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do we have to keep up this farce?

They'll talk to me about expenses

at the wedding.

Don't worry,

they'll slip me the bill.

I said you wouldn't be back in time.

Are you crazy?

Why create such a situation?

I'd rather you didn't come.

Why?

I don't want

to create any expenses for you and...

And what?

I don't want you to embarrass me.

I embarrass you because I'm broke?

No. I don't know. Sometimes...

you seem crazy.

I can control myself, too.

Am I jumping on the table

with straws up my nose?

No, you're just in a sari.

And Justin saw you

come out of the candy store.

You busted up the place.

So that's it.

A few bonbons on the floor

and I'm persona non grata.

It's not just that.

At times, you're out of control.

Yeah, I have a strong personality.

Listen, Mum...

As far as Justin's family goes,

I swear,

it's better if you don't come.

Well...

Okay.

In that case,

I'm not your mother anymore.

- What are you doing?

- Clearing the table!

Go see Justin.

Maybe he'll take you for a burger.

It didn't use to be a problem.

When I took her and her friends

to a club for her 15th birthday,

she wasn't too unhappy!

Back then I was "way cool."

"Awesome!"

Now I'm crazy.

Babou, don't get all worked up.

Can I have the last one?

What was

that timeshare thing of yours?

Would you consider

moving to Ostende?

Why not? What's to keep me here?

My daughter wants to put me away,

I'm in debt.

But...

I'm here.

You...

Why not come with me?

We can work together.

As for the car, we can take mine.

Problem solved!

Forget it. It's impossible.

Why?

Because after the interview,

as I was leaving their office,

I swiped a ream of paper

from the photocopy machine.

There was nobody around.

I thought,

"You can always use paper."

Sometimes I like to draw at night.

Did you get caught?

Some girl apparently saw me.

The b*tch told the guy

who interviewed me.

He left me a message saying

I wouldn't even be considered

for the job.

In other words,

I shouldn't say you sent me.

That may be less risky.

Patrice! What are you doing?

Stop! Have you lost your mind?

Why ruin everything like that?

Because I love you.

Come on.

We're friends.

We're close. We're broke.

But, sh*t, we're not in love.

Speaking of being broke,

could you lend me a few bucks?

That pisses me off but

I'd rather you ask that than kiss me.

- Ten euros, how's that?

- Fine.

Instead of declaring your love,

give me the number of that agency.

Did my assistant

offer you some coffee?

I'm fine, thanks.

So, your name is

Elizabeth Delmotte...

Yes, but everyone calls me Babou.

I never liked

the name Elizabeth much.

It sounds like the Queen of England.

I see. So, Babou,

do you have any idea

what a timeshare is?

Yes, it's...

They're apartments

that are purchased weekly.

Exactly. It's the part-time use

of a property as a second home.

When I lived in Spain,

I was often approached

about renting timeshare apartments.

Right.

It's a very successful system there.

Our advantage is that

we're pioneers in northern Europe.

Everything's been settled

about the restaurant coupons.

Great!

Do you know Babou Delmotte?

No, not as yet.

She may join the team.

Wonderful.

pleased to meet you.

Oh, a little welcome kiss.

Very good.

Would you close the door please,

Genevieve?

We're recruiting people

with some sales experience.

Does this interest you, in theory?

Absolutely.

I'm not working at the moment,

so I'm...

looking for a job.

Yes, it interests me a great deal.

You should know that

you'll be trained and housed on-site,

in the apartments available.

They're not all furnished yet.

Our plan is to rapidly start selling

those apartments, like hotcakes.

Will the training be long?

Let's say the training is ongoing.

You'll quickly

begin soliciting customers.

Then you can take courses

to improve yourself.

We don't expect you to be

at the top of your game

right off the bat.

I have been surprised.

On one project,

I had some very gifted people

who didn't need class work.

If I accept...

Well, if you hire me,

will I have to move to Ostende?

Yes, for a while.

Why? Do you have family obligations

keeping you here?

No, I'm free.

Perfect.

One more thing! You'll have

to canvas in the vicinity.

Which means you'll need a car.

That's not on your rsum.

Yes, I have a car.

It's sort of out of commission

but I can take care of that

right away.

If you think I came to borrow money,

you're wrong.

Why did you come?

Here goes...

I got a new job.

I'm happy for you.

Now you have to hold onto it.

That's my intention.

Sorry for the mess.

I'm moving everything around.

Why didn't you call?

I figured if you saw my name,

I'd go straight to voicemail.

Clever!

Classy!

Can you help me?

I want to put the sofa there.

Wouldn't you rather...

So you have a better idea.

No, no! Okay.

You know, Suzanne,

it took a while

but I think I've finally grown up.

If you say so.

So what is this job?

I'm going to sell

timeshare apartments.

I see.

You found dirty work,

swindling people.

Why do you say that?

It's a very serious company.

They're not beginners.

This isn't bad. Nice view.

- Not too Feng Shui!

- You still into that?

It leaves a big hole.

How much are they paying you?

I didn't want to get into that.

You're expected to negotiate.

I should be well paid.

I'll get a fixed monthly salary,

even during training.

Plus a bonus for each unit I sell.

What luxury!

Where would you have put the sofa?

I'd put it there.

You get the view, plus it separates

the living room and dining room.

Obviously, once they're all sold,

I'm back on the street.

But they said they could transfer me.

They want to be loyal to their staff

and build a team.

What?

I have a bad feeling about all this.

It'll be the same old story.

You're always all hopped up at first.

Then two days later, you take off.

I told you, I've changed.

This time I'm hanging in there.

That's what you said

about the massage internship.

You lasted 30 minutes.

With reason! The guy wanted us

to undress to get to know our bodies.

He was indicted and went to jail.

And then that dress shop in Biarritz.

You made your daughter move

her senior year.

Then came back two months later.

Because the damn police shut us down

for selling Cardin knockoffs.

How could I have known?

I'm still not convinced.

I'm not convinced

about the sofa either.

Are you challenging me?

I'm in!

I've decided to see this through

for Esmerelda.

- I'll never get used to that name.

- Why not?

Naming your daughter after

a bohemian dancer with a goat...

The sofa's all wrong!

Let's put it back there.

If I knew I was coming

to play moving man...

Nobody forced you.

Why aren't we friends anymore?

Why do you think?

I don't know.

I don't get it. After your divorce,

I came back from Guadeloupe

and we saw each other all the time.

We had a blast...

- I don't know.

- I don't disagree.

You were funny, full of beans,

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