Copacabana Page #7

She's staying with her friend, Sonia.

Really?

A serious fight?

She won't get married.

When she got back from Ostende,

I sensed that...

she wasn't in a good mood.

I asked

but she refused to say anything.

I didn't push it.

I told her about my day.

About the wedding preparations,

the menu I chose, all that.

She was irritated

that I chose a meat dish.

She said not everyone likes meat.

Okay.

I didn't want to argue. I agreed.

If she preferred fish, fine.

Then things really went downhill.

I said, seeing how expensive

the wedding would be,

maybe we should postpone

the honeymoon.

At that point,

she lost me.

She said I wanted to imprison her,

I just wanted

to sit around and watch TV.

- She refused to be my maid.

- And what did you say?

What could I say?

She was screaming,

so I screamed louder.

Have you called her since?

No!

Shouldn't she be the one to call?

Do you want her back or not?

Hello, Esme, it's me.

Did I wake you?

No. What do you want?

- To see how you are.

- I'm fine, thanks.

I've thought things over.

All your worries

about the wedding and all...

I understand.

I don't want you to think

I'm trying to trap you

or stifle you.

If you don't want to get married,

if you think it's too soon,

if you're afraid,

we can wait.

It's not a punishment.

If we get married, I don't want us

to feel like we can't budge.

I want us to do lots of things,

but together.

Always together.

Esme?

Can you hear me?

Yes, I can hear you.

Is that all?

Justin?

I miss you.

I miss you, too.

I want to see you.

I can come and get you.

See you soon.

I think she liked that.

I know.

I know my daughter.

Thanks!

Italian design.

Machine-washable slip covers.

I won't open it. You can do that.

Let's go out on the balcony.

Watch your eyes!

The view is extraordinary!

Just breathe in that sea air.

Some people pay a lot for that.

- What are you doing here?

- Babou! We're back.

They turned us back at the border.

Because of him.

Those a**holes

were afraid he had rabies.

And since we didn't have

some paper signed by a vet,

they stuck us in some office.

For 48 hours.

- When'd you get back?

- Just now.

It was either that

or stick Ecstasy in a kennel.

So what are you gonna do?

We're gonna find a vet

to sign their lousy paper

and take another boat.

Tomorrow. Maybe.

You poor things. What a story.

Where you staying?

We'll try that guy

who put us up last week.

Take the garage key,

in case you can't reach him.

That's sweet,

but we'll manage. Don't worry.

Take it.

After 10, it's a morgue there.

Everyone's asleep.

Irene! Dead, huh?

Why don't you go down

to the Zeebruges harbor?

With all those ferries,

there's bound to be lots of tourists.

Anyway, it's up to you!

Easy on the champagne!

I'll get drunk.

Are we celebrating this sale or not?

Okay!

Didn't I say I'd be home late?

Try listening to me.

We can watch a DVD tomorrow.

You're a pain. I've had it!

- I hung up on him.

- Bravo!

Now, for some real peace,

turn off your cell phone.

You just had to ask.

Career-wise, things went downhill.

I found stuff

but I was never really happy.

And are you happy with us?

Isn't that obvious?

Plus you promoted me.

I've certainly got no complaints.

I don't believe it!

We're happy, too.

Things are picking up.

We're getting back on our feet.

We flipped earlier.

Irene brought in 14 people!

We were thinking of firing her.

Fourteen people? My goodness!

I hope that'll make her

a little nicer.

Look! Isn't that tempting?

- What? The show?

- Come on, it'll be fun.

I'm sorry, the show

doesn't open till tomorrow.

But the casino is open.

No, we wanted to see the show.

Aren't the dancers here yet?

Can't they do a show just for us?

Sorry, they arrive tomorrow.

What a shame. I love Brazilian music.

I love anything Brazilian, in fact!

I've traveled a lot but never there.

Maybe that's why

it's always fascinated me.

Brazil...

- Rio?

- There's Rio de Janeiro...

Look what I found.

I'd completely forgotten.

- What are those lights?

- A power plant, I think.

In fact, I've never known.

It looks more like a city.

Let's pretend it's Rio.

- I can't steer it!

- Go this way or we'll get stuck.

I love this!

Look! The lights are on

on the 11th floor.

How is that possible?

No one's on the 11th floor.

There are people.

I'm not that stoned!

I put them in one of the studios.

- What?

- It's a young couple. Homeless.

I said they could sleep there.

It's the second night.

It's so cold, I felt sorry for them.

Are you mad?

No. You were right to do that.

They should serve some purpose.

I told them to be out by 8,

so they wouldn't be seen.

I was afraid they'd run into you.

Why? Do I seem that mean?

I didn't know you.

I see.

I'm glad you told me. I prefer it.

But you're not mad? You sure?

No, I'm not angry.

I was surprised, that's all.

And it's true, it's bitter cold...

- I'm freezing. Can't we go back?

- Love to!

- But will we make it?

- We'll try.

Morning, Babou.

Would you come with me, please?

But I have to give a tour now.

Come with me.

Have a seat.

Do you have any idea

what I have to say?

No.

Is Katia coming back?

Am I back on the street?

Babou, we hired you

to bring people in.

Then to show the apartments,

so as to sell them.

As you've seen,

we clearly trusted you.

We weren't disappointed.

You did very well.

Only...

If I recall correctly

- tell me if I'm wrong -

neither Lydie nor I nor anyone

asked you to house the poor

just because we had empty apartments.

We agree, you alone decided

to do that without consulting us?

What you've done is inexcusable

and forces us to fire you

for misconduct.

Effective immediately.

Here's an envelope

with what we owe you in cash.

Bonuses included.

Lydie insisted on that.

There's a 200 euro deduction.

Probably for an advance you received.

If you could just sign

these documents,

attesting to the fact

that we paid you

and that we owe you nothing more.

And mark it "read and approved."

The problem is

my English isn't very good.

- I told you that.

- Yes, but we have

French speaking tourists as well...

There are Swiss...

Place your bets.

Can I put it all on the same square?

So...

Four.

Do I give it to you like this?

Thank you.

The bets are placed.

- Can I still change?

- Yes.

Put it all on 14.

Bets are closed!

Fourteen red, even, low.

- I won?

- 35 times your bet.

That's huge!

Absolutely.

I can do it.

The angel.

The bride!

Thanks.

See you later.

Justin...

- Have you seen my mother?

- No.

Did you know about this?

- You speak Brazilian now?

- Yes!

Tonight we play Nancy.

I've never been there.

What do you think of curly top?

Him?

Not bad. Why?

No reason.

See you inside...

My baby.

I love you.

Ciao.

Bon voyage.

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