Deep Dark Page #3

They'll be ready in a month.

Good, we're going to make

a great team, you and I.

Tell me, Hermann,

'cause I wanna know,

how does a guy like you get to

be so talented all of a sudden?

Aren't you going to

ask me how it went?

How did it go?

It was unreal.

All these fancy people there,

just... just to see my artwork.

And the way they reacted,

uh, you'll never guess.

Orgy?

How'd you know?

And she sold it.

Oh, god, she is so amazing.

She wants me to

have my own show.

Me!

Can you believe it?

Are you crying?

I was afraid.

I started thinking you'd

leave me, never come back.

You're not serious?

You don't know what it's like.

Before you, I was all

alone, withering away.

It was unbearable.

I won't go back

to that, not ever.

Look, I... I'm not leaving you.

Okay? I...

I could... I could

never leave you, okay?

Just a little more.

I'm trying.

Well, push harder.

I'm sorry.

What's wrong?

I don't know,

I just can't do this today.

But our deadline,

we're already behind.

I'm sorry, Hermann.

Sometimes I just get blocked

up when I'm feeling lonely.

Even I need inspiration

once in a while.

But we're so close.

What if... is there

anything I can do?

Well, there is, actually.

At least, it would

put me more at ease.

What? Tell me.

I can't, not out loud.

You're joking, right?

No, that is... that is way too...

What?

I just... I just

think that we should

keep things between us

professional, all right?

Well then, I guess that's that.

So tell me, what's

Devora going to say

when you go to her empty handed?

Who am I kidding?

I'm just the artist, right?

No, not like that.

Your shirt, take it off.

Now, kiss me.

Slow.

Touch me, slow.

Here you go.

How are the new pieces coming?

Fine.

"Art news nation" called.

They want to do an interview.

Okay.

Devora, have you ever gotten

involved with someone where

you're just a little bit unsure

that it's the right thing?

What do you mean?

Like you... you get mixed

up in a relationship, right?

And at first, it

seems so perfect.

But then...

Percy's been talking

to you again, hasn't he?

- No, no, no, no.

- Trying to steal you from me?

That's not it, it's, uh...

You want more money, is that it?

I mean, I can write

you another check.

No, no, it... it's fine, okay?

Just... Just forget it.

Hermann, we've

come so far together.

You're a great artist,

and I sell great art.

Is that all we have?

I want to show you something.

What do you think?

What do I think?

Uh, well, I think a

three-year-old painted these.

I mean, they're not even

horrendous in an

interesting way.

They're... They're

horrendous-bad.

I mean, why would

you keep these?

Who's the artist?

Me.

Oh, I'm... I'm so

sorry, I didn't know, I...

no, you're right, they're awful.

I know.

You don't know what it's like.

But when it comes to

selling other people's art,

I'm the best there is.

You have real talent.

I'd kill for that.

But all the talent in the world

won't get your artwork seen.

That's something I do.

Understand?

You and I...

We're meant for each other.

Good morning, Hermann.

I wanted to surprise you,

but I guess you found me.

Relax, it's still me.

It's you, you know.

Your love is making me grow.

How wonderful.

Uh, uh, we should get started.

Are you sure

you wouldn't rather sleep in?

You got home pretty

late last night.

No, no, I'm... I'm fine.

Great.

I'll just get...

I'll just get changed.

Don't I get a kiss good morning?

Well?

So, tell me, is

she better than me?

Is who?

You know who.

What are you

talking about, Devora?

Uh, well, you know, we

had some... some things

to go over, some

details about the show.

I'll bet.

What does that mean?

Where is this coming from?

Do I need to draw you a map?

You know, I think I'm

just going to get some air.

Wait, don't go.

I'm sorry.

She doesn't care about

you, you know, not really.

I see what you're

doing, and it won't work.

She and I, we have

something, okay?

We have something special.

Hermann, what about us?

What about us, huh?

What about us?

What kind of relationship

could we possibly have?

You're not even f***ing human.

I'm sorry.

I...

I gotta go.

Hi, Herm.

This isn't Hermann.

Who is this?

His partner.

We need to talk.

Hello?

Come in.

The power's out.

Where are you?

Over here. Sit.

So, you're Devora.

Where are you exactly?

Behind the wall.

You'll have to

forgive me, I'm shy.

Who are you?

I'm the source

of Hermann's inspiration.

You've seen his work

before he met me.

You must have noticed

the dramatic improvement.

Actually, I did

wonder about that.

I'll cut to the chase.

You make a killing

selling Hermann's art.

But if it weren't for

me, there'd be no art.

I have a proposition for you.

I'll make sure you get one

masterpiece after another.

All you have to do is

stay away from him.

Well, I'd love to,

but Hermann needs me.

But in a way, I'm his muse.

Sorry, no deal.

You live here too?

Yes.

Ever think about moving?

No.

Apparently, neither do the rats.

Feeling all right?

Devora? Devora!

Come on, Devora!

Oh, hi.

Ow, uh, I must have dozed off.

Is your little girlfriend gone?

Girlfriend?

Hiding behind the wall.

I don't have a girlfriend.

Whoa.

I'm all right, really.

So that girl, she

doesn't make the art?

Never lays a finger on it.

Good.

- Hermann.

- Hey.

There's something you

need to know about me.

That woman in my apartment?

- She is your girlfriend.

- No, no.

Uh, she's not even a woman.

Look, I... I can't

explain it, okay?

She... it... it was

something I found, okay?

In the apartment, in the wall.

I know... I know it's

hard to believe.

But... but when you want

something so bad your whole life

and then... and then suddenly

it just gets handed to you,

you don't ask questions, okay?

You... you... you just take it!

Look, I don't make the

art, okay? I don't.

She does.

She does.

You think I'm crazy?

Actually, I believe you.

You do?

I didn't want you

to find out that I...

that I don't have any

really talent, you know?

That... that I'm just some...

failed artist?

Yeah, yeah, but don't you see?

You and I, we belong together.

I mean, that is, if

you still want me.

Yes, yes, yes, of

course I want you.

There's something I

gotta do, okay, right now.

Come on, come on!

Joel?

Don't even think about it.

It's got to be done, Joel, okay?

You have no idea what

you're getting involved in.

You had your chance.

Turn around and walk away.

No, stop, don't hurt him!

You should be thanking me!

God.

Hermann, wait.

Hermann, what are you doing?

He was hurting you, I had to.

No, don't!

Can't you see she just

wants you for your art?

Can't you see that,

what she really is?

B*tch! Monster!

Don't be such a fool, Hermann.

She's using you..

We're in love.

Don't do this, I'm begging you.

Wait, remember

when we first met?

All you wanted was

to be an artist.

Remember, that was your dream.

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