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Six months earlier

You didn't do what we wanted in the hallway. It was awful.

I thought it was easier.

Listen, everything was done to code, do EXACTLY what we asked.

Very good.

I had another look at your quote, it needs to be a bit cheaper.

We're doing the best we can already.

You need to make a little more effort, eh?

My wife employed you but for the moment she's got no clients.

A cup of coffee?

No thanks.

The only way would be to get my assistant to do

most of the work and for me to supervise from time to time.

That would be better for everyone. He's very good.

It will take a bit longer.

How much longer?

That depends on him.

Well, you've waited 15 years, another month won't matter.

I'll call him to see if he's free.

I'll sort out the payment with him.

No. How stupid.

lumbar vertebrae ...

spine ...

cervical ...

coccyx ...

What are you doing here? Who are you?

Remi sent me. I came

to clean out the barn.

I rang the bell for ages.

I thought you were starting tomorrow.

Well.

Are you throwing everything out?

Yes. We should have done it ages ago.

Now I know why Remi was in such a bad mood.

Why?

Your husband made him lower the price so much that

now I've got to get rid of all this on my own.

What do you want me to do?

No, no, leave it. It's not up to you to do it.

What do you take me for?

a weakling?

Are you throwing that out?

-Yes, it doesn't work.

I'll fix it.

Thanks.

Did you notice how early the workers arrived?

That's what they're paid for, no?

I'll make them some coffee.

You'll give them bad habits.

I'd like to. It's for my office.

What's the matter?

Nothing.

Did you hurt yourself?

A little muscle strain, that's all.

How did that happen?

I helped clean out the workshop.

What's got into you?

Will you have some free time this afternoon?

-Yes.

Could you come with me to get the tiles and

flooring, help me choose?

Fine.

How are you, Remi?

This is Ivan.

Pleased to meet you.

You're the one who's been putting my wife to work?

OK, shall I drop you off?

No, I've got a training course later.

Well, do you like them?

-Yes, they're nice.

Okay, have a good day everyone. Goodbye, Ivan.

Bye.

Sorry for what my husband said.

He can be a bit brusque.

Makes sense. If you spend all

day with a gorgeous

guy like me, he has to give me a hard time.

What were you doing with your feet the other day?

Reflexology.

I'm taking a physiotherapy course. I used to

be one and I want to start work again.

Really? Why?

I missed it.

I would rather quit.

But what you do is no fun.

You work hard for people who ignore you.

Physical therapy is different.

We help people.

Here's the money for the workers. Can you

give it to them? I forgot.

He's made really good progress.

-Yes, I am very happy.

Don't you have your course this morning?

-Yes, at ten o'clock.

Right, I'm off. Bye.

I've got your money.

The car!

Watch out! Get out of the way!

Get out of the way!

Be careful!

Ivan? Ivan?

What time is it?

Five o'clock.

I have to leave.

What?

Where?

Back to Spain.

No, stay there.

I have to get back to Spain.

No, you'll damage your ...

I've got to go!

Calm down!

To Spain? What nonsense.

I almost killed him.

Nonsense.

Yes, it's is my fault.

I'll take care of it.

I almost got him killed!

You've got a fracture and a serious

flesh wound.

I don't care about that. I want to leave.

I can't let you leave. You were unconscious,

I have to keep you in for a few days.

Out of the question. I have to go to Spain

to see my daughter. I can only see her one day a week.

Stop talking rubbish, you'll make your

fracture worse.

I'm not allowed to let you leave.

But you can employ me illegally, that's ok?

I'll take you to Spain.

That's not too risky, is it?

Is it far?

About three hours' drive.

OK, you'll have to sign a release form.

I'll leave you all you need to give

him a painkilling injection.

Do you do this trip every week?

No, this is the first time for a year.

You haven't seen your daughter for a year?

I was in prison.

Since I got out, her mother has tried

everything

to make sure I can't see her.

What did you do?

Nothing much. Some building work ...

Are you alright? Do you want me to stop?

I'm OK.

Here is fine.

What time shall I pick you up?

Tomorrow morning.

What? No, I promised to take

you back to the hospital this evening

Don't worry. I'll sort it out.

Okay?

Look, I obviously can't leave you.

You could get an infection.

I'll wait for you.

Is there a hotel where I can stay?

-Yes, in the square.

I'll give you my phone number.

That way, if you need anything at all,

you can call me.

Will you be alright?

-Yes, I'll be fine.

OK.

Tell David that I'll be back in time

for his game.

you mustn't miss it.

Of course not. When have I ...

...ever missed anything?

Have you eaten?

The children have gone to MacDonald's.

I've got to go back to the hospital.

Well, a big kiss.

See you tomorrow. I love you all.

We're over here.

It hurts a bit. Can I have the injection?

Of course.

I brought my daughter with me.

What's your name?

What's your name?

Berta.

What a pretty name! Come with me.

Is that ok?

Suzanne?

-Yes. ...

...I'm outside your hotel and I'm going to dinner

right nearby. Would you like to come? ...

...OK.

That'd be nice.

See you in a minute.

OK, see you in a minute.

Did everything go well with your daughter?

-Yes, very well.

She said nothing all day but when I

took her to bed, she started asking thousands of questions.

She was still talking when she fell asleep.

She wanted to know

everything. What I had done...

...and where I had been all this time.

I didn't tell her about prison. I made

up a story.

She is too small.

You can explain later.

I missed her so much, it's crazy.

And you? Weren't you bored ?

No, I went for a walk.

I felt like I was on holiday.

I couldn't stay in England, it was too hard.

So I got a job as an au pair, arrived

in Nimes speaking no French at all.

My first day, my boss asked me to do the shopping.

I didn't know the town at all

I was totally lost, in a panic, and a young

man helped me. That was Samuel, my husband.

And you?

The first time I was in Nimes was

on tour, with a Spanish singer.

I'd known his songs all my life

and heard him singing in Nimes in Catalan...

He sang a song called 'the seventh

heaven 'and that was so moving.

Sing it.

That was it.

Beautiful.

Just in time. It's match point.

hello!

Did everything go ok?

-Yes.

Game, set, match for David Vidal.

You beat him in the end! Bravo.

You didn't see me play.

I saw you win.

Good game.

How's your knee? Any better?

Look. Nothing wrong with that.

Thanks to the injections?

When are we playing again?

Wednesday?

Hello.

Hello.

Emir is going to finish up the work.

Fine.

He won't make you work, that one!

Have you heard from Ivan? Is he ok?

He's at home. He still can't work.

My husband and I would like

to help him. Do you have his address?

Of course.

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