Tatie Danielle Page #2

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and she steals from me.

She doesn't come when I call

and she forgets everything.

Her cooking is disgusting.

Even the dog won't eat it.

She'll kill me with her meatballs.

And, of course...

...there's the authorisation.

What authorisation, Auntie?

She wants a bank

authorisation to rob me!

Don't say anything, she'd beat me.

Nobody will beat you. We're here.

So... You've been

to your parents' grave?

- And we pulled out the weeds, as usual.

- That's good.

They weren't around long.

They weren't very hardy.

Dying of flu, how silly.

It was the Asian flu epidemic of 1956,

it was dreadful.

- 20,000 people died.

- Wrap up warm, anyway.

- Weren't you a brunette?

- No, always a redhead.

But you dye your hair?

- Just a colouring shampoo.

- I see.

Has your sister forgotten me?

She works, she couldn't make it.

I see.

- She still hasn't married that boy?

- Not yet.

She is rather plain.

She has her style.

She'll visit you this summer.

We're off to Greece in July.

You won't be coming?

What a shame.

Your visits make me so happy.

We'll let you rest now.

It upsets me to see her like that.

She'll be as bright

as a button tomorrow.

If you could ask her to give me the

authorisation, it would be very useful.

We'll talk about it

when she's better.

Kiss her for us,

we don't want to wake her.

I'll phone tomorrow.

Please answer. Last week

I phoned at least 20 times.

I know.

- Take good care of her.

- Don't worry.

- Goodbye, Odile.

- Goodbye, children.

Drive carefully.

Mrs Ladurie!

I'm so glad you're back!

We had wonderful weather in Cassis.

Off you go. Don't be late!

Lookout, get out of the way.

I'm busy.

Behave, Lookout.

You're making me cross.

"Besides the lack of hygiene

and the bad food,

the nursing home's residents were often

tied to the bars of their beds

for days at a time."

"Manager Hector Jobic

and his common-law wife

Madeleine Joxe deny everything."

Monsters. I'd have

their heads chopped off.

So you've decided

to clean the chandelier.

About time.

Quite a fall.

What a mess, silly Odile.

You're always so clumsy.

Know what I think, Lookout?

It's Paris, here we come.

Poor Miss Damballe, what a tragedy.

What a way to die, it's unthinkable.

Imagine cleaning

a chandelier at her age.

She was very attached

to your aunt. She adored her.

She had a heart of gold.

She left everything to my aunt.

It'll be so strange without her.

We were neighbours for 52 years.

A lifetime.

Will she get used to Paris?

Lt'll be difficult at first,

but it's what she wanted.

- And it'll put our minds at rest.

- I understand.

Is she selling?

She'll split the proceeds

between my sister and me.

We'll look after her.

She'll want for nothing.

I know!

- Your sister seems very nice.

- She's very sweet.

Thank you for taking Lookout.

It would've been impossible in Paris.

It would be mad to take him to Paris.

We'll feel safe with him.

If you don't mind,

I'd rather not say goodbye.

I don't feel up to it.

And she might be upset about Lookout.

YOU ARE NOW LEAVING AUXERRE

- How old is your dog?

- 14.

The same age as Jean-Marie.

Seven times more. He's 98.

That's old for a dog.

Are we going through Sens?

Through Sens?

I was going to take the motorway.

No, we'll go through Sens.

Hello, Auntie Danielle.

Don't squeeze me like that,

I'm suffocating.

Get this dog away from me.

He smells.

Go on, off you go.

- Don't you have homework?

- Tomorrow's Saturday.

- Will you play with me?

- I don't feel like it.

Want to go to the park?

Can't you see I'm reading?

Stop that, you're making me dizzy.

- I'm going to draw.

- Good idea.

That's right. Draw.

What a pest.

I want some peace,

after all the money I gave them.

I'm not the nanny.

FOR MY LOVELY AUNTIE DANIELLE

I can see you!

What are you gawking at?

- Beauty Gardens, can I help you?

- Almost done.

There's always some

in the folds of the behind.

I'll tell your mummy.

Sorry, Mrs Lafosse.

That was Jean-Christophe.

He's home from school.

Thank you, Agathe.

Ready?

There we are.

You can put your legs down.

That's better,

although my backside's on fire.

It'll pass. Can you turn over now?

So how's it all going with your aunt?

Fine. She's getting used to Paris.

- She's been here two months already.

- Time flies!

She must be happy with the kids.

Very. But I'm afraid they tire her.

- Did I hurt you?

- Just a nervous reaction.

You and your husband are very brave.

Looking after old people

is so rare these days.

It's only natural.

She's my husband's only family.

I see. Well, I admire you for it.

Are your parents still alive?

I've been an orphan since I was six.

My parents loved mountaineering.

They were killed

in a fall with my sister.

I've hated mountains ever since.

You poor thing,

that's dreadful. I had no idea.

Don't worry. You see, Auntie

is the grandma the kids never had.

That's why we spoil her.

What about your holidays?

My sister-in-law will stay

with her the whole three weeks.

That's perfect!

All done.

Turn over and I'll apply

some honeysuckle lotion.

It's alcohol-free, don't worry.

There!

We forgot the moustache.

We'll do it next time.

It's not too bad, is it?

Don't leave it too long.

Goodbye, Agathe.

See you soon, then.

By the way, how is Mr Lafosse?

The stitches are out

but he still can't sit down.

He's on the mend though.

Have a nice weekend.

You too.

It's Mummy, Totoff.

How's my baby?

Is Jean-Marie back?

Dance class, I forgot.

How's Auntie? Did she eat her lunch?

Never mind. She'll eat tonight.

Is she in her room?

See if she needs anything,

and don't forget your homework.

That's fine, my angel. See you soon.

What?

OK, "Mickey" or "Exterminator"?

You have "Mickey"? I won't forget.

Does my skin look dull?

It does a bit.

Your foundation hasn't settled.

Are you upset?

Foundation won't settle if you're upset.

No, I'm not upset.

The artillery fire

is targeting the Syrian positions...

Totoff, you'll ruin your eyes.

Lebanese forces on the Green Line...

I need some help.

Jean-Marie, dinner time.

Help mummy and I'll get Auntie.

Careful with the sauce.

- I made celery mash.

- My favourite.

- Did you call Auntie?

- Dad went to get her.

I don't want carrots.

- They're good for your muscles.

- And your temperament.

Well?

She'll eat later. She's reading.

- No starter?

- The avocados and shrimps didn't thaw.

Mum looks pretty in her new blouse.

It's Ted Lapidus,

from a discount shop.

My fine lady!

You're both crazy!

Let's buy Auntie's wallpaper

on Saturday. She could come along.

- She might like that.

- Why not?

I've got revision to do.

Here's Auntie!

- What's the test on?

- The sex life of bacteria.

Wouldn't it be fun to choose

your new wallpaper on Saturday?

It doesn't sound like fun,

but the one you have is so ugly...

I agree with Auntie. It's hideous.

I like my Smurfs.

Dad and I counted 4,000 of them!

It's a little boy's wallpaper.

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