Familieweekend

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Dear...

Darling children.

I'm writing, as there is something

I urgently need to discuss.

We haven't spoken much

since my heart attack.

That's not all that surprising, of course.

You are all very busy people.

Green most definitely is the future.

Roderick, who is trying to combine his

family life with his successful business.

And that's great for your purse.

Benjamin, who spends his days and nights

searching for inspiration for...

his art.

And Fleur, who is searching equally hard...

for herself.

Anyway, I can't really blame any of you.

Since your mother died,

I haven't been a very attentive father.

That's one of my deepest regrets,

and it's something I wish to change.

So I'm inviting you

to a long weekend at the estate.

Our estate.

I have an announcement

that concerns all of you, my children.

With warm greetings,

your father, Pieter Severijn.

FAMILY WEEKEND:

It was interesting, Roderick. Truly.

Green is the future.

-Yes, so you said.

I'll be happy to send you

further details.

No need. The presentation

was clear enough.

We can discuss the details.

Prices aren't set in stone.

I get that. But, if you don't

mind... Right then.

This is going to be the big one, Julian.

-Let's hope so.

Smile, we need to be positive.

-We need to pay the bills.

I know.

-We've had two extensions.

The bank won't do it again.

-I know. It'll be fine, trust me.

Go hard or go broke.

This will solve everything.

And you'll pocket a nice bonus.

A great one.

How was it?

-Great.

Really? So they're

going ahead with it?

Well, they have to consult the board and

all that, but they were very interested.

Green is the future.

Hey, you two.

-Hello, dad.

Your father will be pleased to hear it.

-What do you mean?

The family weekend, remember?

I can't possibly.

-Why not? We hardly ever see your family.

I need the weekend to prepare.

They need more figures.

And Kate is not feeling well.

-That was three weeks ago.

You still look pale, love.

We'll call and cancel.

Too bad. I was curious

about the big announcement.

What do you mean?

-Haven't you read the invitation?

What do you think? Should I go?

Yes. After all, they are your family.

And family is important.

Master Rawandandan,

this is my family now.

So sweet of you to say that.

We are one big family.

And yet... Aren't you curious to hear

what your father wants to tell you?

No, not really.

It must be about the inheritance.

It's always about money.

But I've left all that behind. I've let go

of the matter, as you taught me.

I'm so grateful.

It is admirable that you've done that.

It is, after all, why we are here.

Dear Salinda.

Still, we need to welcome

the gifts people wish to share.

Gifts?

-Right.

Emotional, spiritual, financial.

Think of the gifts for the water well.

The leprosy project.

Right.

-it's just a matter of letting go.

Daring to let go. That's something

all of us have gotten good at.

What could be better than your father...

letting go of his matter here with us?

Wes? Mo? What are you guys doing here?

-We're not here for a chat, mate.

If the mountain won't come to Wesley,

Bennie, Wesley will come to the mountain.

What's he on about?

I'm working on it.

-Yes, I can tell.

I have to go, Benjamin. I'll call you.

-Sure, love. Talk soon.

Bye.

Snorting our stuff without coughing up

our dough. That's not nice.

Just a few days, I'll get it for you.

-And how will you manage that?

Family weekend.

Did he say family weekend?

My clad. He'll help me out.

I have a family weekend coming up.

You mean renting a cottage

and having a barbecue?

Yes. Something like that.

Sunday. And not a day later.

Come over to this side, okay?

Are we all packed?

-Clothes, toys, chargers.

Drawings?

-Drawings?

Didn't they do a drawing?

-No. We're bringing a gift, remember?

Do you have all your stuff?

-Yep.

There's granddad.

-Hello.

I'll come down.

Come on, let's go.

Will it take long?

Roderick.

Dad.

Good to see you, son. How are you?

-Great, great.

And your rooftop gardens?

-Green insulation.

That's what I meant. Is it going well?

-Sure. Green is the future.

Well, what do you know.

A true Severijn, that much is clear.

Marloes, you look ravishing, as ever.

-Thank you, Pieter.

And look who we have here.

Kids, say hello to granddad.

They're a bit shy, lately.

-They've made you a lovely drawing.

Well.

That's not bad, guys.

Fleur, my love. So nice to see you.

-Salinda, dad. It's Salinda.

Yes, of course. Salinda.

Mum, is she a homeless person?

-No dear, she's your aunt.

My darling big brother.

Are you okay?

-Yes, why do you ask?

No reason, I just sensed some tension.

You're breathing way up high.

-I'm just happy to see you.

So am I. So am I.

You're just a bit peaky.

So, how are you now? How's your heart?

-Much better.

Sorry we didn't stop by more often.

Work was a madhouse and Kate got sick.

It was intense.

-Yes, intense.

I've sent lots of positive energy,

I'm sure you received it.

Stop it, I mean it. Bygones.

There have been times

when I wasn't there for you, right?

Well, I...

-Let's not look back.

This weekend is all about the future.

Right.

-A fresh start.

What about Benjamin?

Have you heard from him at all?

You know Ben.

He's probably sniffing a sculpture.

Anyway, we're here.

That's worth something, right? Right?

Yes, of course. That's wonderful.

Right...

Bennie.

Bennie.

-Dad.

Little sis. You haven't changed a bit.

Well, just a little bit.

And R0, my big bro.

-Let's go, there's plenty of time to chat.

So, made anything good lately?

-Yes, lots.

I have a big show coming up.

-Really?

'Made anything good?' 200 grand in debt

and a bastard child, perhaps.

Leave him be. Your father is just excited.

Did you hear?

'How are the rooftop gardens?'

Unbelievable. I work my arse off

and Benjamin just has his hand out.

Darling, relax. It's just one weekend.

And it so happens that I'm incredibly proud

of your rooftop gardens.

Do you mean that?

-Of course.

Well? Has it changed much?

The staff has certainly improved.

Did old Bertus die,

or did dad finally let him go?

No, my father retired last year.

Frderique?

-Hello, Benjamin.

My god, Fr. You've certainly... changed.

-Little girls grow up.

I've brought you a little something.

Look, dad. Mind your head.

It's a Green Egg,

the Rolls Royce among barbecues.

The genuine article. The grilling area,

the rack, all stainless steel.

All ceramic. It's ideal for slow cooking.

There was a smaller version,

but I figured, you only have one dad.

My doctor doesn't like me to eat meat.

No?

'Nope.

You can grill fish on it, or veggies.

I brought you a little something, too.

It's a wind chime.

It protects against evil spirits

and negative energy.

It was made by the children

at our leper colony at Gorakhpur.

And it shows.

That's so thoughtful, love.

I feel safer already.

I'm still working on a gift, I was

a bit swamped. With the show coming up.

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