Tatie Danielle Page #3

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It's not for Auntie.

- You're not eating, Auntie?

- Thank you, I'm not hungry.

What kind of meat is it?

Veal with basil sauce.

I can't abide basil.

- I'm sorry, I didn't know.

- You do now.

What's wrong with Mummy Bear?

- Auntie hates my cooking.

- No, she doesn't.

- She doesn't like me.

- What are you talking about?

You're right, I'm being unfair.

- I just want to please her.

- You do please her.

What's wrong?

Auntie accidentally

stepped on doggie's paw.

A tour of Paris will cheer you up.

I wouldn't wish

that afternoon on anyone.

We played black-jack all night.

It's true?

- Let me go!

- What's wrong?

I'm not like the others.

You can't have me just like that.

You're afraid to be a woman.

Time to grow up, young lady.

How dare you!

If you slap me,

I'll slap you back.

- You're fired! Get out.

- You can't fire me.

I own half of this club.

We're partners.

Kitty, a double Bloody Mary...

- I got your ballet shoes, Jean-Marie.

- Mauve ones, thanks. They're great.

- They're perfect.

- And some sweeties for Totoff.

- A kiss... Who's this for?

- For Auntie Danielle.

Here she is.

I won't get a minute's peace.

It's Jeanne... Jean-Pierre's sister.

Put this in the kitchen,

it's Italian food for dinner.

- Where's Auntie?

- In her room.

She comes every Wednesday

when they play tennis.

She's so stupid.

- It's me, Auntie.

- What a surprise.

The new wallpaper's lovely.

- This is for you.

- Thank you.

Don't kiss me near my ear.

It buzzes.

Sorry, Auntie.

Shall I sit down for a minute?

- It looks lovely.

- Doesn't make the room any bigger.

So, how are you, Auntie?

All right.

Did you do anything nice this week?

- I did nothing.

- But you like Paris?

No. But at my age,

it's too late to choose.

I sold my house,

you split the money.

- What's done is done.

- You don't regret it, do you?

No, I'm just sorry

I'm not up there with Edouard.

Could I finish reading my book in peace?

- You were so generous, Auntie.

- It won't happen twice.

- Your scarab is beautiful.

- A present from Edouard.

It'll go to Catherine.

- You don't wear jewels.

- No, not much.

You know,

I'm taking care of you in July,

when they're in Greece.

I'm worried.

I'm not a good cook.

- You can't be worse than Catherine.

- So that's it!

She was worried

about your appetite.

I've been eating French for 80 years.

Here, it's kiwi salads,

raw fish in lime...

...and there's worse.

In Auxerre, we eat meatballs.

Are you still engaged?

- Yes.

- How old is he?

35, coming up to 36. Why?

There's a big difference between you.

Ten years.

Well, at least you found someone.

I hope I'll get to meet him one day.

Of course.

- He's not in Paris at the moment.

- I see.

Just as I thought.

Well...

- I'll make dinner.

- Do that.

Take the hydrangea to the sitting-room.

It'll just get in my way.

I told you she was stupid.

Don't eat all the sweets

or you won't want your dinner.

Nearly ready.

He dresses like a girl now.

- Who?

- Jeanne-Marie.

Jean-Marie. That's his dance outfit.

- Dancing's a girls' sport.

- Plenty of boys do it.

- There's boys and there's boys.

- Fetch me the pepper.

- In Auxerre, the boys play football.

- On the left.

- What's this?

- A starter.

Tomatoes and mozzarella.

Stop squirming!

Cheese as a starter!

I can't wait for summer.

I like going to the park with Auntie.

I've lost my Auntie!

What's your Auntie's name?

Auntie Danielle.

"I like going to the park with Auntie."

Idiotic child!

That little walk did me good.

It was running everywhere.

- Don't be disgusting.

- Honestly!

- Hello, it's us!

- We're in my room.

Don't I get a kiss?

- What's happened?

- Totoff lost Auntie in the park.

- Where is she?

- She came back on her own.

She didn't tell me she'd lost him.

He was frightened, poor thing.

You like it, don't you, b*tch?

Get a load of this, you slut!

Little tart.

You dirty girl...

Take it, you tart!

You know what, Edouard?

They're animals. Animals!

Auntie?

Morning, Mum.

- Answer me.

- But, Mrs...

- Miss!

- What's she yapping about?

She's pushing them up

against the wall.

- She's masculine.

- No, she's magnificent.

Look at the watch you can win!

Not bad, a bit heavy.

Who left the lid off the gherkins?

Can't you cut the cheese properly?

We're leaving in ten minutes, sweetie.

Auntie's been in the bathroom for ages.

- I think she's having a bath.

- A bath?

Why is she always

in the bathroom first thing?

She's got all day to take a bath.

Maybe it's a habit. Tell her.

No, I can't.

I don't want to hurt her feelings.

You tell her, go on.

It's Jean-Pierre.

- Are you almost done?

- No.

Catherine's going to be late.

Catherine needs her make-up bag.

"Painted ladies fade and die".

On your tummy for five

more minutes, Mrs Langman.

Have you got everything?

Our air tickets for Athens,

the boat tickets to Heraklion.

- How long's the boat journey?

- 12 hours.

But the crossing is beautiful,

especially at night.

- I've always wanted to sail at night.

- And then?

Then a bus will take us to the hotel.

Look.

Is this it? It's wonderful.

Crete looks beautiful.

"Discover Crete and its hospitality."

"Donkey trips all over the island."

That's just an option.

We'll be too tired

to move from the hotel.

Bungalows, TV, air-conditioning...

Optional, but it's a must.

Cold and hot buffet

served all day.

Perfect for children.

Sports, night clubs, shops...

And a reconstructed Cretan chapel.

You'll have such a good time.

Beauty Gardens, hello?

Hello, Mrs Lafosse.

Tomorrow's fine.

We'll do your moustache.

Bikini line, too? Bring your bikini

bottoms, you'll get a better line...

See you tomorrow, then.

Five o'clock tomorrow?

- Can I stay longer?

- You can do a good 15 minutes.

You've already got some colour.

When do you leave?

- End of the week. And you?

- I'm not taking a vacation.

- In one month.

- Not long to go.

See you tomorrow.

Bye, Mrs Langman.

Nearly time to lock up.

- What can I make for dinner?

- I made meatballs for a change.

My sister-in-law. Surprise!

- I've come to fetch you.

- On a whim?

No.

I can't believe it.

How could Johnny do that?

He's so sweet.

Maybe he's shocked.

He'll be back.

No, it's all over. He told me.

- It's over.

- But he loves children.

Other people's.

I couldn't wait

to tell him I was pregnant.

A baby, I'm going to have my baby!

We've been trying for five years.

I had four treatments.

Fertility problems

can put pressure on a man.

- He's in denial. He's just in shock.

- What about me being shocked?

Expecting at 45, and the father

dumps me the day he finds out.

Calm down.

Get a hold of yourself.

I must look awful!

I'll fix your make-up at home.

I'm not coming up.

What will I tell Jean-Pierre?

The truth. Your brother

will never abandon you.

I don't want Auntie to see me like this.

She's always asking, "Where's Johnny?"

And "Aren't you married yet?"

Last time,

she was almost mean.

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