La doublure

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THE VALE You like it?

Yes and no.

Well built, but a bit boring.

I soon tire of my cars.

Same here. It's a nice toy,

but I like changes, too.

Valet

I'm due at my parents.

- See you tonight.

- Later.

It's me!

I got the doctor for your dad,

he's not well.

What's wrong?

He felt faint.

Your dad's taking care of him.

And Dad?

A touch of bronchitis.

I'm worried about the doctor.

I gave him my bed.

- You OK, Doctor?

- It hurts here.

That's the heart.

I know! I've practiced medicine

for 40 years!

I'll get a doctor, Doc.

I'm a doctor!

You're also unwell.

All doctors are quacks!

Stethoscope!

Sorry.

OK, the heartbeat's steady.

- Ouff!

- This?

Pressure's not too bad. I'm off.

- Shall I drive you back?

- My daughter'll pick me up.

I'll call her.

- What do I owe you, Doctor?

- 30 Euros.

- She's so cute.

- We're lunching tomorrow.

- You bought the ring?

- I pick it up later.

It'll be a great wedding.

Well?

You OK, Dad?

Fine.

Let go! I can walk by myself!

Sorry.

Excuse me.

I'll take you home.

No, I have another patient to see.

I'll rest there.

Shouldn't you change doctors?

I'm keeping this one.

He's in such bad shape,

he makes me feel better.

And he forgets everything!

- And the girl?

- Very cute.

- Tomorrow's the day.

- For what?

He's proposing.

You know what I think.

It'll go fine.

She's pretty,

has a good job, independent.

- But he, poor kid...

- He's kind, handsome...

Handsome?

I'm sure he can get any girl he wants.

Don't be too sure.

He'll find a girl some day,

but not her.

He's aiming too high: a mistake.

Look at me, I took what I found.

How was that?

- How much?

- They got a lay-away plan.

When you get married, go there.

110 Euros a month, for a year.

I'll never get married!

110 Euros times 12,

that's 1300 Euros!

1300 Euros for a ring,

they're screwing you!

Get ready to move out.

I've got time.

She's not moving in now?

We're lunching tomorrow:

if she accepts...

- I've warned my mom.

- Good.

No, it's back to a broom closet,

with an old lush!

She's your mom, be respectful.

I am, but she lives in a cesspool,

drinks like a fish.

I liked it here.

Sorry, I'm in love.

If she says yes...

Right, she may say no.

Yeah, she just might. I'm not out yet!

Levasseur pays 15 billion

for Cosmetix

That's not the price of the buy-out!

It's nonsense.

Oorrect it at once.

We agreed on 10 billion,

they announce 15.

It may cause problems

before we close.

I'll do it today, dear.

Are you lunching at home?

No, with the financial press.

I'll fill them in.

Have a nice day, dear.

See you tonight.

Thanks. Bye.

Look, here's your boyfriend.

Oome in. Why's he staying outside?

Don't be shy:
it's a book shop,

not a sex shop.

Out it out!

See you later.

We'll have to eat fast.

Really? I booked in a nice place.

Not today. I've got lots to do.

Luigi's is fine.

I felt like a change.

Here.

What is it?

Open it.

Here.

- What is it?

- Open it.

- For me?

- Try it on.

- You want to marry me?

- Yeah.

Why?

I love you.

Remember, in kindergarten

I already said:
"I want to marry you. "

That was kid's stuff.

We've grown up since then.

I don't want to get married.

And not to you.

I mean... you're like my kid brother.

I love you.

Stop it, we're friends,

I like you a lot too.

Stop mooning, I don't want to hurt you.

I've got business problems to solve.

It's no time for romance.

Starting this bookstore,

means I owe a lot to the bank.

That's enough on my plate, right?

- How much do you owe?

- A lot!

Oan't your dad help?

He faints on the few patients

he has left!

I'll help. What do you owe?

32,450 Euros.

How much?

32,450.

How many cars to park is that?

10,000?

For our 2-year affair?

- 2 years? Already?

- And 9 days.

Of hearing you can't divorce

till your wife's less depressed.

- You know that when she's better...

- She's doing fine.

She's at theater openings,

opera galas.

She must have the right pills.

Wasn't easy to see you today,

don't make a scene.

I'm not. I'm saying I'm leaving.

It's over.

Keep it.

It'll make some slut very happy!

Elena!

Listen to me...

Let go! You're hurting me.

Sorry.

- What are they doing?

- Dunno, but it's risky.

Please be patient a bit longer.

No scandals, Elena.

I'm calm, you're edgy!

Be quiet.

- We'll work it out.

- I've waited 2 years!

Elena, wait!

- And 3 makes 10.

- Bye!

Hi, girls!

Hi, Pascal!

You OK, gorgeous?

Fine. Car & Driver

and the daily, 3.80 Euros.

My next car! I'll take you for a spin.

- Bye, girls!

- Bye, Pascal!

Don't feel guilty.

That poor guy,

asking you to marry him!

I like him, and I hurt him.

He's nice, but he's pathetic.

Pascal's handsome, smart,

and he sells cell phones!

That's a good business.

And he's hot for you.

So?

What's this mess?

Hello, Mom? It's me.

I won't be home tonight.

It's Richard, your son.

He won't be home tonight.

What do you mean: "Who, he?"

Me, Richard!

The old lush is drunk again.

So, tell me.

There's nothing to tell.

How could she turn down

a guy like you!

- Oalled me her kid brother.

- Meaning what?

No career, not handsome,

I'm a nobody.

You're a fantastic guy!

OK, maybe ourjob isn't so great.

We have shitty jobs.

What does handsome mean?

I'm like you,

I've got an interesting face.

Shut up.

My face isn't interesting?

At least it has character.

They say my ID photo's like Brad Pitt.

Get off my back, ass-face.

I'm having a hard time coping.

And I busted the ring.

You realize,

you just called me an ass-face.

Quit bugging me!

I try to comfort you, and get insulted!

We're both ass-faces,

that's why we live together!

I'd rather live with her. Surprised?

You won't:
no career,

no looks, and you're mean!

Ass-face yourself!

Go to your mom's.

I was kidding:
you're cute,

you're not mean...

- Go to your mom's.

- I don't have the key.

She didn't know me on the phone!

I need to be alone,

go to your mom's.

You'll end up alone, that's for sure.

All alone, like a dog.

No decent girl will live in this dump

with a bum like you.

You'll miss your pal Richard.

Alone like a dog.

How are you?

Fine.

Thanks.

Levasseur flips for Elena

So?

What's all this?

I'm asking you!

I don't know that girl.

Really?

No way!

She's with him!

That guy, with that girl?

She's with whoever

she wants to be with.

Why's his face blurred?

I have no idea.

Maybe he's a VIP.

You think I'm stupid?

Not at all! I'll sue those scumbags.

I'll put my lawyers on it!

Trust me, they won't get away with it!

I said any old thing...

You were in a spot, sir.

I've thought it over:

there may be a solution.

Yes?

We must find this guy,

which can't be hard.

Then what?

We offer him some money

to play along.

Play what?

I've looked at every angle.

Play along with what?

They've got to live together.

Her and him?

Are you insane?

I'm your lawyer:
it's that

or a nasty divorce.

She'll never agree to it!

Put 2 million Euros

in her account, and she will.

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