Quo Vadis, Baby? Page #4

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For no reason, we just wanted

to massacre each other.

The only way out was for me to leave,

so I did.

I walked around,

I was out for an hour

and then I went back to Ada's.

I rang the bell,

but nobody answered.

So I pushed open the door,

it was open.

I stepped on something on the floor.

I picked it up

and when I looked up, I saw her.

I opened and closed my eyes,

it was a nightmare.

I just wanted to leave.

I grabbed my stuff and left.

I was with Ada for six months,

but I wasn't her boyfriend.

We liked each other,

we dreamt of cinema,

but we were anxious to live too fast,

all extraordinary.

Maybe this is why

I never understood your sister.

- She just wanted to be an actress.

- She wanted you, too.

No, she was willing to sleep

with directors, producers...

But you were there that night

and you left.

If I were in

that same situation today...

What would you do?

- Wait.

- F*** you!

I'm distant, detached,

I look at myself...

Sometimes I even fake it.

Making love is like

going out to sea with someone,

but then I want to go back alone.

You know what?

It's time you invited me to dinner.

You cook.

It's nobody's fault.

For Berti, my sister was one of the many

who puts out to get famous.

- Have you ever been in love?

- Yes, once.

But after an intense weekend

I found out this person

was getting married.

You guys love women

who screw you over.

His name was Mario,

he was an engineer.

I like men.

- Are you kidding?

- You never noticed?

You live side by side with a person

but you don't really know them.

Do you really think Ada minds

that you met her Andrea Berti?

He's not the same,

he's Andrea Berti 20 years later...

That's a superficial analysis.

You're full of rage, don't you see?

You can't stand that this guy,

who played artist,

saw your sister swaying.

- She wasn't a swing.

- Let me finish!

Then use other words.

I'm saying it's hard,

but they were both out of it.

- Ada was out of control...

- He didn't stop her.

- Whose side are you on?

- Yours.

- You can't punish a person...

- Women and elephants never forgive.

I don't know about women

but you seem to always need an enemy.

- First your father...

- Leave him out of it.

He's the one who suffers most

in the situation.

Don't you see how he suffers,

how he drinks?

Give me a break.

Know what the problem is?

You act like you're all you need.

That's what you want people to think.

Who says we need to be strong?

Where is it written?

- Commissioner.

- Hi, Cantini.

Well?

It's a little early for a dinner invite.

I called you

because I wanted

to tell you something

kind of private.

Go ahead, Mel's like a brother.

- Beer?

- Thanks.

- I don't know where to begin.

- Anywhere.

It's about your sister.

We found the autopsy report,

I won't tell you how or where...

And?

The report shows

your sister had a wild life.

I know, go on.

Your sister was pregnant.

The report shows

traces of coke and alcohol

and she had bruises

on her face and back.

- Anything else?

- No.

- If I can...

- Thanks.

At least you say things like they are.

The objective corresponds

with the eye.

You sicken me, you're full of sh*t.

What the f*** do you want?

We'll take a break.

Come outside.

- Come on.

- Let go of me, a**hole!

You bullshitted me,

you didn't tell me you hit her.

Did you? I didn't hear it!

- Can I help you?

- I'm here for your class.

Listen!

- I didn't do it.

- All I can say is you make me sick.

- I swear!

- Don't touch me.

There was someone else that night.

I didn't want to tell you,

you may think I'm a coward,

but I didn't touch your sister.

Who was there?

Who?

- Your father.

- I don't believe you.

- Why didn't you tell me right away?

- What was I meant to say?

You really want to know

what happened?

Then talk to your father.

By the way...

Ada was pregnant.

What a coincidence.

The only one

who could recognize me

ends up in your arms.

I saw you leave

the restaurant with him.

See, Giorgia...

you dream of Ada at night,

but I...

I can't sleep,

that's why I followed you.

Why didn't you tell me

you went to Ada's?

I wanted to bring your sister home.

I went to Rome,

I walked around

then got up the courage.

I went to her place,

she opened the door in a black slip

with whisky in hand.

Who the f*** are you? It's 2am.

Your professor,

I sent him away,

then I looked at your sister...

She laughed in my face.

She was drunk,

I told her to pack her stuff

and come home.

She fell.

I didn't want to hurt her.

She stared at me.

I realized she hated me.

I left, I left her alone.

Maybe I wasn't a good father,

but everything I did,

I did for you two.

Now I need you, your understanding.

If you can...

I need to be alone

to think it over.

I'll call you.

- Who's it from?

- Anna Loy from Rome.

Cantini Agency.

Good evening.

She's right here.

The package lady.

I'll take it in the office.

- Guess what it is?

- I have no idea.

It's the video camera

Ada used to use.

You don't have anything of hers

so keep it.

I wouldn't know what to do with it.

It works, you can use it at work,

but maybe it's too old.

Inside the camera

there's a tape,

a film by Fritz Lang.

I don't like movies.

Too bad. Send it back to me,

it's a great film.

Actually, bring it back

so we can see each other.

I'll call you if I come to Rome.

- Promise?

- Yes.

Kisses.

... if the bogeyman doesn't come,

with his long knife...

I said stop singing

that damn nursery rhyme!

How many times must I say it?

10.000 MARK REWARD

WHO'S THE ASSASSIN?

What a nice ball.

What's your name?

Elsie Beckmann.

Special edition.

The monster of Dsseldorf's new victim.

Girl found dead in the park.

CONTINUE SEARCHING

SOON YOU'LL FIND

THE PROOF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR

I'm peeling an onion...

prompt me.

You're an onion, dear Peer Gynt,

and I'll peel you.

So many layers,

when will I get to the heart?

No way, dear God.

Before reaching the heart

there are lots of thin layers.

Nature is toying with us.

How was that?

- Who's the assassin?

- He killed another girl.

- The police must act now.

- No more posters.

You're right, time to act.

Each day the investigation expands.

People no longer

recall certain details

which could give us a lead.

- He's walking with her.

- Run after him.

Why?

The day little Elsie Beckmann

was killed,

a man bought a toy from me.

He had a girl with him.

- Do you like oranges?

- Yes.

Careful, don't throw

the peels on the ground.

It's Bruni, how are you doing?

Surviving, thanks for the call.

- Am I interrupting?

- No.

I was wondering

if I could...

invite you to dinner again.

- Now?

- I know, it's late...

I just got off now.

- Some other time then.

- I have nothing to eat at home.

Come and pick me up?

Actually I'm at your door, I walked.

Give me two minutes.

This man must be eliminated

like a dangerous cancer.

He must be exterminated,

he must die.

No man has the right

to punish a person

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