Hoor my Lied

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Lydia, look who's here.

Count to a hundred and I'll be there!

Oh, get lost!

Enjoy it

-Goodbye

Come Dad, I'll race you!

- Why you little...

Come on, you're lagging behind!

There's no more nursing for you once we're married

Who says we're getting married?

-Ah but we will.

We first need to go pick mummy's flowers, dear.

Okay, Dad.

"Let me lie on the heath where the roses bloom

Where the bushes and pastures sprout blossoms.

On Sunday you must take me. You and my pasture grew up

at a thousand miles an hour.

You brought me pretty flowers

We laughed at how they'd grown

walking through the heath

where the rose grow

By the shrubs through the pastures

my deep longing for you flies away.

I'm at home on the heath

I'd rather be here

On Sunday you must take me. You and my pasture grew up

at a thousand miles an hour.

You brought me pretty flowers.

We laughed at how they've grown.

Walking through the heath

where the roses grow.

Did Dad carry you about

on his back too much ?

You must look after her well, David.

Whats brought this on, Dear?

You're so small and helpless.

It's Dr. Retief!

Someome. An ambulance- quickly!

He's just lost his wife

and now this disaster.

And he was making his name as a specialist

Dr. how is he?

There's damage to the eyes but its too soon to be certain

Leave me! leave me!

I want to see for myself.

I want to be with her!

- It's not good for you to get worked up.

You will only shock the child further.

She would get a fright if she saw

you like this.

Shock her now or later

what's the difference?

The chances look good and blindness I can overcome.

We can't say anything for certain

and you know that.

We did our best.

I'm sorry Herman.

It's important that you don't

get overexcited, my friend.

You don't know me.

I've brought you flowers.

How do you feel?

-It's my legs.

I'm sorry

Who's that?

-Mornay Pienaar

Do you know him?

-I work for him, hes my bread and butter.

It's my fault, Mornay

-Lydia,they survived -thats whats most important.

How can you be so insensitive?

-No, I'm looking at it objectively.

He loves his daughter

and his daughter lives.

And she's paralysed from the waist down.

You're ungrateful.

Thank God it wasn't worse -one of us could have died.

Forgive me- you're right.

It's too cold to keep the plants here.

I will have to move them.

Why do you want that shift on the fourth floor?

I would like to personally check on Marietjie Retief.

I have a bunch of flowers for her.

But remember nobody is responsible for an accent.

Very well, swap with Sister Versagie.

-Thank you, Matron.

Tomorrow the doctor will let you sit up.

Is that all? Only half a smile?

- When is my daddy visiting?

I'm going to him now

can pass on a message?

Thank you for doing so much, Sister.

It's my pleasure.

Always

- If you're as pretty as your voice...

A voice can be very deceptive.

You know it was always my dream to be a surgeon.

Not I just stare at these black cloths over my eyes.

A blind surgeon!

What a joke!

Please don't

-It's pitch black and I'm stuck here.

Morning Marietjie,

have some orange juice.

Why won't you eat breakfast?

-My father is dead and you're all laughing at me.

Why would we make fun of you?

-Why doesn't he even write me a note?

Because his eyes are bandaged and

he's not allowed to stand up.

He's dead.

Go to the window,

I have a plan.

Marietjie! Marietjie!

It's just a voice

-But is it really? Do you still think we're lying?

It's the song which he and Mother always sang.

''...and the D and the E and the funny F'' (children's nonsense alphabet song)

''...That A in Ape and A in Boss (Baas)'' etc...

''Feet kick and kick and kick...'''

''...Us children want to learn''

Staff- who has their wireless on?

Turn it off!

Lydia, let me handle it.

-That's wonderful.

It will make everyone happier

especially Marietjie.

If there's something you'd especially like

But remember I provide the dresses

and the manequins...

...all we need is some music

Did you know Dr. Retief can sing?

An outstanding plan- ask him!

-Good, I'll ask. I'll wait for the right moment.

Something I've been worried about...

He has no idea I was in the other car.

The head nurse is distracted. Are you available?

-Yes.

I have no other plans.

-You will have to coach the nurses a bit.

Mannequins have been well trained and aren't easily conned

Besides, nurses work long hours.

-Call it your good deed for the year.

Good, I'll do it if that's what you want.

Today is the day. Here is Dr. Brink.

Herman?

-Yes, its me, David.

Hows your head?

-Well, there's no pain.

It's pitchblack - its dead.

We'll soon find out.

Turn your head a bit

Herman, I can see.

-Is the image sharp?

Its fuzzy but I can see.

and now I can see what you look like.

How lovely you are.

-Don't overwork your eyes.

Not for a day or two anyway.

See you tomorrow, Dawid.

Sister, come see

Scarely a mark. As good as new!

Dr. Brink says you need to start slower

You know the way to Marrietjie? Come.

There's something...

-What?

I was in the other car.

The other car?

I am responsible for the accident.

It's my fault that your eyes...

...your eyes and Marietjie.

Ready?

Fellas, shouldn't we leave it?

You scared, van der Merwe?

On your marks, go!

Watch out dude, it's the Grand Prix!

You're in a hospital. Behave yourself!

Put me down!

Dad, you've come!

My darling. Did you miss me?

Tell me, hows it going with your legs?

Tell me, darling. How do they feel?

They are dead.

Don't be scared. I'll make it all alright.

Let's see.

How are they caring for you?

-Sister Lydia does everything for me.

The friendliest nurse in the

whole hospital

What's wrong? Your eyes.

They are 100%. Soon I'll be working again.

And my legs? Will they always

be dead like this?

They will heal, my love.

Not pushing yourself too much are you?

No but recently I've been getting headaches.

I think you need to stretch your legs.

Why don't you get a girlfriend?

Think about it.

Good morning.

Blue Monday's here again

Fully booked for the day.

We should be thankful.

Sorry for the delay.

But like I said it will be a small procedure.

Not to worry

We're ready.

Something wrong?

I have a thumping headache

Take over please.

Tell me, how often does this happen to you?

Not often- only when I get excited.

Is there improvement?

No, not at all.

Wait!

There must be something we can do.

Relax, David.

Dr. I heard you're hear.

We've put on a show for Marietjjie

Well, its for all the patients.

We need your help.

Would you mind singing for us, doctor?

Maybe not the best time to be bothering the doctor.

-No, I am keen to help out.

Tell me your plan.

Doctor, we're singing carols.

Everyone wants you to join in.

I don't know

But you must.

singing:
''we will forgive those you tresspass against us

as you have forgiven us''

''those who have sinned against us...''

''for thine is the kingdom , the power and the glory...''

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