Schneider vs. Bax Page #2

without knowing where you were going?

He went to see a business contact.

I just kept him company.

You just kept him company?

We had an argument.

I got out of the car at a traffic light.

Where is that car?

Why don't you smoke a joint?

That'll calm you down.

- It's like medication.

- I need a bit more to feel better.

I understand, but if you want to feel

better, you'll first have to calm down.

Hashish makes me paranoid.

It's just a light, friendly weed.

No thanks, dad.

I'll try two more things.

Mogadon, a sedative.

No.

It's a sleeping pill. It makes you fat.

Do you want me to get fat?

- Rohypnol then.

- That's also a sleeping pill.

- Did I come here to sleep?

- Why not? A nap will do you good.

- I'm trying to help you.

- With drugs!

- Is that all you have to offer?

- A bowl of muesli then?

- Are you making fun of me?

- Yes, definitely.

You don't want to be helped.

You're quite happy to be in the sh*t.

Come on, Francisca. I care about you,

but I'm not a psychiatrist.

You don't ask anything. You don't want

to know. You're not interested in me.

I'm a burden because you have to

work on your book.

Not at all, but I had imagined this

day very differently.

I was expecting a daughter who was

doing well, but I got a sad daughter.

How can you expect a daughter who's

doing well? You know me.

Life doesn't work out for me.

- Never?

- Almost never.

I don't know how to do it, daddy.

How to do what?

Live.

- That's why you have to talk to Cato.

- You piss me off with your Cato.

Cato's in Egypt.

- Start by calming down...

- You calm me down then.

You don't want it. I suggest all

kinds of things. Damn it!

You used to console me by telling

me a story.

Do you remember Edward the Gnome?

Yes, I remember.

Edward only had one leg,

but he was happy nevertheless.

- You should take a page from his book.

- You can't help yourself, can you?

Tell me, daddy.

About Edward the Gnome.

- Right now?

- Yes.

That will make me happy.

But I don't remember.

It's been so long.

Where did Edward the Gnome live

again?

In the dunes.

Tell me a story, daddy.

- Hello?

- Are you talking to someone else?

Francisca, it's important.

No, you're talking to me now.

Get lost!

I won't be long.

We'll continue in a moment.

One moment, I'm stepping out.

Thank you for your great story!

What is it?

- I'm coming to get my things.

- Impossible. I'll bring them tomorrow.

You don't have a say in the matter.

You'll see me when you'll see me.

Didn't you hear? My daughter's here.

She's having a nervous breakdown.

I won't come alone.

I'll bring Jules.

Jules?

- Who's Jules?

- Someone who can kill you with one thumb.

- I don't want to die.

- You won't die, you'll fall asleep.

- When you'll wake up, you won't remember.

- I want to stay awake.

- You're an obstacle.

- I want to go home.

- Do you want meat or fish tonight?

- Fish.

- How is it going?

- Not too well.

I'll spare you the details,

but I'll be here for a while.

I'm not worried. If you don't worry

either, everything will be alright.

- Are you worried?

- No, not at all.

- Bye, darling.

- Bye, sweetheart.

Francisca?

- Let's sit outside.

- No.

This doesn't make any sense.

Come out.

No.

This room's big enough for me.

I have good medication.

Take some. Don't just think of yourself.

Who's only thinking of

himself here?

You want a dopey fat daughter

so you can write your book.

I want us to have a good time

together.

Smoking joints and boozing on the jetty,

you mean.

Bax.

There's a woman with you.

Yes, my daughter.

What is it to you?

Have you got a screw loose?

He's coming! He's on the way!

- Who's on the way?

- Who do you think?

Are you saying Schneider's

on the way?

Yes.

- Wasn't it for next week?

- Today, Tuesday.

Sh*t!

- Have you been smoking joints again?

- My daughter's depressed.

- Your daughter has to go, you hear?

- Can't you call Schneider back?

- We'll do it tomorrow.

- Out of the question.

How much time do I have?

I don't know. 45 minutes,

30 minutes?

Do you hear me?

What?

- Do you understand?

- Yes.

I'll keep you informed about

his position.

Damn it.

Francisca?

Francisca?

Francisca?

I'm not giving any information anymore.

I can't work like this.

- I'll let you know when it's finished.

- Shut up! What do you think I'm doing?

You're annoying me.

If you keep me informed about your

position, I can lead Bax towards you.

- I don't need your help.

- Didn't you want to go home early?

Yes, but not at the expense of

my own safety.

Of course not.

Listen to me.

Do you want to know or not?

I'm listening.

I know Bax personally.

I can call him without raising

suspicion.

There are a lot of reeds opposite

his front door.

You can position yourself there.

I'll call Bax and make him go outside.

You'll only have to pull the trigger.

Are you still there?

- It sounds too easy.

- Good ideas always sound easy.

I want it to work, understood?

I don't know, Mertens.

What do you have against it?

Do we agree or not?

Yes.

- Make sure the crying woman leaves.

- That's his daughter.

All the more reason. She has to leave.

See to it.

If I see that woman,

I won't do anything.

I'll look after it.

Where are you now?

Near St. Peter's Church.

You'll hear from me.

Francisca?

I don't have any more time,

Francisca!

Damn it, stupid woman.

It's becoming very dangerous here,

don't you understand?

Where are you?

I have problems with my daughter.

- Is she gone?

- Yes, she's gone. Where's Schneider?

Ten minutes ago, he was near

St. Peter's Church. Time's running out.

Are you clear-headed?

Do you hear me?

Mertens, are you still there?

- I'm here. And you?

- Yes, I'm here.

- Are you clear-headed?

- Yes.

Listen to me.

I told Schneider that I'll make you go

outside through the front door.

He'll position himself in sight of

the front door.

- I know enough.

- One more thing.

- He'll be disguised.

- As what?

No idea.

Be careful. He's smart.

Why does he have to die exactly?

He's a child-killer.

The crying woman left.

Where are you?

Near the water tower.

He's near the water tower.

Scumbag!

I knew it!

Sent to SCHNEIDER

Hello, Ramon.

What are you doing here?

I'm here to see you, to introduce my

little friend, to say hi to Francisca.

- Did you bring your mobile phone?

- Yes.

Give it to me.

Don't you give your father a hug?

Your timing's bad.

I'm in a dangerous situation.

No questions, do as I say.

I want you to close the curtains.

- Why do they have to be closed?

- Do it or I'll slap you.

Maybe we'd better leave, Gerard.

- Where's Francisca?

- She's hiding in the swamp.

The swamp? Which swamp?

Bax speaking.

- What's keeping Schneider?

- Why can't I reach you?

My mobile's not working.

Where's Schneider?

Listen and don't interrupt me.

Something's gone wrong.

Schneider knows you're expecting him.

I sent him a text message that

was meant for you, by mistake.

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