Rivals Page #5

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When I went to see him at Saint-Paul's,

he asked me to wear several jumpers

so I'd look more sturdy.

So I did. I'd have done anything for him.

There he was, behind bars.

I watched him,

still being a smart-ass.

I can't remember what we said to each other.

Not much. But I know it was there

that I started to feel sorry for him.

I was mad at him.

He was my brother. I loved and admired him.

He was my idol.

I didn't understand

why he was there and not with us.

It's as if he'd abandoned me.

That's the brake!

- Sorry. I'm no good at this.

- You're not concentrating.

First you hold the right, accelerate gently.

Careful, careful.

Keep the wheel straight. Accelerate.

- I've got something to tell you.

- Wait.

You're not concentrating. Hold the right.

- It's important.

- Wait.

- If a car comes, we're in trouble.

- I'm pregnant.

Say that again.

I'm expecting a baby.

Fancy me, darling?

- Come on, get in!

- Oh, it's you.

- It's well-situated.

- Two hundred metres from the Terreaux.

- How many have you got?

- Here? The whole building.

That's 12 apartments.

Another three in a month's time.

We rent you the studios

and take care of the cops.

If you want, you do the rest,

collect the rents,

check the girls are working,

that they're not fighting, recruit new ones.

We want nothing to do with them.

Hear me? Nothing.

I see.

- How much for the rent?

- 15,000 a week.

Is that all?

And my cut?

State your price.

3,000.

Is that all?

Okay.

- Are you in?

- Yes, obviously.

You'll see, we'll rake it in.

This is just the beginning.

Next Annecy, Grenoble.

Shall we test it?

Go on, Gaby. F*** me. I know you want to.

From now on, we have no contact.

- What?

- You heard.

You'll put the money in a safe box

and drop the key at the Rallye.

If you ever try to see or ring me,

I'll call the whole thing off.

Understood?

- What about the kids?

- What about them?

They've managed without me for 10 years.

They can carry on.

I've been turning tricks

in rue Savin for 10 years.

I have my regulars. They're calm.

The neighbours never complain.

- Then these girls try to take my spot.

- Where are they from?

Not from round here.

I don't know any of them.

- You think one of their guys hit you?

- I don't know.

When did these girls move in?

About four months ago.

Six or seven of them.

They've taken over the building.

- Who owns it?

- The owner changed a while back.

Look. That's Mrs Paturin.

She's completely gaga.

How on earth could she buy a building?

Besides, what would she do with it?

Thanks, Briquet. I owe you. Cheers.

So?

Mrs Paturin's nephew

is a major pimp in Lyon.

Another one who'll regret

setting up in the region.

- Are you watching the girls?

- Yes.

That stupid district attorney

forgot to sign the documents.

When my lawyer found out,

he cancelled the proceedings.

If you'd seen the judge's face!

It was worth it just for that.

It took me a while to find you.

Nothing to say? Aren't you pleased?

Yes. I'm happy for you. I'll get the coffee.

I'll take you into town after.

Where do we stand?

You know very well. What do you mean?

I mean, I love you. That's what I mean.

I love you both.

- You should think about it.

- I don't need to.

- I'm with somebody new.

- Yeah, right, that cop.

- Bit weird, isn't it?

- Certainly.

But that's the way it is.

- He's the guy who put me away.

- That's nothing to do with it.

It doesn't change anything.

For me, you're still my wife.

I want to forget all this bullshit.

I've had time to think, Corinne.

I want to move to Seville.

Things will be different there.

I can do a lot there,

but I'll need my family with me.

- My family is you and Valentine.

- You don't get it, do you?

I don't want to start over with you.

We made a mistake.

The only good thing to come out of it

was Valentine. So, listen, I love him.

I love Franois, I want to live with him.

You have to accept that.

- What's so great about him?

- He loves me. That's all.

- Like me.

- No, not like you.

What do you want me to do?

- Kill him?

- It wouldn't change anything.

Valentine, come on, darling.

We're going home.

- I won't let you take my daughter.

- Let go of me. You're hurting me.

See, that's the difference.

What exactly did he say? Lodge a complaint.

I don't want to lodge a complaint.

I want him to leave us alone.

Maybe we should move.

- Change towns.

- There's no need to be scared.

He won't dare to bother us, I'm a cop.

You hear?

Yes, I hear you.

I hate him.

- I don't want him to ruin everything.

- He won't, don't worry.

See you later.

See the white bag on her shoulder?

There, she comes out without it.

Now she's got the bag.

- And that's your sister-in-law?

- My ex-sister-in-law.

That's what I thought.

It won't help our case.

Don't worry. I want to be taken off the case.

No, you've done most of the work.

I want you to do the arrest,

then we'll see about the rest.

Do you think your brother's in on it?

I hope not.

Listen, Franois, I want...

No, I'd like... Franois, I'd like...

I'd like you to be...

Listen, Franois, I didn't ask you to...

Listen.

I'd like you to be my daughter's godfather.

Please.

Her name's lodie.

She's got her mother's eyes.

- She's a beautiful baby.

- Yes, I'm proud of her.

I think this is the best thing

I've done in my life.

I came because I want you to be godfather.

No arguing.

You didn't come to the wedding.

We'll not talk about that again.

But if you refuse this,

you'll piss me off for good.

Tell him.

- I'll think about it.

- You don't need to think. Just say yes.

Make up your mind.

- Yes.

- I'm glad, I'm glad!

I'll take you out to eat to celebrate.

No, we'll eat here.

Sit down. I'll prepare something.

I'm so glad.

He's an awkward beggar, isn't he?

Always has been.

You won't tell me who it is?

No.

Forget it. I'll work something out.

Give me time to think.

You turn up with your little mysteries.

I'm thinking.

All right, I'll go with you.

I'd do anything for you,

so don't give me "I'll work something out."

- When do we eat? I'm starving.

- It's coming.

It's Lazaga. Jos Lazaga.

- My brother took his woman.

- That's bad form.

Yeah. That's my brother.

I don't want anything to happen to him.

I'm fond of him.

I understand.

No sweat. We'll waste him.

Hello, Franois? It's me.

I can't take it any more. He's here again.

Do something, please.

See you later.

What's up?

- Are you ready?

- It'll never work.

It will. It's so obvious, he'll be fooled.

Go now.

Take it slowly.

- I'll miss you...

- Think of it as a holiday.

Just until this passes over.

Take care of yourself.

I love you.

Me, too.

- Goodbye, Valentine.

- Goodbye, Franois.

Move in immediately. I repeat, move in.

Police, madam.

- Come on out, madam.

- Give us the bag, please.

Shut up, they've nothing on us.

Think you're clever, don't you?

But you're not.

What do you think is going to happen?

- I don't know and I don't care!

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