pleased to meet you, I'm Bo.

- I'm Robert, pleased to meet you.

About this evening,

I'm afraid it may be rather boring,

but there's a very important

deal in it for me, so...

We'll have to grin and bear it

and we may end up enjoying it after all.

- If that's OK with you.

- Sure.

- Right, I'm off.

- OK.

Till next time, Robert.

Call me when you're back, OK?

Have fun.

"I'm hoarse," says Clinton and Belgium's

prime minister says, "You're a horse?"

- The prime minister!

- Cheers!

Enjoy your meal.

- Do you like wine?

- Yes.

You have to learn to drink it.

It's like with olives.

- It's nicer than olives.

- It certainly is.

- Everything OK? Is the food nice?

- Great restaurant.

- Do you come here often?

- I try to.

- And always in such beautiful company?

- If possible.

- Well, did you enjoy it?

- Yes, except for at the end.

- What?

- He tried to kiss me.

- And?

- Kissing wasn't part of the deal.

No, that's true.

But look, Robert is a good client.

And a kiss won't kill you, will it?

Eh?

You don't want me to lose

my best client, eh?

Make sure you're worth

the money you're paid.

MAY:

Have you ever slept with a client?

Is that a yes or a no?

Yes, but not the first time.

- Isn't it difficult?

- It's difficult to start with.

But now I just think of the money.

- What about kissing, French kissing?

- No, never.

It's difficult to start with, but once

you get the money, any doubts disappear.

- What's that?

- Valium, it numbs you a bit.

Sometimes it's better

to experience things differently

and not be fully aware of

everything you...

But you said it wasn't that bad.

Vincent? Yes.

Tomorrow? Yes, OK.

As long as I'm not late home.

I've got a biology test

the day after tomorrow.

OK, fine. Yes. Bye.

Tomorrow, together with you.

Oh, Bo!

Oh, Tarzan!

- No, no, no. I'm sitting in the front.

- Take it easy.

- Bye-bye, guys!

- Bye-bye.

There you are.

Jen! Jen, come over here.

- Are you coming too?

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