The Inheritance Page #3

- What about Benedikte?

- I'll talk to her.

How many people does the bank

think we need to fire?

- 170.

- The real number is 120-130, max.

We can keep it to just the North

Section and transportation.

If Holger and the bank think

we need to fire 170-

- then we'll fire 200.

It's important to send

a clear signal, Christoffer.

We're here to say that you're fired,

effective immediately.

I'd like you to leave

the office right away.

- Does Annelise know about this?

- Yes, she does.

- But you can't do this.

- We can. We have.

Do you know what you're doing?

I'm firing you and I want you to pack

your things and leave the office.

Can I take the computer with me?

- No.

- I can't?

You have to sign before you leave.

Sign that?

- What the hell are you doing?

- What's happened?

I'm almost 60.

I've worked for this firm for 38 years.

- I've driven you round this factory...

- Jens, what's happened?

I've been fired.

What would your father think?

You not supposed to be fired.

It's a mistake.

There's no mistake

in the letter I've got.

Jens, believe me, it's mistake.

I'll take care of this. Trust me.

I promise I'll fix this.

Trust me.

It's a mistake.

Okay?

It's a mistake. I'm sorry.

A mistake?

You don't make that sort of mistake!

The man was hired

before you were born.

- The car is waiting downstairs.

- Tell it to wait!

- Listen, I'm really sorry, but...

- Get out. You're fired. Leave.

Leave!

Christoffer, you can't fire him.

That's not how it works.

I don't care. Re-hire Jens Monsted

and apologize to him immediately.

But we can't.

If we start re-hiring people you just

fired, it would be admitting a mistake.

It would be a bad signal to send

given our situation.

He's worked here for 38 years.

He babysat me when I was a kid.

I'll make sure he gets taken care of

according to the rules -

- but we can't start playing favorites.

We have to stick to the rules or else

they'll all want special treatment.

I'm sorry.

I'm going to Stockholm tomorrow.

Remember?

Of course.

For four months.

Yes, but you were supposed to

have left on Saturday.

It was changed a week ago. We spoke

about it as late as this morning.

Yes, damn it.

I don't want to argue any more

on the last night we've got together.

I'm sorry.

What's the matter?

How?

I can tell something happened.

But you won't talk.

- Tell me.

- But you don't have to.

- I want to know.

- I don't want to mix the two things.

Then I get completely isolated.

I don't understand a thing.

I don't want to talk about

work at home.

Work is out there,

and our life is here.

Sometimes I wonder

who's the idiot here.

I just want to help you.

Don't you understand that?

I understand that.

What the hell are you thinking?

Have you lost your mind?

Maria, I'll take care of this.

- What's happening?

- Benedikte, listen.

I'm your sister!

Why didn't you say anything?

- Benedikte, take it easy.

- Do you know what you've done?

You got Mother in on it.

What the hell are you doing?

You're ruining my life,

do you know that?

What's happened?

Christoffer fired Ulrik.

And after only 2 months.

Ulrik's worked there for 15 years.

- Do you know what he did?

- He said you had a disagreement...

Disagreements? He spread false

rumors about me and the firm.

He held secret meetings with Holger

behind the family's back.

He was about to ruin the whole firm.

That's not true.

Ulrik wouldn't do that.

But he did.

Ask Nils. Ask Mother.

It's not true, Christoffer!

- He did!

- You're ruining the whole family!

He did the unforgivable. You're not

disloyal to your own family.

- You need to give him his job back.

- That's idiotic! I can't do that!

- Then I never want to see you again.

- Shut up, Benedikte! What can I do?

Good. Tell Mother I never want

to see her again either.

- Stop it, Benedikte! Damn it!

- Benedikte, don't go!

Benedikte, don't go.

Why didn't you say anything to me?

What's going on?

I don't understand a thing.

- Speak to me. Say something.

- What do you want to talk about?

I want to talk about

what's happening in your life.

- I want to help you.

- Good, then stay out of it.

I mean it. Stay out of this.

It's got nothing to do with us.

Your sister just left and

said she's never coming back.

I'm completely rebuilding the firm.

I need space. Please respect that.

I respect you.

I give you all the space you need.

I don't say a word even

though you're never home.

I go to your mother's boring dinners

and listen to their gossip.

- All I can do is not enough.

- You're just doing this for me?

- Yes, I am.

- Then go back to Stockholm.

I can leave for Stockholm right now.

I've got a life waiting for me there.

And you can live

your damned life here.

We've got nothing

in common any more.

I don't recognize you any more.

Don't look at me like that.

You've got to talk to me.

Don't keep me outside.

I can handle anything,

as long as you tell me.

- Are you sure I shouldn't drive you?

- You don't need to.

Say hi to everyone up there.

Welcome to Borch Moller Steel.

I hope the first meeting between

our two firms will be a success.

Me too, me too.

May I present Mr. Ringhoff,

our Chief Financial Officer.

Mr. Andersen,

Director at the Danske Bank.

The entire process is automated -

- and we can produce steel

in thickness from 16 to 70 mm.

- Thank you, Allan.

- Cheers.

Cheers.

- I think everything will work out.

- Are they ready to merge?

We're figuring out who sends what

where and what is...

Benedikte and Ulrik

are here with Annika.

Benedikte and Ulrik?

Benedikte, your mother and

Christoffer just walked in.

They're over there.

Well, I guess they are.

- Ulrik, I don't think I can manage.

- No.

I think we'll have to leave.

- Isn't it silly?

- Is there another exit than that one?

Here comes Allan.

Here are your menus.

Allow me to present today's set menu.

Today we also have

a three-course set menu.

Stockholm, Restaurant Frippes

Hi, Christoffer, welcome home.

- We don't see you much.

- You seem to get by.

Where have you been?

- Just arrive?

- I couldn't get a cab.

You need something to drink.

- Cheers.

- Can we go home?

You just got here.

I've got to catch the 7 O'clock flight

tomorrow morning.

Come on, Christoffer.

Just a couple of hours.

Put your bag up there.

Stop being so grumpy.

Have you slept with that guy Alfred?

- Why do you ask?

- Tell me. Have you?

Stop it.

Come on.

I saw you kissing him

when I arrived.

Back off.

He's my best friend.

- You're lying.

- Stop it.

- Why can't you look me in the eye?

- I can look you in the eye.

Then look me in the eye and

say you haven't slept with him.

I haven't slept with Alfred.

Sorry.

I'm sorry, sweetheart.

I'm sorry.

I don't know what made me think

you had slept with him.

I love you.

I love you so much.

I'm sorry.

Damn it,

I can't lie to you.

It was just once...

but it meant nothing.

Damn it!

It was a mistake.

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