La Ragazza Nella Nebbia Page #3

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It's all connected, doctor.

It all is. It all has meaning.

Even bad things.

That's a bit cynical.

Want to hear something cynical?

Anna Lou probably died quickly:

hostages are messy.

She knew her kidnapper,

that's why she went with him.

Why did the girl keep a fake diary

for her mom? Why?

Why are we still talking about her?

What's the point?

Why not tell me about the blood

on your clothes?

What happened tonight

before the accident?

There's one word that sums it up.

Sortilege.

You thought you were safe

in these mountains.

You weren't ready to face uncertainty.

You were sure the monster

came from outside.

But deep down in your hearts...

brewed the suspicion that evil

had always been amongst you,

lurking in silence, protected.

And this terrified you

more than anything else.

Crows get lost in the night fog.

In the morning there are dozens

dead in the grass.

I know what you think about me,

doctor.

I was just doing my job.

- What would that be?

- It's obvious.

Making viewers happy.

Because evil is

the real driving force in a story.

Nobody cares for a videogame or story

where everything ends well.

Right?

The bad guy makes the story go.

Remember that. The bad guy...

If you think about it...

Calm down... I'm not assigning homework,

since you won't do it during break.

But I want you to find the time

after smashing windows

and robbing banks,

to read at least one book

on this list, all right?

Merry Christmas!

Try not to be too slothful.

Merry Christmas!

Teach?

I'll be on TV tomorrow.

I'm drawing the numbers

for the charity lottery.

It's just a local channel

but we all have to start somewhere.

- I'll end up on the big screen.

- Does your mom know?

- She's against the idea.

- Because she's worried about you.

Since she joined the confraternity,

she criticizes me a lot.

But she wanted to be a model,

so it's not fair!

Take real acting classes,

then maybe you'd convince her.

Why? You don't think my looks alone

will make me famous?

I took acting classes in college.

- Then you can teach me.

- No way.

Please, yes, please, yes!

But you have to take it seriously,

don't waste my time.

I promise, you won't regret it.

Here.

That's my number.

There's no excuse now.

- Merry Christmas, Teach.

- Merry Christmas.

Hi.

How long have you been there?

A while.

I feel asleep without realizing it.

- Why didn't you wake me?

- You looked so lovely.

What's this?

- Mining law.

- Mining law?

I doubt they need more lawyers here

but it's best to stay up to date.

It was my choice to come here.

So stop it!

We're a family.

I was thinking about going for a hike

tomorrow, want to come?

- Tomorrow's the 23rd.

- Yes, vacation!

- No, I have an interview.

- Oh right, silly me, I forgot.

You said you'd fix the gazebo

during Christmas break.

Right, I'll stay home.

No, go.

The neighbors invited us

to lunch on Christmas.

What'd Monica say?

She's convinced we made her

move to hell. So it doesn't matter to her.

Who do you think she takes after?

Her father.

- Where are you off to now?

- To the east slope.

So we'll see you at lunch on the 25th!

- Yes, Clea told me. We'll be there, thanks.

- Bye!

- I'm back.

- I tried calling you.

Really?

Sorry, my battery is dead.

A girl went missing.

- Where?

- Here.

Who told you?

A lady at the supermarket,

everyone's talking about it. Nothing on TV.

She must've run away,

maybe she fought with her parents...

She goes to your school,

Anna Lou Kastner.

I don't know her,

she's not my student.

- She's our daughter's age.

- Stop worrying about everyone.

Once she's out of money,

she'll go right back home.

What happened to your hand?

Nothing, I slipped

and grabbed on to a branch.

- Let me see.

- It's nothing.

Just a scrape, I'll clean

and bandage it.

- Monica?

- Downstairs.

Bad day?

Go shower.

Dinner will be ready soon.

- I'll go bawl her out.

- Don't, she'll come up.

We've been waiting for 20 minutes.

- She has no respect.

- It's just a phase.

I was worse at her age.

Here she is! Hi, honey.

- What did you do today?

- Same old...

I went hiking on the east slope,

you should come, it's amazing.

We could get some mountain bikes,

sound good?

You can't sit in your room

until school starts up again.

Do some activity.

Go skating or learn to play guitar.

Who'll pay for my lessons?

- We'll find a way, right, Loris?

- Of course.

Of course.

You can't be alone all the time.

I can go to the

confraternity, that's free.

We moved here 6 months ago, and you

haven't found the time to make friends!

I had friends!

But I had to leave them all behind.

- You could make new ones if you tried.

- I want to go back home.

Like or not, this is your home now,

got it?

It's all your fault.

I hate it here, so does she.

She won't say it because she pities you.

Stop it, enough!

Well? Find it?

She'll be thrilled

when she opens it tomorrow.

What do you want for a gift?

- No need, thanks.

- Come on, what do you want?

We can't afford gifts

right now, can we?

Monica! Open up!

Come on, Monica!

She's been in there for an hour.

She was invited to a new year's party.

- Really?

- Yes.

Great, then get dolled up.

- Where are we going?

- Nowhere.

We'll order pizza and drink,

we can at least afford that!

I'll never practice law again...

I'm sure of it.

Maybe I should look for another job.

As what, a salesgirl?

We can get by on my salary.

Monica is growing up,

she has certain necessities.

- Her schoolmates have everything.

- It would've been different with him.

Why did you stay with me?

Because you're a good man.

How do you know?

If he were you,

he wouldn't have forgiven me.

Okay, honey,

text me when you get back home.

Monica, don't forget.

Bye.

- Well?

- Her friend's driving her home.

Good.

- Remember it?

- Of course!

It was playing when you told me

you were pregnant with Monica.

I thought my mother would kill me.

- You were so young.

- I still am!

True.

You should shave your beard.

You're the one

who wanted me to grow it out.

I like you better without it.

Okay.

I'll stop and get gas.

Thanks, bye.

- Hello.

- Hello.

You're from around here, right?

That obvious?

People are coming and going

from Avechot, nonstop.

But my boss is thrilled

about this invasion.

It's the media's fault.

They'll be gone soon.

Hope so...

How much?

It's him! It's him!

- What's going on?

- Go inside.

Go to Monica,

we'll discuss it later.

The footage the Police

are looking at...

was filmed by chance

by an amateur camera user...

That's our jeep.

It's ours.

I don't understand.

Do something, call them,

tell them you didn't do anything.

Yes...

We're waiting for an update...

to find out

where the investigation stands...

We've been told

we'll be given an update soon.

Avechot Police.

Hello, I'm Loris Martini, I own the jeep

that's being shown on the news.

- I wanted to ask...

- Hold on, I'll transfer you.

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