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I don't mind.

Having you here is the best gift.

If only I'd known.

Thank you all. For the gifts, of course,

but most of all for being here.

Of course, dad. Anything for you.

We are curious about your announcement.

-Yes, dad, what's the big deal?

Two more minutes, and then you'll find out.

Well, you keep us in suspense.

Is it big news?

You bet it is.

I'm sure we'll be happy about it.

-I think so, too.

Here we go.

Good things come to those who wait.

Legal advice. Of course. These things

have to be done right. So silly of me.

Everyone, may I introduce: Bonnie.

Bonnie, these are my children.

I guess you must be Roderick.

Aren't you too young to be a solicitor?

I'm not a solicitor, silly.

This is the big news

that I wanted to share with you.

Bonnie and I are engaged.

We are getting married.

This weekend.

What the f***? Did you know?

-Of course not.

What sort of insights?

-You regress to your very core.

Why not? You talk to him, right?

-Ben, I have a company to run.

And a family.

It's not like you stop by.

When do you get the dot on your forehead?

Getting married. At his age.

What did you think the news would be?

-I don't know.

You thought he was going to divide

the inheritance, right?

What's it made of? Lipstick?

Or something else?

No, it's henna.

-Right. Henna.

Gentleman, dinner is served.

Ladies, please join us.

Great.

It's so nice to finally meet you.

Pieter has told me lots about you.

That's funny.

He never said a word about you.

Yes dad, that's right.

You haven't told us how you two met.

That's actually a great story.

Would you like to tell it?

At the hospital.

-Oh, so you're a nurse.

Patient. Bonnie was in the next ward over.

I'd seen him pass by,

they had to help him to the bathroom.

And I thought to myself, wow,

he's handsome. But that was it.

I'd seen her pass by, too, but there I was,

hooked up to lots of stuff.

And so I noticed he didn't have

many visitors, which was a bit sad...

and I decided to stop by his bed.

We wanted to come by,

but who wants to bother the doctors?

It's okay, Ben.

I would have never met Bonnie otherwise.

So we got to talking

and one thing led to another.

No, not that, naughty.

No, we fell in love.

And then he gave me this.

Pretty, right?

-That's a beautiful story.

Don't you think? Lovely, right?

-Beautiful.

Love is the best medicine.

-That's so sweet.

Did everyone enjoy their meal?

-it was just delicious.

There's no need for that.

-it's no bother.

So? What do you think?

-She seems really sweet, dad.

A lovely energy.

-Yes. Nice girl.

Very nice.

-Bonnie is a sweetheart, truly.

With a heart of gold.

-Not just a heart.

Pardon? Right, the ring.

You only get married once.

Well, for the second time.

I do think it's all a bit fast, dad.

What are you trying to say?

-Nothing. Just...

She's pretty young.

Love knows no age.

Said the priest to the altar boy.

What's wrong?

Nothing, I was just saying

that all I want is to grow old with you.

Oh sweetie. Aren't you old already?

Check out the beard.

Tobias? Kate?

-No.

Come along, off to bed. Come on.

To bed with you, it's late.

You can play some more in bed.

Say good night to granddad, alright?

Good night.

-Sleep well, my loves.

We're getting an early night.

Lots to do, this weekend.

Good night, children.

-Good night.

Yes, good night. Children.

Incredible.

-What.

Nothing.

-Alright then. Good night.

The old man did well.

-Does she really think we don't see it?

She's shamelessly stealing our money.

Our money?

-Dad's money.

He's just had a heart attack.

He's vulnerable. She's like a predator.

I thought they were sweet together.

-Sweet?

The way he hugged and kissed her.

I've never seen him like that.

No, thank god.

-Maybe she really loves him.

Why couldn't she? Not all of us

are as materialistic as you.

Me? Materialistic?

-Yes.

You should open yourself to love. Be

genuinely open, not just thinking of money.

Like you, I suppose?

-Exactly. Like me.

Since joining Rawandandan, I've learned

to leave the material for the spiritual.

We've noticed.

-I've really changed, I'm different.

I've let go of the past

that was weighing me down.

Always working to be seen. Going all out at

school and field hockey and piano lessons.

Never anyone to hug me.

Or to compliment me and say I was

doing well, or that I was special.

Rawandandan helped me move on

and I feel relieved.

Soon we'll all be relieved.

Of our inheritance.

Relax, Ro. it won't come to that.

-You think?

Children are entitled to a share.

-A share of what?

She's fleecing him.

Didn't you see the ring?

Pretend you don't care,

but when did you last sell a piece?

I don't bow to commerce.

-Of course not.

Let me tell you, this thing with Bonnie

is not love. She's a gold digger.

If we don't act, we can kiss it goodbye.

Me, you, and your precious Rawandandan.

What does she want?

To give him another heart attack?

Leave them be. They're in love.

Don't you start as well.

When we first met,

we couldn't get enough. Remember?

Oh, Mr Severijn. Anything I can do for you?

-Loes. Please don't.

Sleep well.

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Here we are. Good morning, ladies.

How many eggs today?

And this one goes to...

-Me.

Again?

Yep

Good morning. Sleep well?

-Not as well as you, I'm afraid.

We wanted to stop by the church,

to discuss some details for Sunday.

Maybe you'd like to come along?

-Yes, please.

I still have some work.

-Today?

But you should go.

Sorry, the business never stops.

-Trust me, I used to be far worse.

Hi, sorry, I have a strange question.

My wife was in here, and I need

some details for the insurance company.

The insurance company?

-Yes.

She wanted to stop by herself,

but she's not up to it yet.

It's going to be just like

William and Kate's, all white.

White flowers, white candles,

white doves, white ribbons.

Very serene. I like it.

Yes, even the band will be in white.

I'm sure you know them. LA The Voices.

Can't say that I do.

Classical music. Pieter loves it.

And your wife's name?

-Bonnie. Bonnie Meijer.

Date of birth?

-I always forget.

I keep forgetting her birthday.

Lousy husband. Some time in June... July.

It's not really like my father,

a church wedding.

No, that was my idea.

Not that I'm religious, me.

But I do feel that there's more.

I guess I'm quite...

God, what's the word?

Spiritual?

-Yes, right, spiri...

Year of birth?

-1981, I think. 1982, that's it.

Can I tell you something silly?

When I was in hospital,

I thought I might die.

And then I prayed,

for everything to turn out okay.

And then I met Pieter.

That just can't be a coincidence.

Or does that sound silly?

No, I think it's beautiful.

-Oh great. You're a very good listener.

Congratulations, dad.

You did well for yourself.

Bonnie. She's a babe.

I'm almost jealous.

Now now, that's your future stepmother.

I've been meaning to ask,

but yesterday, with Bonnie and all...

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