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Maybe you should ask her.

Im asking you.

And what about you?

Im sure she was happy to see you.

Does that answer your question?

Thanks John.

- Youre welcome madam.

I hope you dont mind

but I think Id rather walk.

Do I scare you that much?

I dont scare that easy

but I really need it.

The walk the air you know.

Jet lag.

Rebeccas always right.

Good morning!

- Morning.

We almost called the FBI.

Why do you always vanish?

I took a walk I got lost and then

finally I took a cab back to the hotel.

We were there until 4 dancing.

Then we went to that other place which

was full of Bulgarians crazy dancing

polka and vodka.

What are you thinking?

I am not thinking.

Yes you are. I can hear it.

Im thinking that my wife thinks that

some undereducated American proof-reader

is a f***ing guru

and I can smell his idiocy from her

when she comes into the room.

And I missed you

when I got back last night.

Im here now.

Youre here. Thats what matters.

Listen to this.

Lindsey, this is Rebecca Epstein

with a message for Mr. Zorn.

I have time on Saturday. If he wants

to come, I have to drive somewhere

on the far end of Long Island.

Departure from my place at 11 a.m.

We'll be back late afternoon.

If it's OK, no need to call back.

He knows the address.

She picked Montauk.

The place at the far end.

You are free this weekend.

Shall I pencil in?

Why not?

So whats up next?

Times. A brunch.

And whats this about Saturday?

- Montauk.

Montauk?

Yeah theres this place

its an arts center

with people

he needs to meet.

Oh come on Max please.

Julias doing a party for us.

IIl be back in time.

I dont think Ive told a lie

for an author or for anyone else

since I started in my job.

Im sure she noticed.

Thats the last lie Im telling OK?

OK.

And what will happen in Montauk?

I dont know.

And Clara doesnt even know she exists.

No she doesnt. At least I hope so.

Why?

Because I love Clara.

I dont want to hurt her.

I mean it makes no sense.

Why do you want to see Rebecca

now that you have Clara?

I cant explain it.

I dont want to have lost her

even though it was long ago.

I do not want to have lost her.

Even when I was in high school

if a guy did that...

coming all the way from Europe

and then seeing someone else...

You know what I would do?

- What would you do?

Id cut his balls off.

Yeah.

Dont you have

any firm positions anymore?

Yes I do. But Im...

Im not a tree. It has roots. It stands

in one place it has a position.

Im an animal.

I'm wild I move I change position.

Im flexible.

...still dont change their way

of treating economy.

Because the power is...

Financial power...

Walter! Are you following me?

No it's pure coincidence.

I lunch here almost every day.

I really want you to come to my home.

Bring your wife!

- OK.

Im very lonely you know.

You live alone?

- Yes.

New York is a city

that's conducive to solitude.

At least that's how I conceived it.

You designed the city?

Yes why not!

So it's a promise? See you soon.

- OK.

I have the painting for you.

The Paul Klee?

Im seeing Walter for lunch on Monday.

Monday.

IIl put it in the schedule.

He wants you to come along as well

and Clara.

Great. I cant wait

to see his collection... of dead bodies.

This jacket is completely wrong.

You know its special.

No Walter he introduced me to art

and to literature.

As a student

I admired him beyond reason.

I was intimidated.

I...

I needed someone to watch over me.

Thats Walter for you.

- Here we are.

When I began to write

and publish my first things

in newspapers

and even my first novel

he dismissed it.

He said Anybody could do that!

But in French.

Its not that shes neglecting her kids

its more that shes so stressed

and in pain

that she cant really let them

into her life.

The book is about his mother.

You know I could put this up for you.

Oh I dont know.

I was never the right shape for clothes.

- But you are...

your shoulders are perfect! Look at you!

Thank you. Well OK.

May I?

Voil`a.

Walter had a house in Tuscany and

at the end of summer a woman came.

Since Walter didnt sleep with her

it seemed natural that I would

even though she was older than I.

They break in all the time.

They stole my flat screen.

You have to put on the pants.

How much rent do you pay for this?

Fifteen.

- Out of...?

You dont want to know.

After lunch one day Walter fell asleep.

He looked like a lizard

in repose with his mouth open

and his eyes closed.

She looked at him

and then she looked at me like a child

moving towards something sweet

and forbidden.

I believe even when she removed

his wallet from his inside pocket

and looked at me again

her face full of mischief

she had no idea what we would be doing

and smiled at me again

as if shed done something brave

as she handed me the credit cards.

Then she put her finger to her lips

and...

We stole out of that house with nothing.

No luggage no guilt either.

Only at the railway station as I

had to queue for an overnight sleeper

did I worry about getting caught.

But the thought of f***ing her as

the train crossed the Apennine mountains

and then f***ing her again in daylight

on the way to Venice

with the blinds open

and the peasants working outside

and then f***ing her again in Venice

with the water lapping outside

it removed all thoughts

of guilt or fear.

You could have gone to jail.

Lindsey

this may just be a story I made up.

Never believe anything writers tell you.

F***ing her on the train with the blinds

open you couldnt have made that up.

Its a nice place in Brooklyn

and we planned it so you would be there.

When are you coming back?

- In time for the party I hope.

Its just a panel... talk talk talk...

When are you leaving?

- I dont know.

I have to call Lindsey.

Shes a busy girl Lindsey.

I dont know

how she puts up with all you guys.

Just dont be too late.

Ciao.

- Ciao.

They know Im going

I told them earlier.

I snuck my bag down to the car but they

spotted me and suspected something.

So I came clean and I told them.

What are they called?

Crosby Stills and Nash.

Oh the band?

Wasnt there a 4th member?

Whos a clever boy?

What happens if one of them dies?

It wont be the same.

One of them wont die.

I forgot

its America!

Well they do look like

a bad rock band all right.

This scent your perfume

I cant trace it.

I dont wear perfume.

It must be the soap.

What soap is it?

It has no name.

I have it specially made.

What?

Yeah you heard me.

Its a little lesbian lady and another

little lesbian lady in Connecticut.

You talk to them

and they tell you what soap you are.

You are?

Yeah you are.

Voil`a.

How did that happen? How did they know

we were coming out now?

I guess they guessed. What do you think?

I think a lesbian little old lady

in Connecticut called them.

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