Sage femme Page #4

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and dump me in the Seine.

It's forbidden by law.

The Seine is becoming clean again.

My son goes swimming in it.

What a pity. I might've bumped into him.

Why do you always seem out of sorts?

-I'm concentrating.

-You should see yourself.

I don't like to drive, I never have.

Especially when it's not my car.

What's the speed limit?

30 mph.

And you're at... 20 mph!

I don't believe it.

Turn left.

-Left, I said!

-Are you crazy?

I want to show you something.

Turn to the left up ahead.

And it's here. That's it.

Where?

There.

That's where I grew up.

No, not up there. Down below.

The window next to the door. The lodge.

The lodge?

You're the first person I've ever told.

My mother was a concierge

and my dad a night watchman.

We lived there together, in one room.

There was a tiny kitchen. No bathroom.

At night I slept on a cot in the hallway.

I thought you were a Hungarian princess

with Russian blood?

I always loved spinning tales.

Even more when people believed me!

Your dad loved thinking I was a princess.

It made him love me madly.

He was silly when it came to those things.

Does it shock you?

I don't like lies.

In reality, my name is Beatrice Sobot.

One day I added Lewski

because I thought it sounded chic.

I don't regret it. Hang on.

I'm not going to bite you.

You have an eyelash.

There you go. Blow and make a wish.

Make a wish.

Then I'll make one for you.

I need to pick something up at Barbs.

Could we make a small detour?

At Barbs?

Dr. Fessenberg discharged you

on condition that I take you home.

He was adamant.

Total rest until new orders.

I have time. Eternal rest can wait!

Go to the end of the street.

-We already drove past here.

-No, we didn't.

Yes, we did.

Turn right here.

Turn right.

Park there. It's right across the street.

It's for deliveries.

I don't want to get a ticket.

A parking ticket, big deal!

Who gives a sh*t?

Park there, I said!

Okay.

I'll only be five minutes.

Are you okay?

No, not at all.

I'm dizzy.

What did I say?

This was the last thing to do

in your state.

-I'll take you home.

-No.

Go back to the car. I'll be all right.

-You want me to go for you?

-Would you do that?

If you tell me what to do.

You have to go upstairs.

Take the stairs up to the top floor.

It's Rolande's place.

Tell her that I sent you.

You'll make something up.

What the...

I put them in here.

I don't believe it!

I forgot them when I left the hospital.

Do you happen

to have your checkbook on you?

Yes.

Could you write

five 1,000 euro checks for me?

5,000 euros?

I don't have that in my account.

She won't cash them in right away.

I'll pay you back before.

I'm not writing five 1,000 euro checks

for someone I don't know.

I have enough problems as it is.

What's this scheme?

I don't want my checkbook taken away.

5,000 euros!

I'm at the edge of the abyss.

I could die tomorrow!

And you lecture me!

For your information,

5,000 euros is two month's wages for me.

I said I'd pay you back next week.

You pulled that one

on my father enough times.

What's that mean?

I know very well it's because of you...

that he died penniless.

Because of me?

Did your mother tell you that?

When he stopped competing,

we were flat broke.

I'm the one who made a living.

I have my flaws, but I'm not petty.

Or stingy either.

Okay, fine. Sh*t.

Okay.

-You're saving my life.

-I sure hope so.

Who's there?

Hello.

I'm here on behalf of Beatrice.

She said you were expecting her.

Why didn't she come?

She's sick. She said you'd understand.

I'm her daughter.

So she has a daughter now?

Since when?

Mom is in bed

with a nasty case of the flu.

She said she's sorry.

Come in, hon.

This way.

A glass of port wine?

Thank you.

Have a seat.

Cheers!

You have the checks?

Oh, yes, the checks!

Here they are.

You won't cash them in straightaway?

Not until her luck turns, hon.

I know what she's like.

We've known each other for ages.

Thanks.

Watch out! My glass is on the floor.

Here.

I think it's all there. Check and see.

Do you have something to put it in?

I have to giftwrap it too?

Tell her I said not to push things!

Or take 6 months to pay me back.

Like last time.

Here it is!

Don't take 6 months

to pay me back like last time.

She's a real character.

You're pretty when you're naughty.

But that raincoat has to go.

How about some oysters at Terminus Nord?

It's around the corner.

Claire?

-Yes?

-There you are.

I was afraid you'd gone.

I got some ham and a few groceries.

I have to go.

You're not staying?

I have to bring the car back,

and I told you,

I work the graveyard shift.

Did you take your drops?

Yes.

Can anyone stop by tomorrow morning?

A friend?

A friend? I don't have any friends.

It doesn't matter.

Paul?

I was at the neighbors' place.

They're having a BBQ.

I came to give your keys back.

Thanks for lending me the car.

You want to join us?

I can't, I have to go home.

I'm on duty tonight. I'm already late.

That's nice.

What is it?

It smells good. Is that for me?

Come on.

I can't open it. I can't see a thing.

Gentle.

-Who's the owner?

-A Lebanese man.

His estate dragged out for ages.

He died three years ago,

but his kids live all over the world.

They're far away and don't care.

Fabrice!

You said you wanted moldings, right?

Exactly 2,100 square feet.

Ideal for a young couple starting out.

You could even knock down this wall.

The apartment has 7 fireplaces.

Lots of Lebanese lived in the area

during the war.

Some have moved back home since,

but they kept their apartments.

Just in case.

-Have you had many visits?

-You're the first.

This is the largest of the three bedrooms.

Slightly over 200 square feet.

With a nice view.

But the big advantage

is the large adjoining bathroom.

Press down a little.

I can't manage.

It hurts in the beginning. That's normal.

The pain will go away.

There, I think he's got it.

That's good.

I'll be back.

What?

Francis said I could stay with him.

But you understand, it's awkward.

You think I could stay with you?

Just for two or three days.

Really?

What a weight off my shoulders!

I have an errand to run,

and I'll be there.

You'll send me the address?

Francis, can I leave my luggage with you?

-I'll pick it up later.

-No problem.

200!

Okay, 100 more.

-May I?

-Help yourself.

My cut.

Is Mantes-La-Jolie really jolly?

Couldn't say, love. I'm from Paris.

Run!

Shoot!

Are you serious?

You dumbshit!

Are there any shops around here?

What kind?

Places to buy good stuff.

Like cakes,

cheese, good wine and cigarettes!

It's me.

-Fourth floor.

-The elevator's out of order!

One more.

You all right?

I lost my balance!

-Is this your son?

-He's grown since then.

He's sweet.

It's exactly how I imagined it.

I'll show you around?

The kitchen.

Here's a closet.

The restrooms.

The bathroom.

I emptied these drawers for you.

That's my son's room.

You'll stay in my room. It's over here.

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