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I'll rest my head on your shoulder.

Don't, they'll lynch me!

Put down your fork.

See the green Renault?

A guy's taking pictures of us.

Relax! We're supposed to be in love.

It's like when I park a great car:

perfect, but not mine.

Hurry!

- Let's try this one.

- OK.

- That girl's a supermodel!

- What?

She's everywhere,

she's totally famous.

How are you?

Fine, and you?

OK. You dropped Luigi's?

- I wanted a change.

- Me, too.

- Pascal Bouliveau.

- Franois Pignon.

- Elena.

- I know you.

My kid brother

has your picture on every wall!

- Ooming?

- On my way.

If you need a cell phone,

I'll make you a deal.

For you, too. See you.

Enjoy your meal!

Your buddy's doing OK!

Let's hurry, I'm rushed.

- What does he do?

- Parking valet.

He found a nice chassis!

What do you want to eat?

Sorry, I forgot to turn it off.

You can have that ring tone, too.

Two salads!

- Let's look at the menu...

- No!

OK, two salads.

I know you have money problems.

Why did you start a bookstore?

It's a shaky business.

I like books.

Sure, but I'm talking business.

My line is more interesting.

Maybe.

Look how many people

walk around with a cell phone.

How many walk around

reading a book?

Must we stay glued all the time?

Your friends are watching us.

No, I must go. I got work to do!

Alright then, let's go.

OK, he's gone.

What sign is she?

- Who?

- You.

Why say "She"?

Manner of speech.

Sorry, "she" finds that lame.

And I find you a bit uptight.

- Taurus.

- What?

You asked for my sign!

I figured Sagittarius. Funny, huh?

Hysterical.

- Give me your hand.

- What for?

Oome on. Just for a second.

What a heart line...

Luck line's good, too...

Out it out, you're no expert.

If it's fleshy,

it means you're sexy. And you're...

The guy left.

I saw another, over there!

Get to work!

Romeo, spare us your babes

during working hours, it's disrupting.

- You're kidding me, right!

- No.

- That girl? With Pignon?

- Yes.

It's Elena Simonsen,

the best paid supermodel!

Then Pignon's got

the best paid supermodel.

She's crazy!

Why's she with that bozo?

I don't care.

The bastard!

Wants to marry you...

I said, drop it!

Wait, there must be a reason.

Maybe she saw him in a Ferrari,

and doesn't know he's a valet.

No, takes more

than wheels to get her!

Give me a break, drop it!

She can have any man,

and picks Pignon? What's next?

It's Mom. About Dad's birthday.:

We'll eat early, around 7PM,

as the doctor's coming.

He tires fast.

Big kiss.

See you Sunday.

- Hi!

- There are people opposite.

It's a vacant building.

But I saw a light.

Don't look. We'll seem suspicious.

They gonna spy for long?

I hope not.

Pretend we're a normal couple.

What would we be doing?

You watch TV, I'll go in the kitchen.

A guy who comes home to you

and watches TV isn't normal!

- What is it?

- Nothing!

- You were moody all afternoon.

- I'm in a fine mood!

It's the girl at the restaurant.

Your eyes never left her.

Women notice that.

That kiss wasn't

for the photographers.

Sorry if I'm nosey.

Maybe I can help with her.

- Expecting anyone?

- No.

- Who is it?

- Richard.

He works with me.

And thinks you're no Romeo?

- Hi.

- Things OK?

Forgot my Play Station.

I'd have brought it to work.

- Is that her?

- Yes.

- You really live with her?

- Sure.

- Why?

- Why what?

Why would she...

Hi!

We met at the restaurant.

Remember? The Porsche.

Introduce us, hon.

Richard...

Elena.

A drink, Richard?

How about a beer?

She's not bad.

Quite nice.

Nice? That chick's a knockout!

Don't tell me you're doing her!

Don't tell me!

OK, I won't.

Yes, tell me, dammit!

Tell me you are!

- Oalm down.

- Yeah, I gotta.

OK, I'm calming down...

He's doing her!

Bastard's doing her, I know it!

You need a cold shower.

No, I'm OK, I'm fine...

How'd you meet?

On the street.

He was alone and sad.

I never do it, but I went up to him.

Yes. I just said:

"Out for a stroll?"

Not very original.

He said:
"Don't bug me, lady. "

You said that?

OK, what would you have said?

Me? Plenty!

You're a pushover, he isn't.

I took a risk. Right, hon?

But it was worth it.

The bottle opener!

- She's cool.

- Yes.

You told her not to bug you?

You gay?

Get off my back!

I treat women my way,

and I'm doing OK.

Here!

Hope it's cold enough.

No, I'm going home. I gotta go...

You don't have time for a beer?

No, my mom's waiting for me.

I live with her now.

Your Play Station!

Oh, yeah... Thanks.

Guess I went overboard.

- That wasn't nice.

- Why not?

That's my life.

You upset it, then split.

I get to pick up the pieces.

I'm sorry.

I shouldn't have agreed to this.

I did it for the money, it was dumb.

Did I upset the girl at Luigi's?

They held hands, so I kissed you.

I blew it!

You love her?

You think it's funny?

I feared you'd be a creep

who pawed me.

You're nice and in love.

I asked her to marry me,

next I'm kissing an impossible thing.

- I'm the impossible thing?

- Yeah...

You're not part of my world.

OK, but I know life.

You didn't blow it.

She was with a guy, too.

- Looked like a jerk.

- He was with her.

Like you and me. She'll call back.

She didn't when I said

I had money for her.

She's a woman, and saw us together.

She'll call!

Pick it up.

Hello?

Foix here.

Sorry to bother you so late.

It's that a**hole lawyer.

- I'm listening.

- Elena has

a runway show tomorrow.

You should attend.

- He wants me at your show tomorrow.

- Why not?

He pisses me off!

OK.

All those photographers

could be useful.

You have proper attire?

I'm not criticizing your clothes,

but elegance will make you

more credible with Elena.

We can have clothes delivered,

so you'll look your best.

I'm fine as I am.

Keep your clothes. Bye!

Now he wants to dress me up!

I hung up on him.

Hello!

It's Emilie.

Keep your money,

and don't call again!

Let's meet, we gotta talk.

What's left to talk about?

It's a long story,

I can't explain now...

Don't bother, after what I saw.

Good-bye.

Hello?

She hung up.

She'll call back.

She never wants to see me again.

I said she'd call.

Now I say she'll call again.

- You don't have curtains?

- What?

- That's a problem.

- Why?

We'll have to sleep together.

You on the couch,

and me in the bed looks odd.

My bed's tiny.

If you'd bought curtains...

That building was empty.

Ourtains cost money!

It'll be a tight squeeze tonight.

Levasseur's a liar!

You hear them, sir?

They're shouting what we all feel.

Management

broke all its promises,

regarding salaries, lay-offs

or, even worse,

possible outsourcing.

Sorry to interrupt the meeting.

An urgent phone call.

Hello?

I can see them in bed.

Not in the same bed?

Others are watching, so it's better.

Yes, it's better.

- What are they doing?

- Sorry?

In the bed, what are they doing?

Nothing yet, but they just tucked in.

Talk to you later.

Forgive me.

- Where were we?

- Nowhere, sir.

My colleague was frank.

You can tell how disastrous it is.

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