Mostly Martha Page #3

of metal. It's for her to decide.

All right, if there's no other way.

We'll give it a try.

You want me to stay?

Didn't I just say so?

-Excuse me?

I want you to stay.

All right, I'll stay.

I'll stay.

Your towel's on fire.

"l am at Sam's"

I'm sorry,

I'd hoped the babysitter...

That's OK.

It was a pleasant change.

How could I thank you?

You could go out with me

some time.

I don't go out.

-No? What a shame.

What a shame.

We could stay in together.

Well, good night.

That b*tch's not coming back.

I promise.

She wouldn't come anyway.

Did you have anything to eat?

You want anything?

I'll make something.

I want to go home.

Sleep with me in the living room?

-No.

I'll stay until you fall asleep.

-No

All right.

Good night then.

Gnocchi?

You want to serve gnocchi!

Why not?

I've never made gnocchi.

-That's okay.

Mario's, in sage butter,

are glorious.

Wonderful! Was it his idea?

-No, mine.

Gnocchi! Of all things!

They need to be made

with great care.

With gnocchi you take your time.

They tend to get tough and

inedible, if you don't do your best

I always do my best.

With cooking, yes.

Exactly!

Could you do me a favor?

Here,

I just need his address.

If his wife answers,

say you're an old friend

and you forgot the address.

What's wrong now?

If I have to lie,

I want to know why.

I want to send this letter

to Giuseppe.

Could you translate it for me?

as a main course.

She won't touch anything I cook

Give her time.

-How long? Until she's...

skin and bones?

She fainted today.

Do you like it here?

My mother was a vegetarian.

Show you how to make

creme brule?

No, thank you.

Carry on with tables 7 and 11.

The Steinbergs

want to speak to you.

Excuse me.

Here, smell this.

In Italian it's called "basilico".

You've got company now?

-Temporarily.

And? Do you get along?

I don't know

how to deal with children.

How amusing!

Amusing?

-The little boy in every man.

But seriously.

You prepared the angler?

Lea, take over table 5,

will you?

This is delicious!

Get a move on!

Leave me some.

I thought

I was never going to get...

Thank you.

See you tomorrow.

-Right, tomorrow

Good night.

I hope she finds a home soon.

She needs a home.

Does anyone want a ride?

-Yes, please.

Take care.

Nearly finished.

First this arm...

And now this one.

Wake up!

It's late,

we'll be late for school.

Just tell them

it was my fault, okay?

And that it'll never happen again.

I'll pick you up later!

This is for you.

Could I have

some cheese, please?

The rosemary first.

Smell.

In she goes!

Smells wonderful, right?

Now the fish.

What is it?

-Don't fall down!

Don't fall down!

Watch the potatoes.

Are you crazy,

those are truffles!

Martha! The baby's coming!

We need an ambulance!

An ambulance!

Oh my God!

I'm sorry...

-You forgot me!

No, I didn't.

-Yes, you did!

No, I didn't

I took Lea to the hospital

We were at the market when she...

You forgot me!

All right, I forgot you.

I'm really sorry.

Let's go home

Come, it's freezing here!

Come on, will you?

I'll make you a deal:

make a wish.

You may wish

for anything you like,

and I'll do everything

to make it come true.

Then forgive me

for having forgotten you.

All right, I forgive you.

Wonderful.

I'm off to work.

Are you coming?

Martha?

-Yeah?

Tomorrow's your day off, right?

-Yes.

And Mario, too?

Yes, why?

But why can't I cook for us?

We could cook together...

-I prefer ltalian food.

Martha, could I see you

for a moment?

What do you suggest I do?

I can't leave her at home alone,

she's only 8.

Exactly, she's only 8

She should be at home,

play with kids,

do her homework

and go to bed early.

Why don't you find her

a babysitter?

She doesn't need one,

she needs a mother.

It was Lina's idea, not mine.

Now why doesn't that

surprise me?

OK, all right.

And I'll do the shopping.

We've got everything.

-I do the shopping!

He's late.

He's always late.

Men!

What if your letter gets lost?

I sent it by registered mail.

Right.

I'll go!

Where's the kitchen?

-This way.

I'll take it.

-No, I've got it.

Have you got an iron pan?

-Of course.

Hands off!

Tonight, Lina and I will do

the cooking. Just Lina and l.

But I could...

Why can't we eat at the table?

We haven't got a table!

We're camping!

You forgot the plates.

-No, no, no.

No plates.

We don't need them today.

No plates?!

-No plates!

What's wrong?

You suffer from asthma?

Allergy? Hold on.

You've got to breathe

into something,

like this. Breathe!

You've moved it!

Good night.

Good night.

Napoleon's Casaro

killed himself.

He couldn't get

the mascarpone in France.

Or was it

Louis XlV's personal chef?

I can't remember.

Anyway, one of them hit the dust.

Bit the dust.

Bit the dust.

Why are you telling me this?

Some things cannot be changed.

No matter how hard you try.

Have you ever been to Italy?

-No.

Why?

Has Lina got her own room?

Why do you ask?

We only have

her best interest at heart.

She sleeps in my room.

Together with you?

-No, I'm on the couch.

I see.

-It's only for the time being.

I've been in touch

with her father...

Her father?

I thought he was unknown.

I've found him. He's Italian.

He'll come pick her up.

-An Italian?

And you believe

he'll come and get her?

Yes, of course!

Right, anyway,

this is not about

Lina being late

for school regularly.

No?

-No

It's about her not coming here

at all.

And if she comes,

she falls asleep.

And her excuse

for her lack of sleep?

That she has to work late!

She says

she works as a kitchen help,

to earn her board

and lodgings with you!

What did you do

the whole time?

Nothing, I just walked round.

You must go to school,

and that's that.

I don't want to.

-Why not? -Just because.

I can't take you

to the "Lido" anymore.

What? Why not?

That isn't place for a child.

And if I promise to go to school?

Not even then.

I just can't take you.

But why not?

You're only 8, Lina!

-So?

You go to school

and be in bed by 8.

You shouldn't spend

your evenings...

You're so mean!

-Me? Mean?

You're the one telling stories!

Then I won't go to school at all!

Want to become a foster child?

Go ahead!

It won't be my fault!

You don't want me anyway!

Lina, come back!

Let me go!

I want my mommy!

When Dad arrives

I'll get away from you!

Let me in.

-Go away! I hate you!

That's enough, open the door!

No! You can't order me around!

Open the door, or I'll...

You're not my mother

and never will be!

I don't even want to be your mother!

And I never asked to be, damn it!

Sorry to disturb you.

Is everything okay?

May l...?

Could you do me a favor?

-What favor?

Could you look after Lina tonight?

I know it's on very short notice,

but I've got to go to work.

She probably won't

come out of her room.

Could you look in on her

now and then?

One more little devil

won't matter.

Thank you, that's very kind.

Goodbye

Come on, let's play.

Up there!

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