The Death of Mr. Lazarescu Page #4

where nobody can see us.

And when you need a bit of help

he wouldn't give you a dime.

And it's not that he wouldn't want to

but he doesn't have a thing.

But what's wrong with him?

Is it serious?

I'm only a nurse, I can't say for sure,

but it could be serious.

Looks like a colon tumor,

but maybe I'm wrong.

That's right.

His wife died of cancer too.

It's not really necessary

to come with us,

but it would have been

easier for me.

In any case,

maybe you could call his sister,

to come and see him in the hospital.

What is it about?

She was asking if we could go

with her to the hospital,

for Lazarescu's admittance.

- Just one of you.

- I said you wouldn't go.

Usually it's easier for us

at the admittance

if the patient comes attended.

- Is it that serious?

- Yes, he has cancer.

I didn't say that. But they'll

keep him at the hospital, for sure.

He needs to have full tests done.

I only said he might have cancer.

You mean from the ulcer?

No, I reckon it's the colon

but it's better to see a doctor.

- Say, Miki, should I go with the lady?

- I don't know.

If they find something and keep him

there, will you walk home?

Didn't I say that I'll call his sister?

Really now, I thought we agreed.

Yeah, well, I'm sorry.

Just a second.

Thanks for leaving me alone

on a Saturday night.

- How is it?

- 36 over 6, over 7.

I have to get him to the hospital.

We have to go to the hospital

Mr. Lazarescu.

- Can you walk to the ambulance?

- Course I can.

But first I'd like to call

my sister in Targu Mures.

I'll do it, if you give me the number.

- Yes?

- Yes.

- Area code

- Yes.

- 0265,..

- Say again.

- 263,

- 545.

Thanks.

Sure I can.

- Can you help me take him to the car?

- Sure.

Take a pajama with you.

And some slippers.

Then he needs a bag or something.

Hello, Mrs. Eva?

Miki Sterian speaking.

- Try to stand up. Need help?

- No, no.

- Is this one Ok?

- Of course.

- Are you putting this on?

- Yes.

They don't know, he needs a biopsy.

Don't push yourself. Ill help you.

I called to let you know they're taking

him to the hospital right now.

The ambulance.

Mrs. Eva...

Hi, yes.

They are taking me to the hospital.

Don't worry, it's not serious.

Come on, you're not going

to travel alone by night.

- Can I speak with her for a moment?

- Hold on, let me put someone else on.

Hello, good evening lady.

I am the paramedic.

My name is Mioara Avram.

Yes, the ER at St. Spiridon,

if you know where it is.

I think it is.

Yes I think you should come.

- If you get here tomorrow, it's Ok.

- You're sitting in that puke.

And if he won't be at the hospital,

he will be home. Yes, yes, thank you.

Good evening.

- What did she say, is she coming?

- Yes, she is. She'll be here tomorrow.

- So it's settled.

- Of course it's settled.

If the woman said she'll be here,

shell be here.

Come on, easy, don't rush.

Come on Romica,

the lady is waiting for you.

It's stuck,

Here. There you are.

- Ready.

- Sandu, would you lock the door?

- I will, where's the key?

- There, on the fridge.

Let me do it.

- Where could those cats be?

- I took them to the bedroom.

They're gonna ruin my flowers,

they'll make a mess.

- Watch the stairs!

- Which lock?

- The lower one.

- Pay attention, please.

- Lean on me.

- Easy, there's no rush.

Listen Sandu, if theyll keep me at

the hospital, feed my animals, will you?

- Mirandolina, and Nusu and Fritz.

- I will, no problem.

- Allow me. Let me help you.

- There's no need, I can manage.

Let me, please.

- Bones, fish, they're not demanding.

- Don't worry Romica, I'll feed them.

Easy, up.

- But only if they keep me at the hospital.

- Alright.

Yes, what is it?

My husband is bringing him downstairs

so that you'll take him to the hospital.

I'll call you later,

I've got things to do.

Come on already mom, I'm not Geanina

Yes, I got that, bye.

Where is Mrs. Mioara?

She's coming downstairs

with my husband.

It's OK, leave us, we can manage.

Easy now Romica, we're here.

- I can't fit into this, madam.

- Come on. What did you expect, a Mazda?

Come on please, get inside.

We have new vans also,

but they're just for emergencies.

And the ulcer is not an emergency?

Answer me this, and then I'll get in.

Do you believe

the ulcer is no emergency?

Take your hands off!

Are you blind? Sandu!

Stop fooling around Romica!

Did you expect a helicopter?

Stop that, young man! Nurse!

Come on please, it's late

we need to hurry to the hospital.

Don't put me on that stretcher,

Listen son, I'll sit here.

Yes, sit in this.

- I don't wanna lie on the stretcher.

- I'll help you to the seat.

Come, easy, easy.

There you go.

You don't need to be so rough.

Going to the hospital is not easy,

we all get old.

I just told him to sit there quietly.

Watch that leg.

I forgot to give you the bag.

Here are your pajama and the slippers.

- What am I doing here Sandu?

- Don't worry, Mr. engineer.

They won't keep you in the hospital.

Be good there.

C'mon dear, I'm freezing here.

To the ER at St Spiridon.

- If you stay there, stay put.

- I'm sitting here nicely.

It's not nice to push people

like that. It's not, you know.

Wouldn't you sit a bit further?

Your breath kind of stinks.

I understand you're doing your duty

but not that tough.

We're only

a bunch of miserable people, Mr.

Let him drive, sit there nicely.

How are you feeling?

You know how much

I love those cats of mine?

My heart shrinks,

now that I left them home.

Of course I understand.

- Are you still feeling noxious?

- I feel a kind of sadness, miss.

Course I understand,

my sister has a teckel

and she feels the same way you do.

Excuse me miss,

do you have a cigarette?

Sit there nicely.

We'll get to the hospital right away.

- You can't smoke in here.

- I would like to smoke a cigarette.

You can't smoke in the car,

did you hear?

We'll get to the hospital right away.

Look, I'm not smoking either,

and I actually smoke.

I smoke for about 30 years now.

What did my sister say,

when is she coming?

She said shell be in Bucharest

tomorrow morning by 6 am.

Sorry ma'am, but you don't realize

how hard it is to raise a child.

Do you have children?

I only have one child. A girl, Bianca.

Married in Toronto, Canada.

How interesting.

Torino's in Italy, pops.

- The cold got into me.

- Yeah, it's cold.

My sister has none. We were two.

A boy and a sister.

Actually, it's the other way around,

cause she's the elder. I'm the youngster.

I have a sister too,

younger than me.

And you, Leo?

You are two brothers, right?

Two. Me and Relu, from Germany.

Sorry ma'am,

but I have a terrible headache

and I would lie down a bit, over here.

Is it possible?

- What do you say, your head aches?

- Do you think it's from the ulcer?

This headache, I mean.

And I haven't eaten anything, either.

It is psychosomatic Mr. Lazarescu.

Relax, you're not in pain.

I gave you 2 painkillers.

Listen son, may I lie down a little

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