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When my mother-in-law realized

that God didn't strike me dead

after the divorce,

she wanted to do the same.

She began saying:

"I want to live my own life!"

What did she do after divorcing?

Nothing, she went to live with her son.

One day I had an overwhelming feeling

that it was over between me and him.

I saw him from afar with his lover,

a coworker who was half his age.

He was smoking and gesticulating,

being funny,

and she looked at him...

And laughed, hung on his every word.

There was a veneration in her eyes

that I would never again feel.

Never again.

Were you disappointed?

No, I knew he had a lover,

I wasn't jealous.

Feeling jealousy means

you still desire someone, right?

Are you jealous?

Very.

How about Giuseppe... is he jealous?

Yes.

I was jealous...

of my husband

when I still wanted to make love to him.

We tried to pretend for many years,

but couldn't manage.

Do you mind me telling you this?

No, why would I?

I don't know...

because I'm your boyfriend's mother.

You must be thinking...

"Now what should I say to her?

Maybe this, maybe not that..."

When Giuseppe invited me to come here

we hadn't spoken to each other in weeks.

He surprised me.

Our relationship was dissolving,

that's why he was sad.

Rosa called again this morning.

We argued, I won't speak to her.

Morning.

Good morning. Did you sleep well?

Come in, breakfast is ready.

Since I didn't welcome you properly,

I'd like to prepare something.

- No need.

- I want to.

- Can I help?

- No, Pietro will.

It will all be ready for you.

Can you buy those things

I wrote down, please?

I'm off, so I don't ruin the surprise.

Excuse me...

if you want to see the town,

come with me, I'm going shopping.

Thanks, but we got back late last night.

Unless you need help, I'll just stay here.

How do you say papillon?

Papillon...

- You stopped competing?

- Si years ago.

Why?

Too many rules, too many impositions.

- What brings you to Sicily?

- I'm waiting for my boyfriend.

You wait all day at the lake for him?

I'm staying with his mother.

We talk on the phone

but he has things to do.

He'll be back for Easter.

He'll be here for the holiday.

Let me see it.

What?

How long have you known each other?

Well, more or less forever.

But if I hadn't told him,

he'd still think I was shy with girls.

No way, I knew he was gay right away!

Don't say that or he'll kill you!

I was concerned at first.

I'd pick up girls

just to introduce them to him.

- You sacrificed yourself.

- He sacrificed himself...

- Do you have a boyfriend?

- From Monday through Friday.

That's his mantra.

- Is it true or just for show?

- Just for show.

- This pasta is divine.

- Thanks.

It's easy to make.

Why is it dark?

I used some carob flour.

We saw a valley of carobs.

- What are they?

- They're gorgeous trees.

They produce brown fruit.

They dry on the branch

instead of falling off.

Jeanne...

Drinking?

Just a bit.

To the girl who's become a woman.

What are you two secretly saying?

When Jeanne got here,

she was like a little girl on a field trip,

shy...

polite...

but here we are with two strangers!

You're no longer a little girl

who doesn't drink!

Sometimes I forget!

They didn't seem dangerous.

- He's a bit dangerous.

- I'm not dangerous.

Pietro, Anna made some delicious food.

Good evening.

- Come sit.

- No, thanks.

I'm tired.

May I speak to you, ma'am?

Yes. Be right back.

Put on some music if you'd like.

Why are you doing this to her?

We're dining with two guests.

What's wrong with that?

What'll you tell her tomorrow

when Giuseppe doesn't return?

Tell her the truth.

Let her leave.

If you don't want to help with dinner,

you can go.

Good morning.

What are you doing?

Preparing for tomorrow.

- Can I help you?

- No need to, thanks.

I saw Pietro leaving.

Yes, tomorrow's a holiday for him too.

What time is Giuseppe coming?

I don't know.

You told me he'd arrive today.

We were just dancing.

What?

I saw how you looked at me.

How did I look at you?

As if I was doing something wrong,

but there wasn't anything wrong.

Sit down, Jeanne.

I'm sorry,

I should've told you sooner but...

I wasn't able to.

Giuseppe won't be coming back.

What do you mean?

He doesn't want to see you.

He didn't know how to tell you.

How do you know?

It's because of last summer.

I didn't tell you

anything about last summer.

But Giuseppe told me.

Last night when I saw you dancing...

I wasn't upset with you.

You could've fallen for that guy.

But nothing happened.

I love Giuseppe.

I know.

Nothing happened

because you're waiting for him.

But Giuseppe won't be coming back,

just forget him.

- That's not fair.

- You're right, it's not.

But you'll get over him

and will forget him.

I can't forget him.

It will happen, Jeanne.

You're young, you'll forget

and fall in love again.

It could've happened last night,

and that's fine.

I can't live without him.

You will live,

period.

You will because

that's what everyone does.

And Giuseppe will do it too.

Maybe he'll have a family and kids...

he'll fall in love with another woman

that you won't meet, maybe I won't either,

but he'll live,

far from you and your life.

That's that, Jeanne.

Let him go.

You can't do this to me.

I hate you.

I hate you!

You should've told me, not your mother!

I came here for you.

I hate you.

Why'd you just disappear?

I knew it.

I knew he wouldn't forgive me.

I should never have come here.

Well I'm glad you came.

There are festivities in town tonight,

want to go with me?

Thanks, but I'd rather stay here.

I need to pack,

my flight's in the morning.

I thought you would miss the festivities.

Get out, it's late.

I just got in.

Let me see your hands.

Are you going to punish me now?

Yes.

When you were small, one day you said

that you would marry me when you grew up.

So I explained that

I was already married to your father

and you said:

"Then I'll get married alone".

I don't want you to be alone.

You could've thought of that

before moving far away.

Why don't you stay a few more days?

I can't.

We didn't have enough time together.

I miss you.

Will you talk to her?

When I imagine you away,

I prefer picturing you with her than alone.

You imagine my life?

I can't help myself.

Where are you?

Why won't you answer?

Your mom is odd.

Did you tell her about last summer?

What must I do to make you forgive me?

I had that dream about water again,

but I was in a tall tower this time.

I wrote it down when I woke up.

You were in it too.

We had to climb a bunch of stairs

to reach the lake,

high up above.

Once up there it was really hot,

and I can't remember why

but I couldn't go in the water.

I want to sleep with you.

I want to sleep pristinely,

without dreams.

When are you coming?

What'll I do here alone?

Answer me, please.

I just got to your house.

You invited me, where on earth are you?

I'll leave the door ajar.

I want to make love to you.

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