The Moustache Page #2

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You know...

Remember Stphanie in La Rochelle?

She had hallucinations.

Franois was panicked.

Then she saw someone,

and the whole thing blew over.

I don't think he even put her on medication.

Shall I call Franois?

Yes, call him.

It's like freaking out when you're high.

Just remember, it ends at some point.

It has to end.

Excuse me.

- Can I ask you something?

- Of course.

Look.

Do you see a difference here?

Yes, the moustache.

It's important for me.

You're sure I have a moustache here?

Yes, I'm sure, absolutely positive.

- You are?

- Yes.

Thank you.

Yes, I remember them.

They're old friends of Serge.

How are they?

I'll see them tomorrow anyway.

By the way, Armelle mentioned a guy.

Is he a priest or not?

You're back?

It's Marc. I didn't expect him

until this evening.

Take care.

Nadia, I'm seeing you tomorrow.

Good-bye.

The agency was too much for you?

You didn't feel good?

I wanted to be with you.

Come here.

Do you want to talk?

I'd like to talk, but this is a bad time.

We'll hurt each other.

I called the guy who helped Stphanie.

He can take us on,

but not for another 10 days.

I have another address that might be good.

That one can see us on Monday.

What do you think?

- You think 10 days is too long?

- Yes.

- Don't you?

- Yes, I do.

It's cold.

What shall we do?

Do you want to go out?

Right now? No, I don't, really.

We can't stay cooped up in here.

We could go swimming.

Since you weren't here,

I hadn't planned anything.

You prefer that?

Know what? We'll meet halfway.

We'll go and buy you a jacket.

Which one?

- Try this one on, just to see.

- All right.

Don't I look like a clown in this?

No. I think it suits you.

I'll treat you.

Chiffonnade of trepanned baby mullet.

It's so pretentious.

- It's a new chef.

- Really?

It's all different.

That thing with the coulis has gone.

Do you want to leave?

Do you want to?

No, I'm kidding.

Would you like an aperitif?

Yes. Champagne.

Two.

I'll leave you to choose.

You have cigarettes?

- Marlboro, Marlboro Light?

- Light.

No, not Light.

What's the matter?

Let's not pretend we're not stressed out.

We'll quit again later.

It's not a priority now.

We did everything right today.

We bought you a jacket.

You hate it, I don't.

You'll never wear it.

That's what couples do.

It's not good?

Yes, it's good.

Actually, no. It tastes odd.

Or maybe it's me.

I feel as if I was...

color-blind or...

dyslexic, I don't know.

Dessert?

No. I'm afraid the meringues

might end up tasting of beans.

Agns, I'm here.

I'll always be here, whatever happens.

I don't want us to lose each other.

I don't want that, either.

Please, no music tonight.

Marc, it's Bruno.

We're slaving away here without you.

It'd be good to hear from you.

Bye.

It's Dad.

Apparently, you're not in.

I could try the mobile,

but I don't like those things.

It's nothing urgent, just a reminder

we expect you both for lunch tomorrow.

Take care, and see you then.

All messages have been erased.

You put the photos away?

What photos?

The photos of Bali.

Of Bali?

The photos of Bali that were on the table.

Marc and Agns aren't in right now.

Please leave a message.

It's Bruno. Are you there?

I've tried your mobile.

Please call me, we have to talk.

Why don't you call him back?

I asked you if you put the photos away.

I'd rather talk about that

after Monday's appointment.

That's not what I'm saying.

I asked if you put the Bali photos away.

Marc and Agns aren't in right now.

Please leave a message.

It's Bruno. Marc...

If you're there, answer.

This is absurd.

What's going on?

Just a second.

Bruno, this has to stop right now.

You did this crazy thing

to keep Agns happy.

I can live with that, but she's in a bad way.

What's wrong?

Couldn't you see the problem she has,

inventing such a crazy idea?

That she's in danger?

What are you talking about?

- She called you two days ago.

- To say what?

To ignore my moustache.

I don't understand.

Did you notice I'd shaved it off?

No. Hold on.

Agns says you had a moustache?

No, that I didn't.

Exactly. You haven't had one once

in the last 15 years.

What is all this?

- She's coming...

- Put her on.

Who was that?

Nobody.

What's wrong?

Did you just call?

Yes, you could call it a problem.

I realize that.

Shall I put him back on?

He'll call you back.

That's kind, Bruno.

You're very kind. See you soon.

So it's me?

It's 12:
15.

Are we going to your parents',

or would you rather not?

I'd rather not.

Okay, I'll call them.

Catherine, it's Agns.

I'm really sorry to call you so late,

but Marc just called.

They're rushed off their feet.

He'll have to be at the agency all day.

Yes, as usual.

He said he'd call you this afternoon.

I'm really sorry.

Take care.

While you're at it,

cancel Serge and Nadia, too.

Cancel who?

Serge and Nadia.

Serge and Nadia Scheffer.

Your ex and his Russian wife.

Dinner tonight?

Dinner last Thursday

with your goddaughter?

You don't know them?

And Bruno?

Do you know Bruno?

He called earlier.

Yes, of course.

And you just called my parents

to cancel lunch?

Your mother, yes.

Okay, you spoke to my mother,

but we were having lunch at my parents'?

Your father's dead, Marc.

Your father died last year.

You said "your parents,"

not "your mother."

I heard you, I swear I did.

I think I'll go and lie down

for a while.

Agns, you're not going to vanish?

Not you.

You're sure he's asleep?

With what I gave him,

he'll be out for hours.

What time are they coming?

They didn't say.

They'll be here soon.

Even with that dose, he may not go quietly.

They're used to it, you know.

They bring what they need.

Will they use a straitjacket?

I couldn't bear that.

The straitjacket is purely chemical

these days.

They'll give him a shot.

He'll rest.

Bruno, I'm scared.

Having regrets?

No.

It's too late to stop things now.

We had no choice.

Are you okay?

Boulevard Emile Augier.

What number?

I'll tell you when to stop.

The boulevard ends here.

We've passed it, then.

Can you go back?

I can't see.

I don't believe it. I was born here.

You can't remember the number?

No, I can't remember it!

Can you turn that off?

You have just dialed

an invalid number.

You have just dialed

an invalid number.

France Tlcom, Corinne speaking.

I'd like the number of Mr. And Mrs. Thiriez,

Boulevard Emile Augier.

That's Thiriez with a "Z".

In Paris?

Yes, Paris 16.

Certainly, sir.

Sorry, I'm afraid that number's unlisted.

I know, but it's my parents'.

Sorry, I can't.

This is an emergency.

I must speak to my mother now.

You don't know her number?

Of course I do!

Sir, I can't.

I have other calls waiting.

Wait! I need to know

if my father is alive or dead!

- I understand, but...

- You don't understand.

If he's alive, but my wife says he's dead,

then something serious is going on...

Good-bye, sir.

Where to now?

Drive.

It's me. I'm at La Muette.

Can you come and get me?

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